About Reuben's Brews - Downtown Seattle Taproom
Reuben's Brews - Downtown Seattle Taproom is a brewpub on 1st Avenue, steps from Pike Place Market and the waterfront. The taproom pours 28 taps of beer, cider and seltzer. Reuben's is a family brewery that opened in Ballard in 2012.
The taplist starts with IPAs and hazy IPAs, then moves to lagers and hazy pale ales. The Czech-style Pilsner is the most popular beer in its taprooms. The brewery says Hazealicious IPA won gold at the 2022 World Beer Cup.
A full kitchen serves American pub fare, and there is indoor and outdoor seating. Kids are welcome, with high chairs and kid-friendly bites. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor deck only.
The taproom takes private event and large group bookings through its website. There is also a trivia night with Head in the Clouds.
From Reuben's own website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Map
Questions people ask
Does the Downtown Seattle taproom serve food?
Yes. The taproom has a full kitchen and a menu of American pub fare. There are kid-friendly bites too.
Are dogs allowed at Reuben's downtown?
Dogs are welcome on the outdoor deck only.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. Large groups and private events book through the Private Events page on the website.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Urban Family Brewing - Waterfront is 0.1 miles away. Seattle Beer Co and Pike Brewing Co are both 0.2 miles away, and Old Stove Brewing Co - Pike Place is 0.3 miles away.
Answers come from Reuben's website and its Google listing, read September 29, 2026.
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Before you visit Reuben's
Expect a full taproom with a long tap list. Check reubensbrews.com before you go, since the taplist is kept as current as possible but there may be an occasional delay.
If you bring a dog, plan on the outdoor deck. Kids are welcome too, and high chairs are on hand.
Urban Family Brewing - Waterfront is 0.1 miles away. Seattle Beer Co and Pike Brewing Co are both 0.2 miles away, and Old Stove Brewing Co - Pike Place is 0.3 miles away. That makes an easy short crawl near Pike Place Market.