Nirvana's First Gig in the Oldest Bar in Seattle - The Central Saloon

This is where Nirvana played there first show. Oh, Alice in Chains played their first show here too. Also Soundgarden. Impressed yet? You should be! This is one of the oldest bars in all of Seattle, and has been serving drinks since 1892. It's located right in Pioneer Square, the oldest section of the city, so if you're looking for something fun to do in Seattle, definitely don't miss this landmark saloon!
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[@steveaitch729]

moved to seattle in 1980 got a job downtown and discovered the central while exploring pioneer square. good times/great memories. it's a shame to see what's become of that once beautiful city. i moved back to the midwest in "92 and used to imagine going back to visit. maybe in in few years i will go back . am sure the central will be there still.

[@MrBlackbutang]

My favorite till late 90s

[@evanisovich]

While this may have been the first venue in Seattle that Nirvana played, it is most certainly NOT where Nirvana played their first show. They were already about a dozen shows deep before playing here.
And what most people seem to conveniently forget, Nirvana weren’t a Seattle band. They were from a two hour drive southwest of there.

[@somexrpguy6165]

Looks like a true Bucket list destination. Wait.....what's in the brownbag....ol Mad Dog, keystone or Ethenol? Good work guys keep it up!

[@Bucketlistbars]

Thanks T! And in the brown bags, I think we had PBR of course!

[@PnwOnTour]

Been there many times before Supercross, great food and awesome bartenders, old friend tried to hit on one she had nothing of it, was pretty funny, door guy said Ryan Villopoto was in there but I think he was lying lol did not see him.

[@TheJoshandFriendsPodcast]

The Central is a great bar with a ton of awesome history! It's definitely NOT the closest bar to the stadiums -- but it is right down the street.

[@B4KEDB3AN]

I work here. Lol

[@Bucketlistbars]

Nathaniel Fernandez lucky! Ever heard or seen anything creepy? We’ve heard it’s haunted

[@B4KEDB3AN]

@@Bucketlistbars I've heard about it being haunted but I have yet to experience something paranormal. It's a great place! There are dollar bills still stuck on the ceiling from when people used to turn them into stripper darts and throw them. Back when it used to be a biker bar.

[@evanisovich]

faridjabba maybe 20 years ago