Central Tavern

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124 Kirkland Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033

Central Tavern, established in the 1930s, has been a beloved local watering hole in Kirkland, WA for decades. The bar's original set of stools and fixtures, along with photographs of regulars on the walls, offer a nostalgic ambiance for patrons.

Rebranded as Central Club in 2000, this establishment now offers classy cocktails and live music in an intimate setting, continuing to be a go-to spot for entertainment in Kirkland.

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Andrew M.
6/11/2025

A proper dive bar in the middle of the forever gentrifying suburb of Kirkland. That this place still exists in the center of an increasingly upper middle class city is a breath of whisky-laden...

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Michael M.
11/15/2024

First and foremost, The Central is a classic pull-tab dive bar. Pool, darts, jukebox, cold beer, stiff drinks. Only place in DT Kirkland open past midnight. But in it's own category, it...

K B.
6/16/2025

Favorite local watering hole in Kirkland. They've got pool, Touchtunes and good vibes.

Jennifer L.
5/25/2025

The worst, tweaky and rude bartenders who kick you out at 1:30 with a mega phone and are beyond disrespectful even though they technically close at 2 am. The bartenders and staff are beyond...

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Mattics P.
9/5/2024

Rachelle was a dear the entire time i was there! Friendly staff, friendly people. I think all of Kirkland know each other because of how they greeted one another. Would come back again for sure!

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