Did you know there is an exclusive rooftop bar just steps from Pike Place Market? Even locals don’t know about Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar since it just opened to the general public this past summer. If you’d like to check out this rooftop bar’s waterfront views and intimate vibes this September, we have the scoop on how to get in.
Read on for all the details!
Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar is located on the eighth floor of The State Hotel. It gets its name (and limited food menu) from the hotel’s in-house restaurant, Ben Paris. Previously, only guests of The State Hotel were able to enjoy exclusive access to Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar for select weekend hours from June through October. Then Little Ben’s opened to the public for the summer this past June—but you can’t just walk up there.
Reservations are required to access Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar in order to “maintain its intimate design.” Tickets are $15 per person and include a complimentary glass of bubbly, beer, or well drink. The rooftop is open Wednesdays through Sundays. The hours are 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the final reservation start time at 6:30 p.m.—making Little Ben’s a great option for happy hour or kicking off your evening. There is still availability in September.
Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar also hosts creative events. On Saturdays this past April Seattleites could get tickets to Drinking In The Rain and enjoy a complimentary cocktail on the roof while wearing a rainbow umbrella hat. They also hosted Little Ben’s Sunset Club every Saturday in May.
If you missed out on those, don’t worry: there’s more on the docket. Upcoming events on Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar this September include:
September 18: Sofar Sounds
Sofar Sounds puts on “intimate live music performances” with surprise artists. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and there will be food and drinks available for purchase on the rooftop. Details here.
September 20: Wagyu & Whiskey Westland’s Watchpost Launch Party
You can head to Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar on September 20 to celebrate the release of Westland Distillery’s new Watchpost Whiskey. The whiskey will be used for craft cocktails and paired with their signature Wagyu burger. There will also be raffles and free swag. RSVP here.
You can also reserve the rooftop for private events, making it a great place to celebrate your birthday in Seattle.
To make a reservation to visit Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar before summer is over, visit OpenTable. You can also follow Ben Paris on Instagram for rooftop updates.
Little Ben’s Rooftop Bar
Address: 130 Pike St, Seattle, WA
Hours: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wed-Sun