Linda's Tavern, Restaurant in Capitol Hill, Seattle, United States
Linda's Tavern is a casual bar and restaurant on Pine Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, serving American food, craft beers, and cocktails. It has indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio, giving guests the option to sit outside when the weather allows.
The bar opened in February 1994, just as Capitol Hill was becoming a center for Seattle's music and nightlife scene. It became known not just as a neighborhood hangout, but also because Kurt Cobain was reportedly last seen there before his death in April 1994.
The walls inside are covered with art made by Seattle-based artists, giving the place a local and personal feel. Over the years it has become a gathering spot for people connected to the Capitol Hill music scene.
The kitchen is open every day for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with later closing times on weekends. Hours may change on public holidays, so it is worth checking before you go.
Despite its connection to Kurt Cobain's final days, regulars and staff tend to treat it simply as a neighborhood bar, not a place of pilgrimage. The link to that chapter of Seattle's history is real, but the place carries on without making it a central part of its identity.
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