After working in downtown Bellevue for many years, Joseph and Randi Brazen saw the need for a casual, relaxing environment where locals could gather, celebrate, and just simply unwind.

As owners of Brazen Real Estate (now Brazen Sotheby’s International Realty; www.brazenrealestate.com), their interaction with the Bellevue community often reinforced this fact. It didn’t take long for these two motivated entrepreneurs to start making plans, including picking the location and doing much of the design research during a pub-crawling trip to the UK. Joseph and Randi brought back not only ideas, but also many of the artifacts and decorations you see throughout the 520 Bar and Grill.

The name “520″ doesn’t come from the floating bridge, as most think. It’s actually the real estate location code for the area bounded by the 3 freeways; 405, I-90, and 520. There are over 7,000 residents of this area encompassing parts of Belleuve, Medina, and Clyde Hill. It’s a quiet, community-oriented neighborhood in contrast to the fast-paced Bellevue Square and the high-rises that dot the landscape.

The 520 Bar and Grill truly reflects the character of this diverse neighborhood. It’s at once a relaxed, comfortable pub, where weary shoppers can sidle up to the bar and enjoy their favorite beverage, and at the same time a meeting and gathering place for community groups and events. It’s a place to celebrate a special occasion with your friends and family, or to dance the night away on a Saturday evening. A quiet, romantic dinner? Absolutely. Girls night out? Right this way. A power lunch during which you close the deal? We’ll provide the notary.

The Brazen’s are proud of the community feeling they’ve created with the 520 Bar and Grill, and work hard to give back to the same community that’s so warmly embraced their efforts. If we can help you plan or organize your next event, from a charity auction to a 50th anniversary (and anything in between), please give us a call.