The Lumber Yard Bar

Not a good experience today. I’ve gone to this bar since they have opened and today was very odd. My group was served by one of the oldest bar tenders and everything seemed ok. We asked to be put on the wait list for patio seating and were told to hold tight. 20-25 minutes later a group walked and were whispered that a table was just cleaned off. They were seated. Not my group on the wait list. 10 minutes later another group walked in and asked for patio seating. “Oh you will need to take a table up top...we’re packed on the patio”. They declined and left. 5 minutes later “Hey do we have tables available? Yeah we do. Like 3 available the bar back stated. So, I find it very interesting that both minority groups didn’t get seated or told otherwise and magically the other groups did. I will return as it’s my favorite local spot but I’ll be mindful of who’s behind the bar.

This is a great little neighborhood gay bar. Similar in size to The Eagle on Capitol Hill but with more class. Obviously it is lumberjack themed and is mostly well decorated. It's on two levels and the downstairs is quiet and isolated from the main level which is nice for privacy or if you have anxiety like I do. The place has a nice outdoor drinking area in back. I mostly go there for Karaoke on Tuesday nights when they have Seattle's best host who really knows how to set up the sound system so you sound awesome. It's really a nice joint and I really want them to succeed.

Great gay bar in White Center. Fantastic staff, great drinks, fun events. Highly recommend this gay bar over the ones up on cap hill. They have great food and in house made smoked beef jerky. If you enjoy beef jerky the Lumberyard's is worth enjoying. Little secret you can also order their food menu items for take out.

Great space! Owners that listen to the community and deliver. Wonderful to gave an interior that us filled with colour and lighting. In house smoked meats and cheeses are incredible! Staff is eager to get your order right and will often offer suggestions on what has been recently added to the shelves.

I'm rooting for this bar to succeed! I never thought I would see a gay bar in White Center. It's always been a rough trade kind of neighborhood, down to the two adult bookstores and countless bars. The guys who took this chance and opened the bar are definitely forward thinking. There's a need for this bar in South Park with many of us leaving or left Cap Hill. I have only been once and it was a Wednesday night. I was surprised and glad to see a crowd of about 30 people also there. Support this bar and keep them there for years to come!