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Bathtub Gin & Co.

The guide was updated: 2024-08-30

Some people just want to get away from the busy street life and grab a drink in the basement of an old hotel with authentic brickwork. If that sounds like you, then make sure to pay Bathtub Gin & Co a visit. It's a stylish throwback the prohibition days when alcohol had to be hidden from view. They serve many cocktails as well as local gin and tonics. If you're truly up for a challenge however, ask the bartender to customize something for you personally!

Useful Information

Address: 2205 2nd Avenue, Seattle
More Info: Visitors find the front door hard to find since there's no sign. The website recommends to look for the wooden door, 50ft. North of Blanchard Street
Opening hours: Daily 5pm–midnight
Website: www.bathtubginseattle.com
Phone: +1 206 728 6069

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Bathtub Gin & Co.

Bathtub Gin & Co.

Some people just want to get away from the busy street life and grab a drink in the basement of an old hotel with authentic brickwork. If that sounds like you, then make sure to pay Bathtub Gin & Co a visit. It's a stylish throwback the prohibition days when alcohol had to be hidden from view. They serve many cocktails as well as local gin and tonics. If you're truly up for a challenge however, ask the bartender to customize something for you personally!

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