14 Best Craft Breweries near Kingston

“Great staff & great beers. Consistent & you always know what you're going to get. It can be a bit cold inside during the the fall/winter months but otherwise an excellent place for a beer. Light snacks are available and you're able to bring in your own food. Good place to unwind.“

“fair isle has rapidly become my go to brewery since they opened. a little off the beaten path means it doesn't get nearly as loud and "bro-tastic" as the other Ballard breweries. the beer itself is excellent and their experimental nature means their is always something new to try. the occasional food is always tasty. overall, fair isle is my favorite of all the Ballard breweries; a well hidden secret that I hate to share.“

“My mid day study session was in need of a beer, and I'm glad I chose Stoup! Their wifi reaches the upstairs 21+ seating area which was perfect for me.Pretty IPA-heavy selection, but that's pretty expected for most breweries. They still have a couple lighter beers and some sours, as well as canned cider and wine available.“

“The beer is great, but the staff is incredible. This is one of those places that keeps me coming back simply because I love their staff so much. Even if their beer sucked (which it most certainly does not), I would still keep going here. I love having this place in the neighborhood.“

“A consistently good, but rarely exceptional brewery. Perhaps my expectations are too high due to the history, head brewer, etc for this brewery, but I was expecting some truly fantastic IPAs. While all of the IPAs on tap were definitely above average, nothing blew us away in the way we hoped. Cloudburst definitely knows what they are doing, though. I expect them to be a pillar of Seattle brewing for the foreseeable future. Staff was fine, but not particularly friendly or knowledgeable. While we went in the middle of winter, it was approximately the same temperature inside as it was outside as well. There are a few kinks to work out as far as service goes.“

“A fun spot and a recommended stop if you're doing a Ballard brewery hopping day -- we stopped by at the tail end of our day and it was the perfect spot to wrap things up. The bartenders are good at making recommendations and the whole vibe is laid back -- they have lots of board games and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! It's definitely less crowded than some of the usual suspects in the Ballard brewery row area. I also appreciated their tie-in decor to all things racing, including some motorsport racing circuits. Everything from the logo to the small decorative touches... chef's kiss!“

“We seem to stop off here often when walking around Ballard and spent a fair amount of time at the previous brewery in this location. I can't recall if I have been to the Renton location of this brewery beforehand. This is one of the newer breweries in Ballard and worth a stop off if you haven't made it in yet. Like most places in the area it's street parking only. They don't have their own food, but there is food available next door which can be brought over. I like that this location is large where you don't feel as cramped as at many of the Ballard breweries and has 2 bathrooms. You can choose to sit inside if the weather is cold, although the outdoor area is much larger. It's good for meeting a larger party, since you likely will not find a big spot to sit at most of the other places. The outdoor area is covered, so you will be dry, but the heating is not as great as you would hope. There's always a large selection of beer available, which seems to change frequently. I also appreciate a place where you can see the taplist thru the window outside without having to go in case nothing appeals to you, with so many breweries in the area you do have to be a little picky. Bonus points for the brewery cat.“

“Gallagher's is AMAZING! I highly recommend to anyone that likes a good beer to stop by. Chris and Gregg at are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about all things beer. There are 8 rotating taps covering a wide range of styles and change often so everything is super fresh. Even if you have no desire to brew yourself, this place has an easy, laid back, unpretentious vibe. If your kids and dog are well behaved, you may bring them too!In early November, I was frustrated by not finding the beer styles I wanted locally so I stopped in. Man, am I glad I did! Two weeks later, with Gregg's recipe adjustment suggestions, I brewed up a full batch of English stye Porter. I kegged and bottled it 3 weeks later. Chris even cleaned and sanitized my 5 gallon soda kegs for me! The next day, I brewed up a batch of Czech style Pilsner. I'll keg and bottle it last week of December.I've tapped the first keg of Porter, and It's very close to what I was aiming for. I've already discussed minor recipe adjustments with Gregg to make the next Porter even better.Come visit Gallagher's. You'll be glad you did.“

“Awesome, chill brewery with a great selection of sours and interesting flavor combos! I really liked the Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade Sour and my friends enjoyed their IPAs. Plenty of seating both indoors and out, as well as the usual brewery amusements like board games and merch for sale.“

“I love this place! Great ambience, lively people, and it has a European vibe with the picnic tables outside under a tent. A good place to hold a late afternoon business meeting when it's a Thursday/ Friday and EVERYONE wants to get out of the office for a change of scene. On draft, I recommend Queen Anne's Revenge, when it's available. And just when you realize you need a snack, there's a food truck right outside. Also, quite a cool merchandise shelf. I couldn't resist purchasing a hat to start off the new year.“

“This is a very very awesome brewery! I am excited at the opportunity to work with them, to help them have live events like comedy, music, and other forms of entertainment. It is a really nice space and has a nice outdoor area and is in a great neighborhood. The neighborhood has a 1990s nostalgic light feeling, in a way that the other parts of Seattle do not currently have anymore. (With the exception of West Seattle, which still very much holds onto that feeling I so much miss from my childhood) So go to the brewery! Have fun, be safe, and laugh a lot! - Noah aka DinoDad“

“Love Downpour. Living in Edmonds, one of our favorite things to do is walk on the ferry to Kingston and spend the afternoon in one of the coolest towns in Washington. And a stop for a pint or two at Downpour is always part of the experience. It has to be! Friendly people, great variety of brews and a fun atmosphere. Can't recommend it enough.“

“Great beer and tasty other non-alcoholic items that you can take to go. They're relatively new and are a smaller operation if you'd like to have a change of pace from the packed breweries in the area.100% recommend checking these guys out.“

“Without a doubt the best brewers of sours in the Seattle area. While others like Urban Family make great kettle sours, Dirty Couch makes fantastic sours that are not simply loaded with fruit. This more authentic style may be an acquired taste for some, but they are of the highest quality. Service and knowledge of the beer is absolutely top notch as well. Worth the visit!“