Pioneer Square Saloon

The stink of old beer. The patina of decades. The lack of food (popcorn) and low end wine choices make this a curious survivor. A nice place to launch an evening or just watch a soccer match solo. Not much to it but I sure hope it survives.

"Pop!" That is the noise that greeted me upon making an entrance into the Pioneer Square Saloon. Anticipating a Western saloon experience, I mistook the "Pop!" for a cap gun. If I didn't need a beer already, I needed one now. Near the back of the bar, I spotted an unoccupied bar stool. The first thing the bar tender asks me is "Are you going to blow up baloons?" I felt more like a guest visiting the Adam's Family than a bar patron. "I'll have a PBR draft," I responded (the draft beer that I preferred here). When I looked around I saw balloons toward the end of the bar and covering a table. When I started to get comfortable here, I realized that the balloons caused the "Pop!" For whatever reason, a part of the Pioneer Saloon experience is blowing up a balloon and placing it on a tiny bulb. Frequently one will "Pop!" Wanting nothing to do with balloons, I relocated to the center of the bar when a bar stool became available. The Pioneer Square Saloon reminded me of a saloon in Haight Ashbury. The bar is dotted with humorous stickers. As I drank my first PBR I entertained myself reading this stuff. A few of the sayings were "Roll a fat one today." "Stoned chicks rule." "Cavemen are people too." "Get hazed." After the first PBR, I grew bored sitting inside. I'd drink the second PBR on the porch overlooking Yesler Way, a prime thoroughfare through Pioneer Square. It was the idea of hanging out at a bar in Pioneer Square that brought me here. I appreciate the historic architecture that constitutes the district. Pioneer Square Saloon is in a historic building where Pioneer Square joins the Seattle Waterfront. On the porch I'd people watch and spot the occasional Duck sightseeing vehicle pass by. Contrary to rumor, water balloons were not tossed at the Duck. After getting fresh air, I'd drink my third PBR in the two smaller rooms adjacent to the bar and porch. Historic buildings never fail to feature charming interiors. Regardless that the smaller rooms were sparsely furnished, they were quiet places to appreciate the charm of being in a historic building. What stood out was an antiquated hockey table. Where the rooms were charming the bar tender was alright. Before Happy Hour began, he charged me Happy Hour prices. And when I finished a PBR he'd have another one for me. After more than enough PBRs for one day, it was time to move on. Pioneer Square Saloon, is without doubt an unconventional establishment. If you are in downtown Seattle, I'd recommend stopping by for even one beer to experience this place for yourself. Chances are you will probably never forget it.

Really good dive bar with a good section of IPAs witch are my favorite. The location was amazing right by where the ferry dropped me off so it was very convenient.

Cool little pub in the heart of Pioneer Square. We met up with some friends here before a comedy show last Friday night. I was surprised how slow it was inside. I figured a Friday night in PS would be packed. Needless to say I'm glad it wasn't! Our friends were already there, sitting at the bar. The bartender came over to see what we wanted. They had around 12 beers on tap. AND they were only $4 during HH! (Between 3p-7p or 4p-7p?) What's not to like? There was a shift change and we got a man bartender at 7pm, and the over all consensus was he was much friendlier! He changed kegs while we were there so we got another beer option! We continued to drink and hang until about 7:40p and the nice bartender charged us HH prices for all the beers, even though we had a round after-the-fact. Awesome!Oh yeah they have free popcorn too! ;)

Situated on the outskirts of Pioneer Square, this feels like a great getaway on any given night from the more hubbub of central Pi Sq: The soft-hued ceiling lighting and contrast of light & dark. And stickers.Just searching for some grub and drink before bedtime, I meandered over here one night. Sadly, they didn't have food (I saw chips on a rack, but no "meal" stuff), but I decided to stay for a beer. Unsure of what I wanted, I asked if they had anything good dark or similar to an oatmeal stout. They declined the oatmeal but suggested something similar - which I can't believe I forgot - because it was nice! That brew was pleasantly smooth going down and I really enjoyed it. Perhaps one of the few beers I really like so far. The bartender was cool.

Anthony is adequate, beers cold, and good atmosphere. Local beer and Quasi fresh popcorn

One of favorites that has the gritty, bare-bones Seattle vibe that is quickly disappearing. Solid tap selection and a wine list that can't be beaten (white, red or a white-Rita). Don't look for anything polished here. The bathrooms are clean and the beer is cold, local and delicious.

I -loved- this place.This was, like, straight out of the punk scene of NYC.Long, narrow shot-gun bar, with plenty of beer taps present Lots of anti-establishment and band stickers plastered up everywhere. Bartender with an attitude, who still slung the beer the right way. Lots of clientele that seemed regular locals, who loved the place.The vibe was awesome and I would love to hang out here if I lived local.

It's a dive bar in the middle of Pioneer Square, and one of the last holdouts in what is rapidly becoming a gentrified and yuppy downtown Seattle. If you're looking for a foofoo, slick, uppity high class bar to impress your friends, don't go here. If you want a grubby bar with beer and cheap wine but no hard alcohol and no food, this is the spot. There's not much here, but there's no up and coming young executive wannabes on laptops either. There is no wifi. They have beer and a bartender. That is all.

Good place where you can have a great time with your friends with couple pints of beer. Every Tuesday and Friday here you can play with cool kicker players just for $5 start deposit. 2 good tornado kicker tables for $0.75 for the game.