There’s a new speakeasy of sorts in Seattle.

If you know the right alley doorbell to ring, you’ll find yourself in a comfy, dimly lit cocktail den known as the Marble Room.

Fortunately we know that alley, and it’s right behind the Moses Building in Pioneer Square, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood. The Moses Building also happens to be home to Pioneer Square D&E.

For nearly five years, D&E has amassed quite a following of hungry souls looking for a savory breakfast, fried chicken or fresh shucked oysters, or other hearty Pacific Northwest fare.

Now, thanks to D&E owner Jonathan Fleming, you can tuck into the newly-appointed back-bar for some craft cocktails and moody conversations. 

While chatting with Fleming in between him completing tasks on his pre-opening punch list, we learned that he’s rolling out a new bar program with cocktails that are more craft oriented than D&E typically serves up front.

That includes a couple of luxury spirit cocktails that grace the drink menu. We’ve got our eyes set on the White Manhattan, with Westland Colere Single Malt Whiskey, Dolin White Vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters.

“The space seats about 30 and food will also be available in the Marble Room,” said Fleming. “Although the menu will have a little crossover from the fare offered in the restaurant, you can expect new items exclusive to the space.”

To add to the speakeasy ambiance, the Marble Room will also have a couple of screens to spy some black and white movies in between sips of your Old Fashioned.  However this Saturday, they’ll play to sports fans and turn on the NFL playoff game.

The Marble Room

The Marble Room officially opens tonight at 4:00pm. You’ll be able to slip in for a cocktail and some nosh on the reg, Thursday through Sunday from 4:00 pm until around 10:00 pm.

Access to the Marble Room is from the alleyway behind D&E, located at 314 2nd Ave S.