Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery

Brewery

4.8 (296 on Google)

About Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery

Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery is a taproom in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. The co-op says it is Washington State's first cooperative brewery. It is democratically run, member-owned and member-operated.

Members have an equal share in the brewery. A portion of the beer is chosen by the membership. Members can contribute homebrew recipes to help the co-op decide what gets brewed.

The brewhouse is a 7-barrel setup built by Bridgetown Brew Systems in Gresham, Oregon. The fermentors came from Practical Fusion in Portland. The taproom is open to the public, and family and pet friendly.

The brewery aims to make membership and activities welcoming and accessible to its diverse community. The entrance is also wheelchair accessible.

From Flying Bike's own website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Map

Google rating

4.8out of 5

4.8 on Google from 296 reviews, as of November 2026.

Questions people ask

Do I have to be a member to visit Flying Bike?

No. The taproom is open to the public, and everyone is invited to come enjoy a pint.

Is Flying Bike dog-friendly and kid-friendly?

Yes. The taproom is family and pet friendly.

What makes Flying Bike different from other Seattle breweries?

It is member-owned. All members have an equal share, and the membership chooses a portion of the beer.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Which breweries are close by?

Halcyon Brewing Company is at 0 miles, so it is effectively next door. Snapshot Brewing is 0.3 miles away, and Chuck's Hop Shop Greenwood is 0.5 miles away. Holy Mountain Phinney Ridge Taproom is 0.8 miles away.

Answers come from Flying Bike's website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.

Breweries near Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery

A pint of beer on a bar

4.7 (825 on Google)

Stoup Brewing

Seattle, WA

1.9 mi

Friends sharing beers at a table

4.6 (352 on Google)

Obec Brewing

Seattle, WA

1.9 mi

Before you visit Flying Bike

Check flyingbike.coop before you go. The site has an events calendar, gift cards and an app. Sunday hours close earlier than Friday and Saturday.

Ask about membership while you are there. Every member holds an equal share. It is a good way to see how a cooperative brewery works.

Halcyon Brewing Company is at 0 miles, so it makes an easy second stop. Snapshot Brewing is 0.3 miles away, and Chuck's Hop Shop Greenwood is 0.5 miles away. Holy Mountain Phinney Ridge Taproom is 0.8 miles away.