Roquette

Seattle, US

Drinks at this suave blue-fronted Belltown base come by way of Paris, inspired by mixologist Erik Hakkinen’s time in the City of Lights during his twenties. Spirits lilt from armagnac, cognac and calvados all the way to chartreuse, eau-de-vive and absinthe, backed by bubbles and cidre along the way. Francofied plays on the classics are on hand, with the likes of a Normandy-inspired apple brandy Old Fashioned and cognac-laced Mai du Tai, complemented by a small-bites menu including snacky seafood tins, salaminis and, wait for it, caviar-topped Bugles and crème fraîche. And for non-boozers, a CBD cocktail list speaks to modern trends. France’s colonial past informs interiors, merging bistro aesthetics (all atmospheric lighting and cosy velvet-clad booths) with a tropical touch borrowed from the far-flung territories. A non-conforming hip-hop-into-R&B playlist rounds things off. Salut!

Key Information

• Average price per cocktail $14
• Evening: Tues – Sun
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Location

2232 1st Ave, Belltown, Seattle, Washington, WA 98121