Very friendly staff, but I didn't care for the environment. I shouldn't have been surprised that this place was packed at 5:30 p.m. on a Friday, but even then it was just so loud and noisy. We were volunteering in the area so stopped by for a quick drink. The beer selection is good, but when my fiancé and I checked it out I wasn't really in the mood for beer. I wish they had a bigger selection of self-pour seltzers and wine. The hanging chairs are super cute and depending on where you sit there are awesome views of MOHAI. If you need to wait, you can take a seat at the benches nearby and there are a lot of them. Seems like a good spot for dogs--there were a lot of cute pups when we were there! read more

Such a fun social bar to come hang out with friends! I love the aspect of pouring your own drinks. They have a lot of options to choose from. I also liked how they have different types of cups you can choose to drink from. Just make sure to tilt your cup at an angle then straighten it as the cup fills up so you're not just filling your cup with foam. Would definitely come again read more

Heard about Tapster recently and tried it out this week with a couple friends. First off, I love that it is dog friendly inside and outside, so my pup could hang out with us while we enjoyed our beers. Second, the staff did a great job explaining how the taps worked. You basically connect a credit/debit card to a card they give you, swiping it on the tap of your choosing where you are charged by oz (price varies by beer). There is also some wines, ciders, and hard kombuchas. There is a $10 minimum, but honestly seemed like a pretty good deal to me as most drafts at breweries run $6-8, but this way I get to try a little bit of whatever sounds good on tap. One downside though is that there is no food offered here, so you need to plan ahead if you get hungry. Definitely hope to return in the future! read more

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So fun! Came here with the girlfriends in the afternoon and completely admired the atmosphere. Big fan of the swings and the concept of a cider/beer/wine/CBD infused drinks buffet read more

This place is the BEST and quite dangerous! You can get as much or as little as you like! It's what Menchies is to ice cream for alcohol! Genius business and trendy spot! read more

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Fun place to get a drink with friends. Youthful atmosphere, you check in with your credit card and they give you a drink card. Then they have a wall full of taps. You place your drink card in the holder and pour yourself what you would like - you can pour a 1/2 oz to taste or a full pour to enjoy. Lots of fun! read more

Super cool concept and an extremely cute esthetic! I want to give this place 5 stars just for that but unfortunately there were a few down falls. The price is pretty spendy for what it is. It sounds like a good deal when you pay less than a dollar an ounce but once you pour a normal pint it's about $8 for their cheaper pours. You gotta be good at pouring out of a tap yourself otherwise your paying $8 for a glass of foam. At the end you have to drop your card off in buckets and all the buckets have different percentage of tips on them. So your forced to tip them even though your the one pouring and doing all the work. They did have a decent selection of drink to chose from though, and that was a plus! read more

If it weren't for TikTok, I probably would have never found this place. Someone posted the cute swings and I knew I had to go. Prior to going, I read some of the reviews on how the whole thing works but I wasn't too sure. The place is super spacious and very cute hipster vibes. When we got in, the worker explained to us that we'd put our card on file and they would give us a card where we'd place on the tap wall in order to get our drink. Everything is self serve which I thought was super cool. You grab your own cups from the wall and go over to the tap wall, place the card in, and pour your drink. It goes by ounce. I liked this concept because you could choose how much you want and essentially have a little tasting of your choice. Once you're done, you go back to the front and close our your tab. We spent a bit of time in here since we were waiting for our reservations at Chihuly and it was definitely a nice way to chill. I imagine this place being super crowded after work & especially Friday/weekend nights. We came around 245 pm on Friday so it was fairly empty but definitely picked up by the time we left around 430pm. I wish there was something like this in Norcal! I would recommend this cute little brewery to everyone who visits. If you're not a beer person like myself, I really enjoyed the sour, hard kombucha, and cider choices. There is also wine choices on the wall. Very unique and memorable place!!! read more

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My husband and I seek out new beer venues when we travel so we were very excited to see Tapster was near our hotel. Their Fall hours say they are open on Sunday until 10 pm. We arrived at the door at 7 pm to find all the stools up on the tables and were told that they had already done last call. We get closing a little early if it is slow but 3 hours early??? Seriously....? Another person walked in after us, so they lost out on at least 3 customers tonight and we will not try this establishment again when we are in Seattle. Very poor management!! I would give this experience zero stars if possible. read more

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This is an amazing spot! Definitely great to bring your friends or co-workers. It is also dog-friendly, so you will likely make some new furry friends like I did several times, haha! They have board games, SWINGS, and a PourMyBeer self-serve beverage wall with all kinds of drinks to choose from. They have a ton of great options on their self-pour taps, including cold brew and kombucha, you can always buy shots to spike your kombucha, too! My personal favorite is their vast selection of local craft beers! Can't wait to be back for more! read more

Tapster Seattle - love their mural "today is the day!" amazing idea! the place is so cool! - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The two employees working there were so sweet and helpful!!! We were visiting town so we didn't know how it worked there but they were so helpful in explaining everything. I really wish they had one of these in San Diego because the concept of it and vibes were so fun! I had a variety of ciders and sour beers and loved all of them. We got to sit on the swings and outside by the fire places. And enjoy some of they buttery popcorn. The music was A1 and the variety of drinks was unbelievable. read more

Tapster Seattle - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friends and I are obsessed with Tapster. It is a great spot to meet up after work in a convenient location. If you're not a cool beer girl like me, they also have cinders, seltzers, wine, kombucha, sodas, and cold brew on tap. The staff are super kind and helpful. It gets pretty busy, but we've always been able to find a table or bench to sit at. read more

I love this concept so much! Tapster offers an eclectic mix of kombuchas, beers, ciders, CBD-infused drinks, among others and has a very chill vibe. It was completely empty at 6 pm on a weeknight when we went, but quickly started to fill up. There was a large open space in the middle for a game of bocce ball, ample seating, and the decor is very charming. Even though the drinks can run a bit expensive, the selection is totally worth it and it's easy to track how much you're spending. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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This place is so fun! You get to pour your own beer and choose which style glass you want to drink out of each time! By the end, I was using the small glasses and sampling a lot of different options, since you pay by the ounce. We came on a Tuesday night, and there was plenty of seating. It happened to be open mic night, and so we listened to 12 or so comics give their short set. It was super fun, and the crowd was really friendly. The bar really had Instagram worthy swings & decor if you're into that kind of thing. But definitely drop by for the variety of beers on tap that you get to pour yourself. Definitely will be back again! read more

The service is easy to navigate! You get a card and pay per ounce you pour yourself. Plenty of seating and flexible seating. Very modern and "young" energy. The customers ranged in age but the environment was new age. Price was reasonable! Lots of beer/cider options! read more

Come hangout and fill your own drinks. You have to spend at least $10 but that's super easy when there is so much to try. Customer service here was great and the atmosphere was fun. Ciders were great. read more

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A really cute spot! I loved the atmosphere and the inside seating. I also liked where it was located too read more

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This place was so fun! My friend and I stopped by while in Seattle. You get a card and can pour as much as you want since you pay by the ounce. The swings are fun to sit in. Oh and the music playing did not disappoint. read more

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A very cool, new concept! They have a wide selection of beer, coffee, and kombucha to tap from. I loved the interior and set up of the swings for fun photo ops. It was so fun tapping our cards and pouring our drinks. They also have card games to play. There is a $10 minimum per person but it's definitely easy to meet since there are so many tempting options to choose from. I will definitely return! read more

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Great ambience and tap selection. I love the idea of a self serving tap, especially since I can basically create my own flight of beers to try out! Very cute space and spacious. Definitely would come here again. read more

Tapster Seattle - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is an awesome vibe and staff very friendly. Good selection of beer n cider. It's cool you don't need to wait in line for a beer. You pour your own and how much you want. read more

I went to Tapster for a networking event and initially loved the concept for a self serve tap room to try different drinks. I saw the sign outside of the place said there were a variety of drinks including kombuchas. Once I arrived, I realized everything was alcoholic and there were no non alcoholic choices. The atmosphere was also incredibly loud and they had really intense strobe lights as well. It was a total sensory overload and everyone had to scream to talk over the loud volume of the music. Overall, I think this place would benefit from limiting the noise and lights and just focusing on the cool concept they have going for them. read more

Such a fun place! This is a self pour bar that allows you to select pours of 1 oz, 3 oz 5 oz (maybe more?) so you can taste or have a full glass of tons of beers but also wine, cider, seltzer and coffee! Something for everyone. A chill vibe with lots of different types of seats. They have a rope swing, some steps, outdoor tables, benches, lounge chairs. Great for a group or alone. Conveniently located. Great play list. I thought it was cleaner the first time I went compared to the other times which is why I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5. read more

Dog friendly spot, great experience and customer service as well as wonderful ambience read more

Tapster Seattle - Super fun experience: wines, hard ciders, kombucha, CBD drinks, beers, hard shelters, rose...soo much options - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for a belated birthday and the vibes were a lot of fun! It makes you feel like you're a bartender when you're pouring your beer. They also had swings towards the back of the room and they were playing sports on TV. I'd call ahead and ask for a last call time (if you're planning to go a couple hours before closing) because their last call was earlier than expected -- sorry, don't remember the time! In terms of the environment, it was a bit reminiscent of a frat house on a Friday night because of the sticky floor and smell of the room but it's expected since newbies are pouring beers and having fun! TLDR; call ahead to ask for the last call time, wear shoes you don't mind getting sticky, be ready to feel like a bartender ! read more

Tapster Seattle - A couple of ales and the Tapster card! - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place! Very unique experience (at least for me). You link your card to one of theirs, and use it to pour your own beverage. They have a variety of alcohol, and on the side you can find coffee / kombucha / soda. When you're ready to leave, you can return the card to the counter, or you can drop it in a tip box on your way out. The décor is super cute, and I love the swings! read more

Great selection of beers, awesome atmosphere, very user friendly system and a good experience overall. Great job Tapster. read more

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Just had a SIX STAR experience at this beautiful bar! Love the staff, everyone was very friendly and helpful with their system! I will definitely be back for more with more friends! BYOF! No food menu available at the bar but an overall a perfect spot for hanging out with friends and grabbing (a) drink(s) read more

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Just got home from an awesome night at Tapster! Great staff, beer that pours itself, beautiful decor, and amazing views! read more

Tapster Seattle - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tapster is a pour your own, pay by the ounce tasting bar. The cashier welcomed us and gave me a quick explanation of how the system works. Basically, give them a credit card and they give you a card to place next to your selected tap. Pour the amount of your chosen beer and enjoy. Return as often as you like. When you check out, return their card and they bill your credit card. Be sure to tip often and well, the staff is fabulous! read more

Tapster Seattle - When we arrived a "paint and brew" event was concluding. These painters are GOOD! - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tapster is my favorite place in Seattle to grab beers with friends! They have over 50 self-pour taps featuring local beers to cold brew coffee. The staff is always helpful in picking out a new drink. They also have swings! read more

Tapster Seattle - Beer Bar Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute but loud place. The swings made my heart happy, as did the non alcoholic drinks (kombucha, root beer, ginger beer, coffee, etc.) The staff was also super helpful. read more

This place is unreal!!! We had the pleasure of coming in when Isa was here who greeted us first timers with such genuine warmth and care for us. The drinks are so fun I love the concept of this place and being here during the winter for my boyfriend's birthday, we both realized this is an INSANELY cool summer spot to be at. There is an outdoor patio for warm beautiful days and the fun vibe it creates is truly a must need for Seattle party life where it's chill and has great music. Isa you were a true gem and incredibly kind! Thanks for helping us have an incredible time and we both look forward to coming back soon!! read more

Having been to one of their Chicago locations, I had to check out Tapster Seattle on a recent visit to Seattle. Such a bright and lively spot off of Lake Union! The selection of beers, wine, hard kombucha and seltzers along with non-alcoholic drinks means there is something for everyone AND since you are pouring your own, it's easy to sample and find your new favorite beer (many of which are local)! There is plenty of outdoor seating on the patio or snag a spot on one of the swings inside. Like watching sports? There are a handful of TV's for doing just that. Have to work? There is a mini-conference room with a video enabled TV for those work-from-anywhere Zoom calls! read more

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Pass. Interesting concept: swiping a card to pay for beer by the ounce, like gasoline. Unfortunately, the service was poor, the ambiance sterile, and the seasonal flavors utterly undrinkable. Unforgiveable that they charged my credit card more than double my actual tab, and refused to refund the difference. Do better! read more

Tapster is a very unique spot! It has a large open floor plan with lots of seating. They even have indoor swings. On certain days they have stand up comedy & other things of that nature. They have a huge wall of different sized glasses which is nice. They have many self serve taps for you to try different beers, kombucha, soda & other drinks. They are very quick to pick up your empty glasses as every time you get more beer you are to use a new glass. They are always changing up their selection & you can see what they have on tap via the Untappd app! They do have liquor behind the front counter that you can buy shots of as well if you're not into beer, ciders, wine, etc. They are pet friendly & many bring their dogs inside! The only thing I wish they had was food. This is solely a drink spot. But they DO encourage patrons on bringing your own food or having food delivered there. They're always playing music & ambience is great & fun. I came here a few times during my lengthy stay in Seattle. If you're wanting to find out what type of "drinks" you're into this is the place for you! I found out my favorite type of beer by trying a bunch of different ones. Pretty cool place to try things if you don't want to waste money on a whole case at the store! read more

This is my favorite place to go with my partner after work or on a day off (I'll find any excuse to come here). With the rotating taps, there is always something new to try. This place has immaculate vibes and the perfect amount of aesthetic for those Instagram worthy shots. This is the perfect place to bring your friends to try something new. Unlike most places, you get to decide how much you want to drink. The most important thing to note about Tapster is how amazing their staff is. These are genuinely the best people I have met at any establishment and they are a big reason as to why I come here so often. Alea is so personable and always has a smile on her face. She really knows how to connect with the crowds and is always so sweet (and has the most stylish fashion). Lauryn is just as amazing, along with Colin. They never fail to make my day They truly make this place as great as it is! I will continue bringing all of my friends here to try it out and recommended you to do the same. read more

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First time coming to this bar and was not as great as expected. I had three beers and two of which were half foam/head. Yes, I was pouring correctly. My three other friends had the same problem as well as another couple sitting next to us. When we asked for help the employee just poured and dumped like we were doing so I ended up paying for like 15oz but only got 10oz. read more

Extremely rude and condescending workers. Not a fun place to go with friends (especially if you are under 35). I genuinely can't believe that their employees are allowed to speak to people the way they do, but like hey go off king I guess. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because the place is so cool that it amazes me that two employees could kill the vibe in the manner they do. read more

LOVE IT. It was my friends and I first time there and we definitely would go back again. There was many options to pick from to try . I went back to the CBD blood orange a few times. Parking was kinda hard to find but completely understandable for the area. GO GO GO! read more