Sunset Tavern

This small, revamped, hipster music venue proves a favorite among locals for the comfortable atmosphere, ample seating, decently priced covers and quality of shows by up-and-coming but still obscure rock bands. The stage here is low for a face-to-face experience. Early birds hang out in the sectioned-off bar area up front (called Betty's Room) to enjoy drinks before or after the set begins. Though Ballard has several options for catching live music, this is one of the more intimate and cozy, in our opinion. Come along to people watch and enjoy the bar scene, even if you're not attending a show.