Sloop Tavern
Seattle, WA 98107-4214
Phone: (206) 782-3330
- Cross Street:
- 28th Avenue NW
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am, Kitchen Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, , Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Sloop Tavern – by Paul Fontana
The Scene
New construction along the western end of Ballard's Market Avenue has transformed the surroundings, but this sturdy cinder-block tavern with the faded sailing mural remains a welcome neighborhood relic. Much of the clientele comes from nearby marinas and boat yards; work clothes are the standard attire. The big-screen TV is invariably tuned to a sporting event, though pool, darts, and video games are available for those who wish to be active themselves.
The Draw
The motto printed on the matches reads "A Friendly Place Where Friends Meet"--which is accurate, if not very poetic. The $3.50 "Slooper-Sized" 32-ounce mugs of Budweiser and Bud Light are semi-legendary and assist greatly in the making of new friends. Along with some solid burgers and fish and chips, the Sloop's casual atmosphere makes it a fine place to while away a few hours on conversation or a ballgame.
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Insider Tips
What To DrinkThe Bud/Bud Light special is the house favorite, but the 32-ounce Redhook ESB is also a value at $5.
The ExtrasThree bucks will get you a "Work Sucks! I'm Going to the Sloop!" bumper sticker.
When To GoThe kitchen is now open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2pm.
User Reviews for Sloop Tavern
02/11/2006 Posted by weatherboy
The Sloop is almost one of those bars that you hope noone else ever finds out about. But, the crazy cheap beer, and totally relaxed "sailor tavern" feel of the place is one that you just want to share with everyone. Most people in Ballard already know about it. It's a great place to enjoy a 33.8 oz (to be exact) beer for around five bucks or less, don't know many places that could come close to that kind deal. Go spend a lazy saturday afternoon there, the food, drinks, and atmosphere will win you over without a doubt. Quick little tip: Park in the back, there are about 4 spots right behind the building that noone ever uses! You can park in the rear and walk right in the back door.
Pros: Cheap/Good Beer, Great Food/Setting, Great Atmosphere
Cons: None come to mind
07/15/2005 Posted by billygoatcheese
You might call The Sloop a One Trick Pony. But that one trick, the 34oz Slooper beer, is really all a bar needs to stand out from the crowd. At 3.75 domestic and 5.50 micro (I'm not exactly sure of this price, seeing as every time I'm there I have a couple sloopers, but it's pretty damn close if not correct) the bargain is tough refuse. I guess I'd say that at prices this low, you can't afford not to buy. So head on down to The Sloop, and be sure to tell your bartender to "sloopersize" you.
Pros: easy-going, pool, other games, THE SLOOPER!!!
Cons: slow food, can be crowded
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