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 😎“

“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!“

“I can highly recommend the pig feast! The food was all very tasty and there was plenty of it, you could not leave without a full belly if you tried. There were community seating options as well as bar and the usual small table. I met some neat folks and had a good chat.

This is not a downside but it's worth noting that the event started at 7 but the food was not served until 7:50. Maybe that is by design, to give people a chance to sit down and have a drink and chat a bit. If I had been a solo diner or on a time schedule I would have been peeved, The food was self-serve, which is great, although when it came to the pig that meant working your way around the bones. It might be wise to use a de-boned pig next time, although if that ruins the 'whole suckling pig' theme then leave it as is.

I hear they also do a salmon feast and something around Thanksgiving, so I'm sure I will be back!“

“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 a great neighborhood spot! The pizza is really, really good, and there's space to spread out and hang with people. The beer is a little spendy ($11/glass, give or take), so I skip that and get something from a nearby brewery if I really want it. But def go for the pizza and the chill vibes!!“

“Excellent selection and knowledgeable friendly staff“

“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!“

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

“great service and nice friendly people!“

“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.“

“This was the first place I seeked out in Seattle besides hotel. I had to cross it off my list. It was a great addition to the Seattle experience. They serve great beer, but I was surprised they weren't overrun with people. It was a weekday though, maybe it matters. They have 2 levels and a cozy outdoor patio away from the street. They offer (3) 6oz flights which is the way to go. I'm from Portland, Maine so I like the brewery vibe.“

“Everything I’ve had here is so good! Feature items are always thoughtful and delicious. A regular menu go to is the twice baked potato, which is always so good. This weekend she featured a crab roll, which is one of the best I’ve ever had service is friendly and personal, and the environment is very cozy and welcoming.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“Swung by Trailbend to wrap up a long urban hike and was super impressed by this place! I sat at the bar and the service was phenomenal - funny, helpful, and sharp. The drink options were pretty interesting and food smelled good, although I didn't try any. The decor inside was similarly impressive - a nice mixup from the brewery aesthetic of the area.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“Food and service was amazing. Highly 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!“

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

“Worth a stop by, for a pint or a four pack.“

“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.“

“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.“

“If you like IPAs, especially hazy IPAs, then Single Hill Commons is the place for you. Excellent variety in addition to IPAs. Beer available in three different sizes, including 5 oz pours. Good selection of canned beers in case you want to take some home. On street parking was not a problem.“

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

“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!“

“The water bowl is full and the pets are plentiful. 5 ⭐️“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“