Sunset Tavern

This small divey-hipster music venue slash Flying Squirrel Pizza joint is a favorite among locals for the comfortable atmosphere, ample seating, decently priced covers, and quality of shows by up-and-coming but still obscure rock bands. The stage here is low for a face-to-face experience. Early birds snag seats at the bar for an intimate view of the small stage; tables in the back mean spectators can enjoy food and drinks even after the set begins. The drinks are great and the pizza is even better. Though Ballard has several options for catching live music, this is one of the more intimate and cozy, in our opinion.