Katya L.
Yelp
Harry's is quite possibly the last non-douchy bar on Capitol Hill. I'm almost afraid to write this review and advertise it as such, in worries that it'll go the way of the Canterbury (RIP) and such. Still, I can't help but sing its praises.
As the weather turned, and the sportsball season got underway, I was in need of a new local location to catch the Seahawks games. I was reminded that a couple of friends, visiting from out of town, had stopped in to Harry's while waiting for me to get off of work and had raved about the bartenders, the strong drinks and the gluten-free pizza. Considering that it's four blocks from my flat - well, I was sold. I tried it out for one game, and I've been hooked ever since.
The bartenders are indeed awesome, as is the rest of the staff. Even Harry hangs out to watch the Seahawks with the regulars on game days. Comfortable giant booths and plenty of tables in the back means there's not a bad seat in the house. The entire menu is available from Olympic Pizza next door, and there's always a cider on tap. The aforementioned gluten-free pizza is killer, as are the salads - simple, basic, but tasty. (Make sure to order yours light on the cheese - the kitchen adores their cheese here with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. You've been warned.) My only gripe is about the gluten-free pasta options - $15 for a bowl of gf spaghetti with your choice of sauce? Lame! The regular pasta options are plentiful and delicious, as is the gluten-free pizza selection. I'd love to see the same treatment be extended to the gf pasta as well.
Moreover, Harry's might be the last bar on Capitol Hill where you can come in late on a Friday night and still manage to find a seat, and you don't need to elbow bros three-deep at the bar to get a drink. The regulars and bar staff truly make this joint a neighborhood bar, and I truly hope it stays that way for a long while yet.