This is a very cozy brewery in a cool neighborhood. They have a parking lot, which is a huge plus. They also offer a large list of beers which is surprising for such an unassuming location. The beertender was very friendly and gave me a few tasters. The beers are decent. You can bring in food and there's a great Thai restaurant right across the street. This isa "no tip" establishment which I love for the transparency. However, this means that many beers are $9 to $11 (one of their hazy's was $11). I know costs in Seattle keep increasing due to the many taxes on business and inflation, so this may be the new normal for us. read more

Favorite brewery in Columbia district. Always great vibes and awesome beers. A beer, cider, or wine for any such taste. Service is always welcoming and quick on the pours. Check it out when in Seattle area. read more

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Well-designed and laid-back space just past the main drag in Columbia City. Outdoor seating was lovely on a summer evening and the bartender let me sample the two NA options I was interested in, which was a nice touch. Great option for a group meetup. No food, so we ordered from delicious City Taco across the street. read more

Flying Lion Brewing - View into the bar from the outdoor seating area - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great beer and great vibes. The server was helpful and answered all my questions and provided solid recommendations.

One of my favorite breweries... good selection and variety with some fantastic dark beers. Tap room is no-tip but staff are still extremely friendly and helpful. Good food options nearby and frequent special events read more

Flying Lion is a nice community spot where you can enjoy drinks with your friends. The beer is great, vibes are even better, and this is a no-tip spot as they pay their employees living wages. They have seating inside and in the outdoor patio, where they're always featuring cute plants. As with a lot of bars in this area, they don't serve food, but you are allowed oto bring your own. Their merch seems to be nice quality as well. read more

Flying Lion Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best breweries here in Seattle. I wonder why it took me so long to explore this brewery here on Rainier Ave. we stopped by on a Friday evening with 8 other friends and were luck to get a table here. We loved their Levitator Doppleback, Sunday Gold Lager, Sour cherry Asian Perry, Belgian Quaddammit. Thats all we ordered but my friends loved everything they ordered too. The brewery is small and cozy. There is some outdoor seating and some indoor space. This place is hustling with people especially on weekends. We loved the vibe and coupled with great beers this is a perfect place to enjoy and welcome the weekend or any weekday I am certain. They are dog and kids friendly. They dont have a kitchen but you can bring your own food or order in from restos near by. Parking can be a pain but you will find street parking for sure. All in all I will be back here for more and frequent enough. read more

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This little surprise hole in the wall really turned out to be a gem! Great beer that tasted so good on our recent hot days. Employees are top-notch and fun to speak with... and they definitely know their beer. Highly recommend! read more

well crafted and curated atmosphere. delicious Velvet Uppercut Belgian Strong and Express Lane Blood Orange Red IPA. fun space! read more

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The best microbrewery in WA that I've tried. There's lots of great microbreweries in Bellingham, and other great ones in Seattle, but this is my favorite. Have not had a bad beer here. read more

Pros: great brews, cool atmosphere, friendly bartender, clean, awesome music, plenty parking Cons: small so limited seating read more

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Neat cozy brewery. I'm working on trying all their non-IPA offerings. Seating inside and out, but easily so busy that it's standing room only. It's definitely a Community brewery with a strong Community vibe. The downside, the view is the parking lot. The upside, the walk-score is amazing. If only every neighborhood could have a Community brewery like this. read more

Top 5 brewery in Seattle area, no joke. This place has only been around for 8 years, but they know exactly what they are doing. The taps..spectacular. They have something for everyone...dark unique porters/stouts, Juicy IPAS, and Visiting Ciders. And the vibe is exactly what I look for in a local brewery. Not big and in your face, but still makes enough of a statement from the seating around the kegs inside, to the barrel seating under the heaters outside, to the super welcoming enjoyable staff. LOVE IT! Pro tip: the Kenyan restaurant right next door is LIT! The food is amazing on its own, but the fact that you can order and they will bring it to you at the brewery...nothing better! Good food + good beer. It's done. Another great benefit is that this location seems heavy in the downtown Columbia City area, but there is a parking lot for the brewery which is great! Don't stress about paying for parking like we did! read more

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This place has a fantastic selection of delicious beers of many styles. Highly recommend for anyone who likes dark beers, Belgians, etc. read more

Flying Lion Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great little brewery with a smal lish selection but all amazing drinks. Plenty of seats both inside and out and a really nice place to come. Hang out with friends read more

Cute spot, good vibe, the customer service is amazing. The gentleman working the bar Monday night 8/26/24. Sooo pleasant ! He was also very well informed on the the questions I had about various beers and gave ample tasting opportunities. Highly recommend! Great neighborhood spot read more

First off, I appreciate that Flying Lion stays open late! Some breweries close around 10, but Fl is open until midnight. Their menu has a nice variety of beers, including sours and IPAs and lots more. There's something for everyone here! Not huge at all, but they have nice outdoor seating with comfortable bar stools and hooks to hang your purse or bag (and lots of counter space!) Beertenders are friendly and attentive. Like many breweries, they allow food, so I recommend grabbing dinner next door at Safari Njema (amazing Kenyan food)--they will bring the food right over to you so you can enjoy it with your beer. Just make sure to call early since they get VERY busy. Cheers! read more

Flying Lion Brewing - Gin & Tonic Sour Gose I believe - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hours on their OWN website (and Yelp) are incorrect and unreliable. Save yourself the trouble and go to a better brewery with higher quality beer and a more inviting space in Ballard/Georgetown/SoDo. read more

Great people, great beer, great location for a brewery. Flying Lion seem to specialize in the darker beers.

I'm embarrassed that it has taken me this long to write a review for Flying Lion. It is one of the new-addition gems of Columbia City. Delicious beers in a small and cozy atmosphere of friendly bartenders. Their lineup of beers is an appreciated departure from the IPA-heavy menus of other breweries in the region. Try to the Belgians - the Quad, the Golden... You won't be disappointed.The interior is small with a handful of tables and a small bar. They have a single TV and a game is usually on. No food in-house, but they have a pile of menus of local places that will deliver or carryout (I recommend Safari next door!). read more

Great spot to hang with heat lamps in the outdoor patio section and a decent number of indoor seating options that also look cozy

I've enjoyed going here primarily since their outdoor seating and heat lamps are great! Covid changed the landscape of all indoor dining/drinking recently but I'm thankful they're still operating! Their open until 11 pm on the weekdays, and there's also a bunch of places to grab a bite to eat if you're feeling up for a snack with your beer. Their beers are also ever-changing so you're bound to find a brew to your liking! Grab a drink at this awesome looking brewery and you won't be sorry! read more

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Very good beer and great location with parking. Loving the outside heated area. Something for everyone!

Flying Lion is tucked away in a small strip mall in Columbia City. Limited indoor and outdoor seating, so it can be difficult to stop there and enjoy a beer with the social distancing guidelines, but you can also get beer or growler fills to go. Good beer and nice people. Can't ask for much more than that. Stop by when you're in Columbia City. read more

Another seattle brewery I get to check off the list. I found them on instagram as someone I followed tagged them. I was excited to see they were in seattle and more excited to see they were not too far from a trip I wanted to make to georgetown. We visited last saturday and I am happy we did. Very good beer. I have had two of there beers now and I am happy with both. I would say the parking lot is a bit of a mess but that isnt there fault. The location is busy but wasnt too busy when we were there, and there outdoor area is nice. I would recommend a visit for sure. read more

Flying Lion Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great beers and a fantastic server. Knowledgeable about the beers , and super friendly. Cool spot in Columbia City read more

Excellent beer options -- great variety that taste amazing! I had a malty beer that I haven't seen anywhere else in Seattle (the Maibock). Cool space indoors with a nice heated patio out front. Definitely recommend if you're in Columbia City! read more

Really good beer, all brewed there. Nice bar tender. No tips, but they pay a livable wage! Pretty cool! There isn't much seating, no idea if there's food. The place has a really nice old time-y look to it. read more

Good beer. Good people. Brewmasters and beer drinkers alike. They'll sterilize a growler and not complain it's not one of theirs. Pandemic or no, it's a good place. Help them stay open. And maybe someday they can take over more of the parking lot for seating... That would be nice :) read more

this place is a "locals only" sausage-fest to the max. For those who dont know the term.. This is a small brewery stuffed with 7-13 bearded men who will slam 3 beers, fill a growler and go home for the night to watch an indie film and play video games until sunrise. It's important to note I came here at 5pm on a sunny seattle friday. While, hey, yeah the beer is solid and that's what they do which saved them from a 1-star review. The bartender got pissed that I was on my phone for 5 seconds while grabbing my check.. was he mad about the phone? Nope.. I think he was mad I was with my wife. Would I drink thier beer again, yep. 100%. Would I drink it here... nope 0% chance. Drink at a local restaurant and enjoy. read more

I came here wanting to try something new in the middle of a rainy, workweek afternoon. Small inside, staff seemed friendly.

Great place! Beer was great and the customer service was even better! Will definitely visit the next time I'm in town! Cheers!

Finally made it in to this local amazing brewery and super happy!! The beer tender was great! So helpful with giving tastes trying to find me a great beer. Though all their beers were great I have just become super picky. Loved they mango sour! And the coffee stout was perfect. Also enjoyed the pumpkin oatmeal stout, and the blood orange ipa. They allow dogs and children. It was very cozy brewery with a super welcoming vibe! We will now have to always stop in after going to full tilt! read more

I love Columbia City. I got a great sour IPA here but I didn't taste their award winner so I'll have to go back. And maybe wander across the street for dinner. Very small but just proves the old adage that great things come in small packages. Go! You won't regret it! read more

This place is SO cute! I absolutely love the atmosphere, and I personally enjoyed their beer. My boyfriend wasn't too impressed, but I guess its just preference. It is just in your basic shopping strip, but it doesn't feel that way inside. Its cozy, the lighting is perfect, and they allow dogs. That is a big WIN in my book! read more

Such a cool "hole in the wall" amazing find! Loved interacting with the owner / beer-tender as well as several of the locals we met. Great beer selection, cool vibe and just what we needed to end a long day. Thanks, Yelp, for never letting us down in a new city! read more

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This place is so darn good. Everything I have tried has been great. Really like their Rye beers, and in particular the IPA. Great variety and great vibes. Definitely heading back soon! read more

The service here is very nice and attentive. We love the Ginger Wheat Beer although all of the beers are pretty good. read more

Flying Lion Brewing - First round of beer tasting. - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A real find - very friendly staff and excellent beer. Large variety of styles including great dark ales and stouts not often seen. Just libations but you are welcome to bring your own food. read more

This stretch of Rainier has a parking lot on the west side that's almost a side street unto itself. It's not that it's huge; there are bigger parking lots. But after blocks of almost every business fronting on the street, this little cul de sac of a parking lot has at least half a dozen businesses turned sideways from the street--rad Vietnamese, ice cream, pinball, Kenyan, night club, other stuff, and now a brewery. You walk in and there are high ceilings leading away from the door down a long, narrow space. It's a couple tables wide, basically, with a bar on the left and, to the right, a hallway leading straight into and through the brewhouse. It's one of those combined spaces that are becoming more and common with startup breweries. The tables are kinda interesting; one of them shows a glass top over some cool rough-looking beams banded with steel. Industrial, but homey enough. You could call that the startup aesthetic in the brewing world. To make sure the hominess comes through, they even had a vase of fresh daffodils on the table, which is a welcoming touch that you definitely don't see at every single brewery. Staff here are super quiet and reserved, or at least they were for the hour or so we were there. Very nice, and certainly well informed about the beer. They're right on point with checking glasses and offering rounds, pouring flights, and all that. But soft-spoken and of few words, to be sure. There's a bit of music playing through decent-sized speakers flush-mounted in the wall, well above head height. There's a big 70s amp with lit-up VU meters driving the signal. I dig the hell out of that, from the hardware to the placement. They mostly played newer rock, KEXP type stuff, but I can't say I noticed which bands were on. The beers here are solid, reasonably priced, and available in fairly generous pours. We tried the sweet potato porter, which was just a porter with extra hints of sweetness. Honestly, the flavors could have been a little clearer in both the base beer and the sweet potato. But the doppelbock was pretty rad. Definitely not the sugar bomb that many doppelbocks (even some of the world classics) can turn out to be; this one had all the malt body but had nuttiness and toastiness from the grains, without the syrupiness or stickiness that sometimes come along with the style. If you're on the hunt for cool, less-promoted Seattle breweries who know what they're doing, ya gotta get in here and check these guys out. read more