Tom’s Watch Bar Announces Grand Opening in Seattle’s Uptown Neighborhood, Near Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena

Sports Viewing Bar Offers Seattle Sports Fans a New Destination for All the Action

Lisa Hay
Written By Lisa Hay
News Writer
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Tom’s Watch Bar, the rapidly expanding venue for sports viewing and entertainment, announced the opening of its newest location at Seattle Center, next to Climate Pledge Arena.

Strategically positioned on Lenny Wilkens Way in Seattle, Washington, Tom’s Watch Bar brings a new destination to the buzzing Uptown neighborhood, just steps from Climate Pledge Arena. This flagship venue represents Tom’s Watch Bar’s commitment to the Pacific Northwest, with a second Seattle location planned for the Stadium District near Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park later in 2025.

“For professional sports teams, the entire experience around their venues is crucial year-round, which is why major leagues and teams are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage fans and develop vibrant neighborhoods around their facilities,” said Brooks Schaden, co-CEO of Tom’s Watch Bar in a statement. “Our concept provides the perfect complement not just to live sports, but to all entertainment experiences, creating a hub where Seattle’s passionate fans can gather before, during, and after games, concerts, and events. By being part of this sports destination and entertainment neighborhood, we create an experience that celebrates Seattle’s rich sports traditions while building a welcoming community for all entertainment enthusiasts, whether it’s game day or not.”

Tom’s Watch Bar delivers innovative game-day experiences that seamlessly extend the excitement and energy from the arena into a premium viewing environment. Tom’s Watch Bar continues to transform the sports entertainment industry with its immersive 360-degree viewing technology, featuring a central oversized “arena” screen surrounded by hundreds of HD displays. This addition to Seattle’s sports scene comes at a time when sports consumption is at an all-time high, with digital viewership projected to reach 90 million Americans by 2025.

“From our unique service model that delivers food hot in under eight minutes to our diverse menu featuring elevated sports bar classics, we’ve created an environment where fans can enjoy the game while experiencing the quality and atmosphere they deserve,” said Shannon McNiel, co-CEO of Tom’s Watch Bar.

The Seattle Tom’s Watch Bar will feature expansive indoor and outdoor spaces, including an outdoor patio. The venue also offers private event options for groups of varying sizes, from intimate team gatherings to full-venue buyouts.

“We welcome Tom’s Watch Bar to Seattle and to our neighborhood,” said Josh Pell, President, Premium Experiences & Global Strategy for Oak View Group, the developer and operator of Climate Pledge Arena. “Tom’s Watch Bar will create an immersive, fun experience for the thousands of fans visiting our arena each year.”

The Seattle Tom’s Watch Bar is located at 105 Lenny Wilkens Way, Seattle, WA 98109.

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Lisa is a staff reporter for What Now Media Group. She covers new restaurant, retail, and real estate openings across all of our markets. A true foodie, this Air Force veteran has lived all over the world — from Aviano, Italy to Nairobi, Kenya — but her favorite spot is NOLA for its rich history, architecture, culture, and of course, its good eats.
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