Sol Liquor Lounge

Very cool spot in a quiet part of the City. Most visitors are just waiting for tables next door, but it stands on its own. They serve very tasty dumplings, and some very tasty drinks. Great bartender, who is super attentive, and a nice place overall. I'm sure it's going to become a regular hang out for me!

Only had two old fashioneds. No food so can't speak to that but other folks at the bar were having dumplings and it looked really good. Bartenders are super friendly and attentive. Great cute neighborhood bar.

I think this is the 2nd google review I’ve ever left, but had to say something as the experience was surprisingly bad. As someone who has worked in the service industry, I get off nights or days when you don’t have enough staff, however when you’re rude for no reason to my friend after a 25-30 minute wait to order and double checking IDs cause it took so long between checking them the 1st time and taking orders, it then becomes worth the time I guess. There were two bartenders, and only one actually tending bar despite a line of people. It wasn’t even that busy, but pretty inefficient (and yeah I get making cocktails with fresh ingredients can take a little time) cause that line took almost a half hour. We (a small group of queer and BIPOC folks in our 30s) were told to order at the bar via the line unless we sat at the bar which we did. Once the bartender came over, they asked to see our IDs again after the other person already checked them 20 minutes earlier, and then loudly complained to us about how much they hated our Oregon IDs - c’mon, really? When it came to my friend’s order they asked about dessert and the bartender sarcastically responded “whiskey” even though it mentioned dessert on the back. They then asked about tea and again the bartender practically scoffed even though their only food menu is dim sum. Tea is typically served with dim sum, so the shock at the question was rude and also just uneducated. Very unwelcoming experience. Drinks were fine but pair that with the experience, wasn’t worth the $17.

We have been looking for a place that has great bartenders and great cocktails for a very long time. (Years actually) We're willing to drive far for the best of anything and this little hole in the wall is definitely the best spot for cocktails that we've found in Seattle and the surrounding area. The bartenders are awesome, vibes are super chill, atmosphere is cozy and cocktails are all amazing every time. Their late night dumpling menu is paired perfectly with any drink you get. Get 2 orders. You won't regret it. Highly recommend for a cozy spot to hang out, grab a delicious drink and a snack. This is our new go to spot for a good drink and good vibes. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere was artistically interesting, based on a historical “orientalia” theme; Friendly sociable staff, good service. Conveniently located in walkable, pedestrian-friendly Capitol Hill; Beware the street parking can be scarce. Cocktail menu is updated seasonally, and handcrafted with fresh juices, syrups, and bitters .. albeit not strong enough (alcoholically weak) for my taste.

Drinks were amazing! They weren't too sweet or too bitter. I got the Eva Peron and Over and Out. The risk taker was also solid, but the Eva Peron and Over and Out were definitely better. The Atmosphere is nice and fancy. Over all it was a perfect date night! The bartender was also super sweet and kind. ♥️ For four drinks it was about $60, so solid for a cocktail bar. I highly recommend if you are considering going here!

Warm and busting, and top quality drinks. A must visit to try their unique cocktails, which aren't too sweet. The dumplings were unremarkable, though I love that they have 3 vegetarian options.

Disappointing. The atmosphere was great, cocktails delicious, food non existent, staff was especially conservative towards queer patrons. For $18 a cocktail I was not expecting to be ignored and to have to bus my own table.

5 stars!!! Landing at the airport at 10pm and hungry, we tried to find a place open late to start off our trip in Seattle -- here we went! Immediately walking in, the place itself is cozy but so classy and cute! When we went to order at the bar, the bartender working was really nice! We decided to order the Kung Fu Theater, Libby's Mai Tai, Shrimp Dumplings, Crab Shumai, and the Char Siu Bao. Mr. Bartender had a bit of a heavy pour because those drinks were dangerous!! Soooo good though!! We've never tried japanese whiskey before, but it's a new fave now! The Mai Tai came with a pineapple slice and cherry, and the sweetness of the fruit balanced out the slight sourness of the drink! We LOVED the Char Siu Bao, and the shrimp dumplings and crab shumai were really good, too. We ended up ordering more Char Siu Bao and spicy pork dumplings. Dim sum at a bar is virtually unheard of (to me), so this was a really cool place with good drinks and great food. I wish we had places like this in Vegas!

Food - The siu mai was straight up tasteless but I'm going there for the meme of getting dim sum at a bar, so do I really care? No Service - Standard Ambiance - Cool Asian theme

My friend and I got here around 7PM and it was already pretty crowded! You order everything at the bar which made it convenient to just bring the drinks to our table. I ordered the Mai Tai, and thought it was pretty good. It was on a stronger side, however, I enjoyed the fruitiness. I also thought the price was pretty fair for a lounge-type area. The ambiance is very intimate as it is a smaller liquor lounge, which I enjoyed. It was a perfect spot to sit and enjoy a drink to get out of the cold.

I heard about the aged eggnog online and had to try it. We came the Wednesday before Xmas, before 7pm. We narrowly beat the rush. It's seat yourself and order at the bar. The person taking orders also makes the drinks. He was so friendly and patient. Even as they got busy, he was totally chill and gave attention to every customer. They have dumplings (a wide variety) as the food option. I tried the vegetable dumplings and they were delicious. They came with three dipping sauces. The eggnog was worth the hype! We'll be back to try other drinks. It's a great spot with a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

This place was so cute and had amazing happy hour specials. The staff was great and the decorations and music inside were lovely. I had an amazing time here.

The ambiance of the lounge was so innovative. The artwork on the walls was gorgeous and the dark mood lighting made it a great place to sit and talk. The lounge even though small was not super loud and there was plenty of room for larger groups. The bar tenders were really kind but it is not table service so u have to place all drink and food orders at the bar. The dumplings were delicious and the cocktails had a heavy poor. I recommend coming during happy hour to snag a deal.

This spot majorly impressed us! We headed in to have a few drinks while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. It was interesting but mostly unassuming from the outside, but inside it's actually a very intimate but casual atmosphere to have drinks with a date or friends. Though they only have snacks, their dumplings are actually pretty good and they had about 10 different kinds, including several vegetarian options too. I loved the leek dumplings and would definitely order them again. Their drinks were also very very good. Kind of more Asian fusion mixed tiki style for drinks and decor than what the photos seemed like. The servers were working hard and probably understaffed, but I was still impressed with how good each drink was and how efficient they were with only 2 of them for a full place. I'd definitely some here for drinks and dumplings again!

We came here for happy hour, which is 5-7 pm daily, and got a couple cocktails. During happy hour, cocktails are $2 off and well drinks and wine are $1 off. The cocktails are unique and tasty. I got the gin gin mule which is a little sweet. We also got the bison grass fizz which is creamy and delicious! I would recommend coming here for a couple drinks :)

The only reason you would find me in a bar is for tequila. Most bars I have been to carry the same 3 brands which are not the best and more expensive than they are worth. I was pleasantly surprised. I do not remember all the brands they had off the top of my head, but I did remember the following: Fortaleza  Blanco Fortaleza Reposado 7 Leguas Blanco 7 Leguas Reposado Mijenta Reposado Either the person that stocks really cares about the Agave Spirits they stock, or they follow the right Tik Tok Page. Either way, it's a win for anyone looking for a good tequila to sip on. The ambiance was really relaxed, and I loved the decor. It was a nice place to sit, sip, and drink. The bartender was kind and helpful. My wife really enjoyed the Sangria, which I found to be lovely as well.

My friends and I trekked over here for cocktails a few weeks ago. Sol is always the first result when I search for bars in Capitol Hill and so I knew we had to give it a try. I thought Sol was a Spanish bar because sol means sun in Spanish, but it's actually an Asian bar with Asian decor and a selection of dim sum. It could be a play on words of the Capitol, Seoul or it could be another way of spelling sul which means snow in Korean. Regardless, it was not what I expected when I walked in. (Update after reading prior reviews, this place was originally called Sun Lounge, but I think they must've either gotten bought out and/or changed their name). We grabbed a table in the back and ordered our drinks at the bar. We also got 5 or 6 orders of shrimp dumplings (each order is $8 and comes with 4 dumplings each). I ordered the Rumplestiltskin because I love chocolate and mint and have never had a hot cocktail before. However, I have to be honest and say that it was probably the worst drink I've ever ordered from a bar; every sip tasted like I was drinking pure Listerine. My friend got the same drink as me and agreed that the mint was overwhelming. Again, I love mint but the ratio of peppermint vodka or peppermint schnapps (or whatever rumpleminz is) to cocoa was way off to the point where I just couldn't drink it :( One of my friends ordered the Mai Tai but said the alcohol to juice ratio was way off as well; he had to request more juice to balance out the bitterness. The only drink my friends enjoyed was the Pedro Paloma, so if you do order a drink, order one of those. Food was honestly marginal. They obviously don't make the food themselves and so they weren't the greatest shrimp dumplings by any means; they probably just reheat them in the back. They were pretty bland without any sauce. However, they were steaming hot when they came out. Service was great and we quickly got our drinks and food. Our waiter was also quick to clear our table. Atmosphere was great as well and had a nice laid back vibe. If only their food and drinks were better :( Overall: 2.5/5 for drinks, 2.5/5 for food, 4/5 for atmosphere

Decent cocktail bar with rotating cocktail flights menu (when I visited, they did the negroni flight). I have had negroni before so I opted to go for their summer cocktail menu - Hotel Nacional which was a fruity pineapple type of drink served with lime, in a tall glass. It was quite refreshing and strong. Because I had a few drinks already earlier in the day, I opted to share this drink with a friend, and also tried his mocktail which has a nice spice kick to it on top of the grapefruit. Bartender is generally friendly, a bit hands-off. I wasn't aware that the pretty drinks were only for Tiki Tuesdays, but there are a decent number of tiki bars to go to here, but I would be open to come back just for the Tiki Tuesdays when I am in the area.

Really good cocktails! I am not sure if the menu changes often but when I went the only food they were serving was dumplings which were average.

Great vibes, great cocktails, tiki Tuesday first Tuesday of every month. Marked my calendar for next month. The bartender Blake made the whole experience all the better. Next month we will dress for the sunny isles!

Great ambiance. Staff a little cold. Appetizers while tasty were very overpriced. Drinks creative and delicious

Great drinks. Cool concept. Glad to add this to my list. Drinks: creative, fresh ingredients, delicious! So much variety in the menu. I had the WAP. All of my party had drinks they loved, including the bartender's choice mocktail! Service: They tell you upfront to go up to the bar to order your drink, so it's kind of self-service. Bartender was friendly enough and into his craft. Ambiance: I didn't know what to expect but I was into it. Indoor or outdoor seating; very chill. It was a little steamy inside but honestly, I preferred that warmth to the wet outside. I like that it's tucked away from the main streets of Capitol Hill; I'll be back!

Seattle has many places with crafty cocktails, but this one won my heart. Located in a beautiful neighborhood street of Seattle, this place has beautiful vibe to it, no matter you sit indoors or outdoors. I loved the crowd there and the bartender's special cocktail - Ramo Fizz.

Found this place when I was trying to look for a bar on a Wednesday night. Got there around 8 and it was pretty empty. Tried the mai Thai and really liked it. Reasonable prices and good ambiance!

This little gem reminds me of Sun Liquor... so sad... it's a chill place to gather with friends for craft cocktails. Lemon drops made with fresh squeezed lemons and decorative sugared glasses. I wish parking was easier but it's the hill so understandable

Never thought I would be a regular at a bar, but when Kevin is making delicious craft cocktails every weekend, it's hard to want to drink anywhere else. Good music, dark, and cozy. It's a small bar so the line can get long. Sit at the bar for fastest service. Unpretentious and unassuming. My summertime routine: order a Cornelly's pizza to go and enjoy with your cocktail on Sol Liquor's front patio. A perfect evening.

Cozy cocktail bar in Capitol Hill. I ordered the Spanish G&T and really enjoyed it. The staff was also incredibly friendly -- so refreshing to finally be able to dine in and enjoy experiences like this in person again! The bar doesn't have a ton of tables, but I was able to get a seat without a problem on a Saturday evening. Parking is difficult though, since only street parking is available and it was hard to find a space. The only thing that I would not recommend is their dim sum, since it was on the dry side. But their drinks are great!

The mai tai's here are amazing! It's the perfect pick me up on a dreary Seattle day ... if you're looking to get sloshed, that is! Be wary. They are strong and you will be oblivious to this! This place is small but seems to have decent seating! It might get crowded easily during peak times, so beware! I'm dreaming of my next mai tai!

We came in to celebrate a friend getting a new job. We ordered 8 drinks off menu and the total was somehow $173. I don't know how. We had 8 drinks total. Also they made half of the drinks wrong (vodka tonic were made with soda instead of tonic). Not a huge deal but when your check is $173..? At least make the drinks correctly? I don't know. The staff was pretty standoffish and indignant when we asked how our total could possibly be this much. I've been here a few times before, I live in the neighborhood. It was a real bummer :(

Love this bar !! The atmosphere is very chill and relaxed, making it a good place to grab drinks with friends. I got the Mai Tai and my bf got the PDA as well as the Sol-o(??) and all three were perfect! The bartender that was there Tuesday night (08/20/19) was super chill and made our drinks quickly. Would recommend this place to everyone and I want to go again soooooon!!

Not a gay friendly place. Bartenders, especially the long timer, are unfriendly and banal. Might be a good place for the Hillsong crowd.

The cocktails are okay, pretty pricey . Dumplings are good, spicy cabbage were the best all the seafood flavors tasted the same. The lighting is pretty dim so hard to see/read signs with directions aka service is at the bar only so go there immediately or you'll get shouted at by the bar tenders.

Boyfriend and I have been here a few times. Decent cocktails (you can get a flight which I recommend because there's a lot of good stuff here). They have a lot of stuff here and I'm more of a mixed drinks girl while my significant other prefers beer and/or whiskey. Love the Lemon Drops. Mai Tai I thought was a little off. Lots of selection, though. Been here once for Tiki Tuesday. Neighborhood is really nice. Next time we go we're going to get pics.

Drinks are great but the atmosphere is a bit grungy. I was disappointed that a lot of drinks except the mai tai lacked pretty garnish. I was expecting more from all the photos on their website. Perhaps it's due to covid!

I have been to Sun Liquor a couple of times. It is kind of a nice, friendly dive bar. This is a great place to go and hang out with friends. Not only is the atmosphere great, but they mix great drinks. My recommendation is to describe what you want and then just let them make it. They do not have a TV nor do they serve food, but an awesome place to have cocktails.

Sun Liquor Lounge has a fun and kitschy East-meets-West vibe, with cocktails that sound equally as enticing. Unfortunately, the drinks that we sampled fell short on taste. What a shame - their happy hour (5-7PM daily) deal of $2 off all menu cocktails was what drew me in, but I wish I went somewhere else instead even if it's a little bit pricier. Everyone said their cocktails are great, so I'm not sure what went awry - perhaps a newbie bartender? Anyways, here's what we had: Saint Pablo ($13) - pisco, lime, walnut liqueur, pineapple syrup, rose: I was so disappointed that I could not taste pisco (which normally has a distinctive and assertive flavor) or the walnut liqueur. It just tasted like straight-up rose. Opera ($12) - gin, dubonnet rouge aperitif wine, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters: This was the best cocktail out of them all and it was just okay. The flavors all seemed very pronounced without working together. Cocktail Flight ($12) of Stork Club (gin, lime juice, orange juice, cointreau, angostura), Pendennis Club (gin, lime juice, apricot brandy, peychauds), and Union Club (bourbon, orange juice, campari, marashino): I was really intrigued by the concept of a cocktail flight. We got these three drinks in cute mini Nick & Nora glasses on a wooden board, which made for a great photo op. But I didn't like any of the cocktails personally...the base liquors in each drink completely overwhelmed the other flavors and ended up tasting mostly like straight shots. I'm all for stiff drinks, but I was hoping they would be more nuanced.

BEST EGGNOG IN TOWN!!!! No drink has ever given me a ratatouille moment as much as a drink at this bar did!!! The drink has heavy cream and almost tastes like a yummy milkshake. It's addicting, making you want more.

Great little spot. Flavorful and tasty drinks - and a nice little assortment of dumplings

Great service, welcoming and yummmmmmy won tons!!!! Thank you for being so super for me and my family visiting!

Great cocktails. Yummy dumplings. Super fun atmosphere and nice bartenders. Will be back! Happy hour 5-7pm. Inside and outside seating

This is such a cute place and honestly seems perfect a date night! It's in a quiet neighborhood area and the decor inside is so cute. I got the Spanish G&T and I gotta say, it's one of the best G&T's I've ever had! It was refreshing and slightly sweet which I enjoyed. I also tried the winter cocktail with Rumpleminz and it was perfectly heartwarming on a winter night. I also love that they have dumplings on the menu, such a unique and delicious option for drunchies :) I personally got the vegetable dumplings and they were incredible tasty! I'll absolutely be coming again!

Barista was so friendly and easy going. My friend and I visited this bar after our dinner in Westward. He was great, and made our stay so pleasant. Highly recommend

Dark, cozy, delicious tropical drinks. Haven't tried the food but curious! Seats are hard to come by at first but if you're creative and patient you'll find your way!

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. THE bartender literally takes 30 minutes to prepare a drink. When you go to the bar to order he treats you like you are a piece of s**t. We left after 35th minute of not being able to order anything and he was still working on making the same drink and it wasnt even crowded there!! He just hates his job and made us hate this place. 3 other group of people also walked out without being able to even sit down (even tho it was pretty empty) because this bartender is so slow. He took 5 minutes to move a pepper shaker to one place to another WHAT THE HELL. IGNORE THISSSS PLACE. WORST EVER.

Loved this little cocktail spot! Have driven by it several times and eaten next door at single shot but never really noticed this bar. Came here on a Friday night around 7 pm with a group of 4 and so glad we did. You order at the bar but bartender was friendly and quick with the drink orders! I got a perfectly balanced and smoky Negroni-inspired mezcal cocktail (Bitter Caballero). Relatively inexpensive cocktails. Crazy how being a little bit more tucked away in cap hill can swing cocktail prices by $4-5 vs going downtown/belltown. Not complaining. We will be back!

Incredibly cozy, clean, and welcoming liquor lounge in a quiet neighborhood. Super unique and classy decor, creating an intimate space. The ambient lighting and citric scent immediately made me feel comfortable. The bartenders are super friendly and fun to chat with! The cocktails here are splendid as well, and the mixology ratio is on-point. I love that they create new seasonal menus every season, and really try to bring a spark to traditional cocktails. They even do some super fancy smoke-based drinks that blew my mind.

I spent a lovely weekend in Seattle about a month ago, and on the Sunday night, just hours before an early morning flight, my friends and I came to Sun Liquor for one last round of drinks. It was a nice spot, in a hip, accessible area with lots of foot traffic--or at least it was within walking distance of Michael K. and Gino G.'s Capitol Hill apartment. The place was pleasant and relaxing--we walked in at around 9:30 and were able to get a table for five with ease. It felt casually trendy, though with a vague Chinese theme to its decor that seemed to have zero to do with anything. There was no table service--Gino ordered our round at the bar. The drinks were great. I guess Sun Liquor is serious enough about cocktails that it now distills its own alcohol--that's some pretty high level cocktailing. There was a list of a couple dozen summer cocktails, priced between $9 and $13. Worth noting--there's a daily happy hour, from 5 to 7, when all cocktails are $2 off. I got the Rebuttal, which was excellent, light and fragrant, made with silver cachaça, fino sherry, banana liqueur, and Sun aromatic orange bitters, served with a lemon twist. I also enjoyed the London Sour, a refreshing scotch cocktail with orgeat, fresh lemon and orange juices, and a float of Islay scotch. On the deeper, boozier side, I liked the Left Hand, a bourbon drink with Cocchi di Torino vermouth, Campari, and chocolate bitters, served with a brandied cherry. I had a good time at Sun Liquor and would recommend it for a well made cocktail in Capitol Hill. I'd drop in now and then if I lived in the area--seemed like a great place for a happy hour treat.

Delicious drinks. Nice staff. Really like the intimate space. The lighting is sexy and it's a really nice little tucked away spot in the neighborhood. It's places like this that really make me think I made the right decision when I moved to Capitol Hill.

Cute little spot; bartender was friendly and nice. Craft cocktails in the tiki vein; we loved every one we ordered except one I think it was a salty gin cocktail Ernest Hemingway inspired. That one my guy hated; it grew in me after a few sips. We had the duck dumplings and the vegetable dumplings and they were tasty. Good spot to pre-funk before going to a show or something.

Cute little place! Went here at night and it was pretty busy. Drinks were phenomenal and reasonably priced they also did have a fall cocktail menu. I would like to mention at least late night individuals who are not sitting at the bar have to order their drinks at the bar which can be a bit of a hassle. Overall, lovely place and the bartender was amazing!!! Can't wait to come back

Amazing drinks good small and intimate atmosphere. Can get a bit loud but really good spot for a drink or 2

Why the high reviews? Nothing from interior to drink quality supports it. This is mediocre and we are definitely not coming back. Tried the worst Bloody Mary and a Taquila based drink with no Taquila taste to it.

Delicious Tiki night! The staff are very nice and accommodating for an out of town visitor. Highly recommended, especially on the first Tuesday of the night!

Yes! I'm a fan of this little Hawaiian looking lounge. A friend and I came on a Thursday night and it had just the right amount of people. Just enough to have good energy, but not crowded. I got the Deshler, which was good, but my friend and I wanted something a little stronger. We left it up to the bartender and he came back with some delicious cocktail that we both enjoyed but honestly I don't remember what it was. I don't really remember much after that besides the bartender being one of my best friends that night. I'm super basic. Anyway, if you're in the area, check it out!

Looking for great cocktails and a laid back atmosphere? Well, you've found it in Sun Liquor. It's set in a smaller space that feels like a through back to a fancy 60s tiki bar. They offer a few seats outdoors of the weather is nice. They offer a range of cocktails which we tried the Magnolia which is an awesome twist on an Italian classic with Aperol, grapefruit, and sparkling wine. The Mai tai is fresh and has an awesome coconut flavor. We couldn't help but share the cocktail flight which gives you three smaller servings of summer flavors. They had lemon, allspice, lime, and bourbon across the three of which all worked together really well. Glad to see that Sun Liquor has hit 10 years, I can't wait to celebrate their 20 years.

great cocktails! friendly staff. recommend the bourbon renewal and spec. or stick to the house mai tai great too!