Crocodile

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Seattle's most storied music venue since 1991. 30,000 sq ft complex with three performance spaces (~550 main room), cafe, restaurant, bars, Hotel Crocodile. Note: In receivership as of Jan 2026.

Historic note: Opened as Crocodile Cafe on April 30, 1991 by Stephanie Dorgan at 2200 2nd Ave. Iconic grunge-era venue where Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and many others played. Closed December 2007, reopened March 2009. Relocated to current 2505 1st Ave location on December 1, 2021 as expanded multi-venue complex with main showroom (750 cap), Madame Lou's (300 cap), and Here-After theater/comedy club (100 seats). Also includes 17 hotel rooms (Hotel Crocodile).

Programming

Karaoke No

Trivia No

Bingo No

Live Music Yes

Comedy Yes

DJ / Dance No

Private Events

Available Yes

buyout. Full venue buyout available. Multiple spaces including main room, back bar, and mezzanine.

Rental Range —

Available for private events; contact venue for pricing on 30,000 sq ft flexible event space

Alcohol(?) In-house

Books Entertainers Agent required

booking@thecrocodile.com

Agent representation typically required. 500+ capacity main room.

Facilities

Stage(?) Yes

Parking Recommend Spot Hero App for nearby parking; closest lot at 2610 1st Avenue. Off-site pay lots and street parking also available.

Wheelchair Accessible(?) Entrance

Contact

Website www.thecrocodile.com/

Phone (206) 441-4618

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