This place wasn't bad and the music was fun, but it was extremely crowded and it was a pain to get drinks cause where we sat downstairs clashed with walking past the line in the door and up the stairs for the dance floor. Pros? Cool setting with old vinyls downstairs Relatively inexpensive drinks Efficient bar for number of folks Food looked good but we didn't have any Cons? Cover even just to chill Still a cover for the birthday boy Soooo crowded and hot read more

Expect: Small place, 2 story bar, one bar down stairs and one bar upstairs, and small outdoor area upstairs. They strictly enforce people to not touch the rails.. strictly. I find it a little odd, but the tables are broken down, the chairs are cheap. The bouncers weren't mean but they will remind you of the rules (which is fine, its their job). The bartenders were great, the music was loud, it seems like they had a few dance floors. Service: 4 Cleanliness: 2 Quality of food: n/a Quality of drinks: 3 Tip: n/a read more

Came here for the first time on a Saturday night around 10:30 pm. Pros: 1. Dance floor upstairs (although a bit cramped) 2. Pretty good DJ--played popular hip-hop for the most part, which is ideal for dancing... clearly I enjoy dancing 3. They have individual bottles of Prosecco, meaning bubbly is always bubbly 4. Bouncers and bartenders were reasonably pleasant (although there's always room for improvement) 5. There are windows! I hate being in claustrophobic, humid dark areas. Understandable, right? Cons: 1. Waited about 20 minutes in the freezing cold to get in! The line moves incredibly slow and there was clearly a lot of room on the first floor... which I noticed thanks to those windows mentioned above. There is no option to pay more to get in. And my freezing butt will be more than willing to pay more to skip the dang line (FYI) 2. There is a $5 cover... not too bad but still, it's a cover 3. This is the big one. The crowd was very dorky. Am I mean? Sometimes. Basically I was not feeling the overall vibe at all. Perhaps it varies depending on the night? I'm not sure but I'll probably not choose to come back. read more

Just had lunch here with my coworker and I have to say that the 3 star average is about right. The dishes weren't bad, but nothing was amazing. We split the khao mun gai (steamed chicken), fried chicken wings, and chicken salad. This spot is located in the former Capitol Club location, a long-time staple of Seattle night life now converted to a trendy Asian food establishment. The chicken salad was pretty basic other than having chopped up green beans. The flavor was fine but again, nothing that blows your mind. It was generously topped with shredded steamed chicken. The fried chicken wings were just that. Chicken wings that were fried. No breading. The sauce that came with was pretty good and appeared fish sauce based. Not uncommon for Thai food. I was disappointed in the khao mun gai. Now, this is a very basic dish and, really, it's hard to go wrong here. Steam some chicken and throw it on rice, with optional and minuscule sides like a cucumber slice or two, and then add sauce. Ah, but here's the key. It must have the sauce. THE SAUCE. This is what makes or breaks khao mun gai. But here's the thing. There was no sauce here. None! A mere spattering of three condiments (minced garlic; what, I believe, is intended to replace the traditional sauce but came across as a thick mustard; and minced chili peppers) was all they brought. The thick mustard had the taste of the traditional sauce but there wasn't nearly enough and really should be runnier so it can soak the rice. The way this dish was intended to be served. The best way to summarize my feelings is a frowny face. read more

Being from CA we were looking for a casual bar with good drinks, awesome music and tasty food/snacks. Music is late 90s-early '00s which is our kind of jam. Would definitely recommend! read more

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I was so excited to try a new chicken and rice place in Seattle! I had the khao man gai (steamed chicken with rice) while my husband had the khao man gai tod (fried chicken with rice). We also shared the pork skewers. The pork skewers were amazing. They were so tender and flavorful. Apparently they are marinated overnight in coconut milk and massaged. They're extremely delicious! Unfortunately, my steamed chicken (I chose white meat) was just mush. It was either not fresh chicken or it was over steamed. The rice wasn't flavorful at all although there was some color to it. It's supposed to taste like it was cooked in chicken stock. They also don't give nearly enough of the ginger sauce. The accompanying wintermelon soup was tasty and refreshing. My husband's dish was way better. The fried chicken was very light, crispy, and perfectly flavored. The ambiance and decor is awesome. It's a great place for drinks and a light bite, but pass on the khao man gai (at least the white meat). read more

This place turns in to a little lounge/nightclub during the weekends. I came by with two of my friends, looking for a new place to hang out at on cap hill. Two of my friends play football for the Seattle Seahawks and so we are a little selective on places we go because we don't know what to expect sometimes, especially with the crowd. I must say, from the security guards to the bartenders to even management staff, we were treated with open arms and they made sure that we were comfortable and taken care of. There was one security guard who kept his eye on us and made sure we were ok or that we had space if we needed it. We even made a second visit on a celebration night when we had guests in town. The security guards in the front let us park my friend's Rolls Royce in the front and looked after it. Very welcoming staff and would definitely come back! Thanks Sugar Hill team! read more

So thankful to guitar and the whole team for hosting my post-work happy hour here! A coworker was leaving and we were looking for a casual and affordable place that people could meet on public transportation and say their goodbyes. I put in a request and received a phone call within the hour working out details for this event. They granted happy hour prices and provided plenty of space for a casual atmosphere that was perfect! We had the upstairs to ourselves (not because we reserved it, though) and had a bartender that catered to our needs. They were able to use a "ticket system" and ran a tab up for us. Bartender(s) were great and super friendly to a team that had many requests. We felt comfortable, well nourished and by the time everyone left: tipsy. Very thankful for the accommodations great atmosphere and POC- friendly space. will definitely be back!!!! read more

First of all, the vibe in here is simply legit. If you're into Hip Hop and/or vinyl, it's definitely a cool place to grab a drink or bite to eat just for that. To compliment, the staff were all friendly and chill. Second, the food was surprisingly delicious and fresh-tasting. My expectations weren't high given it's marketed as a Thai street food restaurant, but I was pleasantly incorrect. The Yum Gai came with a sauce which wasn't too sour or sweet, as well as not drowning the other elements of the dish. The fried pork skins, ordered by my eating companion, were also cooked to a nice crispiness and accompanied by a great sauce. Although I didn't try any, the Thai Tea Ice Cream added a level uniqueness which adds to the appeal of the menu and restaurant. My friend said it was worth ordering, so I'll trust his judgment. I'd definitely recommend this place for a casual bite to eat. I haven't been to any of the late night events, so can't comment on the nature of those. Definitely, give Sugar Hill a try. read more

Unique ambience, good value on food, and opens till late. The dark meat chicken I got was almost skinless. It's healthier but less flavorful as a result. Bean sauce was delicious. Wish they also have the Chinese style sauces for Huinanese chicken to choose from. read more

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Came here on Friday for a night out. I haven't lived in Seattle for 3 years but apparently this is the new spot. I was delightfully surprised at how much fun I had. I love the atmosphere and vibe this place gives off. The staff and security are all very nice and accommodating. The place gets pretty packed but it doesn't get ridiculous where you can't move. The prices for liquor and mixed drinks were pretty decent. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely be back the next time I am in town. Note: There is cover on the weekends. 10 for guys and 5 for girls. Not a huge fan of this but what are you going to do. read more

Amazing new bar. Great addition to cap Hill. Staff is on point. Drinks are on point. Music is epic. This is my new favorite spot. read more

Went there on a Saturday night and enjoyed the DJ and the music.. A laid back chill spot with no drama kinda place. People just wanna dance to good music and wind the weekend own here. Plenty of security available. The only downside is that the bathrooms are down stairs and the dance floor is upstairs..uggh! read more

There's nothing better than khao man gai and I gotta say, this place is LEGIT. Been here many times for drinks and some music with a night of dancing but never ate here except one night, a friend ordered some food and of course us hungry girls attacked his plate and remembered it was delicious. Came here with some friends after we put our name on the list for a different restaurant and decided to kill some time with drinks but i remembered they have food here. So glad we didn't end up going to the other restaurant (because the wait was like 45 minutes and we'd still be waiting instead of eating). I got the 50/50 which comes both with the boiled and fried chicken. That broth that it comes with is so flavorful, i wished i could get another bowl of just the broth. Even the papaya salad was good. If you want a nice kick @$$ drink i'd order the bass'd which is Henessey with thai tea. so good. It was so good me and a friend came back the next day with some other friends. read more

This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. We came in for the Khao Man Gai and it was very flavorful! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice and soup was so good. It's a nice space and the service was spot on. I look forward to coming back. read more

Sugar Hill - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went here for a casual light dinner and were quite impressed. The atmosphere is great, very laid-back. A bit of a coffee-shop atmosphere. We were there relatively early (7pm or so) so can't comment on what it's like later when the DJ is playing. We ordered the Khao Man Gai (steamed chicken with rice) the Khao Man Gai Tod (fried chicken with rice) - both were excellent. The Thai Iced Tea was very good as well. I think this place is an amazing addition to the hill. It's refreshing to see a casual, affordable place move in when everything else is going so up-scale. It has the potential to turn into one of those intimate neighborhood gathering spots, and I hope to see that happen! read more

I am very disappointed in this place. The first time I came here I had an amazing time, but the second time I came here, we bought three drinks for $21 and then five minutes later we got kicked out for "being rude" because we didn't tip. We said thank you immediately after receiving our drinks and they still kicked us out. Not acceptable. Music was sick but doesn't help that the bar tender was wack. read more

Sugar Hill is unique only in concept. Billed as the only hip hop themed bar in Seattle, it felt like just another bar/restaurant when it was all said and done. I will say the record collection was what caught my eye from the street but that was about all that you will leave remembering. The drinks on the menu are unappealing and overpriced. Did not eat so I cannot comment on the food but the idea of Thai bar food sounded appealing. The decor was underwhelming and whoever though that putting street lamps coming out of the bar were a good idea they were mistaken. It felt like I was drinking under a surgical lamp at the bar. Very strange choice. I did dig the old school hip hop cd cases that lined the top of the drink cabinet. Underwhelming spot in a cool part of Seattle. read more

Atmosphere and music were chill. I love the way they decorate the place with all the records and the shoes in glass cases. Seating fills up quick, and the dance floor is not that big. I would go again just to hang out but not for a club scene. read more

I've been here 3 times now, the best by far was when i was with a couple of friends before it got packed on a weekend night, we knew the dj and for a hour or so we pretty much had the upstairs to ourselves where we danced freely, and we even able to smoke outside on the patio with the blessings of staff. That was the best time. I've been back twice since and the experiences were nothing like that. One time came in with a guy wearing a full 3 piece suit 'cuz we just came from theater show and they treated him rudely, seemingly only based on his attire, and another time with a couple friends, went to upstairs bar, which was quite empty, and waited on the bartender to even look our way, we were trying not to be rude and ask for help but he never acknowledged us even though he was standing behind bar the entire time about 5 feet from us, very strange & awkward experience. Finally one of us said something to him, and he seemed agitated that he had been spoken to, it was almost laughable, and actually we did laugh a lot about the weirdness of it while having drinks at havana. I dig the vinyl and love hip hop but this place doesn't have that soulful vibe to it, just another spot on the hill. read more

The woman bartender downstairs put a guys drink on my tab and when I denied that I agreed to have it on my tab, she refused to take it off. Terrible Service. If I were her, I would have voided the drink. I was next to the person the entire time they ordered, and not once did they tell the bartender to put it on my tab or I agree to have it on mine. This was my first time to sugar hill, and I can say I was very disappointed and will probably not come back. read more

Their chicken rice (Kao Mun Ghai) was decent and I enjoyed some of their other stuff as well but the service was disappointing. I went with a group of friends and we had hoped to just get a quick Kao Mun Ghai for a late meal at around 9.15pm. Waited for the food for 15minutes when one staff came out to tell us one of the things we ordered is out for the night, then she came back to tell us that at 10pm everyone has to be over 21 to stay (a couple of us were not yet 21). We haven't gotten the rest of our order and it has been like 30 minutes of waiting. It's understandable that anyone underage has to be out by 10pm but we would have been out way sooner had the food not been so slow. On top of this they also got the bills wrong and we had to bring the bills back to them a couple times before sorting things out. Frustrating experience :/ read more

Great place for drinks and dancing .. only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is cause they're not welcoming at all. But all in all cool place to get down. read more

Food is good, environment hit or miss. Love the bartenders that work there but the crowd is sometimes overwhelming. Have a really helpful security staff too! Wish they served food later read more

AMAZING! Immaculate vibes, the best food ever. Curry and pad Thai are incredible. Shaunice, Kenny, Guitar, Arnie are THE BEST!!!!!!

Had a great time dancing to some of the best music I've heard yet in Seattle . Drinks are served fast . Not that strong and not that cheap but definitely worth paying for what you're getting for this place. Great location and good service read more

I love this place! Been in a few times its close to my job . I drop by when I get chance. Slowly making my way down the menu but I still love the salad my favorite was able to try the tofu last night along with the Thai tea ice cream and was not disappointed specially by how much ice cream was served. I left both plates cleaned out . Sugar hill your my weakness read more

Great food here. It's mainly full on weekend nights for the club crawling types but if you order their 50/50 chicken you get a great blend of rice friend chicken and steamed chicken. All delicious! read more

The bartender, Zach, was disrespectful to my friends so I did not leave him a tip, 5 minutes later he came up to my Group of friends and I and proceeded to kick us out of the bar, the bouncers and the rest of the wait staff all engaged in kicking us out. This is the worst experience I've had with a wait staff! read more

My friend decided not to tip because the bartender was rude. In response the bartender then decided to go out of his way to tell the bouncer to kick us out right after we payed for our beers. He continued this attempt multiple times until we eventually kicked out, no reason given. Don't go here. read more

They're overall terrible with service. We went as the bar transitioned to a club and both aspects were bad.

Great food, service, food and atmosphere! I have been here several times and have never been disappointed. I almost checked everything off the menu but so far those corn fritters, chicken skins and wings are always a staple choice. Small menu but worth it! read more

The food was disgusting, service was a joke, menu is limited (they have 2 options.) The ambiance is fun but I'd recommend ordering water. read more

When there is so many great bars in Capitol Hill and you already know your favorites, it can be difficult to break out and try something new. He and a girlfriend decided to venture out of our normal and try Sugar Hill. This place has a funky, alternative atmosphere and a hidden feeling upstairs bar. The music is good and it's the type of place you could go for a casual drink with a friend or to start a big night out on the hill. I'll definitely be going back! read more

I love this place! the food is great, decor amazing, and everyone is super friendly! At night they always have amazing Djs. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming place to eat in Capitol Hill. You can grab a bite and then dance the night away right after. read more

Interesting joint. Love what they did with the old Capitol Club space. Surprisingly bright and open during the day. Functions as a quiet-ish restaurant until 9 or 10, then goes full on bar/club with bouncer and all. Good music. Patio will be a hot spot come summer. Food was great, with a caveat. Khao Mun Gai was the best of the lot, and if anything the wintermelon soup stole the show. Moo Ping was delicious, but had a bit of gross gristle and was pretty small for the price. Yum Gai was incredible at first, but has a huge cluster of nasty bone / cartilage in it that rather ruined the whole dish. Drinks were pretty much standard middle ground Seattle bar fare. Beer on tap was okay; fair selection of liquor; nothing fancy as far as cocktails, though. Honestly, might have been 5 stars is two of the three dishes didn't have inedible mistakes lurking in them. read more

Great service, great food earlier in the evening. All around the best. Best small club. Ever .

Came here on a Saturday night because my uber driver said they played good music. If you're into hip-hop and r&b, this is the place to have fun! The DJ was amazing at playing all the good music. Although It is incredibly crowded and the space itself is small. read more

My review is based on my club experience - the dance floor is so tiny!! From what I've been told by my other friends, it's hit or miss so it really depends what night you go. It's a $5 cover and the line to get in gets long so be prepared to wait forever outside! :( read more

Small, gets packed, and very casual. Depends on the night, awesome music with some dancing... but once again, it gets packed.