Links and FAQs at The Sunset
The Sunset on MY SPACE
Al's Tavern - The place for Cold Beer and good times in Wallingford
The Tractor - our sister club down the street
Hatties Hat - good food, good drinks, good people
La Carta De Oaxaca - Excellent Mexican food that is true to Oaxaca - conveniently located right next to The Sunset Tavern
The Peoples Pub - deep fried pickles!
The Ballard Smokeshop - Since the Vikings!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I buy tickets for a show?
A: All of our shows will have tickets available at the door, night of the show. We sell advance tickets for some shows through Ticketweb. When that's the case, you'll see a link to buy advance tickets next to the listing on our website. This is only way to purchase advance tickets for a show as we typcially do not sell hard tickets in advance through the bar or any place else. We always leave some tickets available at the door, but we recommend buying advance tickets for guaranteed to entry to shows with tickets for sale.
Q: Is this an all-ages venue?
A: No, you gotta be 21 to come in...sorry, kid.
Q: When did the Sunset start serving liquor ???!!!
A: March 24th 2005 during a Carolyn Mark and Her Stallions show.
Q: I left my credit-card there last night, when can I come and pick it up?
A: We normally open at 6pm Monday-Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Sometimes we open earlier. Check the calendar for early shows on this site. If you leave your card here, we will run it and add a 20% gratuity, drunky.
Q: Whats with all the Chinese stuff everywhere?
A: The Sunset was a Chinese resturaunt in the 1940s-1970s, then it was one of Ballard's most notorious dives until Max Genereaux bought the place and turned it into a live music venue in 2000...much of the original Chinese decor remains, and we like it.
Q: How do I get there from I-5?
A: Follow this link to find a map. Or, take the 45th street exit (University of Washington), go west on 45th, stay on it as it zags under 99 and becomes 46th, stay on it as it goes northwest downhill and becomes NW Market Street. Stay on Market until you make a Left on 22nd, go 1 block and make a right on to Ballard Ave NW back towards Market street (Ballard Ave is a one-way). The Sunset is about 3/4 block on your left...now all you gotta do is find a place to park.
Q: Do you serve food?
A: Yes, this is our menu:
-Corn Dog with Fries-
-Salsbury Steak-
-BBQ Chicken
-Chicken Fried Steak-
-Swedish Meatballs-
-Personal Pepperoni Pizza-
All entrées come with a Salad with your choice of Ranch or Thousand Island $12.50 Available from 6pm till closing time, 7 nights a week. *PLEASE NOTE: Food takes longer to prepare depending on how busy the show is.
Q: Do you have a cash machine?
A: Yes, with a small fee.
Q: Do you allow smoking?
A: No. As of December 8th 2005, it is illegal to smoke in bars in the city of Seattle.
Q: What's up with the Movies? Who do I contact if I want to: recommend happy-hour movies, host a movie night, show my independent film etc.?
A: The Sunset has a Movie Screen that drops down in front of the stage and a Video Projector capable of screening DVD's and VHS films. If you would like to screen something at The Sunset, please contact our booker.
Q: What style of music does the Sunset Tavern usually host?
A: All kinds: Rock, Jazz, Country, Hip-Hop, Punk, Electronic, Klezmer...you name it, we have probably hosted it here.
Q: Are there Hotels near the club?
A: Unfortunately, there are no places very close to recommend... We will assist in finding accommoidations for bands if necessary.
Q: I heard the Sunset has the nicest bathrooms in rock n' roll, why is this?
A: Well, we do a unconventional thing that doesnt happen at most rock clubs...we CLEAN the bathrooms.
Q: How often do you clean the bathrooms?
A: Every Night
