How many bars and pubs are there within 1 km of University District?

LOW competition

7 bars and pubs within 1 km of University District, 2.2 per km². Few direct competitors; check the foot traffic before you read that as demand.

University District, Seattle · scanned 13 October 2026 · the 6th most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Seattle

Within 1 km

7

bars and pubs

Per km²

2.2

low competition

With 10+ reviews

7

enough to judge a rating

Established

7

100 or more reviews

Average rating

4.4★

places with 10+ reviews

Median reviews

580

per bar

Every bar in the circle

Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².

500 m1 kmNRated 4.0Rated 4.1Rated 4.3Rated 4.4Rated 4.4Rated 4.4Rated 5.0
Rated 4.5 and upRated 4.0 to 4.4Area centre

Rating spread

How the 7 bars and pubs here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.

  • 4.5 and up1 (14%)
  • 4.0 to 4.46 (86%)
  • 3.5 to 3.90 (0%)
  • Below 3.50 (0%)
  • Under 10 reviews0 (0%)

Top rated

Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.

Top rated bars and pubs near University District
NameRatingReviewsDistance
The Rebel5.0★101870 m
Blue Moon Tavern4.4★625520 m
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse4.4★580500 m
College Inn Pub4.4★561760 m
Monkey Pub4.3★220640 m
Finn MacCool’s Pub at the Dub4.1★581380 m
Earl's on the Ave4.0★602170 m

Most reviewed

The places customers here write about most.

Most reviewed bars and pubs near University District
NameRatingReviewsDistance
Blue Moon Tavern4.4★625520 m
Earl's on the Ave4.0★602170 m
Finn MacCool’s Pub at the Dub4.1★581380 m
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse4.4★580500 m
College Inn Pub4.4★561760 m

Chains

No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of University District.

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Questions

How many bars and pubs are there in University District?

7 within 1 km of the centre of University District, Seattle, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 2.2 per km², which we rate low competition. It is the 6th most crowded of the 10 Seattle areas we mapped.

Is University District a good place to open a bar?

LOW competition: 7 bars and pubs within 1 km of University District, 2.2 per km². Few direct competitors; check the foot traffic before you read that as demand. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.

What is the average rating of bars and pubs in University District?

4.4 out of 5, across the 7 with at least 10 reviews. 1 is rated 4.5 or higher. The typical bar here has 580 reviews.

Which bars and pubs in University District are rated highest?

Among places with at least 50 reviews: The Rebel (5.0, 101 reviews), Blue Moon Tavern (4.4, 625 reviews), Big Time Brewery & Alehouse (4.4, 580 reviews).

How was this counted?

We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of University District on 13 October 2026 and counted every bar on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.