Southgate Roller Rink

Well Seattle thinks of it all. A roller rink inside a bar and a live band playing in the middle of the rink. Roller skating brought a lot of childhood memories back! It was a blast. It was kinda of expensive it was $50 for two people. It was from 9-midnight. 3 hours of skating is plenty anyway. The live music was super loud so don’t expect to carry on any type of conversation but the regular music in general was just right when the band wasn’t playing. The rink is small but it’s still a good time. Gather up your friends and make some more fun memories!

The "learning to roller skate" class was excellent! All of the staff were fun, helpful, and very talented. They split the class into 2 groups based on skill & prior experience. It is family friendly, a great excuse to move your body, and easily some of the most fun I've had in a while for only ~$35/person! The class was about 1hr and included the next two hours of Open Skating if your legs have the endurance for it! Highly recommend!

I had a fantastic time skating, especially since it was my first experience on the rink. The staff was incredibly attentive and supportive. I also enjoyed the music; they played a great mix of classic oldies that everyone loves and newer songs that the kids enjoy. Prices are affordable and adequate, and the parking is a good size. There are a couple of things missing that really detract from the experience. Firstly, there is no air conditioning, so if you visit during the summer, be prepared for the heat. Additionally, there are no lockers available. The environment was very family-oriented, and everyone was friendly, so it wasn't a major issue for us. However, it's definitely something to keep in mind.

I went for a concert in the middle of the roller rink and it was a lot cooler than I could have imagined. Wondeeful atmosphere, great staff, and plenty of fun just rollerblading around the rock blasting from the center of the rink. Just please make sure to fix the right paddle on The Munsters pinball machine, it's busted

FUN EXPERIENCE THE ROLLER RINK WITH SPECIAL EVENTS . GREAT FOR GROUPS . FRIENDLY STAFF . PARKING LOT . COCKTAIL BAR AND GAMES . BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES

I recently visited Southgate Roller Skating Rink in Seattle and had a genuinely fun time. The atmosphere was lively, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The skate rentals were in decent condition, which made for a smooth experience on the rink. I also appreciated the fair pricing, which made it an accessible and enjoyable outing.(the skates were included) One unique perk was the TVs around the venue—perfect for catching a Seahawks game while taking a break from skating. However, there were a few drawbacks. The seating areas could be improved, as they were sticky and felt cramped, making it less inviting to relax. The bar was quite small, and the lack of proper ventilation made the space feel stuffy and, at times, funky. Food options were limited, which was a bit disappointing when hunger hit mid-session. The rink's hours were somewhat inconvenient, as they seemed to close and reopen at odd times. Another issue was the number of children on the rink; while it’s great that it's family-friendly, their frequent falls made it difficult to skate at full speed or go all out. Lastly, I noticed there wasn’t a secure place to store belongings, which is something I’d love to see added in the future. Also I think I’d be cool if we could request songs! Overall, despite the minor inconveniences, I’d definitely return. The fun atmosphere and reasonable pricing outweighed the cons, and I’d recommend it for anyone looking for a nostalgic and active outing. The parking is decent, but I imagine when it gets packed it might become difficult.

A great spot for a date, birthday, or you just feel the need to skate! I’ve been going here off and on for the last four years and I always recommend it to friends who wanna step back in time to when roller rinks were a common place to unwind and have some fun. Friendly staff, cheap prices, and an inviting atmosphere for all walks of life.

Recently enjoyed skating here and I really enjoyed myself! The DJ was great, the staff were super friendly and there’s a really nice vibe throughout the entire place. The only thing that was thought was not okay was that a section of the skating rink floor was in need of repair. Perhaps it got wet or something but otherwise I was able to skate and do some moves like the other great skilled skaters were doing too! The rink isn’t really big but it’s sufficient for a good time out with family and friends or whatever. There’s pizza next door for food choices and a bar for water and drinks. Hopefully, you’ll experience some good rink time like I did yesterday and feel the nice vibe that permeates the atmosphere.

It had been 35 years since I last laced up my skates but it didn't stop me from having a good time. The Southgate Roller Rink combines some delightful nostalgia - limbo, anyone? with some modern twists - like Pride skate night and live bands and roller derby. Equipment is clean, floor is well maintained and staff are nice. And I wasn't clinging to the wall nearly as much as I thought I would be!

Well Seattle thinks of it all. A roller rink inside a bar and a live band playing in the middle of the rink. Roller skating brought a lot of childhood memories back! It was a blast. It was kinda of expensive it was $50 for two people. It was from 9-midnight. 3 hours of skating is plenty anyway. The live music was super loud so don't expect to carry on any type of conversation but the regular music in general was just right when the band wasn't playing. The rink is small but it's still a good time. Gather up your friends and make some more fun memories!

The roller rink was perfect for a lighthearted, energetic goodbye party for my friend. It was my first time roller skating, and I had a lot of fun. It was pretty easy to pick up as a beginner, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. You can also enjoy snacks, drinks, and music while watching people or chatting :)

Always a good time at Southgate Roller Rink. Last night some friends played the center stage. Amazingly, the sound was decent. You can swing out to the center to watch the band with/without skates. Staff are friendly. Bar drinks solid. Mix of skater talent. All levels. Cheap, quality fun!

Such a fun place with great prices and a rentable karaoke room!! Love that this place is 21+. They're very strict about it as they declined a guest in our 20+ reservation party who forgot her ID. We were all obviously a group of 26-32 years, and unfortunately our friend lived too far to go and get her ID. There is also no AC in there so it gets extremely sweaty!!!! We still had a great time and enjoyed our adult celebration. Band night was super awesome.

Talk about a blast from the past. This roller rink gave me some beloved childhood memories of roller skating and I absolutely love it. The roller skating rink has some unique character. The wooden floors are not all leveled, the rental skates are old, and the interior still has the old arcades from the 90s. But that is what makes this such a unique and amazing place. I like how their music selection features various genres. Staff was friendly and even struck up a conversation with us. Not to mention, there's an adults section with a bar. The bartenders were also friendly and speedy with drink service. Skate rental was about $15 a person. Very reasonable price and a lot of fun.

A perfect mix of nostalgia and fun--gritty but welcoming. Friendly people, a full karaoke room, and a great time for families, all at a fair price for Seattle.

I've wanted to try this place forever and much thought went into my rating.. Cons: -super small skate floor -uneven skate floor that can really throw you off -uneven flooring around the outside of the skate floor with different types of trim to skate over to get from point a to point b -you can't have drinks anywhere but a tiny bar area - weird! We were there for a 21+ event but couldn't have a drink at our table? And the tiny bar area was packed. So we were drinkless and you lost money. -if you want to go to the lower bar, you have to skate DOWN to it which seemed a little nuts -WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE which made skating an absolute mess and seemed dangerous Pros: -loved the DJ -inexpensive entry cost -parking -loved the decor and vibe inside - if we could have gotten drinks, we would have just taken off our skates and people watched... but then I suppose we may have just gone to a bar for that I have been wanting to go when there is a band in the center of the rink but now after seeing how small the space is, I just can't see us going back. I adore how popular skating is again. It's nostalgic for sure! I was so happy to see so many skaters all decked out living their best lives. I love how loved this place was and I want it to thrive as we need our rinks to stick around! People love it there and that makes me happy. This is obviously just a personal opinion. Long live the rink!

$12 entry fee. Extra for skate rentals. Two hour skate sesh. Ample parking. SMALL roller rink with wooden floors. Bar inside for 21+. One big fan by the skate rental counter. Some food selections. NO AIR CONDITIONING. I repeat, NO AIR CONDITIONING!!! I would not have chosen to come here had I known that there is no A/C. If you don't like the heat, find another rink. Family fun, priceless. Memories for a lifetime made. Will I return? Not in the summer. It is hot in there.

Spoiler alert - I broke my wrist here! Wasn't on my phone. Wasn't doing tricks, wasn't even drunk. This is not. I repeat NOT a place for beginners or those looking for an easy, fun, moderate paced skate. It gets PACKED and there are tons of Middle Aged white dudes, who, during their midlife crisis, decided to try their hand, or should I say feet, at their old hobby from the mid 80's. they are fast, careless and take up a lot of space. They will cut you off, zig zag in and out of your path without even a blink of hesitation. Cue in a fall and broken wrist. As expected, none of them even turned around. Some welcoming community. Now, I've been here before with a school group and had fun. less aggressive skaters and fewer of them would make a world of a difference. $25 out and stuck typing with one hand. Maybe go bowling instead?

Awesome roller rink that takes you back in time! The staff is very friendly and the disco lights and music are killer! Swing by around 8:30pm for the adults only skate and fun, themed nights!

I love this place more than ever. I actually he up in this place. Started going at like 8 years old and I went every single day they were open until I turned like 14. I was on there skate asked team as well. Would love to find some of the skates that were on the team with me and would love to find Mr. Jarish and his family again which he was the one who managed the team and his wife and family owned the place. His mother in law was the owner. I can't remember her name now but talk about the nicest nicest lady alive. That she was I loved them all like they were my own family and they all took me in as if I was there family. I would love to see any of them this day or any of there kids. I took my grand children there about a month ago to show them what they're Grandma did growing up and where I didn't ask my time. It was morning at all like it used to be with all my people no longer there. It brought back so much happy times in my life and I felt like a kid again but was not the same without everyone with me..

I'm a super beginner skater and I had a really good time! It was $20 entrance fee for the 21+ night, which includes skates rental, but you could also bring your own skates. The rink was a bit small and some parts of the floor boards were uneven so it made it a bit harder as someone who is learning to skate and others just breeze past you very close in proximity. There's a small bar and they serve were pizza + pretzels too.

Super kind and helpful staff! The rink is a bit small but that makes a newbie like me happy. Great vibes and has a connected bar! But please don't drink too much before you skate

Came here for the first time for a birthday celebration. There is an entrance fee anf a separate rental fee if you need to get skates. Apparently it is kinda spendy to reserve a party table, but there are other tables if you can find them. I brought my 7 year old niece, who does not know how to skate. Normally she gets the little assist scooting thing, but they don't have those here. They allow a person not wearing skates into the rink to help the newbie. It gets pretty crowded but it seemed like people were pretty respectful, though we weren't in the part that was dense with skaters. There is staff skating around who check in when you take a tumble. The music is good. The sound is good. The food is what you would expect for a skating rink. There is a bar. There are video games and claw games that are a lot of money! 10 dollars to play the claw game!! Wowowow. All in all a good time. Would go again!

Bartender girl would not stop staring at us it made my date uncomfortable. She cut us off after two drinks, Went all the way up to our table to ask why I didn't leave a tip then got mad when I told her it was because of those two reasons and angrily told us to leave. If your looking for a good bar in the area try Buho across the street from this rude establishment

A friend of ours organized a karaoke/roller skating party (the activities were done separately) and we had so much fun. The karaoke room is in the back bar and has amazing wallpaper and every song we wanted to sing. And the drink service was prompt and charming. Highly recommend for a group hang.

This was my first time skating in about 40 years, and I was nervous. I did the beginner lesson and was moving safely, though slowly, within a couple minutes. The staff did a great job of making it safe, friendly, and fun. I will go back.

We were here on a Sunday evening around 9pm. There was a good DJ. They charged us $15 which included skates rentals. We were all beginners but I think the ambience was really nice. They have a bar as well which I think that Sunday there was a drag show happening at their bar area.

I got dizzy going in circles. Small rink. Overcrowded. Not worth it for me. No theme, no breaks in between to really mix up the fun

The Southgate Roller Rink is a fun place to relive some nostalgia of your youth and have a great time with friends. I went here for my friend's birthday get together and we had a blast at the Tuesday night adults only skate time. Skating with a DJ harkened back to the time of our youth and it also provided a great opportunity for everyone to mingle and hang out. It was especially fun to watch some of the real skaters that were out on the floor because there were some crazy tricks happening. This would make for any fun group outing or a neat date idea.

I've been a regular skater here for YEARS and I love the community and this rink. However, I had a very negative experience with one of the staff named Milo (bouncer). He was really aggressive and took my belongings from my hands as I was trying to place them on the counter to retrieve my ID... I moved his soda over not even two inches so that I could reach for my wallet and he got very angry. I was not behind the staff counter or even near the back room. I was simply putting my stuff down on the customer counter. Then, after sarcastically saying "have a good night" to me I responded that "I won't be here long" and he literally said "I hope so"... really rude and unprofessional. As I said, I've been a regular skater here for years and have NEVER had issues with staff or anyone for that matter but watch out for this guy, he will take your personal property out of your hands and become very unnecessary reactive.... Steve should have a talk with him about how to treat guests in my opinion if he hasn't already no way to treat people who have been supporting the rink for so long especially

It was my first time skating. Very spacious they were precise on shoe sizes. Awesome high skate rink. I had an amazing time. The people there were inspiring. Staff had my back when I kept falling. Staff had me placed on check for not wearing my mask. Awesome place to be at! They understood when I started sweating and breathing hard when I started to get hang of it. It was a wonderful time! I am grateful, Thankful and happy for your wonderful service April for helping me out and taking care of my rentals. The only thing they can improve in is locker rooms. They should have locker rooms for your personal items.

We went on a Monday night for the 80s cheap skate (free entry, you just pay $5 for skate rentals if you don't have any) and it was a blast! Their were tons of really talented skaters and it was a great place to hang out, drink, and skate for such a cheap price!! I'm pumped to check it out on other nights of the week!

I grew up rollerskating but have not skated since a kid. This is a traditional roller rink, with all the bells and whistles. I have been here at least 25 times with my kids and we have a blast. The negative reviews are silly. This is for all ages. Staff is great/attentive/helpful and restrooms are clean, always. Music is great, and also fog machine! Thank you for many good times here!!!!

So... Couldn't find the location. Pulled up and wasn't allowed in because I did not have a physical ID. Even though I had my temporary license on hand and a picture. I just wanted to roller skate. But nothing. They clearly they didn't care.

Great comedy Monday thanks to Jack. Very fun and welcoming open mic. Talented funny people regularly.

This place is amazing! I attended their Butt Prom yesterday and had a grand ol' time. Although I now have giant bruises on my knees, it was worth it. The music accompanying the skating session was great since they had a live band in the middle of the rink. They also sectioned off an area in front of the band so if you want to dance or listen to them without skating, you can :). Since they had a live band, you have to be 21+ to enter. There is also a bar inside if you need a break from skating or need a drink before you start skating.

Bar tenders are so slow its incredible and staff was rude. The door man was nice but that's about it.

It's days later and I'm still smiling from this place. It was THE MOST fun I've had in a long time. Went on a karaoke night at the bar and open skate. Even if skating isn't your thing, this place has something for everyone and I'm sure you'd be hard pressed to not leave with a smile on your face....even if you're just there as a spectator. 100% recommend. We will be back!

We came here for a birthday party and the kids had a fun time. It doesn't look that big from the outside but inside it's spacious enough. It's not HUGE so if it gets busy, I can see it being a little hard to skate. It's a typical divey roller rink so may not be super clean. They had some fun music and played some roller skating games. The party room was decent sized but I do wish it had a private skating area too in case you had younger kids that wanted to try but was intimidated by the crowded larger skating floor.

Oh what fond memories I have of Southgate roller rink from back in the day. As I recall it was a glorious time for young love or what you thought was young love. More like young lust but hey it was grand anyways and I loved it. I'd get dropped off on a Friday night with a few bucks in hand to enjoy myself. There's nothing like the smell of the rented brown skates and fresh popcorn in the air as you walk in the door. Id skate around around in circles to the latest top 40 songs for hours on end. For any young man including FRANK the highlight of the night was always couples skating. The opprotunity to ask that someone special to skate hand in hand under the disco ball light and skate under the stars to the Bee Gee's "Night Fever or How Deep is your love"... Unfortunately the night would end and you'd have to wait another week to do it all over again. Thanks for the memories !

This place is absolutely adorable. I love how the staff seemed to genuinely enjoy working here and even though my coworker and I came to check this place out during the family skate, the music was still really good and it wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon. I told my buddy that if they didn't play "bounce, rock, skate, roll" at least once I was leaving (lol) and they played it twice so I'm a happy camper! We have to show up during the 21+ skate next time so that we don't have to trip over people's children who can barely walk let alone skate, but some of the little ones were absolutely killing it so it wasn't a huge issue. The skate rentals didn't take too long to get sorted out and the skates themselves were in surprisingly god condition for rental skates.

Music was subpar, 21+ area was crammed together, heavy mask policing (which isn't an issue) but employees are rude about it. If y'all are going to force us to be confined to a small space to drink, the least you can do is not book an event 15+ people on Saturday and expect us to be grouped up with them. And the employee talking about liquor control board to customers...all I have to say is settle down.

My teenage daughter had a 15th birthday party here yesterday with her friends from all over the Seattle area. It's a little off the beaten path, if you aren't familiar with Burien/White Center/W. Seattle. Small, fun, vintage feel brought back all the memories for parents dropping off, some who stayed to skate and others who hung out in the tiny bar with view of rink. Just under $500 got a big table rink-side for 20 guests, all the skate rentals, five small pizzas (including varieties and a GF), Jones Soda, bottled water, and Full Tilt ice-cream bars and popsicles. I was allowed to bring in some cake and candles. They provided plates, napkins and everything else, and also had a small concession stand where I opened a tab for whatever else might be needed. Our host, Ambrose, was awesome, friendly, helpful and had a team of helpers in the skate booth that were on the floor, on the rink, etc. creating a great experience. We shared the rink with one other smaller party of middle school kids and it was also open skate. The place never seemed over crowded during our 11-1 Saturday stint. Fun music, fog machine, rink games, lights and all the usual stuff I remember from skating as a kid. I read other reviews where people were surprised at not being able to come in early. That was definitely true, so be ready to stand out in the weather until RIGHT at your start time and tell guests to get there 10 minutes early to right on time or they will have to wait in line with the regular patrons at check in, which is slow-ish. I felt at first like it was kind of a lot of coin, and had searched everywhere for a decent venue, but honestly, they included everything but the cake, and to see teenagers after Covid move, laugh, eat, and be joyful was priceless. As we left, I saw them work hard to clean for next set and felt like they did a great job for each group to ensure a fun experience. I'd love to go back again for open skate and will definitely recommend. I think a smaller table was offered around $300 and you can also rent the whole place out for parties. I'd totally do it and read other reviews about constraints around set up, DJ, etc. for that kind of gathering. Thanks, Southgate!

Fun night with the family! My 13 and 7 year old loved rolling around with great music and especially like the fog machine when the disco light went on. Bring your own rollerblades or skates. You can only rent roller skates, not blades. Easy parking, clean and Covid safe!

We had a few hours to kill before our flight and we're so glad we found this Roller Rink on Yelp! (By the way, Yelp doesn't have the correct hours for Sunday - Check their website) We had so much fun here! Great price for family skate - $9 admission includes skate rental. It was not busy at all on Sunday at noon, so it felt like our private rink. Toddler skate size goes down to as little as size 8. Both our young kids (4 & 6) take skating lessons and can skate just fine, but at busier rinks, they do get run over by big kids. This place was perfect for them! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. 5 stars!!! Tip- they take your shoes at the skate rental desk, also no outside food or drinks. Water is ok. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SKATE SCHEDULE (As of 9/11/18) Monday Closed Tuesday 8:30pm-11:30pm Adult Night 21+ $8.00 Mix of old school rink jams and today's hits Wednesday First Wednesday of every month 21+ Pride Skate 8:30pm-11:30pm $8.00 Second Wednesday of every month 21+ Skate-a-roake 8:30pm-12:30am $10.00 Third Wednesday of every month 21+ Special guest DJ McLovin' 8:30pm-11:30pm $8.00 Fourth Wednesday of every month 21+ Skate-a-roake 8:30pm-12:30am $10.00 Thursday 8:30pm-11:30pm Adult Night 21+ $8.00:30 Mix of old school rink jams and today's hits DJ Plantkiller spinning vinyl in the bar Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm Family Evening Skate $8.00 Family friendly music, games, and a great time Saturday 12:00pm-4:30pm Family Skate $9.00 Family friendly music, games, and a great time *7:30pm-9:30pm Family Evening Skate $8.00 *This session is occasionally cancelled for roller derby bouts 10:00pm-1:00am Adult Night 21+ $10.00 Mix of old school rink jams and today's hits Sunday *11:00am-12:00pm Learn to Skate Class $13.00* *Class will begin October 7th* (Includes Family Skate following the class) 12:00pm-4:30pm Family Skate $9.00 Family friendly music, games, and a great time 3rd Sunday of every month Industrial Skate Night 21+ Gothic Industrial music with guest DJs 7:30-10:00pm $10 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

drove over an hour to get here for skating. its not posted on their website that ID is required but they'll turn you down if you don't have it and won't accept a photo. absolutely wild. incredibly rude staff and disappointing experience. will never be back. if you cant post the rules where people can find them how do you expect people to know?? guess they expect you to be a mind reader.

This place is AWESOME! haven't been in a roller rink for near 20 years and Southgate brought me right back to my teenage years. I really want to give a big shout out to all the staff that were sincerely nice and encouraging, I've now been there a few times, started with my kid's birthday party. Our friends liked it so much they booked parties for their kids too. It can be pretty busy but its a great deal for what you get. We'll try later sessions or maybe the adult skate time as its does get hard to navigate with all the kid's parties going on but still everyone seems to be having fun. Thanks again!

Wonderful place for a kids birthday party! Very friendly, helpful staff. Definitely recommend splurging and booking the party room in back. It's spacious and private, and I think a party would be much harder to keep cohesive in the common area. The pizza, sodas and ice cream that came with the party package were great too--definitely an upgrade from normal skate rink fare!

So much fun! great nightlife for people who aren't interested in the typical bar scene. I'm not a big drinker and I had so much fun. Love the live music and the vintage feels.

Great vibe, super friendly service, and OG video games....you can have fun at this place with or without wheels. There is an attached bar for the adults and family skating every Sunday, plus turned nights throughout the week. Go get your skating on at Southgate and you will be happy.

Always have a good time here. The adult skate is perfect for a date night. Have a bar and karaoke as well. Also, they do classes on Sundays for beginners. Big fam of this place!

Cool old rink, arcade games, connected bar (just some canned beer and seltzers but a full liquor bar is coming soon). I would not recommend seasoned skaters who own their own to have really high durometer wheels as they tend to catch on the dips/chips in the wood. Use a hybrid wheel or 62mm so it can easily roll over the imperfections in the floor(its a really old rink so its bound to happen). This is one of the smaller rinks I've been to, but its quaint and eclectic.

This place was so awesome!! The bartender was beyond helpful and the woman at the front was also Nice and helpful. We will definitely be back just because of the service tonight. Ten thumbs up if I could!!!

Great patrons that come here- workers are subpar. great music played when I went and it gives heavy middle school vibes. Great for nostalgia.

My nueve and I went here for the family skate night on Saturday evening. She skates a lot, I don't. But it was really fun. This place plays great music and the staff were all friendly. The other people there were kind as well, making a beginner like me feel welcomed and free to skate super slow. The floor was great accept for one rough spot and some minor slants which required a bit more leg power to skate through. It provided a lovely challenge. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and will come back.

Drove all the way from Eugene to go to a birthday party only to find out they will not allow children with disabilities (wheelchair users) out on the rink. Granted, I should have called first to see if they will allow him out there, but the lack of compassion and inclusion was completely void! I asked for a manager and if there was anytime that my son could possibly go out on the rink. They lady says very stern and abrasive, "um no. We don't allow it." I asked her again, just to clarify, "so you guys do not allow children with disabilities to be on the skating rink?" "No-we don't." She then gave me a snarky look and walked off. I've taken my kids to several roller rinks, and NEVER felt such discrimination. I will never come here again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NRnIIQ9bnc This is the most fun you can have with a disco ball, some loud music and NO BOOZE. Yes, I said it. No booze and still so much fun. The staff are amazingly nice, the space is fun and great to hang out at, skate, do the limbo (YES THEY STILL DO IT) and generally pretend it's 1976 if you want to... or it's now and you're a hot prospect for the Rat City Roller girls... Family skate is a regular thing, so is adult skate on Saturday nights, and the prices are about $6 for skates and admission.... like the trailer above, it's love on wheels, baby.