Tavern Law
Tavern Law has earned its reputation as one of the defining cocktail bars on the Hill. Go looking for the upstairs speakeasy, which takes a little hunting to find and is part of the fun. Drinks here are taken seriously without any fuss, making it a fine choice for a quieter evening focused on cocktails.
Captain Blacks
Captain Blacks on Belmont Ave E keeps things plain inside, but the rooftop patio is the real reason to come. On warm days, join the locals up top for draught cocktails, fried pickles and long, lazy afternoon drinking. It also makes an easygoing first or last stop of the night.
La Dive
La Dive on E Pike Street pours natural wine in a space that once held a sandwich shop. Browse a playful menu of frozen Campari and Beaujolais slushies, sparkling wines and martinis seasoned with MSG, while non-drinkers can order house flavored sodas. The energy feels a bit like a club, yet it is still easy to grab a table and catch up with friends.
Dino's Tomato Pie
Dino's on E Olive Way is technically a bar, but the pizza steals the show. Order the Mr. Pink, layered with vodka sauce, mozzarella, ricotta and basil on a thick, deeply charred crust, and you will see why it has such a devoted following. Bring a big group for a late night, ideally with negronis and garlic knots crowding the table.
The Doctor's Office
Over on E Olive Way, The Doctor's Office is known as a late-night lounge with a lively crowd. Drift over once the dinner spots start winding down. Check its own channels for current hours before you go.
Sol Liquor Lounge
Slip over to Sol Liquor Lounge on Summit Ave E for cocktails without the waits that can build up on Broadway. The street carries a calmer feel than the main drag on weekend nights, so it suits a lower-key drink before or after dinner.
Corvus and Company
Corvus and Company on Broadway E brings a more polished approach to cocktails. Stop in before dinner on the Broadway strip, then pair it with Tavern Law for an evening built around mixed drinks.
Deluxe Bar and Grill
Deluxe Bar and Grill on Broadway E runs as a bar first, with food that holds up well. Gather your group here when you want dinner and drinks in one place without hopping around.
Herb and Bitter Public House
Herb and Bitter Public House, also on Broadway E, is another bar-first spot backed by a solid kitchen. Start your night on Broadway here, then wander toward Pike/Pine.
Plan a Bar Hop by Mood
A little planning helps you match the night to the company you keep. Try one of these simple routes using the spots above.
- Cocktail night: open with a drink at Corvus and Company, move on to Tavern Law, and finish at Canon on 12th.
- Easygoing weekend afternoon: soak up the rooftop at Captain Blacks, then head over to Sol Liquor Lounge on Summit.
- Late and hungry: sip wine at La Dive, share pizza at Dino's, then end up at The Doctor's Office on E Olive Way.
Getting There and Getting Home
Ride light rail to the Capitol Hill station and you step out right in the middle of the action. RapidRide buses also serve the neighborhood, and the street grid is friendly to bikes. Parking is tight, so transit or walking is usually the smarter choice after a few rounds.
Look up current schedules with the transit agency before heading out late, since service times can change, especially on weekends and holidays.
Before the Drinks Start
Spend the daytime on the Hill and the evening falls neatly into place. Take an afternoon stroll through Volunteer Park and its 1912 conservatory on the north end of the neighborhood. On Sundays and Tuesdays, browse the Capitol Hill Farmers Market at Broadway and Denny.
Near the bottom of Pike/Pine, pause at Plymouth Pillars Park, where four columns saved from a church damaged in the 1965 earthquake stand on display. For more ideas around the city, explore our Seattle neighborhood guides.
Menus, hours and policies change often, so check each business's own website for current details.
