Seattle, WA
For Cocktails in Seattle, the local food press points to Roquette, canon, and Rob Roy. Picks from Seattle Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Seattle Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Roquette · Belltown
Seattle Magazine's 2025 Best Cocktail Bar and a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist. a Belltown lounge built around Cognac and Chartreuse.
canon · Capitol Hill
Anchor of Seattle Magazine's Craft Cocktail Bars feature. Capitol Hill home to one of America's largest spirit collections.
Rob Roy · Belltown
Featured in Seattle Magazine's Craft Cocktail Bars roundup. The Anu and Chris Elford Belltown classics program that's shaped the city since 2009.
Zig Zag Cafe · Pike Place Market
Named in Seattle Magazine's Craft Cocktail Bars feature. The Pike Place-edge bar credited with launching Seattle's pre-Prohibition revival.
Rumba · Capitol Hill
In Seattle Magazine's Craft Cocktail Bars feature. Capitol Hill's rum-focused program with more than 250 bottles behind the bar.
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