The Most Popular Drink at Still on Capitol Hill

Let’s cut right to the chase: The most popular drink at Still Liquor is called Pimm’s Cup 1524, containing Pimm’s No. 1, St. Germain, lime juice, and ginger ale.

As a reliable internet source will inform you: “Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is based on gin and can be served both on ice or in cocktails. It has a dark tea colour with a reddish tint, and tastes subtly of spice and citrus fruit. It is often taken with ‘English-style’ (clear and carbonated) lemonade, as well as various chopped fresh ingredients…” It’s incredibly refreshing on a hot day, and ginger ale makes a fun substitute for lemonade.

You’ll find Still Liquor, if you do, below Melrose Market, Capitol Hill’s analogue to the Tom Douglas South Lake Union food court. Meat, shellfish, cheese, flowers and produce purveyors, and Sitka & Spruce, have clustered to offer one-stop shopping for Capitol Hill’s condo-dwellers. Melrose Market sits, respectably enough, on Melrose, while Still Liquor keeps to itself on Minor. Not only is it on a tiny street, but it’s in the basement. I don’t think it’s supposed to be speakeasy, but if the need arises, Still Liquor is well positioned.

Call it a daylight basement, in any event. Sun, assuming there is any, streams in through large windows which open to let in breezes if the weather cooperates. There’s plenty of table seating, and comfortable chairs at the bar. Music is “classic soul, funk, and blues.”

Bethany Jean Clement notes that “There’s no food at STILL Liquor beyond required-by-law microwave entrées—some nuts would be nice.” While we were there, a couple brought in something from nearby–possibly Homegrown sandwiches. Cocktails are a reasonable $7-$10, and their happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m. (They’re open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m.)