Hillside Bar

This isn't a fancy bar, you can't order bar-specific specialty cocktails and you won't find a menu (though the draft selection is listed out in chalk), but that's not what they're about. This is a chill dive bar that gives you exactly what you'd expect from a dive bar, plus pool tables and staff who are friendly, courteous and professional. That's a winning combo in my book.

Went in, had three beers. Got kicked out because I was told I was too drunk, right after bartenders friends walked in. Bartender was taking shots with patrons. Crazy.

An easy bar - dim lights, cheap(ish) beer, a pool table, music in the background - sometimes loud sometimes not. I love that it's not pretentious and it proved to be a really great spot to gather with friends. Though, I will say, if you sit in the corner next to the pool table, you absolutely will have people asking you (or someone in your party) to move for them to take the shot.

Coldest beer I've ever been served! Very crisp and refreshing. Glad it's still operating during covid

Just got off work and decide to grab a drink somewhere. My first impression when I walked into this place was like "Wow, this place is Lit." It's a popular place to hang out I guess. I went there on a Sunday around 4ishpm. I sat down and got a Rainier, it was very cheap $2.50 that my kind of deal I want for a can when I go to a bar. They were some Jell-O-Shots laying there at the bar and it was free. I have like 2 of them, apple flavor and it was pretty good. I'm gonna take my other friends here next time when I'm around the area. Great place, cheap drinks, and loud crowd!

October 26, 2019 around 1:15 AM (Bartender was a thin fellow with long, dark hair)My husband and I had just driven five hours and arrived in Seattle around 11 PM. We have some friends that live in the area so we went to see them at their apartment and walk to the bars. We got to Hillside around 1:15 AM, trying to see if we could squeeze in a game of pool or darts and a drink. We went upstairs to check it out while our friends ordered drinks for themselves. We weren't sure if we wanted to stay but decided to and order a drink because it was almost 2 AM. We went back down to the bar and waited quietly for our turn to be served. When it got closer to us, we sat down. The bartender came up to us and asked us what we'd like to drink. I told him that I wasn't going to drink but that my husband would. He was still undecided on a drink so while I offered him some suggestions, the bartender said he'd be right back to take our order so that he could serve customers that were ready. (which was totally fine)My friend came down and asked if she could have some darts to play upstairs. He said, "I can only give you one set. Actually, the upstairs should be shut down by now." She said "Okay" and walked away, giving me a look due to his rude tone. He made an announcement for the upstairs to be cleared but no one came down except for my friend and her partner.. It even looked like the bouncer came upstairs to say something but the upstairs area still did not clear at all. At 1:30 AM, when my husband finally decided, the bartender came back and stood there, looking like he was ready to take our order. After a few seconds of silence, he said, "Actually, I've decided not to serve you. Have a good night." We were both taken aback, sitting silently for a few seconds thinking he was joking, and he repeated himself. We were still confused and walked away to meet with our friends. We did not ask the bartender why he refused to serve us and assumed that because he had made the announcement a minute prior, that he had decided to finish up last call.We sat at a table with our friends, who still had full drinks, and decided to just hang out until the bar closed. We told them that he didn't serve us and that it was probably because he wanted to close the bar fast so we didn't say anything. My friend offered my husband his drink and he obliged, not thinking that it was because he was "cut off." A big group of people came into the bar and started ordering drinks. I was wide-eyed and shocked that he'd serve them but not us, again, not even having the thought that he was cut off. I was about to get up and ask the bartender when he rushed to our table and started yelling, "I thought I made it clear that you were cut off, that is not okay etc" I asked why and got no answer. He told us to leave and we did, extremely unhappy and confused.Before anyone goes on to say that he might've been way more drunk than he looked and not noticed it, -I was sober the entire night. Even though we walked from her apartment to the bars, I was the one who had to drive my husband and I back to our hotel room. I can tell when he is inebriated and I was coherent enough to make that deduction.-He is a 6 foot tall, big man. He had ONE drink prior to Hillside. We arrived late to Seattle, had to check in, shower, get dressed, and meet up with our friends before we even got to the bars. So it was late, but we did not have all night to drink. Long story short, if one drink caused him to be visibly intoxicated, then I must've been really tipsy with absolutely no alcohol in my system. -He is naturally calm and quiet. When we were waiting for his turn to order, we were standing/sitting calmly. He was not swaying, stumbling, or anything of the sort. I get it. Over-serving is a big deal, and you and the bar would be held liable if something were to happen. However, I think the situation could've been handled better and you really need to reevaluate your way of looking for signs for intoxication. And probably put your staff through a customer service course.Anyway, whoever that bartender was ruined our night. It was my husband's first impression of Seattle and needless to say, it wasn't great. I, myself, served alcohol and was in the service industry for a large part of my life. If I had kicked out everyone who looked like my husband, I'd have no customers to serve. I'd ask in the future to be clearer about not serving and a lot less rude. We are not a belligerent, inconsiderate group of people. To treat us as such was so disappointing. I make a lot of trips to Seattle and I will not be returning to this bar.

Rude ass bartender, she was rude because we asked for a few drinks on menu that they didn't have , snapped on us then we ordered food and I guess they only have chips ? We went down to get quarters for a game and she got upset because I forgot my mask MY BAD I legit left it on the table she didn't have to be rude I understand her telling me that but I am a bartender and this all was crazy how do you not have salt? I go can I have a margarita she goes "it's a dive bar hunny " umm okay ? Dive bars still have drinks lol so shots it is!! !! Anyways good thing about it they let us bring other food in here ... and you don't have to be vaccinated !!! And umm that's all !!! I'll give it a two star cuz the pizza at dinos is bomb and I got to bring it in here so thank dinos.. haha ima give them a good review thank you dino for the extra salt

Nice spot for a quick round of drinks (or two :P)! A group of 5 of us, stopped by as we waited for our seats at Kedai Mekan. Helped us kill about 45 min...which was perfect for us to walk around the corner and have an amazing meal! Staff was friendly. I ordered a Manny's...first of my trip! So it was obviously great :)There's quite a bit of seating at Hillside, but I could definitely see it get crowded quickly. Street parking only! Follow the adventure @shoyuthebest on IG!

Had a bizarre experience there. And soridiculous.I was chatting with an acquaintance and got up to use the restroom. This bartender named Trevor waved me over. I went over to him and he asked me if my acquaintance was bothering me. I said no, not at all. Trevor told me he asked because some people said that that individual was "annoying."So bartender Trevor has nothing better to do than police normal adult interactions? If the acquaintance was a loud, angry drunk I could understand, but just because someone is allegedly "annoying" to some people? Trevor did not say who said that or why they did, so my bullshit detector went off.Please. We are all adults and there is no reason to do such douchey things. Maybe the bar is over staffed and Trevor needed to start drama to have something to do? Or does he fancy himself as an elementary school principal?That experience left a nasty taste in my mouth. I won't be giving them any more of my business.

Beer lines need severe cleaning. Gross. Nice staff, Nice ambiance. Just get your drinks elsewhere.