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Central Saloon, Japantown
47° · Overcast nowBest time: 5 pm
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Central Saloon

  • 4.51.2k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 2 am

Central Saloon is a historic, no-frills bar and live music venue in Pioneer Square known for loud local bands, a broad beer selection, and a divey, welcoming atmosphere. Visit for energetic shows, casual drinks, and a sense of Seattle music history — expect tight crowds, standing-room space, and lively performances. The attached clothing stall and compact food service make it an easy spot to grab a bite between sets.

Quick answers

Central Saloon in short

When is Central Saloon open?

Every day, 11 AM–2 AM.

When is the best time to visit Central Saloon?

It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Central Saloon indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Central Saloon cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Central Saloon?

207 1st Ave S,Seattle, WA 98104.

Right now · 11:15 am

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 5 pm.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 2 am
  • Indoors

47°

Overcast

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 2 am
monday
11 AM–2 AM
tuesday
11 AM–2 AM
wednesday
11 AM–2 AM
thursday
11 AM–2 AM
friday
11 AM–2 AM
saturday
11 AM–2 AM
sundayToday
11 AM–2 AM

Where and how

  1. 1 Central Saloon
  2. 2 Damn the Weather · 1 min
  3. 3 Occidental Square · 1 min
  4. 4 Pioneer Square · 3 min
  5. 5 Pioneer Square Habitat Beach · 3 min
207 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104(opens the map)DirectionsTo JapantownCall+12066220209Websitecentralsaloon.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 1.2k reviews

Known for

  • Late night
  • Group dining
  • Weekend outings
  • Live music
  • Great beer selection
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Japantown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.