Seattle is home to several alfresco spots featuring inviting terraces, decks or patios, serving an extensive list of refreshing beverages from cocktail specialities to in-house beers, earthy wines to flavourful coffees, that capture the essence of summer in the best way!
Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails
Nestled among the Downtown Seattle skyline, five floors above the hustle and bustle of the streets below, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails invites guests to a fresh new way to mingle and socialise while enjoying craft cocktails. Savour seasonal crafted cocktails at the bar or on the patio while taking in the breathtaking cityscape. When it opened in June 2014, Frolik at the Motif Seattle was downtown’s largest outdoor patio, which paved the way for other trendy rooftop bars to find their place in the city. Complete with ping-pong tables and strings of lights that illuminate the cityscape around it, the fifth floor of Motif Seattle is a place where cocktails taste better.
Fremont Brewing
Fremont Brewing are a family-owned craft brewery founded in 2009, offering small-batch artisan beers made with the best local ingredients. The ample covered seating, lined with barrels bursting with colourful flowers, provides shade from the sun or shelter from the rain at this flagship location in Fremont. It is an ideal setup for enjoying this brewery’s renowned signature brews, like the Lush IPA.
Local Public Eatery
This bustling South Lake Union spot offers 20 local brews on tap, shuffleboard, and a Group Activities menu featuring drinks to get the whole table socialising, like a mimosa tower and a “tipsy tea party.” Their diverse menu is a refreshing collection of draft and non-draft pours, cocktails, highballs, martinis, wine, and many other offerings, taking social drinking in Seattle to a whole new level.
DeLille Cellars
In the heart of nearby Woodinville Wine Country, DeLille Cellars has created a destination that combines our 30-year legacy and passion for Washington State vineyards. Book an airy patio table at this stylish tasting room in the converted Old Red Hook Brewery, where specialities include Bordeaux and Rhône-style blends.
Future Primitive Brewing
Experience beach vibes all day at the Alki outpost of this White Center–based brewery. Most seating is outdoors for prime wave- and people-watching, with a covered and heated section that is appreciated as autumn approaches. Raise a glass of one of their beers, such as the Green River West Coast IPA or the Kingdome Kolsch, for a refreshing taste of summer.
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
Delight in one of many variations of invigorating alcohol-free sippers, like caramelised pineapple or cucumber tarragon for the ultimate summer sip. At its location across from Amazon’s Seattle Spheres, do not miss out on the seating on a handsome plaza with lush landscaping.
The Fonté Bar
For the perfect blend of Seattle’s spirit and cocktails, meet exceptional coffee, visit The Fonté Bar, a light-filled and sleek café on the second floor of downtown’s strikingly contemporary Rainier Square Tower. The place offers a full bar, Fonté roastery’s signature coffee, and extensive food options in a delightful courtyard-style patio.
Empire Roasters and Records
Alfresco drinking in Seattle is not just limited to alcoholic beverages. Start your morning on the rooftop patio of this cosy three-story Columbia City roaster with a cool second-floor record shop. Order the buttermilk waffles, along with the cashew milk latte, made with house made cashew milk and sweetened with dates for the perfect start to the day.
Whether it is for a coffee or a beer run, these spots in Seattle are ideal for the summer.
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