Reuben's Brews - The Taproom
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About Reuben's Brews - The Taproom
Reuben's Brews - The Taproom is the Ballard brewery and taproom of Reuben's Brews, on 14th Avenue NW in Seattle. It opened in 2015 with a 15-barrel brewhouse right in the middle of the room. The smaller batches brewed here get poured across Reuben's locations and in distribution.
Adam and Grace Robbings opened Reuben's in Ballard in 2012 and named it after their first child. The brewery says it became the most decorated in Washington by 2018. It also says Crikey IPA was named Best North American Beer at the 2020 Brussels Beer Challenge.
There are 28 beers on tap, from everyday favorites to seasonals and non-alcoholic brews. The menu is family-friendly American pub fare. You order at the bar and pick up your food at the food truck parked outside.
Seating runs indoors and outdoors. The events calendar has included a Thursday chess club and Fresh Hop Fridays with live music during hop harvest in September.
From Reuben's Brews' own website, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does the Ballard taproom take reservations?
No. The taproom has indoor and outdoor seating with no reservations.
Is there food at Reuben's Ballard taproom?
Yes. Order from the bar, then pick it up at the food truck parked outside. The menu is family-friendly American pub fare.
Can I rent a private space?
Yes. Reuben's rents two private venues in Ballard: The Canning Line on NW 46th Street and the Barrel House on NW 51st Street. Pricing is posted openly.
Which breweries are close by?
Stoup Brewing, Urban Family Brewing Co., Obec Brewing and Great Notion Brewing - Ballard are all about 0.1 miles away.
Answers come from Reuben's Brews' website, read September 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Reuben's Ballard
Look for the brewhouse in the middle of the room when you walk in. Find a seat, order at the bar, and grab your food from the truck outside.
Check the Ballard tap list and events page on reubensbrews.com before you go. The taproom and the downtown location keep separate lists.
This is one of the easiest brewery walks in Seattle. Stoup Brewing, Urban Family, Obec Brewing and Great Notion Ballard are all about a two minute walk away.