Opened in 1994, Linda’s Tavern was often called the Grunge Cheers. Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain frequented the bar, and it was the last place he was seen publicly before his death. Friends gathered there to mourn, and the owner barred MTV and others from filming. It remains open today, and visitors can sit in Cobain’s favorite booth.
What signature item is prominently displayed over the bar at Linda’s Tavern?
Did you know that the idea of creating an inexpensive social hangout featuring good music actually came from Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman, the creators of Sub Pop? They called Linda Derschang, met with her at B&O Espresso, talked about a vinyl jukebox, most importantly!, and the result was a hipster bar in the heart of Seattle’s most progressive bohemian neighborhood.
They almost named it Kurt’s, but decided to name it Linda’s instead.
Read more about the beginnings of Linda’s Tavern in this interview from 2014 celebrating 20 years of Linda’s
And their jukebox is still full of CDs! It feels like Linda’s Tavern is stuck in time – listen to No Excuses by Alice in Chains and experience the authentic Seattle casual vibe.
