I am so glad I stumbled across this spot, I got the Smoky Bird and it was genuinely one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!! I talked to this guy at the bar and he told me they also have some of the best soups in the area so I'm gonna have to stop back to try that out and get this sandwich again! read more

Hopvine Pub - Smoky Bird - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Places like these give the beer community a bad reputation of unwelcoming and pretentious. The service here was rude and disrespectful, felt like I was an inconvenience to the bartender for asking questions my first time in. I had one beer and left and will never be back. Ownership (who I hope wasn't the middle aged white female bartender) should review who represents their business. read more

Super cute pub with good food on 15th avenue top of Capitol Hill in super cute part of Capitol Hill. Their pumpkin soup was amazing. Fun atmosphere, good food very big portions. Good to share. Easy to order and lots of good options. read more

Hopvine Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I like the neighborhood vibe of this cute little pub. There is an indoor and outdoor section. I had a sandwich and soup- soup was great, sandwich had too much bread for my taste but the contents were tasty. Service is where I dropped a star. We were served something that definitely wasn't a Pilsner but they insisted it was a Pilsner. Service was slow leading to a line to order. read more

Hopvine Pub - Vibe - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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one of those (increasingly common) places where you get sass for trying to order a water while sitting at the bar - there are 'water stations' we are told; and yet here are two bar tenders, not busy, who won't take two seconds to pour a couple waters WTF - wont be back read more

If a Reuben costs $17, it better change my life. It better grab me by the collar of my shirt and slap me around. It better make me consider opening my own delicatessen so that, one day, if I work tirelessly, I might produce something that merely apes its godly existence. Alas, the Hopvine's Reuben is just pretty good, much like the rest of this cozy watering hole's standard, if a bit pricey, bar food fare. In addition to the Reuben, my mistress and I tried the pizza and the pizza knots--both existed on the upper end of the serviceable spectrum. But I assume many Hopvine patrons aren't visiting this establishment for the food. Rather, they'd like to drink and catch up with an old friend. In this realm, the Hopvine earns top marks. It's approachable, not too loud or rowdy, and provides a pleasant respite during a chilly, wet Seattle evening. I'll be returning again for the cozy vibes and to quench my thirst. Dinner, though, will likely come first. Four stars. read more

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I really enjoy coming here for open mic on Wednesdays. The host, Justin, is very gracious. I love how he applauds people for getting unplugged and coming out to connect! There is definitely a family feel to the scene there, which can create a bit of an optic that it's a closed group, only to find everyone to be so welcoming, encouraging and supportive. But Hopvine is also very laid back and chill, some people are performing, some are watching, some are just talking, eating, and some doing that new thing everyone is talking about "surfing the web"! They rotate their beers often, which is fun but also sometimes it feels too fast once I've found something I like! They have a good selection, no liquor though. I've also enjoyed their chicken sandwich, their rotating soups (poblano with feta was great!), and their pizza. I typically come to open mic's to enjoy the food and toy with the idea of performing myself, but could easily imagine coming on a regular night or a karaoke night. If you're looking for an old neighborhood pub feel with relaxed friendly customers and staff, good beer and fare, and maybe some music, stop in! read more

Cozy dog-friendly neighborhood pub with slightly elevated bar food - great home made soups, wings, and decent pizza with fresh ingredients. The current manager does an amazing job creating a sense of community with lots of fun and inclusive events. read more

Hopvine Pub - Pliny the Elder and Ginger the Yorkie Mix - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The garlic knots were quite good. The chips and salsa were fine. We liked the selection of beers and had two blondes and an amber. They had a hockey game on which was interesting. Just a chill neighborhood bar feel. The bartender was polite and greeted us when we came in, but only IDed me, not my husband, which we found a little odd. Overall it was a nice spot to stop for a pint and their bathrooms were quirkily decorated. read more

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The exact kind of neighborhood pub that we were looking for! Friendly, yummy pizza and they even had a deck of cards so that we could play our ongoing Gin Rummy game! Great atmosphere with a similar vibe to our home pub in San Diego, Hopnonymous, which we love! read more

I have been going to this place for 20 years. Back then one did not need a fluid gender identity to feel welcome and to get polite service. It is sad to see a great tavern go from a diverse watering hole to such a homogeneous atmosphere. The fentanyl addicts in the parking lot across the street did not make my experience any better (not their fault). Will not be going back. read more

Great low key pub. Great live music, definitely a great place to grab a couple of brews.

Went for lunch today. The food was good as usual. I live in the neighborhood and have always enjoyed. HOWEVER, we were told to come to the bar to order food and beer--okay. The food took 45 minutes. By the way, we were the first customers. Two sandwiches and a salad--45 minutes! So I already kicking myself for leaving a 20% tip--before the food comes--but then the bartender had the audacity to tell us we could bring our plates and glasses to the end of the bar. WHAT? I tip you 20% and I have to go to the bar to order then bus my table? Won't go back again read more

Absolutely fantastic food at this bar. I try to go there whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Also, great staff!

A cute little neighborhood pub tucked in between Cap Hill and Central District -- they have something for everyone ranging from puzzles to trivia night and more! I've stopped by on a couple of occasions to grab a beer with friends and they have a solid rotation of drinks on tap as well as helpful bartenders. It's a cozy spot with plenty of seating, and I recommend checking it out for a laid-back evening! read more

Wonderful HH pitcher and food! Try the nacho cheese or garlic knots! Come have fun with the dogs and cats!

This is my neighborhood pub, so I feel good about saying that it's a great place to have a beer. The tap list changes all the time, so it's a true cornucopia of beers. They have gluten-free options too, which is cool since my son can't handle the stuff. I bring my wife here too. Everyone feels comfortable and can find something to eat or drink. I enjoy all of the staff too. Super nice people who play cool music. The vibe is good. read more

It's a cool place with a laid back PNW vibe. Had a Pfreim Blond IPA and some nachos. The nachos were OK, something you could make at home, the IPA was great. It's a great place for a beer. read more

Hopvine Pub - Nachos $10.95 - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hopvine has a very cozy atmosphere inside with a warm, welcoming and approachable bartender. Thank you for the Kit Kats ;) The beer selection is pretty good and the prices are reasonable. read more

Life-changingly delicious Roasted Garlic Soup w/ melted swiss cooked to soft perfection (and crusty around the edges of the bowl). The croutons soak up the juices and redefined my life on 15th Avenue. Thank you, Cole, for introducing me to the love of my life. A+ beer selection and service. I laugh til I cry every time I'm here. read more

Hopvine Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The selection of beers is really good. The atmosphere is pleasant. The food was indifferent (my reuben was chewed and did not have good quality ingredients, and the tuna & salad lunch special was just ok, not great). The service was slow and distracted. I won't be going back. I would imagine that if you're going for the beers, it's a good place to go - but the food - disappointing. read more

Great old capitol hill institution. Small but well-selected tap list. Got a seat by the window to watch the world go by. The pizza an odd mix: great toppings, especially the spicy sausage cut from actual sausages; don't know if it just needed salt but there was a certain blandness to crust and sauce. the crust was very functional--thin, held up the weight, crispt but not cardboard. Friendly service. read more

I've only been here for happy hour, and it's a fairly solid 3-star rating: A-OK. It's pretty crowded and there's no host, and the servers aren't particularly inclined for help so if you can't find a table, you just kind of have to lurk awkwardly at the bar until one opens up. It's a little uncomfortable. The beer list is great and at $3/pint for happy hour, the price is just right. However, the food menu leaves something to be desired - there are only a few appetizers and none are particularly inspired. Last time, my friend ordered garlic knots (okay, but the accompanying marinara was overly herbal) and tapenade (salty salty salty). I really like having something to nibble on with my pint, so I'd likely go somewhere with a more varied menu. They have trivia nights (never been, but would be fun) and a music night that would be better if it was acoustic. In the small, crowded space the music was overwhelmingly loud. read more

I don't think I've visited 15th Ave often, if at all. Just on the road one night and ventured out here looking for food. I just missed last call... I'll take a beer... Hales Nitro Ale. Yum! My neighbor and staff were also helpful in local late food options. read more

Not a bad stop. They have a good selection of beers on tap, I had a wit. The food here was pretty good. I had the Reuben. It was good. It had a generous portion of meat and was on sourdough bread. I got the side salad with it which was good. The other option for a side is chips and salsa. Service was good and I liked the interior of the restaurant, one wall was covered in old photos which were kind of fun. Overall, it was an ok stop. read more

I've been going through places that I hope survive this COVID crisis so my neighborhood doesn't change and Hopvine is right at the top of my list. I often find myself there for a working lunch having a beer (or sometimes 2...shhh) from the best rotating draft list on Capitol Hill. The food is high quality and the service often comes with a laugh that reminds you that this bar is a family. While I typically get the same pizza...I never regret surprising my bartender with the occasional random food item from the menu. The soups are incredible. Living just a block away - Hopvine is the pub that needs our support to carry on the character of 15th. Support local and keep Hopvine stronger than ever! read more

Great vibes here at Hopvine! This is the sort of sports bar that reminds me of my time back in the Midwest..... I love the nick nicks on the walls and the friendly waiters. There is a decent sized beer menu with a rotating menu on tap. Love having this casual place right on 15th! read more

Hopvine Pub - Sample beer menu - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love their beers and cozy atmosphere. Not the most comfortable pew seats though. But this bar is hat I love about this neighborhood -- hidden gems like this are alway surprisingly awesome. Would definitely recommend this place for a first date or casual meet up. Why just three stars? I've been to beer bars with better beers and more character but Hopvine is right up there. read more

This place is pretty okay, 2.5 stars. The food is just slightly above average. I order a panino which is made on focaccia bread. Soooo much bread! Pretty much all bread, in fact, with lots of cheese and a few other toppings in there. The server was friendly, but sucked at her job. Never really checked on us to see how things were going, she was too busy chatting with a friend of hers at the bar. read more

Great neighborhood bar work solid sandwiches and a good beer selection. Salads are decent and soups are great too. Haven't yet made it to a trivia night but it sounds like that would be a great time as well! read more

Conflicted leaving 2 stars, as I rather like this bar. Good beer selection and good food. However, they always seem to be blasting pop music at way too loud of a volume. The music (and volume at which they play it) always makes me regret going here. read more

Nice n cozy ,great selection of beer n great food! this is my second time here in last 3 days...great place to visit is Seattle in amazing neighborhood. read more

Hopvine Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hopvine has 15th's best lunch, in my opinion, with hearty, healthy vegetarian and vegan fare that goes way beyond "pub food." The salad special change seasonally, and the spring wasabi salad is to die for. The artichoke/gouda sandwich is fantastic. And the soups. Oh my god the soups. Hopvine's chef is known for his soups (check out his book: S.O.U.P.S.: Seattle's Own Undeniably Perfect Soups) and for a reason -- when was the last time you had strawberry soup? Amazing!! So, why the one star?? The kitchen is TEENY and getting food takes forever. Seriously: unless you hit them when they're completely dead, it's not even worth ordering food, which is a crying shame because the food is so freaking good. Personally, I think Michael Congdon (the chef @ Hopvine) needs to branch out and open a restaurant with a *real* kitchen. The fact that he creates this stunning food in a kitchen the size of my closet is totally amazing. I can only imagine what he might be able to do in a venue with a real kitchen and enough servers to handle a dinner rush. That said, I can no longer make excuses for Hopvine's food service and after suffering through it for five years, my most recent trip there will be the last one. It's not the people, it's the set-up. Regardless, IT SUCKS. The kitchen simply can't accommodate the food prep that the menu demands. It's just too small, and the result is totally wack serving. The last time I ate there the place was about half full. We ordered nachos to start, soups and salads, and a pizza. After half an hour, we checked in on the nachos. Were they coming? Yes, they were coming. Again, the place is only half full! 10 minutes later, the pizza arrives. My friend sits and eats it while the other two of us drool and watch. Then one soup/salad combo arrives. Then five minutes later the other one. We eat our meals in staggered awkwardness, one friend done by the time my food finally appeared. As for the nachos, supposedly the APPETIZER?! They arrived for dessert. If this only happened sometimes I would write it off, but it's EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Basically, the chef needs to move to a restaurant where he's got room for his amazing food, and Hopvine needs to stick to beer and chips. It's just stupid at this point. Summary: Fine for a beer, but FRUSTRATING for food. Michael Congdon: We love your food. GET A REAL KITCHEN!!! read more

Those of you who have not experienced the paaaainfullllyyyy S L O W and ambivalent service at Hopvine must be reviewing some other joint on 15th--like Jamjuree. Many times I've had to take my own order, fill my own water, write my own bill and bus my own dishes. I am just saying, there must be something really interesting going on in the backroom because sometimes you don't see any waitstaff for over an hour. Open mike night on Wed. is a crap shoot. Sometimes you get a bunch of Amos Lee and Joni Mitchell wannabe's who want more than they can be... and other times it's so good that I consider approaching some of the open mikers to make a record deal--though that would be awkward as I am not a producer, don't have a recording studio and know nothing about making a record. Just a little fantasy. Okay pizza, salads, sometimes good and sometimes burnt chocolate chip cookies. It's a bar, for god sakes, what can you expect. Would I go again? Sure. It's not a bad place, just don't be in a hurry. read more

We went here on Friday night for a beer. Very friendly bartenders, nice laid back atmosphere. I had the mole stout. I think it was 9% abv and was very delicious. Yum. A pint of that kicked my butt! read more

I've found my new favorite 15th Ave watering hole, which is rather odd since I don't care for beer or wine. However, I really enjoyed the blackberry pear cider on my first visit and the ginger beer on visit #2 was almost as good. The food is excellent, with many yummy-sounding choices on the menu covering a wide range from pizza to burritos to salads. The homemade Southwest Pumpkin soup had me dreaming about it for days and may be the only thing on the planet that makes me sad to see summer arrive, as the soups are seasonal. Prices are very reasonable for Seattle, dinner for two came in around $25. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside, with tables in the front window area and wooden booths further back. There's also bar seating and a TV. Service is friendly and helpful, but can be a little slow - mostly it seems because the servers have a lot to do and can't always get back around to the tables, so if you're in a hurry, you might prefer the aforementioned bar seating. Happy hour runs from 5-7, with the place getting pretty busy from about 5:45pm - 7pm, and the kitchen doesn't open until 5pm, though you can get a drink to nurse while you wait. It can be somewhat loud when busy, but the music is kept as a reasonable volume and once the crowd thins out, it's not a problem. I will definitely be back! read more

Went w my wife for HH last week & had a very lovely time. Not surprisingly, the beers were excellent, thanks in no small part by our server helping with the selection process. Food was a pleasure too. My wife routinely gets the half tuna sandwich & cup of soup--in her case a veggie chickpea. I got the Reuben & subbed in the onion soup. All were very good. And service was extra good, since I accidentally spilled my French onion soup. He was very quick to clean up my mess & I was more careful w the replacement that arrived soon after. Just a super local pub. read more

At this point, everyone should know what to expect from the Hopvine. Like a few other Seattle staples that are well worth the wait, their service is s---------l----------o-----------w, especially when it's busy but only if you order food. I once waited nearly 3 hours for a turkey sandwich and a bowl of soup. Both were tasty, but dang, 3 hours? Seriously? I could have gone out, killed my own turkey, cooked it up, made leftover sandwiches, and my own soup in less than three hours. If you're just coming here for drinks though, this place is great. They have a great selection of beers, ciders, and wines. Sorry, Mr. and Mrs. John Q Alcoholic, no hard stuff here. Every time I come here, the music is on point, there's always at least one song that makes me stop and say, "God, I fucking love this song." Located on Capitol Hill's intimate 15th Ave E, I will always come back to the Hopvine, if not for the Strongbow cider, then for the amiable ambiance. And yes, I meant for that last line to rhyme. read more

When I was in high school, the teacher had one chalkboard. Just the one, and it was stationary. A non-moving, green (or sometimes black) chalkboard. When I went to college, the professors had these mind-boggling Transformer chalkboards. The professor, busy scribbling trajectories and circumferences, would flick his arm sideways and the once immovable chalkboard would split in the middle to reveal, yet another pristine, unused chalkboard behind! The Russian Nesting Dolls of Academia. Going to college really opened my eyes. The Hopvine has a huge chalkboard. They write the names of beers and daily specials on it in large, loopy, colorful letters. Perhaps it's my earlier experience with superhero chalkboards, but the presence of such a thing makes me feel safe and at home in the world. The Hopvine is what Park Chow in San Francisco is trying to be. Dark wood, great beer, fantastic food, moody indie music, laid back staff, hipster patrons, and a funky friendly chalkboard. Five stars for fab appetizers and homemade soup. read more

"Where everybody knows your name." I hestitate to write the glowing review that's to come, because it means I might not be able to get my favorite seat at the bar. (That's me, the one sitting there with the worn Tigers hat and a book that probably shouldn't be read by anyone not currently in a Ph.D program. If you happen upon me there, ask me why I no longer read fiction ... er, I digress). The Hopvine is Capitol Hill's most comfortable pub. Apparently, there's some kind of music scene there, and if you're in to "guy and and his guitar" music (I'm not) I guess it's supposed to be pretty good as open mics go (er, I'm told rather assertively that's it's not an open mic night at all ... but Dave Matthews at the Gorge seems like open mic night to me, so what the heck do I know ... ahem, digressing again). Anyway, when it's not crawling with angsty folk rockers, the Hopvine is a comfortable sweater that serves me a rotating selection of 15 handpicked malt beverages (or wine, depending on my mood) accompanied by solid neo-pub fare like tasty pizzas and home-made soups. It's one of the few places in Seattle where strangers (gasp!) actually talk to each other, and where people actually watch sports (I know ... two concepts alien to Seattle in one bar ... it almost feels like I'm in a proper city). Meatheadz stay home. This is a place to relax, not to guzzle, and I'll glare at you over my book if you act like an agro' 'tard. So, come visit me at the Hopvine. It's actually best on weekends, which are pretty downtempo. In all honesty, you can probably even wear your PJs ... it's that mellow. read more