Flying Lion is one of the several new breweries that have opened recently to the greater Seattle area. The tap room is nice, a bit moody and atmospheric which was perfect for when I went here because it was a moody day outside. It also was a stout or porter kind of time and I got the Pumpkin Porter which they had on tap. It was very tasty and not too sweet unlike how some pumpkin beers can get. Steve got a red ale which also had a great tasteto it! This brewery is a great addition to the Columbia City neighborhood and should be given a try! 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

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Fantastic addition to the Columbia City neighborhood! The Williams brothers have done a beautiful job restoring this location, full of Griffin's (the head brewer/handyman extraordinaire) attention to detail. Their commitment to deep, flavorful beers shows up immediately on opening night with selections such as a rich Belgian strong and a hearty rye stout. Recommended - the single hop pale is a very northwest beer. Anywhere else, this might be considered an IPA, with strong hop flavors without quite as much bitterness. Five stars, well worth your time to come in for a pint. read more

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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

Excellent outdoor space, delicious beer! The breakfast stout is one of the best stouts I've ever had. We can't wait to come back!

Went here at about 10pm, and before walking in I thought it was closed, but as soon as we walked in we were greeted by the nicest bar tender named Dean. He was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to while we were there. The drinks were great as well. Highly recommend this spot especially since it's open til midnight. read more

I've been to this brewery a few times and have always had a great experience. They have an extensive menu of exceptional beers. Patio seating is good for couples or small groups, also pup friendly. I've been served by 3 different bartenders here and each has been extremely friendly and good humored. I usually end up here after the other local breweries close because of their late hours. read more

Great neighborhood spot. The beers are fantastic- my husband often will pick up a keg for our kegerator. My one complaint is that I wish it were bigger! There that there was a great outdoor seating area during the pandemic, but it was removed recently. There is some outdoor seating with nice heat lamps, but we really miss the outdoor set-up that existed before. read more

They have flights of 8 beers....that's all I need to say. Honestly a cute lil hole in the wall with some delicious beers that have variety. You can bring outside food and just sit and have a nice chat with the other people who regularly attend. Will definitely be returning...went on a Wednesday and it was pretty busy! read more

Good people and some good beer. Nice vibe and great service. I sampled a few beers and all were good. Fun stuff

Good selection of all sorts of beer, good service. Nice little place, good for a group setting

While the beer was okay, the vibe was off. It is definitely a "locals only" bar. My partner and I didn't feel welcome.

The people are friendly, and the beer is cold. And I just got my first shot today so I got a reward! And I have a t-shirt from there circa 2000 something. read more

Finally came back because the music was too loud and now they have turned it down on the patio! Thanks so much!

Flying Lion Brewing is fantastic! Great tasting room! I'd recommend Another IPA. This is the best brewery in Columbia City. read more

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This place is OK. It was packed when we went but service was still good. However, the beers were lacking the punch of flavor that I was hoping for. Most of them fell flat. I did enjoy that there were some experimental styles (as a well as the classics we've all come to love). Staff was also super patient despite the group. They do have outside seating that looks out into their parking lot. read more

I'm just perusing a handful of the reviews about this place while I consider my own. We have one Yelper who's peeved about the kiddo-to-parent ratio, it's way too high, apparently. First, you're in Columbia City and second, why don't you get back to me on the quaffing-while-parenting issue when you have one of your own, will ya? You know who really deserves a beer? Dad. Mom. Cheers to pubs that embrace the 'rents, yo. This used bookstore-sized brewery hit the spot on a Sunday night. It's funny, but I'm reminded of a conversation I recently had with some friends about breweries. We were encouraging somebody to quit his job waiting tables, and we were like, "Ya know where you should work? A brewery. You get paid the same and you're not really working. Every time you pour a pint you get tipped. And if someone wants to order food, you point to the food truck outside." The truth is, I don't need much from a brewery. I need a smile from the bartender and a decent pour, and I found both; the stout was tasty and the Belgian was a little better than the average bear. Ambiance was just mellow enough to get us talking about moving to a city where all of the important stuff, like meat, coffee, chocolate and beer, are within walking distance of home. If only we could cut the cost of all of these luxuries in half. Darn you, Seattle. read more

Fucking love this place. Beer is so so good! Especially like their dark beers. I IPAs and I IBUs are so last decade. Stouts, porters, and Belgians are the shizznat. read more

Pure brewery, no food or liquor. Absolutely great beers, made there at the location so super fresh, just delicious options available and not absurdly overpriced. Strong recommend. read more

Very new brewery on Rainier is a MUST visit for any beer lovers in Seattle! This quaint little place has six brews, with some changing every so often, and are all home recipes! Pretty cool. The owner/bartender/brewer was super nice, and just seemed like a guy you would want to hang out with on your free time! And now you can, if you pay for beer ;) The decor is rustic meets industrial, it is family friendly (chalk for tables, oh my god-why didn't I ask for some?!), and free pretzels for drinkers! No idea if outside food is allowed in, but if it is then awesome!!!! Pizza from Tutta Bella and beeeeeerrrrrrrrrr! The current beers on tap include a pale ale, an American IPA, red rye stout, sweet potato porter, and Belgian strong. Come stop by, shop, and drink, local. Woo goo Columbia City, getting better every day! read more

What a cool small place that has great microbrews. The clientele is really friendly. If you like small microbreweries with a friendly atmospheric, then this is your place. It attracts mostly locals. read more

Housed in a rough, Rainier Ave strip mall is a great little brewery. I only had time for the IPA (and another IPA) but definitely give them good grades on cleanliness, balance, mouth feel, and all around flavor. The atmosphere had a good blend of industrial brewery and friendly neighborhood pub. I would go again:) read more

This has quickly become my favorite place to hang out in Columbia City. I love the beer, the staff are awesome and it's quite easy to meet someone new. While Flying Lion doesn't serve food, there's a delightful pretzel miz and they have local takeout menus. read more

Don't be fooled by the fact that this little brewery is hiding in a strip mall in Columbia City: the beer is good enough to compete with (and outdo) other options in Seattle. There's easy off-street parking available, and the light rail (my mode of transportation) is a short jaunt away. This isn't a particularly huge space, so get here early and park yourself in a seat. We visited on Christmas Eve, so seating was pretty easily available. I started out with a pint of the smoker porter, which was delicious. If you're into smoked flavors, you'll like this one. It isn't a rauschbier, but it is very pleasantly smokey. I followed that up with a pint of the Belgian blonde, which was an excellent rendition of the style. Others at the table ordered the Belgian strong and smoked brown, which were also delicious. Growler prices (for both glass and fills) are also very, very reasonable. Along with nearby Spinnaker Bay, Flying Lion is doing a great job of providing some high quality beer in south Seattle. I love how I no longer have to trek to Ballard any time I want to visit a brewery. Now, hopping on the light rail to get to Columbia City is a totally valid and equally fulfilling option, and one that I intend to continue taking advantage of. read more

I'm not even a beer drinker, and I like the beer here. My husband doesn't even like dark beer, but he adores their chocolate stout! A super cute addition to Columbia City with the sweetest family-run bar. Industrial-style decor that fits its interior. You're encouraged to bring outside food if you wish, and in fact highly encouraged! Their immediate neighbors--Full Tilt and Safari Njema--also are pretty relaxed with you bringing their plates/spoons to Flying Lion (of course, to return after you're done). Not a lot of chairs and tables, but haven't had too much of an issue with it yet. read more

This place is nice and the beer was top notch. I declare this a haven from over-hopped beer which everyone is presently obsessed with. There are only a few tables and a pint rail in the back so capacity is very limited though you get to see the brewing equipment up close and personal which is very cool. I had a belgian that was fantastic, my buddy had the coffee stout which he remarked actually tasted like it had coffee in it. Definitely would recommend this place to others. read more

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Take this review lightly as I am hoppy or dark style beer drinker. With that said I'll have to return to FLB for some dark goodness because even though the oatmeal pale ale on nitro was clean with a good head. Entertainment for the day was a baby shower with a few little kids. Granted, it was held at a brewery for the adults. The fun came in when the kids found the cheesecake... read more

I'm hesitant to give the Flying Lion 5 stars because I don't want everyone else coming here and drinking all of the beer! "Amazing" is the best word to describe the quality of what I tasted while at the Flying Lion. Don't come with a big group because the space is small and cozy, but the beer is world class so I can't penalize them for the strip-mall location. If you want to drink with all of your friends, stop here first for some growlers to-go! Its clear that the brewers at Flying Lion are masters of their craft! read more

Small brewery with good beers. I had the pale ale that was randalled with mandarin orange. It was very good and the orange flavor really came out in the beer. The inside is small but it is definitely worth a stop. read more

This place has been packed the few times I've been on location, but I've usually managed to find a spot to hang out for a beer or two. Their patio is quite small, but fits a few groups and comes in handy during nice weather. They have quite a few beer varieties, and the prices are pretty great - even growlers can be filled for super cheap. Plus, they're dog-friendly and have pretzel sticks AND parking. What's not to like? read more

Cozy, dark, friendly microbrewery with a nice selection of beers. It was a light crowd of regulars and first-timers like us when we stopped in on New Year's Eve; everyone was chatty and very friendly. Attentive bar staff. We will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

Great spot in a cool Seattle neighborhood! Small place so be prepared for that, but great ambiance and awesome beer! Had the pumpkin oatmeal stout and my husband had the Mosaic Fresh Hop cask ale--mmm mmm! read more

The stout has ruined all your their stouts. The best possible problem to have. Fantastic beer, cozy atmosphere and many friendly locals if you want to chat. A regular spot for me and my husband. read more

This is one of my favorite places to have a beer. The brewmaster does a great job offering a nice selection of beer. The Another IPA is one of my favorites, high IBU and ABV. It is flavorful, complex and bitter. There are also more unique beers such as the Ginger Wheat and the Chocolate Milk Stout. Besides just having delicious beer this place has other things going for it. The design for the bar was done very thoughtfully. Everything goes well together with its industrial, yet beautiful touches. Lastly, the bartenders and brewmaster/owner and extremely friendly, warm people. I feel good about giving these hardworking people money in exchange for tasty beer and friendly service. read more

I found this place purely by accident. I literally overheard a lady in the street telling her friend about this amazing place with great beer and friendly staff and a proper beer patio. And she was right on. Gorgeous little outdoor space to relax, gazing selection of beers of all varieties at amazing prices, I literally cannot fault it. Spent a very happy and relaxed afternoon here and can't wait to come back next week. Brilliant. I reccomend the All Day Long IPA read more

Cool name, cool atmosphere, cool area, the beer...it's ok. I was excited to try the Sweet Potato Porter. I appreciated the hazy pour that looked like unfiltered sweet potato. Unfortunately, it wasn't all that. It tasted a bit...chunky. So essentially, the texture of sweet potato, without the taste of it. The Coffee Stout was an improvement. It pretty much just tasted like coffee, but I like coffee, so I give it two thumbs up. Given the insane amount of breweries in Seattle...this one doesn't rank up there. It's a little out of the way too. However, I would stop by if I was in Columbia City again. read more

One of the best breweries in Seattle. Their staff is solid as well for the most part. Chipotle chocolate porter is for people know the difference between truth and falsehood. read more

Great beers, cool staff, nice little hole in the wall. They do an 8-beer flight for $15 and pretty much every beer I had - went mainly for the IPAs, Pales with some of the 9%+ heavy drinkers - was great. It's a shame that Columbia City only has this one brewery (for now) but at least it's a great one like Flying Lion. read more

My favorite to go when in the area. Prices for a flight make it worth it. Plus they are constantly changing what beer is on tap.

These guys are the best! Super good beer and fun environment! Every time I'm in that part of town I grab a growler or two.