Things To Do
Smith Tower Observatory Bar
Great spot for cocktails with amazing views.
Delancey
Delancey is an award-winning wood-fired pizza restaurant, serving their own long-fermented dough made from Washington-grown wheat, locally and sustainably raised meats, and the highest quality ingredients they can find.
Golden Gardens Park
Located in Ballard on Puget Sound, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
Sabine Café & Bar
Sabine Cafe and Bar Sabine are both popular with locals in Ballard. Bar Sabine serves up some unique and spicy cocktails in a intimate setting while the cafe is larger and more family friendly.
Salt & Straw
Salt and Straw is a staple here in Ballard due to the their really exciting selection of ice cream! The shop is less than a 5 minute walk from the venue/hotel.
National Nordic Museum
Interesting and fun museum Olivia and John visited on January 11, 2025. It's around a ten minute walk from Hotel Ballard, and worth the visit. There is a Dambo Troll at the museum too!
OUTSIDER BBQ & BEER GARDEN
Olivia and John went here for John's 33rd birthday. It's the best BBQ we have found since Texas, and worth the visit.
Ballard Farmers Market
The Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers. The Market has operated along the historic cobblestone stretch of Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue on Sundays.
Other Coast Cafe
Great, local sandwich shop walking distance from the hotel.
Miro Tea
Great tea and coffee shop walking distance from Hotel Ballard.