Love this place. Best cocktails in town, but you definitely want to order two at a time because by the time you're done with your first drink, your second one will finally arrive. That's not in a bad way; these bartender take a lot of pride and preparation in your drinks and it's definitely worth waiting for. If there is a drink they have never heard of, they will look it up as long as it's a classic cocktail. I like to go here mostly  after I've seen a movie at the Garland.
Review Source:The classic cocktails this establishment offers are the best in town. They run on the less-sweet side and I really appreciate that. Plus, I love coming here to sit on the eclectic mix of out door furniture in the summer and enjoying a beverage as the sun sets.
This spot gets very crowded and loud on the weekends. Also, sometimes it takes awhile for your drinks to get to you. This isn't a good spot to drop in for a quick drink but it's perfect for that leisurely evening with friends where you want to stay and sip and enjoy.
We went into this place because of the reviews - classic cocktails, awesome, I have always had a penchant for the classics. Bartender asks us what we would like so we asked to see a cocktail menu - she sighs and walks over to a table and takes two menus away from a group of 6 who were like -WTF. Then she presented to us two stained and torn paper menus and we started to peruse the list.
Nothing there I like so I asked for a First Avenue created in NY in the 1800's. They never heard of it and asked what was in it, I told them and they said we don't carry that liqueur. "Fine" I said let's move to something in the 1900's "How about a Fog Cutter?" I ask(It was invented in the 1940's). Never heard of that either, what's in it they ask again - frustrated I goggled it on my phone since there appears to be no bartenders guide in this place. Once I found a recipe I showed them it and they said: "Sorry can't make that we don't have Orgeat syrup". Â HUH - When I bartended at TGIF in the late 80's they even had Orgeat syrup, it's used in lots of classic cocktails.
Ok this is getting ridiculous, so let me just order a simple drink, they are trying to be a classic cocktail house I'll order the favorite of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, a dubonnet and gin. Sorry sir we don't carry dubonnet . . . . . (sigh)
Kudos for them for being nice and trying and especially for using fresh squeezed juice in the drinks but they seriously need to expand their selection of alcohol and ingredients if they wish to make classic cocktails rather than just a few standards.
I love Bon Bon! It's so cute and fun. The drinks are very unique and delicious with a 1920s inspiration. Love the tables... old movie reels from The Garland Theater! Cute old fashion containers of candy serve as decor.
Bartenders are knowledgeable, friendly and make tasty drinks. Also, if their signature cocktails don't appeal to you; they serve beer as well. I appreciate that all "types" of people and ages are welcome
Also, they serve popcorn from the Garland. Yummm!
Nothing bad to say about Bon Bon!
This bar is must do in Spokane! Also, I love to seeing the Garland District develop a fun and unique night life
*LOVE* Bon Bon!!! I have been twice now and can't wait to return!!
The best drinks Spokane has to offer, hands down. Bartenders are knowledgeable, skilled and well trained. They build each drink from scratch and don't rush through so each drink is as good as the previous one!
So nice that Spokane has a unique, quaint little gem like this:) And I love the old movie reel decor-such a great idea!!!
If you are visiting Spokane, give Bon Bon a whirl! You won't be disappointed!
Even if this bar was in Seattle I would give it 5 stars. Â Real cocktails for slightly educated and up people. Â No redbull BS or neon nonsense drinks in a plastic football. Â You don't order top shelf because EVERYTHING is insanely top shelf. Â The prices are reasonable for the quality and craftsmanship in their cocktails. Â My advice is to not order your usual, just go with something you can't pronounce. Â
For the reviewer that complained she had to walk forever due to poor parking...uh there is a giant supermarket sized parking lot behind the bar which is free.
This lovely place is joined to the movie theater. Â When we got there, we looked through the window, the three people inside were older, like a full head of white hair kind of older. Â My friends wanted to bail and we were already deciding how we were going to the next place until someone suggested we check it out since we were already there. Â
This place is small, the drinks are cheap, and hey! they have seasonal ales. Â The apple cider was yummy. Â Even though our group couldn't fit at one table and we had to split up--some on the bar and some at a table, we had a good time.
I'd definitely come back, it's chill and low key, and best of all cheap!
Parking is tough. Â One friend parked at the shady teriyaki place across the street and another parked 2 blocks away...an eternity away when I had to walk in heels.
Did you know that a man named Serge Voronoff once implanted pieces of chimpanzee testicles onto the scrotum of human males in order to increase sexual sustainability?
Well you do now.
I know this because every drink at Bon-Bon has a story behind it. And my favorite drink there is called the Monkey Gland. Named for the crazy scientist's favorite procedure, It's a delicious blend of orange juice, gin and grenadine served in a glass washed with absinthe. It's topped with a brandy-soaked cherry and is the best drink in Spokane.
Not only does the drink come with a story, but the juice is freshly squeezed on the spot by some of Spokane's best (and - I'll say it - most beautiful) bartenders. Crystal and Kelli seriously know how to make a drink. And they do it so well, that I find myself perched at this lost-in-time bar at least once a week.
Yeah, I have a problem. I actually have 99 problems. But a drink ain't one.
So come meet me at Bon-Bon. If my monkey gland has anything to say about it, you certainly won't be disappointed. Sadly, the drink doesn't last as long as the good doctor would hope. But hey, that's why I usually do it four times in a row.
Bartender! Another drink please!
Nice atmosphere (though a little dead the night we were there). The place was understaffed, but the bartender/owner was nice and very knowledgeable about vintage drink recipes. Despite the high concept (prohibition-era vintage cocktails with a 20's movie theme), this place comes across as welcoming rather than pretentious.
All of the juice is squeezed to order, and the drinks I had were full of flavor and made of high-quality liquor. If you're used to well drinks at a cheap pub, you'll be surprised at the difference in flavor. Some might even think the drinks are mixed wrong for this reason.
Overall, nice experience. They even had a mellow DJ, nice addition to a mellow little bar.
I visited Bon Bon recently after a friend had talked it up quite a bit as a really cool place to go for a great cocktail. He decided to take me out for a congratulatory drink (I just finished my Master's degree).
The place was empty when we came in, save for a few people. The bartender was friendly and had great suggestions for cocktails. Our first round was pretty good.
However, this was not the case for the second round. I ordered a simple drink that I order everywhere, and have never had a problem with the recipe. When I received the drink at Bon Bon, it tasted overly sweet and had a strange color to it. I tried to sip it for a bit, but couldn't stomach it and told the bartender that I really disliked the drink. She responded that this was the house recipe and she made it exactly right, so I would have to pay for it anyway, and if I wanted another drink I could order one, but I would pay for both. The interaction was strange, and rather rude. I turned and went back to my table with the drink in hand.
When my friend returned from the bathroom, I told him what was said and he was rather irritated, but we all continued talking and joking around while I drank water. Then the bartender came over to our table (where all of my friends were seated), and proceeded to tell the entire table how my drink was prepared correctly, that she couldn't just make a new one, and we'd have to pay for that drink and any new drinks. My friends just sat there in disbelief. Why would she feel the need to repeat herself, this time in front of my friends? To embarrass me? To prove she was right and I was wrong? I have no idea. In any case, it was rude and uncalled for.
I won't be returning to Bon Bon any time soon, and I hope, for any of your sake, this policy will be changed.
THE NEWLY OPENED VINTAGE COCKTAIL BAR at the Garland Theater is called BON BON, and it's tag-line boasts "tasty drinks and delicious treats." This mini-bar is nestled in the west side of the historic theater with the distinct re-purposed signature-style of developer/artist Dan Spalding.
Think of BON BON as a concession stand for adults with a well appointed bar menu of classic cocktails with a contemporary twist. Fun film reel cocktail tables and a movie set-styled light fixture make this another creative addition in the Garland neighborhood. You can stop by for a drink or a bite thanks to an outsourcing deal with the Rocket Market and Sante'. (a smart move).
Brooklynd Johnson, whose business card reads Keeper of the Bar, says BON BON will keep the spotlight on cocktails but plans for the bar to evolve and she may change things up a bit. The hours are flexible as well; if customers are there, BON BON will stay open until 1a.m. The bar has a few beers on tap assortment red and white wine that will be switched out periodically. Keeping the former soda fountain feel, there are glass jars filled with old-time candy cigarettes, gumballs and Pez. The retro cool bar has already received a warm welcome from the neighborhood.
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