Shorty's

Avoid this place if you see a tall, long haired blonde lady with glasses. She was working last night (Thursday). I wish I got her name but she was condescending and rude AF. We had dinner across the street and needed to kill some time before our rezzy. Right upon entering, from the way she aggressively asked for our IDs, to the way she was annoyed when asked a single question about what liquor the bar had (why work the bar if you hate life?!?), to the way we could hear her lecturing her coworker.....she was mean. I dunno if she continued to be unpleasant because I left to wait outside. The place was pretty empty so would hate to be dealing with her on a busy night. Granted, maybe it was a bad day for her or something happened and she was projecting but SHEESH!!

In the 7.5 years since I left my last review, things have changed at Shorty's. First of all, they moved. Just a block away, but to a slightly more spacious and less weirdly laid out venue. Second of all, pinball prices dropped. They run about 75 cents a game, with some machines offering quantity discounts (e.g., 5 games for the price of 4). Third, the food and drink are much better, with a variety of dogs being the staple, any of which can be had with veggie dogs. My girlfriend preferred the Chicago Style; I'm partial to the Spicy Pepper. Small selection of draft beers, but an ample supply of mixed drinks, many much cheaper than surrounding venues. I've been to Shorty's more times this year than I have in the past decade. Sure it's a dive bar still, but it's a comfier hang than before, with better food and cheaper pinball.

Very divey looking bar. Prices are very good for a good pour. Service was nice for a Wednesday night. It was pretty quiet but I heard it gets busy during the weekend. Spot is very nice.

Im giving this stars for the fun/whimsical decor. I also love that they have a hot dog grill (although we only came in for drinks) We were greeted warmly by the bartender and sat on one of the booths. The booths used an old pinball machine as tables which was super cool. So on the other side of the bar they had a bunch of pinball machines and arcade games. I was annoyed that 2 of the arcade games I went to ate my quarters but the pinball machines were fun. Overall cool vibes and nice place to just chill and drin

The Trophy Room is a perfect secluded venue for hosting groups, with a fun bowling game in the corner! Drinks were very affordable and strong, and the Shorty's dog and nachos were both fresh and flavorful. Morgan was the most attentive and awesome bartender!

We stopped in this little hole in the wall bar to have a couple drinks and enjoyed every minute of the atmosphere!! This bar brought back so many memories old school pin ball machines/video games and a Photo Booth. Even though we were not there long we had a great time!! Fun little claw machine with lot of adult goodies lol so fun!!

Shorty's was a fun dive bar with quirky decor that we stumbled across. They have games like ski ball, arcade games, and pinball. We came here looking for a place to have a drink that was relaxed and fun unsteady of swanky and overpriced. The bartenders have a heavy pour and the hot dogs are delicious. The dogs are made on a roller and they have all the toppings you could ask for!

Whoa. Great ambiance, awesome selection of pinball machines, and with a punk leaning. Can't go wrong with that combination. But the bartender was a complete asshole to everyone in our group. One of the most unpleasant bar experiences ever and I'm a self confessed barfly. Short, gruff, sighing, throw stuff at you, while slinging vulgarities, kind of guy. Being a pinball enthusiast there are plenty of other places to play.

A fun little dive hangout with arcade games and hot dogs. It's like a carnival. The Dumpster dog was delicious and they have a good selection of beers.

Chill cheesy place for a quick bite and some drinks, and throw in a few pinball games. I loved how affordable this place is, even though they're in the heart of Belltown. We got nachos, two hot dogs, and two beers for about $40, which was pretty cheap tbh. The staff isn't all that "friendly" like others mentioned here, but it's just not that type of place. You order, and that's it. They're not really trying to be "friendly" other than with some of the regulars or with their friends who stop by. It's usually busy, and the booth seating clears out quickly; most are here for pinball.We ordered: (not the most quality ingredients, but loved the quirky take on a classic hot dog)-Chicago Style hot dog - Interesting take on a classic hot dog, it hit the spot!-Chili Nachos - Just what you expect from Chili Nachos-Dumpster Dog - This was such an interesting, unique hot dog concept. It was like they threw everything on it, and the chips were funny. At first, I thought they messed up the order, but no, that's a dumpster dog, haha-Guinness Can - What you expect from a Guinness-Irish Death - Had all the vibes of a Guinness but better imo, definitely looking for this next time and anywhere I go, so good!