Love me some speak-easy bars! What a lovely find! Despite being a Seattle native, I'm not familiar with what Seattle has to offer in terms of speak-easies. I have visited a number in Philadelphia as well as NY city. I suppose I simply doubted Seattle could live up to my east coast experiences. I'm happy to say Roquette proved me wrong! Firstly, true to the speak-easy persona, the entrance was questionable in identification. We couldn't tell if we were at the right place or if it was even open. When we recognized the entrance however, we easily entered and found ourselves in a very cool, throwback, swanky bar. It was relatively intimate and seating was readily available because we arrived around 5:30pm. Happy hour lasts until 7pm, which makes sense because that's prime dinner time rather than "drinking time." Unfortunately, our visit was a few weeks ago and I can't recall the exact drinks we ordered, but they were excellent cocktails that weren't OVERLY sweet like many bars do. There were generous pours of liquor, and fruit cocktails were made with fresh fruit. I only remembered to do this review because we are pending a second visit before the New Year and needed to send this place some love! Great find! Hopefully, it doesn't change with increasing popularity, as is often the case with some businesses. read more

I rarely go out in Belltown, but I'm so glad I checked out this place! We were able to sit right away at around 8pm on a Friday and the staff was so great! Parker made some great drinks and even made us an off-menu mixed shot based on what type of flavors we were looking for. Overall the vibes of this place are super stylish and the drinks are worth the price. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in Belltown! read more

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Asked a rockstar bartender at a nice restaurant in Post Alley where she would grab cocktails in Seattle and she said to go here. So I did and I'm a scary good judge of character as this place was great. More of a date spot seemingly but the drinks were exquisite as were the humans behind the bar. 10/10 would recommend for great cocktails in Seattle read more

Beautiful ambiance, that matches the drinks. It's a intimate space, with with a passionate crew of bartenders and servers. Perfect place to end any date night or talk nerd out about spirits with the bartenders. read more

Nice atmosphere and dimly lit speakeasy vibes. A group of 6 of us were able to get a reservation the day of for the night. The place is in Belltown, and there was ample parking on the street at around 9pm. Definitely enjoyed the decor and blue/gold theme of the place. Cocktails were alright...not bad but nothing too special in my opinion. I feel that some of them lacked a bit of flavor or seemed to be missing something--I can't tell. The cocktails are strong, however, so you definitely can get away with just one drink. Prices are expected--ranges from $16-$45 depending on the drink (average ~$18-20). Service is a bit slow...though I completely understand. With only one person manning the whole place, it definitely is hard to attend to each customer meaningfully. I would suggest having one more worker to check in on customers or make drinks. Overall, I would give this place a 3/5 or 3.5/5. Drinks and service were just okay, but the atmosphere and decor make the place intimate and cozy. read more

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Always my to go place after midnight. I would say it's probably my best cocktail place in Seattle. Staff always nice. Great vibe. read more

Roquette - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was there during my visit in Seattle and it's such a cute spot! also their drinks are strong (also delish) and I loved that recommended by a friend and did not disappoint! read more

Roquette - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Espresso martini is better than what you could hope for. Very chill place to hang with friends.

Great atmosphere. Able to get in without an rsvp. Reasonable prices but also some higher end stuff if you're celebrating. I had the Jade Monkey which was delicious and the Tom Yum Mule which I wouldn't necessarily say was delicious per say, but it truly tasted like Tom Yum so I can't be mad! read more

Drinks are good, service is not the best. Been here a couple of times & each time I go, it takes forever to just place a drink order in. The bar is never full & has two bartenders working, there is no reason for a 15-20 minute wait just to have a glass of water poured. Would recommend other places for a good libation to family/friends. read more

Roquette is one of my favorite bars in Seattle. Their take on craft cocktails is very creative and delicious. The place is pretty snug so getting a seat can be challenging during peak bar hours. I always reach out to them via google live chat and they always respond within 3minutes and help answer questions about the current wait, reservation requests and other questions that you may have. Whenever my friends visit from out of town i always bring them/recommend this place as one of the few bars to MUST check out read more

This place has great attention to detail and the drinks are on point. It's so good! Great place!definitely adding this to our cocktail rotation read more

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Great cocktail game, although some in our party weren't in agreement. Went for opening night and staff was super great. Vespers were delicious, nice attention to detail. BR was pretty busy but not sure what the ambience would be other than bar with people having drinks... Could use some work on other cocktails. Giving this place another chance. read more

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Came through here with the understanding that they're probably still working through some opening kinks. Belltown has some amazing cocktail lounges already, so Roquette is up against some stiff competition. I might be back for a date in the future, but with Rob Roy, Mr. Darcy's and Branchwater a stone's throw away... maybe not. The drink I got (think it was called Madame Derrier? Something bitter with whiskey) was indeed amazing, but spendy, even for Seattle. Date's drink was also good. Both were nice 'n' strong. But again, there are tons of great options around. The inside of the bar is very dark, but somehow missing that coziness I expected. Maybe it was just because it was a sparse night... The service wasn't great. We sat at a table near the window, away from the bar, and the server kept coming over to us (just have been half a dozen times, maybe more) to ask how we were. Each time, we were fine. I got the impression they wanted us to leave or order another drink or food, and we just didn't need it. read more

This place as been on the list since they opened and I am happy that I finally got to try them out. The bartenders are the best, we decided to sit at the bar and they walked us through the menu and helped us with suggestions. I'm a fan of craft cocktails and trying out new drinks so I was pleased to see that they were very patient and understanding. From looking at some of their reviews about 6 months ago I definitely think their level of service has improved. Be prepared to spend some money since the drinks can be pricey. This would be an awesome place for a date or to catch up with a friend over drinks. Overall, I recommend and I think this place is awesome! read more

Probably my new favorite place in Belltown. The bartenders are the best. They have great listed cocktails and I've had them invent a new cocktail on the fly. If the place isn't super busy, they will interact with you making you feel really comfortable. The bar is built around the cocktails and the bartenders. The decor is okay for my tastes. The place can be too small at times so great for a romantic stop but a large party might have to wait for a large table. If you want more than bar snacks, skip this place but come back after you had food for a great time. read more

Went with some friends and really enjoyed the experience. Wonderful drinks. Great service. Great ambience. Small space, little hidden gem.

This turned out to be my favorite bar when I visited Seattle! The customer service and drinks were both phenomenal. My favorite drink I ordered was the panic button. The bartender was very nice and even made customizable drinks based on what my friends told him what their preferences were. I wish I lived closer to here! All their drinks look very pretty, too! read more

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This place is perfection. The vibes & cocktails are glorious. I'm charmed by the blue, palm tree and art deco walls. The last mango in Paris is a dream. read more

Tayler with an E was an amazing waitress as well as Andrew and we love coming here to enjoy the amazing Cajun food and atmosphere. The blacken chicken pasta is delicious amd definitely my favorite dish! read more

Awesome speakeasy bar in the bell town neighborhood , came in here for a night cap and our bartenders were awesome (kaiden and Joe) definitely stop by and say hello! Probably will be stopping by tonight again for some more fun drinks cheers! read more

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Loved the ambiance, the drinks were so delicious! Strong and ah very creative. Very relaxed environment. Cute date spot. The music got a little loud towards the end so made it harder to talk. read more

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The drinks here a literal perfection. You want to go I promise. Lots of options, elevated / modern tiki vibes

The Ambiance was fire ! The drinks were bomb ! And the service was amazing ! Need I say more

This place could be great but the employees are rude, service is bad and they act like you're lucky to be there paying $20+ per drink. No thanks. I'd rather pay the same price elsewhere for better service and people. read more

Drinks: okay Prices: expensive Service: shitty, hostile Bar was empty when we came in. A number of us were meeting up at the bar. Table ran out of chairs so we pulled some of the bar stools for our friends (remember empty bar). Lady told us we couldn't use the stools because it would block the "aisle" and would be a fire hazard. Fine, returned stools. Friends stood around the table and lady came back and said we couldn't stand around the area because it would still block the aisle and still be a fire hazard. There was a corner area that opened up and she suggested we sit there. Corner area was large, was not next to any aisle, but still did not have enough seats (poor floor management, there's 8 of us), and bar still empty. We pulled some stools cuz we figured no fire hazard. Lady said she we couldn't use the stools and wanted her stools back. Friend mumbled a complaint and lady goes on a power trip, flexes that she has the ability to kick us out. We weren't loud, rude, or belligerent to any degree. We barely finished our first round of drinks. Whatever... we decided we didn't want to stay. Slammed our drinks and scrambled to get out of there. Don't worry lady, I won't come back. I will take my yellow ass and green backs somewhere less hostile. Btw, bar was still empty when we left. read more

Service is kind of rude (typical of this town) but the green chartreuse is great and not badly priced.

French influenced cocktails. Bartender owned which is awesome. Food is coming soon but we were there on day 2. Erik the owner has a great vibe going and Jesse made me a great manhattan. read more

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A fantastic new entry to the Belltown circuit. French-Polynesian influence without going the way of a tiki-bar, the drinks are inventive and balanced. The menu will grow with time -- I believe it's been open less than a week -- but I was able to try their 47 Monkey Vesper, the white Negroni, and a TBD spirit-forward Mezcal cocktail (a creation of barman/designer Kyton). Each featured layered flavors that are perfect for the Summer. Design-wise, the place is intimate but well lit, and the walnut accents and eclectic wallpapers throughout make for a fun backdrop. Don't miss out on the hot chicharrones. And I think I heard something about about Bugles and caviar... read more

Had a couple cocktails on a Sunday night, catching up with a friend. I would rate this experience alongside Damn the Weather. This is a damn fine cocktail bar. I had the first 2 Agave cocktails; the second in particular was knockout good, very smoky yet delicate and botanical. Should have asked the bartender's name so I could shout him out; he poured a couple tasters of spirits I had never encountered. Definitely come here for a classy cocktail experience, ambiance is intimate, staff were friendly. Can't speak for the food (yet). read more

Roquette - I think is one of the top bars in Seattle. It's definately our favorite. We like to pop in on a week day when it's slightly slower and sit at the bar. Always at the bar! It gets pretty crowded on a weekend but it's also nice. Bartenders are very professional, down to earth, knowledgeable and kind. John is great! Looking forward to many more drunken nights at Roquette. read more

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So my friends and I stopped into this bar while we were waiting for a table to open up at a different nearby bar. It was cute and comfortable, not very loud and the drinks were good. They asked for vax cards which I appreciated. Well, our group went to the other bar for about an hour and five horrible drinks before quickly scooting out to go BACK to this place. The drinks are so well balanced and very inventive. The bartenders were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and were more than happy to give drink recommendations and talk about the different rums and mezcals they liked and recommended. If you're looking for a chill vibe and seriously great cocktail experience in Seattle, please, please go here. And shout out/thanks to the bartenders who made our last night in Seattle great. read more

A wonderful cocktail bar or lounge. A great meeting spot for a date or friends who want a masterfully crafted cocktail. Each drink is broken up by the type of spirit and as you go down each list the drink is more "developed" or full bodied and more alcoholic. We had the brandy old fashioned and the cab we elope. The old fashioned was a wonderful take on the traditional with great winter taste and spice. Each drink had the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness and alcohol. The bar staff were definitely masters at mixing cocktails and not shy on conversation. Overall a pleasure to enjoy a drink at and will definitely be back. read more

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The vibe is worth 4 stars. Sadly the drinks are terrible. I had 4 different drinks. The panic button is fun, but it is minature in comparison to the chandelier bar in Las Vegas. read more

Caviar, creme fraiche, Bugle = caviar "on ice" cream cone! Haven't had bugles in forever, brilliant pairing with caviar! Roquette calls it "horns of plenty". If you like having fun with caviar, and can appreciate caviar with potato chips, get it! Also, as everyone has noted, great cocktails... so caviar puts this place over the top! read more

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5 stars for cocktails, 5 stars for quaint interior, 5 stars for ambiguous appearance from exterior (suspense not knowing what you are about to step into) , but only 3 stars for food = I still give it 5 stars overall. They do not have a kitchen, so while all food served has been cooked (at one time), it is served at room temp. read more

A hidden gem in the heart of a lively neighborhood. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in to a dimly lit, elegant bar. You can nestle yourself away in a fashionably styled corner for date night or sit at the bar with friends for a drink and chat with any one of the knowledgeable bartenders. Drinks are great, atmosphere is great! Highly recommend. read more

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Beautiful, ambient space with lovely, inventive cocktails delivered with exactly the right touch of service. I could spend allll night here sipping on a Pineapple Express or Tai du Mai. It's naturally set up to be covid-safe with soaring ceilings and private-ish booths. read more

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Brand new spot in Belltown with French inspired cocktails. Had a Calvados Old Fashioned and a friend had the Chambery Negroni (white). The space is gorgeous and the bar was nearly full when they opened at 4pm. Certainly not to be missed if your looking for an excellent cocktail in Belltown! Lots of unique spirits too! read more

My wife and I just stopped by on a whim. We are happy we did. We were greated with a smile that lead to a nice conversation with the owner/bartender. The wine selection was limited but excellent. I had their version of Manhattan and it was fantastic. I highly recommend this bar. If I lived in Seattle I would move to this neighborhood. Now I just need to convince all these restaurants and bars to come to San Jose. read more