Cocktail bars in Seattle

If cocktails are the plan in Seattle, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. Seattle spots tend to keep their own hours.

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Cocktail bars in Seattle

Where Seattle drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.

Diller Room

★ 4.6 · 2,581 reviews · 1224 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA · Moderate

The Nest

★ 4.2 · 1,431 reviews · 110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA · Moderate

Bathtub Gin & Co.

★ 4.4 · 1,425 reviews · 2205 2nd Ave #310, Seattle, WA 98121, USA · Moderate

Zig Zag Cafe

★ 4.6 · 1,319 reviews · 1501 Western Ave Ste 202, Seattle, WA 98101, USA · Moderate

ALTITUDE Sky Lounge

★ 4.3 · 995 reviews · 300 Terry Ave N Atop, Astra Hotel Seattle, Seattle, WA 98109, USA · Moderate

Liberty

★ 4.7 · 933 reviews · 517 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA · Moderate

The Hideout

★ 4.5 · 518 reviews · 1005 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA · Moderate

The Traveling Goat

★ 4.6 · 331 reviews · 621 1/2 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA · Moderate

Otter on the Rocks

★ 4.8 · 208 reviews · 4210 SW Admiral Wy, Seattle, WA 98116, USA · Moderate

Paper Fan Cocktail Bar

★ 4.6 · 96 reviews · 601 E Pike St Unit 100, Seattle, WA 98122, USA · Moderate

1988 Cocktail Lounge

★ 4.8 · 75 reviews · 6009 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USA · Moderate

Good Grief

★ 5.0 · 56 reviews · 5316 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA · Moderate

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Drinking cocktails in Seattle

The best seat in any cocktail bar in Seattle is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Seattle vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Seattle

Seattle, WA, the United States (coordinates 47.61, -122.33, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

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More cocktail bars nearby

If Seattle itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:

Common questions

Where do these Seattle cocktail bar listings come from?

Google Places listings for Seattle with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Seattle?

Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.

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