Inside Passage

Seattle, US

Seattle bar Inside Passage – named after the inland sailing route from Seattle to Alaska used by ship captains aiming to avoid choppy ocean waters – is quick to point out that despite their immersive decor and tropical-leaning drinks, they are not a “tiki” bar, but rather “a bar which takes the positive things about Don the Beachcomber’s original concept and helps move it forward into the 21st century”. This progressive sentiment extends to the cocktail menu, where tropical classics (Jet Pilot, Saturn, Hurricane, etc.) meet modern inventions, including alcohol-free options for non-imbibers. Every drink is an experience in and of itself, presented with fantastical whim and whimsy. A giant octopus named Kiki hovers over the backbar, which best hosts small groups (less than six) to ensure everyone gets the best hospitality the bartenders have to offer. Larger groups can book at sister bar Rumba.

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Location

1108 Pike St, First Hill, Seattle, Washington, 98101