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Really cool, intimate vibe. Can't seat more than 30 people I would say. You'll head upstairs immediately and there's a small number of tables and then a handful of bar seats available. I'd suggest a seat at the bar so you can see all the cocktails getting made and converse with some expert bartenders. We had a great time. The cocktails were great, definitely creative, some twists on classics, and because it's such a small venue the service was quicker than I would've otherwise expected. Would definitely return!
Nice dark vibe for a date night cocktail. I like their selection of gins and other spirits and the service was friendly.
Such a gem! As a Gin lover I stumbled across this little bar. Funny enough, I ordered a coconut Negroni which was delicious. A great place for the guys to hang, or bring a friend!! Immaculate vibes. I loved the bartender and service was consistent and fun.
Very cool spot hidden in an alley in seattle. If you like gin, they're full of it! Our cocktails were well balanced, and I really enjoyed the spicy ness of the peppercorn in mine. Service was attentive and drinks were quick! We arrived right after they opened, and were sat right away. But this place is tiny! So if they fill up you may wait a bit.
We loved everything about BT&G! The whole vibe was on point for a speakeasy. Very laidback and social. We were immediately welcomed by a very knowledgeable waitress whole knew her way around different brands of gin! The drinks were top notch as well. This may be my new favorite hidden gem!
Lowkey speak easy with an extensive list of gins (and other spirits). Friendly bartenders with approachable attitudes and good recommendations. They have everything from sweet, bitter, balanced, whatever you want and how you want it. Inside is small and first come first serve. The later it gets the less chance of finding a seat. Last time I came in, I was an early bird (Around 7:30pm on a week night) so was able to find seating.
One of our friends found this little gem of a speakeasy for us to visit, and thankfully we went because it was such a cool experience! When you get to the location, it's an apt building and tells you to go around back. This is when, I'd say the experience starts, bc as you walk around, you end up in an ally at a back door that could seem to be considered to some as a bit sketchy! But we were committed to the cause! So in we went, and were greeted and seated promptly. Definitely more of an original speakeasy type vs the fancy dolled up ones you see all over IG, which made this that much better! We were seated in a dimly lit room that had some great music going that was a very chill, yet upbeat vibe. Joe was our rad server for the evening, and was great at recommending some cocktails for us based on our alcohol preferences. I opted for the old fashion which was a great choice for a delicious nightcap. If you find your way being in downtown Seattle, definitely give it a go and enjoy!
Have been wanting to try this place for awhile some friends and I happen to be in the area for dinner and one of my friends suggested stopping in here for a night cap. We had a table downstairs dark space but so much character. The tim ceiling and lighting as you walk into the entrance. We loved our server so knowledgeable about the cocktails and the brands if gin. was great assisting my friend at selecting the perfect gin for his negroni. Attentive and friendly let my friend have a taste of the Gin she suggested for the Negroni on its on which we appreciated.
This place gives somewhat speakeasy feels as it can be fairly easy to walk past this place without noticing, especially when it's not busy. It's located in the alley between 1st and 2nd Ave, and on a warmer day, you will be walking past rancid trash to get to the destination. The unfavorable exterior transforms into a somewhat classy and traditional ambience inside. The bar has upstairs bar and downstairs table seating, so take your pick since it's walk-in only and they take no reservations. I went here on a Tuesday after dinner around 7pm and I was surprised to find I was the only one there. I opted to sit at the bar for more interactions with the bartender and see their craft. I got the Aria de Capo which drinks like a dirty martini but a bit more citrusy from the lemons used. I was open to try and know it wasn't really my thing, but it's better than a traditional dirty martini. I also got the Mama and the Judge that is sweeter and more balanced. It's more tropical and much easier to drink. The straw they gave was very fragile so be careful, but the bartender was nice to give a handful of straws to pick in case the straw breaks midway. Service is good as the bartender had a good balance of having conversation versus making drinks and doing other housekeeping stuff. Overall, this is a decent bar in Belltown, a timely classic. I'd like to see more gin based drinks in the menu given this named as a gin bar, especially given the wide selection of gins on deck!
This was our first time at a speakeasy and this was a great introduction. We were taken into a dark and sketchy alleyway to find a wooden door. The bar took me back to the Shrek 2 movie. Made me feel like I'm at a small, traditional, old-timey, classic, prohibition-era bar but also the ambience of Shrek. It was so cool. The bartender really took care of us and gave us great recommendations, even for those of us who don't like gin. The vibes, drinks, and everything was perfect to end the night. We were very lucky to be placed at the bar because I do believe that is the best place to be.
Unpretentious speakeasy with great cocktails in Belltown. It is tucked away in the back alley of 2nd Ave. We usually stop here for drinks after dinner. The drinks are always great and the bartender is friendly. I had the never heard of escanaba from the menu and my boyfriend described what kind of drinks he preferred, and the bartender worked his magic. Both our drinks were well balanced. This would be a great spot for a date night or solo date.
A cool speakeasy--the following reasons made it a speakeasy for me: the entrance is in a back alleyway where as a first timer you'll likely wonder if you're at the right spot, the inside lighting is dim, there are 3 levels to this place although the bottom floors are small, and they have a pretty great cocktail menu. We had a party of 4 and got there around 9pm on a Saturday and stood in line behind another group in front of us and got in after about a 15-20 minute wait. No reservation or password was required. I wasn't sure how the process of getting in would be since it varies for each speakeasy, but this one was a great one if you're looking for a spot you don't have to plan too much ahead of time for. We never got a chance to see the top level that has the bar since we were led to our table that was in a small room downstairs tucked away. Our table ordered varies drinks (multiple whiskey and gin drinks) and the only drink name I can remember was Death Star. It was a good spot for us to catch up with our friends over some drinks at last minute notice. read more
4 years ago
I loveeeeee gin and was super pumped to come here. My friends who didn't like gin still appreciated this place and their cocktails, and they received guidance from the waitress on what to order. I would've enjoyed this speakeasy a lot more on a chill weekday rather than a Friday night. My friends and I arrived around 10:30PM on a Friday, and we waited outside in line for approximately an hour. The smaller your group, the more likely you'll be admitted in. Our group had 4 people. 1-3 person groups were admitted before us. Don't try to sneak in because the bouncer will kick you out. Also saw some people get kicked out for being too rowdy, I think. Service: Once our group was admitted, we had to wait in a corner where a waitress took our orders. She was helpful and knowledgeable about gin. I asked for more floral gins and she listed out 5 to choose from. You can also order other liquors; they had Ardbec 10-year old whiskey Cocktail: I ordered the Fuzz Blossom and replaced the default gin base (forgot which one - it's their well gin) for the Mirabeau. I originally wanted the Herb & Garden Elderflower gin, but they were out :( Fuzz Blossom is subtly sweet and very floral. Ambiance: Once seating was available, we were shown in a brick room with leather couches and chairs and other Victorian-esque decor. We shared the room with other people. You don't need to talk to others, but since my group was feeling friendly as well as two other groups, we ended up intermingling with each other which was super fun! We bonded over the music being played (solely Kendrick Lamar) and Australian accents. read more
4 years ago
Definitely a unique experience coming here to Bathtub Gin -- the entrance is literally located in an alley, so it took us a bit to find it (thankfully they do have a small plaque with their name on it, so you'll know it when you see it). No password or anything special to get in, just knocked to see if they had room inside. The inside is super super small with three levels (you enter at the middle of the stairs), so everyone is seated very close to each other. There was a "bouncer" or staff member standing at the door or sitting just inside when they are at capacity. The first time we visited, we had to wait outside for a good 30 minutes before another party left and we were allowed in (and they let us stand in a corner first before being seated at the bar). Simple and unique cocktails menu, though I imagine you can likely ask for something custom if you wanted as well. Lots of people both on weekend and weekday evenings, so its a popular spot. Tip well as the bartender was definitely busy the entire night. Worth a visit if you can find the door! read more
Loved the vibes of this speakeasy! Back alley entrance was only slightly sketchy :) The guy at the door seated us upstairs shortly at a high table adjacent to the bar. The bartender and waitress were great and recommended two great after-dinner cocktails - especially loved rose through a sidewalk! This spot had a great evening ambiance for a second stop in a date night. Would definitely come back to try more! read more
2 years ago
The ambience was great and the drinks were very creative! I enjoyed sitting in the half tub chairs. read more
2 years ago
Great little speakeasy with an amazing mixologist, cool atmosphere, and delicious and unique drinks. read more
1 year ago
One word to describe the vibe, service, servers and mixologist: AMAZING! To start off the process, the time it takes to enter even when there is a long line is less than 15 mins. tops. We went on a Friday evening and, though there were 4 parties ahead of us of various sizes, we were able to get in within 15 minutes. This place is 2 stories and the upstairs is quite cozy with a good selection of books. We got seats at the bar. Once we were seated, the mixologist did not wait a second and immediately asked for our order. He had a lot of patience in answering our questions about the different mock tails they offered and gave us suggestions based on what our taste it. My friend got the Meyer Enticer and I got the Hawaii Kai III. They both tasted exactly how their profiles were described in the menu. The most important thing to note about their drinks in general is, while you are sipping on them, you will not even notice there is any sort of alcohol in it because the subtle flavors (i.e., espresso, macadamia, mango, lime, etc.) are perfectly combined such that you can't taste the alcohol. Throughout the time we were at the bar, the servers and mixologist did an amazing job an ensuring our experience was seamless and we were enjoying our drinks. Would definitely hit this place up when I am back in the area again! read more
Cool speakeasy vibe in Belltown. The entrance is down a kinda sketchy looking alleyway, and there was a bit of a waitlist for us to get in. Luckily it's in a great location, and we just went to a different bar across the street to wait it out. We were seated downstairs in what used to be the old living room. The entire place used to be a house, and there are mini bathtub Easter eggs everywhere, including a giant full size one in the main room! It's split in two now, and you can sit in either half as a seat. The living room area is meant to be like one big family gathering I guess, because the bouncer made us talk to and get to know one another, as he said that upheld the spirit of the place. I think most of the groups in the room this time were pretty shy, so that didn't work out too well, but something to note for other introverts looking to get seated here! The drinks were fine but nothing memorable that another bar couldn't easily recreate. The ambience is definitely unique and the story behind the speakeasy is super cool. It's fun to explore the house afterwards too, but it is a pretty small and cramped location. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Bathtub comes up in the list every time you look for a good Bar in Seattle and I had extremely high hopes from them .we lucked out this time as we impulsively walked-in and got a table as soon as we got there . On a previous occasion the wait times were so long that we had ended up leaving . True to the spirit of a speakeasy it is located in an alley across a parking lot and dumpsters. A very small sign is the only indication outside but its not very hard to find if you know what you are looking for . The space is small even though its across two floors but has an old world charm - minimalist décor ,dim lighting , exposed brick walls , lots of books , shelves brimming with beautiful bottles of various booze, and a few tables and chairs and couches . The cocktail menu surprisingly is limited - I say surprising because booze is the only thing they serve and I expected them to have a little more variety for craft cocktails .They do have an extensive Gin list and I can see a Gin lover really appreciating this place . The drinks came out fast and looked inviting . We had - Diamond Hands Star Gazer Fuzz Blossom JellyFish sting The drinks were well made and interesting .We decided to move on only after one round because we did not find much else on the menu we wanted to try , however our server did let us know that the bartenders are more than happy to whip up something based on our preferences . I would probably try to grab a seat upstairs at the bar next time as the bartenders ensure you have a good time with anecdotes and stories behind the drinks . read more
1 year ago
I loved this speakeasy! The entrance was in an alleyway. We had to wait a bit to get in, but when we got in, we were surprised by the interiors. The place is dimly lit with soft music and has a great aesthetic. It definitely provides the true speakeasy experience. We tried the Death Star, Great Arrival and To the moon cocktails. The to the moon was my absolute favorite. The service was fast and the server had great recommendations. A must try in Seattle! read more
2 years ago
I loved this place! Service was excellent. Loved the vibe and how dark it is. Drinks were delicious. I ordered their tamarind drink, highly recommend. I can't wait to come back. read more
3 years ago
Fun and intimate speakeasy for any gin lover! The entrance is in the back alley way. The downstairs seating is much bigger in size and has more seating available, then the small and narrow upstairs seating area. My drink was fun but also very heavy in gin flavor. read more
2 years ago
This is a cute little speakeasy in Seattle downtown serving amazing Gin based cocktails. This bar is in the basement of a building and the entrance is from an alley. We stop by here pretty often and always love their cocktails. We ordered their Death Star (our fav from their current menu), to the moon, diamond hands and bang your drum. While all of them taste great, Death Star is our fav. Do not surprised by their wait times. We almost always have an hour long wait during peak hours. Service is great, drinks are awesome, space is limited but I definitely recommend stopping by here. read more
3 years ago
I've been wanting to go here for such a long time due to the long wait on weekends. We finally went on a Wednesday, no wait! The vibe is nice, very speakeasy like, not great for big groups. We each had a cocktail. The list was small, one did not taste the best. Given lack of options, we just had one drink and left. I was uncertain if we could request a drink or what else they had to offer that maybe we didn't experience. Not a bad experience, but don't get the hype on this one. read more
4 years ago
"A fabulous little bar hidden in an alley in an old boiler room." If this sounds like your kind of vibe, you're probably already here. BUT Places like this are only as good as the folks shaking and mixing, and on that front, BG is just as awesome as its tragically hip setting would suggest. Cocktails range from perfectly done classics to inventive creations that are less about putting nine weird things into a drink and more about creating amazing flavors. Ready for a memorable drink with some friendly locals and visiting tourists? Jump in the tub. read more
3 years ago
It was the coldest night of 2024. We were visiting and quickly cut down an alley. I think with the wind chill we were looking at 10 degrees. So we get to the door. Quickly opened it and was quickly met with a chest bump back outside haha! Not literally but the door man guards that door really well. He checked our IDs and quickly seated us by the electric fire pit. We scanned the menu for some drinks. Ordered our drinks and waited. As we waited a few larger groups came in and seated on the same room. My companion was not a fan of his hoity toity drink. But he's easy. Vodka and soda or Jack n coke kind of guy. The appreciation of the fancy drinks does not exist. Now if you are an IPA drinker you will also enjoy this place. I'm not an IPA drinker or cocktails. But I found a great cider. We may have stayed longer but one of the gentleman in our area of one of those groups had their arm pits screaming at us. So we had to exit. The finding of the door is one of the best parts of this experience. Just go and enjoy it! read more
Went on a Friday night w/ the hubby and had a great time. We had no reservations place so we waited in line about 20-30mins, not bad at all. The ambiance is cozy and truly gives the speakeasy vibes. Their cocktails are handcrafted to perfection. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more
3 years ago
This place was a pleasant surprise. As soon as you walk in the door you know it's a legit speakeasy! The drinks were perfect. I ordered a Manhattan and it was made perfectly. read more
On our way out of a comedy show, we wanted to check out a speakeasy, so I did a quick google search and came across this one! And what a lucky happenstance, as we loved our time there! We first went to the front of the building (which is a hotel), where there was a sign to go through the back alleyway to get in. So we turned the corner and kept walking til we hit a little alley -- a trash truck literally came by to pick up trash while we were waiting in line! We were told 45 min wait when we first got there, as it was at capacity, but then we saw people walking out, so we decided to wait. After about 15 minutes, we were let in! The bar is in a basement area of a hotel, so we were led downstairs to a small, dimly lit room. Service was a little on the slow side. We waited about 10 minutes until our waitress came around to get our drink orders. There is a one-stall restroom downstairs. It's pretty tiny, but that's expected in a speakeasy-type bar. Very cozy atmosphere. I got the han bonita - reposado tequila, falernum, citron soju, pineapple syrup, lime, chinese 5-spice. My partner got the diamond hands - gin and kumquat. For my second round, I got the same drink but substituted with mezcal in place of tequila. Loved both drinks, but definitely enjoyed that smoky mezcal! We ran into another couple who also had attended the comedy show, so we had a grand time laughing about some of the jokes that Ronny Chieng made. Definitely recommend stopping by if you have the chance! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
What an amazing and unique spot. The ambience is just so cozy and a great spot to have a drink before a nice dinner or come by for a quick night cap. I spent a few hours here with friends just catching up and enjoying this friendly and unique place. Definite recommend to try out. The menu is small yet interesting. A bit on the pricy side $15 for a 6 oz glass was a bit on the high side this the 5 stars. Highly recommend simply for the experience. read more
5 years ago
Went here tonight on a Monday night and had a great time. Had a little bit of a wait outside with just one group ahead of us. Tables are first come first serve. There is no waiting list. You must wait outside the door in line to get in. There is maybe seating for 8-10 small parties total inside if I counted correctly. We waited about 20 minutes to get in. They did come outside to take our drink order and bring us drinks outside which was really cool and I especially loved that the server even came out to check how our drinks were after we got them outside. The ambiance inside is dark and music playing in the background but quiet enough that you can hold a conversation with the other people in your party. Overall great experience and will go back if I find myself in Seattle again. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Sneak on in to this fantastic speakeasy in Belltown located in the alley. Get here early as there can be a wait to get in. The atmosphere is cool and the drinks are fantastic. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. If your looking for a fun time out, this is the place to seek for some good drinks and conversation as a date or with friends. A must visit. read more
The drinks here were really amazing but the servers are kind of mean. It's no reservation so we waited in line outside before we were allowed in. When we entered, the bouncer told us to wait in a corner and then a server came by and gave us some menus. I figured that we were just waiting inside instead of outside. The server ended up taking our orders and then handed us our drinks. I was confused, so I just asked for clarification on how to get on a list for a table, and they glared at me, telling me that I needed to wait... Okay I get that and I see you don't want any questions so I won't say anything again... We ended up almost finishing our drinks after standing for 10 minutes and then the server told us there was a table available so we sat, took the last sips, paid, and left. read more
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2205 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Belltown
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(206) 728-6069
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Does this please allow smoking? I'm just looking for a cigar lounge but Seattle is so uncool and boring that there are little to no cigar bars?
Does not allow smoking, sorry!
Do they have absinthe?
Can I make a reservation through an app or Yelp or would a walk in near 6 be okay? Voicemail been full for 2 days
I just walked up and waited 15 mins to get in without reservations. It was around that time as well.
Is it LGTBQ+ aka Alphabet Mafia friendly? #ILoveSeattle
Is this place open right now? Any covid updates?
Yea! There's an outdoor patio :) my assumption though is they aren't open atm due to the terrible aqi
Is there a dress code?
Not at all. But the place is nice so you want to wear something appropriately, casual smart I would say
Is it 21+ or is 20 okay?
It is 21+. A gentleman sits right at the door checking IDs
Do I need to make a reservation or call in advance?
No, recommend that you show up earlier before 7 pm so that you don't have to wait outside
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