One of my favorite spots to grab a cocktail after dinner! Small place but amazing vibes

Been here four times on random visits to Seattle, for me it's a must stop if you enjoy crafted cocktails made by mixologists who enjoy their trade. Maxwell is a honest, fun hearted bartender, with a passion to make a great drink. Cocktails are fitted to your taste, and selection is impressive. Will be back, and looking forward to it. Ps. It's a cocktail, relax and don't be in hurry, if you are why are you drinking? read more

Bathtub Gin - My favorite Martinez! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wouldn't wait too long. If there's an uncertain wait, I would go elsewhere. The guy at the door was lovely though. There were communication issues between the server and bartender about handling the upper-level table in the corner. It should not have been and should NOT be the bartender's responsibility. He was busy making drinks. And he looked very overheated. He gets an A. The reason this gets 4 stars (and not 3 stars) is because the actual cocktails were on point. My advice to management is to tighten operations so the burden of serving tables does not fall on the overheated and handsome bartender. read more

Like others who have written about this place, it's a true speakeasy down to how you get there! It's down a dark alley under a small light. You'd miss it if it weren't labeled. My gf and I had to wait, but not for long. However, if you plan to make it in before last call, I'd recommend showing up earlier. The atmosphere can be cramped and hot, but it's totally worth it. The drinks aren't expensive and they're STIFF. I had the 1938 Alfa Romeo and was very happy. I'd put this high on my list of places to take people while in Seattle so you should too. read more

The entire vibe (including having trouble finding the place) is very alluring, but out of 5 drinks I had, none of them were made well. They were all strong (not in a good way) and imbalanced. I liked Knee High so much more. Note: if you're hungry they sell a limited set of food items from the Italian restaurant next to it. Bruschetta is garlic-y but good! read more

What a fantastic find! I know it's been extensively yelped, but it still feels like you're entering a little world of mystery . The drinks here are excellent (though my friend would beg to differ on the gin and tonic, to which I roll my eyes and order another drink). My favorite was the Hot Charlotte (bartender's choice) - a spicy concoction of citrus, cucumber, gin, and other magic. Would've loved to order more but I was trying to stay within my limits.. Definitely would love to come back and order more drinks up to the bartender's choice. Our waitress was super knowledgeable and friendly. She had excellent recommendations and could explain some background behind the drinks. Only complaint is that it can get a little cold, since the place is so small, and every time someone opens the doors, a bit of winter drifts in. I imagine it wouldn't be too much of a problem if its as busy as I hear it typically is, or if one had a couple drinks. Either way, I ended up keeping my coat on. read more

Cute speakeasy bar, located in a back alley near 2nd and Blanchard (look for the non-descript door with a small brass sign to the left). Seating is limited, but it's a great spot to cozy up for a drink as they make solid cocktails and is dimly lit. You can sit at the bar or find a smaller room to grab more comfortable seating and have a more intimate conversation. A waitress will come by to take your drink order from any of the rooms if you're not seated at the bar. The drink menu is pretty limited to liquor, so come resdy to order a mixed drink or stiff pour rather than a beer. read more

Bathtub Gin - Enjoying drinks in the back fireplace room. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was our first stop upon landing for our weekend in Seattle! We love speakeasies and had been looking forward to trying Seattle's best speakeasy according to Yelp. Unfortunately, it did not live up to its 4-star reputation for us, not even close. Ambience-wise, this place is absolutely a true speakeasy. It is legitimately tucked away in an alley, behind normal businesses. And the interior looks believably old with worn brick walls, old wooden stairway, wooden benches and chairs, and black and white photos on the walls. We showed up around 1am and it was still bustling inside. The tiny bar upstairs was crowded and it was hard to get to the bartender. It was muggy and claustrophobic at the entrance and through stairwell. The "library" room downstairs where there was sufficient open space was taken, so we sat down on some old wooden chairs and a wooden bench along the wall. It was dark, but I could feel that the table was still damp and there were some puddles on the ground perhaps from the previous group sitting there. We ordered 3 different cocktails (April Showers, Cassiopea, and Coup D'etat), and somehow they all tasted pretty much the same. Too simple and just sweet, not tangy, no deep flavors, not complex. And these were our first drinks of the night, so it's not because we were drunk already! The cocktail menu is very small, and we were unimpressed with what we had so we didn't get a second round. I was really hoping to like this place! The interior is very cute. They do have a large menu of liquors, if you are apt to drink your liquor straight. Unfortunately we just weren't blown away with our cocktails that night. Maybe it would've been a wiser to go with the Dealer's Choice and let the bartender show us what he's got. read more

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Any place that has a list of fine gin longer then most places has cocktails is okay in my books. We decided to check out this lil' speak easy after the great reviews we read on Yelp. After walking past the building multiple times, checking the Google Map again and again, we eventually had to take a break at another near by establishment to rehydrate (with gin) before finally figuring out we had to actually find this place. In true speak easy fashion, you have to find the entrance via the subtly marked doorway in the back alley which coincidentally had a marked police car arresting a hobo the first time we walked past the place. Once we figured out how to get inside we weren't disappointed at all. The place was tiny and as it was still early we managed to grab a great table for two downstairs during the happy hour. Our server was great and had done her homework about the gin selection as she had no problem answering our multiple questions. We didn't try any of the food on the menu as I was having too much fun sampling the gin, ohhh the gin. Next time I'm in a back alley in Belltown hopefully it's because I'm on my way back to Bathtub Gin & Co. read more

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I didn't think speakeasies were a thing in Seattle, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear good things about this place and probably went in with higher expectations. However, the space is simply not cozy and shielded enough. While the entrance is in the alleyway, it's a very wide alleyway. It's not super hidden or secret. That's fine. Once you enter, you are faced with a few steps of stairs down and a few steps of stairs up. There are about 4 tables right by the stairs, and there are others tables more hidden in the main room past a door. We got seated at a table right by the stairs. The whole time we were there, whenever someone came in, we would be hit with the light from outside, not to mention it was very disruptive to our conversations and the whole experience. This is the worst design of a speakeasy I have ever encountered. There is not enough separation between the outside world and the establishment for customers sitting right by the entrance. As to the drinks, I admittedly did not get a gin drink, so take this with a grain of salt. I got the Dapper as F***. It was tasty, but not very strong. Not the best cocktail at the $12 price point. My friend got the Flamingo Kid with rum and gin and thought it was only ok, too. Maybe the main room past the door delivers a much better experience. But to make it more fair and consistent for all customers, I sincerely recommend the business rethink the design. read more

Bathtub Gin has a low-key, subtle entrance in the alleyway between 1st and 2nd Ave northwest of Blanchard. The spot has two floors and not a lot of space which adds to the charm and ideally tries to enhance socializing with patrons. They have a set cocktail menu you can look over or you can work with the bartender to make you a little something different. What I can say is that the drink sizes here are larger than most places and strong.... like lights out after two rounds strong. It was certainly cool to experience this place as it carries the somewhat speakeasy theme, though there are others around worth experiencing as well. read more

Bathtub Gin - Entrance - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great speakeasy with great ambiance and service. I'm not the biggest fan of their original cocktail program -- particularly not the Dapper as F*** which while amazingly complex and technical just isn't an enjoyable drink -- but they do all the classics justice. Entrance through the alley is very sketchy, but that's part of the experience and makes sitting down feel like a truly transformative experience -- the main draw of speakeasies IMO. read more

Awesome environment and feel to the whole place, it feels like a hole in a wall kind of place and I loved every moment of it. From sitting down to being served it was a wonderful experience. read more

This was the first speakeasy bar I've ever been to and overall I was a little underwhelmed. I did like the idea of finding the 'hidden' entrance in an alley but after being seated downstairs it sort of lost its appeal for me. I may have enjoyed it a bit more if we sat on a different level or even in the room beside us with the couch and bench; where we sat it was a little distracting each time the door opened. I think it would be a very different experience to actually sit at the bar, especially after reading other reviews stating they got drinks personalized for them from the bartender. As for the drinks, our group of three ordered the exterminating angel, the flamingo kid, and if it ain't broke. Honestly, none of us enjoyed the drinks we ordered but you do get your moneys worth as they were all incredibly strong. If you're indecisive about what drink to get definitely ask, I regret not doing so. read more

Does it mean I'm super cool if I say this place is super cool? Or does it make me a nerd... It's hard to find. I won't leave a hint since it's funner to find it on your own -- it's like a scavenger hunt... with booze! Cozy, dark, little sections to sit in. Funny drink names. E.g., Soviet something, I forget what it was called because we nicknamed it the "Russian Hobo" since it comes in a hobo-ish copper mug. We tried to act as if we were Russian hobos drinking vodka around a fire, which pretty much only meant that we attempted lame Russian accents while swinging our mugs back and forth. read more

Bathtub Gin - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Easy to miss and had to wait in line to get in. Luckily, the bouncer was great and even put up with me talking about his Seattle supersonics hat. He was very fun. Also in line, we made friends with some local homeless and petted a friendly dog. We got in and got a table, ordered a few fancy cocktails. The waitress sucked (rude and not helpful), but we enjoyed our drinks and the atmosphere was fun. The people around us were also having fun and we all struck up some conversations. Would come back! Good for: secretive cocktail when you need to feel as hipster as possible. Not good if: you need bright lighting or friendly service :) read more

Bathtub Gin - Cocktails are interesting and fun - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good drinks and unique venue! Staff is super friendly! I would give out 5 stars except that it was very difficult to find the place. It is in the middle of an alleyway and you wouldnt normally just go open up the door and expect to see a bar (for FIRST-TIME visitors) except you actually recognize the address. read more

This is a gin heavy speakeasy with an amazing gin collection. The Cocktails are good but I would recommend with going for a martini with a gin you've never had. read more

Ambiance was great, only stayed for one drink because we were so upset with the service of the female short-haired brunette waitress. She is very condescending and rude and not very helpful either. When asked about recommendations when deciding between two different drinks, she just said "they're very different drinks so I can't really help you." We were excited to try this place out but she made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Needs an attitude adjustment. Won't be returning. read more

Two story magic happens in this speakeasy throwback. If you manage to find the place you won't regret it. Look for a door in the side a building with plenty of people either coming and going, or waiting to get in. That's pretty much your best shot at spotting the place as the sign is just a silver plaque next to the door. The tenders are knowledgeable and the bars are well stocked. I can recommend the Cynar Sidecar, as it's their custom sidecar on menu. It's sweet with a sour finish that goes down smooth without much bite. While I can't say this place is good for groups (I believe the entire capacity is something like 39) but even still, this is definitely a place to go for those in the know! read more

This bar is so "secret" that it is so tough to find. We had to circle around the area because it was so easy to miss. The ally way is a little sketch though. There were individual people just hanging out in the ally way standing there by themselves. Strange... The bar in itself is cute. I like the brick walls at the bottom level of the bar. It was easy to find seats on a Wednesday evening. The drinks are affordable but a little on the pricier side. I got a glass of wine for about $8 and beer was around $5. The waitress was pretty fast and efficient in getting us our orders, drinks, and check. The bathroom facility was pretty clean and it wasn't so crowded that you have to wait in line. The one thing that I disliked about this place was the lighting. It was kind of weirdly lit where it gave me kind of a head ache. Not a bad bar to come to. I would come back. read more

The drink that I had was 5 STARS. It was called Redbone. I'm not sure how to explain the flavor but it was one of the best drinks I've had. They describe it as a tart springtime cocktail, it definitely wasn't sweet but wasn't too tart, it was just right. It has Brandy in it and bitters but the Brandy isn't overbearing. As for the actual speakeasy, it was pretty small from what I could see, good vibes though. I enjoyed the music, a little old school hip hop the night we went. read more

Bathtub Gin - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When I visited NYC I fell deep in love with speakeasies. So when we were at Dahlia Lounge our waiter suggested we should visit this bar and try their gin martini, we had to. Come on, who wouldn't want to try a bar called "Bathtub Gin & Co"? The bar itself was not hard to find. If u follow the street numbers, by the closest number you'll find a directional sign that says the entrance is located in the back alley. We went in and was lucky to grab a seat by the bar. Apparently reading thru other reviews, the seats downstairs sometimes don't receive timely service. We did not plan to order ordinary wine & cocktails at speakeasies, of course. I must say the cocktails here were not as creative as the NYC speakeasies. One of the drink - death by scorpions, judging by its ingredients it sounded strong (with 151 and all) but when we actually tasted it it was more like a margarita. Speakeasies normally have very unique recipes to make the cocktails very adventurous and outstanding. Waiter at dahlia raved about their smoked onions, but they did not have any. The service we received were quite minimal and the price was a bit on the high side, but the ambient was great. The guests on the bar were a bit louder than NYC speakeasies allow them to be, but it indicated a good time, at least. read more

Bathtub Gin - Death by Scorpion - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Horrible front door lady...rude upon arrival (9/10/22 at 8:30pm) and unfriendly...when we were leaving after just one drink I wanted to go to the restroom and the front door lady saw me walking down the stairs to the main floor and she told me I had to leave with the rest of my group. I told her I was looking for the restroom and she raised her voice and told me I had to leave with my group. read more

I love this place. Definitely will come back when I'm ever in Seattle. It was unfortunate that my friend was getting hungry and we were pretty tipsy since it was our 3rd place we hit that night, so we only had one drink each. We would have stayed longer if they offered small bites. It is in a quiet alley, but you don't have to walk that far from the sidewalk to spot it. Luckily, we spotted another couple who was also looking for the entrance. There's a sign next to the front entrance, so you won't miss it. I've been to other speakeasies, where the entrance was more difficult to find. The inside was dimly lit, which gave it a nice speakeasy vibe to it. The place is small, so you don't want to go with a big group, preferably better for a date or with a small group of people. We were lucky that we were able to snatch a small table for the two of us. I liked how you didn't have to order drinks from the bar because there is also a waitress who comes around often to check up on everyone and take their orders. She was very friendly and gave us great recommendations. I ordered the Death Star cocktail, which was strong but tasty. It reminded me of a Manhattan...or was it an Old Fashioned? Either way, it was tasty. Their drinks are strong and worth the money. I can't wait to come here again! read more

Went here twice during my visit to Seattle. It is in an alley, so a little hard to find but that's what makes it a speakeasy! Upon walking in, they are quick to greet you. There is a choice between going downstairs for full service or upstairs to the bar area. They have a menu with specialty cocktails for $12 each or you can get a well cocktail for about $8. They play chill rap music, overall the vibe is very chill and feels like any other speakeasy I've been to. The staff are extremely nice and accommodating, they make you feel welcome. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Seattle as well as locals! read more

Bathtub Gin - Flamingo kid - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great cocktails and vibes. Dark and moody with a side of cocktails. Obviously a speakeasy with a hidden entrance. Pretty easy to find with a little extra direction. read more

Loved this place, incredible service from start to finish. The door/security guy was like a host, getting me comfortable and excited to enter. The bartender...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. So efficient and the drinks were unique read more

This was my second Seattle speakeasy. What I did like about this place was all the brick and dark wood. I also liked all the gin! My Heart of Glass, a seasonal concoction, was the best on our table by far. My friend's gin/citrus thing was sooo strong though, and her husbands Singapore Sling was lacking. read more

I would give this place a 4.5 only because they don't do food. This place doesn't do food, they only serve drinks! Plus, the bar is small so I'm glad my group of ten managed to get seats downstairs because we took over the whole bottom floor. The downstairs area looked like it could hold about 14-18 people. Upstairs is a bar with a small table and barstools. I think it would hold only about 15 people or so. I opted for the custom made drink that's only $10 and ordered a cucumber drink that had some sweetness to it. I loved it!! I also had the St. Peters which felt like a light alcoholic grape drink with a broken fig on the bottom of the glass. Very cute and cozy place. Had a more laid back speakeasy feel like Needle and Thread. I would definitely be back, but only after getting some food beforehand. You can't bring in food in either... It is also hard to find.. it is in an alleyway between 1st and 2nd ave with a small sign that isn't lit up.. if you were able to find Knee High... you'd be able to find Bathtub Gin just as easily. read more

Bartender at rocco's suggested this place. It was easy to find due to presence of bouncer outside. There is not a big sign or anything though to say hey there's a bar here. It's two levels. Upstairs is a small bar. Downstairs is like a basement in an old house with some small tables and another room, the "library" which is like a living room area. I had a wheat beer for $5 and the gf had a $9 cocktail off the menu. We did not like either. The beer tasted like the equivalent of a cheap beer and the cocktail was too tart. We sent that back and they added some sugar. Still was just ok. In summary, our drinks were not great, service was ok but not overly attentive or friendly, but the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Atmosphere was the main selling point in my opinion. read more

Ignore those who say it's hidden in an alleyway. Fact is there is a whole parking lot centered on the door. You could park and still door someone off at the door without issue. The drinks are good. So long as your not next to a party of 8 who thinks they are the only people there, you can easily have a conversation and enjoy your drink. Only 39 people in at a time. I give the waitress credit since she has to go up and down stairs all night to explain the speed of service. However she also had to be reminded about the glasses of water we asked for 30 minutes earlier. Great place to take someone. read more

Drinks are great (they look great and they are tasty) but a bit on the pricy side. The bartender was very friendly. The place is a little hard to find. It's in an alley. All in all it's a lovely place that I would go back to and recommend for a fancy well made drink. read more

Awesome place to come for drinks. This bar is very intimate and small. Intimate and small in the best way possible. Ahh and the drinks, it was just something about them, so simple yet delicious. I wouldn't come here with a big group of people. But I would come here with a special somebody. Or a friend. Come here for a nightcap after an evening of fun or a pit stop before an event. Everyone is sitting so close together it's easy to fall into conversation with a neighboring table or bump into somebody while passing down the stairway but the vibe was so positive and friendly. I certainly enjoyed this place and will be back when I'm in the area it's actually next to one of my favorite restaurants Wasabi. read more

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Holy cow, this place is home of the best cocktail I had in Seattle! Plus, the setting is cozy and not even remotely pretentious. The bartenders I had were very open to educating drinkers about cocktails and liquors, and did not seem eager to put us off as being "dumber" than them on these topics. I really appreciated their insight and guidance. And, the drinks were memorably delicious! PRO TIP: get there early, as there are very few tables. read more

I think I could really dig this place, but my experience of trying to partake was extremely negative, and not something I'd wish on anyone trying to have a fun Saturday night out with a friend. My friend and I arrived to this secret back-alley entrance. I got excited and entered the door, noticing some people smoking and hanging out outside, but away from, the door. None of them spoke to us as we entered the door. We started to walk up the stairs, all the time, no door bouncer or anything. We got up near the bar and a woman rudely said "Oh hey, did you just walk right in here? You know there's a line out there to come in?" We politely made our way back down the stairs and out the door, only to be looked at poorly by all the people outside when we came out. We stood in the line for like 10 seconds and decided that the situation wasn't handled properly by the staff, and so we left and went somewhere around the corner for our next few drinks of the night. Bathtub Gin & Co - you lost our business. Maybe next time have someone watch the door and actually triage your line instead of kicking out two nice women with good intentions who just wanted to have some good drinks on a Saturday night. read more

Worst bar experience that I have ever had. Waited 30 min after ordering my drink to get the worst drink of my life. Tried to close out my tab and had to wait 30 more minutes because the server was too busy. Stay away. read more

I really wanted to like this place Let's start with noting it is REALLY small, capacity is 35-40 max. Which basically means there will be a line to get in, which is not the end of the world but if you are part of a large group it could mean a long wait. The entrance is in an alley, speak easy style, except the line of people basically gives it away. We did have a dump truck come by (surprised those run on Saturday nights!) to collect trash while we were in line. The bouncer/security guy was actually really nice, very friendly. Since we were visiting from out of town he gave some suggestions for things to do in Seattle. It probably took our group of 5 about 40 min to get in. Once it was our turn we were given a high top table in the basement level. 4 barstools for a party of 5... and basically they told us one person would have to stand (umm,ok... what was the point of waiting in line- could have just stood by the bar, right?). The menu has a list of 10+ cocktails. All sound pretty interesting and creative based off the ingredients. Then our waitress comes. I have NEVER met such a rude server in all my life. She seriously should not be working as a waitress or anything that requires communication and service. When asked which cocktail she would recommend as less sweet more citrus in profile she essentially said she can't make a recommendation because everyone has a different flavor profile. Umm yes but I just explained what I was looking for. She became super defensive and went on to explain all the drinks are only sweetened with the natural juices from the fruits (not exactly... saw agave listed on several drinks). Then she went on to say this current drink menu has only been out for 2 weeks... ok that makes sense, you haven't tried them all yet! Just say so! Nope, she got super defensive again and said she's tried them all. Holy moly we were going in circles and finally I said whatever I'll just try Fuzzy Blossom. It's got citrus. The Spring Training was also listed as citrusy and tart, my husband ended up with that. When she left our entire group was speechless, horrified and laughing all at once. Our drinks came, presentation was nice. Flavors were okay. Decent, nothing wowing, def not worth a trip back given lining up in an alley, not appropriately being seated and mostly the terrible terrible service. read more

Finally made it over here after hearing about this place from a friend over and over again! I can't say I was super impressed. It was, to me, another typical Seattle bar with bougie craft cocktails pretending to be a Speakeasy. You can find Bathtub Gin in the alley (apparently what they call "Gin Alley") between 2nd & 1st just off Blanchard. Be aware: if you're not used to city alleys, especially in Seattle, and you're going later at night, you'll run into lots of rats, just to fare warn you! The doorman was friendly and invited us to sit downstairs or venture upstairs where there might be a wait (there were only 3 of us and we came on a Friday night around 1 am). Upstairs is small, nothing fancy, a few comfy seats in the corner to the left and a bar with room for about 6ish people. The drink I ordered I hated, and the bartender was super friendly in making a different suggestion for me, which I really enjoyed. I'll come back here again because they do have a GREAT gin selection, something I'm just now getting into. read more

I've never visited an establishment so dismissive of excited potential patrons. We waited for more than 20 minutes to enter. After this point, we were told that the establishment was full and that it would likely be 20 more minutes, so dutifully we left and came back in 20 minutes to enter. Understandably estimates can be off so we were offered a text message/call when a table opened up but were told to wait around the area. 3+ hours later we have heard nothing. The drinks here are good but to treat your patrons like this is despicable. We would have preferred an honest response of "too busy tonight", rather than be told to wait around and expect a response. read more