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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

draggingabag
draggingabag first review First to Review
Over a year ago

The "New" Elite is the place to go

The Elite, the oldest gay bar on Capitol Hill in Seattle, was forced to close nearly a year ago at its former location on Broadway.The new Elite has Great prices, Great service, fun place to go and now open until 2am every night. Pool table, darts, good digital jukebox, good seating and great tacos a couple doors down. I really like this place, nothing like the old Elite. The sign above the bar says "Enter As Strangers - Leave As Friends." It never seemed more evident than at the new Elite. None of the Attitude or overpricing of a â


discodolly
discodolly first review First to Review
Over a year ago

New digs

Recently re-opened after moving from Broadway...much larger. Great staff, draws from all age groups. Comfortable and fun.


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