A second date doesn’t always get much respect. A first date is all about making a good impression, and a third is about seeing how far things might go, but that second date? It’s probably a hastily planned beer at a local tavern. Wanna class things up? Head to the intimate, sexy, and hard-to-find Bathtub Gin and Co., where you can impress your date with your knowledge of classic cocktails. Just be warned: There’s often a wait on the weekends, but that just makes it all the more special.

2205 Second Ave., 728-6069, bathtubginseattle.com

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