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Seattle Nightlife

Nightlife in Seattle’s most fashionable districts (Pioneer Square, Belltown, University District, Capitol Hill and Ballard) are dominated by clubs, bars, coffee houses, cinemas and eccentric eateries. The minimum drinking age is 21 years. Most Seattle bars are open 1100 til 0200, though some don't open until 1700.

Seattle is home to a vibrant performing arts scene. The Greater Seattle area boasts over two dozen professional theatre companies, and over 80 fringe theatre companies, as well as more than 80 live music clubs, 16 symphony orchestras, 18 major art, cultural and scientific heritage museums and over 200 art galleries. Ticketmaster (tel: (206) 292 2787 or 800 745 7849; www.ticketmaster.com) sells tickets to all cultural events in Seattle, as does Pacific Northwest Ticket Service (tel: (206) 232 0150 or 1 800 281 0753; www.nwtix.com).

Check entertainment and cultural listings in the Seattle Weekly (www.seattleweekly.com) and The Stranger (www.thestranger.com/seattle/home).

Bars in Seattle

Brouwer's Cafe

Beer drinkers shouldn't miss the cathedral-like Brouwer's Cafe, with its 60-plus beers on tap.

400 North 35th Street
Tel: (206) 267 2437.

Noc Noc

DJs at Noc Noc spin retro and New Wave hits, plus the drinks are cheap and the crowd is fun.

1516 Second Avenue
Tel: (206) 223 1333.
www.clubnocnoc.com

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

The spacious Purple Cafe and Wine Bar offers an atmospheric setting for wine and cuisine.

1225 Fourth Avenue
Tel: (206) 829 2280.
www.thepurplecafe.com

Uber Tavern

This is another brew-lovers paradise, with 100 selections and seating around a table of fire.

7517 Aurora Avenue North
Tel: (206) 782 2337.

Vessel

A stylish lounge with well-mixed cocktails is Vessel. Housed in the 1926 Skinner Building, the two floor bar artfully blends old and new décor.

1312 Fifth Avenue
Tel: (206) 652 0521.
www.vesselseattle.com

Clubs in Seattle

Baltic Room

This is a stylish alternative rock, hip hop and jazz nightclub.

1207 East Pine Street
Tel: (206) 625 4444.
www.thebalticroom.net

Last Supper Club

A gay and straight crowd packs into the Last Supper Club.

124 South Washington Street, Pioneer Square
Tel: (206) 748 9975.
www.lastsupperclub.com

Live Music in Seattle

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley

This is a sophisticated jazz club that often hosts well-known players.

2033 Sixth Avenue, Downtown
Tel: (206) 441 9729.
www.jazzalley.com

Showbox at the Market

Another great venue to catch live bands is Showbox at the Market, a large 1,100-seat venue with a good sound system and a laid-back crowd.

1426 First Avenue, Belltown
www.showboxonline.com

The Crocodile

The Crocodile was the original home of Seattle's grunge music scene (from Pearl Jam to Mudhoney and the Posies) and is still a cutting-edge, live music venue.

2200 Second Avenue and Blanchard Street
www.thecrocodile.com

Culture in Seattle

Benaroya Hall

The Seattle Symphony Orchestra offers a wide range of musical events at Benaroya Hall.

200 University Street, Downtown
Tel: (206) 215 4747 or 1 866 833 4747.
www.benaroyahall.com

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall

The Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is a state-of-the-art performance venue which houses the Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Repertory Theatre.

321 Mercer Street
Tel: (206) 684 7200).

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