Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Hideout
Seattle, WA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Hideout is a art bar with a cocktail program that earns its keep. The menu swings from a clarified milk punch to a cognac-spiked espresso martini, with amaro-heavy builds and a non-alcoholic option. Beer and wine are present but secondary, with local taps and a handful of bottles.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lunar Badlands, a clarified milk punch with gin, cachaca, strawberry, and lime. The Hard to Say Goodbye espresso martini is a boozy pick, and Low End Theory showcases rye and amaro. For a lighter sip, try the Butterfly Cowboy.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative, well-made drinks in a relaxed neighborhood bar will find plenty to like. The themed nights and low-key atmosphere also appeal to those looking for a casual evening out.
- When should I go?
- Themed nights, such as karaoke on Sundays and movie nights on Mondays, add entertainment value.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $20, with most around $16-$18. Beers start at $5.50 and go up to $26 for a barrel-aged stout. Wine bottles range from $14 to $50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is notably creative, featuring a clarified milk punch, an espresso martini with a house amaro blend, and a non-alcoholic cocktail made with pathfinder and giffard aperitif. The bar also celebrates 20 years as a neighborhood art bar, adding to its character.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative and diverse cocktail menu with unique ingredients like clarified milk punch, amaro, and espresso martini.
Menu strengths
- — Creative and diverse cocktail menu with unique ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Lunar Badlands: gin, cachaca, strawberry, lime, early grey tea, clarified milk punch ($16).
- — Hard to Say Goodbye: hideout espresso martini with cognac VS, house amaro blend, demerara, cold brew ($20).
- — Low End Theory: rye, cocchi rosa, amaro ciociaro, tiki bitters, absinthe ($18).
Pricing: Cocktails priced $13-$20, most around $16-$18.
Wine
A small but curated selection including a Spanish Cava, an Austrian orange wine, an Italian white, and a Cotes du Rhone red. No by-the-glass prices shown.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a curated selection including orange wine and Cava.
Standout selections
- — Querena, Brut Cava, Spain, NV ($50).
- — Biokult, Naken, Pinot gris & Muskatelle, Austria, 2021.
Pricing: Bottles range from $14 to $50.
Beer
Features local breweries like Here Today and Bizarre, plus Rainier and Victoria Cerveza. Includes a barrel-aged stout, Flanders red ale, cider, and seltzer.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local breweries and a variety of styles.
Standout selections
- — Fremont Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Star Oatmeal Stout, 14.9% ($26).
- — Duchesse de Bourgogne Flanders Red Ale, 6.8% ($11).
Pricing: Beers range from $5.5 to $26.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a non-alcoholic cocktail 'Don't Call Me Birdie' plus two low-alcohol options: Athletic N/A Golden Dawn and Ghia 'Le Spritz'.
Menu strengths
- — Offers multiple non-alcoholic options including a zero-proof cocktail.
Standout selections
- — Don't Call Me Birdie: pathfinder, giffard aperitif, lime, orgeat, coconut.
Pricing: Ghia 'Le Spritz' priced at $6.
Spirits
Cocktail menu uses a wide range of spirits including rye, gin, mezcal, bourbon, cognac, vodka, and rum, but no dedicated spirits list or flights are shown.
Standout selections
- — I'm Gonna Get U Zucca: zucca, laphroig, absinthe ($20).
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is listed, but the cocktail and beer selections could pair with bar snacks or a casual meal. The clarified milk punch and amaro-based drinks might suit lighter fare, while the barrel-aged stout could stand up to richer dishes.
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