Shingletown Saloon

shingle town is one of the best bars i have ever been to. not only do they have amazing prices for all of their drinks, but it’s one of the few places that i feel safe at staying until 2 am. security and the owner are always super attentive to the people in here and make sure it’s a safe place for everyone. which is very important for me as a female. i could come here alone and still feel extremely safe. it’s always a fun crowd, fun music, great drinks and good vibes. the staff, bouncers and the owner are all absolutely amazing people. amazing place!!

Shingletown is hands-down one of the most welcoming and comfortable bars I’ve been to. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel right at home with their friendly, down-to-earth attitude. The country-themed atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it’s the kind of place where you can let loose and have fun without any worries. One thing that really stands out is how safe and respected I feel as a woman here. The bartenders and staff are always attentive, making sure everyone is having a good time while also looking out for their guests. Whether you’re out with friends or even stopping by solo, there’s a strong sense of security, which is so important. The owner and all the staff know all the regulars by name and make us feel very welcomed and safe. The crowd is fun and welcoming, the music is great, and they even have events like karaoke and line dancing that add to the charm. Plus, the drinks are fantastic, and the food, especially the chicken, is the perfect addition to a night out. If you’re looking for a place that feels like home, with good vibes and even better people, Shingletown is the place!

This place is so much fun!!! I come for karaoke on Sundays/Wednesdays and the vibe is great. It’s a country bar, but everyone sings songs from every genre. Even the DJ’s on the weekends are mixing it up. The owner has gotten to know the regulars by name which is really cool since it creates a more welcoming atmosphere. Also appreciate that they’ll address anyone who is out to make people uncomfortable—this is a safe bar to frequent and I love coming around. Highly recommend!

Great bar layout with sweet patio space and open kitchen. Beautiful wood bar, it's obvious they spent time and money designing the whole joint. Good beer selection and food menu- we only had deviled eggs which are great but they have good organic and vegetarian options . Went to watch a sports game and it was perfect! The only drawback was they were playing country music??!!

STAY FAR AWAY. Not a safe place for women - but Kings is, which is close to Tractor, woman and local owned, better prices, and a true representation of Old Ballard - caring, connected, community of people that work hard, look out for each other and respect the safety of women. The staff at Kings would never allow three grown men touch you and try to physically remove you from the establishment for asking questions about the questionable way your drink was handled.

The bouncer physically pushed me because I took a water cup outside of the bar. He accused me of sneaking alcohol, but in reality I was holding a water cup. Solid bar but the bouncer was physically touching me now following me out.

Everyone that works here is so rude - especially security. They let their friends do/say whatever they want to paying patrons. Willy never come back here

Honestly I love this bar on drinking nights. The hay is on the floor and people love to enjoy themselves. I know no country songs but I go with the flow. I have been here twice and plan on coming back

They tried to said they don't feel comfortable serving me. Kind of bs but whether. Overall the service is alright but they don't want to put in extra effort to make your experience better!

They were so nice and let me bring in our own food when they had a limited kitchen. Drinks and live music were great. Our group loved playing w the table top games.

NOT A SAFE SPACE! the man pouring my drink was acting weird so I asked what his name was. I then walked to the side of the bar and asked another bartender what the man's name was who poured my drink and he gave me a different name than what the man who poured my drink had given me. I raised my concerns that the man had given me a fake name and was acting weird and then the second bartender who I was speaking with revealed themselves as THE OWNER. instead of offering to remake my drink or reassure me in anyway he immediately claimed that I "nearly assaulted him and came behind the bar". I was so shocked at the blatant lie that I just stood there (on the other side of the bar entrance where I had been). he then called over two other men and they ALL THREE put their hands on me and started pulling me towards the door saying I needed to leave. I made eye contact with the two female bartenders and asked them for help but they did nothing. I ended up calling the police because I wanted something recorded that weird stuff was going down at this bar but unfortunately I was told the owner had the right to ask anyone to leave. I am fine but am terrified for any woman to experience what I did.

TLDR; almost no alcohol in my drink, suspected racism or at least very terrible service. I always get a long island iced tea when I go out. I must've gotten it a thousand times. I ordered it like always this time, but honestly I didn't taste any alcohol. I asked my friend, and she also tried. She said she didn't taste alcohol either. I spoke with the bartender (female. Didn't catch her name). She said that by the state of Washington, she's not legally allowed to give more than 3.5oz of alcohol. I didn't watch her put it in, so idk if she put 3.5oz. But in all my experiences, when I've mentioned it, it's never been a problem for a bartender to put a little more in. I've even been a bartender in the past, and never heard any such rule. My husband tried to talk to the bar manager (or owner), and made a pouty face while asking him to put some more. The bartender then *threw away our drink* and told us to leave. This man threw us out for "giving the bartender a hard time and making faces." Honestly, it didn't make sense at all. We weren't rowdy, we didn't do anything except take a few sips of the drink, and let them know there was almost no alcohol in there. But, in light of the ambiance, almost every patron at the bar was a white person. The two bartenders/owner were also white. The treatment of us and this small situation didn't make sense at all. I hate to assume, but based on this small interaction, it really smacks of racism. I'm an asian american, and my husband is Indian. The two friends we came with were also Indian. I honestly can't understand why else they would throw us out for making a pouty face and pointing out that they were skimping us. If I paid for a drink at a bar, I expect to taste some alcohol. Especially with a drink like long island iced tea, which should have several different types of alcohols in there. Even after the fact, I tried to research the bartender laws in Washington and saw nothing on the web about only 3.5oz being allowed to be served per drink in the state of Washington. Will never visit again, and don't recommend for other persons of color.

Such a fun and entertaining spot to hang out at! Had nothing but a good time the multiple times I've been here. Btw all these 1 star posts regarding the staff being racist are outrageous and don't reflect the bar

So fun. Sam is the best bartender ever we love her!!!! Great spot to end a night at, and love love love karaoke nights as well.

Ooooh, I love shingletown. It has a dive bar vibe, but has solid drinks and food, and the hay bales and straw is a fun little touch. They also have nice waitstaff that are happy to chat with you and help you figure out your order if you want to change things up from your usual. And, although I haven't yet been, I can't wait to hit up the country karaoke!

The owner Daniel was amazing! He reserved a table for our bachelorette group of 14, set up a pong table for us, and took our song requests for dancing. Never had a better experience with a bar owner, we stayed there most of the night and felt safe as well!

Horrible service here, took forever to get served and was skipped multiple times while other non-POC customers walked up and ordered before me. As I stood there I wondered why I had even come knowing full well the demographic that's attracted to this business. Stay far away for a good time!

You have a racist ableist man working your door. This man was black and had a lot to say about woman.

I'm not really a country fan, but this bar has always looked appealing when I've been in Ballard and walking around. In the summer it looks especially inviting with the big open windows and the patio out front. I finally made it in and had the best time at Thursday night Bingo. The host was super fun and the prizes were pretty great. I am strangely addicted to being able to eat salty peanuts and throw them on the floor. The staff behind the bar are helpful and attentive. The bathroom situation is a little strange, but I'm assuming it's a work in progress. In fact I think it changed from my first visit to my second. I'd definitely stop by if I was having a drink in the area. I can't really imagine how they do line dancing in this space, but I bet it's fun to watch. I'd love to make it beer pong night sometime.

Owner Dan Murphy has erected a slice of country honkytonk Heaven in old Scandanavian-yuppified Ballard. Thanks for the refreshing reminder of helping us let our hair down and get back to our roots!

The bar has a reputation of being one of the biggest date rape bars in seattle. I also had the displeasure of meeting the owner at a bar called the Meyer. As said bar he has a reputation for causing problems, including causing a stink when asked to provide id. Tonight he got my drinks pulled while I was outside smoking. The man moved my backpack away from my seat and two drinks to make way for him and his partner. This resulted in the bar losing money as they had to repour what got thrown out due to his actions. If your reading this owner dude, you own a bar, there isn't anyway you don't know bar manners. Be better dude

Was hired at a mutually agreed pay rate of $30/hr. Worked a probationary shift where after the owner refused to pay the agreed upon rate. Rather than call the bar manager who hired me he decided to drunk and angrily attack me personally calling me lazy and dishonest when he couldn't honor his own staff's commitments. I'm just glad I'm not the kind of person that will be bullied around by a coward taking advantage of young(mainly college aged) employees. There's plenty of bars in Ballard. Why support one that treats employees like this?

DJ Switch should switch his profession immediately Just bad music choice Thought the tracks were skipping...just his horrible DJ'ing. Bad country music. Nothing to sing along to. Full of college students. Cheap PBR's though which is decent.

Racist bartender. Me and my wife, both of us are asian and we went there and ordered a drink, they were pretty rude and gave us a drink with barely no alcohol. We asked them to remake the drink but the bartender was an asshole and tossed away the current drink we had. I think because we were not white and blonde.

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE HERE. went with a group of friends to Santacon and made a stop here. Usually we are big time shingletown people.... Never again. Kicked my friend out of the bar and cut her off from drinking even though she only had one drink. Really sad this place turned to this and we will now be switching our go to spot to something else in Ballard. 1/5 BUMMMMMER!

I went in, said I had to pee, and they threw me out. Then they claimed I was "too drunk" bc I had to pee, and for that reason they couldn't let me back in (my friends were already in the bar). Then they threatened to beat me up in the street and then lynch me bc I had to pee when I entered their bar. Really weird interaction tbh

If you enjoy country music and don't want to drive out of Seattle come out! I have come for karaoke on Sunday and I have came out on a Friday for dancing. The problem is the place is so small there is no room to dance.I was a little disappointed that the bartenders really make the drink lite.with all the ice and soda, there is no alcohol. I finish the drinks so quickly in those little cups.

The OWNER and bouncers of this bar are atrocious and VIOLENT. At no point should someone be attacked for bumping into a bouncer in a crowded bar hallway - the owner and a group of his bouncers ganged up on my boyfriend, kicked him out, threw punches, and shoved him to the ground. I felt incredibly unsafe and frankly lucky they didn't swing at me. We reported the assault to the cops in hopes of it maybe leading to some repercussions to the owner in the future.

Great bartenders and a great atmosphere inside! Was a little disappointed on the music by the DJ. It's a country themed bar but the music wasn't very country at times. But i'm from Georgia so maybe i'm just used to every song being country! Other than that had a great time

This is my 3rd time being at Shingletown. I love this spot. However, they really disappointed me today. Chase the "manager/security " asked the bartender to no serve me drinks because he thought I was drunk. No chase, I had 2 drinks, and I was not drunk. They did not kick me out and the rest of the staff were really respectful but it was a buzz kill when Chase decided for me to not get any more drinks. If this is the owner, please check the cameras on July 8-9. There is not a single moment when I was in your bar where I was acting out for him to decide that I do not get served for the night. I wanted to spend my birthday in this play but now I'm disappointed. NOT COOL CHASE

If your looking for a one of a kind experience in Ballard then Shingletown is your place. Not only do they have good drinks but they also have amazing food . We had the Brisket tacos and they definitely hit the spot. The staff are all a lot of fun and make this a great late night bar to add to your list.

The drinks were overpriced and I witnessed the bar owner punch someone out front. Will not be returning and I suggest you go elsewhere

Definitely a great spot to visit in Ballard. I visited for happy hour and was greeted by a warm smile and an offer of a drink by the bar tender. I love ciders so I asked for suggestions and got a great recommendation before committing to ordering a boot size drink. Only came for drinks but the menu item looked good. Definitely will come back when I have time to stay for food and drinks. In the meanwhile, enjoy your boot size drink and stay for whatever "activities" happening any particular night.

Love this bar!! Owner is great & so are the bartenders. We will keep coming back for sure.

Random country bar in Seattle and peanut shells all over the floor! It's not my scene. My husband and I grabbed a beer here before heading to Majestic Bay for a movie. If country bars are your thing, might be okay, but I couldn't stand the music and vibe of the bar. Likely won't be back as there is so much more beer/cocktail spots in Ballard!

It's always good to get out and see some new people! I love this place in Ballard! My friends live here and I always enjoy my self! Tasty drinks, trivia night, and more! I'm a fan of the spot. I always get the cauliflower which is BOMB! I've only been here a few times and each time ha sheen great! stop on in if your in the area! Dont be shy!

***THEY AUTOMATICALLY ADD 20% SERVICE FEE TO YOUR CHECK--YOU DO NOT NEED TO TIP. THIS WAS NOT EXPLAINED TO ME BY OUR SERVERS, BUT I CAUGHT IT WHEN THE CHECK CAME*** Personally I like the idea of including service and not asking me to tip. If you have a problem with this, move out of the stone age. Adapt or perish, children. Decided to make the most of our cheat day with a trip to Shingletown in search of a burger. All day happy hour on Sunday, sweet! Beer selection is respectable. I think I saw a dozen offerings on the blackboard. Mostly local, with a Colorado beer thrown in as well. The important thing is that someone is truly choosing their beers, instead of just choosing their distributor's "craft package" of the same "craft" shit you will find on tap in a lot of places. $12 cocktails? This appears to be a sneaky trend (not just local to Ballard, to be fair) of pricing your food reasonably, but gouging for cocktails (which already have high profit margins). Yay for capitalism, but I'll stick to beer, k thx bai. Food was overall good. The french fries were cooked well. The fry sauce was pretty good, but the green stuff on top left a little bit to be desired. The pork was delicious, but a larger offering of the pork would have been nice. The sliders were dynamite. We tried both varieties of slider available, and they were all great. Well seasoned, packed with flavor, and the produce was of high quality (we distinctly remember the yellow tomatoes sticking out--in a good way.) We got the blood orange sorbet with the thai basil pearls. My significantly better half enjoyed it more than I did, but those are totally her flavors. The sorbet was very sweet, but had a great creamy texture--almost more like a gelato or ice cream than a typical sorbet. The stand out here were the burgers. If you're looking for a burger or a beer, COME HERE.

Didn't really have much of an experience here, but I liked the bar and thought I'd review it. The remains of our large group who had travelled to Seattle decided to stop here and kill some time (and of course have a drink) before heading to the airport. We were here for maybe an hour and half on a late Sunday afternoon and it was empty. We ordered our drinks at the bar and then seated ourselves and when our waitress came by she was EXTREMELY nice and never pressured us into ordering anything else. She even asked what music we wanted to listen to. The bar itself has a country vibe. There's peanut shells on the ground and peanut bowls at every table. If you ran out you can go refill yours from the large barrel in the front of the restaurant. The beer selection wasn't huge, but the Honey Cream Ale I ordered was delicious and hit the spot. We had gone to the breweries in Ballard the night before in the "other" part of the neighborhood so it was kind of nice to check out a "regular" bar (not a brewery) as well.

"Won't you take me down to..." Shingletown?! This is a cool, new spot on Market Ave. in Ballard. It took over the old Po Dog spot. It is a 21+ bar with several beers on tap, a decent liquor selection, and the food menu offers small plates and some entrees. My gal pal and I discovered this place on it's official grand opening day. We walked in at 6pm and stumbled out around midnight... Apparently we enjoyed ourselves so much that we lost track of time! There's an outdoor space that extends onto the sidewalk, and the front windows open up so that everyone gets fresh air on those nice warm summer days. The inside is rustic, modern. There's tons of wood complemented with an exposed brick wall, and some steel elements. The drink menu consists of wine, beer (draft and bottled) and craft cocktails. There were at least 16 beers on tap and they offer growler fills, too! The food menu offers appetizers, small plates, salads, sandwiches, main entrees, and sweets. We had small snacks throughout our evening: popcorn, deviled eggs (x2), cured meats plate, and beet & apple salad. All items were pretty good, just enough to keep us satisfied. There is no Happy Hour as of yet, but we were told they were planning on it. Even though we came in on grand opening day, our service was great. Usually you expect service to be sub-par for new places, but Shingletown was orchestrated as if it had been here for ages. Major props to Joshua! We'll definitely put this spot on our list of places to visit while we're in Ballard.

Jesus Christ turn your music down. It's absurd how loud it is on a week night. Not to mention it's country music. I've been here 3 times and each time its rebranded. Apparently they couldn't make it as a craft cocktail bar in Ballard (go figure) and so they chose some weird niche to stay relevant. Peanuts scattered everywhere which is not only tacky and unsanitary but also disrespectful to anyone with a peanut allegory. Not to mention a law suit waiting to happen. From everyone who lives near this bar - Turn down the fucking music. Thanks.

I'm a Ballard local and when this bar came on the scene it changed market street in the best way!!! If you're looking for a great time, you've found it! All the songs they play are so good, whether you are a die hard country fan or not you will more than likely enjoy yourself! Drinks are decently priced and the events they throw are also a blast. Shingletown is where it's at!

Small portions but the food is solid. I had the "duo of calamari" and the "smoked sea scallops w/grilled corn purée". Both were very tasty and I thoroughly enjoyed them. But both were also tiny portion sizes. The scallops seemed like one single scallop sliced into four slivers. The calamari featured baby squid along with more dipping sauce than meat. Tasty but only filling for wee nymphs. I also tasted my friends order of "smoked butter poached shrimp ceviche" and the "second date" chocolate dessert. The ceviche was light and refreshing and surprisingly featured several decent sized shrimp. The dessert adventure had a LOT going on including homemade pop rocks. This was a gross miscarriage of justice on what was a lovely dollop of dark chocolate. I cannot recommend that particular nonsense. Not to you, friend. One thing I absolutely LOVED was that 20% is added to all bills. They do this so the staff can earn a decent wage. I applaud this. It's better all the way around.

2020 UPDATE ALERT: they have a new bouncer who is the man. Changed to 5 stars. Cheers. ---- This would be the best bar in Seattle if it wasn't for the unhinged bouncer. I have never seen such little power go to someone's head. This is a man who almost got into a physical fight with the DJ because the DJ wanted to bring in one of his friends. The DJ is also a great guy who plays absolute bangers. With that being said, the bartenders pour ice cold beer and give great service. I'll change this to a 5 star rating when Shingletown firesthe bouncer or send him to anger management classes.

Last night I fell in love with Ballard all over again. I stopped hanging out in the area because I got tired of the same old places, so its great to see a new spot in the neighborhood. I had the opportunity to attend their soft opening last night and I truly had a blast. It's such a gorgeous venue. There's no bad seat in the house! It has a great atmosphere, huge selection of craft beers, delicious food and fantastic customer service. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for a chill, low key pub and eatery in Ballard. Great new addition to the neighborhood. I definitely plan on going back.

I have previously loved this bar, but they treated me poorly tonight... I walked in and not too long later I was mistaken for a drunken teenager... it was very confusing... I was unnecessarily thrown out of the bar and cut off, because I was "drunk" despite coherency and calmly, and politely asking the bouncer for elaboration on my ejection. I will not be coming back.

I can appreciate a good country bar coming from the south. It's nice to have a beer and listen to some Zac Brown. I also love the peanuts and tossing the shells where you please. Obviously if you have a peanut allergy it is very apparent peanuts are present, so stop whining about that part. The bartender was solid and quick to refill my beer boots. We had thing wings - they could of been crispier but not a big deal. Glad Ballard has a country bar. That is all..

Such a fantastic new place in Ballard! Nice atmosphere and vibe inside. The drinks are all amazing, especially the Maple Old Fashioned. The ice cube has an orange peel frozen inside of it so as it melts you get more flavor. We also had the Bacalo Bites and Cheese plate. Both great appetizers that will definitely leave you wanting more. The staff was fantastic and our service was fast! Will definitely be coming back and bringing my friends.

The only place to get my country music fix in the area... Always a good time at Shingletown!! Karaoke, line dancing and kids music!!

I went to Shingletown and I thought they were a county music bar. They played pop music the entire time and ruined my night.

Sadly, my friend chose this slick lumber dump for her birthday dinner. I found it annoying that the wait staff was rude and seemed to selectively not really give a crap about our table. My friend's order was taken and then the server forgot about taking my order so I waited an excessive amount of time just because I needed another minute. My fungi burger was over-seasoned with salt and piled on with whatever seasonings the chef thought would taste good. (Yes, it's a good idea to taste the food you decide to serve the public.) Then, toward the end of the meal, the server only bothered to ask about the taste of my friend's burger after learning mine was inedible. Later with the salt caking my tongue, I sat begging to be acknowledged to be served a second beverage while the table next to me was warmly talked up by the bartender all quaint-like and sweet. "I can make that happen," I overheard him promise to his other guests. He walked by and looked directly at our empty glasses not offering us anything at all. Oh but I can say they have decent tots. Can't really screw those up though. You can keep your shingles to yourselves. Yikes.

Visited Seattle for a weekend from LA. Looked up cool bars and this place popped up and thankful I it did! Great vibe cool bartenders and country music! Definitely recommend this bar if you like country! All the bangers!

One of my fave places in Ballard. Don't know how it's still a hidden gem! Would recommend for large or small intimate gatherings. Good is good cocktails are amazing. Seriously I can taste the love!!!

What the hell. My girlfriend and I have been here multiple times and keep trying to like it. We just can't. The service each time has been laughable. Like, actually lol. Sitting at the bar does nothing as the man in the kanga hat is worthless. You want a beer or cocktail? Prepare to wait 15 minutes more than you'd expect because this gentleman is too busy looking anywhere other than right in front of his face. I believe he's the owner and he's clearly more interested in serving groups than ones and twos stopping by for a quick drink. This has been the case multiple times. Will not go back. Will not recommend. Nothing notable here to draw new guests in. Buh bye.

If you enjoy friendly staff, tons of ICE COLD beer, great cocktails, lively atmosphere and tossing peanut shells on the floor you need to check out the Shingletown Saloon. I applaud the owners commitment to keeping Ballard fun and unique with spots like this. Always evolving shows me their desire to keep improving and continually earning our business. Check out the karaoke and line dancing, its a hoot!

Everything sounds GREAT, but in actuality is just OK. Interesting-sounding cocktails end up tasting ok -- good, but not great. The flavors in the food are good, but it felt like something was missing from each dish to really make it special. I'd say the drinks are better than the food overall. If the prices were lower, I might be a bit more forgiving, but at those prices, I expect a more polished product. Oh, and the automatic 20% gratuity? I'm torn. On the one side, there's nothing I hate more than doing math after a few drinks, so thanks for doing it for me! However, I think 15% is sufficient as a "service fee." Ideally the "service fee" is covered by the cost of the product, but it's hard to diverge from standard restaurant practices when it comes to pricing, so I get it. Eh, the 20% gratuity won't keep me away, but the underwhelming food probably will.

Country music & beyond KIND staff!! This is the BEST bar :) its always sooo much fun!

I've enjoyed this bar for their continued coverage of UFC cards. Good customer service and fair prices. But before I can join you guys again -- I called to ask if you're hosting UFC 243. I searched your website and FB pages, didn't see anything nor are you listed On the UFC BARs website as you once were. So I tried calling to confirm .... and you're just letting your phones ring endlessly. Please Answer your phone OR remove the number from your website, Facebook, and Google maps.