Join us in the heart of the action at Ballard’s only Nordic Beer Hall for a full day of festivities on Syttende Mai! Doors open at 11:00AM with open seating all day.

There will be live Nordic music from 11:30am-6:30pm in our covered outdoor street café. We’ll be featuring a special menu with beer hall favorites and of course lots of pølse and aquavit! There will also be a street-side walk-up grill from 4-7:30pm with takeaway food and drinks for the parade. Inside is 21+ all day with a $5 cover charge (after 2pm). Outside is welcome to all ages and free of charge. No pets, please. 

We have a limited amount of reservations available inside for groups of 6-10 people. These VIP tables are $100 to reserve and include the cover charge. 100% of the reservation fee will be donated to Ballard’s Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge. Email us at events@skalballard.com to reserve. Come join the fun and skål with us!

We'll also be hosting a Syttende Mai Pre-Funk the night before (5/16) to make a full weekend of it! On Syttende Mai our menu will be reduced to manage the high demand. This is your opportunity for the full beer hall experience with some added surprises! Check our website for details. 

Skål invokes the spirit of a Viking meadhall within a warm, welcoming, and often raucous setting. Here you’ll find a rotating lineup of craft beer, a vast selection of mead, and a cocktail program highlighting the Scandinavian spirit, aquavit. Our Nordic-inspired kitchen explores the flavors of the sea, woods, and farm with plates designed to pair with your drink. Help us carry on the Nordic tradition in Ballard by coming for a visit! Visit our website to learn more or to purchase one of our Norwegian Pride shirts at www.skalballard.com.