The Sunset Tavern is one of the city’s best music venues. Located near the outskirts of downtown Ballard, The Sunset boasts cocktails, cheap beer, booths, cool lighting, excellent sightlines, and gender-neutral bathrooms. It’s split into two distinct areasâthe front hangout/cocktail bar called Betty’s Room and the back showroom where all the bands play. Everyone from Ghanaian underground pop/highlife superstar Ata Kak to Seattle’s very own Chinese American Bear have sweat on The Sunset’s stage, which is low enough to the ground the performers are nearly on your level. But don’t worryâthe space is cavernous, so you can nurse your Rainier against the wall if you really want to.
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Explore our guide to Where to See Concerts in Fremont and Ballard to discover eight fantastic venues in Seattle’s northern neighborhoods, from converted churches to underground dance clubs.
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