Overall: A+ // 6 stars A top bar pick for sure in Seattle that blends Southeast Asian flavors with bespoke speakeasy vibes for a enthusiastically delightful experience all around, without breaking the bank the same way you would at a NYC speakeasy. Highly recommend. Pho Shot - It is a shame to come to this bar and not try their famed pho washed whiskey shots and then chase it with pho broth. The intensity of the shot to just start the night well followed by a hangover comfort broth of extra concentrated fragance is just a top unique experience that makes this a bar that I eagerly want to return time and time again. Pho Cup - Just as before, such a playful twist on a traditional pho that eats well, but then is presented in this fun large instant noodle style paper bowl that really immerses the speakeasy bar vibe experience. The Emperor - Complex cocktail with details that keep on giving; the coconut jelly is such a fun refreshing twist; serving the drinks on the rocks works well for that stronger proof alc, and the engraving really embeds another dimension of the Asian durian twist to the drinking experience. Food: +1 Presentation: +2 Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

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Love this place! We came on a weekday with a group of 7 and only waited about 20 min, which felt pretty reasonable given how small this place it. The bar has fun lively atmosphere, and the drinks are clearly created with a lot of care. The standout for me was cooling water - refreshing, layered and memorable. The rest of the cocktails were also lovely with creative flavor combinations that felt balanced and easy to drink. Don't skip the food - they are plated thoughtfully and packed with flavor, making them perfect for sharing with a group while you work through their cocktail menu. This is easily one of the best cocktail bar options in the area - stylish, creative and genuinely fun that works well for both groups and date nights. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

For a weekday dinner at 7 PM, my friend and I were lucky enough to grab a seat. Note, this is located inside the restaurant, upstairs. There are limited seats, so keep that in mind if you are planning to visit. We started off with cocktails, which were both great and had a nice kick to them. For appetizers, we began with the spring rolls that were light and paired with a fantastic peanut sauce. The salad was much larger than we anticipated, but it was full of flavor and balanced the meal really well. For our main, we ordered the pho cup which comes in an adorable cup noodle container. It is a great touch and makes it very easy to take leftovers to go since they provide lids for them. The bar provides a much darker, moodier atmosphere than the restaurant downstairs, though you do hear some of the noise from below when it gets busy. They have a great drink menu with beautiful Vietnamese inspired cocktails, and we will definitely be back to try more items! read more

Phocific Standard Time - Spring roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food/drinks - well craft cocktails that are very cute. we got the fortune cookies just because i need something to eat when i drink. they were spicier than i was expecting and more than i could handle! but im weak! would def come back and get another drink and try the other foods. Service - a short wait to get inside even late at night! but once we got up there, very friendly bartenders. Ambiance - cute upstairs area. a giant bar with seats around and a few smaller tables. would be hard with a big group. read more

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Phocific Standard Time is a small speakeasy located on top of Pho Bac in Downtown Seattle. It's a small bar area with seating for about 15 people I would say. I would definitely go early if you want to make sure you have a good spot. A lot of their drinks are more asian inspired with infusions of different flavors you wouldn't find in other bars. I would definitely come back but parking is a pain since it's in DT Seattle. Sanitation: very clean (5/5) Staff: (4/5) Chyrsanthemum Martini (4/5) This was really good and smooth. It is definitely more liquor forward but it has more of a floral aftertaste. I would get this if you want something faster to drink as it's only 3oz. Cooling Water (4/5) The Cooling water was a nice drink as well. I would definitely say the flavors were a little light on this drink but the frozen lychee that was a cute garnish. Xa Lad (5/5) I thought the salad was really good with the dressing, the croutons were a little too crunchy on some of the parts. I would definitely order this again cause it was a good portion size. Nachos (5/5) The crab nachos were really good, the cheese sauce had some fish sauce infused into which gave it more of an asian flare. The way that real crab meat was incorporated was good as well. There was an assortment of veggies that tasted slightly pickled that made it a little refreshing. I think if they decided to do wonton chips, it would put it over the top but still very tasty overall. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Chrysanthemum Martini and Cooling Water - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am so happy I had the opportunity to come here! There was no line when I went an hour after opening. The drinks menu is so elaborate and explored flavor combinations I've never seen before. I got the tamarind ice drink which has tequila, tamarind, peanut and a peanut glass candy! The balance between the sourness of the tamarind and the savory component of the drink was delightful! The candy reminded me of a childhood peanut candy I love! I would definitely return to try out some more drinks! The ambiance was nice and relaxing with a sophisticated feel! read more

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This is a Speakeasy bar located on the upstairs of a regular pho and banh mi restaurant. Upon walking up, the staff asked us to use the tablet for queue despite no on waiting ahead. The space is small, with a main center bar area and few small tables around so I understand that it could just be crowd control. The menu had a lot of fun drinks and snacks, including pho in a cup, presented like an instant cup noodles ramen. We ended up getting a few things to try. Overall, enjoyed the creativeness of the drinks and vibe. Prices are a bit high, but we had a good time! read more

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Phocific Standard Time (PST) is one of my favorite speakeasy-style bars in Seattle. Located inside and above Pho Bac, PST is a small, cozy bar to get Vietnamese inspired cocktails. As a Vietnamese girl, I love having a place with unique drinks and Vietnamese representation. The bartenders are also very friendly and fun to strike up a conversation with. The drinks take inspiration from many different Vietnamese foods instead of sticking to the basics. We got a variety of drinks, and they were all very good, some a little stronger than others. The surprise winner was "Khoa Was Here", a shot of Jameson with pho broth. The pho broth is super savory, and shocking goes well with the Jameson, making it a very smooth experience. As much as I love PST, it's not somewhere I visit often due to the size. It's a very tiny bar, holding only about 20 people max. They don't take reservations, so the wait can be long, as a lot of people like to take their time and relax. Parking in this area can also be difficult to find. But if you have a free evening and want to grab a drink with a friend, I'd recommend trying Phocific Standard Time. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

absolutely love this bar!! love the fusion drinks and many small bite options. there can be a wait and they don't take reservations, would recommend coming early to secure a spot! there's not that many seats. drinks are unique, and has vietnamese vibes. read more

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I love Phocific standard time. Has someone who's always trying to find Vietnamese food in the Seattle area particularly downtown Seattle this place is really delicious. Has a ton of great Vietnamese fusion drinks and cocktails and serves up some really good difficult to find Vietnamese foods such as tapioca dumplings, they have really fun appetizers and this is a great place to hang out with friends. If you are in the downtown Seattle area, super convenient and very close to the Seattle Westlake Station light rail station as well and free parking in the Amazon buildings on the weekends ambience is really really great and it is an overall good experience read more

I was pleased to see so many savory flavor drinks on the menu. The interior was moody and calm. Only negative was that the service was unpersonable. read more

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It's not exactly a speak easy, just a way for a restaurant to efficiently use their upstairs space. But they managed to use it effectively. It's quite cute upstairs and drowns out the noise from downstairs well. While I didn't have their food, the 3 cocktails that we shared were nice and refreshing with a homage to Vietnam. Bartenders were really friendly and engaging. It's really a 3 star place but our experience with the friendly bartenders pushed it up to 4 stars. read more

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Hidden on the second level of a pho store! Super cute, it seems popular since they don't have many seats inside and have a kiosk to join the waitlist. I went on a Thursday night and only had to wait like 10 minutes luckily! The drinks are very unique and I wish I could have tried more! But this might also be a place to go if you like more alcohol forward drinks. I went by the ingredients for my first too drinks and they were too strong for my friend and I. But once I asked for recommendations saying I like a little less alcohol forward the next two drinks were great! Dua dua coconut - a lot more alcohol forward than I would expect based on the description. 2.5/5 La dua Pandan - also very alcohol forward. The candied flower helps to tone down the strong drink but the flower is only slightly sweet and a bit more on the tart side. Not my type overall and I don't taste Pandan at all 1.75/5 Nuoc mat cooling water - very well balanced! Not too sweet and light. I don't really taste americano, it's more on the fruity side 3.25/5 Dom dom firefly - great balance of sweet sour and not too strong alcohol! Liked this one a lot 3.5/5 read more

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Had a fantastic time at this bar. Lots of unique drinks that I enjoyed more than expected. The Cooling Water is sweet with a refreshing fruit on top. The ube cheesecake didn't have as strong of a flavor as I was hoping for, but still delicious. The bartender was very knowledgeable about his types of alcohol and friendly enough to delve into all the specifics on our ordered drinks. Inside was dim lit with bar seating. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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I'm not the biggest drinker, but the ambiance was wonderful and intimate, and I enjoyed the Vietnamese-inspired cocktails. We got there towards the end of Saturday night and waited about 15 minutes for a party of two. It was an interesting experience waiting in the bright restaurant area before going up to the bar. We ordered the boozy pandan drink & cooling water, which had fun, fruity notes to it. The real ringer was the crab dip, it was absolutely delicious, and we would 1000% order again. I would return to try the other drinks, especially the "Khoa Was Here" for the pho broth shot! read more

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Cocktails were interesting and diverse, something for everyone! Bahn mi hit the spot too. Small but cozy interior, quick service.

The vibes the food the service! 100/10 amazing was visiting and if we do go back will definitely visit again. read more

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This is a semi-speakeasy bar accessible through Pho Bac. The bar is on the second floor and they have limited bar seating and table seating. The bartenders/host are very attentive and kind. The menu is extensive for a speakeasy, offering great twists on classic Vietnamese ingredients. We tried the Nuoc Mat(Cooling Water), La Dua(Pandan), and Phin-tini. The Cooling Water was very refreshing and comes with 4 pieces of frozen Logan fruit. The Pandan was quite strong with a hint of the classic Pandan flavor. The Phin-Tini was perfect, a balance Vietnamese coffee flavor with Pandan dust. Out of all three, the Phin-tini has to be my favorite. We also ordered the Banh Bot Loc as a snack, it was delicious. They have plenty of snack options as well. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, not too classy but also casual enough. It's very dimly lit. We came at a time where there was no wait, but considering a weekend would require a bit of a wait. read more

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I've been meaning to check out Phởcific Standard Time for years now, and finally got the chance to this month. Owned by the people of Phở Bắc and located upstairs inside the downtown location. My friends and I came around 9pm on a Friday, and only needed to wait about fifteen minutes. The space is small, it was inside the mezzanine away from the main restaurant. However, a very warm and intimate atmosphere with a dimly-lit setting. We sat at one of the tables by the shutter-windows, but you could definitely see the best vibes were at the bar section. The three of us ordered different drinks, the quynh bee/queen bee, dua dua/coconut, and the la dua/pandan. I ordered the pandan cocktail, which you could truly taste the flavour. It was super tasty and refreshing, I would describe it as florally/fragrant. I tried a bit of my friend's coconut cocktail which was also nice, little on the stronger side. There were so many signature cocktails to try, and they all sounded so good! Would love to try the food next time too. As a Vietnamese-American I truly appreciate being able to see the culture more reflected in different ways that's not just being a typical eatery. By seeing each drink inspired by the flavours of Vietnam it makes me feel grateful to have this space. My friends and I will most surely come back again soon! read more

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Hmm, we walked upstairs from the pho place and entered a separate universe. Think of the bar scene in Star Wars. An eclectic mix of customers were noshing on pho and various types of app like dishes. There wasn't a din, so you could hear each other. Sadly, I didn't see anyone with three eyes or 6 arms...or even a snorkel hanging off someone's face. But we did imbibe in some custom cocktails or the night, and the slurping of pho made my heart beat more swiftly. Given the rise over run of the stairs, we decided to give up our seats after singles and head off to battle the Federation. read more

Amazing bar. Don't knock the Vietnamese drinks without trying em, they're delicious. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about whiskey, and they have a great and affordable selection. It's a nice , small, quiet place, and was an amazing stop. read more

Whoever conceptualized a Vietnamese speakeasy bar atop a pho restaurant is an absolute genius! All of the cocktails were inspired by Southeast Asian flavors, were so unique and beautifully presented. For the plot, we had to try the #khoawuzhere which consists of a pho fat washed shot of Jameson with a pho back, and let me tell you, I did not completely hate chasing my whiskey with a piping hot broth - may be a hot take lol. The vibes were immaculate, and I can't wait to come back when we're back in town! read more

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I'm always looking for a unique speakeasy and the theme was cool. I had high hopes for the drinks but it was less than satisfactory--it was more bitter and plain tasting than expected :/ There isn't much seating either read more

Phocific Standard Time - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved walking in and grabbing a seat at the bar on a Thursday evening. There was no wait around 7:45pm which was awesome. This place is unassuming on the second floor of a Pho restaurant. I was excited to get a mix of snacks (spring rolls and snack mix) plus a cocktail. Everything was delicious and gave a really cool take on Vietnamese cuisine. It is definitely worth checking out for a drink or an intimate evening with friends! read more

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I love everything about Phocific Standard Time except the name--like what cornball dad got the final say on that one? The concept is otherwise ingenious, a speakeasy-style bar built into a tiny upstairs space above a pho restaurant. It feels like a smart second-generation venture built on the sturdy foundation of immigrant hustle. The bar is walk-in only, with seats for about 20 people, so expect to wait a while if you're going on a peak night. We managed to get in on a Saturday with a party of six because our hotel was basically next door, and I put us down on the waitlist on our way back from dinner. It was over an hour before I got the text saying our seats were available. The space was fantastic, attractive and contemporary with a cool loft vibe. It felt a little like being up in a treehouse or on a rooftop patio, even if the view was of Pho Bac's exposed ceiling. We took over one side of the bar and had a couple of leisurely rounds. The bartenders were great, friendly and very skillful. The drinks were delicious and innovative, made with a lot of Vietnamese ingredients I'd never encountered in cocktails. On the bright, citrusy side, I loved both the Queen Bee and the Firefly. The Queen Bee was a juicy, refreshing drink made with Sông Cái gin, jasmine honey, lemon, and cinnamon flower. The Firefly was bold and flavorful, colored a vibrant green, with Singani 63 brandy, lime, rau răm leaf, Luzhou Laojiao baijiu, cucumber bitters, and black lava salt. The one cocktail I didn't care for came from the boozier side of the menu, the Hey Darling with Sông Cái floral gin, bitter melon infusion, sakura, and aperitif. I like bitter flavors, but this was incredibly bitter, garnished with raw bitter melon. I guess there's a reason bitter melon isn't usually eaten raw. That taste took over my mouth for several minutes. I did enjoy the Tofu Martini, a smooth, strong cocktail made with tofu-infused gin, sesame oil-washed rice wine, ginger, and MSG. I ended my night with the Khoa Was Here, a must for anyone visiting PST. This was a shot of Jameson washed with pho fat, served with a pho broth back. A brilliant, warming treat. I'd highly recommend PST, especially if you happen to be visiting Seattle and staying in the Denny Triangle. We had a lovely time at this bar. Stellar service and atmosphere, and unique, delightful drinks. read more

Had a great time with a large party. Drinks were so unique that you'll never find anything like it in terms of taste and execution. This is a truly special speakeasy that I would highly recommend of you're in downtown Seattle. Service is so prompt, but casual and entertaining to watch them make cocktails. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Great service - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hidden Southeastern Asian gem in downtown Seattle! Absolutely love the fact you need to go through another restaurant to the so somewhat hidden stairs up to a Cambodian-Vietnamese speakeasy. There's an eclectic selection of cocktails, choose wisely! read more

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We were excited for this cool spot with good food, drinks and ambiance but after checking in and waiting 20 min, we got a text that they are past capacity and turned us away. This is absolutely ridiculous, particularly if we hadn't been smart enough to continue putting ourselves on other wait lists nearby. They have you check in on an iPad and tell you to wait downstairs for a text - no human interaction. Having worked in the service industry previously, this is a pretty epic fail on their part. Who turns away business at 11pm on a Saturday? read more

Phocific Standard Time - Waited 20 min on waitlist to be turned away by text after - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a cute find! It's right above the pho place so the food is decent. Wish there was a bigger snack menu but what we got was good. Service is kinda slow but cute little speakeasy-style place. read more

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Best Pho in the city! Sneak upstairs to the hidden bar and let Seattle's best mixologists whip up a cocktail to remember! Great date night spot!!! read more

All the drinks we had were 10/10!! It's a great spot if you like Asian favors as well as don't enjoy alcohol taste as much. Their cocktails are fun and unique. They have a waitlist and we ended up waiting about 20min which we didn't mind but I can see it getting long on peak hours. The staffs were friendly and they had quick service. This spot is located upstairs of a pho restaurant. But it wasn't disturbing as when we enter the second floor it was nearly an enclosed space. We would definitely revisit!! read more

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PST definitely has some interesting drinks. I tried the Khoa was here and the Emperor. I ended up really enjoying the Emperor and would highly recommend! I wish you could order any of the pho options Pho Bac had, but there's only a pho cup on the menu for PST. I would probably skip out on the food here. read more

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PST is a very nice place to go for some casual drinks. They're located above Pho Bac. You check in your party on an iPad right by the entrance, and get a text when your seats are ready. The space is small, so expect to wait if you're coming during peak hours. The one food item I've tried here is the crab dip, which is delicious -- the dip itself is nice and deep in flavor. It's perfect for dipping on bland bread and crackers. As for the cocktails, I've tried quite a few here. Going down the menu, my ratings for each are: - nuoc mat (cooling water) 7/10. super refreshing cocktail. the tonic and longan pair well. - dua dua (coconut) 7/10. nice, frothy, and tasty. - the emperor 4/10. i love durian so thought it'd go well in a cocktail. i thought wrong. - la dua (pandan) 8/10. one of my favorite cocktails here! was afraid the mezcal would overpower the pandan but it did not. - dau hu (tofu martini) 8/10. tofu infused gin sounds weird but it totally changes the game - thi cao (betel) 6/10. i can see the appeal since the pho flavor is very nice in the background, but i'm not a huge fan of stiff drinks and boy was this stiff. My only regret is that every time I've come here it's been on casual nights, so I've never tried the coffee drinks. I definitely want to come back before a long night & try them one day. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Crab dip - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pretty awesome concept of a bar blending Vietnamese popular appetizers and infused cocktails (made from Vietnamese ingredients). We got their Banh bot loc, nuoc mac, and emperor. Price is a bit steep but to concept was worth it. It's located upstairs of pho bac - very small and limited setting; there's most likely a wait. Nice ambiance to chill, have a few drinks, nibble on Vietnamese tapas and at with friends. Service was quick and very friendly. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute space upstairs with a fan that reminds me of the hot weathers of southern Asian. Pretty drinks in pretty glasses. They have snacks to get. Got the crab dip and the cheesecake. The tofu cocktail wasn't the look I expected. Nor the firebird that turned out to be green color. The pho-tini that was like espresso martini was good. My favorite. The staff were friendly and helpful to make drink choices. Definitely have more drinks to try. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I loved this bar so much. The vibes were so good and definitely felt like a little secluded hut (but nicer) in Vietnam or something. The ambiance wasn't what was the best though, it was the drinks!!! I ordered the emperor (a durian flavored cocktail), and oh my god, I think it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. The flavors were so complex, yet everything meshed so well with one another. To me, it tasted like a mix of coconut, maple syrup, boba?, and durian. SO GOOD. Honestly just reviewing this place so I can remember it on Yelp cause it was that good. If y'all are durian lovers, YOU NEED TO TRY THIS. read more

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Hopped over from next door (le caviste) to this speakeasy-style bar above a regular pho joint. We kicked things off with Jamison shots and a fatty pho broth chaser, plus the pho cup and dumplings (they're wrapped in leaves and have a unique, gelatinous texture). I've been here before and also recommend the firefly cocktail and the crab & prawns dip. Service is efficient and professional without being overbearing. Perfect spot for a date night or a girls' night out! read more

Phocific Standard Time - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to catch some unique flavored drinks and authentic Vietnamese snack! Boujee feel upstairs apart from the pho restaurant downstairs. I like it! read more

Phocific Standard Time - Crab dip - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here during a trip to Seattle and was lucky enough to be seated immediately. I opted for the tofu martini and rose cocktails, both of which were delish. I also got to taste the egg coffee one, which I highly recommend, as long as you can have caffeine later in the day. The presentation is stunning as they brûlée the foam on top. Tried their pho with beef and dumplings as well. The dumplings are excellent- wrapped in banana leaves to keep them plump and flavorful. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Phocific Standard Time - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the most interesting speakeasies I've ever been to! Located upstairs of a pho restaurant, it's easy to miss. I absolutely love how they incorporate traditional Vietnamese ingredients and flavors into their cocktails. You absolutely must try: - Pho fat washed Jameson shot with a pho broth back 10/10 so unique I can't wait to come back to Seattle and try the rest of their menu! Service was fantastic. Intimate and vibey interior. read more

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