Plan Your Pride!

With hundreds of thousands of people descending on Seattle for Pride Month, the Seattle Pride team gets asked the same questions every year: Where should I stay? Where should I eat? What are the best bars to hit? Well, we've got you covered.

Once you've hopped off that Alaska Airlines flight, we recommend taking the light rail into the city rather than dealing with traffic. When it comes to lodging, Stay Pineapple is a gem, low-key, extra relaxing, and the perfect place to decompress. Take advantage of their "Naked Experience" and sink into some of the plushest bedding you'll ever sleep in. Trust us on this one.

Planning something bigger than a weekend stay? If a Seattle wedding is in your future, Sheeco Weddings wants to celebrate with you. Book by August 1st and email "Pride" to [email protected] for a free mimosa bar.

After a quick cat nap, you'll want to fuel up, and Seattle has no shortage of incredible food, much of it from BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+-owned businesses. Start your morning at Glo's for a cozy breakfast, then wind down the day at Margaux with handcrafted cocktails and a more relaxed, sophisticated vibe.

With a full stomach, it's the perfect time to explore a little history. Make your way down to Pioneer Square for the Beneath the Streets Queer History Tour, a fascinating look at Seattle's layered past which also traces the roots of the city's queer history. Be sure to check out the historical marker about the first Seattle Pride event, in Occidental Square. It's a stop that's equal parts eye-opening and unforgettable.

Back above ground and ready for a pick-me-up? This is Seattle, so a coffee run is basically mandatory. Head to Bonito in Capitol Hill, a local favorite that never disappoints. If you need something sweet alongside that horchata latte, swing by Cupcake Royale and treat yourself.

By now it's Friday night, and it's finally time to let loose. Grab a Crikey IPA at Reuben's Brews or indulge in a Pride Flight at Browne Family Vineyards, both offering local favorites with seriously cute vibes. More of a sports bar gay? Rough & Tumble Pub is your spot (with locations in Ballard and Columbia City). And if you want to take the sports energy all the way to the ballpark, catch a Seattle Mariners Pride Night on June 1 or June 29 for a full stadium moment you won't forget.

If burlesque is more your speed, Panty Riot! (@pantyriotproductions) brings the kind of bawdy, glittering show that makes for an unforgettable night out. And for the drag artists in town, ShowcaseDrag (@showcasedrag) is the community to plug into, while DragSwap (dragswap.shop) is the spot to refresh your look or pick up something new for the runway. Looking to spice things up after dark? Tulken (tulkengear.com) has you covered for fetish wear that's as bold as the city itself.

However you choose to spend your Pride weekend, Seattle has a way of making everyone feel right at home. This city has been showing up for the LGBTQIA2S+ community for decades, and that spirit is alive in every neighborhood, every restaurant, and every bar on this list. So come hungry, come ready to celebrate, and come as exactly who you are. We'll see you out there.