Tom's Watch Bar - Seattle Center
Sports bar · Lower Queen Anne ·
Walls of TVs, familiar eats, and beers for game day crowds
Walls of TVs, familiar eats, and beers for game day crowds
"Few sports bars in Seattle have the sheer screen assault of this one, with 100-plus TVs playing every game you can imagine in a place that can easily be mistaken for a Best Buy showroom. Tom’s is also conveniently located just steps from the arena, making it a prime pre- or post-game hang. Or if you don’t have any tickets, there’s more than enough seating, the patio is ideal for big group happy hours, and it gets real loud for events like March Madness, the NBA playoffs, and Kraken games. Just wait until those Sonics come back." - gabe guarente, aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Few sports bars in Seattle have the sheer screen assault of Tom’s Watch Bar. The food is standard-issue stuff with decent chicken tenders and burgers. But you’re mainly here to be bombarded with scores, highlights, and the like. Tom’s is located just steps from Climate Pledge Arena, making it a prime pre- or post-game hang. Or if you don’t have any tickets, there’s more than enough seating, the patio is ideal for big group happy hours, and it gets real loud for events like March Madness, the NBA playoffs, and Kraken games. Just wait until those Sonics come back." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"Few sports bars in Seattle have the sheer screen assault of Tom’s Watch Bar. Don’t expect local beers on tap or any Seattle team paraphernalia at this chain—just 100-plus TVs playing every game you can imagine in a place that can easily be mistaken for a Best Buy showroom. The food is standard-issue sports bar stuff with decent chicken tenders and burgers. But you’re mainly here to be bombarded with scores, highlights, and the like. Tom’s is located just steps from Climate Pledge Arena, making it a prime pre- or post-game hang. Or if you don’t have any tickets but still want to soak up a stadium crowd energy, the massive two story space delivers. There’s more than enough seating, the patio is ideal for big group happy hours, and it gets real loud for events like March Madness, the NBA playoffs, and Kraken games. Just wait until those Sonics come back. Food Rundown Pickle-Brined Crispy Chicken These are impressively crunchy tenders, with a breading that clings to the juicy meat like it's climbing Everest. And opt for tots over the fries. photo credit: Kayla Sager-Riley All-American Burger This burger isn’t exactly standing for the national anthem, but it does come stacked with plenty of gooey american cheese. Beyond that, it’s a basic burger that gets the job done. Spinach And Artichoke Dip This dip shows up bubbling with a crème brûlée-style cheese top that looks more exciting than it tastes. It’s a little bland, but works for a snack between drinks." - Kayla Sager-Riley
"Tom’s Watch Bar is the latest small chain to hit Seattle, taking over the historic Bressi Garage space just a stone’s throw away from Climate Pledge. But rest assured, it makes good use of all 24,175 square feet, including a spacious second-floor terrace facing the arena. Not that that’s even needed though. The inside of this place is massive (it’s the self-proclaimed biggest sports bar in Seattle), with literal walls of TVs and a huge, overly stocked bar. The vibe here is definitely easy drinks for game day crowds, but the tequila and mezcal cocktails do not disappoint. Neither does the spinach dip." - Brianna Gunter
"The newest location of the nationwide chain has opened opposite Climate Pledge Arena and claims to be Seattle’s biggest sports bar, with a ton of screens plus a classic sports bar menu." - Harry Cheadle
