4 editor picks in Seattle.
4 rooftop bars in Seattle our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Seattle nightlife.
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.
Tip21 plus, cashless. Check in with the host downstairs at the hotel lobby for the elevator key. Happy hour 16:00-17:00 and 21:00-22:00 Sun to Thu.
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.
TipAdmission 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 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.
TipIgloos and curling open from November. Walk in friendly weekdays; reserve via OpenTable for weekend brunch and Thursday to Saturday evenings.
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.
TipReserve dinner via OpenTable; the bar runs the same hours and is the easier walk in. Sip Champagne after sunset from the pool side.
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