Pit Liquor Store - Seward

Was a rainy October day, and not much going on. We stopped at the other Seward bars earlier in the week, so have it a shot. It was about 7:30PM, and the place was quite, the two house dogs were friendly. Had a couple local brews and got on our way. Bartender was a recent hire, friendly without being too chatty. Met a couple older locals, they were not unfriendly to us. A memorable part of our visit to Seward.

SHUFFLE-BOARD! Me and the ol' lady took a day trip to Seward and decided to stop in. We're both in the commercial fishing industry and have heard of the Pit and had friends show us their sweatshirts ect so we knew what we were getting into. The place reeks of old dog and cigarettes, and sure enough that's because there's two dogs in the bar and just about everyone is smoking... We order a drink and quickly notice the shuffle-board table and about 5 min later are getting into an intense game with some locals. 1. This IS a dive bar 2. There's nothing sanitary about this bar 3. You are sure to have fun if you're not some yuppy douchebag... At this bar.

Do it! If youre looking for a casual, inexpensive, friendly bar in Seward this is the place. My husband I are on our honeymoon boo-boppin' around Alaska and during our time in Seward we have met a lot of great people... but our favorite humans have been the patrons, owner, bartenders and locals at The Pit. Seriously, the most down to earth, fun people frequent this place and you'll be lucky to kick it with them over cheap, strong drinks and delicious food. The owner cooks up a storm and made one of the most delicious hot dogs that I've ever had. Straight savory! My husband and i were also super pumped to find that they serve Arrogant **** on tap... and for only $6 which is a stall compared to what we've paid in the lower 48. Be sure to get down on some tunes on the internet jukebox while you play pool or shuffle board! Honestly, this place rules. Best hole in the wall bar ive ever been to!!!!! Thanks for the fun time, Pit crew!

Great dive bar and I know dive bars! Friendly bartender welcomed us in!! Sorry we couldn't stay for the entertainment!

The Pit Bar was first described to me by a cab driver as the place where a good night out goes to die , which was accurate in the best possible way. The Pit is located just outside the city limits of Seward, thus can be open for a couple of extra hours after all of the bars in town have closed. I believe the bonus window is currently 2-5am. While this bar was legend in the glory days of highliners and commercial fishing for the kind of atmosphere described by Todd O., today it is mostly a cool local spot with a crowd that 's a little rougher around the edges. In hindsight I 've really enjoyed the nights I ended at this bar... or what I can remember of them!