Cocktail Bars in Seattle worth going out for.

Nobody here reschedules for rain, and I don't factor it in either.

I keep track of cocktail bars in Seattle and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

After Hours: Gill and Chill

After Hours: Gill and Chill One-time only

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM

Downtown Seattle

Aquarium happy hour

Bar House

Bar House

Fremont • $

Surreal neon cocktail lounge

Lenox

Lenox

Downtown Seattle

Nuyorican beach vibes

Conor Byrne Pub (Cooperative)

Conor Byrne Pub (Cooperative)

Adams

Vintage pub & live music

Mezzanotte Italian Restaurant

Mezzanotte Italian Restaurant

Greater Duwamish • $$

Italian plates & disco bathrooms

Gainsbourg

Gainsbourg

Greenwood • $$

French cocktails & frites

Seattle Rooftop Next Level Lounge by Fogo De Chão

Seattle Rooftop Next Level Lounge by Fogo De Chão Great Terrace

Downtown Seattle

Skyline sips & shareable plates

The Tin Lizzie Lounge

The Tin Lizzie Lounge

Uptown • $$

Prohibition-era craft cocktails

Solette Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Solette Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Hot right now

SLU

Rooftop built for rain

Knee High Stocking Co.

Knee High Stocking Co.

Capitol Hill • $$$

Filipino speakeasy hideaway

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Salin

Salin One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM

Fremont

Historic jazz haunt with patio

The Doctor's Office

The Doctor's Office Hot right now

Capitol Hill • $$

Intimate cocktail clinic

Paper Fan Cocktail Bar

Paper Fan Cocktail Bar

Downtown Seattle • $$

tea-infused cocktails and spirits

Bush Garden

Bush Garden Hot right now

Downtown Seattle • $$

Japanese comfort & karaoke

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Pioneer Square • $$

Cocktails, tacos & funky vibes

Doris

Doris Hot right now

Pioneer Square

Martinis & shareable bites

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cocktail bars in Seattle chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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