Waterwheel Lounge

Is Waterwheel Lounge still open?

No — Waterwheel Lounge in Crown Hill, Seattle closed December 1, 2025, according to local press coverage.

Closure Details

Closure date

December 1, 2025

Reason

Location taken over by new housing development after 50+ years

Sources

2

Evidence Trail

1. ¹News ReportDec 1, 2025

   Reported closed

   “Location taken over by new housing development after 50+ years”

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2. ²News ReportSep 5, 2024

   Reported closed

   “The Surprisingly Chill Last Days of a Legendary Seattle Dive Bar”

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