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: 12-11p
Sun: 11a-9p
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
6/28 @12-5p
WA Summer Mead Festival
Celebrate the Nectar of the Gods with WA Mead Makers! Seven local meaderies will be on hand to pour their Summer favorites in our covered outdoor street cafe. Come mead the makers, sample a variety of meads, and take home a bottle or two. There will be three sessions from 12-2p, 130-330p, and 3-5p.
Learn More & Buy TicketsNorway vs Ivory Coast Watch Party– 6.30 @ 10am
Doors open at 930am. The is first come, first served open seating. We are not accepting reservations. Limited food menu, full bar.
Name That Tune with Miss Texas– 7.2 @ 8pm
Face-off against your friends and neighbors in a Name That Tune competition! Free to play. All ages welcome. Prizes awarded
July 4th Special Hours - 12 to 4p
Join us for lunch on the 4th! Special, reduced menu.
Be Social with Us
