Ballard Breweries, Food Included

Craft Beer Tasting Tour in Ballard Brewery District with Food

★ 4.9 29 reviews

2 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $99 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Snacks: Snacks included, not a full meal
Run by: Rogue City

Overview

This Rogue City walk starts at Cookie's Country Chicken on NW Ballard Way and works through the brewery district with food built in. Over 2.5 hours, a guide leads a group of no more than 12 people to Jolly Roger Taproom, Stoup Brewing and Fair Isle Brewing, with eight beer tastings across the three breweries along the way. Between the beer stops, the group eats: chicken at the meeting point and empanadas at Maria Luisa Empanadas. Bottled water is available on request.

The route passes several other breweries without going in, including Maritime Pacific, Rooftop Brewing, Obec and Urban Family, so the walk itself doubles as a short tour of the neighborhood. Guides talk about Ballard's history and its craft beer scene as you go, and reviewers repeatedly say they learned a lot and discovered breweries they would not have found on their own. The tour begins at 13:30 and ends back at the same meeting point.

It suits travellers who like beer and want a relaxed afternoon in a walkable Seattle neighborhood outside the downtown core. One reviewer called it worth the drive to Ballard. Gratuities are not included. Show up ready to eat, as the listing puts it, but not starving.

Patio tables outside a brick brewery building on a Seattle street

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages
Snacks
Bottled water (Available upon request)

Not Included

Gratuities (Optional and Appreciated)

Itinerary

Meet at Cookie's Country ChickenMeet the guide outside Cookie's Country Chicken at 907 NW Ballard Way #100 at the 13:30 start. The stop lasts 20 minutes and includes chicken tastings. Maritime Pacific Brewery is passed by on the way.
Jolly Roger TaproomA 30-minute stop with admission included. Rooftop Brewing Company is passed by en route.
Stoup BrewingAnother 30-minute stop with admission included. Obec Brewing and Urban Family Brewing Company are passed by.
Maria Luisa EmpanadasA 20-minute food stop with admission included, where the empanada tastings happen.
Fair Isle BrewingThe final 30-minute brewery stop with admission included.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back at Cookie's Country Chicken, 2.5 hours after the start.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this fits your plans.

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Food and drink. Eight beer tastings across three breweries are included, plus chicken at the first stop and empanadas later. Bottled water is available if you ask for it. Gratuities are not included and are optional.
Pace and fitness. The tour runs at a walking pace between the stops over 2.5 hours. Several reviewers called the pacing good and the distances short, and the neighborhood is easy to walk. Surfaces on the route are wheelchair accessible according to the listing.
Group feel. Groups are capped at 12 travellers.
What to bring. The listing does not specify a packing list. Come ready to eat, since food is served across two stops, and dress for walking outdoors between breweries.
Weather and timing. The tour starts at 13:30. One reviewer called it a great way to spend a sunny day. There is some walking outdoors between venues, so check the forecast before you set out.
Photography. One reviewer mentioned seeing seals during the tour. Several also said they enjoyed discovering breweries and corners of the neighborhood they had not found on their own.

$99from, per person

2 hours 30 minutesduration

4.9across 29 guest reviews

12guests at most

Common issues. A few honest caveats come up. One reviewer felt the guide's transitions between stops could have been smoother and that not everything mentioned was covered within the time, so some flexibility helps. The listing notes the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Gratuities are not included, and cancellations inside the 24-hour window before the start time receive no refund.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Ballard Brewery Tour?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours. It starts at 13:30 and ends back at the same meeting point, Cookie's Country Chicken on NW Ballard Way.

Is Food Included On The Tour?

Yes. Food tastings are included at two stops: chicken at Cookie's Country Chicken and empanadas at Maria Luisa Empanadas. Eight beer tastings across three breweries are also included, and bottled water is available on request. The only listed exclusion is gratuities, which are optional.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is outside Cookie's Country Chicken, 907 NW Ballard Way #100, Seattle. Meet the guide on NW Ballard Way. The listing asks that you do not ask the restaurant staff to confirm tour details. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport to the start.

Is The Tour Accessible For Wheelchairs Or Strollers?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, transportation on the tour is wheelchair accessible, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed and the meeting point is near public transportation.

How Many People Are In The Group?

The tour has a maximum of 12 travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancelling less than 24 hours before the start gives no refund, and changes requested inside that window are not accepted. The cut-off times use the experience's local time.