Seattle's rooftop scene gives you Mount Rainier on a clear day, the Olympic Mountains across Elliott Bay, and the Space Needle. The 10 below show how Seattle uses its geography.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Seattle
01 · Seattle
South Lake Union
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Hotel rooftop · Mediterranean
On top of the Marriott. Mediterranean-leaning bar with sweeping Lake Union views.
Order: A signature with the lake view
02 · Seattle
Thompson Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · 360 view
On top of the Thompson Hotel. 360-degree view of Seattle including Pike Place Market.
Order: A martini with the Sound view
03 · Seattle
Belltown
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Brewery rooftop · Casual
On top of Cloudburst Brewing. Casual rooftop with Space Needle view.
Order: A craft beer + the Needle view
04 · Seattle
Sky Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of Sky Hotel. Casual rooftop with downtown Seattle views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
05 · Seattle
Hyatt Olive 8
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of Hyatt Olive 8. Casual rooftop with central Seattle views.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
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06 · Seattle
Capitol Hill
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of the Andaz Capitol Hill. Modern rooftop with Capitol Hill view.
Order: A signature with the Capitol Hill panorama
07 · Seattle
Pike Place
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Brewery rooftop · Casual
On top of Pike Brewing Company. Casual rooftop with Pike Place Market access.
Order: A craft beer + the Market view
08 · Seattle
Downtown
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Hotel rooftop · Heated
On top of Motif Hotel. Heated rooftop with year-round operation.
Order: A signature cocktail at the rooftop bar
09 · Seattle
Motif Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
At Motif Hotel. Casual rooftop with downtown views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
10 · Seattle
Pike Place
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Casual rooftop · Pike Place
Casual rooftop in the Post Alley area near Pike Place Market.
Order: A craft beer at the casual rooftop
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How Seattle works around the rain
Mbar and The Nest are essential. Most peak between 6 and 8 PM in summer; many close in winter.
