50 Best Craft Breweries in Seattle

“I happened to stumble upon this place exploring Seattle. I had my first Seattle dog, and a few of their IPAs. The food and drinks were great. All of the staff were incredibly pleasant and kind, with a shoutout to Clea. I will absolutely be stopping here again when I make it back out to 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!“

“This was my first time here. I've always wanted to go, but never knew it's exact location. It's the perfect micro-brew pub. Spacious, great high tops. I like the outdoor patio. Georgetown brewing makes some great brews. I was there at a release party for Shelly's Leg IPA which comes out every June. Very tasty.“

“Fill me with beer and take me home.“

“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“

“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.“

“My favorite brewery in Ballard. It has a really nice mix of beers, with a solid evergreen menu of mostly traditional czech style beers, and a rotating tap list with cool West Coast beer styles. It has great decor and atmosphere. They're always having fun events like Faefest and Goth fest.“

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

“great place friendly host“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The beer is amazing and tons of options. Inside is unique and comfy with tons of seating and space. The real highlight is the actual beer garden. Walls off bamboo and flowers block the busy street and there are heaters when it's cold, mist when it's hot, and the tables are covered. A must visit for seattle breweries.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Five stars for being a great place to watch Arsenal FC win or lose with other Arsenal fans in a business with staff who really care about your Arsenal watching experience. They even added an outside television for the UEFA Champions league which was AWESOME because the other Arsenal pub had nearly 200 people standing in line outside more than 2 hours before the 2026 UEFA CL game had started and so we then headed to Machine House Brewery and saw they were also full inside and that they added the outdoor television!! It was a majorly appreciated addition and it felt like a connected community standing together outside watching our Gunners!

🎶 North London Forever 🎶“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Craig and the rest of the Rooftop Brewing crew run a warm and welcoming experience. While most of the seating is outside it is still cozy with a very easy going atmosphere. A few TVs to catch the game but not too distracting like a bar only focused on sports. Just the right balance.There are heaters to keep you at a good temperature even when mother nature decides to challenge you.Bonus is a food truck only feet away to keep you nourished as you sip your tasty brew.“

“Neat brewery tucked away in an industrial area that for sure could use more options like this. Service was friendly and inviting and the outdoor area relaxing to experience. We need more breweries focusing on sours in the area, so it was great to see so many at Dirty Couch!“

“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 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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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 🤤“

“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.“

“If I could give this a higher rating, I would! Some of the best beers I have tasted. We loved the Over Ripe and the berry smoothie. They were out of other ones we wanted to try. The service was also spectacular. We will go out of our way to make sure to come 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!“

“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“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“What a hidden gem! During mariners opening weekend we stayed in west Seattle and hung out at Alki Beach. PB was awesome! It was chilly but the sun was out and the view of the sound was spectacular! The kingdoms ale and others didn’t disappoint! Definitely a recommended spot to check out.“

“I would give it 10 stars if I could. Came upon this store by happenstance and I am sure glad we did! A whole place dedicated to different ginger beers on tap!? Sign me up! Every single one was delicious and they even had ginger beer slushies. What more could you possibly want?! Also, the dark haired gal behind the bar was amazing and so helpful!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“My boyfriend and I loved the chicken sandwiches (my boyfriend is from Texas, so a tough critic for fried chicken😉) and the fries! The ginger beers were absolutely amazing! We’re moving to the neighborhood and so this will definitely be our regular spot 😊“