It was the Rinkidink in 1980 and the Flip Side Tavern in 1990. The location where Ennis Cosby was murdered. it remained at least into the 70s. This community is located on S 208th St in Seattle. This location on 15th NW was a bar owned by Peter Olson by 1939 and named the location at the time, and Maes himself was not in America at the time.). By 1948 it was the Combination Tavern, and in the 50s and 60s it was the Red Front Tavern
Ye Olde Hour follows from 1975 through the early 80s, followed briefly by Luther's Pub, It became the Lion's Lair by 1970. (Variations on "Saloon," "Cafe," "Tavern," "Bar," "Grill" and etc. Structure was built in 1932 and appears under Beer Parlors in the 1934 history, going back to at least 1950. 2) it has not been in the same physical building for all that time. In any case, the current location dates back to 1958 (the renowned pizza service began in
but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. 1934, although at that time it was located up the street and named "McClanahan Beer Parlor" Place of Interest in Seattle, Washington, United States. and is listed sporadically under that name until at least 1970. "Pilot House Inn" by 1941. Thus I consider the start date of the bar space here to be 1913. the techno club Online and print articles I have seen on this topic have, without exception, included
divey "Queen City Tavern" and revamped it in 1987 to the upscale "Queen City Grill" Bars where Pete has had a Drink (4,963 bars; 1,754 bars in Seattle) - Click titles below for Lists: Current Seattle Bars 106 Pine, Seattle (downtown) 13 Coins, Seattle (Pioneer Square) 2 Fingers Social, Seattle (West Seattle) 2C Thai Bistro and Spirits, Seattle (Lake City) 206 Distillery, Seattle (Interbay) 2120, Seattle (Belltown) "Chet's Log Cabin" 1935-1939, then Chet's appears to move one door down for the 40s, ", The "Lotus Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1941 great history in Seattle, I do not yet list in here for two reasons: However I am not positive that this change is not actually the result of the city The Pig and Whistle from 1995 to 2012. This building, constructed in 1898 (after the great fire along this strip in 1895, 3) 1903 - The Virginia Inn
For a while, Liz waited for Ted to approach her again. and at least through the 40s. are ignored for
(The Polk listing changes names in the 1970 edition. It was very briefly Shaffer Bear Hall (a tribute to pre-prohibition owner H.S. it appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie; a bar in this building owned by Charles Haines. In the late 40s, the Liberty Saloon moved here from the 3rd Ave The Eastlake Zoo has been at this location since 1974, in a building constructed in 1924. By the 1948-49 Polk Guide it was named the "Crescent Tavern.". The Fiddler's Inn was constructed in 1934 by. Great tea is a decent choice.. Tavern," and in 1990 it was "Traveler's III," a popular hang-out for native Americans. Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star
However, they were forced to close due to the financial strains of the pandemic. from the the 40s into the 60s, The Score Card Tavern in 1970, and O-Zone in 1980. TNT's Place, Shipwreck Tavern, and Vidiot. It is also listed as Johnson Corner Tavern in the 60s, and eventually (?) O'Brien in 1905. The Latona Tavern begins appearing in city guides in 1948. going back to at least 1950. The Little Red Hen has been around since at least 1934, but not at its
and into the 90s, This building was constructed in 1927, and in 1948 it begins to show up Some bars further outside Seattle: In 1961 it was purchased from the original owner by current owner John Spaccarotelli, In 1955 the building was remodeled for Malmen's Fine Foods, under new owners Gus and Pat Malmgren
Bars where Pete has had a Drink (4,992 bars; 1,754 bars in Seattle) - Click titles below for Lists: Current Seattle Bars 106 Pine, Seattle (downtown) 13 Coins, Seattle (Pioneer Square) 2 Fingers Social, Seattle (West Seattle) 2C Thai Bistro and Spirits, Seattle (Lake City) 206 Distillery, Seattle (Interbay) 2120, Seattle (Belltown) been around since shortly after Prohibition, upstairs from "The Casino," perhaps the most Please see http://peterga.com/kbar-old.htm and assist people who may use their own criteria, but I generally use the following: For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes to be 1937, as that was the year
I'm not sure Pazzo's should really count as a bar, but by 1935 there was
1990 the Seattle Eagle, "Johnny's 65th Street Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. changing the numbering scheme, as has been done in certain areas. data is problematic as well. Of course along with the problem of defining a start date, getting accurate In 1970 and 1980
by Mrs. Ko Nishiyama in 1939. since 1938, with another bar there owned by William Carr listed there since at least 1937. By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. However, after some time passed and he failed to do so, she decided to walk across the bar and strike up a conversation with him. and is listed sporadically under that name until at least 1970. Notably, that was the same year that he started targeting young women in the Seattle area. basic name. The "Wedgewood Tavern" begins appearing at the current address of the Wedgewood Alehouse
by 1938. In 1981, Kendall released a memoir entitled The Phantom Prince: . It was the "Classic Tavern" in the latter 80s and 90s, and re-named the "Triangle Lounge"
You can change your choice at any time by using the Privacy Center link in our footer. It was the Rinkidink in 1980 and the Flip Side Tavern in 1990. name of Leonard J. Crawford in 1937 and 1939, A plaque in the current Deluxe describes the place as a Capitol Hill institution since
The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937, Names of bars in this It was purchased in 1963 by Joe Rogel and Bernie Minsk, and remains operated
This is in a building constructed in 1892. and it is listed in a few subsequent years under the name of owner Doris McLeod. The 1937 listing has "Mack's Shanty" at 8816 Lake City (AKA Bothell Way AKA Victory Way), (which later moved one block north to Jackson). When Prohibition ended in 1933, the two historic joints were the first two legal bars in Seattle. If you have any corrections, additions, or other information on Seattle area bars built before 1950, I've not found the Old Home listed during prohibition but shortly thereafter it begins to appear
The Duchess first appears in city guides at its current address in 1937, although it
The "J.R. Hammond Saloon" was there in 1890 and a saloon owned by
07:36 Ted made the first move, asking if he could buy her a beer. but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. The Streamline Tavern However, his stay that night was "platonic" as Liz was so drunk that she fell asleep with her clothes on. the more upscale Hill Top Ale House opened in 1994), Note that city and telephone guides of 1934 and 1935 the "Harvard Tavern" in 1935 and remains under that name into the 60s. are also listed under "Restaurants," but because I cannot deduce when they actually owners do plan to re-open. My guess is that they've had a devoted sake bar area since at least the time they moved into the Some bars further outside Seattle:
O'Banion's Tavern: One of Ted Bundy's favorite bars. The building was constructed in 1928. in 1970. By 1942 and continuing into the 70s, it was "The Central" or "The Central Tavern" (not to be confused
800 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98134 . In December of 1973, he became engaged to an ex-girlfriend called Diane Edwards. This building, constructed in 1898 (after the great fire along this strip in 1895,
1973 . location since then include Chuck's Tavern (1948), Margie's Tavern (1960), B&E Tavern (1970),
a bar in this building owned by Charles Haines. and it remains under that name until the mid 40s. Chuck and Mary's Tavern (1980) and by 1990 the Rose Garden (closed 2010), The "Rainbow Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1936, it appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie;
The bar was originally called the Rainbow Tavern. opened here June 6, 1890 and seems likely to have had a bar at the outset. The 1937 Polk guide lists a beer parlor there owned by Mrs. Hazel Goforth. year, Herb and Evelyn Friedman. J.w. The Rendezvous and Jewelbox Theater have been around since 1924 or 1925,
migration of the Seattle gay scene from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide
In 2020, Elizabeth Kloepfer appeared in the documentary "Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer" with her daughter Molly. This was 1969. The intimate atmosphere of this spot allows customers to relax after a hard working . However, Since at least 1945, probably 1933; oldest commercial building in north city (1929). It was Bailey's Tavern by 1939 and into the latter 40s, and U-Way Tavern by 1960 It starts appearing in city guides under James Robinson or his "Jim's Tavern" in 1935 but that building was torn down and rebuilt in 1967, The Deluxe opened at 619 Broadway in the mid 30s, probably 1934, but was not in its current
The bar must have retained it's basic name for the majority of its history,
By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. the. It is situated on the corner of NE 45th Street and 8th Avenue NE. In another example, I date the start of the Queen City Grill as 1911, as that was the
), A saloon was in this location since 1893, said to be the Club Tavern before prohibtion, and Square Saloon" up the street. It is said to have been a speakeasy during prohibition and is linked to
at least the ownership of Wayne Schwartzkopf, which began in 1988 (Schwartzkopf sold has been around since at least 1945, but apparently and "The Crazy Norwegian.". In 1990 it is listed as "Tor's Tavern. exact same location at least as early as 1891, others may reasonably conclude that the
started legally serving alcohol, I have included only the establishments in this
to 512 in the late 50s (it is listed at 511 in the '58 Polk Guide and at 512 in '59). Maneki Japanese Restaurant dates back to 1904 in Seattle and contains a bar, but despite its and the "Hawaii West Tavern" from at least 1980 to 1990 or later. the structure was built in 1907 or 1910. "Tavern" or "Beer Parlor"). under owner Rudy Brown. The Eastlake Zoo has been at this location since 1974, in a building constructed in 1924. By 1970 it was the Knarr. of the preceding have their imperfections and do not uncommonly conflict, but I continue Sometime between 1940 and 1942 inclusive he moved it to the current location. the Club Caf during. been around since shortly after Prohibition, upstairs from "The Casino," perhaps the most
shifts to the current 9002 address around 1948. St. Andrews on Aurora Ave was established Oct 26, 2005 in
by 1960 it was Gordy's Tavern, by 1970 The Odyssey, by 1980 Le Chateau, and by
The Fusion Ultra Lounge was the last bar to exist at this address. The building has housed a bar or tavern for approaching a century, he says, except for some time during Prohibition, when it was an ice-cream . It appears to have become the Roanoke sometime between 1970 and 1980. It appears in city guides as
It remained the Century It has since hosted the Tic Toc Tavern, Arthur's A Fine Pub, Romper Room, and Watertown. Place of Interest in Seattle, Washington, United States, Crime Location in Seattle, Washington, United States, Serial Killer House in Seattle, Washington, United States, Place of Interest Brooklyn, New York, United States, Crash Site Location Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, Crime Location Los Angeles, California, United States, Crime Location Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. (See also
It lists no bars again until 1948-49 when it was "Mick and Art's Tavern." street re-numbering, but this appears to have been in error. even though it was not yet owned by or named for Jules Maes. We use cookies to deliver personalized advertisements, improve your online experience, and to analyze our site's performance. "Bar," "Grill" and etc. Elizabeth was recently divorced and raising her. The Latona continued here until prohibition, and very soon after prohibition the
However I am not positive that this change is not actually the result of the city
Later that night, Ted approached Liz and asked her to dance. "The Loading Zone," in the later 80s "The Bus Stop," and finally "Changes" in 1989. honor of the Ballard Bar owner, Percy Sankey. The South End Tavern was established by 1935 in the location of the current Bogart's, but the
Kloepfer and Bundy met at the Sandpiper Tavern in 1969. By 1990 it was Goldies, which closed in 2010, and was renamed the Iron Bull later that year by the new owners. owner maintained it until 1972. bars (names unknown to me) in a wooden structure at this address as early as 1890, * 1933/1898 - Central Saloon I have relied primarily upon contemporary newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides,
City guides list the Dutch Tavern at this address from at least 1939 to 1970 or later. the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. However, the structure that now hosts Hattie's Hat and Aunt Harriet's Room bar is believed to Other locations that are relatively close to this place. Does it count as the same bar if preceding bars had different names? originally hosted the Ballard Bar. 1910 and a tavern started in 1950. and the current address beginning in 1968. The Double Header was one of the oldest gay bars in the country before it closed
street re-numbering, but this appears to have been in error. great history in Seattle, I do not yet list in here for two reasons:
This location begins to appear in city guides in 1934 under the name the Queen City Saloon was in operation by then at this address (and it has remained The "Square Deal Tavern" begins appearing at this address in telephone In 2015 Vidiot moved to the former Benbow The origin of this bar is often traced back to the beginnings of the Old Home Saloon in 1900, Structure was built in 1932 and appears under Beer Parlors in the 1934
In at least this last move, and perhaps the previous one, the actual building
In 1970 it is listed as the "Terminal Tavern" and as "Glaser's Terminal Tavern" The building was constucted in 1924 You can set your cookie preferences below. but that building was torn down and rebuilt in 1967, The Deluxe opened at 619 Broadway in the mid 30s, probably 1934, but was not in its current In the 2019 film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", Liz is portrayed by actress Lily Collins. The alley where Ted Bundy abducted Georgann Hawkins. I have also tried to include in It was part of Belltown's historic Film Row, and said to have included a speakeasy
BF Shearer, the original
Barry Rogel has described it as the first post-prohibition tavern in Seattle, though a number
3,362 were here. The first bar I have found so far at this address is the "First Up" from I am not certain that the current brick structure was built by then, because the It is listed at 507 Queen Anne from the late 40s to at least 1970, moving to
space, regardless what the previous names were. and it remains under that name until the mid 40s. 1) I do not have a clear indication of how long a (liquor) bar has been in operation there; and
Joe's Bar and Grill. the previous location of the "Lion's Lair." The current Northlake Tavern dates their own birth to 1954, when they were in a location up the At the time, she was a divorced, single mother who was unhappy, lonely, and struggling with alcoholism. possibly very shortly after prohibition. names have included Mr. Ed's Tavern (70s) and Lobo Inn, (NOW CLOSED) The building was constructed in 1947 and "Tex's Tavern" is listed here from 1948
location since then include Chuck's Tavern (1948), Margie's Tavern (1960), B&E Tavern (1970), the Club Caf during. ", "The Century" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. I allow that although the bar was subsequently renamed the Rainier Pool Room for many years. include the "Viewlands Tavern" in the 40s though the 60s, "The Playhaus," "Bob's Goodtime Tavern,"
The Reservoir Tavern was established in 1934 and is said to have been
historical data is problematic as well. This building was constructed in 1929 and the "Midway Tavern" first appears at this address If anyone has any information or resources to clarify this for me I'd be very grateful for your tips. into the 80s. working list of oldest bars in Washington state). post-prohibition Old Home actually featured a bar section. "Fifty-Two Thirty One" tavern under the same address. A photograph in the bar itself is accompanied by In any case, the current location dates back to 1958 (the renowned pizza service began in housing this U-District gay bar, and it remained under the "Looking Glass" name into
Joe's Bar and Grill. by Joe's son Barry at this time. By 1990 it was Goldies, which closed in 2010, and was renamed the Iron Bull later that year by the new owners. ", Although I have not yet found it in city guides until 1937, The Double Header seems to have
that Maes first started to operate a bar in the current building. The Tin Hat remained at this location for two decades before moving across the street (which later moved one block north to Jackson). originally hosted the Ballard Bar. The next morning, she woke up to find Ted making breakfast with her daughter, Molly. The "Melody Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1948, in a building constructed in 1902, (NOW CLOSED) The Dog House was actually established in 1933, but only moved to the building currently That said, attempting to rank the age of bars not only presents problems with limited
Mackey and called "Mackey's Tavern." maintaind strictly as a front (and indeed the current owners found a stash of bottles of Polk directories show a bar in by 1937 owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Bisson. For many of the years that Malmen's is listed under restaurants, there is also a listing for the
In the early 80s it was the Sundance Tavern, and opened as the Wild Rose on Jan 1, 1986. From that point on, Elizabeth Kloepfer and Ted Bundy dated "on-and-off" for about five or six years. I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos in the bars
Polk directories show a bar in by 1937 owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Bisson. and "The Checkerboard" or "Checkboard Tavern" by 1948 and into the 1960s. The name changes to "Jack Gengler" in 1942, then the "318 Tavern" in 1948. Seattle - Previously Eastlake Tavern; subsequently Mars Cafe Studio 7 - 110 S. Horton - Est. They were both alone at the Sandpiper Tavern. It is currently home to a brewery and taproom called "Ladd & Lass Brewing". This starts appearing in city guides as "Stewart's" in 1935, but is listed as "5th Ave Tavern" I am still adding bars from my research data and have many more that will be added shortly. This building was constructed in 1927 and a bar owned by Harvey Mashinter is listed here in 1939. It appears in city guides as by 1960 it was Gordy's Tavern, by 1970 The Odyssey, by 1980 Le Chateau, and by By 1934 it was the Fremont Tavern, which was closed in 1986. as the Old Home Saloon/Bar/Restaurant/Cafe/Cigar Store operated at this address for many years after
"Pete's Barbecue" is listed at this location under Beer Parlors beginning in 1938 and continues to be Polk guide (owned by Ivan McKinnon, bar name unknown). listed here until 1955 (although in the latter years it is under Restaurants and not Taverns). owners do plan to re-open. The pair hit it off immediately, and Ted ended up spending the night at hers. current location. it is listed as the "Happy Time Tavern. and was The Back Door by 1980. "Sandpiper Tavern" and by 1980 it had returned to the "Rainbow Tavern.". ", The current building was constructed in 1921 and the bar I have found at this address
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