The Five Best Rooftop Venues in Seattle
A great way to take advantage of the Seattle scenery for your next corporate event (or happy hour) is with a rooftop venue. The Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, and many surrounding lakes all create some of the most beautiful views you’ll ever see, especially in the city.
Many rooftop venues in Seattle offer both indoor and outdoor seating, ensuring that they can be utilized year-round. While we love our sunny summers, it’s no secret that Seattle has been known to rain a bit – so flexibility is a great perk for any outdoor event space.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite rooftop venues in Seattle for corporate events:
1. The Nest
First up is The Nest, perched atop the Thompson Seattle hotel. The Nest is a chic rooftop venue that offers panoramic views of the city skyline, Elliott Bay, and the Olympic Mountains. The Nest is perfect for both casual networking events and upscale cocktail receptions. They feature a variety of craft cocktails, Pacific Northwest beers, and delicious bites. The space can be enclosed, making it a great year-round rooftop option.
This photos is from a corporate event that we produced at The Nest.
2. Fog Room
Located atop the Charter Hotel in downtown Seattle, 16 stories up, the Fog Room is a stylish space (think very Insta-friendly for all of your aesthetic-focused guests). It provides incredible views of the city skyline and Puget Sound, creating an unforgettable backdrop for corporate events. With indoor and outdoor seating options, The Fog Room is a great choice for corporate gatherings such as executive dinners, business receptions, or product launches.
3. MBAR
Located high on the 14th floor of the South Lake Union building, Mbar offers a modern rooftop venue with sweeping views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, Mbar provides a versatile space for corporate events of various sizes. The venue also features a cozy rooftop deck with a fire pit, perfect for evening events or post-meeting hang outs.
4. Rooftop at Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Overlooking the Elliott Bay, Bell Harbor’s Rooftop event space offers a unique and picturesque venue for corporate events. This waterfront rooftop space provides close-up and unparalleled views of the Seattle skyline and the Puget Sound. Its open-air setting, combined with excellent catering and event services, makes it an ideal choice for larger corporate celebrations, product launches, or customer appreciation events.
5. Altitude Sky Lounge
Altitude Sky Lounge is located 16 stories high, atop the brand new Astra Hotel in downtown Seattle. It offers an indoor lounge and bar, and large outdoor terrace with luxurious seating and fire pits. Most importantly, Altitude Sky Lounge has some of the most incredible views of the Seattle skyline including the iconic Space Needle. This is a great rooftop venue for networking mixers, customer appreciation events, and welcome receptions.
Before you book your event at a rooftop venue…
The one aspect that you’ll have to see (or taste) for yourself is just how great the cocktails, beer, and other menu items are at every single venue. Seattle sure hit the jackpot when it comes to great cuisine and cocktails. You can’t go wrong with any of these options, but it definitely is fun to visit and see which one you like best.
Which rooftop venue in Seattle from our list is your favorite? Let us know!
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