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Sip With Spirit Above the City: Rooftop Tailgating at Smith Tower’s Lookout Lounge
A compact, game-day rooftop tailgate at Smith Tower’s Lookout Lounge that runs from two hours before kickoff through one hour after the game starts — ideal for fans who want food, drink and skyline views.
Sip With Spirit Above the City: Rooftop Tailgating at Smith Tower’s Lookout Lounge.
Perched atop Smith Tower, the Lookout Lounge markets itself as Seattle’s highest rooftop bar and converts game days into a compact, high-altitude tailgate. For home football games the lounge opens to fellow fans two hours before kickoff and remains a gathering place through one hour after the game starts, serving a special food and drink menu indoors or out and selling tickets for a nominal fee.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seattle’s Highest Rooftop Bar
Smith Tower’s Lookout Lounge offers rooftop vantage points above the city where fans gather to watch game-day action amid panoramic views — the defining setting for this tailgate.
A Compact Rooftop Tailgate
The event recreates a tailgating atmosphere on the rooftop and in the lounge with a special food-and-drink menu designed for game-day socializing.
Built Around Kickoff
Programming centers on the game: fans are invited to arrive two hours before kickoff and stay through about an hour after kickoff to catch the opening plays while mingling.
What the day feels like
What the Rooftop Tailgate Feels Like
Expect a compact, energetic pregame gathering where the city skyline forms the backdrop for food, drinks and football chatter. The Lookout Lounge frames the experience — indoors if the weather pushes people inside, outdoors when the skies cooperate — and focuses on short, high-energy windows before and just after the opening kickoff.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rooftop tailgate suits — and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs in a defined window around home games: arrive two hours before kickoff and the gathering continues through one hour after the game starts; total advertised duration is 3 hours.
Bring a ticket to enter; tickets are available for $5.
The tailgate takes place at Smith Tower’s Lookout Lounge, noted as Seattle’s highest rooftop bar.
A special food-and-drink menu is available for the event; service takes place indoors or on the rooftop depending on conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the rooftop tailgate last?
The advertised duration for the event is 3 hours.
When should I arrive for the tailgate?
Guests are invited to join two hours before kickoff and may stay through one hour after the game starts.
Where in Seattle does this take place?
At Smith Tower’s Lookout Lounge, which is promoted as Seattle’s highest rooftop bar.
Are food and drinks available?
Yes — a special food-and-drink menu is offered for the rooftop tailgate.
How much are tickets?
Tickets for the rooftop tailgate are $5.