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Shanty Tavern

Bar · Wedgwood ·

Shanty Tavern

Bar · Wedgwood ·
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Seattle Restaurant and Bar Closures for December 2025 | Eater Seattle

"An incredibly long-running roadhouse on Lake City Way that is closing for good as owner-bartender John Spaccarotelli retires at age 94." - Harry Cheadle

https://seattle.eater.com/restaurant-news/89896/bar-restaurant-closures-seattle-december-2025

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Live music, dancing, and drinks in a relaxed, historic roadhouse

live music
dive bar
friendly owner
beer
only open fridays
cheap beer
great history
old school
Google Rating
4.6 (86)
Yelp Rating
3.8
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9002 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Good for groups
Debit card accepted
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Information

Live music, dancing, and drinks in a relaxed, historic roadhouse

live music
dive bar
friendly owner
beer
only open fridays
cheap beer
great history
old school
Google Rating
4.6 (86)
Yelp Rating
3.8
Featured in Eater
Featured in

9002 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Good for groups
Debit card accepted
Shanty Tavern by null
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