The Kraken Bar & Lounge

The Kraken Bar & Lounge at 5828 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle is a compact, nautical‑themed neighborhood bar and live‑music hangout with a dedicated pinball room that reopened in its current University District space in 2024, keeping its punk‑and‑grunge vibe and pub grub offerings. Customers rave about friendly bartenders, affordable happy‑hour beers and hearty sandwiches, and the venue hosts regular live shows and pinball events while maintaining kitchen hours and a lively late‑night atmosphere. The pinball lineup includes Attack From Mars, Blackout, Elvira and the Party Monsters, FunHouse, Medieval Madness, Meteor, Monster Bash, Seawitch.