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.
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.
Sound the horns.. we're turning Seven! For our Anniversary, we're surrounding ourselves with some of our favorite partners over the years. We'll be hosting a local Makers Market in our outdoor space featuring The Orcas Project, The Swedish Club, Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary, Thread of the Raven, Hyldyr, & Sea Wolf Voyages. We'll also be […]
Mountain Holler brings his ethereal alt-folk back to the beer hall for a live show on the Pink Full Moon! $5 Cover at the door
Explore the Scandinavian spirit, aquavit, at a Viking-inspired Tavern! Join experts Adam Kerner and Jamie Buckman for a guided tasting of Aquavits from and stylized by Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. We’ll explore the spirit’s vibrant history, cultural roots, and the distinct flavor profiles that define each region—plus how effortlessly Aquavit shines in cocktails. A […]
Join us to taste the balance of savory and sweet as we explore five mostly Nordic cheeses paired with a selection of local, domestic and imported chocolates. The expert cheesemongers from Street Cheese in Beacon Hill will lead us in the pairing. Your ticket includes a sampling of cheese & chocolates. You'll leave with the […]
Detachable body parts? Gender swapping fish? Acrobatic displays of affection?! That lady hyena has a what now?? The Kingdom Animalia boasts a wide array of types of animals. Alongside that level of diversity, animals have evolved some pretty bizarre means for ensuring the continuation of their species. This talk will discuss some of the more […]
Live acoustic guitar in the back bar with Jason Reimath. Expect soulful warmth and mellow tunes. No cover
Celebrate the Nectar of the Gods with WA Mead Makers! Eight local meaderies will be on hand to pour their Spring favorites in our covered outdoor street cafe. Come mead the makers, sample a variety of meads, and take home a bottle or two
You're that friend who starts belting out the song two seconds in?! This night is for you! Come Name That Tune in our new event series hosted by the talented Drag Queens of Seattle. We kick off this bi-weekly competition with Drag Latina star, Queen Andrew, as host! Face-off against the competition in this King […]
In this class you will learn the most easy-to-identify local medicinal and edible plants, what to bring with you while you forage, & basic ways to prepare these plants Our class leader, Matt Houghton, is the owner/operator of Valley of Giants Nature Tours in Quinault Washington, and has been a forager/wilderness guide for many decades.
You're that friend who starts belting out the song two seconds in?! This night is for you! Come Name That Tune in our new event series hosted by the talented Drag Queens of Seattle. We kick off this bi-weekly competition with Miss Texas as host! Face-off against the competition in this King or Queen of […]
Join us in the heart of the action at Ballard’s only Nordic Beer Hall for a full day of festivities on Syttende Mai! Doors open at 11:00AM with open seating all day. There will be live Nordic music starting at 1130am in our covered outdoor street café. We’ll be featuring a special menu with beer […]
Sound the horns... we’re hosting our next Community Feast! Many of the Viking Feasts on our menu are designed for much larger groups, but we realize you don't all roll in packs of 30! This is your chance to try our heralded Pig Feast with whatever size group suits you. The feast includes: Slow roasted […]
