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    Fair Isle Brewing

    4.6 (63 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Blair F.

    Love, love, love this place! Some of the best brewpub food I've ever had anywhere! And the beers were excellent as well. If they were located in my hometown of Syracuse, NY, this would be my regular. Do yourself a favor and plan on having your next beer and meal here!

    Ariel W.

    I recently celebrated my 26th birthday at Fair Isle Brewing, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I started planning, Kerri, the manager, was an absolute joy to work with--responsive, accommodating, and attentive to every detail to ensure the celebration went perfectly. They reserved a beautiful section of the brewery for our group of 25 and graciously allowed us to bring in a cake to complete the celebration. The venue itself is lovely, with a warm, welcoming vibe. The atmosphere was perfect for a celebration, balancing a relaxed feel with just the right amount of energy. The entire staff at Fair Isle went above and beyond, providing friendly, attentive service that truly stood out. Every guest commented on how exceptional the food was and how amazing the drinks were--a testament to Fair Isle's commitment to quality. Everyone had a fantastic time, and I left with the best memories of an incredible night. I can't recommend Fair Isle highly enough for anyone thinking of hosting a large party or event. This place, with its amazing team, has earned a special place in my heart. Thank you to Kerri and all the staff at Fair Isle for making my birthday so wonderful!

    Summer saison
    Jennifer H.

    I have enjoyed visiting this local brewery a few times since moving to Ballard. I am so glad I discovered it as it's quickly become one of my favorites. I am a big fan of saison style beer and this is what Fair Isle specializes in! It is light and carbonated - a Belgian pastoral style of brewing that reminds me of a dry cider or bubbly wine almost. They are constantly releasing new delicious brews, each one seemingly better than the last. The other great thing about Fair Isle is the food truck pop-ups! Each week they have various food pop-ups to enjoy while sipping on your drink. I have tried the Outsider BBQ twice and loved it. The staff are very friendly and helpful here, offering recommendations and giving samples if requested. There is a lot of inside seating as well as plenty of outside seating to go around! Great for all types of weather and preferences.

    Jordan M.

    Fair Isle Brewing Company is a wonderful place to relax with delicious beer, good laughs, and the smell of delicious food! Mondays and Tuesdays they have a pop-up kitchen, Pidgin is the name, producing absolutely fantastic food!! Get the fried chicken sandwich and add a fried egg and chili flakes and you will be in heaven! Decent selection of brews, though a porter would be great to see on the menu... Nice ambience, busy, but not packed (Tuesday), good airflow, good light, inside and outside seating and pet friendly outside Definitely one of our favorite places in Ballard and we are already fantasizing about our next meal from this delicious kitchen!

    Hot mulled cocktail (11/2022)
    Torrie N.

    Fair Isle has quickly become one of my favorite breweries in the Ballard brewery district and in general! First, they feature farmhouse beers, which are quite a bit different than your regular craft beer. It did take me a few visits to get more accustomed to this style of beer (saisons, etc.) but I'm now hooked! I like how these beers are lighter, yet still flavorful and you can order most of them in a smaller size (perfect if you want to taste a few) or the larger size. The staff is very helpful if you describe what type of beer you're looking for (and the descriptions of the beers on the menu board are helpful too). What also makes Fair Isle amazing is the number of pop-ups and events that they host! We've loved getting to try some of these pop-ups (paired with a tasty beer). Some notable pop-ups we've tried recently (and come back a second time for) are: Good Morning Tacos and Outsider BBQ (and Hamdi, before they got their own brick & mortar). Shout out to Kari for organizing these events & pop-ups!

    Roman saison
    Marcus S.

    Fair Isle Brewing is amongst the cluster of breweries in the area, just a bit on the outskirts of the rest. It isn't to be missed though and actually suits it being that there isn't as much foot traffic. It gives Fair Isle a bit more an "exclusivity" to the rest. Fair Isle has a nice setting, the back patio is covered for a nice indoor/outdoor but a fair amount of outdoor counter seating as well as indoor seating. The decor also includes barrels which supports some of the beer's aroma and flavors. On my most visit I had the Syrah and Mataro, two red beers very similar to each other but the Mataro has an oakey taste and smell - I like it. The Syrah is smoother however with slight cherry notes and flavor - definitely my favorite. I had taste of the Mei Zi as well - also good, with a bit of zing in the after taste but not too much. It seems Fair Isle makes tries to distinguish itself from the other breweries as it just looks fancy and sophisticated. The layout, the glass room, the furniture. It looks like you're hanging out in some rich mogul's wine cellar, except it's a beer cellar and its beer you're drinking. Some of it looks like wine though, a lot of Fair Isle's beers even come in bottles. Posh. If you're looking to fancy up your beer experience while brewery hopping, come to Fair Isle.

    Yina and Syrah
    Wendy K.

    I usually come here when my friend is cooking for her pop up. The staff is always friendly. It's a great Ballards spot for dog owners as it's dog friendly outside. They variety offered is great and always something for someone. Outside seating and doors that open up nicely and have a great flow from the interior to exterior.

    Ruby
    Ryan F.

    Saw Fair Isle ranked as a top brewery in Seattle recently and when I was nearby dropped in to check it out. Noticed it was a lager/saison-spon heavy menu and was definitely intrigued. The beer quality is some of the highest I've ever experienced, and so complex... everything. Will definitely be back and can't wait to hang out in their spot again

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    Pratima M.

    A beautifully-designed taproom tucked into the heart of Ballard brewery district. We stopped by for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night and were able to find a table for all of us to sit around! In comparison to some of the others in the areas, Fair Isle caught my eye as a more sophisticated space with a unique beer and wine list. The interior feels like a wine-cellar aesthetic and the glassware design was so pretty! The bartenders here are very nice and were able to make recommendations for me based on what I usually drink. Their botanical and rose drinks were really fun -- not something that I'd usually try, but I'm glad I did. They had food available on site and my roommate and I shared a shrimp po' boy -- it was a little on the pricier side BUT a delicious meal with a large potion size. If you're looking for a 'fancier' brewery hopping stop, I would totally recommend coming here.

    Sherly H.

    Cozy brewery with nice decor and home like vibes. I went here to finally try the beast and cleaver burger collab. I'm lactose intolerant and no modifications are allowed on the burger so I risked it. The burger was a solid 7.5/10. I got a kombucha that was good as well.

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    Kevin F.

    The Madrone! With Madrone bark, Salish sea water, and yarrow, unique and well worth trying, among their many great saisons.

    Ben H.

    Amazing saisons here! Each one is very unique and has its own amazing flavor profile. I love the oak barrel aged ones but the house saison is solid as well. It's a cute little spot with lots of seating and a rotating food vendor next door. Also...theres a doggy school across the street so watching all the puppies come in and out was a treat Beer: 8/10 Experience: 8/10 Service: 6/10 Value: 5/10

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    Recommend La Marea for food on Wednesdays :) Oysters and shrimp flautas were delicious! Service and ambiance are very laid back.

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    A saison forward place that gives winery ambience. Love the outdoor space too! Everyone's friendly and the food (la merea) was soooo good.

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    Great beer and great service at this cute little brewery in Ballard! Andrew was a great bartender. Will definitely be back!

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    Good beer and great tacos. Just wish they had a tv so I could watch football on Sundays.

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