Sea Monster Lounge

We had a fun Friday night here for 2 live performances. It went from basically empty to completely full within about 30 minutes, so don't be late if you want a good spot. Draft beer options and regular bar. Seattle dumplings right outside for a food option. 1st time here but will certainly come back again.

This is where Seattle Music is born, workshoped, and celebrated. Go on a Friday for the Funk 2 Death show or come see some other local talent. It's a nice sized club for dancing, lounging, live shows, or a live jam session where anyone can join in on the fun. The drinks are nice and don't forget to tip your bartenders because they know how to take care of you.

SeaMonster is a very cool place. When we were there, they had a live bass player on, which made the vibe even better and was really fun to watch. The bartender was absolutely super friendly and made us feel very welcome. Great atmosphere all around — we’ll definitely be coming back.

Friendly staff, strong cocktails & amazing funk musics show on Friday night

We were genuinely excited to bring friends visiting from out of state to this venue. Unfortunately, the conduct of one door staff member made that impossible and ensured we won’t be returning. At the entrance, my boyfriend, who is from out of state, attempted to be helpful by mentioning where the date of birth appears on his license, something he is frequently asked by staff elsewhere. The man checking IDs at the door immediately responded with hostility and used inappropriate language to shut him down. This reaction was unnecessary and escalated a routine ID check into a tense situation. When I presented my ID, we were initially allowed inside. However, before our friends were even given the opportunity to present their IDs, the same employee abruptly told us we had to leave. Side note, my friend mentioned to me that this man was hostile and rude to the group that was before us in line, whom I had overheard ultimately decided that they would save the trouble in dealing with this individual by going to a bar across the street instead. Anyway, back to us, no policy issue was cited, and no explanation related to identification was provided. The decision appeared to be driven by the interaction itself rather than any rule violation. What makes this especially concerning is that this was not an isolated experience. On a previous visit, this same employee physically grabbed my shoulder and yanked me away from the payment desk and all the way out the door (my friends were horrified) after I misunderstood whether he had finished checking my ID. There was no verbal warning or attempt to clarify before physical contact was made. Door staff are meant to verify identification and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Using intimidation, hostility, or physical force in response to minor misunderstandings does the opposite and reflects poorly on the venue as a whole. Because of repeated experiences like this, many of my friends and people I know avoid this venue entirely and speak negatively about it. That is business being lost solely due to the behavior of one employee, not the venue itself. I’m leaving this review so ownership is aware of how damaging this behavior is. Interactions like these create unnecessary risk and liability and drive away paying customers. I sincerely hope this is addressed so guests can feel respected and safe when entering your establishment.

Went for Annie J's performance. What an amazing performer! The band was stellar! We ordered dumplings from the online ordering option in the kitchen out back. Very tasty!

So Jelly(fish) me and the pod did not get to swarm the Sea Monster Lounge. To be continued…

Great place with great bartenders. Music is always on point. Never a cover during the week. And you get to see some of the best musical talent in the area.

Unique music venue with little table nooks - just a cool old place. Great for live music.

This is one of the most intimate spots in all of metro Seattle. Very dark, relaxed and informal. We enjoyed the musical stylings of the Ron Weinstein Trio. Jazz with a twist. Mellow and moody, it went a little deeper than I'm used to, in a good way. I don't really do infused liquors that often. My friends that do, tell me there are wonderful cocktails amongst the Seamonsters. The ladies we were sitting with all had a glass of Chardonnay (but I'm thinking they meant to say Cabernet Sauvignon). Then the weirdest convo ever; my buddy Cliff, asked them where they got the wine(?) Their reply? "NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS" and with that they all left. Even Mrs. E. couldn't explain it. 07/25

I like this place. The last time I went I paid a cover for the first time but the funk group was so deserving of the money. I danced all night! Drinks are priced fairly and the bartenders are on it. Even though it's loud from live music, it's still a good place to get together and chat.

I only come for the bar dog Ronan. Ronan I love you forever. Thanks for sitting with me.

It was a fun time I went for a salsa night. Everyone was really chill, bartenders went really attentive & I had a nice old fashioned. This is a great little spot to either practice your moves or sit and enjoy the music.

The men, both patrons and employees, border the line of aggressive and predatory behavior. A girl can't be on the dance floor without someone encroaching on their space and seem to be especially treated at the bar with either disrespect or dissonance. The music is great which has made me try to come back but it's not worth it. 3 strikes. I've never had an experience that's made me want to write a yelp review.

Fun place. Noisy and friendly with live music and a dance floor! What more could you want

Super chill ambiance. Lots of nooks and crannies. Beautiful interior design. Nice crowd.

Went last night because it said there was live music. Not only was there live music but I had one of the best drinks of my life made by the owner called a Spanish coffee! I saw him make one for someone else and he lit it on fire and said it was made with livid so I knew I had to have one! The atmosphere was amazing, bathroom was clean! And I loved all the little details of the art on the walls and paintings! Definitely recommend coming here and at least getting the Spanish coffee!

So we had plans to go here but we ended up not going in to spend a full time there but we did get to the door and was able to look in and get a feel for the place so I can speak to the ambiance and feel of the place and it is definitely a place we will make sure we come back to get a full experience of. It was a $12 cover per person and we were just a little strapped for cash that night but they had a live band playing that sounded awesome. The inside was not "small" but quaint/cozy. Seemed like a really cool spot to hang out in. We had already eaten that night and I had already had my beer and didn't want any drinks so I can't speak to that or food but the guy that checked our ids was nice enough. Definitely will go back and get the full experience next time though!

Great vibes, good music, and nice bartenders. It's a great place for casual dates, get-togethers, and listening to music.

The Seamonster Lounge is the epicenter of Seattle's funk, soul, and improv scene. They take their music seriously at The Seamonster, but also welcome listeners inside. Wonderful place to catch live music!

I visited SEAMONSTER over 5 years ago on a girlfriend trip up from Portland, and still think of that night fondly. Legit good live music in an intimate space, easy crowd, easy bar...didn't feel too much the aging hipster...perfect for what it was, and what we needed it to be. 5 stars!

Super underrated! Food: good! And not overpriced. Burgers are all made from grassfed beef. Yum! And best of all hand cut potatoes fries on the side. Rainier can $4. Good place to come and chill. Next time will come for live jazz brunch. Also the Mexican dishes looked delicious!

I've always wanted to come to this place and there aren't any other jazz bars that I have heard of in Seattle. I was super excited learning this place existed and I was really hoping to go to it. But it turns out this pandemic has not been good for this business, like most business.They are closed for now and I really hope that changes because I would love to go have a drink and listen to amazing music. I hope this business opens its doors again soon.

Late night out after dinner. Stopped in for some live music. Very low lighting inside with some spot lights on the band. They played nice Jazz & Blues music while we had some Jack Daniel's with friends. It's alittle small venue but as we left after an hour, it started getting crowded.

Absolutely killer spot for local music. Often some of Seattle's best musicians are in the crowd watching.

Cool lounge! It's like karaoke but for musicians. If you want to play an instrument, come here. Bring your own instrument! And you know what else? They don't serve food so bring your own food too!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. I went here with two of my friends, we bought a round of beer as soon as we got into the bar, then proceeded to a corner of the venue close to where the band was playing. We were just minding our business, when this guy starts going off on my friends and threatening them. I tried to calm him down but he couldn't be reasoned with, so I went and told the bouncer. The guy gets removed and we continue to have a good time. Then out of nowhere, one of the waitresses approaches me with no context and asks, "who are you with?" Thinking nothing of it, I point out my two friends. She then says, "follow me", and she leads us out of the establishment waiting until we're gone to say that the venue doesn't sell a brand of beer that she found on a shelf near us. But the beer wasn't ours! We had not even touched those cans , I didn't even realize they were there. We had bar-bought beers in our hands. We all work for large tech companies and we're all in our late twenties, we have no need to sneak beers into a bar. The fact that she didn't ask if they were ours but immediately accused us of something we didn't do made me feel targeted. I was one of probably two black people in the entire bar. My two friends are white, and I'm sure the waitress was surprised to see that but she had already committed to her bigotry. I argued with the bouncer for about fifteen minutes, not even because I wanted to stay at this racist, crappy, waste of space that unapologetically took my money but simply because I wanted some sort of justice. If he could just understand where I was coming from then I'd take that as some sort of win. I'm not sure that he did, but regardless it's a shame that there is so much discrimination and prejudice in this world, and especially in a city that prides itself on progression. My friends and I will never be returning to this bar, and to the manager/waitress who felt like being a complete asshole, thanks for tainting my visit in Seattle and I think you're a terrible person.

Heck of a nice lounge to experience music. Lots of cool niches and a couple of side rooms gave the place relaxed vibe. Kewl bands like Celestial Navigation play weekly. My girlfriend's favorite local spot.

Let's get this place back open. Seamonster is without a doubt one of the absolute gems of this city, I can't stress that enough. Great staff, amazing music, Andrew running the show. Please come back us to Seamonster! Seattle needs you!

Go for the Saturday Funky Jazz nights!!! What a fun place if you are looking for some live music. Drink selection is fine - wine, beer, cocktails. I haven't tried any of the food but I think for someone looking to go see some live music at a decent price this place is really under the radar. Lots of places to sit and watch but also a dance floor too which is entertaining both to partake and watch the people.

This is a really cool place for live music. I wanted a place to listen to live jazz, although it wasn't the type of place I was looking for specifically, it was a great venue. The band playing there was really good! Local band, great music and good vibes. The venue itself was pretty spacious, definitely felt more of a club with the large dancefloor and stage. I went on a weekday, so it was pretty quiet but I imagine that it gets pretty crowded and bumping on weekends. Great place for live music, but definitely not the place if you're looking for something more intimate and private for jazz specifically.

I wish Yelp could let me give half stars. A three seems too harsh but a four seems too enthusiastic. Came here for a few drinks with friends because we heard the food was good. Atmosphere: It was very dark and oddly sectioned. I believe it was remodeled but it felt very broken up, like three sections stuck together. It wasn't very comfortable. The drinks: here's where I hit some problems. I tried two mix drinks. The first was the mermaid. Nothing on the menu mentioned grapefruit but it tasted overwhelmingly of It? The drink was extremely sour and bitter, not very palatable. The next drink I tried was the bad hombre which is an extremely spicey margarita type drink. I actually enjoyed this but my friends found it not so pleasing. Basically you can feel the chili pepper and jalapeno from mouth all the way down your esophagus. I like spicey things so I didn't mind but eventually it became sort of numbing. But I was surprised with just how hot it was. Definitely felt the heart burn later that evening. The food: food was actually pretty decent. I ordered the red and blue. The buns on their burgers are really really good. Like super good. The burgers are also really tasty as well as being grassfed. The fries were also nicely done, crispy and seasoned well. I don't want to be too picky but the fries were served with a side of marinara sauce which I thought was strange and there wasn't a ketchup bottle to be found anywhere and their house pickles are just strange. I love a good classic dill but these pickles tasted like watered down vinegar and cloves. The service: friendly but so slow. There was only three other people in the place when we arrived but it still took forever. It wasn't a bad experience per say more just meh.

My friend and I came just for the Live Jazz and brunch. I must say I was thoroughly impressed! The jazz band definitely knew what they were doing and they seemed to be passionate about playing. This place also has pretty good food options of pancakes, hash fruit etc. Although they don't have a written vegan option you can easily make adjustments to their vegetarian hash or oatmeal and also add sides of toast avocado and fruit :). Overall my friend and I definitely agreed that we want to come here again for the Saturday jazz brunch!

This place was funky. We came in before the music started, a funk band, and enjoyed a beer at one of the bench tables in the back. The layout of this place is strange and almost feels like they had cut up an old building to make this spot. I'll try to explain. When you walk in its a normal bar area, a bit small with a few tables lining the wall. If you grab your drink and walk up the couple of stairs to the back you're in what's almost a long hallway with benched along the wall. A great spot to sit and listen to the band, but not really see them. The other side of the hall is a brick wall, about one persons length away with arches cut into it all the way down. So basically, from where we were sitting we could see the drummer and bassist. My the guitar, brass, or keyboardist One the band started up this place was packed to the brim. So if you don't like squeezing through a crowd in a tight space you may want to avoid. Good beer selection. Fast bar service for how packed it was. If you like music and dancing (in place) this is a cool spot to check out. There was no cover. Not sure if that's always the case, but definitely a bonus.

Best spot in Seattle on a Friday night. If you enjoy funk music come in on a Friday and enjoy Funky2Death. This band is truly a special part of this city. The bar provides a great atmosphere. It's small, and packed when busy. You'll be standing shoulder to shoulder on Friday night. Other nights of the week not as much. But you can still come in for some good music, a good crowd, and a drink.

REVIEW IS FOR FOOTBALL SUNDAYS We decided to come to Sea Monster after it was advertised on Facebook that they'd be showing the Seahawks game, be serving brunch, happy hour prices, etc. Upon arrival we were told they had a limited menu. Literally choice of one breakfast plate; bacon and eggs, or choice of burger or hot dogs. Definitely not what we were expecting. I also noticed the Facebook event page had seemed to of been updated to not note any of those things. Hmph. The only upside was the huge projection screen and the fact that literally no one else was there...that should have been a sign? I can appreciate the place but would not come back for a football Sunday. Was a little disappointed that this was my first experience at Sea Monster and got stuck eating a turkey hot dog with some chips since I was starving. Would be better if they had more options but can understand a more limited menu when no one shows up. Sad really, it's a great space for football watching.

Great food The burgers are just the right size. Not too overwhelming but plenty of food. Drinks are great. Try the mermaid!! Excellent summer drink. Prices are great. Atmosphere rocks! Bring your friends

Disclaimer: I was already drunk when I got here. The music was amazing. There were no creeps. The drinks were great. The bartender was nice. The lighting was magical.

This spot is such a unique venue. My colleague and I popped in for drinks after being highly disappointed by the Tavern 12 cocktail menu. Sea Monster Lounge did not disappoint! Turns out, very Saturday afternoon from 3-6pm, the stage is occupied by a fun set called "Stranger Band." Stranger Band is when solo musicians come together and create a one of a kind piece while performing on stage. They come in, scribble their name & instrument on a white board on the left side of the stage, and the MC shouts random names to collaborate for the next song. It's a truly organic musical experience that no one should miss. I could sip drinks here (seriously, sipping is the only way to consume the strong signatures) all afternoon, every Saturday and experience something new each visit.

What is up with all the nautically-themed bars in Wallingford? Takes the term 'dive bar' to a whole new level. The Sea Monster draws you in like a mermaid, glittery lights over the dark deep. Pay the $5 cover, mosey your way into the bar, and order yourself a drink, preferably one that comes en flambé. If you have any blood at all running through your veins, the groovy funk band on the starboard side will soon have you moving and shaking - despite your best intentions.

Found this place after googling "live music nearby". Ended up seeing 3 shows here during my stay in Seattle, they were all incredible! Great musicians, fantastic sound, variety of drinks, in a nice part of town. Plenty of funk, some classic old school and some original tunes plus a few covers made for a great musical experience. Interesting layout means you can hang out at the stage level next to the band or find a nook where you can have a conversation while still enjoying the excellent music. I would be a regular if I lived nearby for sure :^)

I love the Seamonster. I loved it just as it was. I loved the bands, the patrons, the staff, the cramped, somewhat "dive-bar' ambiance; and, the psychedelic mermaids and monster on the wall. I enjoyed the sushi, loved the monster burger, the first remodel, and especially dancing two feet from the performers. Live music nightly and never a cover. So, now a major remodel. I am waiting for the reopening on tenterhooks, on pins and needles, with breath abated. Will success ruin the Seamonster??? It will be a much larger venue with a real stage and a dance floor. Larger bands with larger followings will be playing there. The remodel will be a drastic improvement, and I expect the very best possible outcome. I just hope I can still find a place to park.

Good music, good people, good vibe. I'm sad I don't live closer or I would be here all the time. It is a bit of an odd layout; would be nice if the wall between the bar and the stage wasn't there so it felt more connected. But then I guess it gives people at the bar and tables their own kind of space.

With the name Seamonster, I wasn't sure what to expect until I was told me it was a Jazz and Blues lounge. It's located in a very happenin' location on N. 45th Street in the heart of Seattle where there are many bars, countless restaurants, and local businesses. Our group arrived in the afternoon just after lunch and decided to sit in the bar area. There is plenty of seating with large wall decor hung on top, merchandise, and the bar itself that was fully stocked. The bartender pleasantly came up to us and started taking our order. I ordered their Blue and Red burger, which is made from 100% organic northwest fed beef, blue cheese, smoked thick cut bacon, and pickled red cabbage. I also ordered a Sun and Storm which had strawberry and watermelon rum with ginger beer. The Sun and Storm was very refreshing on a hot sunny day! When the burger came out, it looked too stunning to eat! The fries seemed like they were fried twice to give that extra crispy texture. The bun was out of this world and loaded with sesame seeds, which I did not mind. The pickled cabbage was amazing and I did not waste one bit of it. The burger patty itself was a nice medium with some pink in the middle, and to top it off, the blue cheese was what made the burger for me. I just wished there was a bit more blue cheese in there. There was also a pickle slice and a light red sauce on the side. I asked the bartender what the sauce was and she said it was a homemade ketchup. I LOVED their homemade ketchup. It was not as thick as regular ketchup, but it was light and flavorful, so I kept dipping my burger in the homemade ketchup. Unfortunately, the live band was not there while we had our late lunch, but that was alright. As a first timer, the service and food was a good enough experience for me. I will definitely be returning!

Great mix of people with live music and decent space to dance and mingle. Come on the weekend for some funky fun times.

I've passed by this place countless times when going on my run down 45th and had always felt this would be 'my' kind of place. And it sure is! I came here with my boyfriend for a jazz brunch date. The variety of cozy seating options, a great live jazz band which started right on time, zero crowd and the simple menu make this an absolute five-star place. There are a surprisingly large number of vegetarian options - I don't think any of them were vegan, though. Drinks are okay, nothing great. But the food is plentiful, filling, delicious and seems healthy. Friendly, but slightly overbearing service - I prefer to be left alone for at least ten minutes when I'm eating :/ Seamonster, you've earned yourself a regular. Looking forward to my next weekend brunch here!

Iris was extremely busy, and took the time to ask if what we ordered was what she heard. It was loud, as it being a music venue, but that extra care made a huge difference in a place that serves vs a place that has professional staff. Thank you Iris for making our night a little bit more enjoyable! Also, music is great

Music is rad, cover charge is cheap, and the drinks are amazing. I don't know her name but the bartender makes wicked awesome infused liquors, such as blackberry chai whiskey and pineapple jalapeño tequila (which makes for a killer margarita). Been here twice now and I will hopefully make this a regular spot

I was originally lured to the Seamonster Lounge with the promise of sushi and funk music. Upon arriving, I realized I had been lured into one of the strangest dining experiences of my life. I half expected Old Gregg to emerge from the shadows of this divey lounge to share a glass of the creamy beige and show off his downstairs mixup. When I asked to see the sushi menu, I was informed that they no longer had sushi, and should try the tacos instead. It took every fiber of my being to suppress my laughter. I let the waitress know that I had my heart set on sushi, but would pay for my drink and be back for the funk. According to their menu, there was still an hour left of their happy hour prices, yet she tried to charge me the regular amount. When I pointed out the hours listed on their menu, she told me that those times were wrong, but she would "generously" let me have a dollar off. Wow. So generous. The owners should consider updating their website and menus, instead of allowing customers to deal with this nonsense. After I had gotten my sushi fix, I headed back, and was surprised to find that the place was packed full of, perhaps the strangest, most diverse group of patrons I had ever seen. The band had apparently decided to stop playing music and drink with the patrons instead. Trapped in a steamy, underwater nightmare. Sushi place minus the sushi. Hold the funk. Substitute the tacos.

The Seamonster Lounge has a mural. It's an adult version of The Little Mermaid. According to Todd, the darling new owner of this quirky, old-school bar, the revamping didn't include getting rid of the paintings on the wall. This had a purpose: the sake of keeping some of the place's old charm. The peculiar wall does go well with the new granite bar counters, the hardwood floors, and the refreshed ambiance of this quaint neighborhood bar that serves $3 almost-pints of mojitos until 8 pm. Beware, you will hardly take your eyes off the sea redheads. A wise fellow Yelper, a gentleman with whom I was conversing about very important issues over a drink, stared at the mermaid on the mural, and said something that mixed the words tentacles, Japanese, explicit and x-rated. I smiled while sipping my ambrosial and large mojito, rocking my legs to the rhythm of an ancient U2 song. We continued chitchatting, and listening to another Yelper who was lamenting the lack of dishes offered in Pequeña Havana's menu. Because this new Cuban restaurant happens to be at the Seamonster. But as said by MMAD, they are different businesses. Then I elbowed my first (halfway) mojito (crash, crassshh, Mazel Tov!) and I was served a refill by the sweet and hardworking bartender woman, only this time the mango version. Fabulous. She stayed around to get my comments and approval. I sealed it! More conversation. More random tunes. We listened to America. Then to Corrine Bailey Rae. Then to some old something. But here, randomness adds. We'll be back with the same group of lovelies we went on our second time at this place. The Dude and I can't wait to return to the Seamonster on Saturday night, when a very groovy DJ plays very old Michael Jackson and great other Motown music. ¡Gracias Todd--and for your Mojito--azúuuucar!

I had high hopes for this place. But having gone here this past Friday night, I was disappointed. 1. Music - horribly hilarious. I do enjoy funk from the 70s and 80s funk this band was not (tho it's billed as a funk band). I've been to the Tractor, Triple Door, Tula's, Jazz Alley, Royal Room, Lucid Lounge... and this band paled in comparison. 2. Drinks - didn't try any of the mixed drinks, but they seemed to have the staples (ie. Vodkas - everything from Absolut to Grey Goose, Chopin and Belevedere. Tho now I think about it, I don't remember a Smirnoff). 3. Atmosphere - this place seems like a hangout for regulars. Many patrons knew the owner or the bartenderess. 4. People watching - this earns the two stars I'm giving the place. What an eclectic crowd - wow! College kids to single middle aged guys. Also, gals - this place was a sausage fest on the Friday night I went with my date. By "sausage fest", I mean the guys outnumbered the girls 4 to 1, and several of the guys did resemble sausages. I might just go back, because I'm in the neighborhood, and the crowd seemed interesting. But will be sure to go BEFORE music starts. ********* My above review was written in August and by September the owner of had decided to respond. And, while I thought I'd take the high road by not responding, I do feel very lucky and chosen, particularly when there are many other two- or even one-star reviews for this place, but the proprietor had decided to single me out. Based on the owner's response, I'd like to downgrade my review to one star, but what's the point? If you go, you'll form your own opinions. If I downgrade to one star the owner'll probably hunt me down, throw me and a bottle of lotion down a well and say, "It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it is told." I've written many reviews for businesses, both good and abysmally bad - as have many other Yelpers out there - and I'm continually surprised at the number of business owners who have written me directly thanking me for taking the time to provide comments, or have told me that they are trying to improve. Whether or not they actually do it is another thing, but this attention to service and the desire to do better gets them an extra star in my book.

Hey look, a great place for horrible service. Story time: Upon arriving at the Seamonster Lounge, I grabbed a seat at the bar and asked what was on tap. "Beer," the bartender replied in complete deadpan. I was hoping he was kidding, but either way it was an odd note to start out on. I asked for a Guinness and was promptly served as I stared at the food menu on the wall, but was not asked if I wanted anything. I continued to look at it for the 5-10 minutes that elapsed as I waited for a friend to arrive and was still not asked, and it wasn't because it was busy as I was one of a handful of patrons, and it was an early Tuesday night. Rather, he was chatting with a friend of his own (possibly another coworker) at the other end of the bar the whole time. My friend showed up, ordered a drink, and before I could ask about the food the bartender had already walked off again. Cue the passage of another ten minutes, still nothing so actually had to raise my arm for a while to flag him down. "How do the smoked kielbasa, spicy link, and the gumbo compare?" I asked. "*shrug*" "...Okay, well I'm having a hard time deciding. Do you have a preference of any of them?" "Nope." "... okay. Well how's the link?" "I dunno. It's spicy." This had to be a joke, right? I gave up and ordered the kielbasa while, yet again, he ran off as my friend was mid-sentence to order food of his own. At this point we were both baffled and the night wasn't getting any younger, so we decided to cut our losses whenever the bartender returned, which didn't happen for quite some time (surprise). When he finally returned, he noticed that we'd finished our drinks and asked if I wanted another Guinness. "Actually, we'd like to close out." "Huh?" "We'd like to close out." "What about your food?" "Go ahead and cancel it." "It's already cooking." "Okay, I'll pay for it then but we're going to leave." "Why, because I didn't have an opinion?" "Not just that - one thing after another. Not feeling the service." "You know what? Don't worry about the drink." "All right, well then here's the cash for my friend's." "Fine, here's your change. I'm sure you'll go and Yelp about this." Sure, why not? But first, we went to a pub just down the block and had excellent service.

We all need funk in our lives, and this place serves up an all-you-can-eat funk buffet. My mind was blown from the moment I walked in, the vibe was electric and the band was on point. The layout of the bar almost belongs in Belltown, as it is very long and narrow. What this allows for is the unique opportunity to be close to the band, regardless of when you show up. A great spot to take a few friends from out of town, but I wouldn't go with more than four people as you will have a hard time staying together. No cover when I went on a Saturday. Will be back very soon!

Friday. Live. Funk. Smiling faces and cheap drinks. Tight space but next door should be opening up in no time. So close to University City but not an ounce of college bar vibe. There's no ventilation so it can get a little bodily in there. Like eastern Europe sauna bodily.

We were up in Seattle for the MLS Cup final this past weekend. The Galaxy sucked but this place sure didn't. We only really went in because we are fans of the indie band The Wedding Present and Seamonsters was the name of one of their classic albums from the 90's. Thank god David Gedge didn't name that album McDonalds, because we would have missed out on this great place. Where do I start? When we arrived the bar was almost empty, but it looked nice, well decorated and arranged and the barman was super friendly and very helpful. We ordered a Guinness each and looked at the menu. WTF???? Four bucks an item???? I got the pork stew and it was really delicious. My friend had the tortilla soup which was equally nice and completely vegan. Then we added the slider burgers (best ever) chicken sliders and our veggie mate got the veggie sliders. The chicken was shredded, spicy and very nice. Our veggie mate Fergal was bit disappointed with the veggie sliders, claimed they were too garlicky. Anyway, apart from that we had a great time and after ordering all that food and having nine pints of Guinness and a glass of wine between us, the bill only came to 65 bucks. Can't beat that. We decided to leave before the "experimental" jazz band played, but noted that the place filled up completely as we waited for our cab, many attractive young ladies included with the crowd. Oh well, our loss. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Seattle.

1. I have been there. It is dank. Smelly, dirty and swampy. 2. I live near this hell hole 3. They are louder than necessary - I like music, I actually like the music they play there. It is just egregious. 4. I think I'm getting old. I never wanted to be 'that' guy. Also, I don't understand their opening hours. They seem completely random.

I have found this place really stinks about one third of the times I stop here. Kinda smells like cat pee... Anyhoo, for the times where there was no smell, I've always enjoyed this place to death. The best night to come is Wednesday, where there's no cover and you can groove to some of the best trios and quartets in the city. They've completed the light remodeling, and the interior is well layed out with a speakeasy feel to it. Drinks are strong, and they've expanded the beer selection.