In-Depth Review of the Populus Hotel in Seattle - AFAR

"Perched atop the hotel, Firn—Pioneer Square’s first rooftop bar—organizes cocktails by ice style (shaved, crushed, or geometric) and highlights seasonal, locally driven ingredients; one standout, the Letters to the Forest, mixes Averna amaro, Douglas fir eau-de-vie, blackberry, honey, thyme, alpine bitters, and lemon. Small plates such as Dungeness crab dip, charcuterie, and pickled bites pair well with glacier-inspired cocktails, and guests can choose the indoor bar or a native wildflower–lined patio that offers Puget Sound views and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Firn has quickly become a local hangout for date nights, weekend outings, and post–First Thursday art-walk cocktails." - Bailey Berg