Capitol Hill’s Premier Watering Hole
Hillside Bar is Capitol Hill’s favorite neighborhood bar with 18 rotating draft beers, over 100 liquors, and select wines, as well as pool, pinball, skeeball, darts, and bar games. We’ll make you feel right at home, but with stuff you can’t find at your place.
More than 100 liquors
and we’re not afraid to use ’em.
More than 100 liquors
and we’re not afraid to use ’em.
Stuff to Drink
With 18 handles of rotating beer, over 100 liquors, and select wines, there’s plenty to keep your whistle wet.
Stuff to Play
Need to fill awkward silences? We’ve got just what you need.
Stuff to Do
Trivia, football, holidays, elections, award shows…we have stuff to do on Capitol Hill
Stuff to Read
News, commentary and other nonsense by the fine folks at Hillside.
Stuff to Buy
Hillside Exclusive Swag
What Others are Saying
Reviews from the web.
Absolutely love the long island! And the bar tender was super professional
Lucas H.
7/23/2022
We came here after initially trying out another bar (captain blacks) and feeling really unwanted and uncomfortable.We walked into The Hillside Bar and Josh, who was tending the bar, greeted us. He was super friendly and took care of us! We liked him a lot. He was a nice guy.
The music is quirky and random. The atmosphere was nice and clean. The bar is split into two sides, one with the bar and one with the pool table. I didn't explore the pool table side much but it all seemed chill. The crowd was laid back and a mixture of sorts. Mind you, this was on a Wednesday night. I cannot vouch for a warm Friday night but I'm sure the whole area gets packed.
Overall, I would recommend this bar if your looking for cheap drinks, a regular bar crowd and some pizza to munch on. It's not gourmet gluten free vegan locally sourced organic artisan pizza, but it was cheap and hit the spot.
Alexandra R.
7/09/2015
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! 
Jason L.
11/13/2018