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The Beer Authority

Beer store

4.8 (211 on Google)

About The Beer Authority

From The Beer Authority's own website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.

The Beer Authority is a beer store and tavern on Lake City Way NE in Seattle. Its website calls it a 21 and over craft beer and cider bottle shop. It pours from 13 rotating taps.

The tap list covers a lot of ground. Its FAQ names Belgians, wild sours, barrel-aged stouts, hard ciders, CBD seltzers and fresh IPAs. Google says you can also take home growlers, kegs and bottled beer.

Well behaved dogs and their owners are welcome. Kids are not allowed. The kitchen runs a limited menu with breakfast sandwiches, flatbread pizza and pretzel dogs.

The events page lists things like book club, bingo, Dungeons & Dragons and movie nights. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating.

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Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Google rating

4.8out of 5

4.8 on Google from 211 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Answers come from The Beer Authority's website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.

Can I bring my dog to The Beer Authority?

Yes. Its FAQ says well behaved dogs and their owners are welcome.

Are kids allowed?

No. The website says the shop does not allow kids and describes itself as 21 and over.

Is there food?

Yes, on a limited menu. Its website lists breakfast sandwiches, flatbread pizza, pretzel dogs and grab and go snacks.

Does The Beer Authority have gluten free options?

Its FAQ says it typically has ciders and seltzers on tap and in cans. It also carries some gluten free beers.

Which breweries are close by?

Hellbent Brewing Company is 0.1 miles away. The Growler Guys is 2.3 miles away, The Last Drop Bottle Shop is 2.5 miles away and Magnuson Cafe & Brewery is 2.7 miles away.

Breweries near The Beer Authority

Before you visit The Beer Authority

The Beer Authority is a tavern and bottle shop with 13 rotating taps. The tap list rotates, so check seattlebeerauthority.com before you go. The site also has a food menu and an events page.

Bring an ID, because the place is 21 and over. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but kids are not.

Hellbent Brewing Company is only 0.1 miles away. That makes it an easy second stop. The Growler Guys is 2.3 miles away if you want a longer outing.