The Kraken Bar & Lounge is a punk, rock and metal bar and small live music venue at 5828 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle, Washington. The venue combines a dive-bar atmosphere with a compact stage and a regular programme of local and touring bands. Punk, hardcore, rock and metal make up much of the live programme, with the small room placing bands close to the audience. The venue has a strong DIY character and regularly hosts multi-band bills, open-mic nights and other small-scale music events.
The interior is informal and deliberately rough around the edges, with a straightforward bar, pinball machines and limited floor space around the stage. The compact layout gives concerts an intimate feel, particularly when the room is full. The Kraken also serves food, with smoked meats and other pub dishes forming part of the menu alongside beer and spirits. Its combination of live underground music, pinball, bar food and a small neighbourhood venue setting has made it a regular part of Seattle’s punk and heavy music scene.
ADDRESS:
5828 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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