The diller Room
In the Heart of Seattle
Since 1894, The Diller Room has poured with purpose. Once a turn-of-the-century hotel, now a landmark bar rooted in five-star hospitality, top-shelf spirits, and genuine service.
Weāve been called Seattleās best cocktail bar ā and more than once, Seattleās last real bar. We wear both with pride.
Step inside and youāll find original brickwork, mosaic floors, and a team that still gives a damn. Our cocktails are crafted with bold flavors and housemade ingredients.
Our whiskey collection runs over 900 bottles deep ā featuring rare bourbons, ryes, and American whiskey you wonāt find anywhere else.
Whether youāre here for a classic cocktail, a rare pour from the Captainās List, or just a cold beer under the glow of the Diller Hotel sign ā youāre our guest. And here, that still means something.

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Our History
1889
Seattle Merchant Leonard Diller built this hotel using Japanese-made bricks, initially used as ballast on returning ships from Japan. He bought them all as they piled up on the foreshore.Since all the local brickworks were swamped with orders, this made it possible for the Diller Hotel the first to rise from the ashes of downtown.
1894
The Diller Bar opened with furnishings shipped around Cape Horn from the East Coast, earning a reputation as a "Barroom of the highest standard."
1897
The Klondike Gold Rush brought an influx of prospectors, saving the Diller Hotel from near bankruptcy and filling the bar with fortune seekers nightly.
1916
Prohibition hit Washington State. Despite the ban, Seattle bars, including the Diller, operated with the tacit approval of local police.
1947
The Flamingo Room opened in the old Diller Bar, featuring modern cocktails. Its secretive ambiance was perfect for political and business deals.
2008
Rob and Josie Wilson revived the space, opening Stella Caffe with the Diller Room in the back. Its popularity soon saw the Diller Room take over entirely.
2024
Celebrating 130 years of rich history and resilience, the Diller Room continues to thrive, having even weathered the pandemic.