ConvoPlaces

Quiet bars for conversation in Seattle

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone wants a bar where they can actually hear each other talk. OSM records no noise level, so ranking uses proxies: outdoor seating, absence of live music, smoking policy. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of bar-type venues in Seattle. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Hours Outdoor Access Wi-Fi Smoking
1 Whiskey West Yes Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking
2 Von's 1000 Spirits Yes Yes No Not recorded No smoking
3 Post Pike Bar & Cafe Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
4 Cyclops Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
5 Some Random Bar Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
6 The Belmont Yes Yes Limited Not recorded Not recorded
7 Double J Saloon Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded No smoking
8 White Horse Trading Co. Yes Yes Limited Not recorded Not recorded
9 Canon Yes No Limited Not recorded Not recorded
10 Raygun Lounge Yes Not recorded Limited Not recorded No smoking
11 Mansion Creek Cellars Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
12 Respite Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
13 Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
14 Snapshot Brewing Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
15 The Mountaineering Club Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
16 The Dray Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
17 Flying Bike Co-op Brewery Yes Yes Not recorded Yes No smoking
18 Dead Line Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
19 Rob Roy Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
20 Quarter Lounge Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded   recorded as absent   not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

  1. Whiskey West

    Bar · 6451 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, 98136

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 3pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  2. Von's 1000 Spirits

    Bar · 1225 1st Avenue, Seattle, 98101

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri–Sat 11am–1am; Sun 11am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Has a website

  3. Post Pike Bar & Cafe

    Bar · 212 Broadway East, Seattle, 98102

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–11pm; Fri 8am–1am; Sat 9am–1am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  4. Cyclops

    Bar · 2421 1st Avenue, Seattle, 98121

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–10pm; Thu–Fri 11am–midnight; Sat 9am–midnight…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. Some Random Bar

    Bar · 2604 1st Avenue, Seattle, 98121

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sat 4pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  6. The Belmont

    Bar · 518 East Pike Street, Seattle, 98122

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Wed 5pm–10pm; Thu 5pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 5pm–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Double J Saloon

    Bar · 12534 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, 98125

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 2pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published

  8. White Horse Trading Co.

    Bar · 1908 Post Alley, Seattle, 98101

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access

  9. Canon

    Bar · 928 12th Avenue, Seattle, 98122

    • Hours published
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 5pm–1am; Fri–Sat 5pm–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Takes reservations · Step-free access · Has a website

  10. Raygun Lounge

    Bar · 501 East Pine Street, Seattle, 98122

    • Hours published
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–11pm; Fri 4pm–1am; Sat 2pm–1am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  11. Mansion Creek Cellars

    Bar · 900 North 34th Street, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Wed–Fri 4pm–9pm; Sat 2pm–9pm; Sun 2pm–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  12. Respite

    Bar · 4106 Stone Way North, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  13. Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop

    Bar · 5303 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 98118

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 2pm–10pm; Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  14. Snapshot Brewing

    Bar · 8005 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Fri 4pm–8:30pm; Sat 3pm–8:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  15. The Mountaineering Club

    Bar · 4507 Brooklyn Avenue Northeast, Seattle, 98105

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Thu 3pm–midnight; Fri midnight–2am, 3pm–midnight; Sat–Sun midnight–2am, 12pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  16. The Dray

    Bar · 708 Northwest 65th Street, Seattle, 98107

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  17. Flying Bike Co-op Brewery

    Pub · 8570 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, 98103

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 2pm–11pm; Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 1pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Has a website

  18. Dead Line

    Bar · 114 1st Avenue South, Seattle, 98104

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Tue–Sun 4pm–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  19. Rob Roy

    Bar · 2332 2nd Avenue, Seattle, 98121

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 4pm–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  20. Quarter Lounge

    Bar · 909 Madison Street, Seattle, 98104

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 3pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  21. Hula Hula

    Bar · 1501 East Olive Way, Seattle, 98122

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 4pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  22. Hannyatou

    Bar · 1060 North 39th Street, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Tue–Thu 4pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  23. Hattie's Hat

    Bar · 5231 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon 10am–midnight; Tue–Fri 10am–2am; Sat 9am–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  24. Stampede Cocktail Club

    Bar · 119 North 36th Street, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 5pm–2am; Sun 5pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website

  25. Pono Ranch

    Pub · 4502 Shilshole Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–10pm; Fri 4pm–1am; Sat 12pm–1am…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  26. Pony

    Bar · 1221 East Madison Street, Seattle, 98122

    • Outdoor seating
    • Smoking: Outside

    Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  27. Chuck's Hop Shop

    Pub · 2001 East Union Street, Seattle, 98122

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  28. Fiddler's Inn

    Pub · 9219 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, 98115

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Tue–Thu 2pm–10pm; Fri–Sun 1pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  29. Union Saloon

    Pub · 3645 Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Wed–Thu 4:30pm–9pm; Fri–Sat 4:30pm–10pm; Sun 9:30am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  30. Pacific Inn Pub

    Pub · 3501 Stone Way North, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–2am; Sat–Sun 12pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  31. Fremont Brewing Urban Beer Garden

    Pub · 1050 North 34th Street, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  32. Fremont Dock

    Pub · 1102 North 34th Street, Seattle, 98103

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon 11am–11pm; Tue–Wed 11am–midnight; Thu 8am–12pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  33. Big Time Brewery and Alehouse

    Pub · 4133 University Way Northeast, Seattle, 98105

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 12pm–1am; Sun 12pm–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  34. Holy Mountain Brewing Taproom

    Pub · 7011 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, 98103

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 1pm–10pm; Fri–Sun 12pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  35. Flying Lion Brewing

    Pub · 5041 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, 98118

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  36. Rough & Tumble

    Pub · 5309 22nd Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon 4pm–10pm; Tue 4pm–11pm; Wed–Thu 4pm–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  37. Watershed Pub

    Pub · 10104 3rd Avenue Northeast, Seattle, 98125

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri 11am–midnight; Sat 10am–midnight…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  38. Cloudburst on Shilshole

    Pub · 5456 Shilshole Avenue Northwest, Seattle, 98107

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Thu 2pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–10pm; Sun 12pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  39. Madrona Arms

    Pub · 1138 34th Avenue, Seattle, 98122

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–11pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight; Sun 11:30am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  40. Loretta’s Northwesterner

    Pub · 8617 14th Avenue South, Seattle, 98108

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–midnight; Sat–Sun 10am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many Seattle bars are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 450 bars in Seattle that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 9 have Wi-Fi recorded and 39 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Seattle bars have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Post Pike Bar & Cafe, Cyclops, The Mountaineering Club, Flying Bike Co-op Brewery and Big Time Brewery and Alehouse all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these bars stay open late?

Whiskey West, Von's 1000 Spirits, Post Pike Bar & Cafe, Cyclops and Some Random Bar are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these bars are step-free?

Whiskey West, Post Pike Bar & Cafe, Cyclops, Some Random Bar and Pono Ranch are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - bar rather than a pub floor, outdoor seating - a quieter option, no live music, non-smoking indoors, opening hours published - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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