Hi all

I've done a little bit of research on google and on the Northwest beer page, but
thought I'd see if there was some recent changes among the collective wisdom
of the group of places to hit in Seattle (I'll be at the Bell Harbor Conference
center
for a few days). So far, the must hits I have a

Pike
Pyramid
Elysian
Belltown Pub
Elephant and Castle
FX McRory's
Hopscotch
Hopvine
The Stumbling Monk

Any additions/subtractions? Would prefer brewpubs with good food, places
with lots of taps (and good scotch selection) and close to the Conference center
(but will/taxi or public transport if its exceptional). Also, any liquor/beer
stores
that sell the Alaskan Smoked Porter we can't get back east would be
appreciated.

Thanks
Will

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003, Will Vaughan wrote:
> Pike

Decent, especially because of the availability of draft imports.

> Pyramid

Skippable, IMO.

> Elysian

Good, especially the guest taps. I'm not a big fan of their BOP beers or
really any BOP beers aside fom Bigtime.

> Belltown Pub

Closed, or so I was told.

> Hopvine

I like this place, good food and generally a few interesting local beers.

> Any additions/subtractions? Would prefer brewpubs with good food,
> places with lots of taps (and good scotch selection) and close to the
> Conference center (but will/taxi or public transport if its
> exceptional). Also, any liquor/beer stores that sell the Alaskan Smoked
> Porter we can't get back east would be appreciated.

Well, since you're in town I might argue that it's worth going out of your
way to sample the upper-level beer experiences, such as the beer store
Bottleworks on 45th in Wallingford district. A few blocks down the street
and around the corner on Stone Way is the Blue Star, pub food and good
tap selection.

Phil

Will Vaughan wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I've done a little bit of research on google and on the Northwest beer page, but
> thought I'd see if there was some recent changes among the collective wisdom
> of the group of places to hit in Seattle (I'll be at the Bell Harbor Conference
> center
> for a few days). So far, the must hits I have a
>
> Pike
> Pyramid
> Elysian
> Belltown Pub

Belltown Pub has closed. Not yet updated on nwbrewpage.com.
Instead, go to the Virginia Inn, also no 1st, and not very
far north of the Pike Pub.

> Elephant and Castle
> FX McRory's
> Hopscotch

Hopscotch closed a long time ago.

> Hopvine

Hopvine is well out of downtown. You'll need a taxi or bus.

> The Stumbling Monk
>
> Any additions/subtractions? Would prefer brewpubs with good food, places
> with lots of taps (and good scotch selection) and close to the Conference center
> (but will/taxi or public transport if its exceptional).

If you go up to the Elysian, the Six Arms (McMenamins) is between the
Elysian and downtown.

From 1st Ave. downtown, take a 15 or 18 bus northbound (but *not* an
express!) and get off near 1st and Mercer, right where the bus makes a
left turn. Go to Floyd's Place. 29 taps. Good joint. Scotch too,
and very good bourbon selection. You're also within walking distance
of T.S. McHugh's, JaBu's, and McMenamins on Roy Street.

> Also, any liquor/beer
> stores
> that sell the Alaskan Smoked Porter we can't get back east would be
> appreciated.

Your best bet is quite a way from downtown: Bottleworks, in the
Wallingford district on N. 45th Street. Call first to see if they
still have some of last year's ASP. Mind you, there are plenty of
other goodies to buy there anyway.

If you get bored, you can also hit Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom
in downtown Seattle. C'mon, they aren't that bad, are they?
--
DGS

dgs > wrote in message news:<bm7bra$jld5s$1@ID-


Don, Don, Don... you're forgetting Collins Pub, on 2nd Ave, in Pioneer
Square. Very nice lineup, esp. since he tends to focus on 1 brewer or
so at a time, with 6 taps or so devoted to that brewer; then, the next
month, he'll move on. I've no idea who he's featuring now. It's the
best place downtown, IMO.

If you feel like leaving downtown, then hop in a cab or bus and go up
to Big Time, in the University District. Or, for alehouses, go to the
Old Town, in Ballard.

BobS

On 10 Oct 2003 21:32:10 -0700, (bob schinske) wrote:

>dgs > wrote in message news:<bm7bra$jld5s$1@ID-
>
>
>Don, Don, Don... you're forgetting Collins Pub, on 2nd Ave, in Pioneer
>Square. Very nice lineup, esp. since he tends to focus on 1 brewer or
>so at a time, with 6 taps or so devoted to that brewer; then, the next
>month, he'll move on. I've no idea who he's featuring now. It's the
>best place downtown, IMO.

I keep forgetting about the Collins, and I don't mean to. It's
a good joint. The neighborhood can be a bit sketchy sometimes,
but the Collins makes up for a host of sins.

>If you feel like leaving downtown, then hop in a cab or bus and go up
>to Big Time, in the University District. Or, for alehouses, go to the
>Old Town, in Ballard.

If you're recommending Ballard, might as well stop and have one at
Maritime Pacific's Jolly Roger Tap Room while you're at it.
--

Nobody You Know

The very best place in all of Seattle is the 74th Street Alehouse, which is
a 20 minute bus ride from downtown in the Greenwood neighborhood and an
absolute must! I moved from Seattle to San Diego a while back and I miss
that place very much. Two other things I miss are Tillamook yogurt and
Canada Dry Sparkling Water. Does anyone know where you can get either of
these things in Southern California?


"Will Vaughan" > wrote in message
...
> Hi all
>
> I've done a little bit of research on google and on the Northwest beer
page, but
> thought I'd see if there was some recent changes among the collective
wisdom
> of the group of places to hit in Seattle (I'll be at the Bell Harbor
Conference
> center
> for a few days). So far, the must hits I have a
>
> Pike
> Pyramid
> Elysian
> Belltown Pub
> Elephant and Castle
> FX McRory's
> Hopscotch
> Hopvine
> The Stumbling Monk
>
> Any additions/subtractions? Would prefer brewpubs with good food, places
> with lots of taps (and good scotch selection) and close to the Conference
center
> (but will/taxi or public transport if its exceptional). Also, any
liquor/beer
> stores
> that sell the Alaskan Smoked Porter we can't get back east would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Will
>
>