Tim’s Tavern on 105th

Seattle, United States

4.5

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
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Telephone:
+1 206-789-9005
Website:
www.timstavernseattle.com
Address:
602 N 105th St, Seattle, WA, 98133
b/t N Fremont Ave & N Evanston Ave
Greenwood, Bitter Lake
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miAurora Ave N & N 105th St
0.3 miNorth 105th Street
0.3 miAurora Ave N & N Northgate Way
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Late Night
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Live, Karaoke
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Mon, Wed, Sat
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
No

Today

Today 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Closed now
Local time (Seattle) 05:42 Friday, 30 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tuesday 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Wednesday 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Thursday 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday 2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday 12:00 pm – 2:00 am

Description

Specialties

Live Music 6 nights per week! Tuesday Open Mic, Wednesday Jazz Jam, Thursday Trivia and Live Bands, Fri and Sat Live Bands, Sunday Bingo and Seattle Singer-​Songwriters. Big screen projector and HD TV for all big games. BBQ specializing in smoked pulled pork and ribs. Sunny patio. Nice dogs ok. Happy Hour 3 – 7 every day! $ 1 off drafts & .50 cents off wells.

History

Established in 2011.

Tim’s Tavern was many taverns before Tim took ownership. The bar started in 1937 as Jack’s Tavern, Mackey’s and others, then later becoming the 105th Street Tavern in 1956, and finally Rose’s 105 and Van’s 105. In 2012, it was expanded with cocktails, a stage and patio added. Tim’s Tavern follows the tradition of a friendly neighborhood pub in the day and a live music venue at night.

Meet the Business Owner

Tim A.

Business Owner

Looking for another career in addition to his 17 years in the teaching business, Tim started out learning the bar business as a inventory control specialist consulting with fellow bar owners in the area. After two years of helping others lower their pour costs and shrinkage, he came across Van’s 105 Tavern for sale and knowing that there was a lack of venues for musicians to play in the North end, he decided to take the plunge. He spent an entire year on the process remodeling the bar and expanding it, giving the neighborhood a larger and more comfortable place to eat, drink, watch music, and root for the Seahawks!

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20 reviews of Tim’s Tavern on 105th

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Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I love this place. Great in all ways and off the mainstream path. Highly recommend for a night of drinks with friends.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Good dive with random good music. Ok beer selection with a small back patio for a nice toke. Sometimes the bartenders can get a little tipsy
Place rating: 5
San Leandro, CA
Great acoustic music tonight, but the real show stopper is the bartender Jesse. He is awesome and his drinks are very tasty!!!
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Tims Tavern on 105th is in its 3rd year and believe me it has gotten better. The other day I treated myself to a fireball and it was the best Jack Daniels that I have had in a long time. The food there is fantastic. If you are hungary… try the ribs… It comes with potato salad and the salad is just creamy and down right good. I left the city of New York 20 years ago and this is one of the reasons. Tims music scene is one of the best in seattle. He had last year a tribute to the late Jim Morrison and the performance by the lead singer of this group knocked my socks off! The bands who perform here are some of seattle up and coming and to this old goat of a rocker… It is some of the best. Of by the way… Tims birthday is Friday. Come in the tavern and sing and wish him Happy Birthday… Happy Birthday Tim and i will see you on Friday!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Live local music is more important to me then most everything else. Tim’s delvers.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
This is a great neighborhood bar. I generally go for the live music, they get some great acts in there. It can get a bit crowded during those, but the bar is run very well, you never really have to wait for a drink. It’s a fun atmosphere and there’s a good crowd in there. I’ve always had fun!
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Friendly local sports bar. Quiet and relaxing day times. Very dog friendly. Check out their ribs!
Place rating: 4
Brentwood, Austin, TX
Great dive! None of the other bars within walking distance of my place are dog friendly. Been here twice since moving to the neighborhood a month ago and plan to become a regular as soon as my schedule clears up (studying for the bar exam). Good beer, good service, dog friendly, what more does one need?
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
A couple of our friends were performing one night, and we came to support them. They have cheap eats and cheap beer. I had a cider on tap and it was very good. We were also really hungry so we ordered the ribs, which were surprisingly really tasty. This bar is a little out of the way for me, but it’s a great little spot for live music.
Place rating: 5
Edmonds, WA
I went in here to ring in my birthday this last Monday night. The bartender was fantastic. Excellent drinks, stiff but still tasting good. Awesome crowd, super friendly. The ribs were amazing! Only $ 7 for a slab of them. Hell yeah. Will definitely go back!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Great spot, I love this place! awesome patio out back, great music, Seattle Songwriter Showcase on the 1st &3rd Sunday every month, yummy food, awesome bartenders and a cozy space:)
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Best neighborhood bar in North Seattle! Rotating micros on tap, good deals at happy hour, awesome ribs, pulled pork and don’t forget taco Tuesday!!! Bingo, bands, movies and more!!! Always fun to be had here! Bartenders Linda, Fran, Theresa, Steve and Dave all rock! And Tim is a great bar owner!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Tim’s Tavern has earned the 5th star. I went to Tim’s earlier this evening and was greeted by Steven the bartender. I sat at the bar and conversed with Steven and a couple patrons. I got a whiskey sour and a 7 and 7. They were also showing A Clockwork Orange from a projector onto one wall. I was only there for an hour because I was waiting for my girlfriend to get off work. But it was a fun hour and so they get the 5th star
Place rating: 5
Everett, WA
This place rocks! Awesome live music, stiff drinks and clean bathrooms! Add in super friendly staff … what more can you ask for in a small neighborhood bar? Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Ideal neighborhood bar for the North Greenwood /​Bitter Lake /​North Park (?) area. As such, it caters to a wide variety of people without the slightest of judgement in terms of service.
I won’t use terms like «dive bar» or «hole in the wall» to describe this place, because Tim’s is much better than that. It’s a quality, no nonsense establishment — a bar you’d envision being made by someone who wanted to make a no frills, quality bar.
Place rating: 4
Federal Way, WA
This is a fun little whole in the wall joint. I really liked visiting and plan on making a stop by their open mic one of these nights. IT definitely has a local feel so if you aren’t a relaxed person and can’t be patient I suggest you pick a more tourist type bar.
Place rating: 3
Seattle, WA
This place. I am torn between 3 and 4 stars. I might come back and upgrade later; the bartender is super sweet and nice, and the beer selection is good. The bathroom isn’t disgusting, and no one seemed to mind Mike and I loudly criticizing the UFC fight on tv. Someone slid us some Valentines Day chocolates, too.
The beers are well priced here, even not during Happy Hour. It’s the perfect spot to wait for the sushi to be done next door. :)
Place rating: 4
Singapore, Singapore
Tim’s advertises itself as a retro dive bar. Not sure if I got the retro feeling, but it is definitely a very nice dive bar and even has live music! Our large group stopped by on a recent evening, and the single bartender provided great service and took care of the group quickly. They have all of the basics as well as some decent drafts on tap. Will definitely come again for drink, as it is just one of those places that feels very comfortable whether you are alone or with a group.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Small little hole in the wall bar, with great staff & a parking lot, woohoo! Staff are friendly, patrons are really really friendly. Known for its karaōke, but I don’t like that the karaōke stage & entrance to the bar are in the same place. Super distracting if you’re singing. Bathrooms are super small self contained units & open up to the bar. Ya gotta wash your hands in the bar, a bit weird. But it’s a fun place with a good crowd!
Smoking area out back. Love that they’ve got the parking lot, as finding parking in the area is a pain since no parking on 105th.
Great place for a small or medium sized group since its small & cozy.
Place rating: 4
Greenwood, Seattle, WA
Aimee on Monday night is the best (most badass) bartender
on planet earth. If your cool she will let you know.
and if your an idiot … well … don’t be an idiot and you will
have a good time.