THE HAPPY HOUR INDEX · OCTOBER 2026
What happy hour costs in Seattle
One round — cheapest drink + cheapest bite — costs a median $16 here, #21 of 22 cities (national median $14).
THE INDEX · DRINK + BITE
$16
median of 40 venues
COCKTAIL
$10
median of 49 venues
BEER
$7
median of 22 venues
WINE
$9
median of 33 venues
OYSTER (EACH)
$2
median of 11 venues
By neighbourhood
| Area | Index | Cocktail | Beer | Wine | Oyster (each) | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard | $16 | $10 | — | — | — | 11 |
| Belltown | $13 | $10.50 | $6 | $9 | — | 11 |
| Capitol Hill | $14 | $10 | $5.50 | $7 | — | 12 |
| Pioneer Square | — | $11.50 | — | — | — | 7 |
| South Lake Union | $18.50 | $11.50 | — | $12 | — | 9 |
Blank = fewer than 4 priced venues in that area.
The cheapest in Seattle right now
Cocktails
- $6 El Camino
- $7 Barolo Ristorante
- $7 Donna's
- $7.99 Von's 1000Spirits
- $8 FlintCreek Cattle Co.