Got dropped off here by Uber at about 1:29 AM after coming across amazing yelp reviews--didnt realize until after we arrived that it was a speak easy! There was no entrance out front...but there was small sign at 2205 that directed us to the alley, so we literally ran around the side of the building, dodged several crack heads, a gang of bicycle cops (4 of them, I quipped "What is this CHIPS after budget cuts?"...3 laughed one did not) and some drunken yuppytards so that we would get to the door before last call... To our relief we got in, bouncer free and it became clear we'd be able to order a drink. Booyah! Place is multi level with a really cool, intimate bar up top, it was a tuesday night with only one bartender somehow managing about 20 people in a small area AND delivering drink orders to the side room downstairs. For the sake of efficiency we opted to let the bartender pick out two of his favorite drink confrontations.... I gave free rain on a bourbon order, my ladyfriend--apparently confusing the speak easy for a minute maid commercial asked for something "citrusy." With that we headed downstairs and awaited our drink orders... In the first area there was a couple drysexin on one and other so we opted for the second room where low and behold there were yuppy youngins sittin on the couch, "This is my first rodeo" more or less plastered on their foreheads... Neither here nor there but this third room was awesome, only complaint was the music selection. When I think speak easy, I don't think LL Cool J--Doin it which is what was playing when we sat down... Drinks showed up and were awesome. Best of all the barkeep didnt kick us out till 215 or so! Great Guy. -1 Star for music choice and the people that were at the bar--like it our not those things shape one's experience. I will be back tho and hope to bestow a 5th star! read more

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No reservation required at Bathtub Gin & Co, which can be good or bad. I love the alley entrance in the back, but it might be a bit hard to find if you're a newbie to this Seattle speakeasy. Luckily, there is a sign at the door. Seating is limited (upstairs with 6 at the bar and two small tables on the side; more seating and tables are available on the first floor). Drinks go for about $10 each and they are pretty standard in quality. I didn't get anything that blew me away, but then again I only ordered two drinks. I would love to return and continue on my liquid journey at Bathtub Gin & Co. Overall, I love the dark decor and the intimate setting of this place. I AM A FAN! Can't wait to come back for my next visit. PS. They have Happy Hour from 5-7pm; House Cocktail $7 + Wine by the Glass $6. read more

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If you blink, you'll miss it. I was visiting Seattle, and I like to find myself in unusual places, or places off the beaten path. I found this little speakeasy style bar in an alley. If there weren't people already waiting to get in, we probably would have missed it. After waiting about 20 minutes to get in, we were seated in a side room with a portable air conditioner in it. We ordered our first round of drinks in there, and soon after were moved to a table. Overall, this place is super cool. Very cool cocktail menu.. seems like a lot of very crafty prohibition style cocktails, as well as some newer styles with a twist. It was dark, it was tasty, and it was exactly what we were looking for. I loved it. read more

Cozy speakeasy w/fantastic cocktails and great staff. Unpretentious, impossibly tiny and intimate. Moody ambiance, dim-lit, dark wood paneling. Unlike Needle & Thread and Knee High Stocking, Bathtub Gin does not take reservations so it can always be a gamble. Took a girlfriend here on a Sat. evening and was lucky enough to get in with no wait. Doorman let us in despite no seating areas available at the time. Within 10 minutes luck stayed with us and cleared the upstairs window table, which offers a tiny bit more personal space. Upstairs consists of a wraparound bar (seats 6) and two tables (seats 2). Bartender was a gem and made us some delicious concoctions - enjoyed a campari cocktail w/bitters, friends enjoyed the hibiscus prosecco cocktail. Love the Dealer's Choice - select any base liquor and tell the bartender "sweet," "sassy," or "savory" for a just-for-you version. Volume is the only variance - typically Bathtub Gin is quiet, but can get roaring loud when they let in larger groups, which is also challenging for its size. read more

I was able to take a sneak preview of Bathtub Gin & Co., a tiny new speak-easy inspired bar in the alley between First & Second near Blanchard. Scheduled to have a soft opening in the next few weeks, I am convinced that it will be Seattle's newest hotspot, and I will tell you why. The site of Bathtub Gin is in the basement of the Humphrey Apartments, which was built in the 1920s. The interior, inspired by prohibition opulence, is pure speakeasy glamor. When you walk in, the ambiance makes you feel that you're entering another time. It's an intimate place, and has small rooms to escape to. There's beautiful exposed brick, and the place has been decorated with attention to every detail. The other reason why I am convinced that the place will be a huge success is that the owners know cocktails. The two have been around the Belltown scene for years and have worked in some of the hottest spots. They're smart. They pay attention to quality. They know how to keep a dedicated clientelle. They have a local following. They're focused on customer service. Most of all, they know how to have fun and they know how to make a mean cocktail. The location is great, too. How easy will it be too dash across the parking lot to Bathtub Gin from Amber, Cellars, Spur, Ohana, Belltown Billiards, or the Queen City Grill? Next Saturday, I plan on slipping on my best dress and dropping into the prohibition underworld that Bathtub Gin inspires. I'll be Bonnie. You can be Clyde. read more

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It's nowhere close to resemblance but it reminded me of the entrance to the Smooth Criminal location during the Moonwalker film; the resemblance being in an alley, brick exteriors and somewhat nondescript door... It is definitely quite the small space. It's cozy and rather intimate [downstairs] for what it is - I wouldn't mind bringing a date here for it's unique vibe [downstairs] and being "off the beaten path", er, main road. The upstairs is like a [too crowded] bar in an attic... omg, it's like an attic and basement combined! As I'm writing this, Nick G's review in the right frame reveals a hidden secret! What's this about a HIDDEN back room, huh? Hmmm... The St Peter's Secret was a pleasant drink. It was neat when I placed it next to the candle on the table and a smooth jam was playing. Watching those reflecting carbonation bubbles trickle upwards was relaxing. (Is that thing on the bottom edible?) It's cool but I can also see the other split reviews' perspectives. read more

I LOVE this place! I do want to warn you, that this place only has 40 seats. You do not come here to sit at the bar. They have tables on both floors and a nice room for large parties on the first floor. With that said, this place is ideal if you are a party of 2-4. My friends and I were exploring Bell Town and stumbled upon this bar from the yelp reviews. There was a short wait out in the alley since they were full inside and the bouncer was very informative. He shared really good information on where to head go out in Seattle. The decor was classic and understated. They only have one bathroom for both Men & Women so there was always a line in the bathroom. I also liked that they were playing hip-hop music. Come here for a beverage or two. Don't stay all night since seating is limited. Sharing is caring! read more

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The alley was somewhat hard to find, but we were definitely so happy to find it. There are couple of tables downstairs, and then the bar upstairs. There weren't many seats, but you could stand upstairs as well too. It doesn't seem like too many people knew of the place, or maybe they just turned away a lot of people outside. There was a seat at the bar, so my friend and I shared the seat together. It was decently large. There's a dealer's choice (that really isn't on the menu), but you can just tell the really awesome bartender what you like drink wise (alcohol type, flavors, other things you like in your drinks, etc) and he'll make something with those things in it. I told the bartender I liked vodka and tequila and something sweet and slightly sour. He made me a drink with all that. It was a speakeasy type of place which is probably one of the places I've really fallen in love with all around. Definitely would be one of my favorite bars if I lived in Seattle. read more

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This place was ok. Kind of a cool speakeasy type of back door/ back alley place. Very dark, crowded (even with covid they packed too many people in a room way to close together. Granted, they did check vaccine cards at the door, but still, a little space for privacy would have been nice.) But I get it, that's not what they are going for I guess. Drinks were ok. I asked to see if they had any mocktails and they didn't. So I ordered a diet coke with lime which they didn't know if they had any. They didn't, so just a diet coke came out. Water refills were slow to come around as well. Soooo overall, if you want to see what a speakeasy probably looked like back in the day, go check this place out. They have a small selection of signature drinks that (I beleive) rotates weekly or monthly. read more

As the name might suggest, Bathtub Gin & Co. is a throw back to the Prohibition day speakeasies. Located behind the Humphrey Apartments, the nondescript door leads to a room and a small bar with just 6 seats upstairs. The exposed brick, pressure gauges, tin tile ceilings, and décor create a unique atmosphere, and it reminded me a lot of Bourbon and Branch in San Francisco, but without the passwords and games. Bathtub Gin had a Summer Cocktail menu, with a strong focus on gin. Started off with the Milan-Torino, which was a brilliant twist on the Negroni, which some find a bit too potent. The spiced ginger ale definitely smoothed out the campari, gin, and sweet vermouth - delicious! I then moved on to a gin and tonic, but with some muddled cucumbers, which was very refreshing but very potent, and had me ready to move on to See Sound Lounge for the Chuck Love set. Overall, Bathtub Gin & Co. is a great place for serious cocktails in an intimate and unique atmosphere. The place is a on the smaller side, so it can get a bit noisy if there is a large group. But with great drinks and service, it's a place that feels very comfortable and a place that's been around forever, even though it has been open for a month. read more

i never knew we had places like this in Seattle. We came here after visiting the Picasso exhibit at SAM (which was amazing by the way) So we left SAM at about midnight.. we probably had to wait to get inside Bathtub for like maybe 5 minutes. It was rainy and windy out so it seemed way longer. The bouncer was friendly & he told us where there was empty spots. So we went straight downstairs for a little and when the bar cleared up we went upstairs. I love the way this place looks, I felt like I was somewhere else far away.. everyone seemed like they were enjoying their time there, a very intimate setting and a great place to chat it up with new people. My friend who has been here before suggested I tell the bartender what I liked and he can make something yummy. So i just asked for something light, sweet, no dark liquor... A few minutes later I had a yummy lemonade colored drink with fuchsia petals in it. It was delicious & very STRONG. One drink is all i need. It was definitely a fun experience and I wanna go back again and bring some new faces there. read more

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Maybe my 5-star experience stems from having made friends with the bartender the first time around but every time I've been to Bathtub Gin & Co it's always been a fantastic time with no wait at the door. This place is, like many said, in an alley next to a parking lot and completely unsuspecting, like speakeasys tend to be. At the door, you are greeted by a doorman who will hold you back if there are too many people inside already and you will have to wait for someone to leave before you're let it. Once inside, there's two levels, the upper level is always packed but that's where the bar (and bartender!) is who whips up delicious drinks on and off the menu. Downstairs is a very loungy relaxy area (are those even words?!) because it's dark, dimly lit and has some wanna be book shelves in a small room. I would not recommend this for a first date since the atmosphere is interesting, the crowd is ... interesting and the drinks are STRONG. But other than that, what a fantastic little speakeasy! read more

This place truly defines the meaning of the words "hidden gem." I must have walked past this place at least a hundred times and never saw the entrance. It's in a freaking parking lot for goodness sake! The first thing that jumps out at you when you arrive is the size. It's small, actually, small is an exaggeration, it's TINY. Like seats about two dozen people in total, tiny. If you can grab a seat, lace up your drinking shoes because everything here is awesome. The cocktails are so good, mixed with an expert hand and great ingredients. If you're planning on stopping by, skip your usual vodka (insert mixer here) and order something of their menu. Do you consider yourself a connoisseur of cocktails? If so, Bathtub & Gin is a must! They rank a very solid 4.5 out of five stars for me, and they've got a real shot at joining the five star club in the future. Without question, I'll be back again. read more

This was my favorite bar that I tried in my visit to Seattle for many reasons: 1) The cocktails were amazing! 2) The bartenders are mixologists, so they know how to make craft cocktails based on your taste preference. I just told them the type of liquor I wanted and what type of flavor I desired and a drink that I enjoyed came outI find that pretty impressive. 3) I enjoyed all the drinks that I tried. 4) Small, intimate, chill spot to kick it with some friends or on a date. not ideal for large groups. 5) Service was impeccable 6) Of all the ones that I've ordered everywhere I went, I had the best Old Fashioned here. read more

Love. We were SUPER tired after 4 days of eating and drinking our way through Portland and Seattle, and Bathtub Gin was our final stop in Seattle before ending our adventure. Definitely wasn't in the mood for a cocktail when I came, but was swayed into going by my hubby and I'm SO glad that I went. Not quite sure what the bartender made me, but I do know that it was delicious. I asked for something that you'd want after a long day, and he made me what he called a "Tuesday Hug" - it had nutmeg on it and it was delicious. Hubby got gin and that was great - definitely go in with an open mind and just be vocal about what you like. read more

We were visiting from out of town and came here for some unique, hand-crafted drinks before dinner. Definitely sit at the bar if you can--the bartender has some mad skills and really pays attention to details. Drinks were strong and complex with many underlying flavors. Small bar--like most speakeasies--and we loved the quaint feel of it. The bartender even gave us a list of restaurants to try in the area! FANTASTIC service!! We'll definitely go again next time we're in the area! read more

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This place is now one of my favorites! We came to Seattle one evening to go out to dinner at the Pink Door and afterwards wanted to find a place for drinks. We found this place on google & the name alone caught our interests + it was described as prohibition era style -very intriguing! This place is hidden in an ally and can be hard to spot right away especially on a rainy night. We walked past this place a few times trying to locate it on the gps lol it wasn't until we seen someone walk out that we realized that it was right there the whole time! Once we walked in we were directed to the lower level because seating was full up at the bar. We sat downstairs at a cozy little dim table tucked in the corner. The ambiance was romantically lit by the candles placed at all the tables. This bar has a really unique set up & sultry mysterious vibe. I absolutely loved it We had absolutely no idea what to get, so we just winged it & started randomly picking drinks for each other from the cocktail list. Each one that came was a surprise. Some were kinda interesting, while others were soooo amazing! We tried pretty much almost all of them! The perfect place to end our date at. read more

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A really neat speakeasy tucked behind a darker part of Seattle. My friend and I came in, waited a while to find a seat since the establishment may only fit 30 people at a time. We grabbed a little table and our waitress was extremely helpful in helping us choose a cocktail. Because of my indecisiveness, I went with bartender's choice where the bartender could make anything he/she wanted with the flavors and alcohols I preferred. I went with a fruity taste with a clear liquor. It was great, no complaints, but not out of this world or anything. ---------------------- I think the atmosphere of this place and the great waitress who gave us restaurant recommendations really makes this place special. read more

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Great ambiance and very speakeasy-esque. Menu drinks are more complex than required. Much better to go off menu and speak with the bartender directly. read more

The waitress here was incredibly rude. By far the worst service we received during our time in Seattle. The drinks were okay, but definitely not worth $12, especially when accompanied by such awful service. Avoid this place unless you want to feel like an inconvenience. read more

The bar was super hard to find, and only access is through a back alley that was super sketchy (lots of people hanging around the near by dispensary). I would have loved to try it but didn't feel safe. Maybe another time 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

The Secret Bar in the Alley. If you are looking for experience and character in your cocktail experience, go to Bathtub Gin. I don't even look at the menu anymore, I just let Marcus and Matt work their magic and creativity to make me a delicious martini. It is an intimate space with puzzles, old books and a speakeasy feel. If you are looking for a break from the usual Belltown scene, grab a martini after work and enjoy a finely crafted martini and some good company. read more

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Great little hole in the wall (literally). Really awesome ambiance that can be totally romantic. Intimate and plenty of spots to sit. Great vibe and some excellent drinks. read more

If you are trying to be all prohibition style with your cocktails, make them taste good. I had to send my first drink back, the second was just, 'eh'. The location is cool and hidden, but with sufficient help from Yelp, I was able to find it spot on. Just eat dinner at Zoe's and head north from there. But, I do hope they will improve the spiciness and uniqueness of the cocktails. read more

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This place is so hard to find but once you're in, you're IN. Walk down Blanchard between first and second, and the door is in an alleyway. It's pretty small, but there's a cool library space on the bottom level for a bigger group. Happy hr from 5-7: wine is $6 and cocktails are $7. We tried the Atticus finch which was the perfect mix of sweet and savory. They have a very creative cocktail list and this is a definitely a spot for more sophisticated taste. The atmosphere is pretty dark and cozy. I could imagine spending an entire night here trying the different mixed drinks. Sadly no sort of food menu. Very cool, Seattle. Very cool. read more

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First of all, the homeless community tries to make a living walking people to the front door of this place. They will offer to walk you and then demand a $ tip... Second, you walk into this "speakeasy" -- there's no password or secret knock etc like a true speakeasy. Okay, now you're inside, and it's VERY loud and kind of bright... and a little stinky? One waitress, who is super kind but obviously slammed with drink orders. We both got one drink, they were so-so... we downed our drinks and bailed super quickly. Basically it's a bar in a back alley with nothing special and a homeless chaperone. read more

Our bartender, Matt, was smooth! Ask him a question, he has an answer; so attentive. His drinks are excellent.! If, and when, we come back to visit, we'll be here! The ambiance was sweet; this is the definition of a speakeasy. Good luck finding the entrance; we walked past it twice! 5-star location for sure! read more

Gin lovers celebrate! Bathtub is a bit intimidating from the outside--there's almost always a long wait to get in, the entrance is unmarked aside from the loitering queue. But once you're inside it is pretty inviting and chilled out, and doesn't really feel that "speakeasy" like, aside from being dark and underground. The cocktails here are nice, with something for pretty much all tastes. I enjoyed the Nantucket Mongoose, and if you're into sweeter flavors you'd probably like the Dot Dot Dot. Service can be a *little* slow but they are really friendly and forthcoming with recommendations if you're indecisive. 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

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

This place has a cool, speakeasy type vibe and very stiff drinks. We waited about 10 minutes to get seated and once we did, ordered some drinks. I tried the tequila & pineapple juice cocktail and it was damn strong. I could barely taste the pineapple juice or other ingredients in it. I'd say it's worth checking out if you like your drinks super strong and want a chill atmosphere but I'd prefer to have a tastier cocktail, otherwise, I would have ordered whiskey on the rocks or something without mixers. read more

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I have never been to a place in Seattle quite like Bathtub Gin & Co. The decor is pretty much indescribable. Your "coolness" factor goes up by a point or two just by being in this establishment. Its very dark and small, so its not a good spot to hit with a crowd, but their alcohol selection is very good, and the old speakeasy vibe is really charming. Pros: Off the beaten path Unique vibe/decor Friendly staff Cucumber flavored water (nice touch!) Cons: Slightly spendy (almost every drink is $10+) Belltown parking read more

You can never run out of speakeasies to go to in Seattle! I came here on a weekday so there wasn't a wait at all. For those of you who are confused about where this is located, it's actually located in the open alley way near the parking lot. The door isn't too obvious, but I'm sure if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, you'll see people lining up to get in since it's a pretty small bar. However, I do love the way that this place is laid out. There's two floors, and it's a pretty cozy place. They have happy hour here too, so if you might want to come then to save a few bucks on drinks! When I came with my friend, the bartender was awesome and friendly. The drinks here are solid. The bartenders here can whip up pretty good cocktails! However, I don't love this place enough to give it 5 stars. I'd definitely come back here about just for the chill atmosphere, but I might head to another bar if I were to pay ~$12 for a cocktail. read more

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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 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

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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

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This has to be one of the best cocktail bars in Seattle. Located in an alley with nothing more than a plaque on the exterior to let you know it's there, Bathtub Gin brings you back to the Prohibition Era. You walk in, and you can either go up or down. Upstairs, there is the bar and a couple small tables. Downstairs, there are more tables and a lounging area with some comfy leather couches. Enough about that. The real reason to come here is the cocktails. All the drinks use top shelf spirits, fresh juices and garnishes. They feature several cocktails as well as house favorites. OR you can go with the Dealer's Choice. You pick a base liquor and the characteristic you desire (sweet, spicy, or savory), and the barkeep works his magic! I recommend getting there early, as there isn't a lot of seating. Also, eat first. They are a bar only, so no food. Cheers! read more

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