Rooftop Bars in Seattle (2025)
A local favorite from the Mama group, mbar pairs Levantine-leaning plates with 14th‑floor skyline views. Frequently cited by Eater Seattle, it blends standout cocktails, a buzzy art-forward room, and a terrace worth reserving on clear evenings.
Chef Tamara Murphy’s LGBTQ-owned restaurant is celebrated for a rooftop garden with herbs used in the kitchen. Praised by The Infatuation and Seattle Met, it’s a year‑round deck for paella Mondays, seasonal cocktails, and Capitol Hill street views.
Owner‑operated since 1997 in Pike Place Market, Maximilien’s rooftop deck frames Elliott Bay and sunset views. Featured in Eater Seattle’s rooftop guide and noted by Seattle Met, it’s classic French fare with a proper cocktail at the zinc bar.
Opened May 2025 by the Seattle‑based Pike Street Hospitality Group, this colorful Capitol Hill rooftop pours bright margaritas and serves tacos from a vintage trailer. Covered and heated, it’s been spotlighted by Sip Magazine and CHS Capitol Hill Seattle.
In Seattle’s original skyscraper, this speakeasy‑styled bar opens onto a 35th‑floor open‑air deck with 360‑degree views; a seasonal lower rooftop also appears for special events. Highlighted by Visit Seattle and beloved by locals for history with a pour.
Beacon Hill’s sunny bakery adds a roof deck with Mount Rainier glimpses, natural wines, and local beer. Seattle Met applauds it as a destination patio; come for kouign‑amann in the morning, return at dusk for a glass from the bottle shop.
A locally run dance lounge known for summer rooftop parties and house‑music marathons. Regulars follow Seattle DJ collectives like Uniting Souls here; expect strong drinks, sunrise sets, and a uniquely SoDo view of the skyline.
This Capitol Hill staple pours stiff drinks on multi‑level decks with big‑leaf maple vistas. CHS reported the owners secured the building, underlining local stewardship. It’s a come‑as‑you‑are hangout with weekend brunch and Seattle character to spare.
Eric and Sophie Banh’s refined Vietnamese spot hides a sweet rooftop deck above 19th Avenue. Noted by Thrillist and Seattle Met, it’s ideal for happy hour and catfish claypot with a cocktail while treetops sway below.
Perched above Chophouse Row, this public evening bar (5–10 pm) features a west‑facing deck, a curated spirits list, and ties to the arts. Lauded by The Seattle Times for inventive cocktails, it anchors cultural programming in the courtyard below.
Pioneer Square’s first true rooftop bar crowns Populus with glacier‑inspired cocktails, DJ residencies, and preserved Northwest flavors. Added to Eater Seattle’s 2025 lists and profiled by Sip Magazine, it brings new nightlife energy to the RailSpur alleys.
