Velkommen to Skål, an Old-World Tavern Honoring Ballard’s Nordic Roots

Group of people dining inside an old-world tavern eating a Viking Feast of grilled meats and vegetables, in a cozy, rustic setting with exposed brick wall and decorative lighting.

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!

Cozy restaurant interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows with potted plants, illuminated by warm lighting.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

7/19 @3p

Fruit & Cheese Pairing Class - CANCELED

Join us to taste the bounty of peak fruit season in Washington! We’ll be pairing local, domestic, & Nordic cheeses with fresh, dried, preserved & pickled fruits. The expert cheesemongers from Street Cheese in Beacon Hill will lead us in the pairing.

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Beer Hall Trivia– 7.22 @ 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.

Hosted by Reader by the Wood. Walk-ins only