Hillside Bar

320 reviews

1520 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122

hillsidebar.com

+12068298694

About

Hillside Bar is a Bar located at 1520 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122. It has received 320 reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars.

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Hours

Monday2PM-2AM
Tuesday2PM-2AM
Wednesday2PM-2AM
Thursday2PM-2AM
Friday2PM-2AM
Saturday2PM-2AM
Sunday2PM-2AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Hillside Bar: 1520 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122

  • Hillside Bar has 4.6 stars from 320 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Probably my favorite place to hang out for a couple of beers in all of Seattle"

    "The first bar I tried in Seattle after flying in from Baltimore"

    "Jaw-droppingly rude bartender"

    "I loved the bartender"

    "Like the bar tenders a lot, the layout is awkward, but its been like that since it was the previous bar"

Reviews

  • Paul Fick

Probably my favorite place to hang out for a couple of beers in all of Seattle. I live around the corner and the Hillside is the neighborhood's living room. Awesome staff, friendly regulars, fun place to watch the Hawks (the TV situation isn't completely ideal as it's not a sports bar, but the experience is awesome just the same - the place is always packed and somebody always brings in some sort of spread for the crowd to eat). No food except for small pizzas from SODO Pizza (which are actually quite good) but you can bring in food ordered elsewhere. A real sense of community exists here.

  • Chris Contos

The first bar I tried in Seattle after flying in from Baltimore. Jasmine was welcoming and gave me a nice pour of Evan Williams (surprisingly smooth, who knew). The clientele are friendly and down to earth. This place has a great overall vibe. Reasonable prices during happy hour, good draft selection and nicely laid out pool room and table. Stairs to 2nd floor dump you out near where darts fly so keep your eyes open. Highly recommend!
Price per person
$20–30
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Brigham Anderson

Jaw-droppingly rude bartender. I came in sober and polite, and made a dumb joke about Rainer beer. She went off the rails and was bizarrely rude to me and my date for about 5 minutes straight. We tried to apologize repeatedly, but she stared us down like a crazy person. So odd. I assume that she was reacting to some recent personal tragedy or that maybe she was off-meds? Rachel or something like that. She was on shift October 16 at around 10pm. She also claimed to own the bar, which would surprise me.

  • Aimee Franklin

I loved the bartender. He was very polite and welcoming. I had a rough day traveling to Seattle, then with my vehicle. After ordering pizza from next door (aaaammmaaazzzaing) then having a pbr on draft my worries subsided and I felt I could continue to overcome whatever Seattle could bring my way. I'd recommend this join to anyone, especially ones with a dog. The customer is rad, the atmosphere is welcoming and they had about 10 + beers on draft. Two thumbs up on the prices too!!

  • Sarah K

Like the bar tenders a lot, the layout is awkward, but its been like that since it was the previous bar. They have pinball, big buck hunter, *horrible* dart boards, skee ball, pool, a cute sitting area nook. Great selection of booze and beer on tap, as well as bottles and cans of beers/ciders! No food menu with the exception of pizzas they have and peanuts but they allow outside food, so venture that corridor, there's some amazing food within walking distance!

  • Jathaniel Easterling

What a great place! I wish I was there now. Found the referral on Beer Advocate for a place to get a craft beer not too far from the REI Camping Store. Service was great as well as the folks around the bar. I even got offered and gladly received a bag of whole bean single-origin roast from a patron. It was unbelievable, as if I was having a pleasant dream. Check out their web page for a list of offerings; I had the dark cherry cider.

  • Joséphine Catus

Seemed really nice with nice reviews but they don’t take international ids which is not written on the window/door and feels kinda xenophobic (didn’t have this problem in other bars in Seattle). They won’t accept pictures of passports either. Waiter wasn’t particularly nice about it, as if it’s our fault we’re not american.. please write it on the window/ in description in Google.

  • Zella H

This is a fine place to go hang out with friends - it's never too crowded. It's a little divey, but their whiskey selection is surprisingly good for such a hole in the wall place. I've ended up here when other places were full and never regretted it, although the seating in their downstairs area is a pretty uncomfortable, it's still manageable.

  • J. C.

Walked over to Hillside in search for a dartboard. The friendly bartender let us use the good darts behind the bar and was extremely helpful. Beers were good - porter and blonde and darts were fantastic. Chill environment that really never got busy but always somehow managed to have a plethora of different characters in it.

  • B

Fun bar with a chill vibe. They've got darts, pool, skeeball, and pinball. Solid drinks and cool bartenders. The only downside is that in the ladies bathroom, the stalls have curtains instead of doors. Not a deal breaker, but definitely less than ideal. Other than that though, great place to chill with some friends!

  • Jamie Schuppan (unholyknight56)

Came in a very bad mood that was not only alleviated but graced with a decent whisky selection, the good company of fellow patrons and the antics of the bartender of I dubbed "Squirrel" but I believe her name was Sophie. all in all a very solid bar not only for cap hill but for Seattle in general.

  • Terence Bonsey

Facts about Hillside bar. The bartenders are some of the kindest humans you will encounter. The drinks are delicious, and there are many options to choose from. There are many places to sit. They have big buck hunter, and a pool table. There are two bathrooms.

  • Cassandra Schwartz

Quick bar service paired with clean bathrooms and plenty of space to grab a drink with friends. Some call it a dive bar, but don't let throw you. It's simple, offers good beers without a crazy markup, and make for a great place to enjoy a drink

  • Elizabeth Rapuzzi

I love the hillside- it has a few different spaces (back room with couches, upstairs game room, pool area, bar) and the bartenders are great. It's everything a bar should be, cheap and stiff drinks, fun community, doesnt take itself seriously.

  • Katelin Van Sickle

Love this bar...but can't seem to get ahold of them to make a reservation to go back. The website and phone number are both not working...Update: the website is back yay! Still no luck with the phone number or website forms yet.

  • Aon Barrett

One of my favorite bars in Seattle, and the owner/staff are all awesome. Good location at Denny/Olive away from the crowded area of Pike/Pine in Cap Hill. Has pool table, juke box, a couple pinball machines and darts upstairs.

  • Annie O'Neill

Im a regular on this block. Ownersand drinks are great! If theres a sporting event, on a Sunday, thry incourage folks to bring food for the group! Crock pots full of goodness! Owner and his wife are just like one of the gang!

  • D L

There's a comfort level here, it's plane jane but plenty ok. Bartenders I've seen have been overly friendly every time. It feels clean too. Like this for just a casual beer , exactly what came for, happy hour 4-6 every day.

  • J “Tattoo” Hodson

Friendly and communicative atmosphere with a feel of midwest comfort but in Capital Hill. Pool table, darts, a place to meet w friends, family and meet new friends. Order food from Revolver and eat there. Will go back.

  • Jesse B

Local public capitol hill dive bar. Big space and good for groups. Great beer selection, wine, liquor. Pool table and two levels for seating. Allows outside food. Two large tvs for sports watching.

  • Geoffrey Kerr

Cozy neighborhood bar that has a little something for everyone. Pool, darts, and pinball. We came because we were craving some skee-ball, and stayed for the cheap, strong drinks. Had a great time.

  • David Luong

This is the hometown bar, come here if you are looking to be greeted by everyone by name. Alexis is the best!
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Molly Caldwell

Having a lot of fun playing with the candle on the table
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sounder Pilsner - WA

  • Nicholas Stotko

Brought our daughter in for her 21st. Bartender was welcoming and super nice. Randal took great care of our girl!!!
Price per person
$1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Annette Schultz

The smell of urine smacks you in the face when you walk in. It's really bad. Only positives is that there's a pool table and you can play music even though you have to pay.

  • G *

This place is a ZERO. Hated it. A long hair hippy type girlie-man tried playing traffic cop on me. I put him in his place. I WOULD NOT recommend this place for anyone.

  • Mercy Munster

Great place. East coast vibes and atmosphere where the seattle freeze is just a myth. Drinks are poured great and everyone is so friendly and open to talking.

  • Alex

Great pool spot, solid regulars, cheap drinks, nice bartenders. Gets a little busy some nights if you want table time but it's a fun group to play with.

  • Andrew C

Fairly chill place, went late afternoon. Bartender has a good grasp of all drinks and their tastes on tap.
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Jenny Lynn

Bartenders were super friendly and not crowded for a Saturday night. We loved that they had darts and we enjoyed the pinball and skeet ball too.

  • Thomas C. Simiele

Great drinks, reasonable prices, and terrific staff who always make you feel welcome. I always enjoy stopping at the Hillside when in Seattle.

  • Abbey Strnad

Shawn is the best! There’s no one like Shawn. Pretty sure he’s the owner. What a guy.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Arthur T

nice bar. we had some time to kill after putting our names down for kedai makan, and it was a perfect pit stop, super close. chill vibes!

  • ferial mhr

We got margaritas here Good vibe for weekends Drink was also good Bar tender was also owner he is super friendly and professional Thanks

  • dani

fun games and friendly staff!! it’s a great place to hang out with friends and meet new people. it’s clean and the drinks are great!

  • Morgan Hodge

What an awesome little spot. Quirky layout, friendly staff, and mellow regulars. A great stop if you're bar hopping this area.

  • Damon Kemp

This place is a good place to make friends who become family!! I’ve met lots of veterans here and I’ve never had a bad time!!

  • Justin Ardoin

Awesome bar. Free peanuts, lots of taps, has a pool table, juke box, dart board, ski ball, and a couple pinball machines.

  • Aman Kumar

Good place to have some cocktails with friends. The bar has mostly whiskey based cocktails and a pool table to play.

  • Robert Fertig

Grungy place, good drink options, pool table, friendly service. There were plenty of people but not too populated.

  • Kensei

I accidentally stumbled in on their 10 year anniversary and guess what I found. Free tacos! Bartenders are on it!

  • OompaLoompaFu

If you get a high enough score on the Skiball, the machine will spit you out a coupon for a buy-one-get-one beer!

  • Tim Held

Cool atmosphere...can be a bit of a douchetrap on Friday and Saturday nights, but that is not the bar's fault.

  • Eric Phetteplace

Really nice dive bar. Very chill vibes, tv, pool table, pin ball, friendly to all. Would absolutely recommend

  • Emily Scott

great bar, great vibes! the owner is amazing, the staff is great and attentive and always a great atmosphere.

  • Jesse Dominguez

Hypocrite staff, wasted gas traveling to a bar that left a bad taste in my mouth. I will never come back.

  • S E

It's a great American hole in the wall. I love it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Maxwell Harris

I love that one bartender. That scary one from monsters inc. Randall? Not so frightening behind the bar.

  • Daniel Sullivan

Was very warm in there even with doors open and fans on. But they had NA beer and $1 pool so it's cool.

  • Nate the Clown

One of my favorite spots on the hill. They pour nice and heavy, pool table, darts, pinball and peanuts.

  • J

Solid institution on cap hill in seattle. Classic dive bar with unpretentious decor and nice staff.

  • Easy Crew

Wish they had more pinball machines LOL pretty big spot for the location and we had a lot of fun!

  • Jason Chamberlain

Cool bar with nice pool tables, awesome happy hour times and prices. Atmosphere is pretty chill.

  • Isabella Wayuono

We had a terrible experience with the male bartender with long, dark hair. Won't be coming back.

  • Mira Fleming

Good ole dive with pinball skeeball and pool, these folks rad, tons of draft beer, good hang.

  • Ari

Cheap, stiff drinks, big TVs, enjoyable atmosphere, and great service. Definitely recommend!

  • Angie Gustafson

Great beer selection and attentive bartender! There are games and table seating available!

  • Caleb Johnson

Love the atmosphere. A great place to unwind with great drinks and friendly bartenders!

  • Vanver Brown

If you're looking for a great local spot that has great staff you can't do much better.

  • Jeffrey Martin

Good crowd, fun atmosphere. Plus darts, which is surprisingly hard to find in this city

  • Aubri H

My favorite bar on Cap Hill. Great drinks, great atmosphere and always friendly faces.

  • Ryan Nordine

Great menu that's updated frequently. Super friendly staff. Cool bar and ambiance.

  • Erick Paxecko

I had the pleasure to meet the owner last week, nicest dude ever. This bar rocks

  • Cory Maxwell

Good, friendly bartender. Nice cozy atmosphere with every beer you can imagine.

  • Michael Cady

Divey local goodness with several local beers on tap and free pool on Sundays.

  • Syrena Ogden

Amazing, friendly, the perfect neighborhood bar! Thank you for taking us in!!!

  • nicholas mitchell

a great local stop. a bunch of bar games and a set of very reasonable people.

  • Lucas Nigh

Absolutely love the long island! And the bar tender was super professional

  • Eric Regalia

Great little bar with video games and skee ball upstairs great bartender

  • Sneaky Alpaca

Great beer selection. Slow table service. Try to get a seat at the bar.

  • Matthew Liebrich

Bar staff is friendly, regulars are numerous, pool is free on sundays!

  • Jake Grajewski

One of the best dive bars left on the hill. Pinball, pool, and darts!

  • Alex Boerum

“Great for a first and last date”, trivia, darts, pool and dive bar

  • Neville Morris

Pool, pinball, darts. Two floor bar with a city block of character.

  • Carlos Chavez

Super laid back, games, free peanuts, good drinks, friendly staff.

  • Kyzar The Troublesome

Great dive with stiff drinks. Don't go there it's my favorite }:)

  • Daniel Foster

Lovely bar in Capital Hill
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kat

Two story dive with , , board games, and skee ball …

  • Sina M

Alright place to hang out with friends. Good chunck of regulars.

  • Jon Martin

Sophia was amazing! Visiting here and had the best experience

  • De'Anthony Rhea

Great atmosphere and some serious pool playing goes down here

  • Eli White

Great people, great drinks, just a great place all around!!

  • Ashly Day

Rude staff. Thankfully the bar a few doors down is polite.

  • Tyler Gilleland

Excellent bar with great people. Ibreally love it here

  • Deanna Keahna

Great Bartender and atmosphere like playing pool …

  • Marcie

Sofia is wonderful and the whole reason to come here.

  • Sunday K

Bar, peanuts, pool and darts; fun in a small package

  • Pascal Bonjour

Pool table downstairs and some other games upstairs.

  • Handsum Jack

We love you Cecily!!!!!! …

  • Mike Kuntz

They play good music and serve alcohol. Bi-winning

  • LuisEduardo TorresCamacho

Cool bar opens at 2 pm... happy hour.. …

  • Tom Lee

Awesome staff, great atmosphere. Friendly locals.

  • Kathrin C

Cozy bar with pool table and larger sitting area.

  • Jack Fisher

Must have been great. Don't remember being there

  • Patrick Poteete

Worst service I've ever had would never go again

  • MJ Seattle

Great place. Friendly people. I will go back.

  • Tim Hemme

I stop here every time I fly through Seattle.

  • Matthew Danielson

One of a rare breed. Low-key dive bar vibes.

  • Annika Hald

Great place, great staff and great drinks!

  • Dino Pearson

Great spot to hang and play darts or pool

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