King's Hardware
Seattle, WA 98107-4809
Phone: (206) 782-0027
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for King's Hardware – by Anna Roth
In Short
Named after the hardware store that previously held the space, the Ballard outpost of Linda Derschang's empire (the savvy woman behind Linda's and Chop Suey) keeps with its turn-of-the-century roots. The inside has a frontier vibe, with plenty of stuffed animal heads, wagon wheel lamps, a saloon-style bar and black-and-white photo decor. Big wooden booths line the walls, the jukebox is always in play and the sprawling outside deck sees plenty of action.
Photo by Justin Coffey
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTrue hipsters stick to cheap cans of Rainier, but there's also a lengthy cocktail list.
The ExtrasGet a haircut with your beer: The bar is connected to Rudy's Barbershop.
On the MenuAssorted gourmet burgers and other upscale pub grub are available.
Happy HourRuns daily from 5pm to 7pm.
User Reviews for King's Hardware
05/09/2008 Posted by cscott007
I love burgers and I love beer; two simple things that go great together. Right? Not at King's. Being in (ahem, former working class) Ballard, I ordered a PBR, which arrived warm. I can deal with cheap COLD beer, but a warm, cheap pint is inexcusable. Next we orderer our burgers which arrived some 20 minutes later (with the salad I had ordered "to start") and featured one shriveled, dry ball of meat (I wouldn't call it a "patty") on a large (nicely toasted) bun. The condiments were one piece of unsavory looking lettuce, a slice of tomato, two small pickle rounds, and two slivers of red onion. I mean, the onion rings were good, but seriously, for $9? The most maddening part of the whole meal, though, was our waiter. I've had this guy twice now and if I ever return to King's, I will ask which section is his and turn tail. Our "server" was everything but. He was too busy flirting with his co-worker (so much that he spilled beer on our table when she goosed him!) and disappearing for stretches. He cleared our plates and pintglasses, handed us a check, and then we couldn't find him for, like 10 minutes. Actually we never did - another server had to check us out. Bottom line: you can do way better for way less
Pros: Inventive burger combinations
Cons: Service, value, attention to detail, parking
01/26/2008 Posted by drdobb
If you like paying as much or more for quality single malt as anywhere else in town and especially appreciate a wimpy pour, this place is tailor-made for you.
Pros: if you can afford to get lit there and live in ballard, you should be able to walk home
Cons: it is not as good as a few places down the block such as sunset or hatties hat or...
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