Drinking In The Rain at Little Ben's Bar

The State Hotel

1501 2nd Avenue, 98101, Seattle, WA, United States

Ben Paris

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The name Ben Paris stirs up a lively chapter in Seattle’s history. It all began with a businessman and his landmark spot, Ben Paris Cigars, Lunch & Cards, which once sat right where today’s Ben Paris now invites you in—just a stone’s throw from Pike Place Market.Ben Paris, the man himself, wasn’t your average entrepreneur. He was a sportsman, conservationist, and all-around mover and shaker. His passion for the outdoors and business was perfectly captured in one of his restaurants, where a giant fish tank full of live bass sat front and center—because why not? In 1931, he kicked off Seattle’s first fishing derby to promote his fishing rods, and just like that, the legendary Ben Paris Salmon Derby was born, reeling in a community of avid fishers.Today, Ben Paris keeps that same adventurous vibe alive with creative cocktails, classic dishes with a twist, and a bustling atmosphere that draws in friends and family alike. Every bite and sip is a nod to Ben Paris’s bold, pioneering legacy—a delicious tribute to Seattle’s past and a taste of what’s to come.