Washingtonians definitely love to read — there’s even at least one weekly silent reading party that we know of. Many of us also love our libations, which is part of what makes the Bookstore Bar & Cafe so special. The next time you’re in Seattle, stop by for a cocktail, and bring whatever you’re reading.

The Bookstore Bar & Cafe is located at 1007 1st Ave. in Seattle, at the Alexis Hotel.

management / TripAdvisor It’s open until midnight every night, so if you’re a night owl, you can read late.

Inside, the walls are lined with booze and books, which makes the atmosphere nice and cozy.

Bookstore Bar & Cafe Facebook The brick walls are overflowing with classic literature, so if you forget your own book, they’ve got you covered.

If you love a good meal as much as a good read, this is the place for you.

Bookstore Bar & Cafe Facebook From their daily breakfast and brunch to the late night libations, you’ll find what you’re craving.

Happy hour here is from 3 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, and it’s excellent.

Bookstore Bar & Cafe Facebook You can enjoy some bites and booze for a steep discount.

Enjoy looking out the large windows and people watching, have a quiet conversation with your friends, or just relax and enjoy the ambiance.

management / TripAdvisor You’ve never seen a bookstore or a library like this.

When you visit the Bookstore Bar, come hungry.

Bookstore Bar & Cafe Facebook
Chef Eric Rivera’s creations use uses local ingredients to their highest potential, which pair perfectly with the crafted cocktails.

Check out the Bookstore Bar & Cafe the next time you’re in Seattle — it will become your new happy place. And while you’re in the city, enjoy a meal at this spot — it’s been named one of the best restaurants in America.

management / TripAdvisor

It’s open until midnight every night, so if you’re a night owl, you can read late.

Bookstore Bar & Cafe Facebook

The brick walls are overflowing with classic literature, so if you forget your own book, they’ve got you covered.

From their daily breakfast and brunch to the late night libations, you’ll find what you’re craving.

You can enjoy some bites and booze for a steep discount.

You’ve never seen a bookstore or a library like this.

Bookstore Bar & Cafe Facebook

Chef Eric Rivera’s creations use uses local ingredients to their highest potential, which pair perfectly with the crafted cocktails.

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