I ordered a 64 oz growler of their "beer" but I seem to have gotten all seltzer. Service was good, the server/bartender even washed it for me but pretty sure I got seltzer. Update: Owner has responded. I think this is most probably my error then as they do carry seltzers on tap. read more

Came here on a whim after seeing the positive reviews. It was easy to find (located in a strip mall) and there was plenty of parking, especially when we pulled in around 8PM. We grabbed seats at the bar & ordered beers from the tap, then perused the refrigerators. There was a smaller selection that I had anticipated but there were numerous beers and breweries that I didn't recognize so I appreciated what they did have to offer. We sat back at the bar and a few mins later, the bartender let us know it was last call for the kitchen. We didn't get food so I can't speak to that but there were a few things on the menu that I would order next time. I thought the service was fine, nothing to write home about. Music was playing, the back wall was stacked with board games and card decks, people seemed to be having a nice time. I'm sure I'll be back to see what new offerings they have in the cold section. Note - it will cost extra $ to have them open the beer you purchase from the fridge. It's totally common practice for a bottle shop but can be off putting if you don't expect to pay to drink the beer you just bought. Cheers! read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - Interior - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Local. Unpretentious. Decent taps. Not an exhaustive offering of cans and bottles in the cooler, but something for most folks. Some food options, too. Larger adjoining room for special functions. read more

It's time for a review update & 5-star status for Ben's! Their name would leave one to believe it's just a humble taproom & bottle shop, but they serve too-notch food as well. We've come back to Ben's several times over the years and of course the beers they have on tap & the variety of beers in their long wall of coolers is great. What truly vaults them to 5-stars is their fantastic staff & their delicious menu. The menu may be on the smaller side, but its quality ingredients prepared well, and even when it's just a humble sandwich they present it beautifully. I also love that they have vegetarian and gluten-free food options (and a nice selection of gluten-free beverages in the cooler, too). Plus, brunch on the weekends! You need to get your butt to Ben's for a beverage & some grub! read more

See all

A hidden gem in the "Couve". A lot of people don't know about. I'll let you in on the secret. Ambiance- Great! It's what you would want from a bottle shop/eatry/hangout. Outdoor seating is half covered, half not. The inside is darker and they play a lot of the local sports on the projector! Food- Once again great! They make some very crafty meals that are pretty fire. Honestly you wouldn't expect it. Bottle shop- This is the reason for the 4 stars. Last time I was in, the selection has dropped off quite a bit. It made me a bit sad and I hope it is not a trend! Service- It is good as order at the counter could be! Bottom Line- Great stop if you're in the neighborhood. If you are coming for a specific bottle, they might not have it. If your coming for draft beers and crafty food. Its worth a stop! read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Big selection of beer. I always find what I want. Service is good. I love the stout beers. read more

Build your own beverage packs close to home, what more could you ask for! :) we have not actually tried their menu yet outside of stopping in for beverages but it's on our list read more

Maybe worth trying again when the weather is nicer. Waitress wasn't most welcoming. They were out of the top beer we wanted to try and the first pick of meal so off to a rough start. They did let us sit outside with our pup. Portions very small and food was just "ok,". read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - Pulled pork sandwich - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great service, selection and new food menu!! This is really a hidden gem I hope more people take advantage of... also family friendly.

Cheers to the beers, but the food wasn't as great. I'll be sticking to the bottles and the brews for all future visits. Ben's Bottle Shop is a shop filled with favorite and unique beers from cool local microbrews and famous distant breweries that also features a bar and small menu for eats. I'd rank the three features in that same order: 1) shop, 2) bar, 3) food. A mighty Max Capacity Imperial IPA (8.0% abv / 50 ibu) from Reuben's Brews (Seattle, WA) and memorable Always Up to Something New England-style IPA (6.20% abv / 40 ibu) from Matchless Brewing (Tumwater, WA) were both draft winners from the tap. A Bacon and Cheddar Burger on Toasted Brioche Bun sounded and truly looked awesome, but really wasn't. I don't know how Bacon burger could be this bland. Oh well, the beers will help me forget about it. As a Tap House and a "to go" beer shop, I'll definitely be back to Ben's Bottle Shop. read more

See all

02/06/2020 The owner hooked me up with some killed nachos today!!! Great service!!! This place has a meatloaf Monday sandwich that is to die for. It's spicy and taste delicious. I don't care much for the romaine lettuce they put on it so I just took it off. The onion, meatloaf and the brioche soft bun is such a good combination. They sold out of the meatloaf sandwich's while I was there. Glad I got mine. A guy came on with his wife and daughter and was really wanting a meatloaf sandwich and he was pretty bummed. He told them they need to make more meatloaf next Monday!! Lol. The beers are really good there and they have one of the biggest selections of beers on the cans or bottles that I have ever seen in Vantucky. I will always come back here. read more

See all

Great people! Great Beers and food. Truly a neighborhood place where everyone knows your name

This is a really nice laid back vibe. Had the chicken salad sandwich and IPA and was great. Decent wine selection too. Check it out. read more

See all

This is a top-notch establishment with the absolute kindest and friendliest staff. I have moved abroad and sadly haven't been able to visit in a few years. A few weeks before Christmas I contacted Ben's via email (time difference) and asked if they could help curate me a selection of beers as a gift for my brother that I could have my sister go pick up. I received quick responses via email, and after a few days of back and forth confirming types of beers and new shipments, I got a phone call to confirm everything. I really wish I could remember the name of the person who helped me because he was SO AMAZING. We had a nice chat, he found some fun snacks and some swag to add to the basket of beers, I paid over the phone, and my sister was able to pick up. He spent so much time making sure everything was perfect for me. The whole process was super smooth and my brother was super stoked about his selections. I am so happy with how it all worked out, and so incredibly grateful for the assist. Thank you!! read more

This is easily best tap room in town I'd like them to have great options on tap consistently at least they don't price gouge like final draft down the street read more

My favorite local bottle shop that carries all the latest goods! I wouldn't say I'm just a "Stout" girl, or I'm just a "Cider" girl, but I love options. I love the fact they carry just about something for everyone and it NEVER gets boring, meaning they rotate their selection every week or whenever something runs out. They're very good about stocking locally AND some crazy out of states one. Although it is predominately beer, they do have wine bottles, too that one can buy for the lady/men. Sometimes when we wanna have fun, we'll also order something off their tap menu because not everything is bottled yet :( I'm so glad to have this in Vancouver. I'll be back !!!! read more

A review purely based on the "bottle shop" in the title, as I didn't have a chance to sample the food. A good bottle shop should pride itself in the reach of their offerings from independent brewers. What you get here is beer that's readily available at local breweries within about a 25 mile radius. One is hard-pressed to get further than, say, Eugene. It would be nice if they would stock beers from Seattle, Northern California, even Colorado, as many fine bottle shops in other cities would do. Instead, almost all I can buy here is what I can get when I visit local breweries, which I already do. read more

Outdoor seating for your puppy. Lots of options for beer off the tap and in the cooler.

This place surprised me. The staff are very knowledgeable and they have a large variety of bottles. They offer a wide variety of local brews and a small, but delicious menu. read more

Excellent choices and charming Cory. Jalapeños poppers are the best! Charcuterie spread is both delicious and pleasant to the eye.

We wondered in on an overcast Sunday just after 12 noon. An oddish place with a large horse shoe bar and tables for 2 -4. Fairly slim food offerings and many tv's with sports. 24 tap beers and tons more in bottles available. The sheet with the tap beers was incomplete, as many did not include the IBU and none had even short reviews, like how hoppy, malty, sweet, etc. My Cuban sammy was good and I'd order it again. It had a nice savvy taste that included cumin without being hot/spicy. Smokey pulled pork. Maybe a bit more cheese would have been good. My potato salad is good and was chunky. The homemade pickle was excellent. My date's chicken noodle soup was good but too heavy on the herb thyme, and could have been served with a soup or table spoon because the teaspoon made getting to the noodles challenging. The apple cider vinegar it was excellent on the salad and provided a nice contrast to the beer choice which was Breakside cultivated Mass Porter. My beer was Coalition Two Flowers IPA. It was nice, but lacked the subtle fruity hops I love. Overall a good experience. read more

See all

I've never heard of Ben's Bottle shop until I saw an event on Facebook. Naturally as a beer enthusiast, I decided to check them out. Actually what drew me in day was this "Rebranding event" sponsored by Everybody's Brewing and Ben's. Showed up at ten after three. Was met with a good greeting from bartender. That was unfortunately the only good thing about this place. As I inquired about the "Rebranding party" was told, "oh they'll be here later tonight" despite it being advertised from 3pm-6pm. Even the flyer on the door and Facebook says this. So far I've been here an hour, was not approached by the bartender except to pay my tab. No, hey do you need anything else or would you like to see the food menu. This has been the worst customer service I've seen at a tap house. Any good tap house would want to check up on your customers and make sure you keep them happy. Beer list was subpar, general atmosphere was average, prices for a drink was outrageous. The only plus side was it was clean and well maintained. Only reason I'm giving this a two star and a D average in my places to eat/drink in Vancouver. read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - Never happened - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

See all

Wife and I stopped for lunch and a beer. Wife ordered the pulled pork with Mac&cheese and I had the Pastrami Reuben. Mac & Cheese was good and the pork was MOIST. The Reuben was fantastic. Great flavor and just the right amount of smoke on the pastrami. The cheese, house made sauerkraut and Russian dressing brought everything together. They also have a huge beer selection. I would recommend giving this place a try. My wife and I will be returning. read more

Really enjoyed coming here for brunch. Had a delicious farmer's market omelet and side of potatoes. Loved all of the beer and wine options. Friendly customer service. Highly recommend! read more

No one came to assist. Couldn't order, finally just left. Finally a cust sitting outside recommended we go to another restaurant

First time here on a Friday night. Very busy but you can easily find a table. They have great selection of beers. Impressive! I have never been in any bar with that much choices. Plenty of parking but very busy. Allow time. They are next to planet fitness. Food wise, it was good. I enjoyed the grilled cheese sandwich with a side of potato salad. Please add more vegetarian choices on the menu! Great place to meet with friends. Definitely coming back! read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - Grilled cheese sandwich - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

At my last visit, I asked a staff member who was wearing a Chiefs sweatshirt about their menu. I was told with an expletive, that he had no idea what was on the menu. I was very off put, I feel as an employee you should have a general idea of the food items your restaurant serves. I will not be back. read more

Decent bites and selection of beverages! Service reasonable. Good atmosphere! Recommend for casual gatherings.

Amazing beer/wine/champagne selection! Great food, very quick service, low key ambiance. This is our new favorite local spot! Staff is super nice. Burrata salad was amazing although I think the menu rotates which is great since we plan to have regular date nights here. read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - Lambrusco we chose from the cooler. Served with a chiller! - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Went here for lunch a few weeks back and had the BEST Reuben sandwich I've ever had. It really was perfect. Very flavorful with just the right ratio of bread, meat, cheese, sauerkraut and sauce. A Reuben should be an easy sandwich to make, but so many other places get it wrong. Out of all the bars/restaurants in town, THIS is the place that makes the very best Reuben. Also, the nachos and salads we got were top notch. All of the food was great quality. In addition, they have an excellent beverage selection and the service was very friendly. read more

Stopped in here While traveling and the wings and slaw was great. I ordered a #11 and it was very nice. If I lived local, I'd be here everyday. The slaw was probably some of the best slaw I've ever ate, and I'm a foodie Thanks read more

Great bottle selection to enjoy there or to go. Fresh new options regularly on TAP! And the food is no dive bar food it's very decent. Lastly the place is always clean and well kept making it a great hang anytime. Probably my favorite bar in Vancouver read more

We love Ben's! They have an excellent selection of craft beers and ciders, on tap and in the coolers in bottles and cans. We love the big oval bar, but there are lots of tables, too, and a patio, too. We love the relaxed, but lively vibe, and have always felt welcome by staff and regular patrons, too. read more

This place is excellent. Great atmosphere, great food and great service. Also an awesome selection or rotating beers on tap as well as wines and ciders sold here, even specialty sodas in bottle. One of my favorite Vancouver places for sure. Worth a stop in!! read more

Ben's Bottle Shop - New American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The beer selection is awesome at this place. My party sampled a lot of different beers and were not disappointed at all. The food is OK, so don't expect great food. Just get some appetizers and enjoy the great beer! read more

Food is delicious . The service was great. Has a great display of wines and beers. And good selection of Beers on tap.

Great time at Ben's bottle shop. Food was good, people inside (bartenders and clients) were friendly and you can buy bottles to take home. Will be back soon. read more

I came into the shop to buy beer. Someone from the back yells "we are not open!" RUDE. If you aren't open, lock your doors... I will go back to buying my beer at the local Safeway instead. read more

i love here! the food is so goood! The service was also very good. When i came there is was full of people and fun. The ambiance was a 8/8 for me read more

Beer! Wine! Fun people! Food!! What else! The best! Thank you for being my go to tap room!