Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBathtub Gin & Co.
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bathtub Gin & Co. Is a multi-level cocktail bar in the former boiler room of The Humphrey Building, and its menu leans on classic technique with house drinks and bartender-driven favorites. Named cocktails include Alpenglow, Cowboy Daze, Cigarettes & Coffee, and Silent Treatment. The spirits list spans Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Gin, Scotch, Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, and Vodka with individual pours and prices. Wine by the glass is $12 across Red, White, Rosé, and Bubbles, with Veuve Clicquot Brut by the bottle at $85. Beer and cider are $10 each.
- What should I order?
- Start with Alpenglow (gin, Douglas fir, falernum, absinthe, orgeat, lime) or Cowboy Daze (mezcal, apricot, poblano, white tea, lime, saline). For a spirit pour, Monkey 47 gin at $18, Fortaleza Blanco tequila at $19, or Springbank 10yr Scotch at $38. The Happy Hour gin martini is $12. Wine by the glass is $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a deep gin and Scotch list alongside technique-driven cocktails. Guests comparing mezcal, tequila, rum, or Japanese whiskey pours will find named options with prices. Those seeking a broad wine or beer program may find the by-the-glass and bottle choices limited.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour features a gin martini at $12, making it a supported option for an early or late drink. The multi-level bar in the former boiler room of The Humphrey Building suits a seated cocktail or spirit pour.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16 to $30, with Alpenglow and Cigarettes & Coffee at $18 and Silent Treatment at $30. Spirit pours range from $13 for Smith and Cross rum to $45 for Yamazaki 12yr. Wine by the glass is $12, Veuve Clicquot Brut bottle is $85, and beer or cider is $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar occupies the former boiler room of The Humphrey Building and lists a spirits selection spanning Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Gin, Scotch, Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, and Vodka. The gin list is notably broad, with dozens of expressions from multiple countries, and named pours include Monkey 47 at $18 and Springbank 10yr at $38.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is rooted in classic technique with house drinks and bartender-driven favorites. Signature cocktails include Alpenglow, Cowboy Daze, Cigarettes & Coffee, and Silent Treatment, while the Classic Cocktails section lists Army & Navy and Bronx. Reviewers describe the cocktails as thoughtfully made and well balanced, though some found them too sweet or not mixed well on certain visits.
Menu strengths
- — Named signature cocktails include Alpenglow, Cowboy Daze, Cigarettes & Coffee, and Silent Treatment, showing a range of gin, mezcal, and whiskey bases.
- — Classic Cocktails section lists Army & Navy and Bronx, grounding the list in recognizable technique.
- — Happy Hour gin martini (Dry, Wet, Perfect, or Dirty) is $12.00.
Standout selections
- — Alpenglow — $18.00 — Gin, Douglas fir, falernum, absinthe, orgeat, lime.
- — Cowboy Daze — $16.00 — Mezcal, apricot, poblano, white tea, lime, saline.
- — Cigarettes & Coffee — $18.00 — Sesame-washed whiskey, banana, coffee, sesame oil.
Pricing: Cocktails $16-$30; Happy Hour gin martini $12
Wine
The drink menu lists a Wine section with Red, White, Rosé, and Bubbles by the glass and Veuve Clicquot Brut by the bottle. Wine by the glass is $12.00, and the Veuve Clicquot Brut bottle is $85.00. The selection is straightforward rather than deep, with one named Champagne bottle anchoring the list.
Menu strengths
- — Wine section covers Red, White, Rosé, and Bubbles by the glass, all at $12.00.
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut is listed by the bottle at $85.00.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut Bottle — $85.00 — Champagne by the bottle.
- — Bubbles — $12.00 — Sparkling wine by the glass.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $12; Veuve Clicquot Brut bottle $85
Beer
The drink menu lists a Beer section with Double Mtn Cider, Dogfish 90 Minute IPA, Holy Mountain Seltzer, and North Coast Pilsner. Beer and cider selections are $10.00 each. The list is short but covers cider, IPA, seltzer, and pilsner styles.
Menu strengths
- — Beer section includes cider, IPA, seltzer, and pilsner options at $10.00 each.
- — Named selections span Double Mtn Cider, Dogfish 90 Minute IPA, Holy Mountain Seltzer, and North Coast Pilsner.
Standout selections
- — Dogfish 90 Minute IPA — $10.00 — India Pale Ale.
- — Double Mtn Cider — $10.00 — Cider.; Dogfish 90 Minute IPA — $10.00 — India Pale Ale.
Pricing: Beer and cider $10.00 each
Nonalcoholic
The drink menu lists a Zero Proof section with Orange Blossom (Pathfinder, orange juice, blossom water, market spice tea) at $15.00. It is a single named zero-proof drink rather than a broad selection.
Menu strengths
- — Zero Proof section lists Orange Blossom at $15.00 with Pathfinder, orange juice, blossom water, and market spice tea.
Standout selections
- — Orange Blossom — $15.00 — Pathfinder, orange juice, blossom water, market spice tea.
Pricing: Orange Blossom $15.00
Spirits
The spirits list spans Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Gin, Scotch, Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, and Vodka with individual pours and prices. Gin is notably broad, with dozens of expressions from multiple countries. Named pours include Blantons at $28, Yamazaki 12yr at $45, Monkey 47 at $18, and Springbank 10yr at $38.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits categories include Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Gin, Scotch, Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, and Vodka with individual pours and prices.
- — Gin selection is notably broad, with dozens of expressions from multiple countries; gin pours range from $13.00 to $21.00.
- — Scotch pours range from $15.00 to $38.00, and mezcal pours range from $13.00 to $20.00.
Standout selections
- — Yamazaki 12yr — $45.00 — Japanese whiskey pour.
- — Springbank 10yr — $38.00 — Scotch pour.; Monkey 47 — $18.00 — Gin pour.
- — Fortaleza Blanco — $19.00 — Tequila pour.; Del Maguey Chichicapa — $20.00 — Mezcal pour.
Pricing: Gin $13-$21; Scotch $15-$38; Tequila $15-$19; Mezcal $13-$20; Rum $13-$15; Vodka $13-$14
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