Browse local independent boutiques, vintage stores, and specialty shops galore.
Savor an unparalleled food scene — from casual cafés to fine dining.
Wet your whistle at a boatload of bars and breweries.
Discover fun at local festivities.
Immerse yourself in Ballard's Indigenous roots and Scandinavian history.
Engage with maritime culture and marvel at marine life.
Find everything you need nestled between charming shops and restaurants.
Relax, pamper and rejuvenate at local spas, gyms, and salons.
Explore Ballard
A city-within-a-city, Ballard is a vibrant urban village packed with everything under the sun. We invite you to spend a day, a week—or lifetime—exploring hundreds of small businesses and destinations.
2 Sons Plumbing and Sewer is a full-service Seattle plumbing company serving homeowners and businesses throughout Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound communities.
Aa Sushi in Seattle, WA brings together a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese favorites in a relaxed setting. Regulars go for the New York Roll, Fresh Roll, Alaska Roll, and Chicken Katsu Bento.
Paige has been a physical therapist for 25 years and specializes in the Science of Postural Restoration ( PRI). Appointments are one on one and 60-90 mins in length.
Tasting room featuring elegant wines handcrafted in the old-world style to showcase great fruit sourced from some of the top vineyards across Washington state. Home of Frosted & Fizzy Champagne tasting pop-up through the holidays.
ARC Dance is a non-profit arts organization that supports community dance education programs and professional performances through the professional ARC Dance Company and the School.
Ballard Beer Box offers a diverse selection of craft beers from 14 rotating taps, natural wines, and ciders alongside handcrafted pizzas made with organic Washington state flour. Free bingo Mondays and trivia Tuesdays at 6:30pm, all ages, and dogs welcome inside and on the patio.
Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop fits somewhere between a natural history museum and an antique store. You’ll find an eclectic array of all things unusual, unique, and out of this world.
Club Pilates is a boutique fitness studio offering instructor-led Reformer Pilates classes for all fitness levels, helping members build strength, improve flexibility, enhance balance, and move with confidence.
For over 30 years, the Pacific Northwest marine industry has relied on family-owned and operated Covich Williams as a trusted provider of high-quality petroleum fuel, lubricants and filters.
Curated takes the stress out of finding the perfect gift, transforming gifting anxiety into moments of joy and connection. Discover a new way to give with heart at Curated.
Transform your mental health with personalized therapy designed to help you move forward when feeling stuck. Dr. Hurrand specializes in grief, trauma, anxiety, depression with a client-centered therapy experience.
Adorable shop selling natural, small batch, sustainable candles and personal fragrances made from the cleanest plant and nature-based, cruelty-free, vegan ingredients.
Located in the historic Carnagie Library building this cozy yet lively Australian sports tavern serves up beverages & foods, including meat pies & sausage rolls.
Kids Co. is a trusted nonprofit offering premier early learning, before- and after-school care, and summer camps throughout Seattle. Their inclusive programs give kids a safe space to learn, play, and grow while supporting working families.
Located next to the Ballard Smoke Shop, this arcade features pinball machines, arcade games, food and drinks, and weekly pinball tournament on Thursdays.
Located on historic Ballard Avenue, Luminous Skincare Studio is a tranquil, plant-filled oasis specializing in highly relaxing, massage-focused facials and skincare treatments. The studio combines soothing tactile techniques with expert skincare to deliver a deeply nurturing experience aimed at promoting a healthy, radiant glow.
Our attorneys combine decades of experience in Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate matters with practical creativity to provide clients with targeted and cost-effective legal solutions.
Woman-and-PoC owned, full-service Japanese restaurant specializing in traditional and innovative sushi with an extensive menu of hot items and entrees as well, sure to provide something for everyone.
Olympic Athletic Club offers the latest in cardiovascular and functional and strength training equipment, an extensive variety of group exercise classes, two swimming pools, court sports, and locker rooms with spa-like amenities, including men’s and women’s private steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs.
Seattle’s home for women’s sports in the heart of Old Ballard! An inclusive sports bar featuring extensive game coverage and highly-rated brunch and pub fare.
Serious Pie is a Tom Douglas pizzeria. Serious Pie Ballard offers a laid-back Serious Pie experience with indoor and outdoor dining, and takeout in the heart of the Ballard Brewery District.
Our Candles help people. We exclusively employ young men with periods of incarceration to make our candles — providing jobs, mentorship, and a space to breathe so they can have the best opportunity to become who they aspire to be.
A unique upscale barbershop specializing in prestige men’s grooming including an AVEDA spa and retail store with the full lineup of AVEDA products and a significant collection of outwear/accessories from Barbour.
Long-standing restaurant in the Hotel Ballard serving Mediterranean fare & trendy cocktails. With the backdrop of dramatic, architecturally rich details in the heart of the historic district.
Boutique located in a beautiful historic building, offering a unique shopping experience with a carefully curated lifestyle collection that transcend trends.
Neighborhood candy store that specializes in house-made fudge, a large selection of black licorice, chocolates, jelly beans, gummies, nostalgic & international candies.
Dr. Aanand Sharma and Dr. Jeff Clark are dedicated to helping people navigate the healthcare system and uncover the true root cause of stubborn conditions like headaches and migraines, dizziness and vertigo, tinnitus and ear fullness, etc.
The Phinery is a full-service interior design studio and home store in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. We believe great design should feel approachable — not intimidating. Our team brings expertise, warmth, and a genuinely collaborative spirit to every project, whether it’s a full kitchen remodel or finding the perfect sofa.
A Ballard-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping men, couples, and families in Seattle work through trauma, addiction recovery, grief, and relationships.