The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Seattle

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The 5 Best Cocktail Bars & Pubs in Seattle

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular cocktail bars & pubs in Seattle.

โ€œDiscover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest cocktail bars & pubs in Seattle.โ€
Alley Cat Lounge
#1
4.9 Score
1312 NE 43rd St, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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Alley Cat Lounge

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Seattle.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.9/5 rating on Google Maps (101 reviews).โ€

Otter on the Rocks
#2
4.8 Score
4210 SW Admiral Wy, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
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Otter on the Rocks

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Seattle.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (200 reviews).โ€

The Rabbit Box
#3
4.7 Score
94 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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The Rabbit Box

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional cocktail bars & pubs experiences in Seattle.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (135 reviews).โ€

Diller Room
#4
4.6 Score
1224 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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Diller Room

The former lobby of an 1890 hotel, this bar with vintage decor offers cocktails & happy hour deals.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (2332 reviews).โ€

The NOOK
#5
4.8 Score
2206 California Ave SW APT A, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
$$

The NOOK

Snug two-story bar serving craft cocktails with house-made infusions & light snacks.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (413 reviews).โ€