Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks

By 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 t

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May 19, 2023 Sully's Snowgoose in Phinney Ridge
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 football scarf behind the bar. Pie jousting fans won't want to miss this episode. And if you're not familiar with pie jousting, well you're probably not drinking enough. Recorded live at Sully's Snowgoose Saloon on 05/11/2023.

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50min
April 22, 2023 Virginia Inn in Pike Place Market
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.

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58min
April 08, 2023 Fiddler's Inn in Wedgwood
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.

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49min
March 25, 2023 Hattie's Hat in Ballard
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 transportation because we're clearly experts in the field. Recorded live at Hattie's Hat and Aunt Harriet's Lounge on 03/01/2023.

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42min
March 11, 2023 Old 5th Avenue Tavern in Maple Leaf
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.

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42min
February 25, 2023 The Northlake Tavern & Pizza House
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 and the next Big Mario chapter of this storied location. Recorded live at the The Northlake Tavern & Pizza House on 01/26/2023, mere days before they closed shop.

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Check out the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast website (dimlightspodcast.com) for more details and additional episodes. You can read more about Seattle pizza history on the HistoryLink website, and learn more about Vanishing Seattle on Instagram (vanishingseattle).
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53min
January 06, 2023 Shorty's Coney Island in Belltown
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 gone...or is it? Recorded live at Shorty's Coney Island on 01/02/2023. Happy new year you cigar-smokin' mo-fo's!

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December 16, 2022 Poggie Tavern in West Seattle
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!

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39min
November 25, 2022 Turkey Day Mini Episode
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.

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26min
November 11, 2022 DeLuxe Bar & Grill on Capitol Hill
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.

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45min

FAQs about Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks:

How many episodes does Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.