Looking for a place to watch women’s sports in Seattle?
Seattle is home to several fantastic women’s sports team, including the Seattle Storm and the Seattle Reign FC. However, Seattle resident Jen Barnes struggled to find a local pub where she could watch these teams compete. She found herself wishing that there was a women’s sports bar in Seattle. So Barnes opened Seattle’s first women’s sports bar Rough & Tumble in Ballard in December 2022. It prioritizes women’s sports on its screens, but that’s just part of its mission.
Read on for all the details about Seattle’s women’s sports bar!
Rough and Tumble has more than a dozen TV screens dedicated to broadcasting women’s sports. Unlike a similar pub in Portland called the Sports Bra, Rough and Tumble doesn’t limit itself to women’s games only (Barnes is a fan of other Seattle teams as well, such as the Sounders and Seahawks). That said, the family-friendly pub hopes to instill an appreciation of women’s sports in all ages.
Rough & Tumble prioritizes more than women’s sports. In addition to having women’s games on their screens, the pub offers a safe space for young LGBTQ+ athletes and hosts inclusive gatherings. Rough & Tumble welcomes kids, teens, families, and collegiate athletes. You’ll also find an all-season, covered and heated patio at the pub if you prefer outdoor dining.
Every detail of the pub has been carefully considered, down to the food and beverage menus. They serve beer, wine, and other beverages sourced from women-owned and run producers, and the food menu highlights vegetarian fare and local ingredients. They’re a neighborhood go-to for brunch and happy hour.
Rough & Tumble Pub also hosts free events every month. These include Makers Mondays, The Bachelor watch parties, Tuesday trivia night, Survivor watch parties, author talks, and more. See the event schedule here.
You can follow Rough & Tumble on Instagram for updates or check out their website.
Rough & Tumble Pub
Address: 5309 22nd Ave NW, Seattle
Hours: 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 4:00 to midnight Fri; 10:00 a.m. to midnight Sat; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sun