50 Best Beer Bars near Mercer Island

“I always seem to catch this place in a rush, and have always been impressed by the way the crew handles everything with professionalism and grace. The waits can be long if there's a lot of orders (their kitchen looks quite compact), but I always see the crew working as best they can and staying positive. I don't mind sipping a beer and waiting. As for food, their fries are flavorful and cooked perfectly, and I love their BLTA! And the atmosphere of a repurposed gas station can't be beat.“

“Excellent food. Wonderful service .. Recommend The Shambles steaks… all of them🙃“

“Nice people’s and great place for have fun 😎“

“As someone whose job it is to go to local game stores, there is something truly special about U Wine Bar.

Excellent beverages, wonderful community, fantastic service from both Sarah and Elijah all come together for an extremely positive experience.

The teams continued effort to produce a safe and welcoming environment (including PoCs and LGBTQ+) is greatly appreciated and I'm glad I had the opportunity to come by!

Looking forward to my next trip here. And good luck to their future!“

“Cool bathroom. Nice location. Friendly staff. I didn’t have a drink but was told they were pretty good. Portions are large. Vegan selections are limited.“

“A fun place to go for beer and golf.“

“I have lived in Seattle for decades and never have i had a better experience than i did tonight at full throttle. the beers were amazing and the diversity of the selections available was truly impressive. that coupled with the amazing service given by the bartender, Lauren, made the whole visit even better. Lauren was an absolute pleasure to interact with and made me feel like I was a friend that she had known for ages! she’s got my vote for employee of the month! Would definitely recommend to any who enjoys great service and amazing beverages!“

“Chucks has a great selection of both canned beer and options on tap. You can always get a good variety here and they have new things to try all the time. They also offer 4-oz pours which is great for sampling things! Their food truck rotation is solid as well.“

“Bringing a group of 10 people was ideal; we had tables that accommodated us, and the music wasn't too loud, allowing for easy conversation.The selection was good, and the service was fantastic because the staff had a great understanding of their offerings and could effectively match customers' preferences with items on the menu.“

“This location is truly exceptional! The staff is outstanding, with Daniel standing out in particular. He went above and beyond to ensure my group had a fantastic experience. I highly recommend both the ambiance and the service, especially Daniel and his remarkable hospitality!“

“If you only hit one spot in Seattle: go here. The pelmeni will send you to heaven and the owner is warm and welcoming. Turgenev vibes.“

“Rachel's Ginger Beer is one of my favorite places to grab a ginger beer. My favorite flavor is the Pink Guava. It's the perfect drink to enjoy before you start exploring University Village or as a refreshing treat at the end of your visit.“

“Amazing Vegan 🌱 BBQ 🍕 and ranch dressing.“

“Love this place and simple food they got. The beer selection is intense and love the local community vibe! My favorite place in Seward now“

“Great atmosphere, kid friendly, awesome selection, and great staff!“

“Highly recommend! The buffalo chicken salad was the best salad I’ve had in a long time.“

“Fun neighborhood spot with food trucks. Great to bring kids. Large outdoor areas!“

“If you’re the sort of person who tries their best to vote with your dollar, you should vote for this place.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working alongside quite a few of them over the years and my experience is as follows: from the owner, to the head brewer, to the GM, all the way through to every person who works here… all lovely people. Every single one of them.

On top of that, the quality of beer they produce on such a non-traditional patchwork system is absolutely outrageous and they don’t get enough credit for the high-caliber program they run.

I don’t have many votes but I’ll vote for them every time.“

“Métier is such a great community resource. Their coconut porter is as good of a porter as I've had, and even better on nitro at the brewery. Their partnership with Little Brown Girl provides great food to go along with the great beer. I had their shrimp bahn mi sandwich, which was great. They had a comedy night the day I was there, which was an extra bonus.“

“Omg I just had the predator sandwich and it was amazing. This was the best sandwich I ever had and definitely made with love and friendly customer service . I strongly recommend 2 thumbs up.“

“I loved my experience! Friendly and attentive owner who speaks 4 languages! I ordered the seafood stew and it was packed with seafood, swordfish, muscles, shrimp, octopus, squid, and scallops all with a creamy coconut sauce. Delicious! I will try the buffet on Saturdays next!“

“Thanks for making the new beer Mirror's Edge in collaboration with our Burien Run Club (Burien Run Walk). It is really good! You are always friendly and this is just a great place for us to meet on Thursday nights. I can't recommend this establishment enough! shout out to Blake and to the brewer Michael. You are amazing!“

“Best place for drinks. Great prices. Great food. Pinball and board games everything!“

“My husband and I have been coming here for six years pretty regularly. The food is always delicious and in good portions, and we always love chatting with the friendly staff and owner! The sushi is always fresh and amazing. My husband loves the curries, and we both love the bento boxes!“

“As a person who’s eaten at 1,000’s of pizzerias from New York, to LA, and all of over Italy including Napoli, I have to say Bambino’s is my favorite place to eat pizza of this style. They’ve never let me down. I don’t even live in Seattle but every time I’m in Washington, I make it a point to make the pilgrimage to Bambino’s. It’s some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. It’s up there with Lou Malnati’s in Chicago, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Napoli, Sartoria Panatieri in Barcelona, and Tony’s in San Francisco.“

“A cafe for beer lovers! Quiet place for conversation. Amazing selection of beer.“

“I support establishments that support inclusivity“

“Great time last night with friends! Kirsten is an awesome bartender/hostess we just met. Always love going to The Toledo. Awesome food, perfect casual atmosphere, great prices, and drinks for every taste. HIGHLY recommend!“

“Food is a side note, Covid-19 protocol and all. All I ever get are almonds, but they are served in a glass with a smile.Great selection of beer. Decent off premise sale prices. Cool in the heat, warm in winter. Too bad it is so far from my neighborhood.“

“This brewery had the BEST root beer on tap I have ever had on. I will definitely be coming back for some delicious root beer. I took some to go!! The brewery itself is beautiful and very friendly and welcoming. I would most definitely recommend this brewery to someone. The coolest part was that they had coffee brewing too!! How awesome. I loved this place. The employees were incredibly kind. 10/10“

“One of our friends described this very Seattle brewery perfectly: You see people playing D&D while the Seahawks are playing. Beers are brewed in house! We love playing games and hanging out here. Friendly staff and fantastic atmosphere. I mean, how can you beat hanging out, drinking and playing board games while watching sci-fi films / Seahawks games? Strangely to some, the most impressive aspect is the restroom setup. Gender neutral rooms with tampons/pads on hand for those who need them. For those who don't typically see this setup, it's kind of a big deal and helps this brewery stand out.“

“Had a fantastic pit stop and the bar staff are really friendly and know their stuff about the drinks. Recommend.“

“Nice draft list and great to-go section. Only had 5 mins since the fam was in the car but I was able to order a little taster dipa, get a mix pack of some hazies, westie and a stout. Also, found a wax top stout for 36 that I hope is fire! Beertender was cool and helpful. Gets my nod of approval!“

“Food and service was amazing. Highly recommend“

“Delicious brisket pho for lunch today! Server was nice and service was great!“

“Draw Simulated Selfhost“

“Came into gearhouse for a quick coffee and was delighted by the friendly baristas Nick and Sean. They both made my day by going above and beyond. Nick was more than willing to tell me about their community nights and gear membership. Will definitely be coming back here!!“

“Great service and phenomenal food! The best wood fired pizza anywhere!“

“Great food and beer... amazing service!“

“I had the ribeye philly and it was super tasty. Service was super on point too. 5 stars will definitely go back!“

“How many places can you say you've frequented for 20 years. Well, I've come to 74th Street Ale House since I moved to Seattle back in 2000. My love for this place started with a weekly trek to have the Reuban Sandwich and I'd have a Snakebite to drink.

After a decade my taste changed and I evolved to some of the best iced tea in Seattle and the blue cheese burger with the grilled onions and bell peppers. On top of the great menu they have weekly specials and the homemade soups and gumbo are fantastic.

Great place to meet up with friends and have a meal and drink some beers although the do have a full bar too. Mostly a neighborhood place with lots of locals and the staff know more of the regulars as they've worked here for a few decades too.

I highly recommend 74th Street Ale House and BTW I just came back from there and had the Gumbo, a Guinness and chased it down with a iced tea to boot.“

“Good food and great beer conveniently located near the Luna Laundrymat!“

“the food is good, the atmosphere is a great place to meet with friends for dinner and drinks! Their Happy Hour menu is great too!“

“lunch for 5 men today. all 12th man Burgers. they were legit!!!!!! onion rings Rocked!!!!!“

“We hired Outsider BBQ to cater our wedding, and they were absolutely amazing from start to finish! The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, and they made the reception go so smoothly. The food was delicious, and the portions were incredibly generous—our guests had more than enough and couldn’t stop talking about how good everything was. We truly have zero complaints and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for amazing food and wonderful service for their event!
We visited their Seattle location and met with the owner Onur. He was so kind and personable, we were happy to support his business. Thank you to Onur and the Outsider BBQ staff. You were a huge part of the best day of my life.“

“I performed here a few weeks ago and I had a great time!! The room is super cozy, the staff is super friendly, and the bulgogi cheesesteak is delicious! I definitely recommend The Brick 😎“

“Recently had a corporate holiday party there 10/10. Everyone had a blast and the staff was fantastic!“

“This is definitely one of the unsung heroes of the brew scene in Seattle and the fact that they opened in 2020 is pretty hardcore considering they are still in business and going strong.

Reaching this place was pretty easy and it is located on a funky corner in the downtown part of Georgetown. Our initial objective was to take part in a ramen cooking class that was supposed to take place somewhere at the brewery, or next to it, but it took place inside the common drinking area next to a wall which was total nonsense. To say that the class was a joke is a gross understatement, but this is in no way a slight to the brewery which was hospitable,great beertenders and knock-down kick ass strong brews. First brew I had was their Project Haze which was a juice bomb of triple dry hopped goodness celebrating their ten years (not at that location I believe). I also got a triple IPA and another one not listed and can't remember the name of. Trust me when I say they will deliver the boozy goods. I also grabbed some stickers because the artwork is really special and unique commissioned by a local guy who is talented and animated with the graphics. If you are looking for a place to unwind after sight seeing, detour here and relax; they'll treat you right!“

“Great atmosphere . Knowledgeable father and daughter duo crafting beer from the garage to a cool industrial setting“

“Great pizza! In fact, possibly one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. The other day I ordered a Caesar salad and I'm pretty sure the dressing I got was balsamic and there was way too much of it, so not impressed with that. Atmosphere is very basic. Some wobbly tables and a few TV's.“