Ballard Restaurant and Brewery Guide
Breweries
All are walking distance and have food trucks available at least on the weekends, with Reuben's, Stoup, Hale's, Lagunitas, and Maritime have food daily. They are also dog- and kid-friendly, save for Obec Brewing, which is 21+.
Feel free to borrow one of our growlers to have filled at a brewery and enjoy it on our rooftop!
Right next door, literally! Great beer, enjoy with outside seating or play some pinball and other arcade games!
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Populuxe Brewing
826 NW 49th StRight next door, literally! Great beer, enjoy with outside seating or play some pinball and other arcade games!
Seattle's most-award winning brewery! Just a few blocks from my home, there is always a huge selection of beers available across a variety of styles including IPAs and goses. Borrow a growler from us to have it filled or purchase a crowler (sealed 32oz cans) to take back home!
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Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWSeattle's most-award winning brewery! Just a few blocks from my home, there is always a huge selection of beers available across a variety of styles including IPAs and goses. Borrow a growler from us to have it filled or purchase a crowler (sealed 32oz cans) to take back home!
Right across the street, literally! Not technically a brewery, but a very cool family-owned winery with great wine from one of Washington's oldest vineyards in Prosser, WA. Jason, the owner, can often be found hanging out and serving wine - one of the most-friendly people you'll ever meet! They also have local art in the gallery and paint nights.
Domanico Cellars
825 NW 49th StRight across the street, literally! Not technically a brewery, but a very cool family-owned winery with great wine from one of Washington's oldest vineyards in Prosser, WA. Jason, the owner, can often be found hanging out and serving wine - one of the most-friendly people you'll ever meet! They also have local art in the gallery and paint nights.
The second-closest brewery to our home. Great beer, try the Helle's Lager or Mosaic IPA award-winners while you play a game of cornhole or just relax in the beer garden.
They also have toys to keep the kids entertained.
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Lucky Envelope Brewing
907 NW 50th StThe second-closest brewery to our home. Great beer, try the Helle's Lager or Mosaic IPA award-winners while you play a game of cornhole or just relax in the beer garden.
They also have toys to keep the kids entertained.
One of my all-time favorite breweries in such a cool space, with outdoor beer garden, upstairs 21+ bar with awesome live-edge wooden tables. Did I mention the awesome beers?? My favorite is the citra IPA. It's all about the art and science of beer here, owner brewers include a Certified Cicerone (essentially a Sommelier for beer) and a chemist, so the ingredients and flavors are well-measured and delicious!
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Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StOne of my all-time favorite breweries in such a cool space, with outdoor beer garden, upstairs 21+ bar with awesome live-edge wooden tables. Did I mention the awesome beers?? My favorite is the citra IPA. It's all about the art and science of beer here, owner brewers include a Certified Cicerone (essentially a Sommelier for beer) and a chemist, so the ingredients and flavors are well-measured and delicious!
Ballard's only entirely 21+ brewery offers something different with a taste of mostly Czech and European-style beers, but not without an American IPA for good measure. Thursdays are Vinyl Night where you can listen to a mix of vinyl records brought in by other customers or you should you have a collection :)
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Obec Brewing
1144 NW 52nd StBallard's only entirely 21+ brewery offers something different with a taste of mostly Czech and European-style beers, but not without an American IPA for good measure. Thursdays are Vinyl Night where you can listen to a mix of vinyl records brought in by other customers or you should you have a collection :)
Reuben's Brews', Seattle's most-award winning brewery, has their second taproom and primary brewhouse here, located just down the street from Giddy Up Burgers, from which you can order delicious burgers and shoestring fries directly! There is always a huge selection of beers available across a variety of styles including IPAs and goses.
Reuben's Brews - The Brewtap
800 NW 46th StReuben's Brews', Seattle's most-award winning brewery, has their second taproom and primary brewhouse here, located just down the street from Giddy Up Burgers, from which you can order delicious burgers and shoestring fries directly! There is always a huge selection of beers available across a variety of styles including IPAs and goses.
A hip spot with a massive projector screen for watching games (best at night), Nintendo 64, pinball, popcorn, and a tasty always-on-tap Habanero Amber in addition to a selection of more traditional beers. Their stouts and porters in particular are great!
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Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co.
4358 Leary Way NWA hip spot with a massive projector screen for watching games (best at night), Nintendo 64, pinball, popcorn, and a tasty always-on-tap Habanero Amber in addition to a selection of more traditional beers. Their stouts and porters in particular are great!
Ballard's oldest brewery, churning out such local favorites as the SuperGoose IPA, Hale's Kolsch, and El Jefe Weizen! They also feature the locally-famous El Camion Mexican food truck 7 days a week!
Hale's Brewery
4301 Leary Way NWBallard's oldest brewery, churning out such local favorites as the SuperGoose IPA, Hale's Kolsch, and El Jefe Weizen! They also feature the locally-famous El Camion Mexican food truck 7 days a week!
Lagunitas' Seattle satellite brewery hosts Ballard's largest brewery taproom, which is massive by microbrewery standards. Awesome beers are complimented by their own excellent food truck and live music daily.
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Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary
1550 NW 49th StLagunitas' Seattle satellite brewery hosts Ballard's largest brewery taproom, which is massive by microbrewery standards. Awesome beers are complimented by their own excellent food truck and live music daily.
Ballard's second oldest brewery, they have stood the test of time with their Old Seattle Lager, Jolly Roger Christmas Ale, and Imperial IPA. Stop by the taproom for a selection of seasonal beers like their Bourbon Barrel Aged series!
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Jolly Roger Taproom
1111 NW Ballard WayBallard's second oldest brewery, they have stood the test of time with their Old Seattle Lager, Jolly Roger Christmas Ale, and Imperial IPA. Stop by the taproom for a selection of seasonal beers like their Bourbon Barrel Aged series!
The place to be for cornhole, great beer, and biking! Just next door and accessible through the beer garden is Mean Sandwich, offering up innovative and delicious sandwiches!
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Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayThe place to be for cornhole, great beer, and biking! Just next door and accessible through the beer garden is Mean Sandwich, offering up innovative and delicious sandwiches!
A mountain-hut themed bar with excellent beers and a great vibe!
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NW Peaks Brewery
4818 17th Ave NWA mountain-hut themed bar with excellent beers and a great vibe!
Food Scene
Ballard hosts some of the best restaurants in Seattle as a compliment to its brewing prowess!
The closest restaurant to our home, very cool modern space. Great pizza, salads, and other fare. Extensive beer list with local and west coast favorites, also wine and cocktails on tap.
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Trailbend Taproom
1118 NW 50th StThe closest restaurant to our home, very cool modern space. Great pizza, salads, and other fare. Extensive beer list with local and west coast favorites, also wine and cocktails on tap.
The second closest restaurant to our home. Great burgers and shoestring fries! A family-friendly place with an old-west meets modern style, with large TVs for catching a game and a great beer list. These burgers can also be ordered from and delivered directly to Reuben's second taproom just down the block.
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Giddy Up Burgers
4600 Leary Way NWThe second closest restaurant to our home. Great burgers and shoestring fries! A family-friendly place with an old-west meets modern style, with large TVs for catching a game and a great beer list. These burgers can also be ordered from and delivered directly to Reuben's second taproom just down the block.
A vibrant neighborhood restaurant with inventive bistro fare in a classic Seattle-themed space. Quite possibly our favorite restaurant for dinner and also offers a wonderful brunch, with great vegetarian options as well!
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Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StA vibrant neighborhood restaurant with inventive bistro fare in a classic Seattle-themed space. Quite possibly our favorite restaurant for dinner and also offers a wonderful brunch, with great vegetarian options as well!
If you *really* appreciate a great cup of coffee, this is the place for you!
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Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWIf you *really* appreciate a great cup of coffee, this is the place for you!
Award-winning wood-fired pizza with gourmet ingredients, my favorite pizza in Seattle! Order for delivery or dine in and watch the wood-fire over in person!
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Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market StAward-winning wood-fired pizza with gourmet ingredients, my favorite pizza in Seattle! Order for delivery or dine in and watch the wood-fire over in person!
One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. There is no set menu, the chef comes out and greets you then selects dishes for you. It's a lot of fun!
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Pasta Freska
1515 Westlake Ave NOne of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. There is no set menu, the chef comes out and greets you then selects dishes for you. It's a lot of fun!
One of my personal favorites that I always take oyster-loving out-of-towners to. Offering an amazing selection of local oysters and seafood "by celebrated chef-owner Renee Erickson has redefined the raw bar with French nostalgia and low-key American funk: lighter, brighter, better music. Make sure to order more oysters than you think you want, tasting your way up and down the Northwest coast with bivalves with Narnian names like Sea Nymphs, Emerald Pool, and Flapjack Point."
No reservations, so expect a wait if you're coming at peak times. The attached Barnacle bar has you covered should you need to wait :)
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWOne of my personal favorites that I always take oyster-loving out-of-towners to. Offering an amazing selection of local oysters and seafood "by celebrated chef-owner Renee Erickson has redefined the raw bar with French nostalgia and low-key American funk: lighter, brighter, better music. Make sure to order more oysters than you think you want, tasting your way up and down the Northwest coast with bivalves with Narnian names like Sea Nymphs, Emerald Pool, and Flapjack Point."
No reservations, so expect a wait if you're coming at peak times. The attached Barnacle bar has you covered should you need to wait :)
Cozy, Moroccan-tiled bar serves apéritifs, amari & wine along with New American small plates. A great place to wait for your table at the Walrus and Carpenter.
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Barnacle
4743 Ballard Ave NWCozy, Moroccan-tiled bar serves apéritifs, amari & wine along with New American small plates. A great place to wait for your table at the Walrus and Carpenter.
Amazing food at this Italian eatery by local celebrity chef Ethan Stowell, with a rotating menu & 4-course tasting option.
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Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWAmazing food at this Italian eatery by local celebrity chef Ethan Stowell, with a rotating menu & 4-course tasting option.