The Octopus Bar is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

1. The Octopus Bar

8.8
2109 N 45th St, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Wallingford · 19 tips and reviews

Micah S.Micah Spieler: Fantastic little bar, get the nachos on happy hour. Friendly service too.

Patrick B.Patrick Boyce: Staff was super friendly. Food and drinks were great.

Esteban D.Esteban De Castro: There's naked ladies on the walls of the mens room.

Linda's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

2. Linda's Tavern

8.4
707 E Pine St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 106 tips and reviews

Nick S.Nick Stanzione: Super chill atmosphere. Back patio 👌

Ripping R.Ripping Rollings: Tip well!!!

Matt H.Matt Hastings: hit Linds for grub

Targy's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

3. Targy's Tavern

8.2
600 W Crockett St (6th Ave W), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · West Queen Anne · 10 tips and reviews

Drew M.Drew Milam: Great neighborhood/dive bar with darts, billiards, shuffleboard, and a couple video games. Good draft beer and a couple TVs for games.

Targy's TavernTargy's Tavern: Check in, show your Bartender and you can get a $1.00 off your tab. Excludes happy hour and cannot be combined with other drink specials.

Kris G.Kris Ginthner: Best local spot ever.

Ballard Smoke Shop is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

4. Ballard Smoke Shop

8.3
5439 Ballard Ave NW (NW Market St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 24 tips and reviews

Scott T.Scott Thorn: I enjoyed the eggs and sausage links. Raspberry jam was delicious.

Sal p.Sal ponce: Try the soup

Monique D.Monique Ducey: Get a rainier. They come from here.

Seattle Tavern & Pool Room is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

5. Seattle Tavern & Pool Room

8.0
5811 Airport Way S (btwn Homer & Doris), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Georgetown · 1 tip

Nyx A.Nyx Adam: Great chill atmosphere, awesome staff. Always a good time.

Cyclops is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

6. Cyclops

7.9
2421 1st Ave (at Wall St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Belltown · 62 tips and reviews

Michael Y.Michael Yamartino: great cheap brunch... outstanding potatoes

Cosmopolitan MagazineCosmopolitan Magazine: A Pink Eye is normally a bad thing... Except when you're ordering up one of Cosmo's Sexiest Cocktails at this bar! Part vodka, part Chambord, with a side of sugar...What are you waiting for? Read more.

Erin Marie F.Erin Marie Flack: Love th wall art...try the fun drinks

Pony is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

7. Pony

7.8
1221 E Madison St (at 12th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Bruno C.Bruno Corneli: Great mood, music and crowd. The decor is fun!

John😎 W.John😎 Wallace: There's a significant chance you'll regret this tomorrow morning.

SeageSeage: Their "Bloodlust" nights play the best goth/batcave/darkwave!

The Duchess Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

8. The Duchess Tavern

8.0
2827 NE 55th St (at 28th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Brian K.Brian Kapusta: Dog friendly bars are the best bars!

Pat R.Pat Riley: tell Emily to stop cheating

Jakeoff Z.Jakeoff Zilla: GET EM DAWGS!!!!!!

Blue Moon Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

9. Blue Moon Tavern

7.6
712 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · University District · 10 tips and reviews

Koren Y.Koren Young: Great staff...music!

AC L.AC Lewis: I just saw a dog pee on the pool table... really

No a.No andno: This is hands down the weirdest bar I've been to.

The Central Saloon is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

10. The Central Saloon

7.6
207 1st Ave S (at S Washington St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Pioneer Square · 31 tips and reviews

Lynn M.Lynn Morton: Was one of my usual haunts when I lived in Seattle. The best place to grab a beer, sit outside with your friends and talk. Don't forget the cream cheese hotdogs next door.

Geoffrey F.Geoffrey Flores: Friendly service and great food.

CB M.CB Midkiff: Booze

Sloop Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

11. Sloop Tavern

7.5
2830 NW Market St (NW 54th St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 20 tips and reviews

Robby D.Robby Delaware: The Sloop! This place is worth visiting if you're in Ballard. You can "slooper-size" your domestic beers and get them served in BIG cold beer mugs. Interesting and colorful people here.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: You can Slooper-size your beer for $1.75, upgrading it to 34 ounces of ice-cold domestic suds.

GraceyGracey: Get slooped!!!!!

Rickshaw is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

12. Rickshaw

7.5
322 N 105th St (at Greenwood Ave), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Bitter Lake · 17 tips and reviews

Ykchaua ChocolatesYkchaua Chocolates: The swimming angel peanut sauce is amazing, AND there's karaoke every night!

Stephanie C.Stephanie Cartwright: Drink heavily!!

Dejia B.Dejia B.: Surprisingly good chinese and $3 you call it shots on mondays. Sold!

Old Fifth Avenue Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

13. Old Fifth Avenue Tavern

7.5
8507 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Northgate · 4 tips and reviews

Sydney A.Sydney Asher: Tara is awesome! Everyone should come here!

Andrea L.Andrea Leach: Play Pull Tabs for shots...trust me, everyone is a winner. :) Read more.

Michael M.Michael Mendenhall: $1 taco Tuesday

Streamline Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

14. Streamline Tavern

7.5
174 Roy St, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Lower Queen Anne · 4 tips and reviews

Erika Rae W.Erika Rae Wulfert: Typical dive bar but fun crowd and strong drinks. They also have peanuts.

Josh B.Josh Barnhill: Taco basket

Eric P.Eric Pan: Chill dive bar with food

Bad Albert's Tap & Grill is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Seattle.

15. Bad Albert's Tap & Grill

7.5
5100 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Ballard · 27 tips and reviews

Jenette T.Jenette Turman: Burger Dip with bacon and tator tots. Muy bien!!!

Tim P.Tim P: Food here is great! Staff and owners are awesome!

Sean W.Sean Ward: Nice tap list and prices