Ballard Brewery District
Seattle's most walkable craft beer destination — 13 independent breweries, cideries, and taprooms clustered within a half-mile in Ballard. Tap lists and hours update daily.
Yakima Valley hop farmers who brought their field-to-glass IPAs to Ballard, paired with Yonder Cider's lineup of Washington-grown apple ciders. Home to the largest outdoor beer garden in the district.
Cider-focused taphouse crafting small-batch ciders from Washington State–grown apples, with flagship and seasonal fruit varieties on rotating taps.
Opinionated, quality-obsessed West Coast brewery making some of Seattle's finest hop-forward ales. The Shilshole location sits on the waterway with a beer garden overlooking the channel.
Farmhouse and mixed-culture specialists inspired by Belgian and French brewing traditions. Known for saisons, wild ales, and blended barrel-aged releases unlike anything else in the district.
Portland's nationally acclaimed brewery, known for hazy IPAs, pastry stouts, and fruit-forward beers. Their Ballard taproom brings the full Great Notion experience to Seattle.
Asian-American owned brewery blending Pacific Northwest craft traditions with global inspiration. Known for the beloved Raspberry Sour and a rotating lineup of creative fruit and mixed-culture beers.
Czech-style lager specialists — the name means "community" in Czech. A small, precise brewery focused on approachable, well-crafted lagers and pilsners brewed for the Ballard neighborhood.
Spacious outdoor beer garden and scratch kitchen in a converted industrial space at the western edge of the district. Sessionable West Coast ales in a relaxed, all-ages setting.
Award-winning brewery behind some of Seattle's most celebrated IPAs, including Crikey IPA and American Rye Lager. Founded in 2012 and consistently recognized in national and international competitions.
Approachable West Coast ales and seasonals brewed in the former Maritime Pacific Brewing space on NW Ballard Way. Acquired Maritime Pacific in April 2025.
Ballard neighborhood staple since 2013, known for a wide range of clean, consistent styles — from crushable lagers to award-winning hop-forward IPAs. One of the most dog-friendly patios in the district.
Multi-tap gastropub pouring 42 rotating handles spanning Pacific Northwest and national craft breweries alongside house brews. The widest tap selection and best end-of-night anchor in the district.
Sour and wild ale specialists with one of Ballard's most inventive tap lists, including experimental fruit-forward beers, mixed-culture saisons, and ciders. Coffee bar open weekday mornings.