50 Best Craft Breweries in Seattle

“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!“

“Great beer, especially their hazy IPAs. Friendly service and good food. The vibe/atmosphere was just okay, but we came for the beer. Also liked the loaded tots. Good location near many of Seattle’s downtown attractions. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.“

“Great friendly spot with excellent English style pub ales. Truly an antidote to the overly strong, overly flavoured IPA craze. They don’t serve food, but you can bring in take out from any of the local restaurants there is an excellent Ethiopian and Indian nearby“

“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“

“Large brewery with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Great and knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help you work on a decision for the perfect selection! A wide variety of beer with ever present standards and fun seasonal creations!“

“We used Ravenna for our wedding weekend welcome party and it was a total success. Bobby was the best bartender we could ask for and the space itself was so unique and really added to the experience. It was super easy to schedule with them. And on top of all that, the beer is excellent and some of the best in Seattle.“

“Dirty Couch Brewery’s new Ballard spot is such a great addition to the neighborhood! My dog absolutely loves it here, and honestly, so do I. The beer is some of the best around, and the owner and entire crew are incredibly welcoming and friendly. You can really tell they care about creating a fun, welcoming place for everyone (including the pups!). Definitely worth checking out!“

“We tried 8 beers here, and each one was different to the others and didn't match other beers from other spots. The atmosphere is friendly, and you can even be immersed in beer brewing in real time.“

“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.“

“Fill me with beer and take me home.“

“My first time being here and, Had a great time at Rooftop Brewing Company inside of the Jolly Roger Taproom! 🍻 I’ve tried a flight of the Old Seattle Lager 5%, La Azotea Mexican Lager 4.5%, Fresh Hop Amarillo IPA 6%, Tropical Staycation Hazy IPA 6.9%, and the Imperial IPA 7.5%.

My personal favorites are definitely the Old Seattle Lager and La Azotea Mexican Lager — both were refreshing, smooth, and easy to drink. I love getting to try the different styles they have available, and there’s a great variety depending on what you’re in the mood for.

Great beer, fun atmosphere, and definitely a place I’d come back to!“

“great place friendly host“

“I can’t tell you how much I love this place. Flying Bike is a corner stone of the Greenwood community. I have been doing Run Club there for 3 years. They are always rotating their taps with new and exciting beers to try. Their Cold IPA is one of my favorites (please bring it back!) Since Flying Bike is a co-op, members actually work there. They are deeply invested in the success of the business and go above and beyond to hold community events and make it fun for everyone. It’s a great place for families in the afternoon and date nights in the evenings. Being a member has a ton of benefits, like members only tasting events and even choosing what style will be their next beer. Please try it for yourself and experience why this is the place to be whenever you’re in Greenwood.“

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

“Came for the bingo, stayed for the jo-jos. Best catfish po-bo of MY LIFE. Will be back next week for bingo (it was cancelled when we showed up) and more Jo Jos. The beer was pretty good - a lot of IPAs but I opted for the Kolsch and the Coconut Porter (it didn't drink like a dessert porter which is what I prefer) which were very nice. A nice spot worth the drive.“

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

“Honestly I thought I had reviewed this Urban Family location a year or two ago - but must have not gotten around to it! I love it's upstairs setup which overlooks their patio and a nice corner of the Ballard Brewery district. Beers are consistently solid and service always quick. I like that they often play movies against their large interior walls as well. Great place to relax!“

“We hosted a fundraising event for our nonprofit in Fremont Brewing's private event space, and it was fantastic from start to finish. Hannah and the team were an absolute pleasure to work with - responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, and their customer service on the day of the event was just as great. They also provided a bartender for the day, who was top notch. They were also wonderfully flexible about letting us bring in our own caterer, which made a big difference for us.

The space itself was beautiful, with a nice mix of seating that made it easy for our guests to mingle and feel comfortable throughout the evening. We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our event and would highly recommend Fremont Brewing to anyone looking to host something similar.“

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

“Solid brewery in a big space with friendly staff. Specializing in Czech-style beers. We were a little sad they didn't have a side pull faucet, which is the first thing I think of with traditional Czech beers, but they were delicious regardless!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Classic beach vibe - lots of outdoor seating including Adirondack chairs in sand. Not a huge selection of taps but enough of a selection. A handful of games available. Didn’t wow me but it’s the only brewery along the beach front so that’s cool“

“We hosted a meet & greet here the evening before our wedding. Jess let us reserve a table (we were expecting 10 - 12 out of towners) and there was something for everyone to drink. Our sober friends appreciated the NA options. The current watermelon seltzer is fab. Thank you so much, Ladd & Lass - we're so glad you're in the neighborhood!“

“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.“

“Best Hazy IPAs in the Pacific Northwest!! The Laser Wolf hazy IPA is wow, such a delightful creamy mouthfeel, balance of fruit and hops, the best hazy I tried in 1 month of brewery stops in Seattle (Fast Fashion brewery’s hazy IPAs are #2 best). The Oktoberfest Marzen was also an excellent beer. The Georgetown taproom is really nice, dog friendly inside and outside with plenty of seating. The two beertenders were super friendly, we enjoyed talking to them. And the merch is super cool too, I bought a hat. The vibe is very community focused, they even had a cooking class one time we visited. There was easy and free street parking or you can pay in the closer lot. Highly recommend Great Notion in Georgetown!“

“This place is incredible. The food, the drinks, NA options, ambiance, the people are amazing. Could not be more comfortable. We just had an event there that everybody loved on the garden patio. Could not recommend more! Everybody in the party felt the garden patio setting was just super fun, great vibes, quiet and protected from the wind. Beautiful trees and bamboo. Highly recommend for events, brunch, drinks, meals, meeting up with friends.“

“Love it every time I go! Great beers, tasty food and the employees are all friendly, attentive and overall just awesome!“

“Great beer. But it smells quite badly in here — like last year’s grease fire. Recommend the beer but not the taproom.“

“Perfect summer hangout for locals. Super laid back and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of outdoor tables. Good beer (it's mostly IPAs but don't worry, there are a couple regular beers mixed in the list too) and excellent food - I had a truly delicious veggie dog with a delightful brown mustard that paired great with the beer. They even have live music!“

“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“

“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“

“Always great beer creations and friendly staff.“

“I had my baby shower here. It's a great space for events! they had root bear and ginger ale for me, and lots of tasty brews for my guests. Lovely space for daytime or night time, lovely indoor and outdoor seating. Very sweet staff.“

“Love this place! Excellent customer service and beers!! My only complaint goes to the clientele - when did it become a thing to bring your children to a bar/brewery? Some nights I’ve been here and there are equal toddlers to adults in the building!“

“Great brewery and setting. Fun ambiance.“

“Was a rooftop regular. It has been really neat to come see this place, and I was definitely missing out. Amazing food and beer, chill atmosphere, kind of seems like it's going to be a match made in heaven (I hope). Should have come before, but so glad to discover it now. Come on by!“

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

“Made a stop here on a brewery crawl. Lots of interesting beers that are different from what you find at a lot of breweries. We did find the service felt a little disinterested- You order via QR code which is convenient but our drinks were generally dropped off without a word from the server. Just made the experience feel a little more impersonal than breweries normally do.“

“fun atmosphere, staff knew how to sell what was on tap, excited to go back“

“This might have been the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Perfectly juicy thick piece of chicken, salted beautifully so you get little hits just when you want it, a well measured amount of sauce to highlight the flavors and not overwhelm.

The Split Pea Fritters were also fried to perfection and had such a fantastic flavor on their own but once paired with the sauce holy cow.

The brewery the restaurant is in was serving up pints with an insane level of balance. A great example is the coconut porter which most hit you hard with the coconut up front. Not this one, the coconut is a playful flavor through the sip making it such an easy drink to go down. Same with the lagers and IPAs we tried. Even the root beer was probably one of the best I've had!

The staff were so bright and inviting, happy to explain things even though they were busy. They were hosting a community non-profit for artists which made for a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

This restaurant hits far above it's weight, priced perfectly, cooked perfectly, fun and engaging staff, it hit every box I could think of. I have 0 notes about my experience here!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I love ginger beer and don’t drink and I loved that this place feels like brewery with non alcoholic options. The white peach flavor was amazing. Staff were so nice and let us try as many flavors as we wanted to. Definitely worth a stop.“

“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.“

“A great neighborhood place. The beer tenders were amazing and the beer was awesome 🤩“

“Probably the best alcoholic ginger beer I’ve ever tasted (the imperial). Shocked this was my first time trying it. But now that I know this exists, I’m sure it will be accompanying me to every backyard party this summer. Thanks for making a great product yall!“

“Great spot on a sunny evening. Right on Alki Beach, FP has a large number of taps. They also do some ciders, radlers, slushie things, sodas and baked pretzels. I like the outdoors space. Most of the tables and deck chairs are out on the patio. Some facing the beach itself. All the beers are tasty. Only one server but they handled the crowd well. Very fast and friendly service. I like that they allow you to keep a tab open. Great place to bring dogs, but I don't think kids are allowed. It's great for parties. I was there for a bday party. They were very accommodating.“

“Fremont Brewing’s Production Facility is a cool spot to see another side of the brewery beyond the usual taproom experience. The setup is impressive, everything feels well organized, and you get a real sense of the scale and care that goes into making the beer. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into craft beer and want to see more of how a larger brewery operates.“

“Order at the counter, and you can get chicken sandos and Rachel’s Ginger beer at the same place. Casual and very artistic atmosphere. Different flavors of Ginger beer, alcoholic drinks with the Ginger beer, blended drinks… so good! You can do a little sample if you’re not sure what you want. Good for a lunch or bite after work. Right across the street from spheres.“