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Capitol Cider

Capitol Cider
The cider house's exterior, 2022
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Restaurant information
Street address818 E Pike Street
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98122
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°36′51″N 122°19′16″W / 47.6142°N 122.3211°W / 47.6142; -122.3211
Websitecapitolcider.com

Capitol Cider is a cider house and restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2]

Description

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According to Thrillist, Capitol Cider is "Seattle's first cider bar (and the country's second)". Located on Capitol Hill, the cider house has a gluten-free menu and approximately 150 ciders. Food options have included steak, pork chops, burgers,[3] fish and chips, gnocchi, Seattle-style hot dogs,[4] cider-battered cod with French fries,[5] and vegetables.[6]

The brunch menu has included short rib hash, banana bread French toast, and cider mimosas.[7] In addition to cider, the restaurant has served beer, cocktails, mead,[8] and wine.[9]

Capitol Cider's interior features couches, a fireplace, shuffleboard,[10] and a bookcase stocked with board games.[11] Lonely Planet has said, "The best cider pub in Seattle is far more than a taproom for apple-infused alcoholic beverages – although the 20-item cider menu is, of course, a big bonus. There's decent food, live music, game nights, craft beer, cocktails and a wonderful 'pub' feel set off by its cozy booths and portrait-bedecked walls."[12]

History

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Owners Spencer Reilly and Julie Tall took opened the bar in June 2013.[13][14] Capitol Cider had "the largest selection of cider on tap" in the United States, as of 2013.[9] The business hosted a Seattle Seahawks viewing party in 2015.[3]

Erik Jackson has been a chef at the restaurant.[15]

Reception

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Simple breakfast, 2022

In 2013, Eater Seattle called Capitol Cider "a perfect hang out".[9] Dylan Joffe, Maggy Lehmicke, and Sabra Boyd included Capitol Cider in Eater Seattle's 2022 overview of "where to eat fantastic gluten-free food in Seattle".[10]

In 2017, Aimee Rizzo of The Infatuation wrote, "If you think cider houses are dumb, then you clearly haven’t been to Capitol Cider. It feels like being 16 and hanging out with your friends in your basement playing board games, but without any mildew smells, and with alcohol you obtained legally... If you're lucky enough to get a table, break out the Cards Against Humanity and grab a pint of something semi-dry if you're into the classics, or a funky apple mead if you're feeling like a medieval court jester (or just adventurous)."[11] She also included Capitil Cider in a 2022 list of "The 18 Best Bars in Seattle".[16]

Alyssa Therrien included the restaurant in the Daily Hive's 2021 list of "15 must-visit restaurants in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood".[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Capitol Cider". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  2. ^ Smith, Rich. "Writers Share Trade Secrets at Capitol Cider's Literary Happy Hour". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  3. ^ a b Hill, Megan (2015-01-08). "Seahawks Viewing Party at Capitol Cider; Ethan Stowell Restaurants' Private Event Space". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  4. ^ Sawyer, Cassie (2015-12-23). "Food-Focused New Year's Eve Parties Around Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  5. ^ "Capitol Cider". Sunset Magazine. 2013-10-17. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  6. ^ "Capitol Cider". Thrillist. 5 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  7. ^ Hill, Megan (2016-03-04). "3 Places to Try in Seattle This Weekend". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  8. ^ Hill, Megan (2015-03-24). "Adam Fortuna Departing Artusi and Spinasse; March MEADness at Capitol Cider". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  9. ^ a b c "Where to Drink Craft Cocktails in SEA Right Now". Eater Seattle. 2013-10-28. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  10. ^ a b Joffe, Dylan (2016-08-10). "Where to Eat Fantastic Gluten-Free Food in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  11. ^ a b "Capitol Cider - Capitol Hill - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-08-23. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  12. ^ "Capitol Cider | Seattle, USA | Nightlife". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  13. ^ "This is Seattle's first cider bar". Thrillist. 26 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  14. ^ Hill, Megan (2015-02-25). "Capitol Cider's Julie Tall On Her Favorite Gluten-Free Sandwiches". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  15. ^ "Wallingford's 'Japanese-Inspired Meat House' Has a New Chef". Eater Seattle. 2016-08-26. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  16. ^ "The 18 Best Bars In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. 21 January 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  17. ^ "15 must-visit restaurants in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood | News". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
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