Old Fifth Avenue Tavern

I’ve been coming to this cool neighborhood bar for years now. It’s so cool. Tonight we’re enjoying Taco Tuesday with them on the cool outside patio area enjoying the Mariners.

Skylar is the best. Love this place, great atmosphere and great drinks 🥰 The Seattle-dogs are also bomb.

Reminds me of a cute little bar in my hometown of Castle Rock WA called the Pastime!! Love extra olives in my gin martini!

This is one of Seattle best dive bars. It has a very comfortable feel with great people working behind the bar. A good beer selection but not a big selection. The regulars are very friendly and easy to get to know. This is a great place to meet up with friends or make new ones.

Great bar with what seems be a very loyal crowd

Just popped "in" for a beer, but the bar tender was so sweet and pleasant! Plus, excellent COVID safety. There's uncovered and covered outdoor seating with heaters (two sides open and great airflow in the covered section with heaters.) I will definitely be back for more next time!

It's a total dive in a good way, the owner/bartender Tara is attentive to all her guests and makes great drinks. Friendly neighborhood bar with great prices and perfect bar-tacos on Tuesdays. Jukebox, pull-tabs and pool for entertainment.

This place is so so. Pretty good beers on tap, food was definitely Dive Bar ish, pool table is not great. People are friendly there though. I've been there multiple times as I have some family that lives nearby. Music on occasion, that's nice. Pretty small though and gets crowded fairly easily.

Ended up here on a random weekday night to grab drinks and food before a game. And we were extremely disappointed.. like laughable disappointment. The bar and restrooms are clean. Small parking lot in behind the building and there's a pool table in the back corner of the bar. It's a nice local bar but you also feel that "see a new face, give a stink face" service that I'm noticing Seattle local bars/restaurants do a lot. The food is mediocre to disgusting. It is made by the bartender (which we wish we knew beforehand). Just from that knowledge, you already picture a certain quality of food. It was actually worst than we thought it'd be. We ordered drinks, Mac n cheese, hot dog & chips, and their special homemade recipe of Swedish meatballs. We were excited to taste all of it and were super hungry. Skip the meatballs, it tasted worst than Walmart brand meatballs. It had an obvious cardboard and processed texture and taste. They tried to mask it with mash potatoes but the quality of the mash potatoes couldn't be hidden. The only thing that saves the meal throughout was the garlic bread. If you're lit, the food won't matter but you'll definitely feel it on the toilet later. The hot dog and chips came 10mins after the rest of the food came and that was kinda lame. It was the fasted thing to make but still had to wait for awhile for a simple dish. Plus it was just potato chips, not fries so what's taking so long.

I tried to hang in, but I just ended up talking to old people. That is what it is and I love geriatrics/ work in it but- owner is cuddly on surface, but terribly subjective as far a people. Honestly, I was waiting until I saw a cute girl walk in, never happened. This review is not based on looks, as if I am all that, just to say, for me to get a pulse in there during a 10$ beer y whiskey- pulling teeth. This review is based off of never feeling good after. Trixie

Gem of the neighborhood, everything a bar should be, and sparkling clean too. Cheers!

When you walk into the Old 5th, you immediately get a sense of the history, the character, and the charm of the place. Wood bar, wood floors, pool table in the back, low lighting, music playing on the new fangled juke box, local regulars peppered around the bar and tables, straightforward bar drinks, and a one woman show in the bartender/owner who keeps everybody pacified efficiently and courteously. You can throw in some chip and nut snacks or some solid daily specials such as Taco Tuesday, and there's no need to leave. People are throwing around the term dive bar like confetti. If you have an affinity for dive bars, then yes, this is a good one. If you turn up your nose at dive bar, then consider the Old 5th not a dive bar, but an institution, a historical landmark, a snapshot of a little piece of Seattle that time forgot and totally worth the visit.

Do you like your beer whiff of mildew and a side of homophobia? If so, then this is your bar. After just two watered-down beers the bartender decided that this Queen had had enough, so She cut me off and I sat there and watched straight couples do coke on the booth tables while drinking tequila on the rocks. The bartender could not have been less subtle that she didn't appreciate me there, so I asked for the bill, tipped her 15% and left. I've lived 2 blocks away from this place for 18 years and I'm proud to say there is a reason why I have only been here a handful of times. They are homophobes. This place sucks. Never come here. Hopefully this will be a condo tower soon.

Neighborhood bar super clean. Love the owner and bartender. Always have been treated with respect and courtesy ( I'm Asian ) Regular hang out for me when I need a Nom rowdy good ol fashion bar with simple food items and good friends to join. I've introduced so many friends to this place and have never had a complaint. Lots of regulars. Dog friendly. Great outdoor patio now! If you request for another drink and bartender Gives you water... it likely means you should let have anymore to drink and less so another your race.

I enjoy this place as it's a fun bar to stop in for a beer. The staff is always nice and the customers , mostly regulars keep to their self but are friendly. They have pool in the back and you can order off their small menu ( the nachos look really good ) or next door at the Hawaiian restaurant. It's definitely a dive bar though and keep your expectations at that level. My 84 year old mom had her first beer here back in the 60s and my grandpa used to come here all the time apparently. Great for watching sports and I always leaving expecting what I would at a local dive bar !

With one drink down and all our senses intact on an early evening to Old 5th Avenue, Bartender Tara kick us out because we dropped a cup. Nothing broke. Though, my friends and I are Asian women and that move was apparently too far for us to do? Like we cannot handle ourselves and alcohol... If you want to have a drink and not be racially profiled don't come here.

Old 5th Ave Tav is that classic dive bar - pool table and all - with a very local feel. Sometimes all the fancy over-the-top cocktails and endless lists of craft beers gets old and all you want to do is munch on some good ol' bar food, sip on a refreshing beer, and hang out with your crew. The 5th Ave Tav is perfect for that. I often come here with my wife or a friend or two, order a pitcher of beer, and shoot some pool. It's a great place to spend a few hours without having to deal with crowded bars or drunken twentysomethings (says the twentysomething). We typically spend a few hours here just talking and enjoying a few drinks. I've never tried the food, but I once saw their Thursday special - $2 for a sloppy joe and chips!? Maybe one day...

My initial review got flagged because of not enough detail about my experience at Old Fifth. Old fifth is great, the last stand for old-school Seattle. The best menu options are nachos, potpies, and hotdogs. Tuesdays is Taco night, Wednesdays is Spaghetti, and Thursdays is sloppy Joes. Tara, Skyler, and Kyle are the best and I have immense respect for them. Now back to our originally scheduled programming: I got to watch the whole thing. The three drunk Asian girls on 3/27/2021 were refused follow-up service after one of them broke a glass, behaved in a condescending way, and since then has been throwing a fit about racism on the interwebs. For some reason, as an Asian and a regular at this bar, it's my job to refute these three college girls (looks like they are from California). These gals decided to team up on yelp and lash out at a small business (during COVID) rather than just accept responsibility for appearing as drunks at 5PM on a Saturday and being cut off because one of them was slopey. To cry racism when really, you screwed up, is cringey. If you act slopey at this bar, you'll get cut off. That's what a responsible establishment does. Just because this is a dive bar, does not mean that they'll tolerate drunks or bad behavior. They could have just apologized and come back in at a later date and restarted the relationship, but instead decided to air their false grievances out on Yelp. Not super classy and a disservice to those that actually experience and combat racism. These three gals remind me of Jussie Smollett.

So happy they are able to be open. They have some heated outdoor seating and safety measures (plexiglass etc) set up inside. Love this bar!

If I could give this bar a 0 if I could. My friends and I (we are Asian) walked to this bar and sat outside. I accidentally dropped my empty glass on the table and the ice spilled over. Tara, the bartender, came over to clean up and I asked for another drink and she came and gave me water and my tab. I am appalled at the passive aggressiveness as I was completely sober. Never go to this bar, she was extremely rude.

Great neighborhood dive bar.Tara handles the busy bar by herself and does a great job.love taco Tuesday

TACO TUESDAYS here are a bargain! 2 for $1 crunch tacos! You too it yourself as well. So if your a cheese and sour cream lover, have at it. Apparently the record is 32, but I've yet to see or come close myself. Good luck! Oh yeah, the usual spirits are offered and the vibe is very casual. Staff are welcoming and kind as well.

One of the best-kept secrets in Seattle. Low-key atmosphere, friendly people, reasonable prices, strong drinks and free pool. It does not get any better, folks. This is my all-time favorite Seattle watering-hole, and it's hard not to love. $1 Taco Tuesdays, $4 Spaghetti Wednesdays, everything about this place is down-to-earth. Regarding some of the 1 Star comments - all FALSE. This bar is a friendly place for EVERYONE. I never expiranced ANY kind of bigotry or hate here, and Tara is one of the most kind-hearted and decent humans you could meet.

This spot is a lovely little neighborhood place. The owner, Tara has adapted And put nice heaters and a tent for COVID time. She has the best taco Tuesday in the north end and now lovingly puts together your tacos for you as you order. Fresh muddled margaritas for the win.

This bar is one of Seattles best kept secrets....if you like a hands-on owner bar (Tara) who cleans daily, works so so hard to keep this place authentic and a neighborhood bar..this is the place for all of us. They even have a parking lot and specials like Taco Tuesday and Sloppy Joe Thursday, and a record plaque for most tacos....Challenge" Rohn

Good spot, good location, really chill inside but also a couple TVs if you want to watch a game or something. Was a little pricier than I expected, but other than that was good.

I tried this place out by a friend's recommendation and after one visit, I'm a fan! It's a small place and is a bit of a dive, but that's my style. I went on Taco Tuesday, which you can't beat 2 for a buck. There isn't anything fancy about them, but you can dress them us as much as you like at the 'taco station' next to the bar. They had other good deals, too...like $1.50 PBR tall boys after 10pm and $2 Sloppy Joe's on Thursay, which I will be checking out soon.. For a small area, it was fairly crowed and there was just one person working the bar - no servers. She did a great job keeping tabs on us and getting beer and taco refills out to us asap. And, she was friendly on top of it all, which is huge for me because I've had my share of sour service. They have a free parking lot next to the building with plenty of spots. No reason not to check this place out if you like a dive!

Went here because we needed a place within walking distance :) very divey with cheap drinks and eats. I give it four stars because the lady working the bar was working alone and still found the time to bus our table, grab more chairs and rearrange tables for my big group. We were outsiders when we came in but were quickly welcomed by the locals.

No....that bartender acted was so rude, I just came in after working a 12 hour shift of bartending myself at 11 pm, I was frustrated n she was so rude. I know how it goes but damn...your 4 minutes away from my house.

I love this place! It is a great place to have a drink and take in a baseball game. The food is all carby and cheesy, which isn't a bad thing but you're probably going to go hungry if you're looking for anything healthy. That said, the taco Tuesday is ossum and really good. I've also had the $4 spaghetti (I forget what day they do this, Wednesday?), which is just fine. The nachos, dang, so much cheese, so good! The bartender is great too!

There isn't much I can say that hasn't been said. I've been coming to this place (whenever I'm in the neighborhood) for the last 10+ years. It's so small, cozy and divey, and with five TVs all within view of the bar stool or booth, it's a great place to watch sports. This is truly a tiny treasure and is a great place to come to with friends or even alone. Well done!

This is one of my few go-to bars. Both the customers and the bartenders are cool and friendly, whether you're a regular or a newbie (or a new regular, like me). And I really like that. Because Seattle in general has the whole "I don't give a s*** about you, but I'll do it in a really friendly way" thing down to a science. (I think this article gets it dead-on: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pacificnw/2005/0213/cover.html.) And this place ain't that -- not on my first, second, or fifth time here. Your food selections (updated) are: -- Nightly: Nachos and small-batch frozen meals -- Tuesday: Tacos, 2/$1 (tasty and basic! and super-cheap!) -- usually draws a crowd -- Wednesday: Spaghetti & garlic bread -- Thursday: Sloppy Joes ($2? $4? something cheap) A cool, genuine neighborhood bar. I dig it.

Fantastic people, good food, and a strong selection of beer and spirits. What more could you want from a bar?

Friendly neighborhood place with dinner specials, beer and cocktails. Very small but everyone is really nice and the pool table is free

Great Spot. The staff are a dream come true. Very pet friendly. 50 cents tacos on Tuesday. Free pool. Nut bar! Dark red comfortable lighting. Damn decent Mural on the pool room.

Love this place so much! Only stopped in once but I'll for sure be back. A dive bar secret!

Perfect neighborhood bar. Divey, quietish and comfortable. A no pressure place where you can toss a few back wearing sweatpants and no one would care. I also ate sloppy joes here once for two dollars and they were pretty good for $2 sloppy joes.

This is really like an extended family, a tight knit community, or classic neighborhood bar. Everyone knows everyone, or gets to know them very quickly and easily. Free pool, a juke that needs updating, but good enough. The beer selection is A-Ok seeing as they have ice old Rainier, and then theres that IPA, and Amber stuff too. Sea-Hawk Sunday is always awesome, its pot-luck and drink specials to include Hawkakazzis run all day long. Taco Tuesday, 50 cents tacos, nuff said.

This divey watering hole is truely a GEM! I some what don't even want to rave about it on here for fear it will become overcrowded with people that don't deserve to experience it's awesomeness. Taco Tuesday = delicious (and cheap!) Sloppy Joe Thursday = delicious (and cheap). Stiff drinks, excellent bartenders and the owner (Tara) is a complete sweethart. They celebrate Sea Hawks games with Tuba Touchdowns and usually someone brings in an additional, special food item to add to the regularly scheduled bar menu. It's a place that makes you wonder why you don't hang out in Maple Leaf more often. Great bar full of great people!

It's a nice, comfy little neighborhood bar. There are no pretenses at the Old 5th Avenue Tavern, but there are lots of nice little things about it. The crowd consists mostly of neighborhood regulars. It's seldom empty but I haven't usually found it packed except on the $1 Taco Tuesday. The bartenders are friendly and competent, and the place has a cozy vibe.

One of my favorite local bars, the people are great and the staff even better. From $1 Taco Tuesdays to the heaping pile of Nachos for $6. Not a lot of seating and it can get packed fast. Most patrons are regulars and don't mind sharing conversations.

Tara pushes this bar from a 4 to 5. Luna (my 1yr old Boxador) and I love coming here when family is in town. Get PBRs on draft and let the dog roam the bar. Sounds like a perfect way to waste my weekend.

This place is what you call a bar. Cool people, great music, free pool, cheap beers and drinks, and also, a great bartender. If you ever want to get taco tuesday, come to the 5th and get two tacos for $1.

Bought a house a couple years ago in the Maple Leaf neighborhood and I have been going to 5th ave Tavern ever since! The bartenders there are great and extremely friendly!

Love this little bar. Wednesdays they have $4 spaghetti dinner which is so tasty. Doesn't seem to ever be crowded, always the right amount of people. Sometimes people bring their dogs, which is cool

This place was awesome! I was looking for a place to get tacos on a Tuesday and an article came up online about their 2 for $1.00 tacos. It wasn't what I expected, but great nonetheless! One person was working the bar but it wasn't too busy. The tacos were awesome! You can put whatever you want on them and they tasted great. These were crunchy shell tacos. The lady at the bar still had time to ask if we were doing ok and she really rocked it!

Friendly bartender, cheap drinks and $1 for 4 songs on the jukebox. I love dive bars.

Yep, if you don't feel at home in the ultra-casual splendor of The 5th ya can't feel at home anyplace! Great juke for hard rock, cool pool table, and yes the spaghetti night is Wednesdays. Bonus points for an incredible atmosphere for Hawks games; screaming and swearing, often at the same time, is totally okay. They let you be yourself here!

This is a good dive bar: good people, comfortable atmosphere, some decent beers on tap. The glasses are even clean enough to leave rings when you drink out of them. Beer prices are a little expensive, but a solid neighborhood joint.

Greatest bar ever! And the best sloppy Joe's!

If you live in the Maple Leaf neighborhood I suggest you check it out. If you live in West Seattle or Edmonds it's probably not worth driving all the way out here. 5th Avenue Tavern is a fantastic neighborhood bar. Cheap drinks/food, fantastic bartender, and a cool vibe. 5-Stars from a Maple Leaf resident.

Been here twice so far to order a beer and had a great time both times .I met the owner and one of the bartenders .... good people . they have pool tables . They had food both times and one of the only places that were beast friendly . I like this place and will go again . Its a low key joint were you dont have to be this crowd are that crowd ..

The 'club' is one of our favorite places. Tara and crew are awesome. Service is super friendly and prompt. The patrons are salty and sassy and friendly all at the same time. Absolutely a home away from our living room. Super close to our pad on the N. End. Would recommend for folks in the Maple Leaf or nearby hoods!

We've lived in the area for years, and visited many times. Good drinks, good people. The owner, Tara is awesome. They even have a funky pool table in the back :)

The people were really friendly there. The bartender was really nice and I got my drink (just a cider) in a timely manner. The bar wasn't what I expected, it was a little run down and dingy, but it's quiet and nice for a conversation. I would go back there to try it on a Friday night just to see if the atmosphere changes at all, but not on another weeknight.