A couple weeks ago I visited Obec. I had my laptop with me connected to their wifi network for internet. my laptop security was indicating the wifi network was not protected. You would think a business would want to know, so they can have their IT person review the network. I mention to the "manager" I think your wireless network is unsecured. You might want your IT person to review to ensure no unauthorized access, intrusion, hacking. I am expecting I'll hear "hey buddy, thanks for letting me know. I'll have our IT person review it." Nope! the "manager" turns angry. Accuses me of hacking the network. (no, I did not hack the network.) kicks me out. no good deed goes unpunished at Obec. The Czech beer is good! 8/12/2022 thank you for reaching out. of course, he had a difference experience. isn't that usually the case that the manager has a different experience from the customer? i don't have hacking skills. i don't work in IT. I don't really see the point after being accused of hacking. i would encourage people to visit Obec. the beer is good. they spin vinyl records on Thursday (?) night. you can bring in your own vinyl. read more

We came on New Year's Eve, around 4 pm, beers were good but staff were super unfriendly. Asked for a recommendation between two of the beers and the staff seemed incredibly annoyed. There was only one other group in there so it wasn't as if I was slowing down the pace.. with my one question... Maybe just a bad day for the staff? I really liked the big tables and space though, and again the beers were very good. I'll go again & hopefully catch them on a better day, but it doesn't feel good giving your money to someone who's annoyed you're there. read more

Hate to write a negative review based on one employee, but we had a pretty awful experience with our hostess at Obec. I showed up with my wife (who's 8 months pregnant) primarily because we wanted a bowl of ramen from the food truck. We stood in line for 15 minutes waiting for ramen and noticed a table was open on the outdoor patio for that entire period of time that we were in line. It wasn't the only available table, but it was right by the line for food, so I told my wife to grab a seat while I ordered so she could get off her feet. So she sat at the table, but didn't check in with the hostess before doing so. I figured I'd just check in after I ordered. Since my wife wasn't ordering beer and there were open spots and no apparent line, she didn't think twice about taking a seat without asking first. Definitely understand now that my wife shouldn't have sat down without checking in during the times of Covid. I'm sure it's hard to run a brewery right now. So that's our fault. The signs were clear and we should have just followed the rules. But when the hostess came over she gave my pregnant wife a ton of attitude for sitting down without asking. My wife was super apologetic when she realized it was an issue, so the attitude was totally unnecessary. If we had any idea that it would have caused an uproar, we wouldn't have done it. We would have just checked in. As soon as I ordered the ramen, I went to check in with the hostess (probably 3 minutes later) to tell her we had snagged a table. I didn't know that the hostess had just given my wife a hard time; I just wanted to check in to make sure all was good. I also got a ton of attitude despite being super super apologetic when I realized it was a big deal. Extremely condescending attitude from the hostess even though I wasn't at all confrontational and explained that she sat down because she was pregnant, tired, and didn't plan to order a drink. Hostess even tried to tell me that she had to "bump people off the waitlist" because we skipped the line, which was not true because that table was open for 15 minutes, other tables were still open, and I could see her waitlist and all the names were crossed off. And even if it was true, all she had to do was politely inform us that we cut the line and we would have gladly apologized profusely and given up our spot. Of course she didn't do that because she was lying. Honestly, the bartender was nice and my Pilsner was good. I also like the outdoor seating area. Hence 2 stars instead of 1. If I hadn't encountered the rude hostess, probably would have been 4 stars or so. But the rude reception we received was just unacceptable. When you can look across the parking lot and see Stoup and Urban Family, why come to a brewery that bullies a fully vaccinated pregnant woman for mistakenly sitting at an open table and then apologizing about it? Ballard has too many good breweries; take your business elsewhere. read more

This place was interesting but the beer just wasn't to my taste. Pros? Really friendly owners Knowledgeable staff Interesting beer choices Happy to give samples Nice view of the brewing area Cons? Just didn't have my taste of beers ... too quick or dry or something that just didn't sit with me read more

I'm a fan of the global style brews. All of them. They also have a cider choice and interesting vermouth and soda. The Ballard location is optimal in that they share the street with a couple of other breweries as well as Serious Pie. So, you could spend the better part of a day hopping between between the breweries, ordering from Serious pie, and or grabbing food at one or two of the food trucks in between all of it. I really like the aesthetics of Obec. The graphics on the building and on there merchandise is sleek and artistic with clean lines and sharp artistry. During Covid they have an almost military precision in execution of people in people out. You put your name in out front. Once you've gained entry, the seating is outside, and it's one person in per party at a time entering one way, following the arrows, and exiting one way back outside to your seat. The outside area has high tables and picnic tables. Honestly, I didn't feel the high table was very comfortable. We were on a slant on the asphalt, the table kept rolling, and the chairs weren't very comfortable. We didn't have the opportunity to be choosey, as we had already waited a half hour just to get in. It was a sunny, hot, busy Sunday afternoon. read more

We came in here on a Sunday afternoon. The bartender refused to serve someone in our party, accusing him of using a fake WA ID. The individual was well over 21 years old, the ID was valid and it had recently been issued. The servers need to get familiar with what WA IDs look like and be familiar with changes to IDs over time. I'm sad this happened because I've been here a few times in the past and have always liked it. This treatment was unacceptable. read more

I went to Seattle for my birthday. Before I went I did a little research for breweries and this one got my attention immediately and didn't disappoint. Prices are very fair and the beers are great. Great selection for every taste. Lots of space were to sit. I only wish I could find their beer here in SD :( read more

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Walked in around 8 on a Friday and the place slowly picked up once as the night went on. Cool warehouse vibe that most breweries around here have. Very cozy with nice seating arrangements: patio type tables, four-tops, bar seating, bar tables, and this long cushioned bench seating situation. A specialty of theirs seems to be a flight of six small beers. When you walk in, there's a table with a sheet you fill out with all their beers on it (about ten). Pick six types and they fill you a flight. They are all solid beers at $2-$3 a piece for the flight. read more

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We really enjoyed our experience here- great service, a good selection of beers (and nice cider/wine choices for non beer drinkers like me!), and a lovely patio to enjoy the sunshine. They also had a great food truck setup and a really laid back atmosphere that made us want to stay for another round. :) read more

Obec definitely is a nice size brewery and no doubt the beers we had were good. We went to 4 breweries in the same area and this is the most empty one with just 6-7 people sitting inside. I am only giving 3 stars for the beers, wish I could zero stars to their customer service. The gentleman serving us the beers was not professional, did not bother to smile and definitely made it seem like we were bothering him by being there as customers. They definitely need to work on their customer service skills other than that they had decent beers. read more

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Obec is a newer brewery in the heart of Ballard in a great beer neighborhood located between Stoup and Reubens, and it's a great story about how a passion for beer making which started as a hobby has now turned into a full scale brewery. The founder started brewing years ago with a home kit gift from his now wife. His porter became very popular with friends, and over the years, Wayne has increased the quality and quantity of his beers through improvements in equipment and experience. Now Obetz is 10 barrel brewery with great selection of beers including many European classic styles such as an English porter, a Czech pils, and a Belgian Singel and Dubbel. Obetz also has IPAs, rye beers, etc, and they are solid as well, but I really appreciated their focus on European styles, albeit with a nice Seattle touch. They offer tasting flights at a very reasonable price, which is a great introduction to their beers before settling down with your favorite one or two or three. Obetz means "community" in Czech, and you definitely get a sense of it here. From the communal table to the facing booths in a large open space, it's a great place for groups. While they do not have a kitchen, they do have a great rotation of food trucks, and on my visit, I was able to re-live my college days with some East Coast styled grinders - chicken parm and a cheese steak! Seattle and especially Ballard is blessed with many great breweries. And Obetz is one that made the beer scene even better. Definitely a great place to sample many new beers - come with old friends or make new ones, and enjoy! read more

Pretty good beer. No real food options. There are games though. Not too many people; prob bc right around the corner is The Stoup. So if your looking for a change and want a little less noise and more space, this will be your jam! read more

This is a nice place for good beer. I had the Porter #3 and the English Pale Ale. Both were good choices.

So this is the second time we have been here. Honestly I didn't realize that I was here until my partner pointed out to me. That being said 5he beer here is not something for you to easily memorize. I don't say that their beers are bad. They actually have decent good beer, but not excellent either. If you go to the area this place is worth checking out. I prefer Stoup tho read more

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On point! When you come home from the Czech Republic, you always want to relish the incredibly drinkable, and refreshing Beer you enjoyed there. Thanks for coming VERY close to the original. Very friendly folks, and enjoyed the visit. read more

On the way to find a parking place for Stoup, which had a food truck that night, I parked in front of Obec, which I didn't know about, that also had a food truck. So we decided to check it out. "Adults only" is nice sign to see once in a while. It works well here. I was very impressed by the three beers we shared. The Czech Dark lager was smooth and decently malty. The English bitter was very well designed and brewed. All 4.5% beers should be this good. The Czech Pils was very clean and the hop level was appropriately high. The malt character could have been higher for the style, but it's hard to find craft brewers that can spend the time and expense to get the Czech Pilsner Urquel or Golden Pheasant (Slovakia) malt thickness. I also appreciated that they had only two IPAs. The owner/brewer was there and very friendly to talk with. He said they age the lagers about 6 weeks. This could be my new favorite Ballard Beer Grotto brewery! read more

I had the same experience as another reviewer recently. The hostess gave us a TON of attitude. We were put on a wait list and told we would be the next table sat. A couple minutes later we walked up to ask about an open table that we saw. Her response was "I WILL CALL YOU". It was extremely condescending and other people in my party remarked about the hostesses attitude. I live a block from the breweries and visit most of them frequently. They are all very friendly and laid back and this hostess overreacted to a simple question about an open table. It left a really bad taste in my mouth about this brewery. Go elsewhere where the service and drinks are better. read more

Followed signs from street here... multiple signs... Doors open...music playing.... Apparently we got there 5 minutes too early... Arrived to what appeared to be an open establishment to be denied because it was 356pm and they opened at 4pm? Too many great breweries in Ballard for that BS...took my money elsewhere. read more

I stopped by Obec brewing last night and it is awesome. From great outdoor seating, to a large indoor space, it was nicely laid out and the decor done just perfect. They offer a large menu on what's on tap above the bar ,with guest taps included. In addition they had a food truck on site providing good food to go along with the beers. Be sure to drop in! They are close to other breweries in the Ballard hood and offer a great place to drink beer. read more

Carrie was an absolute delight. She helped us get a perfect table and told us everything we needed to know. Obec was everything we wanted and more. Carrie "carried" us into our Obec experience. Could not recommend more!! read more

This place is 5 stars all the way. Beers are fantastic. Love the ambiance. Pups are welcome which is a huge plus. And Thursdays are Vinyl night! read more

Obec Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm visiting Seattle regularly and enjoy its breweries traditions and variety. Obec was above and beyond even of my best experiences. Clean, stylish place with the brewery facilities exposed for public observation. Friendly nice staff and of course great beer! I really liked their Pils, but Granat is my favorite there. Looking forward to my next trip to Seattle and Obec. read more

Highly recommend the flagship porter in this friendly, neighbor brewery. We stopped in on a tour of the breweries in this neighbor. The flagship porter is fantastic. We also tried the saison, pilsner, and red India ale. The former was our favorite, although the pilsner is the most popular. That makes sense -- it's a very drinkable, more malty pilsner than we're used too. We had a good talk with the head brewer Wayne and learned a lot about this brewery. We highly recommend it. read more

You know who can't buy beers? Children. You know the sole purpose of a brewery? To sell beers. Praise jeebus to Obec for having the balls to finally put their foot down and not allow kids while being surrounded by "breweries" that are basically day care centers. It's a smart business model, friendly people, good beer, and unapologetically child free. Take all my non-child having expendable income. read more

I love the beer here. This is a great place to go if you want a nice selection of beers that isn't *just* IPAs. Definitely my favorite in this patch of breweries in Ballard. read more

Excellent! Everything was perfect for us, great beer variety and even a very good selection of wine as well. Super cool interior. I love the way the show the brewery, super clean, organized, like a perfect science lab. The beers we tried where exceptional, really a new favorite. read more

Good vibes, nice outdoor patio seating, super cute food truck on site, I appreciated the lack of children on the premises. But would it be to much to ask to have a single beer that is drinkable. Perhaps the master brewer was filled with despair during the creation of this last batch.. My stomach fills like a dumpster on fire. read more

We love this brewery! The atmosphere is awesome and laid back while still having great beer.

Obec Brewery / Bar was recommended by a friend of mine who considers himself an expert on crafted beers. It was described to me as the newest and best-crafted beer in Seattle. Definitely did not disappoint. Great variety of amazing crafts. Wasn't able to try them all, so will have to return. We also really enjoyed the modern / semi-industrial decor, with an amazing ambiance and energy. Great service. They don't sell food, but there is a food truck right outside. read more

Good beer; great service. The owner and staff were exceptional. They're getting used to a new brewhouse, and the beer was still damn good - I'm expecting great things out of them in the months and years to come. read more

Great space, amazing beer, and friendly staff. There is a ton of seating, places to play cards, or just chat with your friends. My new favorite place to have a beer. read more

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This place was much less busy than some of other breweries we visited in Ballard, but it deserves a bigger crowd! The beers were all great - I was worried they would have that 'new brewery not quite ready yet' taste, but they were all high quality. Loved the indoor patio style feel with cushions and blankets, as well as board games. Really big space with a good look and feel. Needs a bit more of an atmosphere but I'm sure that will come as word spreads about this place! Well worth a visit. read more

Great beer (a proper house Czech Pilsner and Porter), great playlist (come to find out, the owner appears to be somewhat of an audiophile) and great community vibe! Well done guys. read more

Definitely my favorite brewery in ballard. Solid Czech style pilz and European style lagers. Great local owners and super dog friendly.

We went to Obec for my birthday. Great space. Awesome lighting and you can see the sparkle of the brewing equipment. The crew working was super nice. We've been in a few times and chatted with one of the owners who is always so friendly. We played a bunch of games and made a ruckus and the guys were glad we were having so much fun. Obec apparently means community in Czech and that's what they've created here. The brews were great and I particularly enjoyed the porter. read more

The beer is very tasty and the bartenders are very friendly and very knowledgeable. New brewery worth checking out.

Very friendly people in a brand spanking new brewery. Veru clean. Their pils is delish. Drank a very aoproachable porter as well. While already good, I think, with a few more brews through this system, they will be lights out. read more

Great beer, cool spot. The double IPA is hoppy and delicious. Open later than the rest of Ballard spots. Another addition to Ballard micro brewery heaven. read more

Loved our first visit to Obec! Great beer, fabulous staff. Delicious fries from the food truck parked outside. We pet some cute dogs. What's not to love? We'll be back! read more

For a new brewery they have set up an excellent space to hang out in. The beer was good as well for just getting going, I anticipate more variety is coming soon. Definitely worth a visit. read more