Looking for a fun themed bar in Seattle?
These creative establishments promise a memorable evening. Your neighborhood dive bar is always a safe bet but we all need an adventure every once in a while. Luckily, Seattle has no shortage of bars centered around zany and offbeat themes. Some of these bars stick to the classics, such as the always-popular speakeasy theme, while others aim to entertain Seattleites with a novel and high-concept drinking experience. Whether you’re looking to jazz up your Saturday night or you’re hoping to impress your out-of-town friends, these themed bars will not disappoint.
Read on for the top themed bars in Seattle!
1. Inside Passage, Capitol Hill
Describing itself as “a Pacific Northwest, under sea, sunken ship, tropical immersion bar,” Inside Passage is always a blast—and not just for the highly-committed decor. Their creative cocktail presentation is practically performance art.
Address: 1108 Pike St
2. Dreamland, Fremont
Located in Fremont, popular bar and diner Dreamland has a themed patio called Carnelian Bay. Describing itself as “a luxury resort on a subtropical moon,” this high-concept patio bar is a fun place to be on a summer night and also hosts weekend drag brunches. In October, the entire place transforms into the over-the-top spooktastic Screamland for Halloween!
Address: 3401 Evanston Ave N
3. Unicorn, Capitol Hill
It’s impossible to not have fun in the carnival-themed interior of Unicorn. Even their menu is carnival-themed! You can also slip into their sister bar Narwhal, which has a matching theme.
Address: 1118 E Pike St
4. Mr. B’s Meadery, Fremont
Mr. B’s Meadery is a wine bar in Fremont that makes unique small-batch mead. They offer over 18 rotating flavors of mead and it’s all made locally here in Seattle. Plus, they’ve worked hard to create a colorful, psychedelic space that adds to the experience (you can get a peek on their Instagram page).
5. Skål Beer Hall, Ballard
Skål Beer Hall in Ballard offers the old-world look and feel of an authentic Viking mead hall! Visit this rustic tavern for Nordic food, craft beer, mead, and a roaring fire.
6. Flatstick Pub, SLU and Pioneer Square
Looking for a bar with fun activities to do while drinking? Visit Flatstick Pub, a pub with mini golf (and a few other games) that now has six locations in Washington. If you’re in Seattle you’ll probably want to visit either their South Lake Union or Pioneer Square location.
7. Benbow Room, West Seattle
This West Seattle bar is actually a relic from the 1950s that has just recently been revived in 2022. When you enter Benbow Room, you’ll get to enjoy a tropical cocktail menu, hot dogs, and arcade games inside the galley of a pirate ship.
Address: 4210 SW Admiral Way, Suite A
8. Life On Mars, Capitol Hill
If you love vinyl, Life On Mars may be the Seattle bar for you. In addition to their well-stocked record store and covered patio, they also have a great non-alcoholic cocktail menu and a plant-based food menu.
Address: 722 E Pike St
9. Revolver Bar, Capitol Hill
When you’re done at Life On Mars, head over to nearby Revolver Bar for even more vinyl! Revolver plays vinyl all day, every day while serving up a revolving menu of creative cocktails.
Address: 1514 E Olive Way
10. The Octopus Bar, Wallingford
If you’re looking for a nautical-themed bar in Seattle, The Octopus Bar in Wallingford is your best bet. This cozy and welcoming Seattle landmark has three patios, a stage and dance floor, and creative cocktails.
Address: 2121 N 45th St
11. Bathtub Gin & Co., Belltown
Of course we had to include a speakeasy on this list. Bathtub Gin & Co. can be a little tricky to find and somewhat snug inside, as true to speakeasy tradition, but this Prohibition-themed basement bar is worth it for the carefully created cocktails and charming vibe.
Address: 2205 2nd Ave #310
12. Gold Bar, Capitol Hill
Get in touch with your inner kid on your next night out at Gold Bar in Capitol Hill (previously located in SLU). This eclectic bar doesn’t have an exact theme so much as several! This is a great Seattle bar to visit with a large group; we imagine it’s a popular destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties. They also have a dance night every Thursday night with no cover!
Address: 1418 E Olive Way
13. Gemini Room, Capitol Hill
Do you love wearing ’70s-style clothes? Well, put them on and head over to Gemini Room in Capitol Hill. It’s a cafe by day that turns into a bar after 4:00 p.m.—and the groovy ’70s theme is on-point for both. You can read our recent write-up of Gemini Room before you go.
Address: 1101 E Pike St.
14. Rob Roy, Belltown
Rob Roy is a classic cocktail bar in Belltown that transforms twice a year. Starting around the end of September and continuing through November 4, Rob Roy becomes the Black Lagoon for Halloween. Then they close for a few days to switch the bar over to one of Seattle’s most highly-anticipated holiday pop ups: Miracle on 2nd, which runs from November 10 through December 25. Both of these pop ups feature over-the-top decor and themed cocktails.
Address: 2332 2nd Ave
15. Navy Strength, Belltown
For most of the year, Navy Strength in Belltown has a tropical theme with a globe-trotting menu and tiki drinks. Just like Rob Roy, however, they transform into themed pop ups for Halloween and Christmas. Nightmare on Wall Street runs from late September through November 4 and Sippin’ Santa’s Surf Shack runs from November 10 through December 30. Since Navy Strength and Rob Roy are both in Belltown, we highly recommend hitting up both in one night—especially when their pop ups are in full swing.
Address: 2505 2nd Ave #102
16. Pie Bar, Ballard
Bonus entry! How about a bar that revolves around delicious pie? Sounds pretty good after a night of drinking, right? Pie Bar serves sweet and savory pie slices along with cocktails, beer, and wine. Best of all, they’re open late into the night so you can get a midnight snack on your way home from one of the other themed bars in Seattle.
Address: 2218 NW Market St.