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Best Live Music Venues in Ballard

North Seattle's Live Music Venues shortlist. Five spots picked by a local who cares, validated by neighbors, sorted by a transparent formula. No sponsored placements, ever.

Also see Best Live Music Venues across all of North Seattle 12 picks
  1. 1

    Hazlewood

    Ballard · Live Music Venues
    Editor's Pick

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Why it ranks
    89/100
  2. 2

    Substation Seattle

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    87/100
  3. 3

    Egan's Ballard Jam House

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    87/100
  4. 4

    Tractor Tavern

    Ballard
    Editor's PickHighly Reviewed

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and editor pick.

    Composite
    85/100
  5. 5

    Conor Byrne Pub

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    84/100
  6. 6

    Sunset Tavern

    Ballard
    Editor's PickRecently covered

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    84/100
  7. 7

    Pono Ranch

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    77/100
How this list was made

Compiled from review data across multiple sources, weighted by recency, then adjusted by an editorial visit and local votes. Want to nominate a spot? Vote here (login required, one vote per neighbor).