Velkommen to Skål, an Old-World Tavern Honoring Ballard’s Nordic Roots
Skål (meaning “cheers”) invokes the spirit of a Viking mead hall - it’s warm, welcoming, & often raucous! Built with a love for community, our space encourages communal dining in a rustic, old-world tavern setting. Here you'll find artfully crafted local beer, mead, wine, and seasonally-inspired cocktails. Our gastropub kitchen highlights the bounty of the PNW with shareable plates and comfort foods that nod to our Nordic heritage & embrace a sense of adventure. Be treated like a Jarl at one of our celebratory Viking feasts or come for Ballard’s best Happy Hour. Help us carry on the Nordic tradition in our neighborhood!
Eat, drink, & be merry with us!
Hours
Tu: Closed
M, W & TH: 4-9p
Fri & Sat: 12-1030p
Sun: 1130a-8p
Happy Hour
Weekdays from Open-6p
A Mug Club Fit for a Viking
Skål is proud to be supported by an incredible community here in Ballard & beyond. Join our Beerhalla Mug Club and be treated like a Jarl!
Benefits include use of unique Viking tankard glassware at the bar, early access to special events, & 10% off growler fills. Most importantly, members only pay for a 16oz pour but receive 20oz ($2 discount) for every beer! Annual or lifetime memberships available.
Beer Hall Merch
Take the beer hall home with you and rep us in the wild! Snag t-shirts, hats, and other items for your next adventure. Glassware only available at the beer hall.
Rentals & Catering
Looking for a unique space for a themed group event in Seattle? We offer partial or full rentals of the beer hall for celebrations and events as well as corporate gatherings/business meetings. Guests may also rent our covered and heated outdoor space for private use. Schedule one of our heralded Viking feasts or pre-order from our party platter or full catering menu to enjoy at the beer hall. Please contact us for details.
We host a diverse lineup of community-focused events that are best enjoyed with a beer in hand. Every two months, we host a communal Viking Feast with a pairing from a local beer or mead partner. Other events are inspired by our Nordic heritage, our love for the PNW, and our thirst for knowledge and fun!
Upcoming Events
10/15 @730p
Dogs of Halloween Costume Contest
Calling all spooky pups, silly doggos, and four-legged fashion icons for our Dogs of Halloween Costume Contest hosted by our resident Drag Queen Miss Texas! Dress your pup in their best Halloween costume and enter our contest for a chance to win some seriously tasty treats and bragging rights. All friendly, behaved dogs welcome. Registration begins at 7pm. Reservations encouraged if you're planning to participate or watch. Majority of space left for walk-ins.
Make a ReservationBeer Hall Trivia – 10.14 @ 7pm
Face off against your fellow Ballardites every Wednesday! $5 per person to play. Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Hosted by Ian with five rounds, including a music round.
WA Fall Mead Festival – 10.18 @ 12-5p
Celebrate the Nectar of the Gods with WA Mead Makers! Seven local meaderies will be on hand to pour their Fall favorites in our covered and heated outdoor street cafe. Learn More & Register
Halloween Drag Brunch – 10.25 @ 1pm
Join Miss Texas and Beau Degas for our annual spooky season Drag Brunch! All ages welcome. $5 cover. Bring your 1s to tip the Queens! Make a Reservation
Be Social with Us
