Seattle's happy hour culture is perfect for gray afternoons—cozy bars, craft cocktails, and excellent oyster deals. Most spots run 4-6pm, with some extending to 7pm or offering late-night deals.
Oyster Happy Hours
Taylor Shellfish
Capitol Hill | 3-6pm
$1.50 oysters from their own farms. Best oyster deal in the city.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Ballard | 4-6pm
Iconic Seattle oyster bar. Limited happy hour, but worth it when available.
Elliott's Oyster House
Waterfront | 3-6pm
Waterfront views, great oyster selection. Tourist spot but the deal is real.
Cocktail Happy Hours
Canon
Capitol Hill | 5-6pm
One of America's best bars. Limited happy hour makes it slightly accessible.
Rob Roy
Belltown | 5-7pm
Craft cocktails in a speakeasy setting. $9 classic cocktails.
Navy Strength
Belltown | 4-6pm
Tiki bar from serious bartenders. $8 cocktails during happy hour.
Percy's & Co
Ballard | 4-6pm
Neighborhood cocktail bar. Excellent drinks, chill Ballard vibes.
Seattle Happy Hour Tips
- Capitol Hill is bar central: Best concentration of cocktail bars.
- Ballard for seafood: Oyster bars and breweries galore.
- Rain is no excuse: Seattle drinks year-round. Embrace it.
- Tech money: Prices can be high, but happy hour helps.