Victory Lounge

Shortly after moving to Seattle I’d go here often and before and after shows at neighboring venues. Attended more than a handful of shows here as well, the majority were pretty good. Has become increasingly cliquish, relatively unfriendly and strange. The bartender, regularly has an attitude and can be a bit condescending. The food is 3/5. Serves a variety of hotdogs, the chili fries are good. After my past few visits, I can’t say I’ll miss it when this bar is leveled for the next high rise. I’ll still stop in when I’m next door for a show, but only cus it’s there, not as a destination.

My friend was having a concert here and I was honestly a little sceptical at first because this place is pretty small....Buuuuuut, y'all proved me wrong. First off, the hot dogs are great and the beer is flowing at a good price. Second, the intimate space made for an awesome musical experience.

Stumbled upon this place looking for a place to watch the NBA Finals that wasn't too crowded. I love a good dive bar, and I will probably come back for some after work drinks sometime. Nice un-pretentious spot in the South Lake Union area. Drinks are cheap, and service is friendly. The menu has different hot dog/sausage options in addition to other bar staples. There is patio seating an as we were leaving a band was coming in, so looks like they offer live music.

Good food at very fair prices. The drink prices are as to be expected at a dive style bar in the area.

I was so impressed with this hole in the wall. Great staff, karaoke was a hoot, drinks were standard but the totes were hot and crunchy. There was a birthday party happening when we came and the decorations were delightful. A lot of history here as can be seen scribbled on the bathroom walls. None the less, bathrooms were clean and that sink is b-e-a-u-tiful! Thank you victory lounge. So glad to enjoy your space before it gets torn down.

I just find out about this place, and it's really too bad because they're closing soon. I went on Halloween night. Everyone was in costume, mood was up, spirits were high, and people were loudly singing some karaoke! Fun atmosphere and good drinks.

See I always love these places. There's a quaintness to them and the Victory Lounge is one of them, that despite practically being right underneath the freeway downtown, there's a hominess and intimacy that are had with dive bars. Maybe it's the fact that it's a small place compared to say the duchess. But it doesn't lack any of that punch. It's a place perfect to gather after work for a few drinks, the Tater Tots are great (but it's pretty hard to screw up Tots) and the bar keeps are great. It's a neat little place.

What a nice bartender and great atmosphere. Best dive bar in Seattle!!