Explore Seattle’s craft beer scene in a way that feels spontaneous and local on a Seattle Beer Crawl Tour with Food in the Ballard neighborhood. This guided brewery crawl skips rigid itineraries in favor of a flexible route that adapts to the group, the pours, and the vibe of the day. Visit standout Ballard breweries known for quality and creativity, with all tastings included, while learning how this former Scandinavian fishing village became one of Seattle’s most influential beer hubs.

Between breweries, enjoy satisfying food stops featuring crowd favorite comfort bites, making this more than just a tasting tour. The experience blends beer, food, and storytelling, with insider perspective on Ballard’s history and culture that goes beyond what most visitors see.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Participants must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Non-drinking adults may participate with non-alcoholic substitutions.
• Physical limitations: This tour includes approximately 0.5 miles of walking over 2.5 hours on mostly flat ground; mobility accommodations can be made.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This experience is intended for adults.
• Individuals with disabilities: The route is friendly to guests with mobility limitations; walking is minimal and mostly flat. Service animals are allowed.
• Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated.
• Languages: The tour is conducted in English.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours. The experience may run slightly longer depending on group engagement and pacing.
• What’s included:
  • Beer tastings at 3 Ballard breweries (such as Obec, Fair Isle, and Maritime Pacific; stops may vary)
  • Food from 2 local eateries, including Cookies Country Chicken and Maria Luisa’s Empanadas
  • Non-alcoholic beverage substitutions for guests who do not drink
  • Stories and insights into Ballard’s history and craft beer culture
• Who will be present: A local Ballard insider will guide the tour. Other guests will join the same group; group size and stops may vary day to day.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed; everyone must have a ticket and reservation.
• Photo/ video: Photos and videos are encouraged throughout the crawl.
• Specific rules to follow: Guests must follow the guide’s instructions and consume alcohol responsibly.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This experience runs rain or shine.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early at the meeting location on Northwest Ballard Way.
• Parking: Street parking and nearby public parking options are available in Ballard.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• What to bring:
  • Valid photo ID
  • Phone or camera
  • Any personal comfort items
  • What’s not allowed: Outside alcohol or disruptive behavior.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available at tour stops; lockers and changing rooms are not provided.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Tour routes and brewery selections are intentionally flexible to highlight the best pours and experiences of the day.
• Non-drinkers will still enjoy generous food tastings and curated non-alcoholic pairings.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.