Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBa Bar Capitol Hill
Seattle, WA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ba Bar Capitol Hill runs a serious cocktail program with Vietnamese flair, from a pho-fat-washed bourbon Old Fashioned to a celery-gin Mary Morter. The daily Cocktail of the Day keeps things moving. Beer and cider lists are local and rotating, with a few nonalcoholic options. This is a drink-first stop for creative, well-priced cocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Phởshion, a pho broth fat-washed bourbon cocktail with cardamom and pho spice syrup, served over a big cube. It is a distinctive, savory take on a classic. For something lighter, the Mary Morter uses gin, fresh celery juice, and gomme syrup.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for inventive, savory drinks will find much to like. The menu's Vietnamese-inspired ingredients and fat-washing technique appeal to adventurous drinkers. Also suitable for those wanting a quality local beer or a nonalcoholic pandan latte.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13.95 to $16.95. Beers run $5.95 to $10.95. A cocktail and a beer will land in the $20-$28 range before tax and tip.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into Vietnamese flavors, with ingredients like pho broth fat-washed bourbon, celery juice, and Asian pear. The daily Cocktail of the Day adds a rotating element. The beer list features local and rotating drafts, including a IPA and pFriem Pilsner.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive house cocktail menu includes Ba Bar Classics and seasonal creations, plus a daily Cocktail of the Day. Named bartenders contribute, and prices are moderate. The list is creative and well-priced.
Menu strengths
- — Official menu lists numerous signature cocktails, including Ba Bar Classics and seasonal creations.
- — A daily changing Cocktail of the Day provides variety.
- — Creative use of ingredients like pho broth fat-wash, celery juice, and Asian pear.
Standout selections
- — Old Phởshion: pho broth fat-washed bourbon, cardamom, pho spice syrup, Angostura bitters.
- — Mary Morter: The Botanist Gin, fresh lime, fresh celery juice, simple gomme syrup.
- — Goji Getter: green tea infused vodka, goji berries, sweet vermouth, lemon, salt and aperitivo.
- — Lucky Moon Bear: brown butter rum, pineapple and mango, blanc vermouth, artichoke liqueur.
Pricing: $13.95-$16.95
Wine
The wine menu features at least one Oregon Pinot Noir. Wine is a minor part of the program.
Menu strengths
- — The wine list includes an Oregon Pinot Noir from Eola-Amity Hills.
Standout selections
- — Rose Rock Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir — Oregon wine, appears on official wine menu image.
Beer
The beer and cider menu is diverse, with rotating drafts and local selections. Prices are accessible. Options range from a lagered ale to a dry cider.
Menu strengths
- — Official menu lists rotating drafts and local selections.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic beer option.; Prices range from $5.95 to $10.95, offering good value.
Standout selections
- — Saigon Siblings Lagered Ale (Maritime Pacific, draft); pFriem Pilsner (can)
Pricing: $5.95-$10.95
Nonalcoholic
A non-alcoholic beer is available, and a pandan latte has been praised for its unique flavor. The nonalcoholic options are limited but noteworthy.
Menu strengths
- — A non-alcoholic beer is offered.; A pandan latte with pandan, coconut milk, and espresso was praised for its unique, strong flavor.
Standout selections
- — Pandan Latte; Beer menu includes non-alcoholic option and local drafts.
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