I was on a hunt for trying out a new cocktail bar and i came across this interesting looking spot. Having driven past this all the time, i only now realized that this was the sketchy spot with all its windows covered with no real signage advertising the place, the only giveaway was a neon sign out front saying "Cocktails" This spot has a speakeasy vibe - dimly lit, interesting decor, with vibey music at a low volume. The cocktails were interesting in flavor combinations, and I was pretty pleased with my drink. Overall, the spot would be a great place to take some friends to unwind & strike up some good conversation, but i find it slightly overpriced for what it is. read more

The Hideout - Lounges Near Me - Seattle, Washington

House cocktails are definitely on the sweeter side, which could definitely be a preference for some. The ambience is nice and mysterious at the same time, note if you're introvert, prepare to rock out your last few dad jokes as you order your 5 steps cocktail and wait for the bartender to prepare them right in front of you. read more

Ambience and service was great, the drinks tasted great as well. Would highly recommend.

Ever since moving to the city it had been a challenge to find a bar that I can call my home. I had passed by Hideout numerous times for months before finally going in one night. Really enjoy the overall vibe of the place, the artwork on the wall, the dark dimmed aesthetic, the drinks are very interesting, on the expensive side at times but you are going to get great quality drinks. The bartenders are extremely friendly and will give recommendations if needed. The times I have been the place has never been packed which is a good thing in my honest opinion because the overall vibe just seems to be calm and sophisticated which is great when you don't want to be surrounded by the typical bar scene you'd get in Cap Hill. If you were looking at coming in at some point, definitely give it a try. read more

I like this place because it is pretty cool and has interesting drinks. But whoever is on staff needs to clean the bathroom more. It had a terrible odor!! Also, the hoodwitch in a box thing is so weird and bizarre, unless it's owned by a blank person... anyway. read more

YES! The Hideout in the perfect HH spot in the First Hill area. As someone who works in this hood I can say that it is hard to find a good spot to just grab a quick drink after work without trekking up into capital hill. Good HH deals and a few snacks. This decor is the place is amazing, walls covered in funky art work and nice cozy booths. Service is quick, prices are just right and a good little place to 'hideout' after a long day at work read more

Great little hide out bar. Drink prices are reasonable. Went on a Sunday, not too busy and the bar tender was friendly and chatty. Love it.

Great little stop on my way home after work. Julian, the bar manager there knows his stuff. Great service, great drinks. read more

Super sweet and cozy spot with rad art. The cocktails are creative and tasty, my favorite is the littlespace, hehe. The dim lighting and candles lining the bar are all kinds of romantic and the DJ always knows what's up. Will be back for sure. read more

Very cool artistic bar with tons of art on the walls. Like I mean a lot of art. Nice cocktails and speakeasy vibes too. Nice humans!

We loved the Hideout! My boyfriend and I spent the day bar and restaurant hopping and this was our last stop on the walk back to the hotel. You walk into a dark dingy bar and it feels like a hideout. Their is local artists artwork everywhere from floor to ceiling and it really makes the place unique. The vibe is on point and the drinks were great. I got the Andy Warhol and it included a Polaroid photo of us to take home (highly recommend this little souvenir). Bartender was fast and friendly. I love myself a good dark bar with good drinks. Thank you Hideout! read more

If I could give this place a ZERO star.. I would. DO NOT TRUST the rest of reviews. This bar is trash. The drinks are the worst you could ever have. Cheapest tequila and the bartender was rude not welcoming. Looks scary outside. read more

If you had the perfect hangout...What kind of bar would it be? Make it with dark with dimmed lighting with comfortable seating. Bingo. And the drinks would have to be top-notch, fresh squeeze juice. Ding. Make it with a little glamour, style & culture. Bingo. Yeah, make it look sexy but old. Ding. Make it a place where you can talk with your friends with good music in the background but not too loud to overpower your conversation. Bingo Make it a place where the bartender knows your name and you are not embarrassed to go there by yourself. Ding. A place you are proud to take your out of town guest and be greeted by a sharp friendly doorman. Bingo. This place has over 70 paintings on 16-foot walls. I am a huge fan of them showcasing contemporary local artists from the great Pacific Northwest. Most the paintings are for sale. Rotating weekly. So many original tasty cocktails but my Fave is the LA Paloma - Tequila blanco, lime, St-germain, sage, nectar, scrappy's grape fruit bitters. It taste like organsm in your mouth. If you are looking for a sexy hangout for the night....do come find the HideOut! Highly Recommended. Pro Tip: Drink specials and draft beer change with the seasons, but their happy hour remains the same from 4:00-7:00 pm Monday through Friday, they offer $1.50 Rainiers, $3.00 well drinks and $3.50 drafts. Don't stare too long at the paintings with breasteses! read more

The Hideout - I recommend the La Paloma cocktail! - Lounges Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very rude bartenders. Place has good atmosphere, drinks are good and have fancy ingredients, but if the bartenders refuse to answer any questions about them or look at you like you're stupid, what's the point of ordering a $15 cocktail from them. Person at the door was super nice though! read more

I like this place. I had wanted to check this place out for a long time and last Friday, finally found a chance to. The outside, definitely does not match the interior decor. We came in around 8pm and it was already filled, not packed but getting there. I knew that I wanted to try the Andy Warhol, mainly because you get a polaroid! The Hemingway sounded good too, but since I quit smoking I knew I should stay away. When I saw that the Andy Warhol was $12 I was a little hesitant but I figured I might as well bite the bullet and do it. It wasn't until after the drinks were made that they realized there was no film and the camera wasn't working. We were bummed, but then they told us the drinks were on the house. Score! The drink itself was pretty good, after a few more drinks (which were pretty strong) we decided to hit our next destination. This place has a cool atmosphere, very much an 'older/adult' crowd. Dark as heck inside, but nice furniture. They have a cool art vending machine too, but I can't see someone spending $20-$200 on a piece of art (I could be wrong though, I am a poor college student after all). Also, the bartenders are pretty cute, always a big plus. read more

Cool, dimmed lighting atmo? Check Art on the walls ranging from nice to incestuous? Check Mega Awesome drinks? Check This was our last stop on the August UYBC. Save for the extreme cramped-ness and the fact that you had to ratchet your agressiveness up a few levels to get through the drink line, it was a fine choice. I don't quite remember what the hell i had, i was quite a few drinks in at that point, but it was scrumptralescent. The bartender was working at a crazy pace, they really should have had another person working behind the bar. We were all a little loopy at that point, so the great drinks, dimmed lighting and crowded quarters made for a really nice feel. I would have stayed and had more if i didn't have to catch a bus back to Redmond. *Sigh* Fail on Sound Transit and the last bus being at midnight. read more

What a cool place. Sometimes I wonder if I'm not cool enough to go, but then I stop questioning and have another drink. The Hideout is an unassuming little bar on Boren. The windows are blacked out, and all that alerts you to its presence is a black sandwich board on the sidewalk. Inside, it's very dark, and very noisy if it's busy. The walls are covered with art - very interesting art at that. There's even an art vending machine!!! Everything from handmade jewelry to tiny paintins is inside. The cocktails are also artistic and delicious. They run you about $10 to $11, but they are well-made. I've also seen people order cracker/cold cut type of snack plates. A negative is that they are understaffed at times, and the bartender is nowhere to be seen. I was left standing at the bar once for over 15 minutes waiting for someone to take my order. One person isn't enough to make food, elaborate drinks, and to cash people out. read more

The Hideout - Hey buttercup! cocktail. - Lounges Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is the pulse of the sleepy first hill neighborhood. Just like a pulse, sometimes it can be hard to find. But also like a pulse, you typically can identify it by the big bald bouncer standing nearby. Inside is dark and loungy, the walls lined with wrap around booth seating and art. The most notable thing is the art, as several interesting pieces hang on the wall, and I believe are all for purchase. There is a very intriguing vending machine filled with pieces of art, though fairly expensive pieces, and you can submit drawings on a sheet of paper that might be included in a pamphlet that circulates at the bar. The art vibe is one very fun aspect here. This place is very relaxing and fun to spend time with friends. Its a little cramped, yet at the same time you feel like you have your own little space. The music is kind of hypnotic and warm feel of being there. On a really crowded day this place could be hard to maneuver, find a seat, and get a drink in, also the bathrooms are gross, but otherwise highly recommended! read more

While stumbling around Seattle looking for a place to quench my alcoholic beverage thirst, I heard about "The Hideout". Concealed along a strip, one wouldn't notice that it was even there! When you enter this bar, you can notice all of the art work on the walls. I mean there was over 30 pieces of art work which could be purchased and also admired. This is good for any conversation starter! The ceilings are very high so it makes this space seem more spacious. The bartenders must have gone to a mixlogy school because their knowledge of the drinks was extensive. The atmosphere of this place was very laid back. It's great place to socialize with other and even a nice spot to take a date! So don't be scared to ask the bartender what to drink as they're more the willing to help you on your journey to alcoholic bliss. read more

The Hideout - Lounges Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here again this past weekend and I can say that yes, I am still a fan. This time around, I put on my adventure hat and let the bartender make me a drink of his choice. Not sure what exactly what he made me - some fancy name. But I can tell you that this sucker had Absinthe in it. I really don't think that I had enough dinner earlier that evening because damn - that thing lit me up. The hideout rocks. Don't go there on an empty stomach though. ;-) read more

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Came here with Jill R. after a night at Town Hall after hearing her talk about how amazing it is.. and as much as she pumped it up, it lived up to all expectations. Really tasty drinks and neat ambience. It really feels like a secret getaway. My favorite drink was either the Land Shark (tastes like fire) or the custom drink - the option to ask the bartenders to make a drink based off a couple flavors/spirits. Gin, florals, spice... made something super tasty that I could only hope to have again. One note - the art is really an eclectic mix. Yes, as a bar, everyone's 21+, but if you're in company that's uncomfortable with naked cupid statues etc., the Hideout is not for you. read more

The hideout is truly a hidden gem if it wasn't for the small sign outside we would not have found the place. Our Lyft driver didn't even know as the building isn't marked just a black door. Lol. Very craft cocktail oriented with amazing art all along the walls. Certainly a place where hipsters tend to flock. Dimly lit I think they only had candles lit. Ambiance was incredible and really adds to the character of the city. There are so many unique places like this in Seattle that I absolutely love. There is a niche for everyone literally. The people are generally friendly but not in a pretentious fake way. Very relaxed and casual as are most places here come as you are and they will welcome you. I found this place on a website that all the locals go to. Glad I came read more

Nothing to see here folks; keep it moving. Or stop in to get a little taste of what independent Seattle used to be like. Bartenders and art are classic. read more

I really enjoy the vibes of the Hideout. It was dark and relaxed with descent music and thought-provoking art work on the walls. They have a vast assortment of cocktails and can even make you a custom cocktail if you describe what flavors you like. We did run into a weird issue where the bartender there that night claimed to not serve cocktails after 1am. There was no announcement about it being last call or anything so we were confused about this random rule. Before they shut down the cocktails, I had the Silent Protest being a Mezcal lover. It was herbaceous and refreshing with Campari, grenadine and fresh mint, which tied everything together. My friends ordered the Andy Warhol, which was a cosmopolitan that came with a polaroid shot. Yes, our bartender took a polaroid photo of us because it came with the drink. This cocktail bar had my favorite ambience of all the bars we went to in Seattle. I also enjoyed the unique polaroid experience. read more

If you went to art school, you're totally over and will roll your eyes at the ginormous-hard-to-avoid painting of a subhuman masturbating. The walls are covered in art. A lot of it is very interesting, there's something a little "off" about each one, which I like. There's an odd feeling to it, but as it is still a bar atmosphere you don't quite get creeped out. Except by masturbating subhuman. The bartender was one cool chick! She was the only one there when I arrived with my friends and was like The Flash going here there "be right with you!" zoom bang pour ka-ching "here's your drink!" I was so dizzy afterwards I didn't even need alcohol. (I drank anyway) The drinks, though each one seems to have one or two WTF ingredients, are pretty good. Go with what you think you'll like though, no real need to get adventurous. Your go-to base liquors will do you well. Comfy atmosphere, and kind of randomly placed in the neighborhood but thank god it isn't in Capitol Hill and was pretentious hipster free.. mostly. read more

Sick art, good drinks, friendly service. Kinda out of the what it worth it. Big vapoerwave vibes. Read their website about us.

I love the mystery in this place. We came here last night after a board meeting at the Puget Sound Blood Center for some team bonding. The bar is really dark, so it takes a few minutes for your eyes to adjust to the room. It's a small bar, so there's not much navigating needed, but there is definitely a lot of great, innovative art to oogle at. I know that's what I did for a few minutes. A few paintings really stood out to me... especially this one of a beach but it was shaped within a heart. It was really cool. I just really loved the variety of moods, feelings, and sentiments that were conveyed on the wall of art at the bar. I just ordered a vodka cranberry which tasted normal. There are a few couches for people to lounge around on which was nice. The bartender was quick and efficient. The bathroom is clean, huge and nice! This is the perfect spot to bring a friend if you want to catch up for a one-on-one or something like that. read more

I love this spot! Came here the other night for a nice Saturday night cocktail. It may not look like much on the outside but once you walk in there is so much to offer! I got this blackberry drink which had glitter in it and was beautiful. My partner got a drink he loved too. The bartenders can make one killer beverage and were so sweet and attentive. I love the ambiance too. It was dimly lit but not too dimly lit with wild eccentric art hanging everywhere. Fully recommend! read more

I went here last month after my friend kept talking about this place until and finally decided to take me! I was pleasantly surprised. The decor has different artwork hung up which is great and it's pretty daaark in there! What's better than to have drinks in a very, very dim room? It's great place just to chill and hangout. We went on a Sunday night and some guy performed. I didn't really care for it much, but it's all good. It wasn't crowded at all, probably because it was a Sunday night? It was nice to go to place I knew I wasn't going to see anyone I know and not wait at the bar forever just to get a drink! Drinks were good and the place is just a great place to have a drink with friends. I'm a fan and would go back again! read more

I've gone once, but I want to go back. (Hopefully when they're busier than the weeknight I went.) Get an Andy Warhol, it's good AND... YOU GET A POLAROID! :-D To make it more interesting, get two or ten other drinks before your Warhol. ;-p Also... I dig the art vending machine. CREATIVE and highly TEMPTING!! ;-p read more

First of all, this place is seriously cute. The artwork alone makes it definitely worth a visit. However, decor alone does not make a great establishment. I wandered in here last night after a VERY long, VERY draining day. Just looking for some type of kindness and compassion. I wasn't even planning to come here, it just happened to be the place I walked past. But Gdamn I'm glad I did. I had the most lovely experience here. The bartender, Chloe, was SUCH a fantastic human, just one of those people who instantly makes your day better. This girl deserves a raise. She went out of her way to make sure my day got better. I travel for work and am changing my destination requests so that I can come back to Seattle and come back here. That's how great this place is. If I could give it 6 stars I would read more

the bar is super cool and they play very good music. the drinks are very good as well. my only complaint is that the bartenders are a couple of snobby, rude, stuck up b******. other than that I would recommend! read more

Staff was super sweet and the vibe was chill. Can't go wrong. Cocktails were deliciiiious

If bars were boyfriends, mine would be The Hideout. It meets all my criteria, which would be: Sexy and mysterious with an artistic edge. Loves good music and has great style. Not pretentious and makes a mean drink. Now, if they just served breakfast in the morning, I'd totally be in love. read more

Best date locale ever. Just make sure you explain to your date exactly how to get here, or you'll feel guilty for making her walk around First Hill for 15 minutes wondering if she just got Punk'd. It's on the west side of the street, just north of Madison on Boren. Look for the "open" and "cocktails" signs in red neon. The humble exterior belies the super-sexy, intimate and artistic interior. Nearly every inch of its high walls are covered with cool works of art from local artists. The music that night took us on a wild journey from the Velvet Underground, to Dolly Parton to Justin Timberlake. The bar is expansive and their bartenders make fantastic drinks with a fine attention to detail. They've a modest selection of quality beers on tap and some excellent Belgians by the bottle. Their cocktail menu has some very interesting creations. I tried their rhubarb manhattan, which I thought was good, but a little too bitter for my taste. Fellow Yelper Eugene C. recommended their cucumber gimlet--which I didn't see on the menu but ordered anyway. I requested it with Hendricks gin and it was divine--a perfect balance of lime, cucumber and gin (although sadly the unique flavor of Hendricks was overpowered by the other flavors). My hot date enjoyed her vodka & sodas and we shared their tasty hummus plate. It was nothing too fancy but was filling. It came with a variety of crackers, artichoke dip, hummus, tapenade and a medley of peppers. I'd have liked some toasted pita and feta, but you don't come to the Hideout to eat--you come here to drink. I can't wait to bring my friends back here! read more

This is a cool bar, man. It has a beatnik arty vibe that you can't help but admire. I felt I needed a black beret and some bongo drums. There is beautiful, scary, thoughtful, and straight up wacky art on the walls. The furniture is art deco and whimsical and the pictures in the back make you wish you knew a rockstar. How can I fail to mention the art vending machine? The Hideout is unrecognizable from the outside. The windows are blackout with a red light that says "Cocktails". You can already get the sense you will be awfully surprised once you step through its doors. The space is dark and mysterious and leaves you wishing you had a room like this in your home. This would be the perfect place for a date. The bartenders were dressed so snazzy and made an excellent drink. Even though I had a standard and somewhat unexciting rum and Coke it was seriously the best rum and Coke I've ever imbibed. Maybe it was because they used exceptional rum instead of the cheap well rum I am used to or maybe it was just made with love but whatever transpired it was fantastic. I have fallen deeply in love with The Hideout with its hip interior, great drinks, and unforgettable art. read more

I swear somebody stole The Hideout from Capitol Hill and tucked it away in a super secret spot where only those worthy of entering such a cool bar would be able to find it and then once inside would marvel at the dark and cozy atmosphere with the super fun artwork hanging from the walls. To top it off, you can even buy any of the pieces on display and they also have a vending machine that features even more artistic treasures...how cool is that! The bar staff here is one of the best I've seen from the friendly door man to the super cool and very talented bar tenders that handled any and all orders tossed their way and managed to put together some amazingly tasty drinks that had us coming back for more and more. For what seemed like a small space when you walk in, there are actually a lot of places to sit and there is just a real comfortable vibe so you don't feel cramped or crowded even when there's a lot of people...or maybe I was just really drunk! If I lived on First Hill, I would be spending probably way too much time here so it may be a good thing there is just enough distance to keep The Hideout on the fringes of my regular watering holes. Either way, this is now on my short list of hot spots to recommend to anyone looking for places to go in Seattle. read more

Oooo, sexy sexy! I love the local art lining the walls. Love it to tiny bits. I love the clean schmancy bathroom. I love the pretty lady bartender making me yummy strong drinks named after monkeys. I love the dark moody lighting. I love laughing with my friends here. I love the bouncer who made sure I was ok when I went outside to catch some fresh air. I liked the music choices playing the background, and that even with crowd noise they didn't pump it up to ear-deafening volumes. I don't love how cramped it can get, and how ~hot ~the place can be with said mobs of people in there. But beyond that, I'm totally enamored. (Take me here for a sexy date! Yes, please. Do it.) read more

Well, hello there. May I pull up a bar stool and sit down next to you? Do you come here often? Do you want to go steady? It was that fast for me, I fell pretty much in love within the first few minutes of a sip of that drink, a glance around the room at the gorgeous art, the nice seating, the intimate groups clustered around the tables, the hot and talented bartendress and just the general vibe that emanates from the little darklit pocket of goodness. Oh, I left before you could answer, but I'll be back, your siren call is too hard to resist. read more

Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Hey, guess what? The Hideout is kinda artsy. Did you hear me? Have you been paying attention to the 10 reviews prior to mine? In case, you're too busy caring about something more important, let me remind you: Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Artsy. Okay, good. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, I like this place. It's not like me to enjoy hipster havens, and it's more likely that you can find me hiding out in Ballard rather than in my actual way-too-hip neighborhood. But when I do keep it local, I like to come to The Hideout. There are tons of bars in First Hill/Cap Hill, and all are replete with way-too-skinny chicks (I am raising my hand!) and dudes with awkward facial hair and flannels they may have gotten from my father circa 1989. I mean, tons. But The Hideout holds a special place in my no-heart because these annoying cretins don't talk to me. They're far too engrossed in their own ARTSY lives to notice me, and I like it that way. My friends and I can lean back and enjoy the ride. I've yet to try this Cucumber Gimlet, as it sounds almost too ARTSY for me. But they make a mean vodka + soda. And they don't serve it with a smile, which is a good thing at such an ARTSY place. read more