I Stopped by Reuben's on the first real hot day of spring in Seattle and what a beautiful day it was. With lots of great outdoor seating, great beer and cider and wine available for people who like that instead, this was the perfect place to go. Do not let lines to get a beer stop you, as they move fast and the servers are friendly and the beer is in your hands in no time at all. Reuben's is the spot to be in Ballard for a fun day in the sun. read more

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In town for hubby's birthday and had to stop in for a flight. Loved them all but purchased the Silk and Pearls. Cool place, we will be back. Pretzel with mustard was yummy. read more

I've never had a bad day here. If I'm here, the pretty girl gave me her number, I got raise, or mercury is no longer in retrograde. The beer is great, the atmosphere is great, it's just great. read more

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COVID review: I have been coming to Reuben's Brews for years and have been here on many different occasions. The staff is always super friendly and the beers are some of my favorite in the Seattle area. Currently, you can visit and put your name on a waitlist and they will call you when your table is ready. On each of the tables, they have hand sanitizer pumps and QR codes to see the beer list. The tables are very well spread out with ropes dividing some of the areas. They ask to only send 1 person in from your table to order the beers and bring them to your table. They are not using glassware here, only recyclable cups for easy clean up where you should be bussing your own table. They are still dog-friendly and kid-friendly. There is typically a food truck in the front also that serves food, it changes all the time. For to-go beer, you can place an order online ahead of time and it is typically ready for pickup within 5-10 minutes. To pick up beer to-go, it is around the back side of the brewery. Overall, I think that Reuben's has done a great job making changes to serve guests safely and I would highly recommend coming here for beer at the brewery or to-go. read more

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Was very disappointed, ordered the fish and chips and received 1 small and 2 other TINY pieces of fish.... Was our first time trying this place and will never order again, they HAD to know that any customer would be disappointed with this order and it should never have left the kitchen read more

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Reubens has good food, good beer, and great service. Nothing more you could ask for from a brewery.

Great brews and great staff! They also really care about and give back to the local youth soccer community. This is definitely a local business to support. read more

I'm on the road 10 days a month and always try new craft beer in each city. I'm here to tell you that the Robust Porter is absolutely divine. Their description is spot on. Malty, caramel goodness. I had the fried chicken sandwich super delicious! I'm going back tomorrow and try something new. It happened that they had cans available at my hotel. I had two of those for dessert! nice work guys food, beer, staff; all were just perfect. read more

Can I say yummy grilled cheese and fries? Haha! My husband enjoyed the fish and chips, too. We were here for Tuesday early dinner and loved the relaxing environment and fun workers. read more

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Super fun place to hangout with family and friends. I had a fun interaction at the cashier who helped me choose my meal and beer. For someone new to Seattle, this was great service and some fun times spent at Reuben's read more

After trying many of the breweries on the outskirts of the 'core' breweries in the Ballard area, I ventured onto Reuben's brewery, which is also surrounded by many other tempting breweries ( plenty of time for that later.. although FOMO makes it tempting! Lol) I've tried a few of their core beers that are available at local stores and restaurants, but at the brewery they have a few that are only available there. Reminds me of Drakes in San Leandro that way.. part of the fun of exploring the breweries. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and on spot, ready for another pour or explaining the different brews. I enjoyed trying the wild fermentation ' Heart of the Wood' a refreshing taste of something different and similar to a gose or sour. Always enjoy changing it up from the IPAs , although I will say my second beer was a IPA that going along with the May the fourth be with you theme, was 'Phantasm Menace' which featured Galaxy and Comet hops ( of course) along with the added 'Phatasm' powder which is made from Sauvignon Blanc grape skins.. interesting and tasty! Worth taking a four pack home, to enjoy while geeking over a Star Wars movie or two.. lol. Anyway... a great Friday afternoon vibe, plenty of seating outside uncovered or open spaces to soak up the sun. They also have food available, which will be tried on a return visit. A great place to stop for brews, just by itself or to start or finish a beer crawl in the area. Parking can be a challenge in the area, so expect a walk before your crawl. SYOY! Cheers! read more

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3rd stop on our "pub crawl" and wish it was the last, because it is going to be hard for another establishment to top this place. 27 beers on tap, so something for everyone! The three of us consider ourselves to be pretty expert when it comes to rating stouts, porters, and especially barleywines. Since none of us like hoppy beers, we only drink these three styles year round. All three of us agree that the Instant Vintage XI barleywine was the best we have ever had. The Stouter Limits was also one of the top 3 stouts we've ever tried. Both were aged perfectly and made our mouth water just from their aroma. We got additional pours of both even though we still have a few other stops, thankfully we are walking! The robust porter was also well above average. I wish they had the barleywine and stout available to bring back home, but no such luck. As mentioned above, this place is going to be hard to top on the rest of our "pub crawl". FIVE+++ stars, well worth the drive and if only visiting one brewery in the Seattle area, this is the one you want! Across the street to stop #4...Great Notion. read more

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Reuben's is one of my favorite spots to catch a game or take a visiting group to. The onsite food service is delish, the bar service is super friendly, and there's plenty of space. read more

Loved the vibe at Reuben's! It made for a great Sunday spent enjoying beer. I know Reuben's is always a safe bet when I go somewhere else and see it on tap or when I see it at the store, but it was so fun to try a pint on draft at the actual brewery. They have a very extensive tap list and everyone is guaranteed to find something they like. I really enjoyed my hazy IPA. The patio also had really good vibes with all the families and dogs around. I can't wait to come back, especially on a nice weather day! This is a brewery worth waiting for. read more

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Reuben's has been definitely one of my go to breweries in the area for years as I think they have the tastiest beers in town. Love their outdoor area; you can ask them to turn on the overheads heaters if you get too chilled. Also really appreciate they have food trucks that are almost always there when they're open - as imbibing and eating go hand in hand. Be sure to check it out on one of your brewery crawls! read more

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Great beer. But silly that "no flights are done on weekends". As an out of state bartender I get it, but kinda ruined the experience for me. As the only one in line it just sounded like a cop out to me **Updating to a 2 star*** Because it turns out my bartender was LAZY and didn't want to go thru the effort of making a flight. 2 stars only for the Good IPA's read more

Still a 5 star 3 years later. I have been here many times. Each time is as good as the previous. They have changed a lot over the last 3 years, but its still a solid visit. I would highly recommend this place for sure. If you like, if you speciality beers, If you are in Seattle and like beer. Come here. Around here you can find many great Seattle Breweries as well. Come here one day. And do a quick tour of the surrounding area. I highly recommend it. Nothing bad to report. Its great beer. A great atmosphere, even better if its sunny. Guests are usually awesome. Plus they have dope Merch. Highly recommend. read more

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Probably the best brewery in the area in terms of IPA options and crowds. It was also fun being there and the BGM was hip. I enjoyed feeling like I was at a dayclub (minus the pool and the hard alch). Shall be back! read more

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During my week long trip to Seattle for holiday, I enjoyed Reuben's the most strictly for the beer. + All types of beer but I particularly enjoyed the hazy IPAs + Love the brand, I bought a hat as it was pretty cool logo + The 9th Anniversary that was going on was a lot of fun + Owners are super nice If you are a craft beer head, definitely give this a try when you bar hop in this area with the other places nearby. I can't wait until they do distro into California! read more

Plenty of outdoor space, seating, beer options, and restrooms. We tasted pretty much the whole menu and everything was great. Highly recommend, will be back again next time I'm in Seattle. read more

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Lots of outdoors seating at this spot!! It was very nice to sit outside, have a cold one and feel the breeze on your face after walking at crowded Pikes place! We got the hazealicious IPA, mind the gap and triumvirate. Loved the beers! Very dog friendly as well as a lot of people brought their furry friends. Very chill spot to hang out with friends! read more

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Reuben's has rapidly turned into my favorite Seattle brewery. Their beer is just so good! Each one is expertly crafted and a perfect version of what it is. I particularly like the Pilsner and Crikey IPA. As for the brewery itself, they managed to distinguish themselves amongst a sea of copy-paste warehouse style breweries with a fun atmosphere, awesome selection of beer and rich community feel. We visited on a Saturday afternoon in the early summer and the place was full without feeling packed or overcrowded. You could still order a drink in about 3 minutes. Seating was still available too - they have a large indoor/outdoor fess table setup as most breweries do. We will (and have) been back! read more

I love this place! It's perfect in summer! It's a great place to just grab a few. The seats aren't terribly comfortable so it's not a place to come if you've been on your feet all day. They are dog friendly! They also are kid friendly..... to friendly if you ask me. They were running around and spilling peoples drinks. Not cool. However I'm not blaiming Reubens. It's totally not their fault. Just be carful. 24 on tap!!!! COME ON! That's insane! This is the place to come if you want to try something not in your normal realm. They also have a food truck around the corner if you get hungry! Great vibes all around. Check this place out if you havnt already! read more

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Went there on Thursday night. The place was packed. All we heard all week while in Seattle was to go to Reubens. So we finally made our way over there. Good sized patio. Dog friendly which is nice. Looked like they do a lot of community program booths. I believe there were 24 on tap. That is awesome. The beer was really good. Friendly bartenders. Cheers. read more

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It's no secret that Reuben's has some of the best local beers - particularly if you like hazy beer! What I love about Reuben's: - Awesome beer, always. Reuben's has a solid lineup of innovative staples and always seems to be trying new and interesting stuff. I've had more of their beer than I could ever count, and have rarely found something I didn't like. Whether you're a traditionalist when it comes to beer, or like to be on the cutting edge, there's something for everyone. - Great staff and service. I can always count on being warmly received! - Pandemic precautions are observed consistently, which is much appreciated! Other stuff: - Reuben's gets a fair amount of tourist traffic. If you're planning on stopping in, wait times are frequently high, even with the cold weather. Unfortunately, you can only join the waitlist in-person, meaning you'll often have to kill some time by walking around the neighborhood, but there are plenty of spots nearby. I wish they'd add a remote waitlist join option. A couple of times I've joined the waitlist and haven't been notified of space becoming open, so there are some bugs. - While all tables are covered and there's some wind protection, there are no heaters anywhere. If you get cold easily, I'd recommend visiting during daylight hours. read more

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Great selection, excellent service, and a warm and inviting space! As far as breweries and taprooms go, this place is one to aspire to. Don't be alarmed by the seemingly very long line out the door - all items on tap are listed numerically on their large board so you just give the cashier your order and he or she will write it down on a card for the other person pouring the drinks. It is a very efficient process and a 20+ person line is broken down in about 5 minutes or less. I enjoyed all of the options available here - from sour, fruity, bitter, to dark - they literally have something for everyone here. You can also do a flight for $2 per 4 oz pour with no minimum or maximum number of pours. This is perfect if you don't want too many or if you just want the option to choose. Oh and also they are dog and children friendly. read more

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Reuben's Brewhouse This review is only on their cider. It was the least desirable cider I have had so far; however, my homie had their port and IPA (dont remember which one) and he was real happy about them. Wish they had sours available. read more

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Was actually quite disappointed with the beer itself. I definitely liked great notion a lot better and great notion is just across the street. The outdoor seating is really nice makes it very welcoming to hang out with friends. There are always a variety of food truck vendors outside so if you want something to snack on there is always food. read more

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The winter beers were just ok. A bit too sweet for me. The service was excellent! My wife loved the hotdog with the kimcheese, though she said it did get pretty spicy towards the end! read more

Incredibly friendly staff! This would be a great spot for the IPA lover! I enjoyed the plethora of outdoor seating and would absolutely return when visiting Ballard again! read more

This is a super solid place to get beers in Seattle. The beers thenselves are really good and the atmosphere is great as well. I heard that there were goats on some weekdays too but we ended up coming on the weekend so we missed them. We had both ipa and dark beers and both were pretty good. The seating is pretty cool with some unique standing tables and plenty of family style picnic table options. Just like a lot of breweries in the area it is really dog friendly which is always nice. The only main downside is that this is a very popular place so when you go here it will most likely be packed. Good - great beer - great atmosphere - goats on some summer weekdays - friendly staff Bad - bad/okay parking - crowded read more

Chill brewery in the middle of an industrial park, but that's pretty normal. Many streets in Seattle are just way too narrow and the ones around here were probably the narrowest I've seen. Careful while going down these roads! Inside was very expansive - huge tap board, a projector screen showing the game, and long communal benches along with tables for seating. Patio seating also fair game. Food truck was outside during our visit. They do full pours only or a taster flight of six 5oz pours where it's $2 per taster. Their *Crikey IPA* was loaded with Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy hops and was just so damn tasty and tropical. You can't go wrong with those hops ever! They also had a BBA Stout which seemed pretty standard, but still very noteworthy. Perfect base beer for a future BBA stout infused with vanilla, coffee, and more. There are a lot of breweries in this area, so we had to pick and choose, but I'd say this brewery was promising enough to recommend a visit to others. Plus, Stoup's is also worthwhile and a block away, so you should stop by here for sure. read more

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My niece took me here while visiting Seattle. Great beer selection. Solid all around, huge variety of styles on tap. You will definitely find something to satisfy your taste. Cool vibe and atmosphere. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Highly Recommended. read more

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Stopped in here back in January and was amazed at the selection of beers and the quality as well. I wish I had more than one opportunity to visit. There is no way you can embrace all the selection going here just once. They had 24 beers on the menu when I stopped in, and several more that were available but not yet on the menu. I will certainly be back next time I am in the area, no doubt about it. The staff was great, very engaged and helpful in weeding through all the great options to get to the ones that are likely to hit the mark of your taste and preference. They also suggest some that might work, but aren't in your wheel house of comfort. The nitro dry stout, imperial IPA, imperial stout, imperial black IPA and roasted rye IPA were all superb. Still not a fan of the sours... read more

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Large patio, seems to be a long term installation vs temporary. Dog friendly. Warm pretzel machine. Communal seating and barrel seating. Nice space for larger groups. Good quality beer. Food truck options for food. read more

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Such a fun place in a chill neighborhood.Great atmosphere staff and beverages/food.They even have beverages to purchase to take home.

Amazing staff, great location, and some of the best IPA/hazy IPAs in Seattle! Visited Reubens during the pandemic and I must say they are doing such a great job with plenty of hand sanitizers available, tables spaced apart (all outdoors, only 6 people allowed on each table), and explaining their rules to all customers. I enjoy their Lily White and have not tried any other cos I love this one so much. But they have a lot of beer options to suit everyone's palette. Parking is easy there is ample amount of parking around and well if you want to brewery hop then this is the best place to start and end. It's such a fun place to relax and have a beer with friends. If you are hungry, they usually have a food truck that you can order from. All in all a fun safe place to hangout. read more

I'm not really a fan of the brewery itself. The beer is good. The staff is not very friendly every single time I go. It's usually pretty crowded so it's not very relaxing to hang out and have a beer. If you like being at crowded college parties, this would be the place to drink. read more

Ballard is a hub of breweries and Reubens is the best of the lot. Visited Reubens 3 times during the pandemic and I must say that it feels safe with all the precautions taken. Tables are at safe distances from each other, all outdoors, equipped with sanitizer and only 6 people allowed on one table. Prepare for long wait times though on fridays and weekends. (Over an hour). The "Lily White" is hands down the best brew Reuben has to offer. Also like their Pilsner. With winter now approaching, I wish Reubens installed heaters for their outdoor seating similar to other breweries in the area. Sitting outside is almost impossible without a heater in Winter/Fall weather in Seattle. read more

Solid brews in a fun vibrant environment. Very affordable too compared to a few other places. Parking is pretty easy with a number of spots in the median usually available outside of the rush. I had the INK- imperial dark IPA that is solid good. My partner had imperial IPA which is ok only - its thick and strong but lack of flavors. They have food truck on site too with plenty seatings outside. Overall, this is a good place read more

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