I went to visit this bar when I was in town to visit For Emerald City Comic Con. This bar was incredibly cool! It was part of Seattle's underground when a city was built on top of a city. It's below the billiards hall down a long stairwell. The ambiance is very cozy with decor from an age not long forgotten. I went on a Thursday night, and there was no DJ, but they did have music playing. It was also the first Thursday where the area turns into an arts walk. That was really fun to slip away from the art galleries and have a drink. They had several cocktails and I had a new one on the menu that was black tea infused bourbon and peach. I am not a bourbon drinker at all and that was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long while. It did take a while to get the drinks as there was a full house that night. But it was worth the wait. I do recommend the Pharmacy for anyone that is visiting Seattle or if they are a local. read more

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This low key speakeasy with a 60's vibe under the Temple in Pioneer Square is absolutely a must for cocktails. The comfortable seating is great for relaxing with a group or yourself. The drinks are expertly crafted. There are a variety of drinks to choose from and my favorite is the Negroni. The service is friendly and fast. Don't miss out on this great spot. read more

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Tucked away in the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, this spot is a hidden gem beneath Temple Billiards, a pool hall with great draft beers and plenty of tables if you want to mix cocktails with some friendly competition. Head downstairs and you'll find yourself transported into a completely different world. The Pharmacy is a chic, contemporary speakeasy that feels equal parts cozy hideout and stylish lounge. The cocktail menu leans into speakeasy classics with modern twists, and every drink we tried was well-balanced and beautifully done. While there was no table service when we went, the bartender was always ready to make our next cocktail. The space itself is surprisingly roomy and perfect for larger groups who still want that intimate, low-key vibe. read more

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The drinks were fine and well made. The ambiance was... kinda weird. There were two other groups in the whole place when we showed up and one left pretty quick and the other group seemed to just be sleeping or hanging out on the couch. They eventually left too. As a vibe, that's not what I'd necessarily expect for a bar, but it was too chill. Dead really. The decor was cool but the whole place smelled like weed. The bar tender seemed to be going back and forth between the back a lot, which was fine because there was arguably nothing for them to do, but it felt a little like we had some well-mad drinks in a friend's basement and they left. For the price and the vibe, we probably wouldn't come back but it seems like a chill place if you're in the area or if you don't want all the hustle and noise of the billiards bar upstairs. read more

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3.5 stars The Pharmacy is a lounge located downstairs from inside Temple Billiards. There are a variety of couches of different shapes and styles making the room a little eclectic. I came in on a Thursday and it was pretty much empty. My first drink was the last word ($13) which was a delicious classic drink that I haven't had in a while. My second drink was the royal bermuda yacht club ($13) which was just okay. I watched the bartender make this drink comparing it to the ingredients listed on the menu and some were different for some reason? Not sure why. The bartender mentioned that he's usually the only one working most of the time, maybe two if there's a big event. He said that means if it gets busy all of a sudden, it might take some time before people get their drinks so just beware of that. I also thought it was a bit weird and shady that the menu didn't have the prices of the cocktails listed. Other than that, it's a nice lounge with a chill vibe. read more

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Underwhelming drink and very mid vibes. They only seem to staff one bartender (which I get it, it seems to be their schtick with the "pharmacist" thing) but that results in extremely long wait times... 35 minutes in line to get a beverage on a Thursday at 5pm. The place was also a mess, with almost all tables having empty glasses left from previous parties that never got cleared. The cocktails aren't great, are undersized, and at $19 a pop + an expected tip why would anyone choose this place over the many better options around the area. read more

We played pool at Temple upstairs last night and didn't realize that The Pharmacy was a separate bar. It was very empty throughout the night, guess it's not a popular or well-known bar. Quirky and chill spot with lots of lounge seating. I ordered two drinks and they were underwhelming. Way too sweet and tasted way too artificial which was disappointing. Nothing special to note about the service. The bartender was fine, just asked what we wanted. read more

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Cool spot for a craft cocktail. The drinks were good, the bill came to $35 for 2 drinks, which was overpriced for the basement vibed speak easy. It's in a nice area of Seattle, easy to walk around and easy to find. read more

Great idea, missed expectations. In the basement of a billiards hall, tucked away with poor signage. Music too loud for a nice conversation. Drink menu was alright though the bar could use some higher end labels. Bartender/ Mixologist was friendly. But was a place with one drink and we moved on. read more

Low key speakeasy underneath a pool hall. Space is cozy with little nooks for privacy. Cocktails are cute and refreshing. We got: - Grave flower: very sour - Paloma sour: very unique and candy like flavor read more

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This bar is nothing special, and we discovered it accidentally while visiting the Temple Billiards place upstairs. We got a few beers and cocktails, but they were whatever. I recommend only ordering beer, as the cocktails were too sugary. No one was here, but I'm not surprised because this place was not the cleanest. Also, the server at the bar was not there many times, resulting in us having to wait to order drinks. If you have to wait for a pool table from Temple Billiards, this is a decent place to stay, but I would never go to this place for another reason. read more

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We went to this bar for the first time, and it is not special, very loud and cold and echo-y. I was willing to look past this, and excited to order a martini, you have to go to the bar and order yourself and then go back to pick up. When we received them, they were a different color and taste than expected. I went up to the bar and asked whether they used vermouth and what type. He pulled out the vermouth and said "oops, I used sweet!". This was a $20 martini which is SO EXPENSIVE and he made wrong, didn't even seem like he knew how to bartend. He also did not offer to remake. I would not go back. read more

Hmm i went in on a saturday night around 9 pm and it was dead empty. Lol there were people coming in and go but this place never gets crowded. I guess if you like the chill vibe where you can talk to people without having to yell at each other and wait forever for drinks, this is the place for you! Drink price is a bit high imo, anywhere from 15-20 ish. I got the aviator? Which the bartender said it was the sweetest drink. It was aight. They have a different pub upstairs with pool tables so i guess if you want more interactive activities after getting some drinks i guess you could do that. Strongly recommend uber since it's located in downtown. It's not really a speakeasy bar since you just go downstairs! read more

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A basement speakeasy...the alluring back door actually has a sign that directs you to enter through the pool bar. Down the stairs you find a dark colorfully lit basement lounge full of 70s dated furniture. A counter is off to one side where you can order your choice potion. The selections are many, all of them tasty and the menu booklet is well organized. What will it be? read more

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Cut and chill little basement speakeasy in Pioneer Square. Stopped by on here on the way to the Mariners game to pregame and we loved it. It also helped that we won the game haha read more

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Not Inclusive. Showed prejudice. Would not return or recommend. Allowed other customers to dictate how other customers are treated.

What IS this place?!? After a Mariners game, the SO and I were thirsty and found the Pharmacy via a small sandwich board on the sidewalk. With some help from yelpers we managed to find it in the basement of a billiards bar. That's only where the weird starts. We walked in and it was empty. Just the two of us and two very bored bartenders. Luckily that meant that they were a captive audience and willing to chat about cocktails. For as bizarre of a location as it is, their cocktail list is rather impressive, including some rather uncommon liquers and bitters which jazz up some classics. As the night progressed more folks stumbled in, the lines to get more cocktails became unacceptably long, and we decided to grab the check and head home. read more

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So cool! Stumbled upon this basement cocktail bar after a Mariner's game when we were waiting out traffic before heading home. There is a separate outdoor entrance you can take to get in, but it wasn't open. You have to enter through Temple bar and then go down the stairs to the basement. It was a little stuffy and congested in there (maybe because it's a basement?) but the vibe and drinks were awesome! Cocktails were creative and couches were comfy. They had the mariners game on so it would be a cool place to chill if you wanted to find a bar to watch the game. read more

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Strong drinks, quirky decor, and just an overall chill place! I stumbled upon the Pharmacy while dining out in Pioneer Square. This place is so unassuming, and actually is accessible though the Billiards bar in Occidental Square. Don't be discouraged by it's weird location, you will not be disappointed. Their decor is very quirky, a little vintage, and a whole lot of funky. Sprinkled with neon signs. It always feels like a very relaxed environment. The drinks take some time to come out when it's busy, but they are really doing their best back there in their small space and loads of spirits to store. Their menu is extensive and is organized by spirits, and some house favorites. My go-to is the Corpse Reviver, which is what I get when I don't know what to get because of all the options! You cannot go wrong with any drink really, and we closed the place down twice, so safe to say it's very inviting and relaxed environment. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! read more

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Chill spot for drinks with comfy seating. Menu is extensive, so everyone should be able to find something. I've come twice and each time I didn't like my drink that much. Good enough to finish, but not to order again. My drink last time was the Painkiller. I also tasted the other drinks I have pictured, but those don't hit the spot for me either. Photo Mentions: - Painkiller $13 - Neptune's Blanket $13 - Blood and Sand $13 - Raines Law Room's Wildest Redhead $14 ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here. read more

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I love discovering new cocktail bars and this one is pretty awesome. They're only open from Thursday to Saturday evenings so come by if you're looking for a low key evening with delicious cocktails. The decor is like everyone else described, part-hospital, part-LA vibes, but very unique. The bar is tucked away below Temple Billiards and there are two ways to get in - through Temple Billiards or across from Caffe Umbria (you have to ring a doorbell). It looks like you can order food from upstairs and eat it downstairs. Saw people eating pizza. It's a pretty big bar but it's great for small groups as well. I really enjoyed my Dr. Girlfriend gin with grapefruit drink, and I hope to be back to try many of their other cocktails! read more

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I've been to pharmacy pre-pandemic and I don't remember them serving pre-mixed cocktails. Wondering if this was always the case and I hadn't noticed pre-pandemic or if this was a recent switch. Either way, if you're going to charge speakeasy prices for mediocre tasting pre-mixed cocktails, that's a big no-no in my book. They should step up their game, especially considering there were not that many patrons there ordering drinks. Put in some effort please. Cocktail descriptions were basic and tasted unimpressive. Added a star for mood and space. read more

Super fun, funky and cool, the Pharmacy offers perfectly-made cocktails served in their proper glasses, within an eclectic, speakeasy-style environment. A perfect after-dinner activity in Pioneer Square, and a great way to impress your date! Located under Temple Billiards, Pharmacy feels like a party in your best friend's basement...if your friend is an expert bartender who owns a vintage furniture and lighting store. Moody industrial lights and old store signage casts a dramatic glow onto mostly-comfy retro seating, arranged into intimate nooks and conversation areas for your socializing pleasure. Order at the bar. If it's busy, and it often is, you'll likely have to fetch your own beverages when they're ready. If they have time to serve you where you're sitting, they'll let you know. This minor inconvenience is offset by Eduardo's fantastic skills behind the bar; the cocktails are perfect, generously poured and thoughtfully balanced. Well worth it! I recommend the Lion's Tail. Novel, but a ton of fun and a welcome addition to the Pioneer Square scene. Recommended! read more

A modern speakeasy located under another bar that has fun drinks and a fun vibe. The decor is eclectic. They clearly scoured vintage shops. The servers are also dresses in retro outfits and the drinks were tasty. read more

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I don't understand the bar set up of this place. The bar where the bartenders make drinks is smaller than the tiny kitchen of my 550 square foot apartment. To be fair I came on a Friday night that is expected to busy. How the bar could keep up with the demand of Seattle night life is beyond me. There is only space for 1-2 bartenders, and on Friday night only one was making drinks while the other was ringing people up and pouring simple drinks like beer. Ordering is awkward. You wait in a single file line to the cashier so he can take your order. Then the one and only bartender painstakingly makes your cocktail. There is no reserved seating so half of your party has to wait by the tiny counter while the other waits at the seats to keep your seats from being taken. I especially didn't enjoy the service because I attempted to order a Ramos Gin Fizz but was told I couldn't because it was too busy. I agree that this specific drink takes very long to make due to the combo of egg white and heavy cream- but they should then indicate on their menu or somewhere drinks wouldn't be offered during peak times..or not offer it all on the menu. The only good thing: their playlist was awesome. Edit: the night calmed down later and there was no single file line of 15 people and 15 other people waiting at the counter for their order to be ready. I was able to order my coveted Ramos gin fizz after all, and it was made properly and tasted very good. All the cocktails we ordered were well executed, but it just felt weird to have such fancy cocktails with this kind of ordering system. Also, the bathrooms were nasty- there was literal shit all over one of the stalls in the girls area, and the other two were just covered in piss. read more

Finally! After more than 6 months of wanting to try The Pharmacy, my dreams came true, and I was not disappointed! Pro Tips: + The Pharmacy is located downstairs inside of Temple Billiards, but, you can access another entrance on the side of the building, it has obvious signage, but can still be a little tricky + You are served at this lounge, you have a seat and a server takes your orders, one reviewer recommended you not come alone to this bar, and I agree. It is more of a group hangout spot + They are only open from Thursday-Saturday + Try the Martinez, you can thank me later Pros: + Excellent service from our waiter, he was attentive but not overly so + Good drinks at a fair price point, craft cocktails were good + Ambiance is really unique, horror/vintage motifs going on + Lots of fun seating for different sizes/types of groups, I love Seattle's basement themed bars Overall, if you are in Pioneer Square and want a cocktail, you should check this bar out, great service, good drinks, and a winning atmosphere. read more

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This place is on point with their drinks. Granted they do the same drinks as up stairs at the Temple but the amount of detail and prep that these guys put into the drinks makes them stand out. They don't just mix things together but take the time to muddle the mint and peal the perfect twist off of an orange for the drink. The ambience of The Pharmacy is well done also. Very clean and trendy but not like super hipstery. A place anyone could sit down to get a great drink but still relax with friends and chat. I never feel out of place even if I'm all dressed up in a skirt and heals or in jeans and Nikes. read more

We came to Seattle for our annual "choose your thing" weekend with friends. We like to find new, interesting, places to go - not just touristy places. We purchased tickets online and showed up for the show to find out our tickets were for a previous show time. It was likely the hubby's mistake, but quite possibly the site was not as clear as it should be. Regardless, they were kind enough to allow us in the later show. We were unaware of the crawling aspect of the Krampus Christmas show, so the gal recommended that I leave my purse at the front with her. We didn't have a vehicle to put it in. Leaving it made me uncomfortable, but she assured me it would not be unattended at any time during or after the show. After the show, my purse was sitting out in the lobby with everyone's coats! There was not an attendant nearby, and could have been picked up by anyone in attendance. Thankfully, I had removed all my credit cards and money, giving them to my husband to hold. This was extremely disappointing! All in all, the acting was really good. We liked the show, and thought the sets were well thought out and provided an interesting perspective. We enjoyed the show...and drunk Santa before the show was so funny! We would return again. read more

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Dropped by for a drink with some friends. Great atmosphere. Difficult to find at first, must have walked past it. Luckily, the doorman at Temple Billiards told us we can enter from The Pharmacy from within Temple Billiards, so we still found our way in. Overall - great drinks, just tell the bartenders what kind of drink you like and they'll recommend something! My group was pleased with the drinks and the atmosphere! read more

The space is awesome. It feels more like being in someones living room having drinks served by a friend than being at a bar. Speaking of bar - there isn't one here. Literally. No bar. You have to get seated in one of the groups of couches/chairs and order from the waitstaff. The cocktail list aspire to be something out of a 20-40's movie set. They're all classics. But the execution lacks... There are so many cocktail bars in Seattle serving up classic cocktails with much better result. Come here for the ambiance, have a conversation with friends over a pre-dinner drinks, but don't expect to be wow:ed by what you get in your glass. read more

This place was great! Exactly what I would design if I were rich and had a large basement:) Very cozy with lots of couches, perfect for couples and people wanting an intimate spot to talk. read more

I'm not sure I get a sense of cohesion from the decor. It's somewhere between a speakeasy and a hipster modern bar by a decorator who's really into Jonathan Adler. We found this easy-to-miss spot while walking around Pioneer Square before the Art Walk. You buzz the doorbell and the bartender comes up to let you into the basement. Press that buzzer hard, by the way. Apparently our first buzz didn't even go through. Anyway, this place makes good craft cocktails and you can place order for the food they serve upstairs which are nothing to write home about pizzas for the most part. When we were here, we were the only ones in the space so it's hard to tell you more about the ambience or the crowd. It did feel a little less traditional than most bars though. It's more a drinking space than a bar. I wasn't alive during Prohibition but maybe that's what speakeasies actually felt like? Regardless, my drink was good (to be honest I was a little too hungry to want more than one drink when I was here so can't speak to a trend of how good their drinks are. The one I had was very satisfying though) and the space, though it lacks cohesion, was interesting enough. The bartender was extremely nice and accommodating. Four stars for now with room for improvement for future visits! read more

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This place is not really a speak easy. There's nothing secretive about it. Their drinks are extremely sweet and over priced. Definitely wouldn't go back. Pioneer square has some way better place. I would say to not waste your time! read more

super cool and cute bar in a basement of a billiards hall. bartenders were extremely nice and made excellent drinks. A+ vibes, highly recommend for group hangs. read more

Have to say, one of the most underrated drink spots in Seattle. A very laid back and comfortable vibe. Their house drink list is pretty extensive, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding a few options to imbibe. Be sure to get in early as the great couch seats usually fill up quickly. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the (mostly terrible) bars in Pioneer Square and give The Pharmacy a chance; it's 100% worth it. read more

This is honestly such a gem in Seattle. It's hidden and not a lot of locals even know about it. It is below a billiards house which makes it fun too. Atmosphere: super trendy, casual, could definitely host parties down there. Food: no food! Which is okay because you come for the drinks :) Drinks: AMAZING!! Best cocktails I've had in Seattle (which is not saying much I know because Seattle sucks at making good cocktails in general --we're a beer city!) but truly so good! Be prepared to wait 5-10 minutes for your drink because the bartender is more than a bartender--he's an artist. Also the drinks are strong so you don't need more than a couple, which is good because they're a little pricey! Price: a little pricey--see above comment. Gave this place a 5/5 stars because I love coming here, I love knowing about it, I like that it's hidden from the street and kind of a secret and the drinks are bomb! read more

Everything you want under one roof - nice cocktails, cute lounge, billiards, pizza. See, everything!! The mezcal cocktail (La Ultimate Palabra) is also really, really good! read more

Love this underground cocktail bar. Our servers and bartender were awesome! Tasteful stiff drinks! Beautiful lighting and ambiance. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I love this spot! New home bar, right next to home. This bar is underground, on top of the bar is a pool hall. The vibe is 80's synth pop. Couches and comfortable chairs await you. Unfortunately they are only open a couple nights a week, make sure you come when possible. read more

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This place was good but didn't have the super "speak-easy" vibe. The drinks were a bit too sweet and didn't really rise to the cost.