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Axios
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Seattle gets new women's sports bar in Capitol Hill
Seattle now has a second bar focused on women's sports — and you don't have to drive all the way to Ballard for it. What's happening: Pitch the Baby had its soft opening on Capitol Hill last month and is now in full swing, serving up craft cocktails and Mexican-inspired pub fare in Capitol Hill. The big picture: When Rough & Tumble Pub opened in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood in 2022, it was one of the first bars in the country to focus on women's sports. Now, there are more than a dozen such bars around the country, with several more expected to be up and running by the end of the year. Zoom in: Pitch the Baby took over the space on 19th Avenue East that once was home to Kingfish Cafe (R.I.P). More recently, the corner spot housed Rocket Taco, which moved across the street. What they're saying: "Our goal is to create an inclusive environment that celebrates athletic excellence across the board, providing a welcoming space for all sports fans to come together," co-owner Anais Custer told Eater Seattle earlier this year. That means that while the bar will prioritize women's sports — including Seattle Storm and Reign games — it will also show major men's sporting events, such as World Cup matches. If you go: The menu is the brainchild of co-owner Monica Dimas, the chef whose past projects included Little Neon Taco and Tortas Condesa. The space includes plenty of booths and three large TVs — perfect for watching a game, but not so overpowering that you can't carry on other conversations. If you're wanting to ditch the screens entirely, you can check out the owners' sister restaurant next door, Condesa, which serves a more expansive food menu (and has a special kids playroom).
Axios
06-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Seattle pub helps lead women's sports bar revolution
Women's sports bars are on the rise — and Seattle is helping lead the charge. Why it matters: With viewership and attendance for women's sports soaring, fans are building new hubs that are about more than simply watching games. Driving the news: Three years ago, there was only one women's sports bar nationwide — now, there are a dozen, says Kaitlyn Laabs, who is making a documentary about them. Six women's sports bars have opened this year, per Laabs' count, with as many as 21 on the way in various stages of funding and construction. Catch up quick: It all started with The Sports Bra, a Portland bar dedicated to supporting and showing women's sports founded by Jenny Nguyen in April 2022. Rough & Tumble Pub in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood followed later that year. By the end of 2024, three more women's sports bars had opened across the country. What they're saying: The bars "galvanize the community," says Laabs, whose upcoming documentary about women's sports bars is called "Untapped." The vibe: Bar owners mix the fun and camaraderie of team sports with an atmosphere that's welcoming to everyone, including nontraditional sports fans, according to Monica Brady, co-owner of Kansas City's upcoming women's sports bar The Dub.
