Experience · Kent
Kent Evening Out with Live Entertainment
Start your evening with some pre-show drinks and appetizers in a relaxed setting before heading to the accesso ShoWare Center for a thrilling live event. Conclude your date with a memorable and flavorful dinner at a lively Mexican steakhouse.
A 4-hour Kent evening plan for couples — The Harp Bar and Restaurant, accesso ShoWare Center, Asadero Prime.
- Duration
- 4 hrs
- Cost
- $100–$250
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Walking
- Moderate walking · Total 1.5-mile driving route
- Best time
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Couples · Friends · Solo · Adults
The plan
The plan
- 1The Harp Bar and Restaurant(1 hr)→
- 2accesso ShoWare Center(2 hrs)→
- 3Asadero Prime(1 hr)
Why this plan works
The 3 stops cover about 1.5 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Kent instead of crossing town between them. accesso ShoWare Center is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Asadero Prime — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to couples, friends, solo, and adults who want a planned Kent outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Start your evening with some pre-show drinks and appetizers in a relaxed setting before heading to the accesso ShoWare Center for a thrilling live event. Conclude your date with a memorable and flavorful dinner at a lively Mexican steakhouse.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11 hrThe Harp Bar and Restaurant
Nightlife
Irish pub fare served in warm, laid-back surrounds with beer on tap, an open kitchen & patio seats.
What to do — Settle into the warm, laid-back atmosphere of The Harp Bar and Restaurant and enjoy some pub fare and a selection from their taps.
1.1 mi · 5 min drive
Then From The Harp Bar, it's a short drive or ride to the accesso ShoWare Center.
22 hrsaccesso ShoWare CenterSports & Recreation
6,500-seat arena that's home to the Seattle Thunderbirds & concerts by nationally known acts.
What to do — Check the schedule for an evening concert or sporting event and immerse yourselves in the excitement of a live performance.
Scout Side QuestAgree on what your walk-up hype song would be if you two were headlining the arena tonight.
0.4 mi · 8 min walk or 4 min drive
Then After the event, head to Asadero Prime for a flavorful dinner.
3Optional 1 hrAsadero PrimeFood & Drink
Lively Mexican steakhouse featuring carne asada & other traditional dishes in compact quarters.
What to do — Enjoy a post-event dinner, sampling authentic Mexican cuisine in this lively steakhouse known for its quality carne asada.
Scout Side QuestPick the menu item that sounds the most adventurous, even if you’re both too sensible to order it.
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The route
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Kent itinerary for couples?
- Yes. It's built for couples, friends, solo, and adults and runs about 4 hrs across 3 stops, starting at The Harp Bar and Restaurant.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 4 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Kent itinerary cost?
- Roughly $100–$250 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 1.5 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
Keep exploring
More ways to spend time in Kent
Different moods, same city.
- Sports & RecKentKent Morning Hub & Local Eats
Experience the local pulse of Kent with a morning visit to the accesso ShoWare Center, the heart of community events. Afterward, enjoy a delightful breakfast at a classic bakery cafe, then browse a nearby Asian market for unique finds.
- Duration
- 3h 45m
- Cost
- $15–$30
- Ideal for
- Solo · Friends