Such a GREAT find in "the middle of nowhere" (for us city dwellers it's a pretty out-there drive). Hubs likes to drive, I like to find good food. Put that together and you will end up here! This place has it all. We went on a Saturday and it was quiet with a slow trickle of people coming in and leaving. Great classic country playing. They brew their own beer and have a pretty extensive list. They have ciders too! Also, you can get a flight. It's not listed on their menu, but if you ask, they do flights of 6. That's what we got. (3 ciders and 3 beers). Beers and ciders were awesome! I wish I took a picture of the beer list so I could tell you the best, but the jalapeño one was fun and actually paired really well with my flatbread, the black currant ginger cider was DELICIOUS and our favorite beer wassss...a mixed berry bush? Lol something like that. Look for the berry one. The food was OUTSTANDING. Literally top 3 best pizzas I've ever had. My husband got the '3 Rivers' and like a piece of art, I had to sit and process the complexity of flavors with each bite. The thing is, I HATE pineapple on pizza. Absolutely despise it. But I gave this one a shot anyway and oh, my, goodness! THE best!! I got the "Tilly" and it was quite delicious, but the 3 Rivers is where it's at! I would 10/10 recommend this place to friends and family. The drive was beautiful, atmosphere was awesome, we had a wonderful time! read more

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Great beer? Check! Awesome food? Check! Nice vibe? Check! When I'm looking for a cold one in a quaint mountain town, River Time is worth the drive to Darrington. It's quickly become one of our favorite stops when we're camping in the area, and is a great place to stop in, drink a pint or two, and enjoy a game of cribbage. Bonus if it's a sunny day and we can enjoy their lovely beer garden. What really sets River Time apart is their delish food. We're in major "like" with their Three Rivers pizza. It's a flatbread-style pie, prepared on-site in their tiny kitchen area, and features all sorts of yumminess. Whenever we go, we think we're going to try a different pizza this time. Nope, we always end up with the Three Rivers! As someone who appreciates a maltier beer, I appreciate that they always have an amber or red ale on tap. On our most recent visit, I tried their new copper ale which was delish. They also have cider on tap if you're not a beer lover. And the staff is soooo friendly, too! read more

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Stopped here for pizza and beer after a long day in the mountains. I think the food was probably pretty normal for a brewpub, but after a day of eating only gels and clif bars, it tasted heavenly. Came pretty late so it wasn't too busy; just a few tables of locals. Bartender (owner, possibly?) was friendly and helpful. Would be happy to return next time I'm in the area. read more

We frequent this restaurant when in town and definitely worth a stop! I'm not a beer drinker but have enjoyed the cider offerings they've had - the blush was most recently introduced and definitely a new favorite The pizzas and grinders previously ordered have been decent but the typhoon has been a game changer with its unique flavoring. My son doesn't usually order pepperoni as he doesn't like the slices falling off but was willing to appease his sister. He was pleasantly surprised the pepperoni was baked UNDER the cheese - a game changer for him, lol We also got the large nachos which is HUGE. Probably a bag's worth of chips. Speaking of which, they use Juanita's- the BEST tortilla chips!!! Love the outside area to soak up the view and have the kids run wild waiting for food as it's not fast food by any means. ~$68 for the large nachos, cider, & 2 pizzas read more

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Great food, great service and the ambiance is also pretty great. We are locals and the vibe here is perfect if you're looking for a small town brewery with great beer. Recommend. read more

Great pizzas, drinks and a large outdoor seating area where you can bring your dog too. We got the large nachos, which were pretty good and large enough for 4 people to share. The Typhoon pizza (adobo chicken, pineapple) was fantastic. Service is always friendly and they've got some corn hole and connect 4 for kids to play outside too. read more

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WOW! just WOW! I mean, where do I begin. This place is just WOW! The food is so great, and don't even get me started on the beers. My only issue is that they are not open all week! The lady behind the counter looked very young for her age. This place is a Darrington melting pot. The perfect balance between tourists and locals. read more

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I really liked the beer, though the pictures are misleading. This brewery is not on the water.

Great pizza, great view, and tasty beer. We definitely recommend. Heading up to Cascade's perfect spot.

I don't know where to start...the food is absolutely amazing! The root beer on tap is my go-to, since I don't drink anymore, but everybody I know raves about all of the beers! The brewers are often in the brewery and are happy to talk about the beers and everything that goes into them! I think my favorite part though, is the staff! Always smiling, alway chatting up customers and always working hard! They can give you advice on anything you need to know around Darrington and the surrounding area! read more

We were passing through on our way back from a day trip and needed to find a dog-friendly place to grab a bite to eat. Encouraged by the great reviews, we chose River Time Brewing. What a great place! Staff were extremely personable and helpful with our selection of beverages. We ordered 3 flatbreads and we were throughly impressed with the freshness of the ingredients, especially the veggies! We'd recommend this place for their food and beverages, and they have plenty of seating options from the front patio to the inside bar-height tables/stools to the dozen or so picnic tables out back. They even have a dog bowl full of water, and bags to pick up any waste. Very dog friendly. read more

Terrible service, the old lady that works there is very rude, I'd stay far away from this place and just go to the red top across the street , it's cheaper read more

Nachos were amazing. the chips were gas. service was great, too! orders came very quickly and they had books and games like uno available to use read more

We arrived early on a Saturday afternoon after a reconnaissance of some trailheads on the Mountain Loop Highway. The ordering process was easy and efficient. the beer selection was good and the ESB we selected of high quality. The nachos and flatbread pizza were well prepared and tasty. The seating layout is interesting. There are a few typical tables but most of the seating is at long hi-top tables. A good experience. read more

The portions were huge and the food was fantastic. Great ambiance on the back patio. I would stop here again if I am visiting Zion.

Great service, amazing flights, great nachos! While watching Seahawks! Highly recommend!!

Finally made it to River Time, it was great! Very mellow, gorgeous day to sit outside and enjoy a couple of beers and a pizza. Service was great, beer and pizza both delicious. We had the Beaver Moon IPA and shared a Sweet Garlic Sticks pizza. We added bacon to the pizza, which we highly recommend! We'll definitely be back! read more

River Time Brewing - Sweet Garlic Sticks flatbread pizza with bacon. Delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

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This is a 2015 review that I'm just now moving over so it shows up under the new location. There wasn't a Yelp entry for the new location back then. For most beer lovers, this place is quite a ways past any other place where you've stopped for a beer. Down the valley and almost up into the mountains--part of the fun of having a beer here is having a great drive out here. I opted to come around the southern loop, which includes 13 unpaved miles (though only a few hundred yards of serious potholes this autumn), and arrived feeling like Darrington was a million miles from anywhere...rather than just a hundred miles from anywhere. It's a small town in a mountain valley, and the river rules the land out here. In fact, this brewery moved just this summer because the Sauk River (namesake of the establishment) was eating away at the land under the old location. So they took over the old Darrington City Hall, put in a bunch of tanks and a bar, and here we are. Stories like this are part of the fun. If you're habituated to life in the city, the hustle and bustle of people and traffic make your days feel a lot different than your time out here will. As soon as you walk through the door (multiple front doors stood open on a sunny Saturday), the head brewer greets you from behind the bar with a jolly holler. You feel like you've arrived someplace where friends gather, even though there's a good chance of other first-time tourists inside. But from the outside it all seems quiet. It's a city hall for a very tiny town, so it's only a few hundred square feet on each of two floors. You park in a gravel parking lot next door (how long ago was this the town hall?) under a tree, and the ground isn't fully level. There aren't many signs outside. Just sandwich boards, in fact. There aren't many cars on the roads out here, and everything's quiet. You're in a clearing after plowing through miles of forest carpeting the valleys, and you can turn around in several directions and see mountain faces standing straight up. You're not in the Emerald City anymore, that's for sure. Inside, they're open for business, but will probably continue to update the layout a bit as revenue accumulates. There's a big long bar, with multiple beers on tap, comfortable stools, and a couple of powder rooms along the back wall. Air and light flow freely through here. Behind the bar and farther in back are rows of kettles and tanks. There's an upstairs that isn't doing anything yet, and there's a bit of space for a merchandising table that's still really nothing more than a table. You're getting here just a step up from the ground floor--they know what they're doing, for sure, but they're just gathering momentum. There are townfolk, ponytailed bikers, cheerful afternoon day-trippers, and others lined up on the barstools. People are trying everything, and asking the barman lots of questions. Between rounds, he's cleaning up in the brewhouse, moving stuff, explaining brewing science, and still keeping an eye on everyone's glass. It's that small in here. Such a great feel to it. They do take credit cards, and they do have wi-fi. And they love to give you a hard time for being addicted to your phone. But they're friendly and fun about it. There's no food here, but you could probably bring your own. At this point, they're still dialing in the new system a little bit, but they're a lot closer than most brewhouses that have only been operational for a few weeks. They had a couple of kolsches, a couple of IPAs, and a couple other things, including the Big E Blackberry, occupying the guest tap (evidently they have this one on quite often). read more

I was out on an adventure and decided I needed a place to enjoy a cold beer on a hot day. I searched this out on yelp, verified they were open and followed up on the website online. With so few reviews I wasn't really sure what to expect, and it looked like at some point they had a 2nd location which is no longer open. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had a parking lot, a cute outdoor area, and plenty of room inside, even 2 bathrooms which always excites me. My friend who seeks out breweries in this area was surprised that this had been here for the past 3 years without her knowledge. I never expect great food from a brewery since most seem to not have any, but was pleased to see a menu from here online. I was even more excited to see they had vegan cheese on the menu (for 2$ extra) and could use it to make some flatbreads. Unfortunately on my visit they were out of the vegan cheese and the kalamata olives, but I was still able to enjoy a delicious cheeseless pizza. The nachos looked huge. I really liked the "Notorious" P.I.G. which is a pepper beer made with jalapenos. I've been telling everyone about how much I liked this and am so happy to learn this is a regular beer. I also enjoyed a brown IPA which was unique and tasty. The employees were super friendly. The building is very cool and has a lot of history. Definitely stop by if you are in town. read more

River Time Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

We went through spring snow to try out their beers. First ones there, but definitely more came in. Nice variety of beer to satisfy. Flatbread Pizza and sandwiches were tasty and reasonable price. We will come back. read more

River Time Brewing - the front of the building - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

Great food, beer and service. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area. We had a loaded flatbread and nachos.

We would literally come to Darrington just to have their pizza! The beer is excellent as well. We were driving through Darrington after hiking and trying to find a place to grab some food when we were saw "beer and pizza" painted up in the 2nd story window on the outside of a a historic building. We've been back a dozen times now and it never disappoints. The staff is very friendly, and they have an outdoor area that is open and quaint, with choice of shade or sun. read more

River Time Brewing - Seating outside of the brewery! - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

My girlfriends and I stopped in here for a few slurps after hiking. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Seating can be found at the bar or at the single picnic table inside. The brewery is family friendly and is quite apparent by all the drawings displayed on the walls. There is one foosball table as well. Nice touch River Time. There is no kitchen, therefore no food available. Snack sized potato chips can be purchased. Patrons can bring in their own food to nibble on while slurping tasty cold brews. Since there is no kitchen, brews are served in plastic cups. There is a small area where River Time paraphernalia is offered: growlers, t-shirts etc... It was apparent by the friendly banter among-st the patrons, their families and staff, that this joint is a local watering hole. I ordered a couple of pints of Red Ale for $4. Tasty, full-bodied and cold. Hit the spot and paired well with my home-made sub sandwich. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you River Time for offering such a laid back place for the three of us to unwind and refuel after a long day in the forest. read more

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Wish I had taken a photo of our flatbreads and beer - stopped here for some dinner and a cold drink after a long hike. Service was great and super fast, a very cute place and family friendly. Some of the best beer I've ever had. read more

Great pizza and beer! Nice set up with lots of non-tv activities to entertain you. Staff is pleasant and welcoming. I eat there at least once when I am working in the Darrington area. read more

Great beers. Super friendly service. Food was typical pub fare, but better than average albeit served on trays with paper. Certainly not fancy, but good with a brew or two. I will come again for the beers and food. Oh, and a cool selection of "RBT" brand stickers, patches, hats and other cool "RBT" swag. read more

Great beer, food, and atmosphere. We got their bacon, pesto sandwich and a flat bread pizza with bacon and sausage and they were both delicious. Beautiful outdoor seating with a great view of the mountains read more

River Time Brewing - Chicken and sausage flatbread - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

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We came for a quick bite and beer after Diablo Lake. We weren't disappointed. Friendly service as soon as we walked in. I had the red ale first which was great, but my curiosity started itching about the jalapeño beer. Wow. I loved it! Absolutely amazing if you like a little kick. I've never had a beer actually taste like a jalapeño. I got a growler for home it was so good. Don't think I forgot about the food. The sandwich and pizza were both perfectly cooked and delicious. Great bread and crust and the toppings were abundant. 10/10 would recommend this place, and I'll for sure be back next time I'm up here. read more

River Time Brewing - Bacon and sausage pizza and the pesto chicken sandwich. - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

Pizza was delicious, we had the Popper (Cream Cheese, Bacon & Jalapeños) Server suggested banana peppers instead since I wasn't up for anything to spicy, service was wonderful. Atmosphere was great, big door was open so it was nice and cool. We will definitely be back!!! read more

River Time Brewing - Bar Area - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

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Our new favorite post-hike stop for beer and dinner. Great selection of beer (they even put together cans for us to take home). The pizza was great. I had The Doug with black olives added. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Large outdoor seating area. read more

Came here with friends after hiking, we had pizzas (flatbread style) all beers were great! My friend even took a howler with the black currant cider yummy!! Staff was friendly and helpful read more

River Time Brewing - This was a customized pizza ...delish!! - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

Good pizza, worth going out of the way for. Its just a bit off the main road thru Darrington.

Delicious vegan pizza on the way to the mountains!!! My friends enjoyed their beer as well.

Love coming here! Great beer selection and great food! The views of Whitehorse mountain are amazing :)

Drove into town after continuing my journey through the Mountain Loop hwy: Great service and we only tried the jalapeño pinwheel but it was great. Loved the fact they had a bunch of dif Kolsch. read more

If your in the area and do yourself a favor and stop into this place. Good beer, good pub style food, friendly staff.

LOVE THIS PLACE!! Amazing beer, amazing pizza, amazing staff. My go-tos are the Hammer IPA or the ciders they have on tap. For pizza I love the Kris or the Jenny. 10/10 would recommend when ever I'm in the area! read more

These guys are doing it right. They have a variety of great beers that are not the standard new brewery list we see around here including a kolsch, chili kolsch, and blackberry brew. Their red ale was stellar and they have a brown ale and other winter beers coming up soon. read more

River Time Brewing - Sampler set - Breweries Near Me - Darrington, Washington

Awesome staff and great brews.. Food is Delicious. love their Pizzas and grinders. Nice Merch, too!

We love River Time, even more now that they have pizza! Stop by and pick up a pint, a growler, a howler, or a schooner of your favorite River Time brew or their guest tap Ciders or root beer. Then treat yourself to a flat bread pizza (gluten free crust available too!). Lots of different toppings. Then while you wait for your pizza, start up a game of cribbage! We make it a point to stop at River Time and see Neil at least once a week! read more