Witness

Is Witness still open?

No — Witness in Capitol Hill, Seattle is reported closed, according to local press coverage; we have not established an exact closure date for this record.

Closure Details

Closure date

May 1, 2023Estimated — on or around this date, not confirmed

Reason

Southern-style cocktail bar closed

Sources

3

Google Places

Status

Permanently closed, per Google

Last checked

Aug 22, 2026

Google Maps

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Evidence Trail

1. ¹News ReportMay 18, 2025

   Reported closed

   “Broadway loses its holy spirit: Southern-style cocktail joint Witness has closed”

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2. ²News ReportMay 23, 2023

   Reported closed

   “Witness closed for good last night, its final Sunday.”

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3. ³News ReportJul 9, 2026

   Reported closed

   “Southern spirited cocktail bar Witness served its final Capitol Hill congregation Sunday night.”

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