About Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse is a brewpub in a yellow brick building on University Way NE in Seattle. It was founded in December 1988. It has been Seattle's living room since 1988.
The menu runs to pizza and bar fare, and it is also a pizza restaurant, sandwich shop and hamburger restaurant. The family-owned business makes its beer and food with quality ingredients and sources locally when it can. The brewery has been a beloved staple in the community for over three decades.
The room suits groups and families. All ages are welcome, and it draws a college crowd. Trivia runs every Wednesday night and chess night runs every Tuesday evening.
From Big Time Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring kids to Big Time Brewery?
Yes. All ages are welcome, and the restaurant is a family-friendly space.
Is there trivia?
Yes. Trivia runs every Wednesday night. Call the morning of trivia, starting at 11am, if you want to reserve a table.
Does it serve food?
Yes. It is a brewpub with pizza, sandwiches and burgers. There are lunch, all day and happy hour menus, plus online ordering for to-go.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Dawg Pound Beer is 0.6 miles away. Gasworks Brewing is 0.9 miles away, and Ravenna Brewing Co is 1 mile away.
Answers come from Big Time Brewery's website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Before you visit Big Time Brewery
Plan around the weekly events if you like company. Wednesday is trivia and Tuesday is chess night. Trivia tables can be reserved by phone on the morning of the game.
Check bigtimebrewery.com before you go for the menu and the latest events. You can also ask about reserving the back room for a group.
Dawg Pound Beer is 0.6 miles away, and Gasworks Brewing is 0.9 miles away. Ravenna Brewing Co is 1 mile away, so you can make a small tour of the neighborhood.