Home of the 34oz Slooper.

An unpretentious Ballard staple since 1953. Cold beer, fresh fish & chips, and the legendary oversized mug that built our reputation.

The Sloop Tavern bar interior at sundown

Ship-Shape Fare

Honest food for hungry sailors, locals, and visitors alike.

Full Menu
Ballard Fish & Chips

Ballard Fish & Chips

Freshly caught cod, panko-crusted, served with thick-cut fries and house-made tartar sauce.

The Slooper

The Slooper

The original 34oz glass. Choose from 9 rotating local and international taps. Not for the faint of heart.

The Sloop Burger

The Sloop Burger

1/2 lb hand-pressed beef patty, sharp cheddar, grilled onions, and our secret sloop sauce.

Illustration of The Sloop Tavern in Ballard, 1952, by Studio Zahn

Illustration: Studio Zahn · Historic Seattle

Est. 1953

Seventy years of cold pints and salty stories.

Tucked between the locks and the fishing fleet, The Sloop has been the gathering place for Ballard's fishermen, longshoremen, neighbors, and the curious passers-by since the year Eisenhower took office. No craft cocktails. No reservations. Just a wood-paneled room, a long bar, and a 34oz mug with your name on it.

9 Rotating Taps

On Tap This Week

Lineup rotates weekly. Pour any of these into the legendary 34oz Slooper.

Tap list updated weekly. Call ahead to confirm availability.

This Week at The Sloop

Monday

Karaoke Night

9pm – Close

Wednesday

Ballard Trivia

7pm Start

Friday

Live Music

9pm – 1am

Sunday

Seahawks & Suds

All Game Long

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