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About Cedar Room - Seattle

The Cedar Room in Ballard was a distinctive nightlife venue located at 4912 Leary Ave NW in Seattle. While the physical space is no longer active as a nightclub, its history remains a point of reference for Ballard’s nightlife scene. This page provides a complete overview of the venue’s location, how to get there, and nearby lodging and dining options for visitors who are exploring Ballard’s nightlife district.

Note: The Cedar Room space has since been repurposed as Shelter Lounge and later Fish Ladder Lounge at the same Leary Avenue location. If you’re researching past events, keep in mind that the venue underwent changes over the years and that current listings reflect the present establishments in that space.

Geographically, Ballard sits within Seattle’s northwest corridor, known for its walkable core, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Whether you’re planning a night out or researching local history, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your plans.

Transportation options nearby include King County Metro Route 40, with stops along Leary Ave NW at intersections such as NW Vernon Pl and NW Dock Pl. For guests driving to the Ballard area, on-street parking options and nearby lots were commonly noted in contemporary reporting for Shelter Lounge locations in Ballard, though specific on-site parking for the Cedar Room was not publicly documented. Nearby hotels for a convenient stay include Hotel Ballard (5216 Ballard Ave NW) and Ballard Inn (5300 Ballard Ave NW), both within short walking distance of the historic Ballard district’s dining and nightlife venues.

If you’re researching the Ballard nightlife legacy, you’ll also find a number of nearby dining options, casual pubs, and late-night spots in the wider Ballard neighborhood. While the space has shifted over time, its memory lives on as part of Ballard’s evolving nightlife scene.

We’ve got you covered with easy-to-find information and dependable guidance for planning a visit to Ballard’s historic venues, including practical transit details, parking tips, and nearby lodging and dining recommendations.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address (Cedar Room Ballard): 4912 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107.
  • Status: Permanently closed; site later housed Shelter Lounge (4910 Leary Ave NW) and then Fish Ladder Lounge (address linked to 4910 Leary Ave NW).
  • Venue type: Former nightclub / nightlife venue; described as a unique nightlife experience in Ballard in 2018 coverage.
  • Seating capacity: Not publicly documented for the Ballard Cedar Room; no official seating chart publicly available.
  • Parking: Nearby parking noted in contemporaneous reporting about Shelter/Lounge locations in Ballard; no dedicated on-site parking data published.
  • Transit: Served by King County Metro Route 40 with stops on Leary Ave NW (e.g., Leary Ave NW & NW Vernon Pl; Leary Ave NW & NW Dock Pl).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Ballard (5216 Ballard Ave NW) and Ballard Inn (5300 Ballard Ave NW) are nearby options for visitors.
  • Notable events hosted: Described as a nightlife venue; an event calendar existed (Facebook) per 2018 coverage; specifics not publicly archived.
  • Demolished/renamed: The Cedar Room at 4912 Leary is closed; the space became Shelter Lounge and later Fish Ladder Lounge by 2023.