Your requisite Prohibition-inspired speakeasy in Chelsea with a quirky name and a secret door? That'd be Bathtub Gin. Despite the fact that you may wait an hour to get into Bathtub Gin & Co, the drinks aren't very good. You can find much better cocktails at other Belltown neighborhood spots like Roquette and Navy Strength.
But we can't argue that this secret bar checks some boxes. It has an alleyway entrance complete with a fancy little wooden door. It has bookcases, tea candles, and more exposed brick.
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We've got drinks from Westlight, Kokomo, August Laura, and Bathtub Gin, all available from our one week only ghost bar, Bar Infatuation. Get a cocktail for two plus a serving of crispy potato wedges with sour cream and sweet chili sauce from Bluestone Lane for just $14. Bathtub Gin and the Bee's Knees In January of 1919, the 18th Amendment was ratified.
On January 17, 1920 it went into effect with the passage of the Volstead Act, starting a time period known as Prohibition. It was supposed to be a wholesome time without the dangers caused by alcohol. Bathtub gin, with its mysterious and clandestine origins, is a term that evokes images of hidden speakeasies and underground operations during the Prohibition era.
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While it was once associated with bootleg alcohol made in makeshift home distilleries, the modern interpretation of bathtub gin has evolved into an artisanal craft spirit. In this blog post, we'll explore the history of bathtub. Small plates are paired with gin.
Bathtub Gin & Co. is a Belltown speakeasy with cocktails that are just fine, but not worth the wait it takes to get in. Bathtub gin was considered bootleg and was poor in quality, but it remained popular due to its availability.
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Nowadays, bathtub gin refers to a gin infusion made at home with commercial alcohol. A classic 1920's speakeasy with craft cocktails, a full dinner menu, and live entertainment. Located in New York City.
Bathtub Gin is a Prohibition-inspired speakeasy that whisks one back to the Roaring Twenties with its unique ambiance, live entertainment, chef-driven dining, and craft cocktail menu with a strong gin focus. "Everything is better in the tub." ♦ Live Jazz on Mondays from 9pm to 11pm $10 per person added to your bill ♦ Live Burlesque on Tuesdays and Sundays from 9pm to 10pm $20 per.
