Big Dipper

Spokane, United States

4.4

Open now

7 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 509-863-8098
Website:
bigdipperevents.com
Address:
171 S Washington St, Spokane, WA, 99201
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 mi6
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Noise Level
Average
Music
DJ
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
No
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Has TV
No

Today

Today 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Open now
Local time (Spokane) 9:30 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Tuesday 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Wednesday 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Thursday 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Friday 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday 7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We are an event venue, open weekends and variable weekdays for music, film, theater and more. Our venue is also available for private rental for parties, corporate events and weddings.

History

Established in 2013.

The Big Dipper is a Spokane landmark. Almost all Spokane natives remember visiting the Big Dipper at some point, and have a fond story to tell about it. It’s been a nightclub since the 80’s and is now under new ownership, renovated and better than ever. We’re open for live music, theater, films, readings, art shows and more, as well as being available for private events (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and receptions, private concerts, fundraisers and on).

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7 reviews of Big Dipper

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Place rating: 5
Yakima, WA
We rented out the Big Dipper for a private Birthday party and it was Awesome! The staff was very friendly, Dawson was super helpful and Don was funny! We put up minimal decorations and just had a great time! Perfect for any event with about 150 people!
Thank you! We will be back!
Place rating: 2
Spokane, WA
Website states $ 7 cover, but was charged $ 9 at the door Thursday. Top dollar for drinks, and even though Website advertises food, the kitchen was inoperable. Customer appreciation is non existent.
Place rating: 5
Spokane, WA
Perfect. Incredible. That’s how I/​we describe our 20th anniversary party last night. Celebrating our 20th anniversary with 70 of our closest friends, we had the best experience! Hubby and I went here when first dating in the early 1990s, so we were happy when this place opened up again almost 2 years ago. Special thanks to Dawson and Dan, the owners who just let us do what we do! We’d never rented a place before for a private party, and they made it feel like we were in our own living room. If you are looking for a bit of nostalgia and a friendly atmosphere, The Big Dipper is back, baby!
–Cara & Doug Coon
Place rating: 5
Post Falls, ID
The Big Dipper is as real as it gets. The sound quality is fabulous-​we saw Carolyn Wonderland there on Valentines Day and WOW. The atmosphere is old school-​like a real bar. If you don’t like real… if you’re too «finicky», you probably should go elsewhere but if you’re looking for an up close with the band and you like to get a good buzz on and have a great time… the Big Dipper is the place!
Place rating: 5
Spokane, WA
Lovely experience here. I was able to take my wife on a date for the KYRS benefit concert featuring 2 folk bands and the place was lovely that night. Super packed. I really enjoyed seeing families in this venue/​bar place.
The atmosphere was friendly, there was nothing weird or gross about it except pot smokers outside. That was my one pet peeve. The world can smoke all the pot it wants I just really really don’t want to smell that disgusting skunk like stench. Why the frik would you smoke something that makes you smell like a skunk???
Anyways the one and only complaint. This place is cool. Check it!
P. S. They have booze & food if you require those needs.
Place rating: 4
Spokane County, WA
Very nice venue inside.
A very decent looking bar area.
Tables and chairs, a row of cushy chairs at a low counter by the dance floor, two lounging couches on the wall by the dance floor, a balcony box overlooking the stage and dance floor…
I came to attend Spokane’s indie radio station KYRS’ annual Benefit Concert featuring Wild Rabbit and Brown’s Mountain Boys. I heard they sold out tonight. A low key crowd but many were on the dance floor dancing in the shrinking space as more people crowded up by the stage. Bellingham, WA’s Wild Rabbit was the headliner band. Their 1.5 hour energetic set had the crowd pumped and rocking during the entire concert.
What an honor it was meeting both Unilocalers Lara E., who posted this wonderful event, and Dan P. along with his lovely wife, the winners of the Unilocal Ticket Giveaway to the concert. A very fun night!
Place rating: 5
Nashville, TN
Just opened upper east side! Up and coming neighborhood! Look out! Great venue for live music! Very casual rock joint