Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Central Saloon, located in Pioneer Square, is Seattle's oldest bar, and is considered the birthplace of grunge. Soundgarden, Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, and many bands played here. As a matter of fact, Nirvana played their first show in Seattle here (and I heard the crowd of 10-15 people wasn't that impressed!)
The venue is well preserved and has a great display of show flyers. It was awesome to visit while it was quiet and I could take pictures and videos, but I'd love to come back and see a show here next time I'm in the area.
They had a drink called the Rusty Cage, with Jack Daniel's, ginger ale, cardamom bitters, and orange. Of course I had to pay tribute to Chris Cornell! We also grabbed a "ooo Foxy Lady" before heading out.
Central Saloon, located in Pioneer Square, is Seattle's oldest bar, and is considered the birthplace of grunge. Soundgarden, Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, and many bands played here. As a matter of fact, Nirvana played their first show in Seattle here (and I heard the crowd of 10-15 people wasn't that impressed!)
The venue is well preserved and has a great display of show flyers. It was awesome to visit while it was quiet and I could take pictures and videos, but I'd love to come back and see a show here next time I'm in the area.
They had a drink called the Rusty Cage, with Jack Daniel's, ginger ale, cardamom bitters, and orange. Of course I had to pay tribute to Chris Cornell! We also grabbed a "ooo Foxy Lady" before heading out.
