Inviting Al Fresco
Drink Spots

Summer Sips


Enjoy a refreshing beverage at these eight spots with inviting terraces or decks.

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 socialize while enjoying craft cocktails.

frolikseattle.com

Fremont Brewing

The ample covered seating, lined with barrels bursting with colorful flowers, provides shade from the sun or shelter from the rain at this flagship location in Fremont. It’s an ideal setup for enjoying this brewery’s renowned signature brews, like the Lush IPA. 

fremontbrewing.com 

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 socializing, like a mimosa tower and a “tipsy tea party.”

localpubliceatery.com

Empire Roasters and Records

Start your morning on the rooftop patio of this cozy three-story Columbia City roaster with a cool second-floor record shop. Order the buttermilk waffles, along with the cashew milk latte, made with housemade cashew milk and sweetened with dates.

empireroastersandrecords.com

DeLille Cellars

In nearby Woodinville’s impressive wine country, book an airy patio table at this stylish tasting room in the converted Red Hook Brewery. Specialties include Bordeaux and Rhône-style blends.

delillecellars.com

Future Primitive Brewing

It’s 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’s appreciated as autumn approaches. Raise a glass of Green River West Coast IPA or the Kingdome Kolsch.

futureprimitivebeer.com

Rachel’s Ginger Beer

Delight in one of many variations of these invigorating alcohol-free sippers, like caramelized pineapple or cucumber tarragon. At the location across from Amazon’s Seattle Spheres, seating is on a handsome plaza with lush landscaping.

rachelsgingerbeer.com

The Fonté Bar at Rainier Square

This light-filled and sleek café, on the second floor of downtown’s strikingly contemporary Rainier Square Tower, offers a full bar, extensive food options, and Fonté roastery’s signature coffee. The delightful courtyard-style patio is an urban oasis.

thefontebar.com

People sit and converse at tables on a sunny rooftop patio, surrounded by string lights, outdoor heaters, and city buildings in the background. Some enjoy drinks, while others relax and chat in small groups.

Mbar photo credit Reva Keller

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