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Balmar Bar & Lounge
- Lounges
- Seattle, AR
About this business
Located in the heart of Ballard at the intersection of Ballard Avenue and Market Street, the BalMar brings cocktails, conversation and comfort together. Settle into our unique space for exceptional service and adventurous food and drink.The BalMar is housed in a two-story 1920s building that was originally a Ballard department store. The 4,000-square-foot space has been given a facelift, but maintains many of its original features and character, such as exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and light fixtures. A seismic retr... read more
Location details
5449 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, AR, 98107, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
Great for holiday party – We had our holiday party at the Bal/Mar and it was great! The food was good and the spacing was perfect. It was perfect for a crowd of about 85 people. I would say it would work for any group 70-100 but not much more than that because it would be too crowded. The facility was nice but still casual enough that people did not feel like they had to dress up too much. Everyone enjoyed the pool tables and all of the areas to "hang out". I would strongly recommend this for any sort of party. Susan, the pa... read more
Cute place, but needs friendly people at the door! – I've been to BalMar a couple of times. It's very cute, and it's great to see that Ballard is finally catching up to the rest of the city in terms of having more classy places to grab a drink. However, both times I have been to BalMar, the person at the door checking ID's has been extremely rude. Ever hear of a first impression? The first encounter I had was with a girl who asked me to fix their door mat AFTER I TRIPPED ON IT BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY MESSED UP BY SOMEONE ELSE... read more
A cool place to get a great drink! – This is still one of my favorite bars in Seattle. I think they have the best drink menu around. Though, I have to say that I will miss my bartender Joe. Good luck cutie. You will be missed!
Very friendly, Great Drinks, Reasonably Priced – I made reservations for my birthday of about 15 people and they reserved a portion of their lounge downstairs for me for free, with no minimums and they even split our tabs up. The service was great, everyone was very friendly, and they made really good mixed drinks. I highly recommend this place.
great venue for gatherings – The BalMar was fantastic. I had a small party for my husband down stairs near the bar. The wait staff was great. My guests were raving about the facility - the comfort of the couches. We had a great experience and would highly recommend BalMar
Great for Birthday Parties! – Balmar is the perfect place to hold a birthday party! We had a 25 person party at the BalMar, our reservations were right across from the pool table area, this made for great mingling, it felt like we had our own area for just our friends, but still in the middle of everything. Food, drinks, service was EXCELLENT!
Best Bartenders and Excellent Seasonal Food Selections – I am confused by a couple of the bad reviews of one of my favorite spots in Ballard... Not only are the bartenders educated and creative mixologists, but they don't come off as pretentious if you have a question about what they recommend or a new product you don't recognize. Joey and John are well-versed in spirits, wine and beer knowledge and I found them very helpful. The Owner/GM, Dwayne is very gracious and always has a smile on his face. He puts on a great trivia ... read more
Pretentious Bar with Rude employees – Last weekend I was at the BalMar and I left very unhappy. During last call, the group I was with and I ordered drinks and moments later an employee (not the bartender) grabbed it out of our hands! I asked why he just did that and he said the bar was closed and we had to leave (it was 1:45am on a Friday). I spoke to the bartender and asked why he would sell us drinks when they would take it within seconds and he just shrugged. He voiced no apologies whatsoever. I could not believe the poo... read more
Poor value, food, rude service, pricey, just not fun – Avoid! Problem with Balmar is there are so many better places to go. Happy hour food and specials are poor, service is rude and unfriendly as others have mentioned. The upstairs lounge can be fun and has pool, but the downstairs is a waste with terrible service and cold service all around. Only reason to go here is if you are meeting friends upstairs, bad spot for happy hour or food, and not a good singles scene either.
Frequently asked questions about Balmar Bar & Lounge
How is Balmar Bar & Lounge rated?
Balmar Bar & Lounge has a 3.5 star rating with 33 reviews.
When is Balmar Bar & Lounge open?
Balmar Bar & Lounge is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.
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