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The Elite (CLOSED) (Closed Permanently)

(10 Ratings)
Oldest gay bar on Capitol Hill
After closing its location on Broadway, the 'oldest gay bar on Capitol Hill' reopened in December 2007 on East Olive Way. The sign above its door reads: "Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends" and it speaks to the neighborhood feel that should be associated with a local tradition.


Hours
Noon—2 a.m., daily



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Reviews

tophurdler
tophurdler
Over a year ago

um

CLOSED!!!


mholberg
mholberg
Over a year ago

bar closed

Bar closed a few months ago


TomBoston
TomBoston
Over a year ago

Nice friendly place

I would definitely recommend Elite. It is a relaxed neighborhood bar and the manager


SpencerS
SpencerS
Over a year ago

The Elite...

Bad: 1. always 100 degrees in there...in the summer it is ridiculous 2. staff is ok, but rude sometimes 3. almost never a cute young guy(s) in the place 4. ugly as hell paint job and decorations 5. often smells of nasty B.O. (which some might like....) Good: 1. jukebox 2. drinks are strong....just like in every gay bar in Seattle I do not recomend The Elite. There are much better gay bars in Seattle....Lobby, Purr, Mad Pub, Cuff....I even prefer CC and The Cresent over The Elite.


tarantino
tarantino
Over a year ago

very nice, freindly neighborhood pub

we were there on a weekday afternoon, the bartender, Sean I think his name was, very capable and freindly, gave us good advice on things to do in Seattle. overall, a good experience.


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