The Showbox

First time at this venue. Pretty spacious despite being a sold out show. Recommend getting there early so you can get a seat. However, there’s lots of standing room in front. No wait for the bathrooms in the bar area. Would definitely go back here for another show sometime

As someone with ADA needs, we were blown away by how accomidating and how kind they were to us. The gal in charge was out of this world and check in with us several times during the show to make sure we were doing good. Can't wait for the next show. Raise those horns 🤘Arch Enemy put on one hell of a show. Sold out crowd.

Went to see Larkin Poe this past Thursday night. I’ve only been in Seattle for six years and this is my first time at The Showbox. Ticket prices were reasonable in parking fairly easy. Lots of places around to pregame. And that I’m going down to the screwdriver down in Bell town after the show which was a short Uber ride. The Showbox had good drinks with several bars. I didn’t have to wait too long at any time to get my drinks. Had I had my act together I probably would’ve went for the premium seats, but since not, I bought general admission tickets which were fairly reasonably priced . I could’ve gotten there earlier and probably been closer to the stage, but I arrived about 10 minutes before Larkin Poe came on. I guess really not that bad cause I was about eight or 9 rows of standing people back from the stage and it looks like there was another six or seven rows behind me, so no one was really far from the stage. Great sound. During several particularly exciting parts of the show people were jumping up and down you feel the floor moving, which I guess can be disconcerting for some, but kind of added to the fun in my opinion.

Much fun had. Even found a reasonably priced parking garage around the block. Hot Dog Guy just outside was so convenient!

Need more seats. We arrived right after doors open and all the chairs were already taken otherwise it's a great venue. Paid parking is always expensive.

Always a great time at this venue!! The bars are easy to access which is a plus.

Hands-down my favorite venue in Seattle. The sound system is great and they usually play the volume at a level that’s just right to sometimes not even need ear plugs but still be loud enough. There is no bad seat in the house with the two levels of bars along the back and multiple tiers of areas to stand. It also always seems like it attracts a friendly crowd and generally just has great vibes.

First time at the venue and having to utilize the ADA seating. Make sure to email them or purchase an ADA ticket beforehand so you’re on the expected list. Staff is kind if you didn’t know, but always good to be prepared. There is an ADA section off stage left where they issue you wristbands. There are ramps to get up into the ADA area but if there is a crowd you will need to have a staff member part the way for you. The view is very good from the ADA seating. Make sure to arrive early and they’ll let you cut the security line. Overall, very doable for limited mobility.

We've been to a number of concerts at Showbox and generally enjoy the venue. Some pointers that will improve your experience: - They inspect all bags outside the front door. If you have a big bag, laptop, or other larger items, they force you to check them. Not outrageous, just be prepared for it. - Come early. If you're coming with general admission tickets, finding a spot to sit is next to impossible. You'll likely be standing (and maybe dancing!). That said, if you're reasonably early, you might find a spot where you can lean against railings or a wall. Of course, if you dig being right up at the stage, you need to come very early for that. - You can also get a VIP entry pass, which will allow you to jump the line for entry. - I don't think I've ever been to a concert at the Showbox where the audio was not really loud, sometimes ear-splitting. Bring ear plugs just in case. - We once had Emerald Club tickets. Now that's the real deal! They'll meet you at the door and walk you to your reserved table. The tables in the Emerald Club all have a good view of the stage, and you will be waited on for your drinks. (If you can hear the waiter, of course.) - Parking downtown can be expensive, and street parking can be a bit of a scramble. I usually catch the light rail to the Showbox. It's only a few blocks from the Westlake Station. Overall, a nice venue that we come back to time and again.

While waiting a line a worker reached into my pocket without my permission and poured out my water bottle claiming it was alcohol, he was embarssing and rude and had no right to search my pockets while i was waiting in line.

Excellent venue, great sound. Bar was a separate section from the dance floor at an all ages show. Bartenders provided easy and fast service. No food on site that I know of.

Never going again to The Showbox. I was kicked out for having food poisoning and treated unfairly for doing the right thing before I was even able to explain my circumstances they stated I was not able to re-enter there facility. I wasn't even able to watch the show I payed for. Security treated me with upmost disrespect as well as the manager Lezel.

First off, we got to the venue an hour early so that we could get merch for the first world tour of the K-pop group called StayC. Unbeknownst to us, there was a fast pass. We got out tickets on presale and we did not see a presale for fast pass. So even though there is already a VIP, there is a huge number of people jumping ahead of you in line because of the extra sale of fast pass, which is basically a classist money grub move. So we got there an hour early, VIP line got in early, and then all the fast pass people jumped in front of our spot. It took an additional 30 minutes to get inside. The line did not move for twenty minutes straight after the doors opened. So to summarize, we got there at 5:30, the doors opened at 6:30 and we weren't in until 7 pm. The show started at 8:00, so we waited another hour on top of the hour and a half to get in, for merch inside. Then they cut us off because the show started. Okay, fine. We got in line for merch again 30 minutes before the show ended. A total of three hours waited! We were not the only ones! A huge crowd of people squished into the merch area and it was borderline unsafe due to heat and human compression. At the end of the show they sold like 5 hoodies and then told us to kick rocks. Why they even sold the few hoodies that they did? I don't know. There was a large amount of boxes full of merch that was visibly unsold. Never in my history of show going have I ever not been able to get my merch. The showbox is classist, only allowing VIP and fast pass ticket holders to get merch, and then not even attempting to sell all the items they had. Buying merch, especially from a K-pop group such as StayC is not easy online, due to them being international, all the way from Korea. The showbox only sold items to those who were giving them more money for VIP or fast pass. Totally classist, and mismanaged, treating regular patrons like garbage. Will avoid this venue at all costs if possible. Beware of this place being an absolute mess.

Disabled seating is just bar stools and chairs. not the best for certain disabled people.

Usually like the the showbox but Security is over the top, I mean I get it but... the guy rifled through my bag so much. At the show I attended recently they forced me to pay $5 to check my small/ medium sized bag. I came from work so I had my tote bag with a soft back joirnal, medication, a pencil pouch and a few small miscellaneous things. It was a tote bag. Felt very unfair that they force you to PAY to check a bag. And suggested a 25% tip on the payment screen. Just tired of all the dang fees everywhere. Don't event try to buy a drink they're like $30

Great venue for a concert. Made it intimate and fun. Would have loved a few more benches or stools but who needs them when you're dancing. Layout by bathroom made it hard to not get lined up while balancing on the stairs. Female bartender managed a dual pay station bar with insane speed!!

I've seen some fun shows here and don't have anything negative to say about the venue or the staff. I was a little taken aback when I realized 2 vodka shots were $38 before tip? My fault for not looking at the prices before ordering, especially since music venues tend to charge a little more for food and drinks. Still, felt like that was a little much. I'll plan not to buy any drinks at the venue next time I attend a show. Just a warning to people ballin on a budget like me lol.

I attended concert at Showbox Sodo on 7/05/2024. When I heard gun shot I began to run & so was everyone else. I was pushed to the ground. My knee is brused & all scratched. My wrist are in so much pain. There was already another women on the ground whom I wish I could've helped, but there was shooting every where.

It is just glorious happenstance that I happened to be back in Seattle on my birthday to see my favorite band at one of the best venues that I've been to anywhere in the country. The layout of the venue is a half-circle sort of shape which really makes for good views no matter where you are. The bar area is slightly elevated from the GA floor. The sound quality is great. If you are handicapped or require ADA assistance/seating, there may be special tickets available for sale on the website. However, if those are unavailable then fill out the query on their site and someone should email you back fairly quickly. Your name will go onto a list at the box office and someone will escort you to a roped off area, which is also wheelchair accessible. Shoutout to [of course I asked with the intention of giving a name drop here but having a total brain fart] for seemingly being ready for me at the box office and being really friendly and helpful in bringing me to my seat.

I've been going to this venue for 10+ years, it used to be my safe place, I would come here all the time because 80% of the bands I love stop by on their tours and for work. Really it's the only convenient venue in Seattle. The staff here are all Horrible, selfish, egotistical, uncaring people. Not a single connection was formed in all my years coming here and I was banned and shunned after an accidental OD here. I'm now better off living and going to shows in a different state. Theres no point in living in my hometown since I can't see shows here anymore and concerts are a huge part of my life. Hopefully the venue is restaffed soon so I can go back one day, but I may end up staying away at all costs

Only buy ADA seats, on market. if disabled, truly not accessible building, using the bathroom in wheelchair you can't close door to stall and they really try to help but it falls short with what they are willing to do.

The toughest part of this venue is parking access. Downtown does have street parking but it can be scarce depending on the time and day that you go. There are scattered parking lots and garages around the area but the outdoor lots can be pretty sketchy (i know from personal experience) so leave nothing remotely valuable in your car. Venue itself is large enough to not feel jam packed unless your centered up to stage. The staff is efficient and friendly. I've been coming here for many years and recently went to see Andy Grammer with my 7 year old daughter and we had a blast! If you could afford it, try to get a table as there is no seating, so standing for a few hours can be rather exhausting. And the bathrooms are closer to the stage so snaking thru the crowd to get there can be a challenge for some. Other than that, great venue, small enough to feel intimate but large enough to not feel like sardines.

Haven't been to the Showbox in over 20 years. Opted for the QuickPass entry and Emerald seats. Best way to get in without waiting in a pretty long line, and the table service for the show was great. Sound was amazing, and the particular crowd for our show was so polite- was able to walk from far side of room to the bathrooms without the "salmon swimming upstream" feeling. Bathrooms were clean, even though my commode was totally cockeyed. If you had OCD, pretty sure you would choose another stall. Merch lines located in good spots to not clog ingress/egress. And the bartenders were able to keep up! Will be looking for more shows to see there.

Had a great time! The venue is a staple in Seattle! Looking forward to going more! They had a good variety of drinks as well!

Great show and fun venue. Mostly one floor with a section roped off for 21+. Security was good. Bathrooms were fine. Get there early to line up and claim the spot you want. Wait until mid show to get merchandise. Clear bag policy. Good drinks with normal concert pricing. We brought our teen. We could get drinks and bring them out to the all ages area so we were still with him.

This is one of the smaller concert venues in Seattle. The sound is great and the distance from the stage makes it ideal to observe your favorite artists.

Watched Tones and I and she sounded great, drinks were expensive ofcourse and the restrooms were gross like usual but the music and quality was perfect tones sounded amazing! I wanna come here again and soon!

I love this venue but it is not yet open again. They're announcing lots of shows and selling tickets, but unfortunately you have to buy those tickets online. I tried going today to buy tickets from the box office with fewer fees, but found this sign on the door that says their in-person box offices are closed. Can't wait til everything reopens again! Get vaccinated everybody!!

I've been to this venue before keep that in mind. Minding my own business with me and 2 other girls i was with; 2 girls cut through an entry way to the bar where they shouldnt have (by the bathrooms), the "security guard" (White Male mid 20's-30's, long hair, HEAVIER build)approached us yelling at us that it was us who cut through saying it wasn't an entry way when it wasn't even us. He raised his voice and was being outrude disrespectful. The other people in the bar section approached us afterwards and even confirmed it wasn't us who cut through. That security guard is a bitch and needs to get his facts straight before accusing people of shit they never even did. 1000% ruined the experience. Wont return.

My favorite venue in Seattle! Make to to catch a show here when someone you enjoy passes through!

I really love this place and the artists that come through. The staff is amazing as well. But today I had a really horrible experience where I was told by someone to "get the (expletive) outta here chnk" because I was recording one of Mogwai's songs. He told me to stop recording and to never record while I was there. His girlfriend even pushed me out of the way as well despite me standing there first. His rationale was that I was ruining the experience for everyone behind me by recording. I told him that I didn't appreciate that at which point he started getting angry at me and his girlfriend told me to shut up and not argue with them. I ended up moving closer to the stage and the irony with all this is that I turned around and his girlfriend was recording and taking photos of the show as well (as was a good number of people). So rules for thee and not for me (especially when you're a second class citizen I presume). I love this place but hard for me to go back when the patrons here can be so trashy. Thankfully none of Showbox's staff I spoke with after agreed with the a-hole but the damage had been done. I think if you are racist, bossy and entitled then yes - this place is perfect for you. However, if you are just looking to enjoy yourself (especially as a minority) then definitely beware of having a similar sort of experience. Never again.

$20 for chicken strips w fries. Someone stole my daughter's order and they were rude to her bc they had to make it again. Another 20 minute wait. The bartender upstairs was nice. the one below was rude. Ambiance was ok. nothing what it looked like online. it looked fancy then i come into a run down bar. I bought VIP tickets and we got there on time as i thought it followed a schedule. That's what it looked like online. Never heard or been to this place so i was excited. Security took forever to set up outside metal detectors and stuff to get us in. They end up letting a long line of regular people in before VIP. it was 37 degrees out and we were looking for a drink to warm us up. They finally got us through to only send us upstairs with only a merch line and NO BAR open! We went downstairs to get drinks and the bartender was rude. Only ONE bartender! How dumb!!!! One beer, one shot, a White Claw, $43! wow. We were given a coaster number w no clue as to why. We went upstairs and got the M&G out of the way. STILL no bar open upstairs. NO SIGNS for Any direction! This place is so unorganized!!! the setup and sound was good. concert was good but i wouldn't go as early as we did. We got there at 5:30 and the headliner started at 9:30. It got packed as the night went on. Oh, and the restrooms that day WOMEN and MEN are actually gender neutral. PASS on this venue if you can! I will never go back.

If I could give 0 stars I would. My three daughters worked hard all year to go to a concert at Showbox. They each spent 100 bucks on tickets and got there a couple hours early to wait in line. When doors started to open around 7pm, they said that the security was harassing them and telling them they were too loud. They were there with a group of friends and were talking all about the concert. The security told them that they were being too loud and needed to leave the venue and they could not see the concert. They said the security guard named Angel would not stop telling them to leave and was making disturbing comments and watching them. My daughters felt uncomfortable and unsafe left with nowhere to go in Seattle at night. What a disgrace that the security wasted my money and made my daughters come home crying.

Kerns Music Shop (21+) Very limited menu. Adjacent to the venue. Opens 2 hours before doors. Get there early. We didn't get her name but the bartender was awesome. You get an assigned number when you buy food and drinks. This will be the order you get called into the venue before general admission. If you want the seating area, once you're called into the venue stay along the right wall and up the ramp right into the bar. There are about 15 chairs along a bar that face the stage. These go quick. Great view only about 30 feet from the stage. You can also get to the front rail very quickly from the bar area. Staff was great. Gets really hot in the venue. They are on top of medical emergencies immediately too. Good sound. Very intimate setting. One of the best in Seattle for small venues.

A great venue, offering a good-sized dance floor, large bar with seating, tall ceilings and fun shows! One can see the stage pretty much from anywhere in the raised bar. Upon entering, the space smelled of glorious grilled kebab! Alas, I didn't go in search of it, but it waited through to the viewing area/dance floor throughout the show. Friendly staff checked us in, helped us with the purchase of tour merchandise (Orkestra Mendoza and Devotchka), as well as smiling faces checking our IDs and allowing us to walk through the bar in search of water. Support the theater! It's older, but offers a great, memorable space for everybody! Help save them from becoming another apartment building. Go to shows! Donate!

So let's be clear... THERE ARE (2) SHOWBOX LOCATIONS...One in Sodo and this one on 1st ave close to Pike Place Market... Def confused every one I knew going to this show! The venue is really nice inside, with seating in the upper area and standing in the lower area. Nicely lit wit a large stage that you can see from anywhere in the building! The only thing I didn't like was the sound! I could hear the words only sometimes and the other times I was just moving to the beat unsure what they were saying haha! This could be the performers setup though and since this is my first time at this location, I have no way to tell the difference! Enjoyed myself !

Classic. Large. Alcohol plenty. This is the place. I really enjoyed the Showbox. It had a nice vibe about it. Even though it was standing room only, there were places to sit down in the bar area. The place is a Seattle historic icon. It has nice lighting as well. The staff that I dealt with was incredible as well and super nice! This was a nice charm added to the vibe. I found that they had great acoustics as well as I could hear everything clearly! We went and saw Mayday Parade and the concert was nothing less than perfection. The Showbox hosts a lot of cool artists and events. The bar area was nice as well with very convenient access to the bar and the bar tenders all made great drinks! I highly recommend this cool and historic venue!

Venue is okay but security manager's son who works as security there is on a power trip and likes to put his hands on women. We placed a complaint but was informed that the guy was the son of head of security and they wouldn't do anything about it.

I came here for the show Hamdi last night and was escorted out to my huge surprise and shock. I make music and have been going to this venue for over 15 years and was really excited to come down and see the show. After buying a drink and then having a nice girl buy my drink, I happily walked down into the crowd and made my way up front. It was a good sized crowd but not to packed to make my way up front. This apparently really angered some girls I ended up next to even though I didn't talk to them or push them to get there. They kept tapping me on the shoulder to tell me to move even though there was plenty of room. I could comfortably stand there without touching anyone. They made up they got to keep their space like it was a numbered seat like E19 not a crowded pit area. And then they knocked my hat off my head and I could never find it. They pushed me around. Some girl kept grabbing me and trying to hug me against my will when I hadn't touched them or wanted to interact because she made she needed to diffuse something cuz the other girls kept making up I was the source of some sort of aggression when I wasn't mad at all and they were mad. I had no desire on any level to interact with these people at all. I just wanted to see the show and they lied making up I wanted to interact and started everything when I literally couldn't care less who was around me. They they got security. Who knows what they said to get security to believe them. Security pulled me out of the crowd, a solo woman, and acted like it was to talk but ended up pulling me all the way to the front of the venue, making me sit in a chair and acting like they were police and then making me leave. I paid 40$ in cash, 13$ for a Rainier, lost my hat, and all those other people got to stay. They were all probably really drunk and I was made an example of for just wanting to see the show and standing there. They felt entitled to ruin my night and security didn't care what was true at all. Security even believed me about my hat and still kicked me out but didn't pull anyone else out. Wow. I'm so sad a cool venue has gone down hill or is being run by weird people. I deserve my 40$ and my hat back.

This is becoming one of my favorite concert venues in Seattle! I like it better than SoDo due to layout and location, but Showbox is a small and intimate spot where you don't really have trouble getting drinks, going to the bathroom, or getting a good view of the performers. There are plenty of chairs and tables on the upper bar level which makes it comfortable if you don't want to stand all night. They also host a variety of musicians which is great because it keeps the lineup diverse and interesting.

Great venue, good sight lines to the stage and they only charged me 2.50$ for a club soda with grenadine.

This is a great venue for performances. Every spot gets a good view of the stage. I am not fond of the Southwest Airlines seating system or the cashless bar.

The only thing I absolutely hate about this venue is that it is in Washington and not Oregon! We were impressed from start to finish. This place is very well run at even the fullest sold out show. My husband splurged for VIP tickets which honestly I was expecting very little. We arrived and were escorted promptly to our table the second we arrived. All night long they were there offering more water, drinks and food. All the staff were very courteous. The venue itself is gorgeous! It feels so open and anywhere you stand you can see the whole stage. Sound was spot on as well. Now...pro tip...ORDER THE FRIED FUNNEL CAKE WITH RASPBERRY COMPOTE. Or don't...because it is crack...like seriously.

It was ok if you're into more of a bar atmosphere. We were looking for a dance club. They have a tiny room where they played dance music, but it was too packed for such a small area. It's not your typical gay establishment. I felt a lot of tension and was expecting a full on brawl to start.

this place absolutely sucks. the security is out of line, water is limited, and if you want to go here for any sort of concert that involves hard moshing, crowd surfing or smoking. don't go here. you will get carded, and lied to in your face. i got carded and this girl in line behind me asked if they were carding and the staff lied when i said yes. he said and i quote, "well she doesn't work here" SIR YOU JUST ASKED ME FOR MY ID. also be ready to get kicked out even if you get let in with a vape. maybe this venue should stick to a different demographic if they're unable to support the people rap concerts bring. fuck this place 1000%. plus parking sucks

My experiences in the Seattle show scene have been pretty soured, with the wretched, power-hungry bouncers at The Moore, the mismanagement at the SODO Showbox (where they had inexplicable separate lines that went around the block with no signage), but I was very pleasantly surprised at the Showbox at this downtown location. It was blistering cold tonight, with high winds knocking down trees, so I was prepared to wait in these awful conditions, but the security team kept the lines going very efficiently. There are several bar areas, and we ended up grabbing drinks at the Kerns music shop/Green room near the entrance, so we didn't have to wait long for our drinks. They had a $8/tall boy special for Fremont IPA. Most tall beers were in the $8-10 range. The guy checking ID's was happy to answer questions. You're allowed to bring cider, beer, seltzer, and wine into the venue, (but not hard). We also checked out coats for $3 each. They also take purses for $3, and sell ear plugs for $1. Overall, pretty decent as far as venues go. Pleasantly surprised. I'll probably be back.

My favorite concert venue, unless you need to sit. Excellent viewing angles throughout, easy access to 3(!) bars, with views of the stage & nice acoustics

This was one of the best venues ever!! We will go back! ‍‍‍ Lukas Nelson and The Promise Of The Real, Delivered the Real!!! The Showbox was so personal and up close the Action on stage! Love! Love! Love

I really do like the Showbox! I have been to both Showbox venues... the other one is located in in the SoDo neighborhood but I think I prefer this one better. Part of it is because it is right downtown in the thick of things and there are several options when it comes to public transport here to get to your show and home. Parking is of course never terribly easy in Seattle so if you go to a show here and you drive in just expect to park relatively hassle free in a nearby parking garage. Though it is pricey with the parking garages it will save you a lot of hassle... if you think you can park for free and still be close to the Showbox you are in for a big disappointment so expect a hike if you think free parking is most important of all. I have been to this Showbox (which is right across from Pike Public Market) twice now since I have lived in Washington. My first concert here was a Peaches concert. My outing to this concert made my third time I have seen her. My next concert was just recently and that was to see the punk band The Damned. That was an excellent show as well. I enjoy this venue because it can pack in a sizable crowd yet the stage can provide a relatively intimate encounter for the audience. The restrooms are in good working order unlike some venues which will remain unnamed and not on the verge of falling apart. I haven't found the need to interact with the staff too much here but the two times I have been here they got the lines moving at a brisk pace when the doors were just opened and were helpful with directions which made that particular aspect of the concert experience very efficient.

Over many years I've been privileged to attend amazing shows, award shows, parties, album release parties, and a few events of my own here. Showbox is our music history. Some highlights come to mind: Eminem's first appearance in Seattle for 300 enlightened people - Macklemore's coronation by Sir Mix A Lot, DJ Quik's first show in Seattle - for SEA Music Awards with Jimi Hendrix' dad receiving honors just prior to his passing. Nile Rodgers and his perfect performance. Of course, you have many of your own memories too. But that isn't why I'm dropping in with a review. I wanted to tell you about this incredible Brussel sprout Caesar salad I had last night in the upper lounge during Wyclef' show. It was incredible. Perfect balance of savory - tartness ratio, with a light crunchy texture that almost served as alternative to croutons. Just stay away from the nachos. Promise me you will stay away from the nachos.

Fun atmosphere and design. Seen one show here so far, and would come back! It's a nice size space for a small/medium venue.

saw willow here a month ago. it's such an intimate venue!! loved the ambiance and the fact that they verified everyone's vaccine paperwork. they also enforced masks. everyone here wore one throughout the show.

Amazing show! SAW BROODS!! The venue was great, intimate enough for a band like BROODS. Drinks were great, lighting and sound perfect. Highly recommend the top balcony

Got forced to sit outside last night during a show because I was "wobbly". I had just drove 5 hours that day to get here specifically for that show and was exhausted, and have insomnia so I couldn't sleep well the night before or even take a nap before the show. Yes, I had a couple drinks but that was extreme. Just put an X on my hand or something. So messed up.

Last summer, I saw my first, and hopefully not my last, concert at The Showbox. You see, this venue sits just one block outside the Pike's Place Historic District. The property was sold to a developer who wants to tear the building down and build a 40 story apartment building or some such nonsense. Luckily, the community rallied and launched a massive effort to save this culturally significant performance hall and ensure its legacy is preserved for generations to come. The process is not easy or quick, and is still ongoing. Learn more here: https://historicseattle.org/advocacy/save-the-showbox/ For over 80 years, countless legendary performers grace have graced The Showbox stage from Duke Ellington, Al Jolson, and Dizzy Gillespie to Blondie, Iggy Pop, and the Dead Kennedys to Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Death Cab for Cutie. Because the place was built specifically for live performances, it has excellent acoustics and a cool vintage lounge feel. I could just imagine the current dance floor once filled with glitzy couples gliding to the beats of Duke's big band, punk rockers slam dancing to the Ramones, and grunge fans moshing to Nirvana. We were there to see Joe Russo's Almost Dead, so there was a lot of noodle dancing that night. We reserved a table for our group of four and had fantastic bar service all night. Since the table section is raised above the height of the dance floor, we had an unobstructed view. A velvet rope demarcating the tables from the general admission standers gave us plenty of dancing space. My one complaint is that the ladies' room was about as far from our table as possible and the only way to get there was to walk across the dance floor to the opposite corner of the room. All part of the Art Deco charm, I suppose. Best of luck to all of the folks working hard to save this amazing venue from destruction. Music venues like this are a real treasure and I hope Seattle can save it! #savetheshowbox #saveourshowbox

Nothing beats the downtown Seattle Showbox to see bands, the acoustic it's a big venue without being too big the drinks are way overpriced but typical of places like this.

Good venue for smallish shows. The cons are little to no seating and overpriced beverages. Would return to see a band but will reserve a table with seats next time.