Blue Moon Tavern

Bars & pubs touring band

Historic Seattle dive bar since 1934 in the U-District. Literary landmark (Dylan Thomas, Allen Ginsberg, Tom Robbins). Live rock/punk/indie most nights. ~100 capacity. 712 NE 45th St.

Historic note: Opened April 15, 1934, by Henry 'Hank' John Reverman, exactly one mile from the University of Washington, right after Prohibition ended. Became a renowned hangout for poets, beats, radicals, artists, and writers including Theodore Roethke, Richard Hugo, Carolyn Kizer, Dylan Thomas, and Allen Ginsberg. Sheltered UW professors caught up in the McCarthyist purge. A 1989 redevelopment attempt was derailed by community activists led by Walt Crowley, though 1990 landmark status bid failed. One of Seattle's oldest continuously operating bars.

Capacity

Standing(?) 99

Facilities

Stage(?) Yes

Parking University District street parking; accessible parking available near the entrance

Accessible(?) Street-level entrance, ADA-compliant restroom available. No elevated viewing platform but designated area near stage available by request. Staff can assist with crowd navigation.

Rental Policies

Alcohol(?) In-house

Full bar; dive bar atmosphere

Contact

Website www.thebluemoonseattle.com/

Phone (206) 675-9116