Milk [Seattle] – Refined cocktails at this hidden speakeasy
It’s early evening in the social neighbourhood of Belltown. We are standing between 1st and 2nd off Blanchard Street in a dark alley trying to decipher the cryptic directions to this hidden bar. We finally find it. A sign on a wooden door opens to voices and cozy candlelight inside. We all think: small and oh so charming. It’s clear we are in the right spot. People are gathered, talking and drinking in this Speakeasy.
Bathtub Gin & Co. is a bar that styles itself as a Speakeasy, one of a handful to pop up in Seattle. Back in the 1920s when alcohol was banned in America, illegal establishments sold liquor in secret basements, alleyways and impromptu bars. At Bathtub Gin & Co. you don’t need a secret code to enter. You will receive a welcoming smile from the barman who is happy to introduce you to a refined menu of gins, obscure liquors and vintage cocktails. Forget bartenders who break hearts with poorly mixed and diluted drinks. Instead, here you will find superior cocktails that are sure to please. Try the Dealer’s Choice or Lady Luck, and sip away in this cozy place.
For those who take the trouble to find Bathtub Gin & Co., the rewards are great: warm hospitality, outstanding drinks, and a secretive bond shared between patrons.
Bathtub Gin & Co.
Location: 2205 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Open: Monday – Sunday, 5:00pm – 2:00am
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