Seattle's historic Triangle Pub gets a second chance

One of Seattle's oldest and most iconic watering holes is getting a second chance. Two longtime friends are teaming up to breathe new life into an historic neighborhood staple. Fox 30's Lauren Donovan takes us inside the effort to preserve its roots. I bet you've driven by it or walked past it on the way to a game. But after five years of sitting vacant, empty, this place is getting a resurrection. We get people off the street, whether they knew this place or not, saying, whoa, this building is amazing. Shape alone makes this old watering hole a standout. But step inside, take a seat at the newly remodeled Historic Triangle Pub. It's definitely a nod back to 1910, from the stools to the wainscoting to the back bar. Everything has had that in mind. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, you'll see this century-old relic has a preserved fresco. So these cherubs here, they'll be sure to keep an eye on you as you finish your pint. The current doctor knows it's approachable. Steve Bassett and his buddy Matt Greenup used to come here for drinks back in the 90s. Now, they own the place. There was a lot of regulars at that time, so everyone knew everybody, it seemed like. And this spot has had a reputation as a saloon since its start by the train tracks in 1910. There's a lot of places you can go into a brand new building, but you can't duplicate this. This is a one-of-a-kind. Small space, but big endeavor, especially bringing this antique up to modern code. I remember talking to a general contractor, a friend of mine, and he was like, You're brave, go for it, but I wouldn't, you know, recommend it. But both will tell you, oh, so worth it. Short-term pain, long-term gain. Reporting in Pioneer Square, Lauren Donovan, Fox 13 News. Triangle Pub plans to open next week with plans to launch cocktails and its kitchen in the weeks to come.