The Octopus Bar

The Octopus Bar Dive in 💦 Happy Hour: 4-6 EVERYDAY & 10-12 Tue-Thur
TRIVIA • BINGO • KARAOKE • DJ + DANCE PARTIES
📍 GOOD EATS ☀️ Patio Seating NOPE!
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THE LEGEND OF THE OCTOPUS

Close your eyes for a second. Remember the time you had one too many with that boozy ol' Octopus? Come on, you remember...
A beer turned into a pitcher. That pitcher gave way to shots. You talked about the weather, sports, love, divorces, and then somehow politics and religion came up…

LIKE IT ALWAYS DOES. Good thing that Octopus couldn’t give two barnacles about specul

ating on worldly affairs. That Octopus was only interested in three things: drinking, eating and bragging about a ridiculous house-boat in Wallingford that looked like it has been underwater for fifty - no, scratch that - one hundred years! Eh, who knows? That crazy tentacled rascal could wax poetic for hours, going on about the good ol’ days with Jacques Cousteau, making movies, and preserving the relic that had always been his home. So… imagine your shock when you discover that the Octopus had ABANDONED that beloved house-boat! And while you suspect that this is likely due to a torrid, epic bender… you quickly realize: there is some serious stage five hoarding going on in this salty house-boat. Like the Octopus made a cosy next in a forgotten ship’s graveyard. Then, as you delve deeper, you realize that this Octopus had an incredible knack for salvaging wood, ropes, handwritten letters, portholes, nautical charts, maps, cameras, suitcases, chains, anchors and anything rusty or shiny. Indeed, even taxidermy appears to have been a hobby at some point… and what's this? There's a huge bar and kitchen where delicious sandwiches and hot dogs and good eats litter the walls, practically begging to be tried. Just plain off. Fantastically curious. A love letter to the sea and all its hidden treasures. OPEN YOUR EYES! GO AHEAD! PRETTY WONDERFUL, HUH? Beyond our wet and wildest imaginations, this place has simply become The Octopus Bar. Any and all over 21 are invited to gawk, drink, gossip, work, play and eat. Supposin’ there are others out there that have told a tall tale or two while drinking with strangers, we would like to welcome you as new members of our . After all: you can't find your sea legs without venturing into the deep, one drink at a time. ALWAYS AT HOME, FOREVER AT SEA. COME ABOARD THE OCTOPUS BAR

Tattoo Thursday returns May 14 #🐙 Flash tattoos starting at 6PM with First come, first inked.Flash DROPS IN STORIES 〰...
05/12/2026

Tattoo Thursday returns May 14 #🐙

Flash tattoos starting at 6PM with




First come, first inked.

Flash DROPS IN STORIES 〰️

See you Thursday.

Tattoo Thursday returns May 9th #🐙 Flash tattoos starting at 6PM with First come, first inked.Drinks flowing late.Fla...
05/12/2026

Tattoo Thursday returns May 9th #🐙

Flash tattoos starting at 6PM with




First come, first inked.
Drinks flowing late.

Flash DROPS IN STORIES 〰️

See you Thursday.

We thought this would be small…then 60+ of you messaged us #🐙 So we’re leaning in.Introducing:sip + sketch sundaysfigur...
04/14/2026

We thought this would be small…
then 60+ of you messaged us #🐙

So we’re leaning in.

Introducing:
sip + sketch sundays
figure drawing · 6–8pm

starting april 19th
every sunday through June

a casual, rotating figure drawing night
with real people, real poses, and no pressure.

you can:
→ draw
→ eat + drink
→ or sign up to pose (15 min = a drink on us)

no experience needed.
seriously.

this is a space to be seen…
or not.

both are welcome.

come early if you want a model slot 🖤
free to join · supplies available

Tattoo Thursday is back 🖤 #🐙we asked… you showed up! here’s who’s in this week:🖊 .honey.bee.tattoos 🖊 🖊 flash tattoos...
04/06/2026

Tattoo Thursday is back 🖤 #🐙

we asked… you showed up!
here’s who’s in this week:

🖊 .honey.bee.tattoos
🖊
🖊

flash tattoos, drinks, and more coming through.

6PM — until late
first come, first inked

no appointments. come early.

MORE flash drops in stories + binders on-site.

HI!We’re looking for new tattoo artists to rotate into Tattoo Night this spring→ 4-5 new (ish) artists → good energy, cl...
04/02/2026

HI!

We’re looking for new tattoo artists to rotate into Tattoo Night this spring

→ 4-5 new (ish) artists
→ good energy, clean style
→ guest spots are opening up!

WA state license + at least 1 year experience required

—

Also looking for 2–3 figure models
for Sip + Sketch (last Thursdays — April + May)

→ relaxed posing
→ fun crowd
→ help us build this one out
→ paid / bar tab / details TBD

DM us or tag someone who should be here #🐙

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day #🐙 
Live music from Tropics Duo (7–10pm)
Drink Specials 
NO COVERCome early or wander in later — we...
03/12/2026

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day #🐙 

Live music from Tropics Duo (7–10pm)
Drink Specials 
NO COVER

Come early or wander in later — we’ll be here 🍻

Tattoos > roses 🌹 #🐙
Tattoo Thursdays are back!Walk-ins • 6pm–Late
Tattoos until late, drinks all night.Artists:
 
 
 Fl...
02/05/2026

Tattoos > roses 🌹 #🐙

Tattoo Thursdays are back!

Walk-ins • 6pm–Late
Tattoos until late, drinks all night.

Artists:
 
 


Flash drops in stories 👀 artists profiles for additional options.
Flash binders on site.

Valentine’s Night @ The Octopus Bar 💘 #🐙HeadSpin presents: Couples Dance Battle.
Serving love, rhythm & rivalry.
A Seatt...
02/03/2026

Valentine’s Night @ The Octopus Bar 💘 #🐙

HeadSpin presents: Couples Dance Battle.
Serving love, rhythm & rivalry.

A Seattle-only date-night experience - 2v2 all-styles couples battle with live performance, DJ energy, and a packed room.

Come to compete, cheer, or try something new.
No dancing required — just show up and enjoy the experience.

✨ FREE ENTRY
🕗 Sign-ups 8pm | Battles 9pm
📍 Feb 14

$10 suggested donation supports Productions (WA State non-profit). The Octopus Bar is matching all donations.

Details + RSVP → link in bio

Hosted by and
Guest DJ
Photo/video

WE STAND FIRMLY AGAINST:FASCISM,
THE CRIMINALIZATION
OF IMMIGRANTS, AND
THE USE OF FEAR AS POLICY.Tonight, we are open a...
01/30/2026

WE STAND FIRMLY AGAINST:
FASCISM,
THE CRIMINALIZATION
OF IMMIGRANTS, AND
THE USE OF FEAR AS POLICY.

Tonight, we are open and inviting
our community to take action:
SAY “ICE OUT”
we’ll add $1 (or more) to your tab

WE WILL MATCH ALL DONATIONS
TONIGHT TOWARDS
THE NW IMMIGRANT
RIGHTS PROJECT.

Meet a hot stranger. Or just draw one #🐙 Bring your style — we’ll bring the drinks.Last Thursday of every Winter month ...
01/27/2026

Meet a hot stranger. Or just draw one #🐙

Bring your style — we’ll bring the drinks.

Last Thursday of every Winter month • 7–9PM
BYO supplies or $10 for shared pens + pads
No lessons. All skill levels welcome. Just show up.

Thursday Winter dates:
Jan 29 • Feb 26 • Mar 26

Come sketch with us. ✏️🍻

Address

2121 N 45th Street
Seattle, WA
98103

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 1am
Tuesday 4pm - 1am
Wednesday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 1am

Telephone

+12063974557

Website

https://linktr.ee/TheOctopusBar, https://theoctopusbar-thesaltyshack.myshopify.com/

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