If you're looking for a top-tier craft cocktail bar in the Kirkland area, look no further than The Thirst Trap. This place is next level. I've been to plenty of craft cocktail bars, but nothing quite like this one. The bartender--who is also the owner--takes mixology to a whole new level. We're talking scientific precision here, using actual lab equipment to craft drinks that taste as incredible as they look. One drink in particular, "garden" completely blew us away. It was unique, balanced, and absolutely delicious--just one of many standout cocktails we tried. Beyond the drinks, the atmosphere was amazing. The bartender was welcoming, generous with his time, and let us sample and explore different flavors. It felt more like a fun experience than just a night out. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality, and the small bites were spot-on. The whole venue had great energy, and I honestly can't say enough good things about it. We're already looking forward to going back. read more

Thirst Trap - Craft cocktails to a science!!!! Amazing!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Cocktail bar and lounge in Juanita Village that opened in 2025. Has street parking, and the retail garage in the same building has free parking for the first 2-3 hours or so. It's at the corner of one of the buildings. Dark, mid sized interior with some cool neon lights and light up marble pattern bar counter. Not very busy when I went at happy hour/dinner time on a Friday night, but the place is busier later at night on Friday/Saturday during the warmer months. Sometimes they have events and DJs. Sat at the bar and tried out some happy hour specials. Got the Korean sauce wings ($12) and cheese truffle fries ($8). Decent amount of fries, definitely has cheese flavor but not that much truffle oil aroma. I liked the wings which you get 6 per order. They weren't fried, but rather tender and juicy. Sauce was agreeable. Definitely enough food for my dinner. As for the drinks, I got the rosemary mule which is Moscow mule with some rosemary herb. The copper mug they use is good sized. Tasted refreshing although could feel the alcohol afterwards. Also tried a corpse reviver no. 2, which was a little sweet but has a punch. Cocktail prices are not cheap outside of happy hour, in the upper teens. Overall, was glad I tried the place out. Will drop by for happy hour once in a while. read more

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First time checking out thirst trap. For a Saturday night, it wasn't packed at all, which was lowkey kinda nice so we could actually talk over drinks haha. Their playlist was super chill, too--mostly 90s rnb/hiphop. The drinks were both tasty and strong (and a bit on the pricier end lol). I opted for their mezcal cocktail while my homegirl got a s'more's type martini I think. Their menu also offers food and wine, but we opted to just try some drinks and bounce. Overall, a cool place to try out. read more

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New businesses have very few opportunities to make a good impression, and we've been wanting to try this place out. So much so , that we planned our evening for our group around starting here for a couple hours for drinks ... To show open online and not even have the courtesy to post a note or explanation or even when you will "actually" be open ... not a good start as to how customers are likely viewed :( Thur 5:15p EDIT*** Went next door to local shops and restaurants inquiring about the status here at thirst trap ... WELL BEWARE - apparently they've been closed since December, rift and break up in ownership due to business shenanigans... and stealing tips from employees. Basically the ship is going down. Don't waste your time here, give business to places that treat their employees and customers with more respect. read more

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Finally a nice chill bar in Juanita! So glad we got to try this place a few days back. Nice cocktails on the menu. Loved the ambiance. Typical bar food. Husband got the wings to eat and it was good. Service was good and timely. read more

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Food and drinks are great. Kinda pricey but the space is really cute. The staff is also very nice and knowledgeable but had to take off a couple stars due to inconsistency with service, wait times, and hours operation. Also, came for a birthday party once and they were so short-staffed, there were no glassware or toilet paper in the bathrooms by midnight. read more

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I've been watching and waiting for this place to open, and it did not disappoint! Solid vibe walking in - good music, fun lights, couches and table options. Drinks were on point - unique and very nicely balanced. And the food? Delicious! We started with the Burrata - wow, yum. The potato chips are house made and loaded with salt. We then shared house salad and burger with fries - super solid all around. Prices were actually quite reasonable in comparison to other similar spots - we will definitely be regulars! read more

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Really excited for this new bar in the Juanita area of Kirkland! We came in and sat at the bar and met the owner and bartender, Adam. He told us about some of his super cool, inventive cocktails. My partner said the Almond Roca is one of the best cocktails he's ever had. The piece of candy is even made by Adam's sister! They seem to be still getting the word out, so stop by! Lots of potential. read more

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A random find turned out to be the best! First of all the name is so catchy it was hard not to want to go. Reading the menu the garden had my wheels turning with the unusual flavors. I asked our bartender, who turned out to be the owner, Adam, if it was like a bloody Mary with the tomato in it. He then informed me he put it through a centerfuge and so it's not thick at all. So I ordered that. I was shocked how it looked. Even more shocked how delicious and refreshing it was. I got to also try a bit of the espresso martini after talking more with Adam about how mind blown I was. He let me know that his espresso martini is clear. If I closed my eyes I would have no idea that it was clear. So many unique drinks on the menu we are definitely going back. The science and creativity Adam puts into his drinks is unique. We are looking forward to the next round! read more

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I walked in the door at 10:15 PM on a Saturday. There were five different groups in the restaurant and two people at the bar. The guy behind the bar called out. "We are closed." I asked him what are your hours of operation and he lied. He said 4pm to 10pm. Their website says they're open till 1am on Sat and 11PM the rest of the time. This particular bartender made it obvious. He just did not want to do his job. I understand closing early because lack of patronage it's not that. read more

We stopped by late on a Thursday night for dessert, drinks and to check it out since it's recently opened. It's a cocktail lounge, not a sports bar as some friends told us and that is great! The owner was running everything during our visit. He was nice, funny and super informative. Lots of unique small bites & drinks. Love that there is a couch/booth area to hang out. The music was a little loud for a Thursday, but it is great to have a place open past 9pm in the area. The owner says there will be a 16 person "speak easy" room and is planning on having DJ/Vinyl nights too. We are excited to see how this place evolves! read more

Thirst Trap - Almond Rocca cocktail. Topping is homemade - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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As soon as I came in Zennith helped us at the bar. We came from paddle boarding for 5 hours so extremely hungry and dehydrated, Zennith helped us right away at the bar!! Extremely helpful and patient! We ordered fish & chips and chicken sliders! Food came out fast and warm! On top of that, the food was yummy!! Hands down best fish and chips! But while we waited, she brought us chips and pretzels. It's such a sexy cute vibe! Only come when Zennith is serving, she is absolutely amazing! read more

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Delicious craft cocktails My favorites so far: 1. Garden 2. Lamb 3. Blue cheese Martini 4. Butter read more

Thirst Trap - Their Garden cocktail is possibly my favorite drink I have ever had. The tops for me 1. Garden 2. Lamb 3. Blue Cheese Martini 4 Butter - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Review just for drinks. Currently a soft open and everything is 25% off. We popped in on a Sunday evening for a night cap and I got the sill Boy, Hubby got the Pineapple old fashioned which came with a small piece of chocolate. Will try this place for its limited menu soon! read more

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No prices on the menu for cocktails - $5 off cocktails for happy hour still $20+ each (once the mystery check arrived) Drinks took forever with nobody else in the place. Stay away. read more

To be totally honest, this place is way out of my budget lol. I got a single shot of well tequila and it was $18. Not my kind of place the server was sweet though, and the inside was nice. read more

Cute spot for some local interesting drinks that include " egg white" and gold glitter and home made chocolate. Owner was nice and thirst trap informative . In a great location . Music n vibe was on point with a mixture of jus good n old stool music .. the only problem was we got "trapped " we didn't want to leave but u can only drink so much ! Would have stayed longer and drank more if only there was a pool table , darts or something so for that missing factor thirst trap gets a 4.9 out of 5 read more

I came here with a few friends last night after having dinner in a neighboring city. I feel like this place is fairly new. Not much staff. The bar was not overly busy when we got there around 9:45p.m. We only ordered drinks, so I can't speak on the food. Nothing really stood out as far as the drink selections. Pretty standard cocktails. I had heard this bar is known for their clarified espresso martini. A friend ordered it and it ended up being the best tasting cocktail of the night. Much stronger than a traditional espresso martini. I ordered the tangerine. It was okay. A little too lemon forward and very tart. Another friend ordered a drink called swipe right (?). Not a good drink at all. Almost puree in flavor. Our waitress was polite and attentive. She seemed to be maybe one of two waiters I saw the whole night. My biggest gripe with this bar is the seating. They have bar seating, tables, and an area with couches and stools. The couches are very low to the ground. The stools are more like ottoman's and are meant to add seats around the table along with the couches. The ottoman's were very uncomfortable. It's truly not an ideal seat. They could use some higher stools and perhaps even a higher couches. We made the most of our night here and enjoyed ourselves, but I definitely would not come back here unless changes were made to the seating and drink selection. read more

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Ambiance is fine but I received cold tacos and my drink was "meh". Service was ok. We were the only ones there.

Went for Happy Hour on a Friday with a friend and it wasn't busy we sat in the restaurant section and there were 4 people up at the bar. It took the bar tender quite a while to acknowledge us to bring menus and take our order. Drinks came fairly quick but food took a long time. After we were served bar tender never came back to ask how things were, ask if we wanted anything else or clear our dishes. I had to get the bar tenders attention for us to get our bill. The drinks were expensive, food was not great and the service was not good. Definitely won't be back. read more

Great ambience and perfect for a date night. Cocktails are excellent, and the bartenders are super friendly.

Fun new spot in Juanita Kirkland. I tried the clarified espresso martini, it was very strong! They have a lot of unique cocktails. We also go the bbq wings and fries. The homemade ranch with the wings was amazing! We sat outside, they have heaters out there which will be nice as it gets later and the inside has a cool vibe with a lounge area, standard tables and a bar. Our server was friendly and helpful! read more

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Great drinks great service :) Great bartender , my custom drink had so much flavor profiles that is definitely what u pay for! read more

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Amazing craft cocktails. $18 each seems standard, but they are great. However, a basic gin and tonic with Titos = $20. Now that is bad. read more

Great atmosphere, excellent service, the drinks are amazing. The owner/bartender is very knowledgeable and personable. We had a great time and we will definitely be back. read more

Very cool ambiance here, would be great for a date spot! Our server was very attentive and welcoming (blonde with no tattoos) and service was very quick! We got the Almond Roca cocktail, which surprisingly came with an actual piece of almond roca, and the espresso liquor, which was tasty but in my opinion tasted like banana (though I'm not an expert by any means!) The Almond Roca was very butter-forward but good. We loved the attention to detail with the giant ice cube- maybe this is common practice but I was still impressed. read more

Thirst Trap - Almond Roca cocktail and Espresso Liquor - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

My friends told me they saw a new place opened in Juanita area of Kirkland. The name it's self was enough to get me in the door. The Thirst Trap was a quaint small intimate restaurant/bar. Suitable to impress a first date or out of town guest. The bar displayed a selection of high end Scotches, Tequilas and some Bourbon Whiskey that was very impressive. My kind of place, I thought. I sat at the bar, it was early and not very busy, but it took a minute for the bartender to notice. The menu is small and pricey, with no happy hour specials. They didn't have my favorite Bourbon, but I did order a good second (18 year Elijah Craig). I should have got the hint when the bartender asked if I was sure that's what I wanted. " It's expensive, do you want to know how much it is?" I only had one drink, and an appetizer. But this one only gets one visit. Sorry. I won't be back. Might be a great place for a first date, wanting to impress. But I was expecting better service and selection . read more

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This place is great to go for a classy or casual date night. The mood and lighting are something that are perfect for a relaxing night of dinner, drinks and conversation. Everything my wife and I had was delicious. They pour the drinks strong and generously. We were tended to by the owner himself, who took the time to share the creative process on which liquor was chosen, how the ingredients were fused, and other artisan processing techniques used to enhance and elevate the drinks. It's a bit pricey but the costs are made up in the service and the flavors of the food and drink. Highly recommend. For the owner, I would recommend providing a selection of mocktails for people who cannot drink. That way they can still enjoy the flavors and unique experience. 5/5 read more

The most amazing ambience paired with the best cocktails I've ever had in my life! Food was delicious and such a compliment to the space and creative cocktails. If you're looking for a new favorite spot, don't wait too long to check this place out. It'll be packed in no time. read more

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Ashely and our other server were amazing. We had amazing conversation, flowing drinks, and great fish and chips. The music and lighting were perfect. read more

Literally the best bar in kirkland!!! Maybe one of the best in Seattle. The cocktails are fantastic. The coconut Negroni and clarified espresso martini are amazing! Although the real reason I'm writing this review is their bartender Ashley!!! She is very friendly, tentative and makes the best cocktails. 10/10 service and experience. Will definitely come back. read more

Nice vibe & love the marble bar top! If you have a chance to sit at the bar have Adam make you a drink. Hand crafted cocktails are an artform & he puts a lot of thought & creativity into his craft. Loved the way he brought out potions he was working on for tasting & feedback. His variations on an Old Fashioned are exceptional! read more

Love having this new place in town; such a great vibe with great food and amazing drinks! Can't wait to come back!

Are you looking for the best bar around? This is it. Not only is it an amazing location but they have a great food menu too! Don't sleep on the burger. As for the cocktails you can obviously tell so enjoy. And don't leave without trying the clarified espresso martini! read more

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Super creative cocktails and delicious food in a cool, upscale atmosphere. This spot is a perfect addition to the Juanita Village and we will absolutely be back! The Coconut Negroni with its coconut fat washed gin was delicious. Pair it with the Bar Snacks for sweet/savory bliss. read more

Thirst Trap is a great spot for craft cocktails and food! The cocktails are so unique and delicious, but the best part is the food is five star level. This is not your normal cocktail bar food, the food is very fresh and delicious. The owner, Adam, served us the food and was extremely friendly and told us about his craft creations behind the bar. Highly recommend the espresso martinis, ladi Dadi, fish and chips, and chicken quesadilla!! The service is top tier!!! This is our new Friday night drink spot:) read more

A really cute new bar area that opened recently. The food though... the fucking fish and chips are amazing and that's not even their focus it seems. The drinks are amazingly liquor forwards in an amazing way. My espresso Martini was so fancy and even tastier. Loved it! read more

Wow what not to rave about! The moment you walk in, the vibes are so good with the modern/futuristic theme. The sound quality of the music is amazing. Service was also great. The cocktails are so unique, thoughtfully crafted and offer exciting flavor experiences I have only experienced even at Michelin level dining. I can't wait to return to my favorites and see what the menu will bring in the future. We enjoyed every dish we ordered from the menu. Presented beautifully and quality ingredients. Highlights include steak frites, steak tartare tater tots, wings and gnocchi. 10/10 looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Best cocktails in town. Great playlist and the sound system is incredible. Very premium!!

Went to Thirst Trap with some friends for happy hour and it was great! Excellent freezer martinis and a good wine list as well! Definitely heading back there! read more