# Bars & Nightlife in Ballard

Lock & Keel

Name: Lock & Keel
Address: 5144 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, Seattle, WA, 98107, US
Telephone: (206) 781-8023
Price range: $$

Bars & Nightlife Ballard $$ Open until 02:00

Groups

Composite Score

out of 100

From 312 reviews across multiple sources . Last verified May 25, 2026.

Freshness

Recently verified

Verified May 25, 2026

Why this place ranks

Lock & Keel is a mid-priced bars & nightlife in Ballard, known for bar games, great beer selection, and great cocktails.

Quality

84 /100

Weight 75%. Review aggregation.

Trust + Editor

80 /100

Weight 10%. BBB, chamber, editor visit, freshness.

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Best for

casual cozy bar games fast service great beer selection great cocktails sports solo dining groups

Hours

Monday: 12 – 02
Tuesday: 12 – 02
Wednesday: 12 – 02
Thursday: 12 – 02
Friday: 12 – 02
Saturday: 12 – 02
Sunday: 12 – 02

Visit

Address

5144 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Seattle, WA 98107
Phone
(206) 781-8023
Website
www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lock%20%26%20Keel&query_place_id=ChIJuaxcoscVkFQRJ1ukp-vVC0M

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Good to know

Accepts reservations
Wheelchair accessible

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