Formula Brewing
Brewery
4.5 (627 on Google)
About Formula Brewing
Formula Brewing is a brewery, taproom and beer garden on NW Poplar Way in Issaquah. Its website calls it Issaquah's only brewery, taproom and beer garden. The beer is brewed on site in small batches.
The kitchen bakes hand-tossed pizza in a Woodstone dome oven. Appetizers, pretzels, wings and salads round out the menu, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. The website says new beers rotate in every month, and wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are on the list too.
The beer garden has a dog-friendly patio, and the website calls the whole place family-friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating stay open year-round. Games run on seven TVs.
Its website says the beers have earned medals at competitions including the WA Beer Awards and the U.S. Open Beer Championship. The taproom and patio can host groups of up to 200 guests. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Issaquah on this site.
From Formula Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Is Formula Brewing dog-friendly?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the beer garden only. Service animals are also allowed in the taproom.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. The website calls the brewery family-friendly. Kids must be supervised so they stay safe and do not disturb other guests.
Is there food?
Yes. The kitchen serves hand-tossed pizza, appetizers and salads, with gluten-free and vegan options. It opens at 11:30 AM and closes 45 minutes before the taproom does.
Can I get beer to go?
Yes. Growlers in 32, 64 and 128 ounce sizes and 32 ounce crowlers are available, or you can bring your own.
Which breweries are close by?
Big Block Brewing in Sammamish is 2.1 miles away. Ram Restaurant & Brewery in Issaquah is 2.3 miles away, and Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria in Bellevue is 5.2 miles away.
Answers come from Formula Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Formula Brewing
Expect a roomy, family-friendly spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Kids need to stay supervised, and dogs stay in the beer garden unless they are service animals.
Check formulabrewing.com for the current beer list, the food menu and the group reservation page before you go. The kitchen closes 45 minutes before the taproom does, so plan dinner with that in mind.
Big Block Brewing in Sammamish is 2.1 miles away. Ram Restaurant & Brewery is 2.3 miles away in Issaquah, which makes a second stop easy.