King's Hardware
Seattle, WA 98107-4809
Phone: (206) 782-0027
10/03/2007 Posted by gabriel1988
Let's face it, a mind numbing suburban plague has been marching over Seattle like the Red Army hopped up on Pottery Barn toffee. That being said, Kings Hardware is a lone foothold of grit in that rising sea of sameness. It harkens back to the days when walking into a Ballard bar and saying hello would either get you a 30 minute dissertation on trawl gear, or a fat lip. Its got the best outdoor deck in the city, an open causeway to Rudy's Barbershop next door, Skee Ball and floors of scarred timber. Add a never ending supply of Rainier Tall Boys and you've got the best spot in the city to watch people with fresh haircuts, relive the carnival midway and make the most of a rainy night. The burgers are top drawer and the staff knows what they're doing. They're easy on the eyes too...real easy. Sometimes I wish they were easier but that most likely has something to do with me. So, if you're looking for a quiet place to schmooze your Suzy, stay home and listen to records. Otherwise, swing by Kings and find out what Seattle used to be like, before the end started marching in.
Pros: The staff, food and decorum
Cons: My hangover
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