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March Madness is upon us! Join us for the 1st Round Tourney Journey! You are welcome to join for full or partial sessions, come when you want and as you are. What you need to do: (1) You must submit a bracket. (2) Be ready to have transit fare (Transit Go app, Orca Card or buy a day pass at the station) (3) Be prepared for walks of about a half mile +/- or have your scooter/bike rental app ready with your credit card added to them and expect to pitch in for those that order Lyft/Ubers when needed. (4) Don't be an ass, be nice to the people that serve us and tip them well. (5) Pace yourself!

Please register below for a single day, both days (even if you can only make some of the stops) or you just want to be part of the bracket pool.
Bracket invites will be sent on March 17th.
$25 per bracket entry (up to two entries).
Side bets are encouraged!
Stops are subject to change.

The Stops | Day 1 | Thursday 03/20/25

Blue Star Cafe & Pub (U-District Station)

Christo's On Alki (West Seattle Water Taxi)

Blue Star Cafe & Pub (U-District Station)

4512 Stone Way N 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

A breakfast stop before hitting the rails. Try their Bloody Marys – 4 ways Traditional, Farmer's house pickled veggies, Big Bad Wolf, and Chihuahua - habañero infused vodka +10 toppings. Head to the next stop by scooter (1.4 miles) or hop on the 44 bus to the U-District Station.

Derby at The Shop (Sodo Station)

Christo's On Alki (West Seattle Water Taxi)

Blue Star Cafe & Pub (U-District Station)

2233 6th Ave South 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Derby offers New American cuisine, emphasizing the use of local ingredients from Washington. Enjoy glimpses of The Shop's world-class car collection! Don't miss the Bad-Ass Bacon! Located just a short walk from the SoDo Station.

Christo's On Alki (West Seattle Water Taxi)

2508 Alki Ave SW 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

The Tourney Journey takes a boat ride across Elliott Bay to the far and distant lands of West Seattle via the West Seattle Water Taxi! We'll take an scenic ride, along the Alki Beach bike path, to Christo's, a family owned and run Greek restaurant and bar. Try their amazing pizza, or let them take you away with a Greek inspired home style meal!

Queen Anne Beerhall (Mono Rail)

Christo's On Alki (West Seattle Water Taxi)

203 West Thomas Street 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Queen Anne Beerhall is not just a bar or restaurant; it’s a vibrant community hub that celebrates the rich traditions of beer culture. With its spacious, communal seating and authentic European beer hall ambiance. From Westlake Station, hop on the Monorail to Seattle Center, from there it is a easy .5 mile walk.

The Westy (Roosevelt Station)

1215 NE 65th 7:30 PM - 10 PM

Just steps away from the Roosevelt Station, The Westy is not just a sports bar, it is home to the coolest mofo's in Seattle every Thursday night! Locally owned and unsurpassed sports viewing on the north end of Seattle. A fitting end to the first day of the madness!

The Stops | Day 2| Friday 03/21/25

Getaway Tavern (Mount Lake Terrace Station)

24309 56th Ave W 11 AM - 1 PM

A neighborhood watering hole that boasts plenty of TV's along with pool tables, darts, pinball and Golden Tee. Try your luck at pull tabs, it's always a good investment! Walkable (0.8 miles) from MLT transit center, a good opportunity to start the day with a walk to shake off the previous day's shenanigans.

Dave and Busters (Lynnwood Station)

Getaway Tavern (Mount Lake Terrace Station)

18606 Alderwood Mall Pkwy 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Discover the ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts, foodies, and arcade aficionados - Dave and Buster's! Sports lovers will find themselves in paradise, as Dave and Buster's Lynwood boasts state-of-the-art screens.Just a shuttle bus ride (Swift Orange Line) from the Lynnwood Transit Center.

Diamond Knot Brewpub (Mount Lake Terrace Station)

5602 232nd St SW 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Snohomish County’s Oldest Continually Operating Brewery, Hand-Crafting Beers Since 1994. Just a short walk from the new transit center and adjacent to the area's best butcher shop, Double DD Meats. The full-scale production brewery is capable of producing up to 1,500 barrels of Diamond Knot’s finest each year.

Stanford's (Northgate Station)

Diamond Knot Brewpub (Mount Lake Terrace Station)

401 NE Northgate Way 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM

Stanford's is a Classic American Steakhouse focused on traditional ingredients with complex flavors. Their experienced restaurant and bar team is eager to please and delight you with quintessential steakhouse favorites, from rock salt roasted prime rib to refreshing salads and mouth-watering appetizers, plus creative cocktails, local draft beers, and regional wines.