Michael Harthorne
The Bit Saloon will be closing Nov. 1.

Bit Saloon closing

By Michael Harthorne
10/26/2009

The Bit Saloon, "Ballard's Quirky Quality Dive Bar Since 1947," will be closing its doors Nov. 1.

The Bit, located at 4818 17th Ave. N.W., was known for hosting hardcore, punk and metal bands, acts that did not necessarily mesh with Ballard's other music venues.

Owner Ed Konek told the Ballard News-Tribune in March that he was working to take the Bit in a new direction.

"We want to turn it from a real dive bar into a dive bar with a legitimate live music venue," he said.

More information on the the Bit Saloon's impeding closure coming soon.

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That Sucks.....

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 08:16.

That Sucks.....

Where the hell am i going to

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sat, 10/31/2009 - 10:34.

Where the hell am i going to drink now? And play ping pong?
I can't drink with hipsters, I fucking can't!