The Best Whiskey Bars in Seattle
6 whiskey bars in Seattle ranked by selection, expertise, and atmosphere.
Seattle whiskey bars champion Pacific Northwest distilleries — Westland, Copperworks, Westward — alongside serious Scottish and Japanese collections.
The bars cluster in Capitol Hill, Belltown, and Pioneer Square.
Order a Westland American single malt, a Pacific Northwest rye, or anything the bartender suggests.
The 6 best whiskey bars in Seattle
Canon
Whiskey and bitters bar with around 4000 bottles, one of the largest backbars in America. Reserve.
Damn the Weather
Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey program. Open daily.
Bathtub Gin
Speakeasy with a serious whiskey list. Reserve.
The Diller Room
Heritage cocktail bar with a deep whiskey selection. Open daily.
Westland Distillery
Working distillery with a tasting bar. Westland American single malts on site. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Tavern Law
Cocktail bar with a serious whiskey list and a hidden speakeasy upstairs. Reserve.
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