The Bainbridge Brewing facility at Coppertop (not the alehouse downtown), which is the facility where the beer is brewed, is a nice place to hang for a beer or two, although it can get busy on weekend afternoons. It seems to be a favorite place for families to gather during those times, which can make finding a seat difficult. By early evening, most folks have cleared out, and it's pretty empty as the 9:00 hour approaches. We particularly like sitting upstairs since there's pinball close by (four machines), which we used quite a bit on our last visit. And, of course, there's their beer, which I love. My favorite is the Eagle Harbor IPA, their signature West Coast IPA. Their Kömmuter Kölsch is also one of my favorites (and likewise my girlfriend's favorite). I frequently buy cans of both to take home (which you can also buy at the Safeway on High School Road, and at the alehouse on Winslow near the ferry terminal). read more

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This is an excellent, quiet brewery on sleepy Bainbridge Island. We stopped in to get a drink. There is a wine bar next door! Our bar host was knowledgeable, chill, and poured our flight for us. We were able to look out their big windows to a sunny afternoon. They also had TVs running different sports. They have a great variety of beers and surprisingly I liked all 4 in our beer flight (a rare occasion!) We skipped getting bites since we had a meal coming up. Would love to come back next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

Good beer, big space and good food options. Optimal Friday night hangout spot. Enjoyed the Eagle Harbor IPA, decent West Coast. Not sure if it's typical but the kids running around inside is a bit much. I'm all for family but if you don't like kids at a brewery, keep that in mind. It felt like I was having a beer at Chuck E Cheese. read more

Bainbridge Brewing has lots tables indoor and outside. They have an extensive tap list and a super helpful staff that will point you in right direction for your beer choice! read more

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I just went to Bainbridge brewing with my wife after climbing at Insight. We stopped at the establishment to get a growler of their wonderful imperial Stout to go - the time was 8:57pm. The employees - or what appeared to be employees - were all chatting outside the bar. They informed us that the bar was closed and had been for sometime. I motioned to the sign near the door with the hours of the bar. One of them, a new bartender I recognized, hollered out, "lo siento" and that we could go to Isla Bonita or the islander and I told the group that i wasn't interested and we walked back to the car. I suppose that the "dragon's milk" stout from Safeway will suffice. We were not left with a very good feeling from the staff and will not be returning. I was expecting to be profiled for being of Mexican descent during these troubling times. But not from a local business where my family has called home for three generations. So much for locals supporting a local business. read more

Bainbridge Brewing - My mother's side moved to the island in 1962. I was born in Seattle, Washington and have lived here my entire existence. - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

We've dropped by this place a few times while waiting for the ferry - it's a comfortable, modern place to have a drink and relax after a day of fun on Bainbridge. Bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and there's a great selection of beer and cider and NA beverages and a far larger selection than breweries usually have of wine. This visit I had their stout and my spouse had a hot honey cider - both were excellent. I haven't personally eaten here but they have a nice selection of locally sourced snacky type food. Don't miss it! read more

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Beers were incredible, specifically the raspberry Wit! Wow, the flavor was to die for. Hazy was great as well and they had some other guest taps we tried. Service was quick and very nice staff, beautiful interior and nice outside patio as well that was roped off. Must visit! read more

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Great spot to spend weekend afternoon - ample outdoor seating options where you can sit out in the sun with your furry babies. Beer was pretty good, a bit lighter side to my taste, but it was refreshing. Would love to come back to try the flight and other goodies. read more

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My partner and I have been mug club members (so repeat customers) for years. We enjoy the range of brews, including ongoing new trials, and chatting with friendly barkeeps. I see the low reviews, mostly from people with young children about noise, and not about the beer. I've been at BB when the decibel level of children upstairs is quite loud. Parents have been asked by barkeeps to tone it down. Most comply, but some treat the place like it is a MacDonalds play space and take affront. Please consider that the primary business at BB is adult oriented, and bar flies, we can think back to when joy was freely (and loudly) expressed. Think temperance on both sides - but not about alcohol :-] read more

4.6 out of 5 stars is highly misleading. Wife and I went on a Thursday night amidst locals playing trivia, were asked to leave when our beautiful 2 yr old screamed in excitement at the Pac-Man game upstairs. Woman playing trivia complained to bartender Andrew, who then stated to my wife that he could get our 2 yr old to quiet down. Ok. Bartender then proceeded to go downstairs, share with his regulars at the bar what had transpired. As we walked downstairs to leave, bartender pointed to the door saying "bye," while a guy seated at the bar yelled "get your kids out of here!" Collectively, they all clapped as we walked out the door. Never in my life have I experienced such vitriol from a public establishment, its employees, and fellow patrons. Owner called my wife and I the next day, stated "bartender has 20 yrs experience ..." Guess that's their idea of an apology. Your kids are not welcome at Bainbridge Brewing. This business does not deserve your hard-earned money. read more

A local craft brewery, Bainbridge Brewing is a nice place with nice people, serving a great selection of beers, along with a few wines, ciders and more to satisfy non-beer drinkers. We had the chance to check this place out after an awesome and fun Mochi Festival at the school across the street. It was a dreary rainy day but a welcoming locals brewery makes it all the better! The space is a moderate in size, with a few tables tightly situated around the counter. It was a bit cramped, even for a tiny person like me. They have TVs downstairs playing the football games, a front patio, free wifi, and a small upstairs with pinball. They also sell some quality merch like hatsz beanies and more. The people working are super chill. Place is kid and dog friendly. It was average to kind of loud, especially with the kids. As you go upstairs, there are some old black and white photos highlighting notable history of Bainbridge. We got a beer flight, which was I think $18 or so for 4 4 oz pours. I forget exactly but together we tried kölsch, lager, amber ale, sour, and barley wine. I very much enjoyed the beer, except the barley which was too dark and strong for my tastes (too much going on). The food truck outside the day we visited was great (Filipino American food). But they also have a pizza and sandwich place in the same plaza so you have options. I think the brewery also had some bar snacks too. I would not hesitate to go back! read more

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My friends and I visited Bainbridge Brewing while exploring the island. While the staff wasn't overly friendly, they were thoughtful, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. The brewery boasts a really nice space, with options like shuffleboard and pinball available on the second floor. The highlight for us was tasting the different beers on offer. The boys particularly enjoyed the variety, and I must say, the cider they had on tap was delightful. It had a very crisp taste with strong pear notes, making it a refreshing choice. Overall, despite the mixed experience with the staff, Bainbridge Brewing is worth a visit for its great selection of beverages and enjoyable ambiance. read more

We will never return here. We are new to the island and are looking for family-friendly locales, as we have young kids. There are not many options on the island but we had a friend recommend this place as "kid-friendly." Within 20 minutes of being there, we were asked to leave by the bartender, Andrew. Another patron had complained that our children were too loud. We had them playing pinball... upstairs... on trivia night ... in a loud taproom... unfortunately, this is all completely true. As we were leaving, Andrew publicly shamed us and got his friends at the bar to join in. All clapping as we left. We felt ostracized. What a welcome to the island. read more

My husband had been meaning to check this place out for a long time. Beer was good--he had the Irish stout.

Great location! Amazing beer. Friendly staff. Cheese and crackers are a perfect snack while touring the area. read more

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Loved sitting on the patio with our French Bulldog, soaking up the sun and trying different beers, ciders, and wines. They even have little nibbles. Loved every moment here during our Sunday-Funday on Bainbridge Island. read more

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Knowledgeable, Friendly, and great atmosphere. One of my favorite spots on island to enjoy local beer!! read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Hazy IPA - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

We made a quick stop to try a few options (I love tasting flights!) The Amber was delicious and the husband really enjoyed the stout. We weren't as crazy about the cider and raspberry ale but that's the brilliance of getting to try tasting before getting a glass. We enjoyed the taco truck parked outside and loved that they're dog friendly! read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Amber - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

I've been to Bainbridge twice and each time stopped by this brewery to get beer. They have a lovely selection of local beer, nice ambience and helpful staff. Whether you sit outdoor or indoor, you'll feel lively and refreshed after drinking some beer. I like their selection of light and dark beer. My husband is a fan of their sour beer. They also have ciders and wine for those not into beer. Next time you are in Bainbridge island, stop by this brewery before or after hearing for a meal. Try a sampler and you'll get to write your selections with a chalk on it; quite fun! read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Sampler (2 sours, 1 light, 1 dark) - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

So happy I stopped in here after exploring Bainbridge. All the staff were very nice and helpful. They had ample seating in and outdoor. The beer was great! I loved their sour and blonde. They had a great variety and also had wine if you aren't a beer person. They do sell food and it all looked great! A great spot to relax and enjoy a local beer. read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Great brewery on the Island of Bainbridge. Its worth the day trip or Ferry ride to make an appearance. Nestled next to a winery, distillery, cider house, pizza parlor and bakery. This spot has something for everyone. The brewery is working with about 12 taps and some local ciders for their patron. They have food trucks from time to time and an upstairs that give the kiddos an arcade to kill some time. read more

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I wanted to get my money's worth from our ferry ride over to the island, so I was pretty determined to stop at a brewery. Bainbridge Brewing did not disappoint in any department whatsoever. It's in a pretty-looking business complex and has a massive, lovely patio with well-spaced out tables (appropriate social distancing). The barkeep was masked and one of the friendliest I've ever meet. I wanted to try two of their IPAs and he was kind enough to let me know which to drink first so I didn't wreck my palate. They also had a nice selection of sodas for NA drinking as well. Since they allow you to bring in your own food, we ordered pizza and salad from a nearby pizza place inside the business center. It was a great compliment to our beers. The IPAs I had--both noted in the photos--were both phenomenal! I'm really hoping that I get to have them on draft again one day. Before leaving, I bought a shirt as a souvenir for one of my parents, and the barkeep gave me some coasters and stickers as added goodies. Such a nice guy! read more

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I love Bainbridge Brew! Great atmosphere, and people. My Dog and I love coming here on the weekends. read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

You all serve your beer too darn cold. Makes it difficult to taste your beer. This isn't Mexican lager, let the taste come through my guys!

I'm going to let you in on a little secret... Missing home? Soured by the Seattle freeze? This is the place to socialize and meet new people. This is the place to chat up the guy at the next table wearing the Sox cap. My husband is a rock climber and after a session will stop in here for a beer and to chat with whoever is there that day. Went there for a beer, ended up getting food from The Smoked Asian food truck, yum. The servers are always great(and clearly knew my husband's face) I loved watching people come and go - some sitting at the bar chatting with the servers, some playing cards, some sitting outside (it was wet) Finally, we chatted with a local we never met, connection made, a new friend to look for at the brewery. I finally get it. An island treasure. read more

Website and google say pet friendly but apparently they aren't.. got moved outside meanwhile no one else was in the brewery and my dog was just laying down next to me. read more

So the beer and people are awesome. There is a food truck (excellent Mexican!) out back and a couple other foods spots near by to chose from -so a great landing spot! Kid friendly also. read more

Great place. Lots of great beer choices/styles brewed on site. Staff is friendly and happy to help you make choices. It is a working brewery without a kitchen. As a result, it welcomes well-behaved dogs and kids. (The review from Cassidy F. below is plain wrong -- must have it confused with either the Alehouse or some unrelated place.) They do have snacks, but you can also bring food in from anywhere (and there are frequently food trucks outside). As to dogs and kids -- dogs are seldom a problem. They must be on a leash and well-behaved. The Brewery is my very friendly dog's favorite place to go on the weekend. He loves the other dogs and lots of people attention. But, if your dog doesn't like other dogs or people, then please don't bring them in. It's a drag. Well-behaved children of all ages are welcome (and typically really like the dogs). However, due to Washington's restrictive laws that prohibit kids in "bars," some people try to bring in young children who are easily bored and want to treat it like a McDonald's Play Place. It is not that. It is an adult place where adults come to drink beer and have adult conversation. So, if your kids run around and scream, you will get lots of annoyed looks from regular patrons who unsurprisingly don't want screaming children running around. Don't hold that against the patrons -- you chose to bring your kid to a brewery. read more

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First off, the beer here is very good. I enjoyed everything I had: the lager, a citrus IPA, and a taste of the raspberry wheat and eagle bay IPA. All very delicious and expertly crafted. The outside seating was plentiful, even though there were several people out enjoying the excellent fares, there was plenty of comfortable seating. This would have easily been worthy of 5 stars, except the customer service was "meh". More specifically, the gentleman at the counter extended no greeting, offered zero suggestions, and was ultimately not very friendly as we stood there awkwardly trying to decide our order. Would give it another try for the beer's sake. read more

I'm surprised I haven't written a review for Bainbridge Brewing already. I have been here twice now. The first time I think was way early on when I first moved here and I was doing a different approach with writing reviews which I found out later was not as all encompassing as I wanted it to be. It was about five years or so since I was first here and I do not recall what I got but I thought the beer here was just okay at the time. On my most recent trip here either they have improved or I picked a beer that was really on the mark! I got their Windfall Grapefruit IPA which was excellent! Steve got a kolsch which was very good as well but I preferred my IPA more. lol I do not remember how the layout of the taproom was when I was here the first time but the most recent time around I enjoyed it. It is nice and spacious and a great place to relax. The service was very good. They were friendly and the customers got waited on in a quick and efficient manner. read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Excellent Grapefruit IPA at Bainbridge Brewing! - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

It's brand-spanking new and it looks like it walked out of a would-be brewer's dream. Everything's custom, everything's shiny and clean and fresh off the truck, and everything's nice and welcoming. It's as close to perfect as an ambitious little brewery can be. The beers are tasty and the people are super nice. Whether it stays a neighborhood brewery or makes a bigger regional splash, the next few years will tell. But either way it's a great place to stop for a pint when you're on the island. And who isn't on the island from time to time? You head down Sportsman's Club Road, and you're already having fun--so far you're only reading the street signs. It's past the church and in the new little retail park on the hill. Virtually every space here is leased, so I imagine there's a nice hustle and bustle during the week. You walk in to a clean, bright, high-ceilinged place with a shiny (literally, shiny) bar back and a few highboys scattered around. The brewroom is functionally a part of the taproom area--you can see brite tanks and conical fermenters a few feet past the bar. There's a staircase to a loft upstairs. The loft is like a living room--tables and chairs, overstuffed reading chairs with side tables, flat screen, board games. It's a great place to relax and hang out with either friends, a book, backgammon, Risk, sports on TV, or all of the above. Just one bathroom downstairs and another up. The beers rotate fairly regularly, and range from american ales (IPAs, stouts, porters, ambers, pales, etc.) to belgian abbey and farmhouse styles, to a variety of lagers. They tend toward a balanced approach in their recipes, with a few big beasts lurking here and there. They grow some of their own hops, and will start experimenting with special ingredients before long. I can't wait to watch this place grow and progress now that they're ready for people to come through the door. Good people and good beer always deserve recognition. read more

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Their beer will do when you need beer, but not the best brewery in the area. Some of the bartenders can be arrogant. Nice location.

If we didn't have the great Groupon deal, we never would of went to Bainbridge Brewing. It was a great trip, from the south end to Pioneer Square on the light rail, breakfast and a beautiful ferry ride over to Winslow. From there we hopped on the BI transit, and for $2 you're there. Because it was a Saturday and the SUN was shining, the place was super busy. Luckily the second floor was open and we camped out there. The Groupon was a great deal and came with their artesian cheese (YUMMY). The beer was pretty decent too !! As an added bonus, there is a winery AND a distillery in the same office park !! Bonus !!f we didn't have the great Groupon deal, we never would of went to Bainbridge Brewing. read more

Bainbridge Brewing 9415 Coppertop Loop NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Rob Frease: Retail Operations Manager He was efficient and did his job. Michael Cole - Lead Brewer: I got to speak to Michael. He was very engaging and loves brewing. He is motivated and proud of the brewery and his work. Russell Everett - Brewmaster The Brewery is seven years old; in June. This is a nice comfortable place. Good seating and laid back so you can enjoy the drink. All ratings are only my opinion and specific to the particular visit. Ratings are on a scale of: 0-5 stars. Kommuter Kolsch: ABV 5.0% 2018 WA Brewers' Choice Awards Gold Medal winner and Sip Northwest Magazine multi-awards Style: German-Style Kolsch Malt: German Pilsner, Vienna, Carahell, and Saurermalz Hops: Sterling Good clean aroma. Bitter forward with the malt calming things down nicely. I like the sourness of this drink. It Flattens out with a medium finish. *** stars Arrow Point Amber: ABV 5.5% Style: German-Style Altbier Malt: Pilsner, Vienna, Red-X, Blackprinz, Carared and Aromatic Hops: Sterling. accented with Noble hop flavor This Altbier has a smooth malt aroma. The taste follows the aroma wich is nice. It has a smooth silky feel with a mellow easy Noble hop taste. Medium to light finish. *** stars. Battle Point Stout: ABV 6.0% Style: American Stout Malts: NW Pale, ESB, Flaked Oats, Crystal, Chocolate, Cherry Smoked, Black Patent, Black Barley, and just a hint of Extra Special Malt Hops: Apollo Soft smoke aroma. Good roast taste: I like the black barley roast used in the center with the cherry touch. It's thick from the oats and toasty. It starts out with a medium roast flavor in the sides of your tongue. Great cherry finish. **** stars Note: Winter Seasonal's: Bonnie Prince Scotch Ale: ABV 6.7% Style:Scotch Ale Light quiet aroma. Very easy-going scotch with a kind of flat aftertaste. Ale style comes up in the finish. ** 1/2 stars Winterception! (Herbal Infused Session Porter): ABV 4.4% Style: Winter Porter Infused with several herbs including Rosemary, Sage and Juniper, and also added Shitake mushrooms Complex multi aroma. This is a nice tasting beer good malt good silk complex taste of the mix and then the mushroom; the dryness in the end is very nice. The sage also gives a fine rough earth flavor with a rosemary background. The shiitake mushrooms makes this a very earthy medium finish **** stars. Bainbridge Baltic Porter: 8.3% Style: Porter Belgian dark candi sugar for extra body and sweetness. They use hybrid Kolsch ale strain and ferment it cool to add a clean smoothness. This porter has a sweeter sugary aroma. The roast comes out but it's over powered by the sugar candy sweetness. medium finish roast and chocolatey backgrounds. ** stars read more

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I was visiting the island for the visit time and came across this brewery. I love the wide selection of beers. This is my favorite place to go pick up some beer. Absolutely worth the trip. read more

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Me and my boyfriend walked here from the ferry and it was a little creepy at some points. There were some areas on the walk where there was absolutely no one around, needless to say, we took an Uber back to the ferry. As for the beer, I wasn't impressed with their beer. We ordered their Eagle Harbor IPA and their Windfall IPA. Both were just meh. I'm not too sure I would come back here, I would probably just stick to the wine in Bainbridge. read more

Bainbridge Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Absolutely loved Bainbridge Brewing!!! The atmosphere was so chill and gave space to conversation & connection. The beer was top notch. We wish we could have stayed longer, but could only have a pint before heading to the ferry! read more

Spent a day on Bainbridge Island and wanted to check out what they have to offer, so we walked from town (from the ferry, really) out to the brewery. It wasn't too bad of a walk - pretty easy to do on a nice day - and we were ready for some refreshing drinks once we arrived. They have outdoor tables and the inside space is actually open to air on nice days. They do allow you to sample some of their beers before ordering. They have a wide variety, which, as in common out here in PNW, heavily features IPAs, but also has some sour beers. My boyfriend, who does not like hoppy beers, settled on a beer that he described as "very unremarkable" and by the time I'm writing this review now, we have both completely forgotten its name. I ordered a ginger beer, which, though overpriced, was pleasant. The brewery has an airy atmosphere and the bathrooms are clean. read more

Great tap room and patio we had a sour, an IPA and a Kolsch All worth a stop in visit. Beer tender knew his stuff and seemed to like working there He was patient with the questions and tastes as we narrowed down out selections Next time i will try the distillery right next door read more

Not very inviting or friendly. My wife & I stopped for a beer after the ferry ride in. Its a chill atmosphere but service did not make us want to stay to try more beers. read more