Hilltop Ale House

Queen Anne & Lake Union


Hilltop is a comfy neighborhood hangout on Queen Anne Hill, sister to the 74th Street Ale House in Phinney Ridge. It has a friendly vibe and a large selection of microbrews, served in proper 20oz pints, and the menu is well above your standard pub fare (mains $11 to $15).


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