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Shorty's
Dive Bar, Arcade, and Hot Dog Joint$$$$
Belltown, Seattle
This dive bar is famous for their pinball. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Great spot to grab a beer and play some pinball."(24 Tips)
"If you are afraid of clowns, not your place."(4 Tips)
"Old arcade games + cheap beers"(3 Tips)
"Best PBR I've tasted."(2 Tips)
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bobdrawsonFebruary 7, 2013If you are afraid of clowns, not your place. But if you want a awesome local seen with some classic pinball you're at the right place. They also have Golden tee here.- Amanda ThauMarch 17, 2017Great spot to grab a beer and play some pinball. They also have Whack A Mole!!!
- Great selection of pinball machines. Food options are quick, simple (hot dogs and nachos), and good for washing down with a cold beer.
Amy RobertsonFebruary 10, 2016Pinball, pbr, and friendly dog roaming are only some things that make it totally awesome
Great spot! One of the quirkiest bars I've ever been to. Fun for all ages! Alcohol and video games? How can you go wrong?- The hot dogs are amazing (duh), the beer is cheap (again, duh), and the bartenders are very rad if you're not an asshole. It's my replacement for Minneapolis' Triple Rock.
A seattle dive staple. Slushes. Good beer selection. Friendly enough staff. Pinball in the back.
Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011Remember how much fun the carnival was as a kid? Okay, now add a fully stocked bar and you understand the idea behind this place. Order a blue moon, hold the orange, and find the Pinball Cove.
Amy BJuly 28, 2015Semi-dive bar with good drinks & games. Only bummer is all the smokers standing near the outside tables.
everything about this place is awesome. service and pinball cannot be beat. clientele is another matter
M FongAugust 20, 2012Killer drinks and good vibe in the Belltown area. Sit in a chair in the back and spin around until you get sick.
Desmond ClarkNovember 15, 2013Check out the trophy room. It's at the very back. It's an experience, if it's open...
JasonJune 7, 2012Get the cream cheese and melted cheddar cheese on top of your all beef dog. Messy but delicious!
Michael ChailleJuly 19, 2010A step up from the game room and copper top bar you pass to get here. Low key hip, out of the way and a great place to chill. Cash only!
The Seattle TimesMay 12, 2010A haunt for many bartenders. Those aren't slot machines you're hearing. They're pinball machines. Hot dogs, popular not just for the hung-over at night but also for the hungry during the day. Read more
DRAZApril 19, 2014Skip the bar put a fiver in the change machine and go hit the pinball machines in the next room. My favorite second on the left.
Mark AbelNovember 16, 2011Play the boxing pinball machine... as a guy who group up with pinball machines at his house it is one of the best.
Kris StillwellDecember 16, 2018Don't try going here during the Christmas season. You won't even be allowed in the door! I will never go back. There are a lot of other bars.....go to anyone of those!
Any idiot that thinks Game Works has better pinball has never been to Game Works and apparently came to Shorty's after a bad weekend. These games are old but well maintained. Alas, they do break.
Brad GrahamMay 28, 2013"A legendary spot that draws all types of personalities, from professional cooks to hipster douchebags."
Mike BerlinMay 23, 2012I don't care what anyone says, Arabian Nights is the best machine. Soooo much fun!
- check the trophy room in the back and sit in the captain chairs
Happy Hour all day Sunday. Opens at noon, so be prepared for a long day, but happy day- Desmond ClarkNovember 15, 2013The men's soon has special music over the urinal that you should hear.
Be brave! Jawn's infusions WILL make you feel adventurous, loved and wild!
Brendon CulbersonJune 25, 2017Hot dogs are left out all day, eat at your own risk. Haha Seattle's number three place for hot dogs, are you kidding. Don't believe the hype, this place is a joke.
Michelle DonnellyJuly 25, 2014The jukebox rocks...and don't play garbage cuz they'll shut it down. Thankfully!!
The salvation of Belltown. Come here to escape the bar scene without escaping the bars.
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- Noon–2:00 AM
(206) 441-5449
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