Private party facilitiesThe Back Bar is located in the old Ballard news printing press building behind the original town hall bell at Marvin’s Gardens (5410 Ballard Ave NW). The space is beautifully designed with wooden floors and a natural décor creating a relaxed, yetsophisticated dining environment. The Back Bar can sit up to 60 people for a sit down dinner and 80 people for a cocktail style event, and also features a private bar.Join us for your next birthday party, company event or rehearsal dinner at the Back Bar at Ballard Annex Oyster House in historical Ballard. Choose from the menus of three restaurants, and enjoy a private and unique setting.