Entire Venue at Screwdriver Bar

2320 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Belltown, Seattle, WA

About this space

A historic rock n roll basement bar located right in downtown Seattle. Bar/event space located between the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. The space was previously a grunge-era recording studio/rehearsal space with tenants including Nirvana in the late 1980s / early 1990s. From 1991 on the space remained dormant until we opened in 2016 but the charm, mystique, and history remain.2 rooms offer 2 full bars, a stage for live music/karaoke /DJs with booth and high-top seating. A lifetime's worth of priceless authentic music memorabilia, records, and artifacts adorn the walls and ceilings. Please visit our website screwdriverbar.com or email us at info@screwdriverbar.com to set up a tour!


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per session
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $10 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 200

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Venue
Two Bars
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Natural light
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

-No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

We started in 2018 in the basement of the historic Barnes Building, right in the heart of Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. This space used to be a recording studio and rehearsal spot for famous grunge bands like Nirvana in the late 1980s and early 1990s. After sitting empty for years, we reopened in 2016, keeping its original charm and history.

Since then, Screwdriver Bar has welcomed musicians from all over the world, from Grammy winners to brand-new performers. We’re proud to be part of Seattle’s music scene and offer a safe, welcoming space for both artists and guests.

By visiting us, you help keep live music alive and support small businesses and community events. Whether you’re here for a show or planning a special event, we invite you to be part of our history!


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