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Downtown · Hotel bar

Bookstore Bar & Café

This is the rare hotel bar that feels like somewhere locals actually go, not just a lobby pass-through. Good spot to read, work on a drink, or have a quiet conversation.

Quiet conversationGoing soloBefore dinner
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Style
Hotel bar
Known for
Shelves of real books you can read at the bar · Classic cocktails and a solid wine list · All-day café menu
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Walk-ins only
Food
Full menu
Hours
Older listing shows Mon 2-9pm, Tue-Fri 2-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun 1-9pm; confirm with the hotel since this may have shifted after the Royal Sonesta rebrand
Recognition
The Daily Meal: named one of the best hotel bars in Seattle
Address
1007 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

WebsiteMap

Checked: Current American Express hotel listing describes the Royal Sonesta's bar and café as active, with a booking offer running through December 2026. Checked Oct 2026.

Photo: an illustration of the mood, not this bar.

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