Back in February, we reported that neighborhood hangout Crooked Nail had closed at the corner of NW 56th St. and 17th Ave. NW. According to a liquor license, it looked […]
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It looks like Crooked Nail has closed
The neighborhood bar Crooked Nail, which is a bit off the beaten path at the corner of NW 56th St. and 17th Ave. NW, has apparently closed its doors for […]
Skål Beer Hall is coming to Old Ballard
Over the years, Ballard has slowly lost Scandinavian mainstays like Olsen’s Scandinavian Foods, the Scandinavian Bakery and the Viking. New apartment complexes appear with Scandinavian names, slogans and design flourishes […]
Trailbend Taproom to open in the middle of Ballard brewery country
The sign has gone up over the Trailbend Taproom, a new restaurant and bar from the owners of The Dray and The Yard. Located deep in Ballard’s brewery district at […]
Ballard bar named among ‘Best Bars in America’ by Esquire
There are a LOT of great Ballard bars, but Esquire magazine picked Barnacle in its list of the top 24 “Best Bars in America” in 2017. Located in Old Ballard […]
Mayor proposes longer bar hours
Mayor Mike McGinn is considering a controversial proposal to cut back on rowdy behavior that sometimes erupts when Seattle bars close — let bars set their own closing times, even […]
The Bit Saloon is closing November 1st
One of Ballard’s oldest bars, The Bit Saloon is closing its doors on November 1st, two employees confirmed to My Ballard. “We’re closing November 1st! Come have a drink or […]
New bar ‘Shelter’ opens on Leary
Friends and family members packed Shelter on Thursday night, a “soft launch” for a new bar on Leary Ave. launched by longtime Ballard resident Kevin Carlson. Located in the space […]
‘The Station Bistro’ to become ‘Shelter’
Kevin Carlson loves Ballard. He was born and raised here and has always dreamed of opening a place. Now his dream is coming true. Carlson bought The Station Bistro on […]
Happy St. Patty’s day
Today’s the day when everyone is Irish, no matter what your heritage. Here are a few places in Ballard to celebrate: “St. Patrick’s Day Party” at The Sunset Tavern, with […]
Noise complaint filed from new senior center
That didn’t take long. A resident at the brand new Landmark Senior Center along Leary and Ballard Avenues has filed a noise complaint with the city. “Now she wants to […]
The Traveler opens along Leary
Over the last few months, Ballard has been blessed with some terrific new neighborhood bars. First The Dray, then The Stepping Stone and now The Traveler on Leary near 8th […]
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