‘An iconic a part of Seattle nightlife’: Capitol Hill bar that outlasted the ‘cursed nook’ is closing after 13 years

A Capitol Hill bar recognized for its big moose head and greenback invoice decor is closing for good.

This weekend can be Sam’s Tavern’s final in Capitol Hill.

The bar, which opened 13 years in the past on what was referred to as Capitol Hill’s “cursed corner,” introduced the closure on Instagram Thursday, saying it survived the great occasions, robust moments, and late nights.

“Thirteen years ago, when we opened Sam’s Tavern, this corner was known as the ‘cursed corner.’ Since then, we’ve been through everything — the highs, the challenges, and countless unforgettable nights — and built something we’re incredibly proud of,” the institution wrote.

The “cursed corner” refers back to the intersection of eleventh Avenue and E. Pike Street within the Capitol Hill neighborhood, which has skilled important enterprise turnover through the years.

‘It will definitely be missed’: Sam’s Tavern worker displays on Capitol Hill closure

Sam’s Tavern stated the bar wouldn’t have been what it was with out the neighborhood.

“What made it special was always the people,” the institution wrote. “Our team, our regulars, and this community kept this place alive and made it what it became. Sam’s grew from this corner into something much bigger, but Capitol Hill will always be where it started.”

Leah Bell, who works at Sam’s Tavern in South Lake Union, stated watching the places dwindle is a letdown.

“Although I’ve never worked shifts at the Capitol Hill location, I’ve worked at Sam’s for a little over five years, and it’s definitely sad to watch Redmond, Bellevue, and now the Capitol Hill location close,” Bell advised MyNorthwest. “Sam’s Cap Hill is probably the most famous location and has been an iconic part of Seattle nightlife for some time. It will definitely be missed by a lot of people, and I at least hope whatever takes over that space can live up to some of the memories created at Sam’s.”

Sam’s Tavern invited the neighborhood to return out one final time this weekend.

“Come celebrate with us. Show love to the team, tip your bartenders big, and let’s close this chapter the right way,” the bar acknowledged. “And who knows … this might not be the end.”

Community members left feedback on the bar’s put up, expressing disappointment.

“This makes me sad it was my favorite bar in Seattle. Y’all will [be] missed,” one person wrote.

“Been coming here on Tuesdays for trivia for years. The staff has always been fantastic. Seattle is losing a good one,” one other wrote.

Sam’s Tavern in South Lake Union quickly closed on account of energy outage

Sam’s Tavern in South Lake Union has been quickly closed for weeks on account of an influence outage attributable to a fireplace on the Brazil Parking Building close by.

“We’ll be back STRONG as soon as the power is restored!” the bar wrote in a post.

Sam’s Tavern posted Thursday that the house can be opening quickly.

Updates can be posted on the bar’s Instagram.

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