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Categories: American (New), Dance Clubs
Neighborhood: Green LakeMon-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
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Years ago this was a kitschy dive bar for old Green Lake locals. But now it's a little oasis for young hipsters and recently graduated frat dudes. (I have nothing against frat dudes, since I am a frat dude myself.)
The place has a great energy to it. Relaxed. Nice customers. Responsive bartenders. Cheep prices -- relative to other Seattle venues. Awesome fun karaoke on Wednesday where people actually dance to the songs.
The place is sorta dirty. The bathrooms are a little nasty. The drinks and beer come in plastic cups. But that just reminds me of the frat days. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Little Red Hen in GreenLake is a great place to go if you want to
dance and or learn to dance. Sun and Tues nights couples country
dances, two step, cowboy cha cha, ten step, etc.. the classes are FREE~
Great dance instructor MaryAnn. Friendly bartenders. Tons of regulars
mostly over 40 but on Fri and Sat very mixed crowd and mostly college
aged. Pool table in back. Small dance floor, very good food!
Never had a bad time here and last night kept the winning streak going...
A friend wanted to check it out, since he loves dive bars and hadn't heard about this one. Which amazed me..
I let him know that it was mostly a country bar, which usually isn't his scene, but he wanted go anyways. Ok...
Been here mostly on country nights...
This time though, when we walked in, it was actually karaoke night AND they were having a pajama party. OH BOY...
Luckily only about half of the crowd was in pajamas so we weren't so out of place..
The good thing... I got him to sing karaoke ...
Not like he doesn't sing all the time with his band at shows, but I got him to... "Hurt by Johnny Cash"....
Love this place and love the crowd that comes.. Great people watching bar....
Usually there is always a mixture of people anywhere from early 20 somethings to older regulars to bikers ...
Bartenders are always on top of things, even when the crowd is overwhelming...
Luckily it's within stumbling distance from home.... Never leave here sober...
Seattle's only country bar. where else can you go dance to country music in Seattle. My wife and I love this place.
I'd give 5 stars if their A/C worked. HINT HINT HINT
Been coming here for years. You'll see cowboys, senior citizens, chicks with pink hair, rockabilly dudes and everything in between. The live music is great. The dance floor is tiny...come to think of it the place as a whole is not very big at all so if you have personal space issues this may not be the best place for you. This is a safe, fun and inclusive crowd. The mixed drinks are good and strong. I always have a great time here. Come on down...
Ten beers later I was on the dance floor! Do you think they were looking at me because of my mad "two-step" skills or the New York Yankee cap in a field of cowboy hats? Not sure, but who cares.
I went to this place on a whim. . . maybe a drunken whim. . . and had a great time. The beer was cheap, the crowd was fun and crazy and flash backs of Urban Cowboy ran through my head for days afterward.
If you haven't been then you need to try it. If you don't dance or can't dance (as I learned is my handicap) then you can sit at the bar and "people watch." You won't be disappointed.
Very fun indeed. And amusing! Oh, the people watching! The people watching alone is a reason to go. You have every age range there dressed in ALL sorts of things. You see ten-gallon hats and rodeo belts. You see skanky women of all ages playing up to the Cowboys. You see skanky Cowboys playing up to all the line-dancer wanna-be Cowgirls.
As it got later it was very busy and the service got a little sketchy but if you saddled up to the bar service wasn't a problem. After 10, the sorority/frat crew started seeping in and that's when I got annoyed and left.
Good fun, highly recommended! There was a live band when I was there and they were pretty darn-tootin' good!
SAVE A HORSE, RIDE A COWBOY.
That's basically the motto here. Countrified debauchery at its' finest.
If there was ever a place to get honky, this is it. This is the place. The people are super friendly, the Monday night line-dancing classes (free) are fun (I just watched last night, but I'm determined to try it once), and the karaoke is ...well, karaoke. But country karaoke--so it's pretty dramatic. Good entertainment, even if you don't like country, country bars, country people, or country food (like me). I have enjoyed this place immensely every time we've gone. It's authentically cheesy and a ton of boot-wearin' fun.
Do it! You know you're curious.
I absolutely LOVE "The Hen." I am not a country music fan but I love to dance. Everytime I've gone there has been a live band, lots of people dancing, and a lively crowd of all ages 21 - 81!!!
A year ago I met my now fiance there. I proposed to her at The Hen.
I'm a fan and I don't even like country music!
Came here last night (Wednesday, Karaoke) with a new friend and some of her friends for drinks and dancing. I was a bit worried when she mentioned it was a "Country Music" bar, but really I only heard a couple country music songs all night, and we closed this place down!
I'm not a dancer, I've never claimed to be and I can't remember the last time I danced, it's been years. Anyways, I danced my ass off last night and had more fun than I have in a long time. I guess with the right dance partner it just works out! ;)
The drinks were a bit on the weak side, at least mine were but my friend said that hers were pretty strong and they must have been as I had to drive her car home after she only had 3 drinks!
Overall it was a fun place with good music and a great vibe. I don't frequent Green Lake too often but if you do then give this place a try, even if you're not a country music fan.
If dancing (or drinking) to live country music is your thing, the LRH is the real deal. It's a little cramped, definitely dated, and can get terribly busy, but the oodles of character more than makes up for all that.
But be warned this is not your typical "hipster" Seattle bar. Be prepared to see older, uncool people mixing with you on the dance floor. (Which I think is kinda cool personally.)
I've been hanging out here a lot recently. Theres always really nice people here, and one of the few places around where it only gets better as the night goes on. Weeknights I mean. Karaoke was a blast, lots of great singers & a few ones you needed to drink to listen to.
They even fixed the handle on the bathroom door, so now I don't have to pee in front of everybody. All my friends dig the energy of this place aswell. A lot of other counrty bars I've been to, just don't have happy people in them.
One of Seattles best kept secrets. This place is a untapt resource. Everytime I've ever been here… Read more »
Let me tell you kiddies about the greatest little red nightclub in all of the land!
For all of you fools who are doubting my high-rating of The Little Red Hen or "The LRH" as my friends like to call it, you've got to give this place a whirl. It took me four years of visiting Alli D. in Green Lake to finally discover this hidden treasure. Even if you don't have a fondness for over 40 men with tight Wranglers and the occasional Camel Toe, you will come to love seeing them at the hottest Country Bar in Seattle.
Great people work and play at The LRH and if you play your cards right you might even rope yourself a Cowboy (or a laid back Seattle dude who knows where to go for a good time). Reasonable drinks, great dance floor, and even a vending machine for snacks and video games make this place a bountiful garden in the nightclub scene of Seattle.
Belltown can keep Cowgirls Inc., my heart will always belong to The Little Red Hen.
This is the kind of place that makes me feel awkward to be ME...
I don't usually like country music, I don't like Bud Light, I don't like dancing nor do I really know how to dance to country music, I don't like cowboy hats, I don't like most college kids or most old wannabe hicks or most real hicks... crap... what was I even doing here...
But wait, I DO love KARAOKE!!!!!!!!
So somehow I found myself roped into a honkytonk night at the ol' Hen... whatever... I mean, let's just be honest, this is not really an "Emily" kind of place but if I can get on stage and make people listen to me sing & watch my dramatic interpretive dance skillz, then I'll give it a shot.
I don't think I'll be going back anytime soon, for myriad reasons, but it was entertaining in an ironic kind of way. And hey, everyone has their niche and that's part of the beauty of life. I bet a lot of people have a similar attitude about places I treasure and take seriously (ie the Crescent) so really, we can't judge one way or another, now can we?
Get down to the Little Red Hen knowing enough not to wear a belly shirt over your muffin top with the words "Get Down Tonight" across your bosom, and trust me, you'll leave feeling smokin' hot.
This is a weirdly unpretentious honky-tonk that features waitresses gritting their teeth till their next ciggy break, cowboys and cowboy lites, and the cheapest beer outside happy hour. Kind of brought me back to Arkansas, including one memorable number by the band - and I'm not making this up - called "Titties and Beer." I believe the chorus contained the brilliant lyrics, "Thank god I'm not queer." Would that you were, band singer. You not have worn plaid with your stripes.
Also, while I've gotten hit on in other bars, this is the first one where I've been proposed to on the dance floor. That must have been some dance. ;)
YO YO YO!! MIKE CHECK! 1, 2, 1, 2!
Line 'em up, line 'em up, we got dancin' to do,
me, you and the whole damn crew.
TO, D-nice, Seanny Boy and T-Mac,
We up in Red Hen even though it's kinda whack.
Here on a dare,
because we don't care,
Ruby Dee's voice in the air,
Menu's got some bad looking fare,
Double cocktails big enough to share,
Ordering PBR by the pair!
Whatchu looking at, son?
Shove another burger in yo mouth!
Wanna another drink, hon?
We OUT! We heading south!
Word.
I absolutely love this place. I finally found a bar that plays country music. They have a live band at nights that play great music. The bartenders are great to talk to and there are always the regulars who come in that makes it feel like you are there with friends. They also serve food there and not only are they great deals but I for one think the food is good. I also love the fact that on Tuesdays they teach you to line dance for free. Great place to hang out at.
P.S. Only bar I know of that actually has clean bathrooms.
"Exactly how many laps have you sat on at the Little Red Hen, Jessica?"
"Plenty," I say. "Plenty."
Play pool on their broke down table and don't forget your cowboy hats!
Let me start by saying that I am not real country-type girl. When my friend announced he was having his 35th birthday party at the Little Red Hen, I wasn't over the moon. But, I do like a theme and am always looking for a chance to bust out pigtails and some cute boots.
Arrived about 8p on Thursday, and the place was empty. We got table service from a pleasant waitress for the first couple drinks. But within the hour, the place was hopping. Seriously packed. I had heard that they started charging a cover at 9p, but I never saw a bouncer or anything. The great thing about this place is the wide demographic of folks. And everybody having a great time! There were older folks just there to dance and younger groups of guys out on the piss. Our group never felt out of place, and everyone was friendly and smiley. Of course, that could be because our whole group was wearing fake mustaches. The band that night was great, and the dance floor was always packed. They even dedicated a song a to my friend for his birthday. We're not quite sure how they actually knew it was his birthday--they even had his age right. Perhaps we were louder after all those bourbons than we thought.
I didn't eat here, but a few friends did, and the burger and quesadilla looked great.
Strong drinks, good service, upbeat atmosphere. I think I might be a cowgirl.
For country music, Seattle rednecks, honky-tonkin' and American beers, you will find NOTHING BETTER in this part of Washington state. It's the only country bar of it's type in Seattle. You may be able to go to a redneck bar somewhere out in the boondocks, but you will also get beat up for looking at someone's girl--my friends from Texas and Tennessee love to come here--they say it reminds them of home. The music is ONLY country & classic rock, and the drinks aren't cheap (but they aren't way over the top, either). From the murals on the wall of old west towns, the sassy bartenders and the doormen with cowboy hats, be prepared to dance with your lady and drink a budweiser--this place is a great time. They have food but I have NEVER seen anyone eat there, and I have been to the Hen about 15 times, so I don't know if that's a good sign for their menu, but they have the usual barfood fare.
I prefer The Hen's karaoke Wednesdays where everyone from the old-timers to the just-turned-21-ers sing well but don't really care who's listening. The drinks are reasonable in price and strength, and the dance floor seems uncommonly full while people are singing.
Yay for The Hen---the best bar in the neighborhood!
This place has sort of become a birthday tradition for me. OK, so it's not the classiest place in the city, but I'm not the classiest girl, either. Recently they got new management and spruced up the bathrooms a little. Thank God they didn't paint over the sweet western mural.
Anyway, they have fun live music most nights and karaoke on Wednesdays (the first time I went on a Wednesday my first thought was, "Oh wow, YOUNG people come here too?").
All in all, you have to try this place at least once. Make sure you bring a big group of friends who don't mind angering the regulars by dancing solo in the middle of the dance floor. Or you can always play wallflower and be asked to dance by the 6 or 7 men that I see EVERY time I'm there.
The band was okay.
The three stars are for the fact that there is something resembling twang in Seattle.
I'm from Kentucky, I'll take what I can get.
5 stars for the survival (and thrival no less) of a funky little country joint in the middle of yuppie-central Greenlake! Minus one star for the surly dude at the door (guess it's his job, though, so - okay).
I'm not really a country music fan, although back when I was a tot my family hit our fair share of horse events and had a big truck. But I LOVE dancing. All kinds, I don't discriminate, and I don't claim to do any of it exceedingly well. And that includes country dancing - thank goodness my dad made me take basic ballroom in high school and that I took swing in college. I was unprepared for the onslaught of cowboys requesting dances of me and my girlfriend, but we just went with the flow and took them up on their offers. Hey, it's cardio, right? I thought they were all really polite, escorting us back to our seats after the dance, and none were drunk. One of them looked like Chuck Norris, too, then again, I had had some shots.
I don't know any other place within the city limits where you can hear live country music, including this darling lady on the drums. They also played my favorite old country song by Mel McDaniels, so I was (as they say) 'happier'n a pig in' you know what!
PS - there's no ATM and they only take cash at the door. Might wanna bring hand sanitizer, too.
Okay, some friends and I wanted to go here for one of the 'free' country dancing lessons that we had heard so much about. The lesson was totally fun, and the dance teacher, (I forget her name,) was great. (A word of warning ladies; go with a male dance partner, or else skeezy cowboys WILL attempt to have sex with you! This happened to my friend, although I was lucky enough to be paired with a helpful and avuncular gentleman.)
After the lesson I was thirsty, but we didn't feel like hanging around and drinking alcohol as it was Sunday night. This was a fatal mistake. My friend and I approached the bar and I asked for water. The cranky bartendrix demanded to see our ID's before loudly informing us that there was a two dollar minimum, and we would have to have bottled water. I was expecting this, so I ordered one. The woman then insisted that my friend order something too, so she got one as well. We then walked outside to find the rest of our party, and she actually CHASED us out of the bar, yelling at us to get back inside with our waters, or else the WA state liquor board would shut them down for violations. Let me reiterate at this point that we were drinking BOTTLED WATER!!!! We were planning on returning during the week for more dancing and drinking, but now we won't be back. Ever.
The Breakfast here is amazing, those smoothered hashbrown and to die for (literally could cause cardiac arrest) very worth it! Cheap, with large portions!
Free Line Dancing Lesson
Live country music
Mean bartender
Never line danced before and I felt totally comfortable doing it here. This bar is so out of place in Seattle it is not even funny---hard to believe it is still around.
I would recommend you go here. It isn't scary, it is fun. The folks who dance as couples can really cut a rug--seriously impressive. Besides, you know what they say if you don't like country music....
A cozy little honky-tonk in a fine Seattle suburb, this bar radiates nothing but warmth on each and every visit.
Smiles and two-stepping galore, this is one of my favorite bars, not for the mixed drinks, which are not their forte, but for the cold bottled beer, the dim lighting and excellent bands playing with perfect acoustics, suitable for both dancing up a sweat AND holding a conversation without having to shout.
Don't miss this joint on a Saturday night!
Allright babeez-- let's get something straight right off the bat: there are places you go when you want to be impressive & be impressed.
Then- there are places you go when you just want to let your hair down, get kinda silly, and whoop it up with your friends at night!!
*** The Hen is Choice #2 ! ! ***
Yes, it's a dive bar. Yes, they have cheap beer. Yes, there are guys there breathing down your neck, etc. [And God knows I will never understand this whole Utili-skirt thing].
BUT! We have a yee-ha whole heckuva lot of fun there every single time we go-- so give it a try. If you are just out for some fun you probably will too!
I was really, really, excited about the idea of Little Red Hen. Then I went there.
I was not a happy cowgirl!
There should never, ever be a line from the bar, full of drunk people, or people who want to get drunk crammed right through the middle of a dance floor.
Each of the 3 times I have been to the Hen, I have had the exact same experience...
Lots and lots of people all waiting reluctantly for up to 30 min to finally reach the bar and find a very scary and unfriendly lone bartender lady quickly take your order.
And yes, I did say LONE bartender... One bartender!!!!! And once again, not just one bartender... One mean, and scary old lady bartender who makes you wish you'd ordered 2 at a time to avoid going through it again.
I will admit though, I did have a good time at the Hen when I wasn't standing in line trying to avoid being trampled by the cowboys on the dance floor.
Pleased to meet you Little Red Hen. I like anything different and the little Red Hen isn't your typical place. Big Country right there in Greenlake. You can do-si-do and swing your pardner, just good old fashioned country times that took me back to some bars in Georgia. I'll be back.
After paying a $5 cover which many seemed to think was unusual, but I figured reasonable as the band was just what you wanted eight of us stalked the bar until some one managed a round of 8 bottles of beer. Unknown to me, the first of the beers was a "try this, it might not be good," but down in came to me and to drinking I went. After a few sips I mentioned that my beer had to have been watered down, something just isn't right.
At this point I did what any reasonable person would do, a test. I took another Coors light, spilled some on the bar, and took my own and did the same, and AH HA, no bubbles in mine.
The sad story ends when I tell the bartender who says yeah, I didn't charge you guys for it, I thought it was a bad one. Are you kidding me? A bad one? I just drank half a bad one.
Switching to Bud seemed like the most reasonable thing to do. Silly little hen.
I was born and raised in the South and was happy to hear I had a little piece of home in Seattle. First time here was on my wife's 21st birthday and man were we disappointed. There was maybe 5 people in the place when we got there, about 10 when the band started up. Beer was relatively cheap, but for a country place I figured there would be more "country" beers on tap. They only had Bud on tap, no Coors Light to my disappointment. Plan on going again and hopefully won't be let down.
Best little country bar in Seattle. Such a good vibe nice down - to - earth people! I have never had a bad time here... So many good memories at this little bar.
Growing up in southern Arizona and living in TX for a little while, I figured my countrified self would experience a slow death when I moved to Seattle. It did. None of my new friends really appreciated country music, leave alone country dance, to my huge disappointment. So, as the years passed by, I exchanged my black Justins for my black Mary Janes, put away my Wranglers and donned my Gap jeans, and permanently lost my Texas accent.
I heard about the Little Red Hen years ago, but never really knew anyone who wanted to go. Until one of our newer dance troupe members kept mentioning her regular visits to "The Hen" for some two-stepping, cowboy cha-cha-ing, and schottische-ing. After a few months, we decided to hit The Hen to listen to The Rolling Blackouts.
Entrance: wow, no cover on a Thursday night. Woo-hoo. Cover charge on Friday & Saturday.
Bar: I like to call my gin & tonics. I like to call them Sapphire. But not at the Hen. Tanqueray? You betcha. Total for my strong drink: $5.50. Stephen's Jack Daniel's (what else) on the rocks was $4.50. Our friend ordered a Manny's, cost unknown--but some dude paid for her second beer, so for her it was half price drinking.
Menu: The fare resembles what I would expect for a country place. Fri & Sat night features : http://www.littleredhe...
Happy hour: M-F 9am-noon, 4-7pm includes $2 domestic beers & well drinks, $3.50 16-oz. microbrews.
Music: Rolling Blackouts were fun, playing some of their own stuff as well as a variety of country-western covers.
Entertainment: lots of people of different ages, from different backgrounds made for an interesting evening. Until Stephen J. arrived later in the evening, however, I was having a bit of a rough time. Turns out our dance troupe buddy is quite popular, being asked to dance almost every song. Which means I sat by myself long enough to feel very alone, scared the much older, inebriated man in sneakers and matching red shorts and wind jacket would ask me to dance. He didn't, however. I don't think I was young enough.
You should know what you're getting into. The Little Red Hen is not cleaned for your enjoyment. You will not sit back and enjoy tapas while sipping microbrews and listening to mild country tunes at a reasonable volume. The questionable-looking fellow in the corner is not a character actor, paid to add a bit of atmosphere to the experience. If you are looking for friendly and attentive service, try Belltown; The staff of the Little Red Hen won't put up with your crap to get a bigger tip.
It comes down to what you want in a bar: If you want a place like the other bars in Seattle, there are many to choose from. If you want to go to a place where the drink preference is even divided between Coors and Bud, the mixed drinks are made strong, and the music is country, the Little Red Hen won't let you down.
This place is awesome. For hardcore country fans and the casual fan. Thursday's and weekends are my favorite. Good music most nights. Jerry and The Philbillys, The Souvenirs, Dusty 45's, The Swains are some of my favorites. Nice mix of old and younger folks. Pool and pinball in the back. Dance lessons too.
Several years ago, I dragged a couple of my QA roomies here to meet a guy that was interested in moi, and this So Cal girl was a tad scared to go into a country bar. Hell, I was really scared. Once I saw that said guy was in TIGHT jeans (I mean really who wants to see all the business like that), decked out in cowboy gear, and tried to get my ass to boot scoot or whatever the hell they call it... I grabbed my girls, did a couple shots, and we headed on out the door. Happy Trails Red Hen.
Every up and coming neighborhood needs a dive bar to keep it real and The Little Red Hen is Greenlake's reality check. Local country and bluegrass bands rotate through this cozy bar on a weekly, or even, monthly basis.
Free country western dance lessons are Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Even if you don't dance, hang out and watch the folks who have the courage to try.
A true local's refuge, their motto could be, "Service with a Sneer". Don't try to carry on a conversation with the surly bartender on Tuesdays, just take your drink and get the hell away.
Breakfast and lunch are served till 2:00pm but you'll have to review the food 'cause I've never tried it.
A real-life country honky tonk in Seattle's Greenlake.
In a town filled with irony and ersatz, the Little Red Hen is a bite of a real thing, albeit plunked down quizzically in Seattle, right off of Greenlake.
This place has real cowboys, real country folks who wears there pressed Wrangler's, boots and hats. And then they dance! dance! dance! It is so cool to watch people who know how to dance do it, and these guys do. Two-stepping and all sorts of couple dancing, as well as line dancing in the middle of the dance floor. If you are a girl, you'll get asked by some 70 year old guy to dance, and he'll be a gentleman, and show you that he knows better than your 25-year old boyfriend how to dance. Then he'll say thank you and go back to his beer.
They have live music very often. Dance lessons at least one night a week. Beer, full bar and food. A great place for a party. But it's for having fun, not making fun of (ya feel me?).
I must admit that inside me is an incredibly down-home small-town girl with a racy streak and a sassy twang. Her spiritual home is the Little Red Hen. I love purty much everything about that bar. The live music six nights a week (mostly really good country), the free dance lessons twice a week, the chivalrous cowboys, the cheap booze, the funky wall mural, even the surly bartender. My mother says when she goes to heaven St. Peter will play the steel guitar. In the meantime, she'll be at the Hen.
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