50 Best Beer Bars in Seattle

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

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

“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.“

“This is the loveliest little place that despite its delicious menu and incredible cocktails still feels kind of unknown. Even friends that have lived in WSea for years haven’t heard of its existence. Even though I’d like to keep it that way, I’d much rather have it succeed and never go away.

Also, got to meet one of the owners tonight, super nice guy with very kind friends. The bathroom even has VIP club-style amenities like toothpicks, mints and lotion. We ❤️ Locöl.“

“Best crunchy spicy chicken I had, I love that they have only drumsticks, and the order is huge. The cucumber poke was so refreshing and the pickled radish that comes with the order is so fresh and crunchy. The chicken sandwich was on the smaller side for me so I will definitely stick to the drumsticks. Miduem spicy is just right and I like spicy.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Excellent selection and knowledgeable friendly staff“

“Unique old garage atmosphere, dark and dirty with somewhat community seating. There are many beers on tap which super fun at order time. The staff is happy to pour samples and is prepared for the asks. However, the samples are so small that they are worthless unless you are a tasting pro or just trying to distinguish between a stout and a Pilsner. If your whole existance is varieties in tap beers, samples are part of the business. Embrace that and ensure customer experience is part of the package. Every time I get samples, I get the rushed feeling. Here's your 2 drop sample, suck it down and give me your order. I come here for the ~40 beer tap selection; it's part of the fun! Sampling adds to the experience and prices are high enough that I want to enjoy my beers.

I like dinner with my beers and the food trucks are mostly good, but one is always limited to that one truck. The location doesn't lend itself to other options.“

“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!“

“Offering a collection of beverages made in Washington, Seattle Beer Co. was an accidental find after exiting the overcrowded Public Market area. This conveniently located watering hole caters to all crowds with offerings of all different beer styles (drafts and cans), ciders, some wine, and also N/A beers. There's something for everyone, and Trenton makes sure that every single person is served some quality liquids based upon their tastes. For those unsure of what to order, Trenton asked only one to two questions and nearly nailed exactly what the customer was seeking. That's the type of service that every establishment should aim to achieve to keep people flowing in the doors. I highly advise people to make this a stop when in the Seattle downtown area.“

“We went to Skal on a Thursday night before catching a show - it wasn’t too busy and there was no wait to order food. It is counter service and they bring food to table.

We ordered a hot dog, cod pop corn and fries, and wings. The hot dog was a skinny foot long, it was very good, the fries were amazing! The wings were boring plain wings, wouldn’t get them again.

The restaurant itself is cool looking, very Viking inspired. Next time we’ll get the huge pretzel!“

“great service and nice friendly people!“

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

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

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

“I couldn’t recommend this place more. Bobby is an amazing bartender and truly went above and beyond for my companies holiday party. A man that loves what he does and goes the extra mile (literally) to make sure everyone is well taken care of! Thanks Bobby, we’ll be back soon!“

“This is a gem worth the detour. The dough—made from organic flour—is light, chewy, and full of character, with just the right blister from the oven. Their in-house marinara is rich, bright, and clearly made with care—no shortcuts here.

The fridge wall has a curated selection of excellent brews and rotating taps never disappoint. A locals’ favourite.
Thanks for all your hard work Ballard Beer Box!“

“5 Stars – A nostalgic treat!
This place is absolutely adorable with a fun retro vibe! We ordered the toasted marshmallow sundae and it was SO good — rich chocolate sauce, creamy vanilla ice cream, and perfectly torched marshmallows on top. Sweet, gooey, and indulgent in the best way!

Great spot to treat yourself after exploring Pike Place. Will definitely come back to try their floats next time!“

“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“

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

“The manager here is completely rude to his customers and his staff. Refuses to refund or replace and item made incorrectly. Just terrible customer service. Think twice before giving your money to such a terrible person. Read many other reviews that talk about how the staff here is treated. The food is mediocre at best, but even of it was better, service matters. I'd encourage the owners to think about how they treat people and how they would like to be treated as a customer when the business was at fault. Disgusting. There were mushrooms sent to a kid with an allergy when it was clearly noted on the order to leave them off, there was a hair in the pizza. I would encourage the owner to take a class in customer service and learn to do what is right instead of being rude and snarky.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent beer in a modern/light-filled space with TVs for big games/matches. Very chill and friendly staff, which is a lot more than can be said for a certain other brewery on Jackson 😝 Haven’t tried the food yet, but it looks terrific!“

“Should have tried the pizza….those like KILLER! Awesome taproom right in the heart of the Ballard brewery district. Great place to sample some local Seattle beers without being committed to one place.

Loved the giant bar, lotta seating to spread out and enjoy some bruskis. This is a great halftime spot for your Ballard brewery crawl, or pizza date.“

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

“The place is nice and the service is fast and efficient. We order the Calorosa pizza ? and it was so delicious and hot they make your pizza fresh and crisp. We enjoyed it with a glass of wine, with the better company this couldn’t be better! ??❤️“

“The hazy "Kiwi" IPA best we had during our Seattle visit! Bartenders great at giving us traveling advice! Highly recommend!“

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

“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“

“Everett Ivars Seafood is Clean and professional staff. 5 star“

“Stumbled into King Leroy while on a solo day running errands. Sat at the bar which was extremely comfortable and inviting with comfortable chairs. The bartender was super friendly and served up a great dirty martini! Ordered the Jalapeno cheddar Hush Puppies- which if I being honest I found salty and a bit undercooked. Definitely not a bad experience overall however, would definitely return!“

“nice staff and they have a great collection of drinks on tap, including some that aren’t normally available in the US! the cards work pretty seamlessly for self-serve and definitely save a lot of time compared to a normal bar. prices are very reasonable per oz.“

“craft cocktails and Barrel aged beers“

“You can drink and then if you’re having a “Bad Hair Day” you can get a haircut!“

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

“I go there often and it feels almost a second home.💖“

“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“

“Had a great, creative version of an espresso martini here and noticed the bartender put a lot of care into making sure my drink was up to satisfaction. The food they have right now is some of the best I’ve tasted here. Also noticed they put up a cover around part of the patio to block out rain for the rainy days coming! Good “

“We tried Fogo de Chao first time today and immediately missed this place. It's so much tastier than Fogo.

We will visit again soon because I know Brazilian food is warm and feels like a hug 🤗 the bean stew is out of this world and so is the fried chicken.

The owners are nice and we miss the Shoreline location. Will find time to come to their Seattle / Kirkland store again!!“

“Amazing Vegan 🌱 BBQ 🍕 and ranch dressing.“

“Favorite coffee place in Seattle. Just moved to the area and the first time I had a decent latte in my entire life was here!

They allow dogs, post outdoorsy social events to join, and the drinks are the best around. Trust me I’ve been looking for a proper coffee, and it’s consistently great here.

Shout out to the guy working Thursday evening and Friday morning. He’s very fast, friendly, and relaxed. And makes a great latte 😎“

“It’s very comfortable. Feel is like a big treehouse , yet look close it’s beautifully built I like feeling no pressure to drink which In turn makes me want to have a drink. Love this place. One of the best things about lake city“

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

“I have been coming here for over 20 years : when I lived in Seattle and when I visit. We came today after going to MoPOP. We wanted a chill atmosphere with guaranteed good food. I always order the Reuben or soup. Today, they had vanilla cider. So wonderful!

They have GF Macrina Ancient Grains Bread! I haven’t had an actual
Sandwich in a restaurant in ages, but today, it was not only GF it was delicious! So good I ordered one to take home.

Go for the good food, good atmosphere, very friendly service and cozy feeling.

Parking: Be sure to plan to walk a little. It’s difficult to tell when parking will be available near the restaurant. We don’t mind walking a few blocks. It’s worth every step.“

“Food and service was amazing. Highly recommend“

“The comedy nights on Sundays and Fridays are amazing! It is like seeing top tier talent in the neighborhood! Great beer and great service!“