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Phocific Standard Time

4.6 (158 reviews)
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Alex M.

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

Katie M.

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.

Spring roll
Sage M.

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!

Anjelica C.

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.

Chrysanthemum Martini and Cooling Water
Justin C.

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.

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Hannah W.

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!

Jackie N.

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.

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Crystal C.

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!

Phuong B.

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.

Pandan
Tiffany T.

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

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Jackie I.

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.

Crab dip
Tracy H.

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!

Melody C.

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.

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Is there happy hour? And if so, what time is it?

No there isn't any HH with specials

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Cocktails are about 15-20 each. They offer many unique cocktails. A few appetizer items (pho from downstairs before 9pm).

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