The Sloop Tavern

A classic old town dive bar in Ballard with pool tables, darts and pull tabs. The highlight for me are the burgers which are actually really solid for bar food. My go-to is a bacon and blue cheese burger with choice of grilled or raw onions and a wide selection of potato/fry options. We've always had the same blonde bartender/server and while I don't know her name, she's always got a great attitude and takes excellent care of our group.

Picked up lunch for coworkers a couple Fridays ago. Cheeseburger was ok. Cheap price and tasted like it. The club sandwich was atrocious and my order of a burger dip. Are you kidding me. Two frozen hamburger Patty's no seasoning. Slapped on a slightly toasted roll and that's it no cheese huh? Au Jus was tasteless. Couldn't even eat half of it. Never again

We stopped in before a movie at the Nordic museum. I've missed going to dive bars! The Green carpet is a vibe. There are 2 Pool tables and a few arcade games. Plenty of indoor seats and 3-4 Outside tables. The beer was average. There are even Lottery cards for sale.

Sloop is a cozy spot in Ballard. We enjoyed two plates of 2-piece cod fish and chips that came with the option of regular fries, waffle fries, or salad. There were multiple choices for dips/dressings as well, and we chose to try the blue cheese for our salad. Salad portions were generous, the fish were fresh, and we really liked the waffle fries. The staff who served us was attentive and friendly too. There were some game machines on the other side of the bar -- looked like a fun place to come with friends on evenings!

Great dive bar with great service! Food is average and cheap! Oh yeah and a great price on beer! I've been going to The Sloop for years and years. One of my favorite spots in Ballard to grab a quick beer and eats. Dog friendly and they have a small area for outside seating when the sun is out. Darts and pool too!

A neighborhood favorite! The ambiance is always friendly and warm--it's not too big or small of a bar and with the layout and lighting it feels cozy. I come here for the games (buck hunter and occasionally, darts) and the beers (option to go big at 34 and 55oz). We got nachos to share and it was okay, it was a bit salty so the sour cream was helpful.

Excellent vibe. Pretty wide open, way bigger inside than it looks. Pool, arcade games, affordable bar food. Clean-ish. Pints or giant beers, good selection on tap and in bottles. Off the Ballard Ave drag so definitely more of a locals bar.

Solid dive neighborhood bar - it gets packed here on the weekends with the locals. Love they have mini corn dogs. They are so cute and filling! Great accompaniment to whatever you're drinking at the tavern. Check this place out if you're by the locks - the chicken strip meal looked out of this world and I can't wait to try it next time I'm there.

Great place to stop by if you're around the area. I was at the Ballard Lock and after me and my friend came here for lunch. Found out this place is awesome. Cozy, vibing, and dive bar style. I looked at the menu and wow the food here is great and generous price for what the economy is nowadays. Mostly everything is still under $10! You can't beat that. I will support this local Tavern fosho! Overall, definitely will be back here!

Garbage. I was sitting there enjoying my meal with my family when a black couple walked in and they would not serve them. Both of those bartenders walked out of the building. It was so sad and disgusting sloop. You need to jump into 2024 I don't care about color I'm white and black, mixed but you can't treat people like that we're all the same. hatred only hurts yourself. My ancestors are hillbillies too but y'all need to grow up.