Roanoke Inn

Roanoke Inn The Roanoke Inn is a historic tavern built on Mercer Island in 1914.

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Built in 1914 by George Macguire, The Roanoke Inn is the oldest business on Mercer Island. During the Inn’s early years, Mercer Island was a lush dairy farming community and prime deer hunting territory. Located just a block away from the ferry terminal serving Kirkland and Leschi, the Roanoke was a popular weekend getaway for locals and tourists. The warm atmosphere, delicious food, and cold beer

quickly gave the Inn a reputation as a great place for friends to get together. Over the years the Inn has adapted to suit the needs of the community. There may be some truth to the rumors of dancing girls, bootleg liquor, and gambling. The Reeck family purchased the Inn in 1941 and worked hard to continue the legacy of the Roanoke for the Island. In 1976, the State of Washington registered the Roanoke Inn as an official historical landmark. With such a rich and vibrant past, it isn’t hard to see how the Roanoke Inn has become a place “Where Friends Meet Friends”.

08/21/2026
07/27/2026

❤️ Thinking of our Seattle community tonight. ❤️
Despite the heartbreaking news across the water in the city this evening, we are reminded of what truly defines our Pacific Northwest home. Our community is built on a foundation of love, incredible people, resilient families, and hard-working small businesses—from the local breweries and restaurants to the neighbors who support them every single day.
Tragic moments can shake us, but they will never break the spirit of what makes our region so incredibly special.
Hate will never win here.
Love, community, and togetherness will always hold the line.
Take care of each other tonight, check in on your loved ones, and let’s keep lifting each other up.
🌲✨

07/22/2026

Hey Roanoke family,

We’ve made the call: The Roanoke Inn will be completely CLOSED today (both kitchen and bar).

At midnight last night, it was still well over 100 degrees in our kitchen. With today’s forecast set to shatter a heat record that’s stood since 1994, asking our team to work in these conditions just isn't an option. Our crew—especially our hard-working kitchen staff—is the true heart and soul of The Roanoke Inn, and their safety and health come before everything else. ❤️

We're giving our entire team the day off to cool down, stay hydrated, and rest up.

Stay inside, crank the AC, and stay safe out there, Mercer Island! We’ll see you as soon as things cool down. 🧊🍻

07/10/2026

📢 Important Announcement for Our Roanoke Family 📢

Please note that The Roanoke Inn will be closed for the duration of the day on Friday 10th July.

We will return to our normal business hours on Saturday 11th July, and we can't wait to see you all!

We are especially looking forward to kicking off the weekend and celebrating with everyone for Mercer Island's Summer Celebration 2026! ☀️🎡

Thank you for your understanding, and we'll see you Saturday! 🍻

07/09/2026

🇲🇦 THE REMATCH OF THE CENTURY: FRANCE VS. MOROCCO! 🇫🇷

The 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals are here, and history is repeating itself! It’s a massive rematch of the legendary 2022 Semifinal. Can Morocco’s ferocious defense stop Kylian Mbappé and the French powerhouse? Find out with the loudest soccer fans in Seattle!

⏰ KICKOFF AT 1:00 PM PT ⏰
Doors open at our usual 11:00 AM—get here early to claim your table!

07/06/2026

⚽️ World Cup Monday at The Roanoke! 🇺🇸We have had a lot of neighbors asking about today's big knockout matches! Because we open at our regular Monday time of 3:00 PM, we won't be able to broadcast the afternoon Portugal vs. Spain match.We want to make sure the bar, the taps, and the screens are in absolute perfect condition to welcome everyone for the massive USA vs. Belgium match later this evening!Doors open right at 3:00 PM, so come grab a seat early, order some food, and get ready to cheer on Team USA with us. Let’s raise the roof! 🇺🇸🍻

07/01/2026

Belgium vs. Senegal (1:00 PM)
🇧🇪 MIDDAY SOCCER & LUNCH 🇸🇳

Looking for the perfect excuse to escape the home office or step out for lunch? The World Cup action is heating up right now with a massive clash.

⚽️ Belgium vs. Senegal kicks off at 1:00 PM!

Take a well-deserved break and let us take care of the rest. Bring a friend, slide into a clean table, and pair the match with a great lunch. We’ve got a stellar lineup of fresh draft beers and ciders pouring today from some of our absolute favorites:

🍻 Fresh, local pints from Beer, Brewing, , Brewing, Brewing, and Brewing Company

🍏 Crisp, refreshing ciders from Ciderworks

It’s the ultimate midday reset. See you at the bar!

06/23/2026

🇵🇹 vs 🇺🇿 Primetime World Cup soccer is live from Houston! 🚀⚽

Portugal (A Seleção / The Navigators) bring their world-class star power to face the tactical organization of Uzbekistan (The White Wolves)!

Can the Navigators steer their way to a dominant win, or will the Wolves pull off a shocker in Texas? 🇵🇹🇺🇿

Address

1825 72nd Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA
98040

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+12062320800

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