Deep Dive Bar: Design of the Year

Renee Erickson Just Opened the Most Iconic and Exclusive Bar in Seattle – Deep Dive bar.

Local studio Graham Baba Architects, designed the most dramatic bar in Seattle to evoke the sensation of being on a journey. In fact, they created a dimly lit bar filled with oddities and nature-inspired decor.

Deep Dive Bar - Interior Design

With that in mind, acclaimed chef Renee Erickson’s new bar, Deep Dive bar, is Seattle’s most dramatic and opulent. The bar is located at the base of the Amazon Spheres in Denny Triangle. Also, Deep Dive has a moody atmosphere in stark contrast to the bright, naturally lit greenhouses above.

Further, it has all navy velvet seating, low lighting, and shiny curios backlit behind glass. Additionally, the bar has various types of seating – including a tufted banquette – are upholstered with dark blue velvet.

 

 

According to Seatle Magazine article, “Nautical-themed bars are nothing new in Seattle; they’re not even new to Renee Erickson, who’s built an empire on oysters and whimsy and clever sea-related names. But the renowned chef’s new spot, Deep Dive bar , which she opened with co-owners Jeremy Price and Chad Dale, takes the idea of a theme bar and turns it up to 11. And somehow, it doesn’t come off as campy.”

Even more, Deep Dive was honored by Eater Awards 2018 and won the Design of the Year Prize.

This year, 2019, Deep Dive is one of the awards entries to the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2019. 

In addition to an extensive cocktail list, the bar offers snacks such as cured salmon and caviar toast. Offerings are presented in a leather-bound menu.

Deep Dive Bar - Interior Design
Deep Dive Bar - Interior Design

Cocktails are a mix of dialed-in classics, including a Singapore Sling, and well-balanced originals, like the Passion Pit with aquavit and golden beets.

Unlike Erickson’s other eateries inside the Amazon Spheres, Deep Dive bar is open to the public, though with only 30 seats and no reservations it’s still pretty exclusive.

Eventually, if you’re working on an interior décor project, take a look at the bar chairs and dining chairs used on Deep Dive bar.

Scroll below to discover these amazing velvet upholstered pieces by Ottiu

Eat and drink inside of a Curtis Steiner art installation turned cocktail lounge in the base of The Spheres. A new classic, inspired by marquee hotel bars the world over.
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