Fun and Games
Annika July 8th, 2008
Now that we have come to terms with the initial shock and anger of Sunset Bowl closing, where do we head to next for some fun around Ballard? Luckily Ballard has several other places that offer pool tables, shuffleboard, and darts. Now if only we could get our bowling alley back…..luckily, IMHO, pool is just as fun!
You can’t go wrong with a game of pool at the Old Pequliar Bar 1722 N.W. Market St., 12pm - 2am. Note the ample parking to the west of the “O P”. Situated in the back of the bar, you would never guess there is a pool table there. Grab a glass of your favorite brewski, rally your friends together and enjoy a night of pool. There are also darts and some old arcade games if you prefer. If you’re feeling lucky, Tuesday night is trivia night.
Head down Leary Way and check out Ballard Grill and Alehouse 4300 Leary Way N.W., 11am - 130am. Here you will find a great bar and food menu as well as card tables for gambling, pool tables, darts, big screen tvs and a jukebox. Gobble down a cheeseburger and challenge your buddies to an afternoon game of poker while listening to some Bob Dylan.
Go back into downtown ballard to the Ballard Loft 5105 Ballard Ave. N.W., 12pm-2am. This bar just opened last fall but its turning into a great hang-out. Check out their flat screen TVs, pool tables, darts, and shuffleboard. The Loft even has a large front patio which is a nice place to relax with a pint on a sunny afternoon.
And last but not least, just north of Ballard is Molly Maguire’s Irish Pub 610 N.W. 56th St., 12pm-2am. An Irish Pub with a traditional Irish menu, grab your Guinness here. Molly’s has pool tables, live music Friday and Saturday nights, Wednesday quiz night, Thursday karaoke night, and darts.
