This story was originally published on mynorthwest.com.
The beloved country-themed bar in Ballard, Shingletown Saloon, has announced that its more than a decade-old honky tonk will come to an end this month as the establishment is set to close.
Located at 2016 N.W. Market Street, Shingletown Saloon will host its last party on April 25, as ownership cited several factors that have made it tough to continue business, while a new lease term is on the table.
Rising rent, unstable economy force closure of 11-year-old Ballard bar
Shingletown cited the new lease for the space, which raised rent, on top of an “unstable Seattle economy,” steep business costs, and new late-night hospitality trends as reasons for shuttering…