50 Best Craft Breweries in Seattle

“On our Seattle trip we already had Holy Mountain tagged as one of our destinations, based on Reddit recommendations.

The first thing you see upon entering is a room made to look like The Black Lodge from Twin Peaks, and once I saw that I knew we were in the right place. Then in the taproom I saw the giant Jodorwosky poster and that just confirmed it. Very casual place with an excellent beer selection, with pizza available from a place next door.

Bonus points for a LARGE selection of merchandise, including a ton of t-shirts.....“

“Your food and drinks are amazing! Had a burger with a BUN for the first time in a VERY long time! I'd pretty much given up on gluten free buns. The peach sour and the beer was delish! Felt so good to know I could eat anything on the menu and not worry about any cross contamination!“

“If you’re willing to walk, explore and find breweries in Seattle then this is worth a visit. Not easy to find but then again that’s good as it’s off the beaten track and not touristy. Imperial stout is strong and warming - but small measures as it’s 12.9%! My new favourite summer beer is Acid wave - kiwi, lime and jasmine tea , yep and you can taste all of these . They’ve not put ingredients that you can’t taste or smell like some breweries do! ! They’ve made a sour beer that you can drink and enjoy as opposed to drink and be in pain. They also do food, so after a walk looking for the place, there is sustenance to be had! . Friendly as well.“

“Georgetown Brewing Co. is hands down one of Seattle’s top craft beer destinations. Their flagship Manny’s Pale Ale is iconic, but every brew on tap is high-quality, smooth, and packed with flavor. The staff is knowledgeable and genuinely passionate, making every visit feel like a neighborhood hangout. The laid-back, industrial vibe is perfect for casual afternoons with friends or grabbing a growler to go. Consistently fresh, local, and community-focused — a true Seattle staple!“

“Enjoyed our visit. Great outdoor seating. Friendly staff.“

“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“

“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.“

“I went here before seeing MCR at T-Mobile Park. You'd never be able to tell from the outside, but this place is cooler than anything else in the area. The beer is delicious, and the vibes are next level. Do yourself a favor man, hit this place up.“

“We loved the beer, the location, and the vibe. The bartender was friendly, and we liked all the TVs for watching sports.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“Jellyfish Brewing Co. Makes the most delicious, inventive beer! It’s our favorite watering hole. And we are so happy it’s so close.“

“One of my favorite seattle breweries! Great complex sours ranging from mild to lip puckering tart (although this is coming from a sour sensitive palate FYI), as well as stouts, ipas, braggots and more! Highly recommend for anyone visiting the Seattle area who enjoys beers. It's definitely worth the visit! My standouts (as of June 2025) include smoke show, rampart sour red, armchair philosopher, and Peter Peter pear eater.“

“Fabulous Brewery right in the heart of SE Seattle. Their beer is top notch, whether it's a signature cask conditioned ale or a NW IPA. They have great cider, NA beer and show footy on the TV. I miss their Georgetown venue but really like the new digs- highly reccomend a visit!“

“Great brews and great staff! 🍺 🍻 They also really care about and give back to the local youth soccer community. ⚽️🎉 This is definitely a local business to support.“

“Prestige and quality beers. They have developed a reputation for some of the best beers in Seattle, and for me the best in West Seattle. Some variety with an IPA focus. Try the lofty stouts. Really cool location with ample room for guests inside and out.“

“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.“

“I love Halcyon! This is our favorite local spot. Good beer and elevated bar food—I recommend the chili pork dumplings 🤤“

“Excellent neighborhood brewery. Always great beers on tap with a fun rotation of options. Tasting room is super family and dog friendly. Bingo night is super fun and a great example of the community atmosphere. Flying Bike is a cooperative brewery and it shows as the member owners really care.“

“Game Day!! With Bickerson’s!!“

“They have lovely outside fires where you can sip draft beer and much on fresh hot soft pretzels and stone ground mustard.“

“Ok I have been really wanting to try this place for years now and we finally went in. Food was tasty, the fish and chips would have been recommended because they were decent pieces , however if they weren't burnt on areas, I think they would be amazing. Foodie tip, their tartar sauce was delicious, and the if you mixed it with the Cole slaw with the tartar... yummy. Like the Old Long John's Silver recipe. Nachos were ample with really good flavors Liked like a decent size burger, but very tasty fries. Tasted the light beers, including the Mexican version 😋 Honesty, better than some brewery versions. Would like to go again and see if those fish could be done better. The service was decent, nice guys who ended up going the extra mile for a missed item. 👍🏼 Definitely worth going back. Like I said, the only downer was the burnt fish, but they still Taste good.“

“Cloudburst reminds me of how breweries used to be 10 plus years ago. They find some space inside the actual brewery operations. Set up a small bar counter and a few tables. Open the garage door and serve beer for a few hours in the late afternoon-evening, maybe four days a week tops. I miss that vibe.“

“Had been looking forward to checking out rachel's ginger beer and we picked out two amazing flavors of ginger beer - Pink Guava & Cherry x Mango 😋 The friendly and fast service also deserves special mention! We returned the second day and got the pink guava vanilla float which was also pretty delish!

“Handcrafted Ginger Beer: They are known for their handcrafted ginger beer, made with fresh lemons, strong ginger roots, organic cane sugar, and high-quality water.

Variety of Flavors: They offer a wide range of flavors, including original, blood orange, white peach, pink guava, blueberry, and seasonal options.”“

“Single Hill is here!! Yakima is laid back fantastic but you can't always get there...!
SH makes so many IPAs, and now often outstanding ones! This will be a must stop for fresh hop season Sep-Oct every year! So looking forward to it this year. Hey Seattle, SH gave the fresh hop master class in 2023. They were 2nd to Holy Mtn ONLY in 2024. Expect big things every year from them (｡•̀ᴗ-)و ̑̑✧“

“The people working the counter are always the absolute best, most charming human beings. They will patiently give you samples until you find your perfect flavor

This location is gorgeous, the ginger beer is absurdly good, and there's plenty of seating, they have a board game collection, and the vibes are simply immaculate. I stop here for a ginger beer float every time I'm in Seattle“

“I rate Reuben sandwiches across the PNW. I'd give this Reuben sandwich a 90/100. It lost points for sandwich size and presentation mostly. But overall it's exactly what you'd expect from a Reuben sandwich. The fries side had really good texture. I also had a cup of the tomato bisque and unfortunately what they're calling a bisque is just a sugary marinara sauce. In order to call it a bisque it would have to have a smooth creamy texture usually from adding cream and rice then immersion blended to a smooth even texture. Even if it was just called a soup vs a bisque I'd say it was a fail. I really hope they either learn to make a bisque correctly or pull it from the menu.“

“Newly opened as a tap room! Super inviting atmosphere with delicious beer on tap! They can also usually can things to go, and if you bring your own growler they’ll fill it up! Support local Black owned businesses!“

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

“Fill me with beer and take me home.“

“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“

“Giving this bar a 5 star rating seems too low. The drinks are great. The atmosphere is good. Love coming on Sundays when they encourage bringing games to play at the upstairs tables. Haven't had anything but the best experiences here so far.“

“Great location, good beer, patio, and motorcycle racing theme, if you’re into that“

“Great MicroBrewery! Staff & Brews are some of the Best out in the Industry!“

“Always great beer creations and friendly staff.“

“Really enjoyed my visit here. They had lots of options on tap and everything I tried was very good. They have plenty of space to spread out and all the outdoor areas were great. Smashburgers from the on site food truck were pretty good too. Bonus points for tourists for being right down the street from the Fremont Troll“

“I'm on the board of a community organization that held our annual event at Obec this year and our group had such a fun time. Wayne and the bartender staff all did a fantastic job making sure we were well taken care of. Our small event planning team mostly got to just relax and enjoy gathering with our community after we were done with our very easy set up. Stacey, who oversaw the planning for the event, was a delight to work with in helping us organize, answering all of our questions, ensuring everything was tracked, and even helping us coordinate a food vendor that served delicious tacos made on-site.

Also, I just really love this space... the giant Art Nouveau style mural on the outside of the building, the twinkle lights on the barrels in the event space, the secret door between the main bar and Side Pull Lounge with a library of vinyl record albums, and the lighting and wall decorations all make this place feel like it's thoughtfully put together and loved without being overly stiff.

We will definitely be back.“

“Great little local ‘small batch’ microbrewery. I had the ‘Queen Anne's Revenge’ (IPA) and the ‘Boathouse Wit’ (Belgian-style witbier), both were excellent. They also have a stand at Magnolia’s Farmers Market Saturday’s. Hadn’t tried the food yet. I will be going back. Dog friendly. Parking is tight on weekends so you probably will park on the street.
Please remember to not drink & drive!“

“Great brewery and setting. Fun ambiance.“

“Our son is in the Navy so we came up to visit him before his deployment. Decided to head to this wonderful spot we to her a lot of breweries and try mini beers. This little spot is very friendly. The vibe is very relaxed. Brewery is extremely clean and the bartender was extremely friendly and gave plenty of recommendations on what to try And what he recommended all of the beers were unique and very flavorful, including the barley wines, which sometimes can be a little overwhelming. I highly recommend this place. The beers are priced very well and the pours Are perfect in size. Make sure you stop by and see Sam“

“Tasty beers with a cool industrial vibe. A great selection of fruity sours packed with flavor. A black raspberry grisette stole my heart... Also, bonus points for being right under the SeaTac flight path. Super fun to watch jets flight right above the patio.“

“wonderful selection of finely crafted belgian style, barrel aged gems.“

“Beneficial is the king of kombucha. It appeals to seasoned drinkers and newbies. A great option for non drinkers, but also an excellent mixer for a fun cocktail.
The flavors are unique, natural… but most importantly: delicious.

Get yourself a can or 6… you won’t be disappointed.“

“This week I hosted a Cribbage Meetup group event here. The venue worked out perfectly for the seven of us. They have large tables that were spaced apart. The place was not crowded at all so we all enjoyed the fact we could hear each other conversation during game play. Food was good - where ELSE in Seattle can you get a $7.50 burger ($8.50 deluxe) that is worth eating in a sit-down restaurant. The beer selection was good - enjoyed the Skeleton Stout Nitro - nice chocolate, oatmeal flavor that was not smokey. Recommended for similar group events.“

“My partner and I hosted our welcome drinks/dinner for our Feb. 2025 wedding at the Barrel House. We are so happy with how everything turned out! Lisa was very helpful, she showed us the space before we booked and answered all our questions. They offered a great variety of beers, ciders, and N/A options. We used the projector screen, and mic, and my family went nuts with decorating the barrels, super fun! We highly recommend Reuben's Barrel House for private parties/events!“