Ballard Beer TourJust north of downtown, this Seattle neighborhood offers up an ever-expanding selection of top tier craft breweries in a very walkable footprint. Whether you want to chart your own tour or leave it to the pros, Ballard is a worthy visit for beer aficionados 🍻AuthorsSteller
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Ballard Brewery Tour

On this 3-hour beer & food tour of the neighborhood you'll stop by two local breweries, two restaurants specializing in upscale comfort food (microbrews' best companion!), and one Scandinavian Beer Hall – especially appropriate given the neighborhood's long-standing Nordic roots.

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Stoup Brewing - Ballard

With a frequently changing lineup of beers on tap and food trucks in the parking lot, Stoup Brewing’s spacious side patio is worth a few return trips. If you happen to visit when a truck isn’t on duty, however, just grab some quarters and hit up their meat & cheese vending machine – yes, really!

Obec Brewing

Old-world brewing styles meet contemporary PNW flavors at Obec’s inviting neighborhood taproom. Meaning “community” in Czech, Obec’s founders aimed to create a place where people can hang out and enjoy both great beer and each other’s company. I'll raise a glass to that 🍻

Trailbend Taproom

Offering 42 taps from around the globe that rotate daily, you're bound to find a pint to suit your palate. Hungry? Order up a plate of beef & pork meatballs or chicken wings from their menu of shareable dishes and refuel with your crew before cruising to your next destination.

Reuben's Brews - The Ballard Taproom

You may recognize the distinctive scrawl of the “Reuben’s Brews” sign from their jewel-toned six packs lining the shelves of many local grocery & convenience stores. As the longest-standing brewery in Ballard, they’ve earned local acclaim after years of putting out flavor-packed, consistently delicious beer in a wide range of flavor profiles.

Lucky Envelope Brewing

Keep your eye out for the bright red banner welcoming you to Lucky Envelope Brewing. Think fruit and beer are a match made in heaven? You’re in luck! This spot almost always has something refreshing and fruit-forward on tap – especially nice if you luck into a sunny Seattle day.

Great Notion Brewing - Ballard

This breezy spot has floor-to-ceiling windows that open wide on sunny days, and 19 hop-heavy brews on tap.

Fair Isle Brewing

If you're into funky, wild-fermented beers, Fair Isle needs a spot on your itinerary. Their small-batch farmhouse style beers can serve as a refreshing change from the Seattle sea of IPAs.

Ballard Beer Company

While its not a brewery itself, this tap room is a great spot to taste an array of local flavors under one roof. You can bring your own food in from one of the local eateries nearby (Li'l Woody's next door makes a mean burger!) or grab a sixer from their wall of fridges and take 'em to go.