Seattle gets new women's sports bar in Capitol Hill
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A cocktail, corn and jalapeño fritters and the carne asada plate at Pitch the Baby. Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios
Seattle now has a second bar focused on women's sports — and you don't have to drive all the way to Ballard for it.
What's happening: Pitch the Baby had its soft opening on Capitol Hill last month and is now in full swing, serving up craft cocktails and Mexican-inspired pub fare in Capitol Hill.
The big picture: When Rough & Tumble Pub opened in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood in 2022, it was one of the first bars in the country to focus on women's sports.
- Now, there are more than a dozen such bars around the country, with several more expected to be up and running by the end of the year.
Zoom in: Pitch the Baby took over the space on 19th Avenue East that once was home to Kingfish Cafe (R.I.P). More recently, the corner spot housed Rocket Taco, which moved across the street.
What they're saying: "Our goal is to create an inclusive environment that celebrates athletic excellence across the board, providing a welcoming space for all sports fans to come together," co-owner Anais Custer told Eater Seattle earlier this year.
- That means that while the bar will prioritize women's sports — including Seattle Storm and Reign games — it will also show major men's sporting events, such as World Cup matches.
If you go: The menu is the brainchild of co-owner Monica Dimas, the chef whose past projects included Little Neon Taco and Tortas Condesa.
- The space includes plenty of booths and three large TVs — perfect for watching a game, but not so overpowering that you can't carry on other conversations.
- If you're wanting to ditch the screens entirely, you can check out the owners' sister restaurant next door, Condesa, which serves a more expansive food menu (and has a special kids playroom).
Stop by: Pitch the Baby is open from 11am-10pm daily at 600 19th Ave East.