The original Hilltop Tavern opened in 1933 and closed in 1993 Not technically in Seattle, but approximately a mile north of the city limits Seattle Area Bars Established Before 1940 Working list of oldest bars in Washington state) It has been a continuously running restaurant, at least, since starting out as Rippes in 1904. In addition, while Von's has only been in its current location since 2013 (and only been named Von's since 1940), Stage, Table In Gallery (TIG), Conor Byrne, Trinity Nightclub, Hattie's Hat - See details below. Other current Seattle bars in spaces once occupied by bars - with different names - before prohibition: **UpdateWith Covid contributing, 2020 appeared to claim the life of 3 of Seattle's oldest bars, with the Triangle Pub, the Queen City Grill, and Jules Maes all shuttering,īut Jules happily reopening under new ownership.
