Great neighborhood bar - one of the last surviving ones. Bartenders are very cool and laid back yet provide excellent service. Lots going on yet I never feel rushed or on the spot. I like the food too; order the hot dog, you owe it to yourself. Patrons are my type of people and if you like a nice selection of beers this is the place. Oh yeah, and seldom mentioned but so important - the restrooms are clean! read more

We love this spot. Great selection of beer, wine, and other beverages. They have 2 good sized TVs at the bar and a big screen in the back. Great selection of beers in tap, along with some ciders and wine selections. You can order food in there ( the A1 dog looked great) or bring in food. Service was great and everyone was so warm and engaging. Looks like they also have live music too! The space is great too - we'll be back soon! read more

Sure, the staff is friendly and the beer selection is fantastic, but have you tried the hot dog?! So so good. read more

A1 Hop Shop 144th - A1 Hot Dog - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I want to give a shout out to the A-1 hop shot at 144th and Greenwood. This is our local go to spot for a beer and socialization with people who become friends over the past several years. If you don't wander in, you're missing out. The entire crew who works there, all four of them are distinct personalities were fun to talk with and will always be ready to fill your glass with cider wine or beer. As an added benefit, they have a huge selection of beers in the cooler in addition to wine and even sake . When you go in, don't miss out on Amir's great handmade pizza. He uses his own dough recipe. That is exceptional. A1 Hop Shop offers much to appreciate: * A truly exceptional beer selection that draws enthusiasts from across the region. * A laid-back, friendly environment that feels like a neighborhood staple--especially at the 144th location with its events and food offerings. * Convenience through growler fills, crowler options, delivery, and pick-up read more

We stumbled across this place when dining at a restaurant in the area. I've driven by it often and thought of stopping but never made it in. I enjoy a good taphouse with a beer store included. This place is fairly close to my house so now that I have been it might become more of a regular stop off. The parking situation is not ideal, but there does appear to be easy to access neighborhood parking. This is located at the very north end of Greenwood and the south end of Shoreline. Many people seem to stop off here to get beer to go. The outdoor area looks appealing to those that may want to sit and watch cars go by. The indoor bar area is more spacious than I would have imagined. It seems they do a fair amount of events here and on the night we visited they had some pretty decent live music. They also have a food menu which I was not expecting, you can see the air fryers behind the bar, but looks like they do pizza, hot dogs, nachos, mozzarella sticks, etc. Even though they make their own food it looks like they are still cool with you bringing in outdoor food if you prefer. There are a variety of beers on tap, but you can also opt to open anything in the store for a corking fee. My partner was excited to be able to find and drink a beer he's been wanting for awhile. read more

Stopped in for a cold beer and tater tots. Oh yeah, and chicken tenders. Other than the beer this was a perfect toddler meal! We loved it. It was perfect. Highly recommend, awesome decor. read more

Amir was a great host!! Great beer selection from fruity sours to hoppy. Outdoor seating. read more

Socking up for lockdown has created some new opportunities for some, including my trip up to A1 Hop Shop after hearing about their local brews on tap and plentiful bottle selection. They have plenty of your classic local brews to choose from, but you can also find some special kegs tapped to expand your pallet. Like all good beer houses in Washington, they really do know their beer, but if you come in asking for 'something like Blue Moon' you should check your inexperienced taste buds at the door and let them provide you some help finding something better. We have some of the best craft beer in the world in this area, and A1 can help you appreciate that reputation. Pre-pandemic, you could sit inside and enjoy some small kitchen fare at decent prices. This is definitely a neighborhood feel bar, and if I lived in the area I would definitely keep it in my routine list. Since upgrade to an e-bike, this location is a bit more accessible, but still worthy of an adventure if you're coming from the south side. If you're familiar with the local trails, the Interurban trail actually goes right by here, so you can technically get from Fife to here via trails, but I'm pretty sure you might consider hopping on transit somewhere along the way unless you are making an entire weekend out of it. With the lockdown conditions, they are able to provide some limited outside seating, and even in the cold it isn't so bad, especially if you come when there is decent sunlight. They do provide heaters, but on the winter afternoon of my visit, the sun was all that was needed. Great place to sample some flavors while you pick your options for home consumption. Cheers. read more

A1 Hop Shop 144th - Also, wash your hands you savages. - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been in here several times now starting a couple of months ago. They have an excellent and constantly changing & fresh tap list. Their retail section of brews is one of the most diverse and impressive I have seen. The staff here are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. This has quickly become one my favorite places to stop in for a pinto or two. As well as my go-to spot to find limited release brews to take home. I look forward to my next visit. read more

I always drive by coming home from work, actually both places, 104th and 144th... FINALLY, we stopped by. We love the place! Quiet nook, can sit outside and/or inside for social distancing. They even have a small beer/wine collection for those who ran out of stuff and can grab and go. :) Another plus is they do have food to order OR order your own food and can be delivered and eat there. Nice bonus!!! Although only 144th has the area to relax and enjoying a drink. 104th is to browse and pick up your favorite drink. ;) Stop by and enjoy a cold one! The staff are pretty COOL TOO! read more

This place is such a hidden gem. It's a great place to come for conversation and great beer. The food is standard pub fare, but the store really excels in every other area. You can't beat their selection. read more

Great selection of beer, and most important. Cozy. It's a nice cozy little place in what used to be a junky little shop. I love spending time here and the people are very friendly. read more

Great selection of craft beers and cozy ambiance with limited but good food choices. Food next door too!

Came for beers and lunch. Great selection. Limited menu but can also get food next door. We tried Nachos? Jalapeño poppers and tacos. We sat outside with our dog. Friendly service. Took home some craft beer. Enjoyed our visit. read more

The staff member there was friendly, but my experience was pretty bad. The one poor server had to deal with both the retail part of the store and the bar, so he kept popping from one side of the shop to the other. I was the only person in the bar side asking for beer, and it took over ten minutes for me to get it. Again, I was the only person at the counter requesting a beer. The ciders I had here were quite good, but only one of the beers tasted good at all. I am a huge fan of IPAs, NEIPAs, and DIPAs, but one I had here tasted like literal soap (apparently some people think all IPAs taste soapy, but that is absolutely NOT the case for me and surprised me when I learned it). The stout I had tasted very watery. My last drink was a cider; the server poured me a completely different one than the one I requested. I was fine with either so went with it, but it was still a surprising mistake. Food options were limited because of equipment problems and limited supply. The $8 pizza was tiny for that size (authentic Neapolitan pizzerias on Greenwood have larger pizzas for cheaper), and while the BBQ and garlic ranch dipping sauces for the fries were quite good, the $6 price point was too high for a medium quantity of fries. I like the idea of this place and would be willing to come back if the management sorts out the apparent staffing shortages. read more

This is a great neighborhood spot with really nice people that work there. Great cider selection too.

This place is in my neighborhood! I love their wine selection and it's always a fun vibe no matter what night of the week I pop in. A hidden gem for sure! read more

This place is so cool!! Some of my friends are regulars they come every weekend, I come once every few months but every time it's super fun. It's like a combination of a convenience store, a bar, and a karaoke place. They have lots of alcoholic options to go that are not available in mainstream stores. A lot of their alcohol is local as well! Super unique and hidden place but with fun energy and everyone that works there is awesome. read more

Great beer. Great people. Great service. I recommend. You're not getting a gourmet meal, or a gastropod experience. It's a bar. Enjoy!

Incredibly accommodating. Excellent staff. Buy a bottle or choose from their 20 taps. Really, really cool. read more

22 taps and light snacks as well as huge bottle selection make this a good place to go for craft beer. They have 2 big screens for watching the game and a small stage for enjoying the game. Super friendly staff too! They love dogs and kids. read more

A1 Hop Shop 144th - Guest Brewer Night at A1 with Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. They have a brewer's night every Friday! - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow, how has this place stayed a secret? Part of me wants it to stay that way, but the best things in life are meant to be shared, right? Awesome tap list with 22 rotating beers/ciders and counting. Solid array of everything from local pale ales (You know the one) to some super fun exotic barrel aged beers. Most things on draft can be purchased as a growler with the exception of the high ABV beers. Solid little food menu, both dog and (I believe) kid friendly. They have tv's set up to watch the game, and a cozy lounge for groups to chill. Highly recommended, both the selection and service left nothing to be desired. read more

Seems like they fixed the food problem. Last time we popped by they had a good variety. We brought a game and played cards while we had a few beers. Fun to do when you can walk and be home in 5-10 min. read more

Great micro brew selection. Kinda different than ur everyday liquor store. They have a full bar with 10+ beers on tap. They have all the beers that Founders makes, to include all the special release beers such as Lizard of Coz. First place I've seen where I can get Founders Kentucky stout on tap! Carry all the beer snob brands...Ninkasi, Deschutes, Stone, etc.. Nice selection of beers on tap. Ordered a 8oz of Founders Kentucky stout which I've never seen in bottles, much less on tap. Decent selection of local beers such as Reuben and Elysian. The lady there was very helpful and friendly. Definitely worth checking out for beer snobs. read more

A1 Hop Shop 144th - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best bar in north Seattle. Not even close if your about the beer. Great selection and you can fill up to go. North Seattle and Shoreline is a graveyard for bars but this is one of the few good ones. Check it out. read more

Super friendly staff, great selection of beer and my panini was really good too! $3 Stella Artois .... much more affordable than the new Broadview Taproom for sure! TVs for watching the game and live music. We will definitely be back! read more

Gluten Free Beer, if you are looking for variety this place has more selection than PCC & Central Market. It was a pleasant surprise when they recently started stocking several options. read more

This spot is awesome! Something for everyone; dads, moms, kids, and pets. Beer, pinball, video games, beer, naan pizza, this place is brilliant! read more