Steve Lannen

No matter where you might find yourself in Seattle, chances are you aren’t far from a place making or serving a great pint. Local bars and restaurants offer extensive tap lists, but many people skip the middleman and go straight to the source. Breweries, taprooms, and beer gardens are gathering places not just for hopheads but for families, remote workers, gourmands, trivia geeks, and those just catching up with friends often with a canine in tow. Whiling away an afternoon (or morning if the Seahawks are playing on the East Coast) at a local brewery or taproom is a great way to get a sense of a neighborhood, pick up on the local vibes, and in some cases, get a tasty bite. A 2020 state law doubled from two to four the number of locations a brewer can operate. Several have taken advantage by opening multiple locations and moving into neighborhoods that might not have previously been home to a brewery. Visit a top local brewery and consider it one of the top things to do in Seattle. RECOMMENDED: The best bars in Seattle