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1201 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Mon-Sat
11am-10pm
Sun
10am-10pm
Steps from Pike Place Market and waterfront attractions, our taproom offers indoor & outdoor seating, 28 taps of beer, cider, and seltzer and a full menu of American pub fare.
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Tap List

We try to keep our taplist and to-go options up to date, but there may be the occasional delay.
IPA
1
Crikey IPA®
An American IPA with notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Juicy, with a piney linger.
ABV
6.8%
IBU
53
2
Brighten Up
A juicy yet light-bodied IPA with notes of grapefruit and passionfruit and a clean, crisp finish.
ABV
6%
IBU
62
3
Farm Team Spring ’26
Brewed to highlight the unique terroir of our region, Farm Team is a collaboration series between Reuben’s Brews, PCC Community Markets, and the great hop and malt farmers of the Pacific Northwest.
4
Hopsteady IPA
A classic West Coast-style IPA with notes of grapefruit and pine plus a whisper of dankness in the finish.
ABV
6.9%
IBU
70
5
Recreational IPA
ABV
6.3%
IBU
63
6
Hop Tropic®
With notes of mango, passionfruit, grapefruit, and guava the beer was the National Grand Champion at the 2021 US Beer Tasting Competition.
ABV
6.2%
IBU
48
Triple IPA
7
Reuben’s Triple Crush™
A Triple IPA version of our Reuben's Crush hazy IPA. Thick, juicy, balanced.
ABV
10%
IBU
60
8
Blimey®
A hop forward but balanced Triple IPA brewed with Cryo hops and notes of citrus, pine and tropical fruit.
ABV
10.5%
IBU
65
9
Trap Door Brewing Guest Tap: TDH Triple Hazy IPA
Brewed only once per year by Trap Door Brewing, Blown Up requires loads, heaps even, of thick and juicy hops backed up by a big body with 30% wheat and oats. Aroma fresh pineapple, and a strong presence of clementines as well as big juicy navel oranges, all accented by some lovely resinous notes.
ABV
10%
Imperial IPA
10
Hammerfall
A double IPA that balances grapefruit, pine, and tropical fruit notes with a crisp malt backbone.
ABV
8%
IBU
60
Hazy IPA
11
Hazealicious IPA®
Big and bright tropical hop notes of passion fruit sit on a soft, pillowy body. Restrained bitterness provides balance. A gold medal winner at the 2022 World Beer Cup!
ABV
6%
IBU
45
12
Citrus Twist IPA
Hazy IPA
ABV
6.5%
IBU
33
13
Reuben’s Citra Crush™
An intensely juicy hazy IPA with notes of grapefruit and mango.
ABV
7%
IBU
47
Hazy Pale Ale
14
Reuben’s Crushable™
Our year-round hazy pale ale is approachable, bright, and easy drinking with lush tropical fruit aromas
ABV
5.2%
IBU
26
Lager
15
Pilsner
A bright and crisp Czech-style Pilsner with bready malt and spicy hops.
ABV
5.4%
IBU
35
16
Crispytown
An unfiltered, easy-drinking lager with a hint of fruity hops and crispy finish.
ABV
4.8%
IBU
30
17
Seattle Sports Beer 2026
Helles
ABV
4.6%
IBU
15
Red
18
Little Fox
By combining notes of dark caramel, cherry, and light chocolate with a low level of bitterness and a clean finish, this beer has a sly level of drinkability that encourages repeat visits.
ABV
6.5%
IBU
47
19
Irish Red Ale
St. Patrick’s Pint
ABV
5.1%
IBU
22
Dark
20
Robust Porter
Our most award-winning beer, and one that hearkens back to our homebrewing days. A classic Robust Porter with notes of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
ABV
5.9%
IBU
30
21
Smoked Porter
Porter
ABV
6.9%
IBU
25
22
Tmavétor
Barrel-fermented doppelbock with rich and toasty notes of caramelized sugar, dark fruit and maple
ABV
7.9%
Sour
Fresh! Passion Fruit Orange Guava
Fresh! is our series of heavily fruited sour ales featuring dynamic combinations of fruits. Drink Fresh!
Wild
Rustic Pineapple Lager
Wild Lager
ABV
6.2%
IBU
18
Barrel-Aged
Three Ryes Men®
A barrel-aged Barleywine with malt driven caramel and chocolate notes, and layers of warming complexity. 2024 World Beer Cup gold medal winner.
ABV
13.7%
26
BBIS 2025
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout
ABV
14%
27
Lion Tamer 2022
Imperial porter aged in bourbon barrels - notes of brown sugar and walnut.
ABV
9%%
Cider
Warren’s Pub Cider®
A semi-dry English-style pub cider.
ABV
6%
Hard Seltzer
29
Vacation Vibes
Crisp and Refreshing Melon Seltzer
ABV
5%%
Cocktail-Inspired
Island Cooler
Pineapple, Coconut, Lime, Hard Seltzer
ABV
12%
Ginger Zinger
Ginger Beer, Lime, Hard Seltzer.
ABV
12%
Zombie Spritz
Grapefruit, Lime, Grenadine, Cinnamon, Hard Seltzer.
ABV
12%
Guava Lava
Guava, Strawberry Puree, Lime, Hard Seltzer
ABV
12%
Non-Alcoholic
Yakima Pure (can pour)
A zippy, bubbly, and all-natural thirst-quencher with notes of citrus, berries, and tropical fruit.
ABV
0.0%
Party On: Non-Alcoholic IPA (can pour)
A bold, bright IPA brewed with Simcoe and Mosaic hops for notes of citrus, pine, and tropical fruit.
ABV
<0.5%
IBU
40
Party On: Non-Alcoholic Gold (can pour)
A smooth, easy-going non-alcoholic brew with a honey-like sweetness and soft notes of berries, pine, and grapefruit.
ABV
<0.5%
IBU
30
34
Party On: Non-Alcoholic Hoppy Red
Hoppy Red NA
ABV
<0.5%
IBU
44
34
Party On: Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA
Bursting with notes of juicy mango and perfectly ripe pineapple, this hazy IPA delivers a smooth mouthfeel with a refreshing finish.
ABV
<0.5%
IBU
40
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Mon - Sat:
11am - 10pm
Sun: 10am - 10pm

Our menu is our unique take on American Pub Fare—great food that pairs with great beers. We cook from the plate backwards: with an intentional and unwavering focus on quality. The vast majority of our menu options are made from scratch, using our beer as an ingredient whenever possible. We know making that extra effort is worth it.

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Shareables

Bavarian Soft Pretzel
Vegetarian
Warm, baked, salted soft pretzel. Choice of beer cheese or pub mustard.
Shareable Fries
Vegan
Crispy fries, house-made seasoning.
Seattle Poutine
Crispy fries, demi-glace gravy, and fried breaded Wisconsin cheese curds.
Beer Cheese Shareable Fries
Vegetarian
Crispy fries, house-made seasoning, Reuben’s Beer Cheese.
Tortilla Chips & Salsa
Vegan
Fresh fried tortilla chips, fire roasted tomato salsa.
Charred Brussels Sprouts
Vegetarian
Seasoned brussels tossed in a sweet chili lime sauce.

Soups & Salads

Vegan Chili
Vegan
Squash, zucchini, red pepper, garlic, onion, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
Tomato Bisque
Vegan, Gluten Free
House-made tomato soup.
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, house-made Caesar dressing.
Spinach Salad
Vegetarian
Baby spinach with Hazealicious-pickled apples, toasted pecans, white onion, Maytag blue crumbles, herbed vinaigrette.
Soup and Salad
A cup of soup or chili with your choice of side salad.

Mains

All options include a side of fries. Sub salad or a cup of soup for fries.
Emerald City Hot Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken, house emerald hot sauce, pickles, chipotle mayo, romaine, brioche bun. Served with fries.
The Reuben's Reuben
Tender corned beef, Little Fox Red Ale, sauerkraut, swiss, and house-made 1000 island, marbled rye. Served with fries.
Vegan Reuben
Vegan
Smoked Tomato Field Roast™, Little Fox Red Ale, sauerkraut, and house-made 1000 island, marbled rye. Served with fries.
Wagyu Smash Burger with Cheese
1/3 lb Wagyu beef patty, romaine, tomato, house sauce, brioche bun. Choice of swiss or american cheese. Served with fries.
Wagyu Smash Burger French-style
1/3 lb Wagyu beef patty, spinach, tomato jam, and melted brie. Served with fries.
Wagyu Smash Burger Texas-style
1/3 lb Wagyu beef patty, BBQ sauce, american cheese, lettuce, and beer battered onion rings. Served with fries.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, house sauce, tomato,
romaine, swiss cheese, brioche bun. Served with fries.
Fish and Chips
Wild-caught Alaskan pollock, Crikey beer batter, house tartar sauce, lemon. Served with fries.
Rustic Grilled Cheese
Vegetarian
Ricotta and parmesan, crispy shaved Brussels sprouts, tomato jam, sourdough bread. Served with fries. Vegetarian.
French Dip
Shaved roast beef on a hoagie bun with rich au jus. Served with fries.
Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta, Beecher’s cheese, house-made beer cheese, toasted pretzel crumble.
Wagyu Seattle Dog
All-beef Wagyu hot dog, charred white onion, Crikey pickled jalapeños, whipped cream cheese, stadium bun. Served with fries.

Kids

Kids Grilled Cheese
Vegetarian
American cheese, sourdough, fries.
Kids Fish and Chips
Wild-caught Alaskan pollock, Crikey beer batter, tartar, lemon, fries.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Two breaded white-meat chicken tenders, fries, choice of sauce.

Dessert

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Vegetarian
Cinnamon sugar sprinkle, pretzel bites, caramel sauce.
Spiced Chocolate Pretzel Bites
Vegetarian
Mexican spiced chocolate dust, pretzel bites, caramel sauce.

Extras

Dipping Sauces
Ranch, Garlic Aioli, Dijon Mustard, Tartar Sauce, Hot Sauce, Honey Mustard, Salsa, Beer Cheese
Add-Ons
Bacon, Kimchi, Sauerkraut
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Downtown Seattle Events

Mar
6
Cask Fridays
Downtown Seattle
Mar
11
Trivia Night with Head in the Clouds
The Taproom, Downtown Seattle
Mar
17
Reuben’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The Taproom, Downtown Seattle
Mar
18
Trivia Night with Head in the Clouds
The Taproom, Downtown Seattle

Downtown Seattle FAQs

Where is Reuben’s Brews Downtown Taproom located?

We’re located at 1201 1st Ave in the heart of downtown Seattle, just steps from Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum. If you’re searching for a “brewery near me” while exploring downtown, we’re the spot.

What are your hours?

Our Downtown Seattle Taproom is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – perfect for lunch, post-work drinks, or pre-game beers.

Do you serve food?

Yes! Our Downtown Seattle Taproom has a full kitchen with a menu crafted to pair perfectly with our beers. From hearty mains to quick bites, we’ve got something for everyone.

Do you serve lunch?

Yes! Our kitchen is open from the moment we unlock the doors. If you’re looking for lunch in downtown Seattle, we’ve got fresh, beer-friendly food available every day.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options on the menu?

Absolutely. We offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes, clearly marked on our menu.

Is there parking nearby?

Being in downtown Seattle, we recommend nearby public parking garages or street parking. We’re also easily accessible via public transportation.

Do you take reservations?

No reservations needed—our downtown Seattle taproom is walk-in friendly. For private events or large group bookings, please visit our Private Events page.

Do you offer non-alcoholic options?

Yes! We proudly serve our own non-alcoholic beer, Party On, and our non-alcoholic hop water, Yakima Pure along with NA beverages and soft drinks.

Do you have gluten-free beer?

While we don’t brew gluten-free beer, we do offer cider, hard seltzer and non-alcoholic beverages for those avoiding gluten at our Downtown Taproom.

Can I buy beer to-go?

Yes! Our Downtown Seattle brewery offers packaged beer to-go, grab your favorites before you head home or back to your hotel.

Do you serve wine?

Yes – our Downtown Seattle Taproom carries a curated wine selection for those looking for something beyond beer.

What are seltzer cocktails?

They’re crisp, refreshing drinks made with our house hard seltzer and infused with fresh ingredients like citrus, herbs, or bitters.

Do you sell Reuben’s Brews merchandise?

You bet! We carry hats, shirts, glassware, and more. Great for gifts or repping your favorite Seattle brewery.

Are dogs allowed at the Downtown Seattle Taproom?

Dogs are welcome on our outdoor deck only. We love pups, but health codes mean they can’t join us inside.

Is the Downtown Taproom family-friendly?

Yes! Kids are always welcome and we offer high chairs, kid-friendly bites, and a welcoming vibe for families.

Can I host a private event at the Downtown Taproom?

Absolutely. Whether it’s a casual get-together or something more formal, we’ve got flexible options in a central downtown location. Need more info? Check out our Private Events page. 

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