Leny's Place

This is an excellent little dive bar, everyone is so friendly, espically the bartenders, and it has such a good atmosphere. It's in a real nice neighborhood. The mini corndogs are baller and the fish and chips are good too.

This is probably the cleanest dive bar I've ever been to. We were up from Phoenix and craving some delicious fish and chips and we found them. Generous portions beer was nice and cold got to watch the Mariners it was a good day.

This is a classic dive with good pub food, and a fun atmosphere on game day. The hot wings here are surprisingly lovely. I only say surprisingly because pub wings are either undercooked or they are dry. Not so here. It’s not a huge place, but it can fit a lot of people. Tables can get booked/claimed in advance, especially for regulars on game day. There are multiple screens around the bar to watch the Seahawks. There’s a few bar games in the place as well. Be prepared to do the Seahawks chance and high five!!

It was crowded on a Friday night, but you’d expect nothing less. The dog was welcome inside and sat right beside me under the barstool. Classic dive bar and dive bar food. I’ll go back and try wings. I had a massive pile of buffalo chicken tenders and fries and they hit the spot. Drink choices galore. The bartenders were working their butts off but they were attending to everyone. It was a youngish crowd, but it was very age diverse, and there were several different groups of people together. Some look like regulars and others just parties out having fun. This is a nice little neighborhood bar, but if you’re looking for intimate and cozy, this isn’t it. I’m sure this place is rocking during Seahawks games.

Busy game day, popular with college students, AMAZING wings! Juicy meat, crispy breading, enjoyable spicy sauces. Bartenders are super amiable!

Ordered burger 'medium' and got a very well-done piece of charcoal and barely warm fries. Sent it back and received another well-done piece of crap (though the fries were actually hot). What a waste of time this place is, not to mention EXTREMLY loud. Cannot recommend !

Great neighborhood bar. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Had the cheese sticks and wings both of which were great. I would go there again.

A down to earth, no frills establishment, Leny's caters to those wanting the tried and true basics of bar/pub food. The unpretentious interior sometimes dips towards eyebrow raising, but the staff are warm, friendly, and helpful. The food is delicious, if not complex, but that is perfectly in line with the atmosphere and far from disappointing. The hours of operation are a blessing those with full days who have to eat late. Worth checking out!

Been here a few times and happy to have it be a regular dive for me and my friends. Lenys is the textbook dive bar, looks and feels like it's still in the 80s. It just needs a jukebox and for smoking to be allowed. Beers are cheap, especially the large bierstein drafts you can get for like 8 bucks, where as a pint anywhere else would cost you the Same. Food is also pretty inexpensive. Even in my last visit they lump my tab with my friend but a pint, ginger ale (my friend skipped beer this visit) and an order of chicken tenders was like $17, I was surprised. The outdoor patio is nice and there is a fair amount of seating inside. Some of the downsides are the staff can be hit and miss and there is only one register so lines for drinks can get long, fast. If you see the line short, jump then if you can. Besides that Lenys is like my favorite dive bar - cheap drinks and food, sports and good atmosphere.

Cute little dive bar in the Wallingford (cute safe area). Mainly locals dine here. Lots of TVs, pool table, bar chairs are everywhere. Array of old and young patrons. You have to order up front. Prices are extremely reasonable. $9 for 32 ounce beers. $10-$15 entrée. Very fun local vibe where parking is super easy. You will leave full and happy.

Best local bar in Seattle. Solid food options at a good price. Cool regular crowd and most of all great pool tables. Top notch watering hole.

Fried pickles where so good. Beer is cheap, service was great. Cool vibes and a nice outdoor patio.

Fav dive bar in Seattle hands down & some of the cheapest (but also tastiest) bar food around

Extremely lazy bartenders with no respect for customers or human beings in general. Was asked about keeping the tab open, and after thought about it and the decision to close it, was threatened that if I close it that will be the last thing I'm served for the night. No care or consideration as they were expecting me to run up a large tab and get drunk, when they have no idea what my intentions or plans were for the evening. Also, this was after a round of drinks I bought for my friends, so no I didn't want to be on the hook for everyone's next round, I wanted to close out. After questioning why that's the case, they said simply that it was rude and a waste of time to ask a bartender to keep running your card versus leaving a tab open and closing it out only once. The other strange part was it wasn't even busy. It's too bad, as I've been there twice before and never had an experience like this. I recommended it to my friends which is why we went. Will not be back.

It's the Sully's Snowgoose of Tqngletown with better selections and food. Excellent acoustics. Conversations stay private. Definitely an Old Seattle original. Only thing missing, Old Seattle Lager on tap.

My favorite bar in Seattle by far. Great, unpretentious atmosphere, and great bar food at great prices. An iconic neighborhood spot for all walks of life.

My friend saw the 1st bartender, ordered shots for the group and closed out. Another friend and I went up and tried to order drinks for the group and were denied service because our friend had closed out her tab. Multiple bartenders refused us service and told us we had to leave. They were rude and unprofessional, despite us trying to give them our business. Will not be back.

This bar doesn't let you close your tab - if you do, they won't serve you?? Lol. We were told we were rude for wanting to close our tab and wouldn't be served for closing our tab originally.

Leny's is my favorite bar/dive-bar in Seattle. They have really amazing bar food - seriously, check it out. The drinks are very well priced and the bar tenders are the best. They have constructed a wonderful outdoor area: the deck has levels and separators - making it feel safer than some of the other outdoor eating areas.

My neighborhood dive bar that isn't the bad kind of dive. Nice staff, very good burgers and tots, and all the screens for the sports-obsessed. The patio addition during Covid was a great improvement. Parking can be had within a block or two and the neighborhood is as safe as you will find in Seattle.

Love the vibe of the place and will keep coming here was very organized and had plenty of drinks and a yummy bar menu. You need to come to this place or you are missing. Plus they have pool

Blackened fish tacos Fish tacos are one of my favorite go to foods. Absolutely superb. Best fish tacos I've had in years. Will be back again.

I had the Thai Chili wings, at this nice little neighborhood bar, and they were DELICIOUS Tyler is an amazing bartender and provides excellent service.

Oh my GOODNESS! Just looking for a casual dinner after a Huskies hoops game. Wow! This was delicious! We split the gizzards appetizer and these were the absolute best gizzards I have ever had! Wonderful and tender. We will make a special trip for these!! I had the Gorgonzola Chicken Sandwich, and it was perfect. Chicken was, dare I say it... MOIST and tender. Nice thick slices of bacon With Gorgonzola on delicious fresh bread. The fries were also amazing!! He had fish and tots. The man loves his tots! He really enjoyed his meal, as well. Fish was very fresh. Dive bar. Not a fancy place. Order at the bar. Decent craft beer selection, with some beers I had never heard of! We will be back!!

Per the brief caption: (also, I'M SO SORRY. I DIDN'T WANT TO BE A FKKN YELPER) Well this is fkkn FALSE. I told my partner that one more "locked door during open hours" and I'd actually say something. For the record, it's new years eve. After a long history of coming here for underdog events/afterparties/it'sFFKNTUESDAYSs with my buddies, I think imma have to sign off on leny's. This is the third time I've tried to come here during listed open hours, but the door's been locked already. The neons were on, the patio lights, everything. It's come to the point that my buddies are questioning where I'm tryin to take them anywhere else in the , like. How are you guys closed so much?? We'll be going elsewhere (ayy Murphy's!!) from here on, bc apparently the old standby... just isn't anymore

One of the best hangouts in the area. It's small on the inside, and a kind of dark and divey, neighborhood place that seems to have its regulars. It's full of life on certain game days. They have a deck on the side for outdoor seating. I think their pub food is some of the best around. The burgers/sliders are fantastic like home burgers, and they have several menu items such as wings and sides and other sandwiches. They have a great beer selection of both locals and commercial along with all of the standard liquor choices. The bartender was a friendly guy, very likeable, and handled the bar well. There were people there for the Gonzaga game, a group for a birthday, and individual bar flies sprinkled around and in between, but every one had a safe distance between tables and seats, and there were people outside also.

Pudding shots!! I headed into Leny's last Saturday night around 11:00pm with some friends. They couldn't stop raving about these pudding shots that the bar serves, which are essentially little pudding cups that you can eat that are full of booze. They make different flavors every day and you can call ahead to see what they are making that day. The flavors vary from cookies n cream, banana cream pie, apple pie, and more. Sounds weird right?! No. They were delicious! Since it was late all they had were banana and apple, and they did not disappoint! Big steins of beer for only $6. This is a great little dive bar. I would definitely go back!

Amazing wings! You pick the flavor and the come hot and spice! ( if you want) Salt and vinegar your thing? They their fries. Again, flavor alive! Beer prices on the low side.

Wanted to like the place. Hubby and I like dive bars and pubs as a general rule. Friendly bartender and decent selection of beers. But the food was disappointing. Maybe the chef was having an off night but both items we ordered weren't very good. Hubby and I first split an order of the wings. Very small, over breaded and weird flavored hot sauce. It was like they mixed together a sweet barbecue sauce & hot sauce. Definitely would not order again. Then we split the Gorgonzola chicken sandwich. Tiny piece of chicken on a very bread-y roll. Tore almost 1/2 of the bread off. And subbed the green salad for an additional cost of $2. Rip off. Barely worth a $1 up charge. Might go back to try a burger and tots if in the neighborhood.

When you work hard you deserve to play hard. You deserve to come to Lenys grab some beer grab some friends and enjoy your time!

Horrible experience. The bartender only catered to locals and made us wait. The pool tables were occupied by locals as well. Food took upwards of 45 minutes despite it all being fried. I had heard good things about the place but it has clearly gone downhill. Much better bars on the other side of I5 like earls or a pizza mart. Don't even bother coming here.

Woo-hoo!!! As good as it gets - is right!!! ;) Seriously...my hot-spot!!! The people, FOOD, & service are impeccable!!! This is the place for pool, darts, trivia, Seahawks (and, other sports too ;) *lol* ), & pudding shots!!! Yuppp, i said pudding shots!!! ***Dont fraternize w/ the regulars though...i heard they bite & not in a good way!!! ;) lol

Best bar in all of Seattle. Prove me otherwise. Great food, great drinks, and great prices. Staff is amazing, feels like you're being served at a family bbq. They aren't going to skim you on drinks but also not gonna make some elaborate cocktail. If you're looking to enjoy some food while watching the game then it's great. If you're looking to go out on a Friday and play some pool in a lively bar, then it's also great. Taking it easy? Also great. Pretty dang difficult not to enjoy your time at Leny's. No Seattle Freeze here. Tips - For food: Chicken Gorgonzola Sandwich, Any salad wrap, and Crispy Chicken sandwich are all great For drinks: Make it a Leny's Large.

We have friends that live in the Wallingford area and Leny's is just a walk away. Being vegetarian, it is always a crap shoot on what might be on the menu to eat, but honestly Leny's makes a mean and maybe the best meatless burger that I have had out recently. It comes with to die for Tater tots that are crisp, hot and mouth watering. With that said, the beer selection is nice, the atmosphere has a lot of hometown fun and energy. To order your food or Beer, step right up to the bar and they will be glad to get it for you! When we went last night, a sports tournament had just finished and people had gathered there for a celebration beer. The staff had lots of people to serve and we got our food piping hot within minutes - with no delay. What you can expect: -a crowded bar, with great service -lots of people drinking and having fun -a casual atmosphere -lots of locals, who may have just finished a tournament, stopping in for a beer. What it is not: -fancy tables -trending with great decor -uptown -a sit down restaurant Enjoy! a fun place to go with friends for a casual beer and good conversation.

Those pudding shots! Interesting concept and surprisingly delicious/boozy! This place is super chill and slightly divey. Nothing fancy here but a great place to kick back and have a few beers. Some bartenders are great and helpful, one in particular is a little salty but I'll just assume he is a former sea captain or something and give him a pass to be crotchety. But lets get down to brass tacks here: the mixed nuts. They are glorious. No low brow peanuts here! Just warmed cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts for $1/glass

OK first I have to tell a story about the time I almost faked having a seizure here. So my friend was in town and we decided to do some day drinking. We went here and got burgers and large beers. I managed to knock mine over, spilling beer everywhere. So I get another one and when the bartender brings it he's like "lemme know if you need anything... like a bib" haha. So the next thing I do is reach for a tater-tot and my elbow just smashes the glass and almost tips a full, giant beer onto the bar. As I'm trying to grab it, I'm like "omfg if I spill this beer there is going to be no way to live it down and ever drink here again... I will have to fake having a seizure and leave here in an ambulance...." I'm like making my fake seizure plans when I manage to steady the beer. Everything was OK. ANYWAY... Leny's is a pretty amazing neighborhood bar. I live a little too far away, and I drink a little too little to be a regular here, so I think I can evaluate it objectively. (I'm probably there 15 times a year, max). First, as long as you aren't dumping beers on the bar like a jackass, the bartenders are pretty friendly, whether you're there every night (as some people clearly are) or not. Patrons too. Put another way, even if you're not a regular, you're not going to get a cold shoulder here. The crowd is a little young some nights, but the vibe is always positive. I've been here with a variety of different people, on any night of the week, and never been vibed out or anything, even though I'm not a regular. If you come on the weekend or during football, it's going to be crowded and loud and lively. There's pool tables and a janky af trivia machine. A Ms. Pac-Man would be a stellar addition. The kitchen is great. The Warrior Burger is probably my favorite hamburger north of the Ship Canal -- hand formed 6oz patty, red onions, fresh tomatoes, good bun -- and the tots are world class. (Obviously props to the little burgers at Mike's Chili Parlor, but these are world class.) There's lot of fresh beer on tap and crap that appeals to the kids, like pudding shots, but I just drink Rainier usually. One of my favorite things to do here is grab the new issue of Thrasher, get a beer and burger and just read the magazine. It's kind of solitary bar pursuit, but I've never had any hassle, and there's good people watching. Bottom line: good vibe, great food, fresh beer, what else do you need?

Looks like Alanb didn't have a vax card or mask so he gave the thumbs down. I feel safer at Leny's with them looking out for me and them

What a great gem here in Tangletown! So this little area may be a bit hard to find for some, but it's a really cool part of town. Right in the middle of a residential area is a strip of businesses ranging from some of the most well known chefs in the city to a hot dog shop. But Lenny's is such a welcoming place to be that'd I'd probably choose it every time. It's just the kinda place that feels welcoming, come as you are. Reminds me of a ton of places back in the Midwest. They've got TV's everywhere playing any game you desire. Can't see your game from the seat you're in? Just check with the bartender, they'll make sure it's all good and will accommodate for you. Really, they just seem to be down to earth all around. I'm a big fan of the food too. Try a burger you're first time of course, it's the staple. And if you're feeling ready for a cold one I dare you to get a Lenny's Large ; )

Stopping In Seattle From California , Found This Joint , Very Meaty Wings , All The Food We Ordered Was Devine , Very Clean Bathrooms , Very Friendly Ambiance , Highly Recommend

Leny's is like the cantina bar from Star Wars: all manner of characters, jumbo sized cheep brews, space pilots looking for work, and lots of crevices to lounge, chug, yap, or hide your droid from the stormtroopers. There's also a couple of pool tables, a pair of those plastic dart boards, a digital jukebox, and all types of conversation to keep you laughing and looking over your shoulder at the same time. Yes, Leny's is divey and it's also a lot of fun. This is the type of bar that rewards your Seahawks touchdowns with $1 beers while still finding the time and energy to sponsor a local road race. It's a place where it wouldn't be all that surprising to find Tura Satana, Bea Arthur, Bill Clinton, and Bronson Pinchot all sharing a booth in the back while downing an enormous amount of Labatt's. Or something like that. Beyond all this, my favorite aspect of Leny's is the raised area surrounding the bar which sports an array of mismatched old time round stools. Stare at them long enough with a few Leny's larges in you and you just might have found your own tiny piece of dive bar heaven.

Best bar in Seattle, hands down!!!!! If you want a fair priced cocktail or beer, if you need some seriously grubbing good food, if you need to watch a sports game or play some pool, look no further. The best!!!

Not sure if some of these reviewers have been to a dive bar before. My story of Lenys consists of two parts so far. One, when I moved into the condo complex a block away, I had to call an Uber for a very toasty (drunk) man who had passed out on the corner. Shout out to Renard for letting me know there was a decent dive bar in the neighborhood. Second, after ordering food from the Himalayan Sherpa House, I was told it would take 15 minutes-ish, so I thought fine, why not grab a beer at Leny's and check it out. The bartender (male) was friendly and gave me immediate attention; as a hipster looking white boy, this is not always the case so I appreciated it haha. The bartender took a joke I made at his expense well (the receipt said my server was Princess Nicole) and let me know that they do indeed show UFC fights on the TVs. So I sat down and watched 2 fights with a cold beer as I drooled at the bar food that other people ordered -- seriously, the burger I saw looked amazing. The prices seemed reasonable (4.50 for a craft beer) and theres also pool tables if you're feeling antsy to play with some balls. Overall, seems like it checks all the dive bar boxes for me. A bit crowded, but hey real estate is at a premium in this area. I will be back to try the food and maybe bring a friend.

Best bar in the neighborhood. The cheers of greenlake. The community inside is heartwarming. The drinks are cheap. The food is greasy but that is what we come for. But I love lenys and I always will.

Really nice venue, shame about the bar tender. Generally poor attitude, totally unaware of her customers or, worse still, pretending not to notice us and others waiting as she texted on her phone. We would have stayed all day and spent more cash if she hadn't annoyed us so much. Instead we went somewhere else. Interesting to now read the other pieces of feedback as it looks like it wasn't just a bad day. We tipped 10% purely because people need to make a living but I found that jarring because service quality was a D. Otherwise, cute bar. Surprised to find the sports bar didn't have NFL ticket. 75% of the food was really great and the chef was a sweetheart.

I drive by this place all the time, and I've been to almost every other business in the neighborhood, but even after four years of noticing it, I'd never had a good reason to go inside. Until I heard the magic words, however: "Tater Tots" After I found out they serve those crispy little nuggets, exactly one day elapsed before I waltzed through the doors. The first thing I noticed? The smell of bathroom cleaner. I hate that. I mean, I like it when bars clean their bathrooms. But I hate when I can smell it. Aside from that, there were some good booth options and you could pretty much see a couple TV's from any seat in the place. And it was a good thing we snagged a booth when we got there, because the place filled up pretty quickly. Interesting clientele, that's all I'll say. But let's get to the important part: the Tots. A huge basket of them will cost you $4, and we got mozzarella sticks too (so healthy) for I think $6. Between three of us, we couldn't finish them all. But man, were they good. I can definitely see myself coming back to play darts or pool, or to watch a big game sometime. And I'll save more room for tots next time.

Good neighborhood dive bar. Right before Allen Stone left for his national tour he tweeted to his fans to come join him to say goodbye. This is where he went. Nuff said. Drafts are $4 during normal hours (not happy hour). My Manny's was nice and cold and everything I expected from a Manny's. The bartender was friendly. I think I was the only non-regular here but that was fine. Nobody bothered me and I was able to enjoy my beer in peace which is exactly what I wanted.

Multiple Choice Test: 1. If you want a casual dive bar atmosphere with: (a) hefty beer servings (b) tasty tater tots (c) music ranging from Van Halen to Notorious B.I.G. (d) the occasional 60-year old man entertaining the crowed with magician tricks (e) all of the above THEN YES, go to Leny's. 2. HOWEVER, if you do not want a particular bartender named 'Willow": (a) providing bad service (b) complaining about the amount you SHOULD HAVE tipped her (c) sending another local and frequent patron (who I will name "Douglas Fir, based on the shag carpet he calls a beard) to ask your party why you didn't tip her well (d) Willow sharing her story that she "only makes minimum wage..." THEN NO, I would avoid Leny's, especially when Willow is working here. I would have rated this establishment 3-stars overall because of the aforementioned positives. But based on the customer service my group of 6 experienced on a Wednesday night, I downgraded this worse than Standard and Poor's downgrading of the U.S. economy credit rating. This is ironic - because "Standard and Poor" is exactly how I would describe the inappropriate customer service and recession-like bad attitude. It was a complete buzz kill to have bar regular, aka "Douglas Fir", present his hipster aura and shaggy lion's mane to my group of friends and ask why we didn't tip Willow well and say "Are you new here? I don't recognize you" -- while we were just minding our own business. If anything, the evergreen team of Willow and Douglas Fir should have asked us if there was anything wrong with the service we received, or how it can be improved. Granted, this is a dive bar, not exactly the Ritz-Carlton, but it is still a business - and customers should be its focus. Many Seattle dive bars pass the test, and Leny's on occasion - but bartender "Willow" and "Douglas Fir" both fail, especially when they plant and grow their poor attitudes here.

WOW!!! Talk about "THE" place to be seen....if you are down and out on your luck! ;-) From hipsters to bums playing bongos, to warmed nuts from the counter dispenser to the 2 dart boards, the 2 pool tables, and the strange jukebox on the wall, this place is a true dive tavern. If you expect free WIFI, quick service, a chatty bartender, or organic free range chicken strips, go elsewhere. At Leny's you get no more than what you'd expect from a dive-bar. Head up to the bar and place your order, that's the safest and fastest way to get a drink. I saw mondo sized beers being served and our pitcher didn't cost an arm and a leg! While parking in the area totally sucked the more than strange bunch of barflies made up for it. This is a great place to people watch!

Very large beers at cheap prices. What else do I need to say? It's a dive bar and thus comes with all of the expected accouterments of the genre: arcade games, plenty of TVs, standard pub food, pool tables, darts, etc all mixed together with a colorful cast of regulars. In short, a good place to drink some beer.

My 100th review is a celebration of divey goodness! Things you will see/eat/drink/hear at Lenys: Crispy Tots, a pint of Jubelale, and a guy at the end of the bar yelling "F**k you, A-rod. Go take some more steroids!" at the TV. Pumpkin beer in a quart-sized tankard, old men talking about Heffalumps and doing impersonations of Will Ferrell impersonating Harry Caray, and a bottle of "Leny's complimentary hand lotion" in the ladies' room. A barbie head on top of the PBR tap handle, the absolutely delicious DOCK BURGER, and some guy sitting down next to you declaring "my Saturday hangover won't even kick in til Monday morning." I couldn't have put it better myself.

I love this place for many reasons: The beers are cheap and big. The food is really good, especially for a dive bar. There are a ton of TVs that play almost every sporting event. The people watching is great. They have a juke box and dart boards. I am clearly easy to please but this dive bar is one of my favorites in the city. Some suggestions: be careful where you park. Especially if its possible you will leaving your car and taking a cab home. Also, try the malt vinegar fries!

I've been living next door to Lenny's for almost 5 years. Good, good food, cheap drinks, friendly bar tenders, a motley crue of patrons, and a jukebox that plays a little bit of EVERYTHING. Sure, it may seem like a dive-y sports bar at first glance, but my hubby and I regularly play Magic: The Gathering there to a point where the bartenders pretty much know what we are gonna order without us having to say anything. Great neighborhood pub!

A solid, solid dive bar in tangle town. They sponsored the dodge ball league that I am in, so my team decided to check it out. When you walk in, the bar separates mostly tables on one side from the stools and pool tables/games on the other side. Leny's seems small, but it holds a surprising amount of people. The beer on tap is above average than most dive bars, having beers Rogue and Rainer. I didn't try any mixed drinks, and I probably won't either because they just don't fit with the vibe of the place, unless of course it is straight whiskey or bourbon. I ordered their burger, in which they advertise is the best in Seattle, and I have to say, they are not far off at all. Not overly huge and not McDonald's sized, it came with bacon and all of the normal fixings, which were all fresh. I also opted for the tator tots instead of fries, which was a huge win on my part, since you don't see tots around much any more. I will definitely be coming back after dodge ball and in the future to catch some Husky games. Leny's FTW.

This place is PACKED but if you can manage to squeeze in and get a spot at the bar...or a table..or anywhere, do it. Then order food because it's good, cheap and divey in all the right ways.

I liked this corner bar feeling dive. Bring cash. Tip your bartender. Talk to them and be social. If you're not up for doing these things, you're not cut out for a corner bar and should go somewhere else. Across the street to Elysian perhaps. Not a place for hipsters and their whiney tudes who are looking for french service and cloth napkins.

Cheap beers and pool! Two of my favorite things. They sold me right then and there. This place is a bit of a dive, though I wouldn't take off any points for that. It's a great place to hang out with your friends and to even meet new people (we met a lovely couple from out of town, haha). It's not exactly my crowd and we popped in for a beer since we were in the area for a friend's friend's birthday party, but it's definitely a fun place to hang out.

Nothing like walking into a bar at 12pm ordering a shot of fireball and a B.A.B(big @ss beer) and not getting judged. This place is where dreams are shattered, hope is lost, and you drown your ambitions into submission. No place I'd rather be.