The Doctor's Office, located at 1631 E Olive Way in Seattle, is a cozy cocktail bar that has garnered rave reviews for its unique ambiance and cocktail craftsmanship. With only 12 seats, it creates an intimate setting, perfect for cocktail lovers seeking a personal experience. Patrons like Veronica Ng praise the vibrant atmosphere and the engaging bartenders who elevate the experience with their extensive knowledge and banter. The drink menu stands out with intriguing cocktails and well-curated whisky selections, making it a haven for both casual and committed enthusiasts. Customers appreciate that the drink details include alcohol volume, a thoughtful touch that enhances their selection process. Gawan Fiore vividly described the excellence of the cocktails as comparable to the best bars in New York and London, emphasizing the bar's focus on quality control through batching techniques. Notable offerings range from the smoky Six Agave Mezcal to the extravagant TDO Spanish Coffee, which is a crowd favorite for its theatrical flair. The flickering candlelit environment, combined with a plush corner couch and an inviting vibe, makes The Doctor's Office not just a bar, but a memorable experience. For anyone in Seattle who values a well-crafted cocktail in a cozy, friendly setting, this spot is a definite must-visit. Don’t forget to make a reservation to ensure you secure a seat!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair accessible parking lot
Service options
Serves dine-in
No takeout
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great cocktails
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves hard liquor
Serves wine
Amenities
Has restroom
Atmosphere
Cozy
Trendy
Upscale
Planning
Accepts reservations
Usually has a wait
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free street parking
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Reviews For The Doctor's Office
Veronica Ng
May 23,2025
yooooo, you need to check out this bar if you want a good time. We came here during vacation on a Wednesday night and this was one of our favourite experiences in the city! Peter was our bartender and brings the type of energy we love in a bar. This is a great place for people who appreciate a good cocktail and want an intimate setting, but are also open to great banter with a bartender who’s also having a good time themselves! Drinks: this is the first bar we’ve been to that is on tock. We were like “whattttttt? Whyyyyy? That’s only for expensive restaurants but whatever, we’re on vacation. Let’s give it a try” It is 25 pp reservation but that gets deducted from your total bill. The menu was huge and felt really unique with all the descriptions. We had a fun time picking out drinks. We got the Manhanttan, Vesper, Spanish Coffee, bartender’s choice, a flight of 4 glasses of Cognac, and a flight of 3 glasses of Mezcal. They were all made so well! My husband particularly liked the flights. He really appreciated how he could try different spirits in one setting, and how Peter was so knowledgeable about all of them and had fun creating these flights. Service: it was great!!!! It’s the type of place where the bartender gives people space but also welcomes good conversation. We felt that Peter went above and beyond to make sure that my husband and I had a good time. To put into context, we werent going to drink that much on a Wednesday night, but it was just too fun. Atmosphere: very chill and vibey! The outside looks spooky but then you go through the doors, and you see how super cute it is! The bar has 6 seats, a small table for two and then a cute corner couch. WOULD I COME HERE AGAIN?! Yes!!! This is a fun place for people who really appreciate a GOOD cocktail and want to be in an intimate setting.
Linda
May 20,2025
Loved their cocktails, they have a lot of unique mixes and flavor profiles. Everything we tried was delicious. My friends and I appreciated that the menu lists the volume of alcohol in each. Will definitely be back to try more off their menu! The atmosphere is very intimate and small, due to the number of seats in the bar (6?), would highly recommend making a reservation beforehand.
Alexander Kim
May 18,2025
Doctor’s Office is a great spot for whisky lovers. The selection isn’t the biggest in Seattle, but it’s well-curated with some really cool, hard-to-find bottles. It feels like a mix between a Japanese whisky bar and a modern American lounge—clean, thoughtful, and inviting. Pricing is also very reasonable, especially for the rarer pours. Chelsea was holding it down solo the night I visited—super attentive and handling the room with ease. While she didn’t know everything about scotch, she was friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was taken care of. They’re known for their cocktails, but don’t overlook the scotch list. There’s good stuff hiding in there.
A P
May 7,2025
Was told about this place from a bartender friend in my home state. The front door can blend in easily on the street. Can take a moment to realize it’s the door. The inside is awesome , ambiance is great , bathroom is a great suprise. Wife loved the flaming coffee. The six agave mezcal is smokey but great. Bartender Casey was even nice and got me a small bowl of cornichons as a snack.
Gawan Fiore
Apr 16,2025
Best cocktail bar in Seattle. Full stop. Absolutely delicious. It’s on par with the best bars in NYC, London, etc. And the excellence is consistent, which is rare. Things to know: - It’s really small (12 seats total) which makes it cozy, but it’s almost always booked up by the day of, so make a reservation. - They don’t do shaken cocktails, just stirred, carbonated, and some miscellaneous hot drinks. This is partially for maintaining consistency and partially for noise mitigation. - They batch many parts of their drinks—and that’s a good thing. It’s what allows them such exceptional quality control. You don’t necessarily see all the work that goes into the drink, but you can sure as hell taste it. - If you want a nice little fire show, order the TDO Spanish Coffee I tell everyone I know who likes cocktails to go here. I’d give it 6 stars if I could. Seriously, go try. Favorite drinks: - Six Agave Sazerac - Agave Sunomono - Marantz Fizz - The Boss - Love in the time of Covid
Loud n Brown
Mar 28,2025
what can i say about a lil 14 person speakeasy that hasn’t already been said by countless nominations and accolades for this lil capitol hill gem of a bar . try something different! enjoy spirits neat! use a japanese Toilet, and most of all, get to know the extremely knowledgeable team that this bar has . drinks lots, tip heavy, punch nazis, smoke trees
Kelsey Josund
Mar 25,2025
My partner and I are big cocktail bar people — we seek out craft cocktails everywhere we go. After three visits to TDO, we can say unequivocally: this is the best bar we’ve been to. It’s very small and has a specific menu; you must make a reservation and order off the menu to have a good experience. But if you do, prepare to be thoroughly impressed! We’ve tried 14 different drinks across our visits and 13 of them were among the top cocktails we’ve ever had. It’s lovely to be greeted with champagne and warm towels upon arrival. The bartenders are experienced and enthusiastic. This place will be our new go-to!
Kevin Kumetz
Feb 5,2025
The coolest experience in Seattle. I love dark bars, dimly lit vibes and impressive bar backs. The mezcal selection was so impressive and they had multiple private batch picks and backpacked batches worth trying. Peter is a wonderful bartender!
Reviews For The Doctor's Office