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Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks

Brad, Lou, Jeromy, and Bob

The DLSD crew explores an eclectic and eccentric collection of dive bars, historic taverns, and interesting drinking establishments in the greater Seattle, WA area.We"ve set out to document those bars that have a seedy backstory and interesting history behind them.But we’re not just talking about these taverns in the quiet confines of some home studio somewhere.No, we actually haunt these awesome watering holes and record live at the diviest of dive bars!In each episode we visit the bars where bad

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44:13

Engel's Pub in Edmonds

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2023/08/25

Not technically in Seattle, we give Engel's Pub in Edmonds a pass since it's darn close to Seattle and it's hometown to our own resident historian Brad Holden. This local dive bar is so cool, a couple of patrons buy us a round of Jello shots. How cool is that? And if that wasn't enough to bring smiles to our booze-loving shot holes, we also get free leftovers from world-famous Moto Pizza! Recorded live at Engel's Pub - just down the street from Moto - on 08/17/2023.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff

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39:39

The Caroline Tavern in North Seattle

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2023/07/22

Join the gang as we venture to another of North Seattle's finest! The Caroline Tavern, a real "everybody knows your name" type of bar where nobody actually knows the bar's name because there's literally no signs anywhere. Well, actually there is one but only true bar flies know where it is. Listen to tales of neighborhood capers and local union bosses. May or may not be in Shoreline. May or may not be within Seattle city limits. The jury's still out on that one, so quit yer bitchin'! But Caroline is

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42:59

The Meyer in Pioneer Square

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2023/06/17

Special episode! We record right in the heart of Pioneer Square's inaugural Summer Market and Music Festival. Across the street from the festival main stage in Occidental Park is The Meyer bar, owned and operated by our good friend Avout. Not only do we chat with Avout about the history of The Meyer, Lloyd Gregory the mastermind behind the Summer Market stops by to tell us about putting together downtown Seattle's funkiest music festival. Recorded live at The Meyer on 06/10/2023.Follow the Dim

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53:54

The Crescent Lounge in Capitol Hill

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2023/06/03

Everyone knows that Capitol Hill is the center of the universe. Recorded live at The Crescent Lounge on 05/22/2023.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), YouTube, and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like, follow, and subscribe!Check out the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast website (dimlightspodcast.com) for more details and additional episodes. Support Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks with PatreonSupport this show

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49:23

Sully's Snowgoose in Phinney Ridge

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2023/05/19

We pretend to be locals and venture back to old stomping grounds for a visit to Sully's Snowgoose Tavern in Phinney Ridge. An eclectic mix of beer styles, Bavarian architectures, and old Seattle history, Sully's has all the charm of a classic dive bar with the added bonus of a fantastic tap list. Not one but two nitros, and not one but two genuine classic German beers on tap sets Sully's apart from the riffraff. If it wasn't confusing already, Sully's throws in Guiness draft and a huge Ireland

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57:57

Virginia Inn in Pike Place Market

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2023/04/22

Listen as special guests River and Gordie help us tell the history of the Virginia Inn, on the northern edge of Pike Place Market. And learn more about downtown Seattle history as we explore the Market neighborhood! Recorded live at Virginia Inn on 04/19/2023.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), YouTube, and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like, follow, and subscribe!Check out the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast website

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48:52

Fiddler's Inn in Wedgwood

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2023/04/08

Folk music flows as easy as the drinks at Fiddler's Inn in the Wedgwood neighborhood. Don't get Sweet Lou started on the spelling of Wedgwood because he'll lecture you on classic English porcelain. Fiddler's is part cottage, part dive bar, and part local music scene. But it's an entirely good time and the band's literally right next to us! Recorded live at Fiddler's Inn on 03/23/2023.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), YouTube, and

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41:40

Hattie's Hat in Ballard

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2023/03/25

Nothing anchors a neighborhood like a good dive bar, and Hatti's Hat has been a staple in Ballard since 1904. Booze, gambling, and...soft drinks? Sure. Like a few dive bars we visited in season 2, Hattie's Hat has an epic mural painted by a famous local artist. But this mural's got a crazy story behind it and we're more than happy to embellish that story on air. Definitely no trash-talking the classic Brunswick bar because that thing is just plain awesome. However we will debate railroad-vs-shipping

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41:25

Old 5th Avenue Tavern in Maple Leaf

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2023/03/11

We put the "old" in Old 5th Avenue Tavern by discussing the memorabilia in Maple Leaf's oldest watering hole. But that's not all. We also name-drop, shamelessly plug, pull some tabs, and freak out about criminals drinking right next to us. Real mystery beers on tap plus a special barely-legal guest! This neighborhood hangout is quite possibly Maple Leaf's first and - arguably - best dive bar. Recorded live at Old 5th Avenue Tavern on 02/15/2023. Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on

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52:44

The Northlake Tavern & Pizza House

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2023/02/25

We kick off season 3 with a bittersweet farewell to The Northlake Tavern & Pizza House in the University district. The Northlake has been a favorite pizza, beer, and sports hangout for U-district locals since 1954. But like the fate of many Seattle-area dive bars, this beloved pizza joint will close its doors at the end of January when longtime owner and head pizza chef Abdullah retires. Special guest Cynthia Brothers from Vanishing Seattle joins the crew to discuss the history of this great hangout

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Shorty's Coney Island in Belltown

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2023/01/06

We wrap up season 2 with a doozy! Shorty's Coney Island is way more than a dive bar, it's a true Seattle institution. Drinks, pinball, history, and celebrity guests make Shorty's a can't-miss listen. We bring back great friend and Shorty's owner Avout for a rap session - let's call it a wrap session - about pinball, dive bar history, stickin' in to the man, and the awesomeness that is boozy slushy machines. Want to know more about the infamous Coney Island Sauce? Tough, because that shit is

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Poggie Tavern in West Seattle

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/12/16

On this episode the boys venture to West Seattle to learn about the Poggie Tavern and hear stories of "Big Jim" the bartender, discover a local who has decided to make the Poggie his home postmortem, and pull tabs galore. Let's listen! Recorded live at Poggie Tavern on 12/12/2022, one of our last episodes of 2022!Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like, follow, and subscribe!Check out the

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Turkey Day Mini Episode

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/11/25

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Join us as we talk about some of our favorites dive bars that are no longer here! Recorded "live" on 11/22/2022 at the great dive bar in the sky; in other words over a Zoom call. Not quite a full Dim Light & Stiff Drinks podcast episode, this Turkey Day mini episode should tide you over until the next legit episode drops.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like,

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44:24

DeLuxe Bar & Grill on Capitol Hill

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/11/11

Recorded live at the DeLuxe Bar & Grill in the famous Capital Hill neighborhood. Arguably one of the least-divey dive bars we've visited, this historic watering hole has gobs of history and ghost stories. Plus the awesome staff and patrons make the DeLuxe a true dive bar in the best sense of the word. The crew talks of dapper dudes, gentleman robbers, and a bit of local neighborhood history sprinkled along. Let's listen! Recorded live at the DeLuxe Bar & Grill on 11/03/2022.Follow the Dim Lights &

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The Waterwheel Lounge in Ballard

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/10/28

Recorded at the Waterwheel Lounge in Ballard. We're hanging outside in the patio, where it's crazy smoky and hazy from scary Northwest wildfires. Not good, but at least we're at an awesome dive bar and washing down the smoky haze with some tasty beverages. Beyond the salacious history of Waterwheel, we get into the bizarre blue laws that popped up after prohibition (along with a shameless book plug). And a trash-talking Texan who picked a fight with Alaska. You can head down to the Waterwheel 365

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45:18

Baranof Restaurant on Greenwood

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/10/14

Recorded live at Baranof Restaurant on Greenwood Avenue. Well, actually recorded in the dingy nautical-themed dive bar at the back of Baranof Restaurant. Famous for inventing Marie's Salad Dressing way back in the day, the Baranof is now known for cheap hangover food and one of Seattle's best-loved dive bars tucked way in the back. This joint has as many stories of drunken dive bar clientele as it does of illegal shenanegans. Our Whatcha Drinkin' segment is sidetracked by fantasies of epic karaoke

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Back Door Pub in Lake City

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/09/30

Listen as the gang heads to Lake City this week! We talk small-time capers, heavy metal, and the history of Lake City Way! Let's listen! Recorded live at the Backdoor Pub on 09/01/2022. Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like, follow, and subscribe!Check out the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast website (/dim-lights-stiff-drinks) for more details and additional episodes. Support Dim Lights &

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50:20

Lost Roadhouses of Seattle

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/09/16

A special episode recorded live at the Shanty Tavern celebrating the book release for co-host and resident historian, Brad Holden. The book release party for his new book "Lost Roadhouses of Seattle" was a crowded and raucous affair, as you can hear in this episode.This was the very first time we recorded our show in front of a live audience and we hope to do more live events in the future!Brad's book is now available online and at bookstores everywhere.Recorded live (in front of a live audience!)

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51:58

Little Red Hen in Greenlake

Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks ·

2022/09/02

Listen this week as the gang boot scoots on down to the Little Red Hen in Greenlake. A bar known for line dancing and it's open mic nights. Learn of it's original location and hear some of it's seedy history. Let's listen! Recorded live at Sylvia's Little Red Hen on 8/18/2022.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like, follow, and subscribe!Check out the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast

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28:09

Seattle's Oldest Bar Winner

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2022/08/18

In this episode we crown the winner of our search for old fart dive bar bragging rights. Seattle's oldest continuously operating bar is...Merchants Cafe. Let's listen as the gang and a special guest from Seattle's bar scene gets to the bottom of the story. An old Seattle door store holds a rich history of dive bar awesomeness. Avout the French Fries Taster of Shorty's fame joins us to reveal Seattle's oldest dive bar and spill some beer for the bars that have departed. Recorded live at Zoo Tavern on

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