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The Best Live Music Bars in Seattle

Experience live performances from local and touring artists. These 4 are the live music bars in Seattle that readers open most, with all 19 bars in Seattle and live music bars worldwide a click away.

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Jupiter, bar in Seattle (photo 1)
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Jupiter

Seattle, United States of America

Jupiter Bar is a lively art-bar & arcade in Belltown with neon murals, stacks of pinball games, craft drinks, pizza, regular karaoke & DJ nights — everything you need for a vibrant night out.

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Zig Zag Café, bar in Seattle (photo 1)
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Zig Zag Café

Seattle, United States of America

Hidden beneath Pike Place Market, Zig Zag Café is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar radiating moody charm. Known for its timeless cocktails, sultry jazz nights, and laid-back hospitality—it’s Seattle’s beloved “third place.”

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Sunset Tavern, bar in Seattle (photo 1)
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Sunset Tavern

Seattle, United States of America

Ballard’s legendary live-music dive: intimate shows, strong drinks, a gritty stage and indie-band energy every night.

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The Alley, bar in Seattle (photo 1)
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The Alley

Seattle, United States of America

Hidden behind an unmarked door in West Seattle, The Alley serves up Prohibition-era cocktails, jazzy vibes and cozy candle-lit corners — the perfect low-key hideout for craft drinks and quiet conversations.

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