Earl's On The Avenue
(206) 525-4493
4333 University Way NE
Seattle,
WA
98105
47.6635
-122.3129
Neighborhoods: University District, Northeast
Reviews & Ratings for Earl's On The Avenue
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Fun Place by C G. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 20, 2008
This bar has the largest nightlife on the Ave. Getting their Long Island Iced Tea means that you will NOT be ordering another drink. They make all their drinks strong.
Popular Ave Bar by Meghan W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 05, 2008
Great place on the Ave to either start or end the night. Drinks are a little pricey but they definitely give you more for your money. There's pool, great food, and every so often free slices of pizza make their way from the kitchen throughout the bar and it is delicious!
Looking for fun? This place is it...and CHEAP! by Desiree O. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 20, 2008
This is one of the cheapest, most fun bars on the Ave. But it's only fun because of the night life around it. Surrounded by a variety of bars and night clubs, Earl's attracts mostly college kids looking for a good time. It's location is great, and allows you to try different bars all in one night. The price is AMAZING and their drinks are some of the stiffest drinks I've ever had. Start your night here and you'll be well set to party for the rest of the night.
avoid in general
by kelsey85
January 12, 2008
As a 22 year old it is well expected that a bouncer will ask for your ID and give it a good hard look. Not look at all other 10 forms of ID, accuse you of stealing someone's identity, tell you that the ID that you do have is your older sister's who doesnt exist. And then take it to the point that you have to call the police so that you can even keep your driver's license. There were over 25 people in the bar who could vouch for the identity. It ended up that the bouncer was so rude that it made my friend cry. The police came and vouched for her identity and the bouncer didn't even appologize. This is not the first time that the staff seems to be on a power trip. If you are loking for friendly staff, this is not the place. It is a dive bar where you leave feeling dirty. It is a common place for sketchy people to come for a cheap drink. If you are looking to frequent the bars on University Way there are many others that offer cheap drinks and a good atmosphere. Try Finn MacCools, Irish Emmigrant, Dantes, The Duchess etc... Fremont is also very close and so much more fun!
- Pros: Strong drinks, but mostly ice, so it's deceiving
- Cons: The staff seems to be on a power trip
Best Thursday nights!
by ashwhit
November 08, 2006
This is definitely your stereotypical dive bar. It's rather dark and dingy, with lots of neon lights, and virtually no one is dressed up. You pay the cook in cash in the back and the garlic fries come in a massive platter and are to die for! You have to be especially wary of how many drinks you consume because one will have a powerful effect on even the most seasoned drinker. I have to be extra careful as I have no tolerance to alcohol! Earl's is known for its potent Long Islands which are virtually clear and bright blue AMFs--all of their drinks are extremely cheap as well. It's a great place for college students to hang out and play pool or just to meet others in the same age range.
- Pros: crowded and long line at the bar
- Cons: Amazing garlic fries and the most drink for your money
Cheap food, friendly staff, CHEAP drinks
by kellyann73
October 24, 2006
If you want to get lit for less than $5, this is the place to go- it is the epidome of a dive bar. Almost any night of the week you find an interesting mix of college students and transients. The average drink is about $4 but has at least three shots in it. Its a great place to make new friends if you are in the 21-24 range and don't mind it being noisy and drunken. The food there is as cheap as you can ask for and just as good- pizza, chips and salsa, hamburgers, fried chicken strips. Be aware that Tursday nights you can barely move and the line can take forever.
- Pros: cheap drinks, friendly staff, fun people
- Cons: a few sketchy folk, crowded
Good to pre-funk
by msseattleite
August 25, 2005
You can never go wrong with the infamous Long Island Iced Tea at Earl's!
- Pros: cheap, stiff drinks, friendly crowd
- Cons: smoky, sausage fest
just like home
by mark winters
December 09, 2004
Going to Earl's is like going to a party at your best friends house, with 300 of his closest friends you've never met. The drinks are strong and the place is always busy. The crowd is diverse and friendly. Most people come for the stiff drinks, but the atmosphere is like your living room. Friday and Saturday nights folks come to "pre-funk" before they go to thier dance clubs. One of the few bars where the average age of the customers is 23.
- Pros: stiff drinks, friendly crowd, inexpensive
- Cons: , surley bartenders, smokey
Strongest Drinks in Seattle
by petrosk
May 29, 2004
Earls provides its patrons a laid-back, comfortably trashy experience. It is arguably the best dive in the Seattle area, servicing an incredibly diverse clientele including Ave Rats, University Locals, Fraternity Boys, Sorority Girls, and Working Professionals. The atmosphere is modest and parlor games are up to snuff, but the bar's greatest feature is the stiff drinks; try the Long Island...if you can stomach it.
- Pros: Inexpensive, Strong Drinks, Good Service
Friendly neighborhood bar with a hard-drinkin' streak.
by Contributor
May 26, 2004
The Scene
Graduate students come down from the ivroy tower for the congenial atmosphere at Earl's. While it's true that regulars dominate the bar and lounge, and packs of fraternal college students have been known to roam the game area, Earl's is always friendly to newbies. With such a positive attitude, and no frills decor, it's already easy to enjoy yourself--but the stiff drinks make it even easier.
The Draw
Earls features a menu of standard pub grub with decent burgers and all things fried, but this bar is mainly a drinker's bar. Sticking to drinks isn't difficult, however, when you consider the price (cheap) and the potency (off the charts). A Maker's Mark Manhattan straight up is almost too stiff to swallow, while Long Island Ice Teas are notoriously large and intoxicating. There are only four beers on tap, but who needs the stuff when two gin and tonics go for less than $7?
