"The food was very good. Tried the cheese board, polenta fries, french fries, chicken bites, and fish tacos."
"Food was delish and well priced."
"The food, for a bar has been historically great. The burgers are good, fries, apps, and drinks."
"The food is delicious and the ambiance was perfect for a casual brunch to catch up with friends."
"The food is always consistently good and they have the best burger in Washington Heights!"
Cons:
"Hilltop burgers just weren’t what I remembered them to be… neither was the service."
"The fish was bland fries were good but luckily the sauce which came with this order was tasty."
"The French fries we’re very soggy and over cooked."
"The burger wasn't as tasty as I expected, it was missing some flavors."
"The only dish we didn’t enjoy at all was the salmon burger."
"The food was honestly just ok and nothing really jumped out and grabbed me."
"The food was somehow undercooked and dry at the same time."
Service
Pros:
"The service was great."
"Our server and bartender were extremely attentive, prompt and professional."
"The service has always been on point."
"Had a wonderful curbside lunch at HPA today, the server (Hunter) was fantastic."
"Service was great as well, very attentive."
"The service was VERY good - cant remember the name of our server but he was very cool and we had everything right on time."
"Wonderful crew that takes care of you, food is excellent with great options in both dinner and weekend brunch."
Cons:
"The Bartenders seem like they're not happy to be there, that energy gets put on to customers."
"The server being disengaged and I am not sure if it was just a bad night for her or it was just against me because the table two tables down received better treatment."
"Instead of working with us to correct the issue they tried to ignore us, lied right to our faces, doubled down and literally stole from us."
"Our waiter went missing."
"Her service could be describe as rude and aggressive towards us."
"Also could tell one of the servers had just come back from a smoke break."
"Horrible service. Never coming back and will avoid it at all times."
Ambiance
Pros:
"This is a signature spot in the Washington Heights area. Sitting in the corner of Broadway and 159th street, it gives the avenue a lively feel."
"Great place to hang out solo or with friends. Atmosphere is welcoming."
"I absolutely love the decor and feel of this place."
"It's a nice and cozy ale house in Washington Heights. It has a very European vibe and has a friendly, cool staff."
"Totally a hidden gem in the heights."
"Cool Alehouse/Irish bar/tavern feel, but more open."
"Great ambience."
Cons:
"Nothing special about the decoration or interior design of the place."
"A little loud, difficult for conversation and need more items for vegetable appetizers like Brussels sprouts."
"But way too loud at times for my taste."
"It's ridiculous that after the horrible service we received: slow and incorrect orders we're then forced to pay extra for the service?"
"First and foremost staff is not LGBTQ friendly, The black waiter kept mocking me the entire night."
"The bread on the burgers were very greasy."
"Drinks were horrible. It is safer to get the beer or soda bottles."
Value
Pros:
"Prices are reasonable for what you're getting."
"Fairly priced, great food, very well managed, perfect ambiance."
"Prices are good and reasonable and our party of 8 left very full and satisfied."
"They consistently provide high quality food and drinks."
"Great prices."
"Food was decent."
"The food is well done and has its unique touch to bar food classics."
Cons:
"When we got our bill there was an additional fee added on for 'non cash processing fee'."
"There is a McDonald's across the street and I ordered two burgers w/fries & one beer while I waited in which I spent $53.00 bucks + tip."
"We were charged gratuity, and a $7.50 service charge to use a card without being notified beforehand."
"I noticed a 20% gratuity already charged to us... I left her $0 - that's what I do to people who try to steal from me."
"The drinks are just so overpriced."
"Things are a little expensive for the location."
"Enjoyed eating here in person but just placed an order for 2 items that came out to over 40 dollars."
Menu
Pros:
"Food is delicious and atmosphere is welcoming."
"The menu is great, their signature cocktails are amazing."
"Love the beer list at this place. It's mostly local and craft, which I love."
"The food has a gourmet-ish taste to it. The lamb lollipops and arugula salad are outstanding!"
"The menu has great choices from sharable appetizers to an extensive list of cocktails."
"They change their menu based on the season."
"So far,- the new menu truly is outstanding!!!"
Cons:
"I have been here before and I had a great time but this time I'm very disappointed... Also they removed steak from their menu, I will not be returning to this establishment."
"It's not as packed as the other local pubs but it could be if they make a few changes to the menu."
"But, it absolutely sucks that they removed the fig/prosciutto flatbread."
"The menu looked to be solely mostly pre-pared frozen/ 'microwave chef' type stuff - pub grub."
"Don't order from here. Made a large order, they pretend to send it, then literally didn't pick up the phone for me or GrubHub after several attempts."
"The food is mediocre and overpriced."
"Would have given 5 stars, but they removed one of my favorite flatbreads from their menu."