The woman that helped me was super sweet and helpful. I got a really tasty fruity beer that I liked. I took my dog who was welcome inside and out on their patio. If I had spent longer on north bend I would have been there every day because the ambiance was so cozy and calm. read more

I'm updating my review to 5 stars based on the friendliness of their beertenders. I've visited at least 10 times since my last review and enjoy how friendly they are, especially when sitting at the bar. read more

Volition Brewing - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

This is one of those breweries that quietly becomes *your* place. Volition Brewing isn't just somewhere I stop by, it's somewhere I go regularly, because it consistently delivers on all the things that matter. The beer is excellent, especially the seasonal releases. There's always something on tap that makes you slow down, pay attention, and then mentally note, "I need to have this again before it's gone." Thoughtful, well-balanced, and clearly brewed with care. The space has real personality. Han frozen in carbonite on the wall... solo, no Jabba in sight. It sets the tone immediately. Add pinball machines (yes, real pinball), and it feels more like a hangout than a tasting room. There are pinball tournaments! The staff is a huge part of why I keep coming back: friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. They know the beer, they like the beer, and it shows. Bonus points for being able to bring in local food. Grab something nearby, bring it in, pair it with a great pint, and you're set. They often have food trucks outback, which is great for those nights when you aren't in the mood to cook. Dinner + beer all in one spot. Amazing beer, amazing staff, and a space that gets it right. Volition is exactly what a local brewery should be. read more

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I'm not a bee drinker but I love going to breweries for their cider. With that being said I tried the Tieton which is a sparkling pomegranate. This drink alone made me come back a second time while on my trip. One of the best things about this place is that they have indoor and beautiful outdoor seating and it's dog and kid friendly!!! This alone is great for parents who want a trip the brewery. Regarding the food, they do have food trucks with a lot of options within walking distance. Literally feet away, you can order your food and take it back to the brewery. The staff is friendly and the bathrooms are clean. I will definitely be coming back to Volition While visiting the area. read more

Such a cute brewery with a beer garden area - welcome to dogs! Love getting the beer flight to try the different options. The dairy beer was actually my favorite. Amazing service, the person at the front was very informative and gave great recommendations. Love the local beer here! read more

Volition Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

We love breweries cause they're much easier for us with kids (plus the beer helps). Coming down from the pass, we wanted a rest stop. This was perfect cause Cascadia Pizza truck was just next door. Volition allows you to bring the pizza in so beer and pizza? Win-win! I started with a flight. Each beer I tried was delicious. The surprising standout for me was their Pie Shoppe sour. Super juicy and tart. Loved it! All their other offerings were solid as well. Mark of a great brewmaster! So good in fact I decided to take home a taster glass. Friendly beertenders and great clientele. Solid brewery! We'll likely make this a common stop when coming back from Snoqualmie. read more

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Nice brewery in north bend! Nice inside area and a cool back "patio" area. the west coast IPA I had was really good Would come back again if in the area. read more

Staff was very friendly. We got a flight to share & liked the Space Bike the most with Beer Goggles being a close second. Big plus that it is dog friendly & has pinball for something fun to do. read more

Volition Brewing - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Great brewery with a great vibe and a large selection of beers. Lots of indoor seating and a very large outdoor seating area to the side and outback. They even have fire areas where you can buy a s'mores pack to make s'mores. Trivia night on Monday night. Also lots of games to borrow and play. Food truck I believe on most nights. The night we visited they had a delicious Vietnamese food truck. Service was good and answered questions about the beer. read more

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Quaint place. Lots of Sci-fi memorabilia around (love that!). 3 legit pinball machines to play as well. They have an order up bar. The beer was awesome. I had the Encyclopedia Galactica - excellent hazy IPA. Snacks are available but you can order pizza from Cascadia nearby. Didn't try that but love the options. Only complaint is that it was very cold in the establishment (64^F). Come on don't be so skimpy with the heat! read more

Great beer, great atmosphere, great service! We were on a hiking trip and were lucky enough to find Volition after a long day. We only wish they had a location in San Diego. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Worth the drive from Woodinville. My wife and I are Hazy snobs. Volition had 3 on draft!! Space Bike hazy IPA is worth the drive!! Fabulous friendly staff. Busy has all get out. Lots and Lots of customers. Comfortable environment. Will be making that drive a lot! read more

We got stuck in traffic and I'm so glad; we found this gem of a brewery next to an amazing pizza food truck. The service graciously let us bring in the pizza and provided an excellent brew. It's a welcoming country atmosphere with some pin ball machines for the kids. Dogs welcome! read more

Good brewery. Nice to sit outside in the summer. Kids love the pinball machines (cost money). It's a fun place to chill and have a beer every once in awhile. read more

Friendly staff and solid beers. If you're a star wars fan they even have a Star Wars corner with some memorabilia. Nothing like a beer after a hike in the area. read more

I have been to Volition twice now. Once by myself and another time with Steve. My first time here I got a wonderful, creamy golden ale on nitro as well as a saison, What Would Bobby Do. I enjoyed my beers that I thought when Steve and I were in the area on a separate trip he should have the opportunity to go to their taproom. That time I got the Master Sword, a coffee stout which was perfect for the chilly weather we were experiencing at the time! I'm impressed with how spacious the taproom is if you include outside seating as it goes back quite a ways! The inside is bright, clean and cheerful. Love the Frozen Han Solo in Carbonite replica up against the wall as you come in but I'm a total Star Wars geek. Definitely going to keep this brewery in mind for whenever I'm back in town because the beer is well crafted and the taproom relaxing and enjoyable! read more

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Great spot with a wide range of locally made beers and ciders. For first timers, I'd order a flight ($2/taster) and try a variety of styles created here in Washington. The people who work here are friendly and know A LOT about the art/science of brewing. It's a welcoming place to learn about how they do it... or just enjoy a good beverage in a nice-looking bar! read more

Man, I haven't had beer this good in a long time. I'm so glad my friend wanted to check out Volition Brewing while we were in North Bend, as this is a must stop in the area for beer snobs. It's some of the best beer around. We came here on a Saturday late afternoon and the place was pretty busy, but we were able to get a seat towards the back area, which was more quiet than the front. They allow you to taste the beers before ordering a pint, which was nice. I had the Tomorrow's Problems IPA, which was a double IPA and my favorite beer here. Really freakin' good if you love IPAs and hoppy beers. I also had their other IPA that was a very west coast style IPA, which was solid. You really can't go wrong here. If beer isn't your thing, they also had local wines on tap. The space was very chill. Located in downtown North Bend where all the businesses are located, street parking can be easily found and is walking distance to other spots. There was a food truck that most people were getting food from nearby, so you can bring your own food here. Loved all the dogs here and how friendly the staff were. Volition Brewing is my new favorite Washington brewery! read more

Volition Brewing - IPAs - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

What a cool space. I met friends here for a birthday celebration. Good beers and great company. The crew is very nice and friendly. A food truck was outside in the alley. They are dog friendly. read more

Volition Brewing - Beer - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

This place is definitely fun atmosphere and staff is super friendly! The beers are tasty and though we didn't try the food--it looks super tasty...food truck outside! read more

The beers I would rate a 4.5 as they have some great IPAs, and I used to love coming here but with the addition of pinball machines this is no longer a place to go hang out with friends. I love kids and I put in time with my own kids, but when I go to hang out with friends I don't want toddlers running around and elementary school age kids sitting at the bar!!! Last 2 times I went in there were elementary school age kids sitting on the high tops at the bar drinking soda right next to the adults drinking beer. I am sorry, but I would have never brought my kid into this type of brewery nor given them sugary soda...anyway, it's just weird to have so many young kids and strollers in a place that serves only alcohol. I am going to find other places where I can enjoy being an adult. Too bad, as they do have good beer. read more

Great place to gather in NB. Always busy with people and their furry friends (dogs and occasionally a cat). Staff is typically friendly however there are some who don't make you feel as welcome as others. Food trucks offer a variety throughout the week. I'd check the schedule online if you're wanting to eat there. The butcher nextdoor also has yummy sandwiches and bbq. The beer is good! They sometimes lack a variety but not for long. read more

We had a great time. Excellent hazy ipa. Food truck with decent food. North Bend has changed so much since the 90's.

Great hangout in my hometown North Bend. Good selection of brews and cool to sit outside in the summer months. There is almost always a food truck and you also have the Cascadia pizza truck a few feet away. Highly recommended. read more

Volition Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

After hitting the Safeway gas in North Bend, I used the super cool air station there for my low tire... man I could use a beer after being that productive. Drove 3 minutes to Volition brewing (2nd time here). I walked past the food trucks.. all looked good, but my reward for hard work was a beer. 3 IPA's on tap, 2 sours, festbier and others. I tried the fresh hop IPA (Subtle Departure). It was a smooth well rounded IPA with Chinook Hops (WA hops!!). I relaxed at the wood bar and caught up on some football on the big screen. Lots of families and friends were hanging out and lots of cute dogs. It's a chill vibe and you can also sit in the brewery. Visit North Bend, get gas, shop at the outlets and get beer at Volition Brewing. read more

Volition Brewing - IPA at the bar - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Nice brewery in north bend! I had the summer wheat which was light and crisp. It was a decent sized space and the staff were very friendly. Definitely a good stop! read more

Volition Brewing - Summer session ale - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

This is such a cute little brewery in a picturesque mountain town. I loved the string lights and the Volition sign that changes colors. This dog friendly brewery also has a great selection of beers and ciders to choose from. My favorite was the Scotch Ayla on nitro, such a smooth and boldly flavored beer. The service was also great, they were able to answer all my questions and were very friendly. Highly recommend this North Bend brewery! read more

Volition Brewing - Beer flights - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

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Great brewery. We tried a flight and all of the beers were solid. It seems like a great hangout place, plus they had somebody selling their beer infused cakes in the back. We took a slice of that home. It was delicious! If I could remember what the name of the bakery was, I would add it to this review. read more

Nice space, friendly staff and great selection of beers. Rotating food trucks on site. read more

Volition Brewing - Porter - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Another great brewery conveniently located close for an after work draft. Located in downtown North Bend. Curiosity finally caught up with me, wanting to try their Ghost House oat imperial stout series, they bring out around Halloween. I did tasters of the Ghost house, Donut Ghost house, and Secret Ghost house, all flavorfully delicious and lethal... high octane ABV! The regular Ghost house has a choice of regular and nitro.. naturally I tried the nitro.. for the extra creaminess and smoothness, lots of chocolate and coffee overtones, I can imagine the whole series would be great in a brandy sifter, slowly warming to room temperature, adding more and more depth and flavors. The Donut Ghost house had the added coffee and coconut flavors, just adding more depth to it. Delicious! The secret Ghost house was barrel aged in Copperworks whiskey oak barrels, definitely more flavors and for sure a great one to allow to warm up, with sips. I also tried a few of the wet hop IPAs, Waygate w/ Strata and Subtle departure with Chinook hops, both with hoppy deliciousness. Great vibe, friendly service, people of all ages enjoying great beers. So if you find yourself driving through downtown North Bend, stop in, they have all types of beer, from pilsners, wine/beer hybrids, saisons, IPAs, Stouts. Also ciders and wines. Food trucks scheduled also. Not to mention a beautiful view of Mount Si. Happy yelping! God bless and Cheers! read more

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Great time and well organized in the world of COVID. Clearly marked arrows for ordering and flow of traffic. The seating is spaced apart and they make sure to clean the tables real quick and provide enough seating. They have seating on the side and an outdoor seating area. The beer selections is extensive and they named are as a wonderful nod to sci-fi. My hubby and I each did a flight and then a bigger glass of our favorite. My favorite was Cosmic Singularity. New England style IPA, super tasty but we tried all the IPA's and they were good too. Nice selection of brews with sours, stouts, IPAs and ales. We were told they have a rotating menu. The carbonite Han is really cool. The bathroom was well kept and clean. read more

Volition Brewing - View of Mt. Si from the beer garden out back! - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Absolutely gorgeous backdrop of mountain ranges, great variety of local and "guest" beers (fruity, dark, light), and ciders. Awesome staff, lots of seating! They had nachos for food when I went. Such a great addition to downtown North Bend - great stop for a refreshing drink after a hike. read more

I had a blast here. Wish it was a little warmer this weekend, but dogs are allowed inside. Its a lovely area and establishment. I would love to and plan on returning in the near future. Its a very peaceful 45 minute drive from Tacoma and I cant even guarantee that to Reubens/fremont in Seattle. Our next hike will add a trip here as well. The beer was great, the staff friendly. Dogs were chill and fun to see, and the vibe is super chill. I will be back and I cannot wait!! read more

I realllllly wanted to like this place. It's always busy so many people must enjoy it. To me, it's just OK. Perhaps their success lies in the fact that there are no other breweries in NB. So hats off to owners for capitalizing on that. We have purchased 3 kegs and stopped by for beers a handful of times. I wanted to give this place a real shot but I'm not particularly fond of the vibe. I think we may have had one positive interaction with employees here. Everyone else seemed to be having a shit day or just not really interested in connecting with customers. When in a food or beverage service industry, part of your success lies with having a quality product that people want. The rest of the success lies with delivering the product in a way that creates happy customers who want to return. read more

Wish I could write a more positive review....but due to their poor service and questionable product, I cannot.... I had seen this new brewery pop up in North Bend awhile ago (Volition) and been wanting to check it out, so my wife & I decided to drop in while doing errands. At first we stood waiting in a line at the end of the bar to get drinks but then we saw a few vacant seats at the bar, so we decided to sit....BIG MISTAKE!! It seems that, as soon as we sat down at the bar....WE BECAME INVISIBLE!! Yep, that's right! While others were getting served at the bar (and from the line), my wife & I sat.... and sat.... and.... sat.... ...patiently at first, but when 5 minutes turns into 10, and 10 into 15, and so on, patience wanes.... I finally got the attention of one of the THREE servers behind the bar and asked if we were supposed to get back in the line to place an order and then sit back down at the bar (knowing full well that this wasn't the case, seeing others sitting next to us getting served...), she smugly replied 'no, I didn't see you sitting there' and asked what we wanted....WTF?! It is by no means a large bar, maybe a total of 10 bar stools, very easy for servers to see when new people come and sit, especially considering the servers are only a few feet away and with having THREE of them! And yet....the server says she didn't see us???!!!.....again, WTF!!!!! My wife ordered the Psyche Pale Ale and I ordered the Bendigo Blonde Ale....we're both big fans of German style pilsners and such, but couldn't find anything similar on the menu, so we hoped that the ales might work. Unfortunately, my wife's Psyche Pale Ale had a hinting flavor of garbage (or at least, what I imagine garbage might taste like based on it's putrid odor), and my Bendigo Blonde was some sort of 'pucker face' beer that was dryer than the driest of dry wines...maybe it was supposed to be that way, like a sour-beer, but the menu described it as smooth, which it was not. End result; Lousy service AND bad tasting beer...and yet....this place was BUSY!! I think this shows how hard-up North Bend is with getting new establishments to tryout, it's been the same handful of restaurants and bars for years and years in North Bend....but they've survived through COVID and everything else, so there's a reason they're still in business. Next time we stop for a brew in North Bend it'll be one at of those other places, NOT Volition. P.S.; reading through the more positive reviews, I swear many of them sound like they're written by the same person! Same theme, same points, just worded & written slightly differently....hmmm..... P.P.S.; if you're wanting a beer from a brewery in the vicinity, I suggest Snoqualmie Falls Brewery, less than 10 minutes from Volition and with EXCELLENT SERVICE and decent beers; https://www.fallsbrew.com and if you're willing to do more of a drive, Dru Bru at Snoqualmie Pass also has EXCELLENT SERVICE and I must say, they have some VERY EXCEPTIONAL BEERS!! https://www.drubru.com/taprooms-and-brewery/ attached pick has us enjoying some true German beer....not at Volition... read more

Volition Brewing - Nothing like the real deal! :-) - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

Volition Brewing is one of my absolute favorite places! I've met and become friends with some great people through their events. Having pinball in the taproom is such a great addition and such a fun thing to do while enjoying the best beer around. I can't recommend this brewery enough. The staff is so friendly and there is always something to do while there, board games, live music, the artist alley and pinball. Such a fun and inviting place to hang with your friends and enjoy beer! read more

Back in October, a small group of us hiked Rattlesnake Ridge and wanted to grab drinks afterward. A quick Google search led us to Volition, and we were glad it did! I can't find the names of the beers we tried online, but one was a hazy IPA that the fellas in my group really, really liked. I tried a stout (maybe an oatmeal stout?) and I loved it, my favorite one so far in Washington. Definitely check it out if you're near North Bend! They have outdoor seating, too, in the back of the building and dogs are allowed. read more

Volition Brewing - Hazy IPA and stout. - Breweries Near Me - North Bend, Washington

I heard the drive from Redmond toNorth Bend was beautiful...so I needed a destination (insert Volition Brewery.) Neither the drive nor the beer disappointed! As a matter of fact both of them broke into my top 5 in Washington! Keep being awesome! read more

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Good brewery solid IPAs I wish these guys sold metal brewery signs I would love to rep them in my man cave

Very excited to have found this place right in the middle of downtown North Bend. Their inside seating was spacious and inviting but what was really exciting (especially during Covid times) was the large outdoor seating area. They have multiple covered gazebos with gas fire tables, perfect for unwinding after a wet fall hike (or a winter snowshoe outing). My flight of four beers was tasty and I'm looking forward to stopping by again to sample more of their offerings. No food here, but they may have a food truck and you can bring your own. read more