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 like a new establishment called “Corner Shot” was in the works. We were close. It’s called Corner Spot, a new bar and restaurant that has […]
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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 good. The news first appeared in the My Ballard Facebook Group, and the business is not answering its phone or email. Its Facebook page has […]
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 — which the city’s design review board likes to see – but it has little to do with our neighborhood’s Scandinavian roots. That’s why we, […]
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 1118 N.W. 50th St., Trailbend is slated to open in March. With 42 taps and a wood-fired oven, the new restaurant and bar aims to […]
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 in the Kolstrand Building, Barnacle is often a staging area for the Walrus & The Carpenter, but it’s grown into its own destination. (Photo from […]
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 if it’s later than 2 a.m. One of the options includes allowing bars to serve liquor all night. Here in Ballard, the proposal would apply […]
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 four with us!” exclaims the bar’s MySpace page. “It’s complicated,” an employee told us, explaining that an effort is already underway to save the bar. […]
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 once occupied by The Station Bistro — right across from Bit Saloon — Shelter officially opens to the public this Friday night. As the name […]
‘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 Leary, which closed in December of last year, and he’s transforming it into a new bar called Shelter. He’s doubling the square footage by adding […]
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 The Thoughts, Pickwick, Molly Rose. Party starts at 9 p.m. and costs $6 (206-784-4880). “St. Patrick’s Day Ceili” at Tractor Tavern, with Tom Creegan, Dale […]
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 switch rooms, which is going to be a problem,” the facility’s executive director told the Ballard News Tribune. Of course, Ballard Ave. can get a […]
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 Ave. The European-style pub opened a few days ago, and we dropped in to take a look around and grab a drink at the bar. […]
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