The Best Drinks Date Spots in Seattle
Seattle gives you a choice between a neighborhood meeting and a waterfront outing. Check the map together before settling on a venue, and leave room for the weather to change your outdoor plans.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Rob Roy, Unicorn, The Nest, Bathtub Gin & Co. and Needle & Thread. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Rob Roy
A classic cocktail lounge in Belltown. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Unicorn
A Capitol Hill bar with food and an events calendar. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
The Nest
A hotel rooftop lounge overlooking Elliott Bay. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Bathtub Gin & Co.
A cocktail bar in a former Belltown boiler room. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Needle & Thread
A Seattle cocktail lounge with a reservation service. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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