"Ballard Beer Box is the best Ballard bar for a last-minute group hang. There’s not much to this mellow spot, other than a few taps and refrigerators where you can grab natural wine or endless cans of beer while doing some Tuesday night trivia. An added bonus: they serve some of the best pizza in town. There’s a BBQ pizza that’s toned down by bechamel and a gooey olive-oiled margherita. But the white Queen Bianca pie unironically rules all with its garlic bread vibes and ricotta rosettes. Just note that they can only bake one pizza at a time, but the blacklight and blasting EDM should keep you occupied during the wait." - Aimee Rizzo