Bar/Club

The Croc is the very definition of a cool music venue for several reasons. It's located in the heart of Belltown, arguably Seattle's best neighborhood for nightlife. It serves a great breakfast (also a pretty damned good lunch and dinner, but the Croc's hash browns and signature Bloody Mary are one hell of a way to start your day). The crowd that packs the Croc is hip, but not impolite; you could bring your mother here, if she's down with the idea.

Last but certainly not least, the Croc's booking schedule is so perfect you could practically eat it up. Rock bands, punk bands, dance bands, jam bands and bands from nearly every other genre you can invent have played here. It's the most reliable joint in town. If there's a band playing there right now, this second, it's probably worth checking out.

By Geoff Carter
NWsource staff