Mercury at Machinewerks

All I can say is what a BITCH! NOT even busy yet... Apparently, trying to find out what the club is or how to get in was a HUGE struggle to feel inviting.... I feel she was trying to tell me that I AM NOT invited as a clientele... barely could get her to tell me the name of the club ... All I was told us that it was a private club.... NO details.. NOT inviting... NOT today!!!UGH ...

Im a member yet I was denied entry for a costume party because apparently my costume didnt fit dress code ? Why would costumes be "encouraged" if they would not let people in for their costumes

No place like it!!!Private club for goths and other non-conforming types. Membership required. Great atmosphere, strong drinks, dark music.

I have a ton to say about this club that I won't get much into in this review, but let me first say the positive. The space itself is great. Good size, membership is super cheap and the lighting is pretty cool. The negative starts with the lack of diversity ethnically probably due to the fact that it seems to cater to a specific group. I would probably frequent this club more if they considered changing DJs more frequently or maybe had some of the frequent DJs give up some night to people with more diverse taste. I think there definitely are regulars to this club, and as someone who doesn't identify as goth but enjoys goth music and the scene, I personally find most people here are white and also older and there is a much large crowd and scene that is ethnically diverse and listening to not only the music of old, but the music of new. Not to say this club does not play new music, but it is highly catered to the EBM, white goth sensibilities when I personally would appreciate some more post punk, or dark and cold wave night. It would be nice to show up some time and see more people of color, and for once actually see this club poppin. But there seems to be a certain set of people in charge maybe, or such a tight rigid expectation that gate keeps what could be a very inclusive and open space. Just food for thought. Apart from that, there are other clubs opening, so hopefully Seattle creates a space for these people I speak of.

Compare & Contrast:* Rum & Coke at The Mercury - $3.50* Rum & Coke at The Highline - $9 (and in a smaller glass)SITREPThis update is purely to demonstrate a vast difference in drink prices, even though these two venues are both on Capitol Hill.THE SETUPSo here's where the unfortunate disparity was noted: on the weekend of Friday/Saturday, November 8 & 9, I spent clubbing with friends on Capitol Hill because that's where the fun is for me (and because Noc Noc has closed down *sigh*). * So on Friday night, I go to the cool show featuring the "Break Up" & "Combichrist" and get a basic Rum & Coke mixed drink. $9 fricken dollars!* The next night - Saturday - I hit The Mercury and I make the same order for a basic Rum & Coke. $3.50. And get this - IN A BIGGER GLASS. HUGE DISPARITY IN COSTPretty dramatic disparity here between two Capitol Hill clubs merely blocks away from each other. And so when it comes to basic cost metrics, you are not going to frequent an establishment that gouges you for the same product you can get someplace else for much less. For some reason, I guess a venue that has a show with a band(s) you want to see, probably assume that you are *TRAPPED* and that they can shake you down.No. All it means is that my friends and I will get our "drink on" BEFORE we hit the venue, and just grab sodas or water at the venue, and then get our drink on again AFTER the show (which we did with) with other tons of reasonable options at bars & pubs throughout Capitol Hill.THE LOWDOWNProps to the Mercury for the having a much more reasonable pricing index for their drinks.

I've been going to the Merc since 2004 and it is definitely one of my favorite haunts in Seattle. It's a private club, so if you are not a member you will need to know someone who is that can guest you in. Why is it this way? Because for most people who go to the Merc there is a sense of community and it is a safe space for people who live alternative lifestyles. If a guest acts like a fool at the club that guest will not be allowed back. The Merc does not tolerate bad behaviour. So, being a private club helps dissuade that element.After 3 visits you can become a member if you choose. Every so often there will be membership drives where you can get an automatic membership for showing up.There is a dress code. Yes, jeans are not allowed. Why? It is a goth club so goth attire is the standard. If you don't have goth clothes, then anything black will do just fine. Touching again on dress code, the Merc is one of the few places where I can dress up as wildly as I want and my efforts will be appreciated, welcomed, and I don't feel like I stick out like a sore thumb.The staff are very friendly and easy to talk to. The bartenders pour strong drinks and make sure the patrons are taken care of. Ollie and Lisa are awesome bartenders! The Merc is one of the few places where I can leave my purse at my table while I dance and not have to worry about it being gone when I return.The drinks here are some of the most affordable you will find on the hill. There are different theme nights that range in music genres from old school bat cave, post punk, and industrial, to synth pop, EDM, and beyond. Check out the Merc's website to see what's going on for a particular night. Once a month there is karaoke with an alt twist; you will find songs that you don't normally find at regular karaoke places.My fav Dj's are DJ Hana Solo and DJ Major Tom. Both of them play a wide variety of excellent goth classics and newer material. There are smoking and non-smoking nights.Much love for this place!

Private club..goth industrial dark wave vibes that I like. All volunteers here, always friendly crew from door check to bar, thanks! Come mainly dance but can sit and people watch too. Different themes every night and monthly. Not a member? Open membership events and can have member sponsor you too.Parking is tough but it is Capitol Hill!

Douchey place.Turned away a patron because his jeans weren't dark enough.The woman at the door was a complete C U Next Tuesday and was completely and unnecessarily rude and nasty.He was attending a private event there so the whole elitist membership bullshit was not in play.Fuck this place.This is a perfect example of why you all get called Seaassholes.

Pretentious and unwelcoming. Will 86 you on a whim for little or to no cause based on perceptions of frequent and high tipping guests. Very small crowds and overall low quality music. Mostly DJs.The positives is an exclusive night club spot, id you are into that, to play pool and have cheap drinks.

Love the Mercury the machine Works spent I don't know eight years going there sad to see it closed or is it closed still can anybody tell me otherwise ?