Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLiberty
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Liberty is a cocktail bar with a creative, well-priced cocktail program and a serious non-alcoholic menu. Rotating barrel-aged cocktails and house-made syrups, tinctures, and infusions anchor the drinks. A compact wine list and rotating draft beers round out the program, while the N/A section—including beer and wine alternatives—sets it apart.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Top Bun, a rum cocktail with curried carrot honey syrup, lime, PX sherry, and bubbly wine. For something savory, Midnight Appetite uses shiitake-infused cognac. Non-drinkers should try Bunny Loggins or the rotating shrub and soda.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking inventive drinks and a welcoming bar will fit in. The dedicated N/A menu makes it a good choice for groups with non-drinking guests.
- When should I go?
- Evenings are typical for a cocktail bar; the rotating barrel-aged options make repeat visits worthwhile. The N/A menu is available all hours, making it a suitable stop any time.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15–$18; N/A cocktails $12–$16. Draft beers are $4–$8, N/A beer $5, and N/A wine $12. Wine by the glass is around $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A rotating barrel-aging and stave-aging program, plus a dedicated N/A cocktail menu with creative options like the Jennifer N-Anniston, set Liberty apart. House-made syrups, tinctures, and infusions show a from-scratch approach.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative, well-executed cocktails with house-made syrups, tinctures, and infusions. Rotating barrel-aged options add depth. Low-ABV and N/A sections broaden appeal.
Menu strengths
- — House-made syrups, tinctures, and infusions are used throughout.
- — Positive community feedback on cocktail quality and bartender skill.
Standout selections
- — Top Bun – rum, curried carrot honey syrup, lime, PX sherry, topped with bubbly wine.
- — Midnight Appetite – shiitake-infused cognac, Foro amaro, exorcism bitters.
- — Off The Green – rum, pandan syrup, lime, ginger liqueur, strawberry popping boba, coconut cream.
Pricing: $15–$18
Wine
A small but serviceable selection of French and Austrian wines, both still and sparkling, plus a non-alcoholic rosé. Limited but affordable.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a non-alcoholic wine option.; Offers both still and sparkling wines.
Standout selections
- — Hugl Gruner Veltliner – Austrian white, $10.
- — M. DE Ligny Sparkling Rosé – French sparkling.
Pricing: $10–$12
Beer
Rotating drafts include IPAs, light beers, seasonals, and sours. Bottled/canned options include Rainier and Tecate, plus an N/A IPA. Good value.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft selection offers variety.; Includes a non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Rotating IPA – $7.; Rotating Sour – $8.
- — Athletic Brewing N/A IPA – $5.
Pricing: $4–$8
Nonalcoholic
A rare dedicated N/A cocktail menu with creative, well-priced options. Also includes N/A beer and wine, making it a standout for non-drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated N/A cocktail menu with creative options.; Includes N/A beer and wine alternatives.
Standout selections
- — Bunny Loggins – Aplos arise, curry carrot honey syrup, lime, carbonated.
- — Jennifer N-Anniston – Pathfinder, peach bitters, fig syrup, ginger beer.
- — Ba-Ba-Ba Blueberry Maple Soda – house-made blueberry rooibos maple syrup, coconut milk.
Pricing: $12–$16 for cocktails; $5 beer, $12 wine
Spirits
A diverse range of spirits is used in cocktails, including rum, bourbon, scotch, tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, and cognac. Barrel-aging adds depth.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirit selection used in creative cocktails.; Barrel-aging program adds depth.
Standout selections
- — Page of Swords – bourbon, Cocchi Americano, Cardamaro, Amaro Monte San Costanzo, black lemon bitters, absinthe spritz.
- — Black Manhattan – bourbon, Amaro del Etna, Meletti, Angostura bitters.
- — Oaxacan Old Fashioned – mezcal, reposado tequila, Angostura bitters.
How it sits with the food
While no food menu is evidenced, the cocktail list's savory elements—like shiitake-infused cognac and curried carrot syrup—suggest pairings with umami-rich or spiced dishes. The low-ABV and N/A options provide lighter accompaniments.
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