Hattie's Hat, Ballard
7 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/SeattleWA7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Hattie's Hat is a bar on Ballard Ave that commenters recommend. A couple describe it as an old Ballard or old-school Seattle spot. One commenter lists it as a bar with a not-too-busy stool and decent food, and one says it always runs fun events. One commenter notes that Ballard Ave fills up toward the weekend and parking can be tough.
Address
Hattie's Hat Restaurant, 5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Forward_Hold5696 in r/Seattle · Jan 2024
Names it as a bar with a not-too-busy stool and decent food.
- Recommendsu/robofaust in r/SeattleWA · Nov 2023
Gives it a second recommendation as a Ballard bar worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/da_bear in r/Seattle · May 2025
Lists it among old-Ballard spots worth checking out.
- Recommendsu/dankney in r/Seattle · May 2025
Calls it a long-running dive bar and diner and suggests going there for brunch.
- Recommendsu/doublepower in r/Seattle · May 2025
Lists it among bars worth hitting on Ballard Ave.
- Recommendsu/AltruisticAntler in r/SeattleWA · Feb 2026ambience
Describes it as classic old-school Seattle, part of a Ballard Ave plan.
- Recommendsu/brownsuugaah in r/Seattle · Jun 2025variety
Says this bar has discussed similar events and always runs fun events, so it would likely be on board.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.