Central Saloon: Seattle's Grunge Cradle

Getting There

• Walking

  The Central Saloon is located in the Pioneer Square neighborhood, which is easily walkable [2]. From many points in the neighborhood, including the Pioneer Square Station, the saloon is a short walk southeast on 1st Avenue South [11].

• Public Transport

  Pioneer Square is a major transportation hub with multiple options [2]. Link Light Rail has a station (Pioneer Square Station) a few blocks away [11, 21]. Several bus routes also serve the area [11]. An ORCA card ($3) can be purchased at vending machines at light rail stations and loaded with funds [10, 16, 18]. A regional day pass costs $6 and allows unlimited rides on most transit services [10, 18]. Single fares depend on distance traveled, but are typically around $2.75 [15].

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Seattle [10]. A short ride from downtown to the Central Saloon in Pioneer Square will likely cost between $10 and $20, depending on traffic and surge pricing [10].

• Driving

  If driving, parking near the Central Saloon can be challenging, especially during peak hours [9, 20]. There are several pay lots within a few blocks [3, 6]. Street parking is available, costing around $9 for 2 hours, and is free from 6pm to 9am [3, 6]. Be aware of tow zones [3]. The Central Saloon does not have on-site parking [6].