4 rooftop bars in Seattle, editor-picked by TableJourney. All Seattle nightlife.
The Nest ★ 4.4
Pike Place Market · 110 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA 98101
The Nest at the Thompson Seattle hovers above Stewart Street with 360 degree views of Elliott Bay and the Olympics, a geodesic Rain Drop dome and seasonal couches around fireplaces.
Tip: 21 plus, cashless. Check in with the host downstairs at the hotel lobby for the elevator key. Happy hour 16:00 to 17:00 and 21:00 to 22:00 Sun to Thu.
Smith Tower Observatory Bar ★ 4.4
Pioneer Square · 506 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Smith Tower Observatory Bar sits 35 floors above Pioneer Square inside the 1914 Smith Tower, with a speakeasy era cocktail program on the wraparound observation deck.
Tip: Admission ticket includes entry to the observation deck plus the bar. Reserve via the Smith Tower site; the deck is open 360 degrees in good weather.
Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails ★ 4.0
Pike Place Market · 1415 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Frolik on the 5th floor of the Motif Seattle is the largest year round rooftop in downtown, with a 4,000 square foot terrace, fire pit bars, ping pong and curling lanes in winter.
Tip: Igloos and curling open from November. Walk in friendly weekdays; reserve via OpenTable for weekend brunch and Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Goldfinch Tavern Rooftop ★ 4.3
Pike Place Market · 99 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Goldfinch Tavern at the Four Seasons opens its terrace bar alongside the hotel's infinity pool, looking out over the Great Wheel and Puget Sound. Live jazz with Brian Nova Thursday through Saturday.
Tip: Reserve dinner via OpenTable; the bar runs the same hours and is the easier walk in. Sip Champagne after sunset from the pool side.