Ballard Smoke Shop

dinner_and_drinks 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

i'm only recommending this place to a certain few of you... – sometimes you're about to kiss rock bottom on the lips. the lowest low of your life is approaching a break-neck speed and your future looks (and smells) like moldy bacon... what do you do? well, have a laugh, and a drink. do it here, so no one will notice if you mess your pants and start crying. by the way they're open really early, so this last stand is available at any legal hour. enjoy. 

rubyholiday 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Best Local Bar – Strong drinks, great staff and has not fallen victim to the gentrification of Ballard Ave. It's perfect. This is the bar that your Grand Papa used to drink at and probably still does. Great service and friendly people - don't come here for super trendy drinks you can go to the other random Ballard Ave bars for that, come here for the atmosphere and friendly people. We are in our twenties and love it. 

lysistrata 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

The Real Deal – The Ballard Smoke shop is a legend in Ballard. It is great to see that it hasnt fallen prey to the yuppification of Ballard Avenue. So if you are hankering for the feeling of old working class Ballard - this is the bar for you. The drinks are strong, it has a great neighborhood bar feel and if you misbehave they kick you out. The jukebox aint bad to boot. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Ballard Avenue's past remains anchored at this hole-in-the-wall. – The Scene The lounge features a square bar, which makes it look a bit like a dim version of "Cheers" (if everyone knows your name here, though, you likely have a problem). The layout facilitates conversation, and the assembled crowd has its share of tales to tell. While other bars on Ballard Avenue have transformed themselves to appeal to a younger crowd, the Smoke Shop still draws upon the graying fishing and working-class communities that once defined the n... read more

brazenhussy100 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

god bless the smoke shop – a quintessential blue collar dive bar with a real sense of history. drinks are not for the faint at heart and they don't call it the smoke shop for nothing, but it's charming as can be--for those that appreciate such grit. 

angeles13 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Now THIS is a dive!!! – In fact, it's THE dive!!!! The best dive in town... bartenders and most of the clients, near retirement age, oddball jukebox, nicotine-stained ceiling, reeking of stale booze and even staler cigarettes... no dumb mood lighting or "fake kitschy" decor, like the so-called Capitol Hill scenester "dives" Oh, the decor is kitschy, but it's for real, done in all seriousness! Not with tongue in cheek irony, like the above mentioned phony scenester dives... THAT's what makes a dive a dive, authenticity... The... read more

persiaa 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

The Urban Dish – Excellent take-out and pasta sauces. The shop carries several tasty entrees, salads and side dishes. They have a small selection of wines and desserts and the staff is very helpful. Don't miss the rosemary or mustard roasted chicken or the wild mushroom ragout (in the fall). 

rachelfro 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

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