In 1970, Bob Foster and Jamie Anderson, two young Boeing engineers, purchased "The Central Tavern." Seattle's "radical chic" had found a home and a just cause. Since that time more buildings have been saved than lost and in the mid-70's Seattle's Pioneer Square was declared a National Historical District. Many of Mayor Wes Ulhman's staff would meet on a daily basis at The Central to plan the city's future. The tavern's draw and fame was so great that one patron, J. J. "Tiny" Freeman was able to run a congressional campaign from the front table. He lost. Seattle's "Fat Tuesday" was conceived here.

Music and new owners were added in the 1980s (including Angus Duke). Many of the rock-n-roll bands now known internationally for Seattle's "grunge sound" first played to packed houses here at The Central.

In 1990 the present owners traded-in the status "tavern" for "saloon," refurbished the bar and kitchen, and restored the hard liquor license, and continued with an eye to the tradition of quality food, liquor and congenial atmosphere.

On April 7th of 1992 The Central Saloon celebrated it's 100th Anniversary. The governor of the State, Booth Gardner, declared April 7th "The Central Day" for the entire State of Washington. Now open 365 days a year, with the best live rock seven nights a week, we look forward to serving you.

Then as now, The Central Saloon is the place to be in Seattle.

Thank you for your patronage.