Visiting Seattle in 2025

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by ComradePalmer, Jul 14, 2025.

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  1. ComradePalmer

    ComradePalmer Pundit (855) Jul 27, 2015 California

    Hey there folks, I checked out the Visiting Seattle in 2024 thread and didn't notice any for this year.

    I'm wondering if any of the recommendations still hold or if there's new spots that should be tried. Also wouldn't mind any recs for food spots (yes, I know about Dick's).

    I'll be flying up to the city at the end of the month for work and will be staying downtown, not too far from the Seattle Art Museum. I won't have a car and plan to take public transit as much as possible, or rideshare if it gets bad.
     
  2. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    The new-ish Light Rail is your friend: https://www.soundtransit.org/ . You can take it from the airport to downtown (although, it is a bit of schlep from the terminal to the station). You can get up to the U-District, and explore out fro there. It's cheap, and runs late.

    I'll defer to the Seattle folks, but I think the 2024 thread mostly holds true.
     
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  3. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Reuben's Brews' new downtown taproom is about a block from the Seattle Art Museum.
     
  4. cdinardo21

    cdinardo21 Savant (1,142) Oct 29, 2019 Pennsylvania
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    Heading to Seattle a week from tomorrow from Pittsburgh. Anything going on right now that I shouldn't miss?

    Also, best place to find Pliny bottles in and around the city? I have a car, so no restrictions on distance in and around the city.

    Also, if there's a new restaurant or something that I shouldn't miss, fire away. We went to Vonn's last year which was good, and to RockCreek in Fremont, which I was less impressed with - like it was fine, not shitting on it, but not chomping at the bit to go back.

    I do plan on hitting Dino's Tomato Pie unless someone swears there's a better pizza spot that I must try (and then I'll prob go to both).
     
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  5. TheBungyo

    TheBungyo Pooh-Bah (2,037) Dec 1, 2004 Washington
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    Former Pittsburgher here. For an awesome sandwich check out Un Bien in Ballard. It's near tons of brewries along with Chuck's Hop Shop. You could get a sandwich and hit a brewery/Chuck's. Un Bien rules.
    As a pizza fanatic, I wish I had a good pizza rec for you. Haven't lived in Seattle for nearly ten years so there's a lot I haven't tried. Been wanting to try Dino's for a while. Hope you enjoy your visit.
     
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  6. Nico87

    Nico87 Initiate (97) Oct 10, 2024 Belgium
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    Hi, I will be in Seattle next week and I have limited time.
    Which Holy Mountain sites do you suggest to visit? Interbay or Phinney Ridge?
    Which is the best one for take away bottles (especially Imp Stout/Barley wine)?
     
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  7. cdinardo21

    cdinardo21 Savant (1,142) Oct 29, 2019 Pennsylvania
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    Neither, tbh. There's no to go bottles on site (stout and bw wise, at least while I was there). They go pretty fast. I think only Interbay has on site bottles for consumption. When I went to Phinney a month ago, they basically sent me to Interbay since we were looking to consume a few bottles. Was able to snatch the last DB Sin Nanna on site, but they have a fridge there if you're looking to share a bottle or two.
     
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  8. cdinardo21

    cdinardo21 Savant (1,142) Oct 29, 2019 Pennsylvania
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    Sorry I missed this a month ago - I prob would have seen if you wanted to grab a beer while I was out there! Un Bien sounds great - I just looked at their menu now. We ended up getting to-go sandwiches @ Salumi, which we were quite pleased with. Would def go back, but I did add Un Bien to my Seattle notes for next year, so thank you very much.

    We ended up having dinner at Asadero in Ballard, which was pretty awesome. Would def go again. Also had breakfast at the Hangar Cafe in Georgetown after picking up a friend at the airport - was also quite good. Had lunch at the food truck at Fremont Brewing on Wednesday too - excellent smash burger. Really, no complaints with any of our food options.
     
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  9. Nico87

    Nico87 Initiate (97) Oct 10, 2024 Belgium
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    Thanks. Very useful info. Is there a bottleshop where Could I find some of their imp stour or barley wine take away?

    For Freemont is it the same?
     
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  10. cdinardo21

    cdinardo21 Savant (1,142) Oct 29, 2019 Pennsylvania
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    I'll defer to the rest of the crowd on any kind of to-go bottles re: Holy Mountain - i think 'no' is the answer, but I'm less sure on this.

    Fremont had a few to-go bottles when I was there, including the most recent Anniversary beer - i picked one of these up myself. I also know that there were SEVERAL to-go options for Fremont bottles at Teku Tavern near the Needle, as well as other options (there was plenty of Pliny the Elder at Teku when I was there as well, if that interests you).

    I also recommend checking out Bottleworks in Fremont if you're looking for any kind of to-go bottle options - they have some decent stuff, and I their inventory is online:

    Bottleworks - Bottleworks Seattle
     
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  11. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    We’ll be in Seattle next week staying in the First Hill area. Looking for a bottle shop in the area or is Bottleworks the closest? I’ll be hitting 2-4 breweries in the area in the 2 days we’re there. I don’t need a 4pk of fresh hops to take back home. I like to bring individual cans of fresh hops back.
     
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  12. cdinardo21

    cdinardo21 Savant (1,142) Oct 29, 2019 Pennsylvania
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    I think Teku Tavern would work for you - it's a little closer than Bottleworks, but neither are far. 7 mins by car vs. 12 mins.
     
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  13. blackcloud

    blackcloud Savant (1,243) Apr 28, 2012 Alaska
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    Teku or Chucks CD would be my thoughts.
     
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  14. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Hi, all. I'll be in Seattle a week from Tuesday with a little time that night to explore. Staying downtown at The Renaissance. What's the one or two breweries and/or beer bars that are must visit and easily accessible? Thanks in advance!
     
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  15. blackcloud

    blackcloud Savant (1,243) Apr 28, 2012 Alaska
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    Reuben's downtown is the closest. A relatively short walk up the hill gets you in Cap Hill, with lots of options with (in my opinion) Stoup and Pine Box being standouts.
     
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  16. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Heading to Fremont in a bit, but going to Urban Family first. Then to Holy Mountain Seattle later this afternoon. Question on Fremont. I’ve had plenty of Lush and other Fremont beers in CA including Fresh hop Cowchie. I’ve never had Fresh Hop Lush. I’m thinking of taking Cowchie back or FH Lush?
     
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  17. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Haven't ever had fh lush, so take my observation with a grain of salt.

    Cowiche Canyon is a contender for best fh beer every year. If given a choice, I can't imagine not choosing CC.

    The fact a keg of CC was our wedding reception beer when I got married back in 2016 has no bearing whatsoever on my recommendation. :wink::smirk:
     
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  18. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    The obvious course of action is to try both of 'em and then decide.
     
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