Pearl Under 5th, a private bar from Brady Ishiwata Williams and the team behind Tomo, is planned for 2027 beneath the 5th Avenue Theatre in downtown Seattle.
An encounter with a childhood friend led the team to explore several unused spaces around Seattle. The former Duke’s Chowder House beneath the theatre caught their attention.
The theatre above has welcomed audiences for a century. Located at 1308 5th Avenue, it opened in 1926 and hosted the world premiere of Hairspray in 2002 before the musical moved to Broadway.
Now under construction, Pearl Under 5th takes its inspiration from Tokyo’s referral bars. The subterranean space is intended to be “familiar, unhurried, and yours,” according to an Instagram post from the team.
Two other Pearl operations have already begun serving theatre audiences. Pearl Konbini handles concessions inside the theatre. Pearl+, located above it, offers food and beverage experiences for STG Club members and other eligible ticket holders.
Pearl Under 5th will complete the trio downstairs. An exact opening date has not been announced.
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