10 Best Breweries in Renton

"As the name would suggest, this Queen Anne brewery’s space is made for outdoor imbibing. The rooftop patio is outfitted with picnic tables, ideal for a few rounds with friends over board games (dogs and kids are allowed, too). There’s usually a food truck in the parking lot, and heaters and a basket of heavy blankets if the evening turns brisk (online takeout options can be found here)."

"Here’s another choice where you need to get the right location to experience the rooftop enjoyment. Stuck in the wonderful Queen Anne segment of the city, the view is the Fremont Cut and Salmon Bay, while the drinks are loads of wonderful IPA’s, porters, and some alternative pales that beer snobs require."

"If you’re looking for a chill place to day drink, you’re in good hands at Rooftop Brewing. Which if you didn’t read the context clues is a brewery located on a roof. Take in the view of the Queen Anne warehouse-looking buildings and the tiny sliver of Lake Union."

"Cult favorite with a constantly changing selection of craft beers Located in a garage that backs up to a railbed, this pristinely white/comfortably modern brewery and taproom is one of the city’s most beloved brewers, despite doing things a bit differently than most of their Northwest counterparts. They have a special focus on yeast-driven beers including saisons and farmhouse ales, and most of their brews undergo secondary fermentation, which means they’re aged until the brewers think their ready, so you’ll just have to show up and take what you can get."

"Holy Mountain Brewing Company is known for its vibrant craft beer scene in Seattle. Opened in 2014, it focuses on the barrel aging program, mixed fermentation and classic Belgian beers, hoppy pale ales and Stouts. Their beers are old across taprooms in the city, available in six packs and twelve packs in department stores or can be enjoyed on site at the pub on Elliott Ave"

"When two longtime friends opened Holy Mountain in Seattle’s Interbay Neighborhood in 2015, beer geeks immediately took notice. Its discreet location near the train tracks is simply a front. Some of the best beers being brewed in Seattle—foudre-aged saisons, bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts—lay within the sleek, dark warehouse."

"Reuben’s Brews is a family-owned craft brewery in Seattle and is the most decorated brewery with over 200 medals for their beers!. Try their Crikey IPA, Mind the Gap IPA, Robust Porter, Gose, Wolfsburg Helles and Gobsmacked IPA. Check out their taproom for weekly tasting tours and Brewtap to enjoy food with your beer. Food trucks such as QT Tacos, Burger Planet, Friday Tamale Lunch, and Frelard Tamales frequent the brewery."

"Rueben’s Brews is outfitted with 25 taps and walls draped with awards. The welcoming Ballard taproom offers an outdoor patio for enjoying weekend food trucks, as well as root beer, ginger beer, juice, and sparkling water for children, expecting mothers, and those that just want to take it easy. Learn MoreSee on Map"

"Over in Ballard, check out Reuben's Brews, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 164 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 5010 14th Ave."

"One of the largest producers of craft beers and barrel aged beers in Seattle, Fremont Brewing is a popular brewery that brews small-batch artisan beers. All of their ingredients are sourced locally- hops from the Yakima Valley, water form the Cedar River in the Cascade Mountains. Their focus on sustainability and buying organic and local is what sets them apart."

"Fremont Brewing Company is easily findable, thanks to the crowded bike racks and sprawling beer garden filled with picnic tables and plants. Grab a table near the entrance and you’ll likely have waterfront views, or venture into the industrial interior where a fireplace and communal tables make it easy to make new friends."

"Possibly the Northwest's most popular brewery Ahhhhh, Fremont. Center of the universe. And arguably the center of Seattle's brewing universe, thanks to its series of small-batch artisan beers made with local ingredients by a long-time environmentalist/community organizer in a very sustainable way."

"You can probably assume what type of beer Cloudburst specializes in based on their name. Started by an experimental brewmaker from another Seattle company, Cloudburst is all about brightness and brews with a little extra “oomph.” You’ll certainly find IPA’s here, but they’re not exactly the traditional ones you’d find on any old tap. Their oatmeal brown ale is tinged with a toasted coconut, their nitro milk stout is cured for extra flavor, and all their brews have interesting names for you to explore."

"The charm of this tiny windowless space, tucked in an old brick building a few blocks north of Pike Place Market, is the pioneering craft beer and the characters who cheers with it. Just try the Market Fresh 14, made with hibiscus and passionfruit, or The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruders, a nitro double chocolate stout, and you’ll see why."

"Hilliard's opened its doors in October of 2011 with a focus on beer in cans and an industrial-chic ambience that draws beer drinkers from near and far. Thanks to its location in the Ballard beer bubble, visitors can stop in here before or after checking out other neighborhood drinking holes. Founded by Ryan Hilliard and Adam Merkl, the staff has gradually expanded, as has the beer list."

"Tucked away in Ballard this location is a great space for groups of all sizes, taking advantage of this taproom being converted from an old car service garage. They have various beers on tap along with their canned beer selection available for tasting. I enjoyed their Boombox IPA in their glasses that look like a beer can without the top."

"Offbeat beers from an off-the-beaten path brewery I swear this relatively unheralded brewery didn’t make this list because it's like, a half-mile from my house. It made it 'cause they're serving interesting, often distinctly European-style beers with Northwest ingredients -- try The Lady, a juicy and floral sour, or if you're feeling really bold, the 11% abv Time Crises, a triple with notes of papaya and lemon -- all from a utilitarian taproom in an industrial park just South of the Ballard Locks."

"This family-run brewery in Magnolia has stealthily crept under the radar for several years. Now it’s finally getting the recognition it deserves with its approachable atmosphere (think board games and old school video games), food trucks that circle through, and—namely—by brewing some of the best sour beers in Seattle. Courtesy Reuben's Brews"

"Sure, this company makes other brews too, but if your jam is in sour beer, you can’t do better than Urban Family. Combining fruits like raspberry, mango, passionfruit, blueberry, boysenberry, lemon and even some other puckering flavors like strawberry lemonade, this is the quintessential summer beer establishment."

"After several delays, this long-awaited brewery opened its stunning, vaguely (and appropriately) farmhouse-inspired taproom earlier this year to much acclaim thanks to their funky Farmhouse-style and wild beers, mostly saisons and sours that are made almost exclusively with Northwest ingredients, many of which have actually been foraged by the brewers. Highlights include the oak-aged Elenor ale fermented on blue elderberries, and IPA-ish Bobbi made with three kinds of hops and barley/malt from the Skagit Valley. How to order: In their taproom/beer garden"

"This rustic urban brewpub is famous for its farmhouse ales and an outdoor heated patio. Their small batch beer specials include Heinrich, Tove, Rankin and Bobbi. They use locally sourced hops from the Yakima Valley and peaches from the Cascade mountains to make their beers, Wines and Ciders."

"Located in Kirkland’s luxurious waterfront Woodmark Hotel, Still Spa is an Eastside gem. The beautifully-designed health and beauty spa provides an atmosphere that is relaxing in its own right. Add Still Spa’s customizable high-end treatments and friendly, knowledgeable staff, and you’ve got the recipe for a seriously rejuvenating staycation."

"Head to this marina resort across Lake Washington from Seattle for fresh air and pampering. Spa treatments include the Mount Rainier stone revival massage, head-to-toe waxing and creative facials. Guest rooms are tranquil, with understated decor, plush beds and a dreamy pillow menu with options for resting your head."

"Between Bellevue and Kirkland, east of the Seattle metro area, Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa lets you bypass city grit for a more refined retreat. Each guest room has muted tones, plush robes and a spacious bathroom. Wander or bike one of the trails next to Lake Washington, or take a kayak to Yarrow Point."

"Ancient Asian healing rituals blend harmoniously with modern-day spa luxuries and PNW vibes at Bellevue’s swanky Yuan Spa. In addition to first-rate body treatments, highlights of the Yuan Spa experience include a mood-lit steam sauna and complimentary refrigerated cold towels, eye-relaxing cucumber slices and exfoliating salt-scrub bars. Forty-five bucks gets you a day’s access to everything but personalized treatments from the spa’s trained professionals."

"And finally, we have to cap the list with Yuan Spa which offers your classic spa services. But they have a focus on Eastern Hollistic practices so you can also have services like cupping. So if you’re looking to try something new be sure to check out Yuan Spa."

"This is the closest to a full day spa experience you will get in the Seattle area. What I mean by that is that they have a sauna, steamroom, and hydrotherapy pools in addition to their services."

"This Japanese bakery slings matcha macarons and savory curry buns, but the sugar coated hero is the Crunchy Cream: filled with vanilla custard and covered in cereal cornflakes—the real breakfast of champions. Then there’s green tea danishes and green tea cookies, as well as a cache of glossy tarts and treats touched with a bit of Asian influence, all of which issue from the ovens of Fuji Bakery in Bellevue, Interbay, and Chinatown–International District."

"website | neighborhood: Interbay | what to get: egg salad sando, beef curry bun, and crunchy cream doughnut | cost: ~$5. You’ll be hard pressed to find cheap eats under $5 in Seattle, but Fuji Bakery is one of those places. It’s a bakery on an unassuming area of Elliott Ave in Interbay that’s easy to fly by on the busy road."

"This low-key pastry has the look of a slim baby baguette or an upside-down hot dog bun. Bite into it and the chew is closer to a dinner roll, with a sweet core of pudding-like vanilla cream. It’s simple, yes, but sublime."

"Bill Hart’s Southern-style pie shop isn’t just homey, it’s actually located in a house. The converted residence between two busy arterials even has a sign asking visitors to keep their feet off the chaise lounge in one of the side rooms. Another good rule at the Mt. Baker store is to purchase whatever the friendly counterperson tells you is fresh from the oven, whether it’s old-fashioned bean pie, chess pie, or the velvety, down-home sweet potato."

"La Parisienne lives up to its name as one of the best bakeries in Seattle for a French patisserie. This bakery prides themselves on being genuinely French in their selection of croissants, macarons, éclairs, and so much more. A friendly staff that is passionate about their work will answer any questions you have and make recommendations."

"Microsoft founder Bill Gates is another in that prestigious list of Seattleites and in 2012, a visitor center for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation opened near the foot of the Space Needle. This has been expanded in the last few years to become a Discovery Center”. Using plenty of interactivity, the exhibits document the impact of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation around the world, as it aims to improve lives and tackle the big challenges facing the world."

"At the Discovery Center, you’ll encounter powerful stories about the impact of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners toward improving the quality of life for billions of people. Our interactive exhibits let you explore first-hand bold, innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing communities around the globe. Discovery Center Website"

"Also often referred to as MOHAI, The Museum of History and Industry celebrates Seattle's position as a leader in innovation and industry. This education facility also catalogs the events that led to Seattle's rise as an important port city. The True Northwest exhibit takes tourists on a journey through the region's history, from Native American cultures through the present, exploring how geography and cultural events like the Gold Rush helped shape the Emerald City."

"Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily (10am to 8pm on Thursdays in July and August and every first Thursday of the month). Wish to know more about the city you’re visiting?. Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) offers you an insight into its rich and storied past."

"Kids and adults alike will appreciate the entertaining exhibits that show how the Northwest’s environment and diverse population have influenced its development. Be sure to check out the temporary exhibits as well. View this post on Instagram"

"With an extensive collection of world art, from Ancient American to Modern Art to Mediterranean to Islamic to Oceanic to Native American, The Seattle Art Museum, located downtown near the Pike Place Market, is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. They’ve also got a sister Seattle Asian Art Museum in Capitol Hill and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront, which are equally worth exploring. But if you find yourself in Seattle for a day and pressed for time, a visit to Seattle Art Museum is a safe choice, as it’s the most all-encompassing collection you’ll find in Seattle."

"The Seattle Art Museum’s sleek and contemporary digs are as artful as the works that inhabit it. As an institution of Seattle’s art scene, it’s a must-see for any visiting art lover. And while it's not uncommon that a museum’s exhibits play second-fiddle to the permanent collections, here they are one of the main attractions."