Best Happy Hours: Capitol Hill Edition
The scene in Capitol Hill has evolved over the years, swapping some of its signature grunge for glam. While some might miss its edgier past, there’s one thing we can all still agree on: happy hour. It’s in our veins—like salt water and craft beer. We want to day drink—and we want discounts.
Seattle is a champion of happy hours—notably, also late night happy hours—and Capitol Hill is no exception. This colorful neighborhood is rich in diversity, mixing a wide range of people and cuisines. Here are some of our favorite gems that highlight this variety.
Via Trubinali
What: Italian
Where: 913 E Pike St
When: 4-6 pm and 10-close Monday to Thursday
Highlights: $19 bottles of wine, $7 pizzas, $5 Insalata di Parma
Café Pettirosso
What: Mixed American with European café flare
Where: 1101 E Pike St
When: 3-6 pm Tuesday to Sunday
Highlights: $8 grilled cheese with Tall Grass Bakery sourdough and Beecher’s cheese, $4 cup creamy tomato basil soup, $8 Sean’s Vegan Mac, $5 well drinks
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
What: Mexican
Where: 600 E Pine St
When: Every day 3-6 pm and 9 pm-close
Highlights: $10 for Tequila Shot + 32oz Mexican Beer, $3 Mexican draft beer, $4 well drinks, $5 house wines, and $6 food specials including quesadillas fritas and 1/2 order nachos
Poquitos
What: Mexican
Where: 1000 E Pike St
When: Every day 4–6 pm & 11 pm–1 am
Bonus: “Taco Hour” Saturday and Sunday 3-4 pm between lunch and dinner rush with limited HH menu
Highlights: $8 shot & a beer, $5.50 well cocktails ($6 well tequila), house wines $6 glass $20 bottles, $5.50 draft beers, $5 guacamole and chips, $5.50 jalapeño queso
Lost Lake cafe and lounge
What: American diner featuring healthy vegetarian options
Where: 1505 10th Ave
When:
Morning: Monday to Friday 6-9 am
Afternoon: Monday to Friday 4-6 pm
Highlights: There are many!
Morning: $3.99 basic breakfast, $3.75 breakfast sandwich, $4.99 half breakfast salad bowl, $1 PBR cans, $4 well drinks, $5 Bloody Mary’s, $5 mimosa, $5 Baileys and coffee
Afternoon: $2.99 grilled cheese sandwich, $3 jalapeño poppers, $3.75 half house salad, $5.99 veggie burger with cheese, $5.75 vegetarian buffalo wings, $1 PBR can, $4 well drinks, $7 beer and a shot of whiskey, half off bottles of house wine
Plum Bistro
What: Upscale vegan
Where: 1429 12th Ave
When: Sunday 4 pm-close, Monday 3 pm-close, Tuesday to Friday 3-6 pm
Highlights: $7 sangria, $&-8 specialty cocktails, $4 Korean BBQ shiitake mushroom taco, $7 roasted yam & quinoa salad
Momiji
What: Sushi
Where: 522 12th Ave
When: Every day 4-6 pm, every day 4-7 pm in cocktail bar
Highlights: $5 agedashi tofu, $5.5 veggie roll, $4.5 draft beers, $6 sake, $6 wine