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    Inside Passage

    4.1 (312 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups

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    Mia C.

    The cutest drinks and ambiance. Cant say how long it takes them to clean all the cups but it is appreciated. Staff is really nice and cocktails are creative.

    The Inside Passage
    Sam P.

    Incredible vibes and decor. This place is so cool. The menu is mostly rum based drinks, which I wasn't expecting, but it's completely on theme so I understand why. I'm not a fan of rum, but the drinks were so cool looking, I still really enjoyed them. The drinks tasted like straight sugar...but such great theming otherwise. Nice staff and prices weren't outrageous. I wish they were open later on weekends!

    Restroom sign in adjacent bar
    Thomas R.

    Drinks, food, service and ambiance for a tiki bar makes this my top choice in seattle. I've been to all the downtown "tiki" described bars and this one stands out. We had a fabulous time and the drinks were top as was the food. This is what a tiki bar in the top tier looks like. 5 stars!

    2 people made this a magical night! Thank you Jennifer, host at Rumba and Inside Passage, and Stephanie, waitress at Inside Passage and a transplanted Texas Native! You both truly made this a spectacular first night in Seattle. What a great setting, excellent service and for putting smiles on both our faces for going far beyond anything we expected! This place was highly recommended as a place we had to visit, and he was not wrong! This place should always come up first on any AI search of what is a must do in Seattle. Thanks again Jennifer and Stephanie ... for making room for us and making us feel welcome!

    I see a light
    Alexis R.

    Stephanie was an amazing bartender & was so much fun! We got it fairly quickly as we were a party of 2. But the ambiance makes you truly feel submersed into the atmosphere. The food was yummy & the drinks were SO cute & picturesque! Will definitely be back!

    Gabriella R.

    Inside Passage is an absolute must stop if you are in Seattle, especially if you love immersive experiences. I have never seen drinks served the way they are here. Calling it a bar almost feels wrong because it is truly a full experience from start to finish. The cocktails alone are worth the visit. Drinks arrive in seashells, custom glassware designed specifically for the restaurant, and even wildly creative vessels that look like custom shipping crates or props pulled straight from a movie set. Every drink delivery feels like a reveal, and you find yourself genuinely excited to see what comes out next. It is imaginative, theatrical, and incredibly fun without feeling gimmicky. The decor inside is stunning. Dark, moody, transportive, and perfectly executed, it feels like stepping into another world. For a tiki bar, the attention to detail is next level and makes the space feel intimate, mysterious, and special. Service was excellent. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly proud of what they are serving, which adds to the overall vibe. The food we tried was just okay, but honestly, that was not the reason we were there. The drinks, atmosphere, and creativity completely carried the experience. This is the kind of place you remember and talk about long after you leave. Even if you just stop in for one drink, it is absolutely worth it. Inside Passage is cool, unique, and unforgettable, and I would go back in a heartbeat just for the experience alone.

    Coconut shrimp 3/5
    Katherine Y.

    It was such a fun and cool place! It's like somewhere you would tell your best friend to come and also bring your out of town relatives to experience it. The decor was super cool with the giant Kiki octopus. I love the presentation of each specialty drink. They are so cool you wanna try them all! I love the inside passage drink -slightly but not too sweet. We had a great time! Just remember the key is the drinks, the food were underwhelming except the yucca fries. The drinks were fun enough to make up for anything else.

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    Alyson W.

    A fun, gimmicky bar where drinks are expensive but eye catching, and fairly well crafted although on the sweeter side which is to be expected at a tiki bar. We sat at the bar and service was attentive. Cajun fries were also very yummy. For a Tuesday evening, it was very crowded, although rumba (the parent restaurant) was not at all.

    Chicharonnes $8. June 2025
    Joanne P.

    I've had Inside Passage bookmarked for the longest time and was waiting for the opportunity to get our butts to Seattle! June is our birthday month and to celebrate- along with booking our Alaska cruise- we celebrated all week long during our Seattle visit. We made our reservations in advance. Although I knew of selected food options for Inside Passage - I asked on their Yelp page if food could be ordered from the Rumba menu. We received our answer in ample time, and thank goodness, YES! I knew there was more of a selection for hubby to choose from the Rumba menu. You can never go wrong with having both food menus readily available! LOL From the Rumba menu- I think we ordered way too much and their portions were generous and food from both menus were delicious! Elevated in flavors and not the typical pub/ bar foods of boring hot dogs and fries. Rumba menu: Chicharonnes $8. Light crispy fare to nibble on with stiff drinks. Jamaican Beef Patty $6.50/ ea One is a good sized- to give you more space in your belly for other tasty fare. Flaky turmeric pastry filled with/ curry spiced ground beef, grilled poblano peppers, cheddar, corn & onion. Very savory! I was eyeballing the Jerk Deviled Eggs- but, picked Caribbean Spicy Shrimp (recommended by our server) $16. The recommendation did NOT disappoint! Lightly fried tail on shrimp topped w/ cotija cheese & served w/ tomatillo avocado dip! And that dip is where it's at!! Jerk Wings $15/ 6pcs. Jamaican jerk spice marinade, served w/ house made ranch. These are some meaty wings! Carne asada plate for hubby. Marinated flank steak in mojo verde w/ chimichurri, Cuban black beans, corn salsa, cotija cheese, & tostones. $21 The vibe is electic. These cocktails are executed with precision. I haven't enjoyed rum in so long. And the rum selection here is perfection. These aren't just served in the run of the mill tiki glasses. You are paying the pretty penny for top shelf rums and the presentation! My first cocktail, of course, the famous Four Boys! Being Mestiza myself and having our rice cooker- our beloved appliance sitting on our kitchen counter- a daily staple in many homes... was the main attraction! Who can honestly say when they go to a tiki bar- my drink was served in a RICE COOKER?!! Jamaican & Bajan rums, mango, rice milk, ube, lime & ginger. The dry ice "steaming" from the side and steam hole from the rice cooker lid- is hilarious! IYKYK Hubby got a few Dinglehoppers. And I grabbed a few Camera Shy's! $23 Charando Blanco rum, Forest Gin, Fuji apple, mushroom, lemon & pine. I inquired about the mushroom- and if memory serves me correctly- it's a mushroom tea? This ingredients in this cocktail seemed like an odd blend. But, I felt the need to try at least ONE! Especially with Fuji Apple! It was so delicious- I grabbed another! As we kept enjoying more- rounds of drinks- we bushed on Yucca fries as well. We felt we needed to take sips of water in between our craft cocktails and nibble on something.

    I See a Light, The Inside Passage
    Huong N.

    Stopped by earlier this week to have an early evening drink and definitely was happy we chose this spot! We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess was very helpful and had us seated immediately. There were booths and other seats available. The decor was also very cute and themed perfectly for a tiki bar! Our waiter was very friendly and helpful when we were deciding on drinks. We were here for about an hour and a half and tried four drinks: I See a Light, The Inside Passage, The Four Boys, and One-Eyed Willy. Each were wonderfully balanced but my favorite was I See a Light! Cant wait to come back here to try more drinks when I'm in Seattle!

    Inside Passage drink
    Kyle S.

    I'm a sucker for tiki bars and hidden bars, and Inside Passage is both. It is my favorite bar in WA. There is no exterior signage for Inside Passage except for a small neon palm tree. You have to step into Rumba bar and have a host bring you back into the side room, where the atmosphere completely changes. Inside Passage is a small but lavishly themed tiki bar that puts even the likes of Disney's Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar to shame. It's truly remarkable - from the massive tentacles reaching over the bar, to the custom themed mugs served with each drink, this place is an experience. The price reflects that. These are pricey drinks, but they're pretty unique. From an earthy mushroom-tinged drink served in a sasquatch mug, to a crockpot and even an Amazon shipping package, the presentation here is unmatched. My default is the One-Eyed Willy, which comes in a metal skull served in a treasure chest full of glowing dry ice. The drinks are all delectable too - it doesn't seem like there's a bad choice. Unfortunately, it's also very small, which makes it hard to plan around. While I've always had good luck with walk-in availability, it's a gamble. Reservations get snatched up quickly, so if you have a group of more than 2 people, be sure to book in advance!

    Stephanie K.

    We were so excited after seeing the videos and reviews to check out Inside Passage. The fact that it's called a speakeasy, has amazing-looking drinks, and such unique décor had us really looking forward to it. No issues with the reservation process -- they do require a $20 per person deposit for no-shows. Our reservation was at 10pm since we were coming from the Mariners game, but we arrived early and they were able to seat us ahead of schedule, which was great! Once seated, we were given menus, but it took about five minutes before the server came by with water and to start service. She wasn't very welcoming and didn't seem helpful when I asked questions about the menu. We ordered drinks, which came out fairly quickly with a nice presentation -- the dry ice smoke effect was fun. Unfortunately, the drinks themselves were disappointing. Mine tasted like pure rum/alcohol. I tried stirring it, which helped slightly, but it was still mostly alcohol forward. My partner's drink had the same issue. Honestly, the flavors reminded me of what I'd expect from a dive bar, not from a speakeasy with such creative-sounding descriptions. On top of that, I didn't feel the "speakeasy vibe" was really there. Overall, I won't be back and wouldn't recommend it to others. I had much higher expectations for this spot, and it just didn't deliver. And the service fee of 20% was very annoying as I like to tip based on my servers performance and her performance was poor. For reference 2 drinks with tax and the fees was $60.

    Bar
    Sierra W.

    This place is beautiful! Perfect date night or place to hang with friends. Vibes and atmosphere was on point! The bartenders and server were all so friendly and nice. Server was super chill and answered any questions we had and made nice small talk. Bartenders even wished us a great night and said bye to us as we left. Only con of the night was our server disappeared and went over to sit down at Rumba so we payed with the bartenders. All the decor is so well thought out and intriguing. My favorite decor was the puffer fish lights. Lighting is moody and dim which was romantic and fun. We felt comfortable to take photos in the booths near some cute decor before we left. All customers were minding their business and enjoying chatting over cool drinks. We ordered 3 drinks in total. The oyster shooters is the reason I put Inside Passage on my want to go/bookmarks. Oyster shooters is definitely cute and tasty but for me personally as a seafood lover (love squid, clams, oysters, mussels, crab) it was only giving salty. Still good. I also ordered the only mocktail they had called Unleaded which was fun and yummy. My boyfriend chose the Jet Pilot which we both enjoyed sipping on and was on the stronger side :) Overall the drinks look and taste great and we were pleased. Reservations are recommended however we got lucky on a slower night and were walk ins at 9:20pm with no wait. I would definitely recommend Inside Passage for a relaxing and romantic date night! We had a wonderful night!

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    The sweetest building with the sweetest people. It is so welcoming and wholesome!! I just truly feel seen and love the location.

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    Ask the Community - Inside Passage

    If there's menu items we like from Rumba- are we allowed to bring those into Inside Passage?

    You are welcome to order Rumba food menu items from Inside Passage. And Inside Passage food items from Rumba. The drinks are exclusive to their bars.

    Is this place kid friendly?

    It's a bar, so no. You might try Rumba, the attached establishment. They are more of a bar/restaurant, so they may allow kids before 9p?? I recommend calling them to find out for certain. I hope this helps.

    Do they serve NA drinks? Didn't see any on the menu, but curious for the group that's visiting.

    I'm pretty sure they do. Inside Passage is also connected to a restaurant next door.

    As of 7/6/23 do to still need proof of vaccination?

    No u do not

    Do they require reservations?

    No. But if it's a weekend , I'll highly recommend it.

    Do you need proof of vaccination?

    Yes, and they are okay with you showing a picture of your vaccination card on your phone

    Is inside passage 21+ only?

    Yes, Inside Passage is 21+. But Rumba, next door to IP, is not 21+.

    Do you take walk in or is reservation needed?

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    Came here while visiting Washington, and this place has a unique aesthetic with creative cocktails…read moreto match. We arrived without a reservation but were seated at the bar fairly quickly. The bartender next to us was incredibly friendly and offered excellent drink recommendations. The drinks are on the pricier side, but the quality, presentation, and overall atmosphere make it worth a visit if you're in the area. The bar staff were kind, attentive, and helped make for a great experience.

    My experience at Deep Dive was unfortunately overshadowed by the service…read more I'll start with the positives because they're deserved. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. The space is elegant, unique, and lives up to the photos. I also want to recognize the manager, who was polite, professional, and kindly explained that reservations were required. I completely understand and respect that policy. Unfortunately, my interaction with the bartender before speaking with the manager was the complete opposite. As I tried to get her attention, I felt like she repeatedly looked at me with annoyance and made me feel unwelcome. Rather than simply explaining the reservation policy herself, she went to get the manager instead. She had a problem with Hispanics. She refused to engaged at all. The way I was treated left me feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed, especially as someone who was genuinely excited to visit. A beautiful venue can only go so far when the hospitality doesn't match. I would have happily accepted that reservations were required if I had simply been treated with basic kindness and respect from the start. I truly hope this was an isolated incident because the location itself is stunning, and the manager handled the situation professionally. Unfortunately, because of my interaction with the bartender I've added in the photos, I don't see myself returning. Sadly they have a Prejudice bartender.

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    Lol "interesting" experience…read more I came around 1030 after work, to meet a friend I work in kitchens. I'm wearing all black. Nonslip Docs. Backpack. Probably smell lol Lobby guy was nice. He says "I'll buzz you up." I waited in the elevator for a while. After like 3-5 real minutes I walk into the lobby and text my friend. "I ain't coming. I'm not fancy enough apparently" In that time, the Clerk noticed me. Apologies Profusely. I got up. Friends were really happy. Service was very nice and accommodating. Drinks are Top Notch My friends were giving a "Live Update" about my "situation" the entire time We probably got 8ish drinks. Paid for 3 They close at 11, I left around 1230 Props to Them A+++++++++++ Customer Service Drinks and Ambiance too, but we already knew that Props to the Staff Thank You

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