Belltown

Hip nightspots, fine galleries, and enticing eateries abound in this trendy neighborhood.

A person sifts green matcha powder through a small mesh strainer into a black speckled bowl on a wooden table, capturing the tranquil vibe of Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. Only their hands and part of their apron are visible. Taz Matcha photo credit Chona Kasinger

Explore

Belltown serves up a little bit of everything, from towering sculptures along the waterfront at Olympic Sculpture Park to bold, imaginative works and performances at the new Cannonball Arts Center. The neighborhood shifts into high gear at night, with live music at The Crocodile, clubbing at Vue Lounge, and indie movies at sleek SIFF Cinema Downtown.

Eat and Drink

In this lively and central district, WeRise Wines pours small-batch wines in an art-filled tasting room that shines a spotlight on local women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ winemakers. Around the corner, Serious Pie offers blistered, wood-fired pizzas topped with local cheeses, wild mushrooms, and cured meats. Bangrak Market brings the vibrant street food of Bangkok to Belltown, Lenox Afro Latin Soul celebrates soulful Afro-Caribbean and Latin flavors with its shareable plates and colorful cocktails, and ShoMon provides intimate kappo-style Japanese dining focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Dahlia Bakery tempts with rustic breads, delicate pastries, and its famous triple coconut cream pie, while Taz Matcha & Bar puts a fresh spin on the traditional tea house with matcha lattes, colorful desserts, and craft cocktails.

Shop

Admire the gorgeous Indigenous paintings, carvings, and jewelry by talented Northwest Native artists at Steinbrueck Native Gallery. You’ll find ethically sourced gems and high-vibration stones at Crystal Lounge by Crystallography Gems. Outdoors enthusiasts revel in the racks at Patagonia, while bargain seekers should peruse the camping gear and workwear at Federal Army and Navy Surplus.

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