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Drinks after dinner in Seattle.

Somewhere to carry on the conversation after dinner: good drinks, room to talk, and no nightclub noise.

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3 picks

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Drinks

Oliver's

405 Olive Way, in the Mayflower Park Hotel, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention centre

A hotel lounge open since 1976, with marble tables and big windows onto the street. Its classic martini has won Seattle's best martini title many times.

DrinksRelaxedEasy walk
Fits
Lounge seating; capacity not published. The hotel's private event spaces take 10 to 100
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
It closes at 10 PM, so come straight after an early dinner and order the classic martini. Happy hour runs daily 3 to 5 PM.
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Drinks

The Polar Bar

700 Third Ave, in the Arctic Club Hotel, Downtown · about 15 min walk from the convention centre

A clubby art deco lounge on the second floor of the historic Arctic Club, next to the lobby. It sticks mostly to classic cocktails, with regional food until 10 PM.

DrinksRelaxedUnique room
Fits
Large parties by request form; capacity not published
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Send the large party form ahead for a group. It is open daily 3 to 11 PM, and the kitchen closes at 10 PM.
Drinks

The Fireside Room

900 Madison St, in Hotel Sorrento, First Hill · about 12 min walk from the convention centre

The lobby lounge of the 1909 Hotel Sorrento, with a fireplace, plush seating and a full cocktail bar. Live piano plays on some evenings.

DrinksRelaxedUnique room
Fits
Lounge seating; capacity not published
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
It is open daily until 10 PM, so plan it for an early nightcap. The walk is uphill, so take a cab if clients are in dress shoes.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 13, 2026

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