Looking for an assortment of PNW beer? You've found it. I typically shy away from taprooms and steer myself to breweries, but I was jonesin' for a beer, and being that we were staying downtown, wanted something easily in walking distance. The Pine Box was recommended by someone at our hotel, and I'm glad I listened to him. Lots of local beers on tap (and also from OR, CA, CO, NV, and England), with some food offerings. The pizza was really good -- better than typical bar grub, so nothing like an afterthought. They actually do pizza quite well here. Make your own or choose from 10+ pizzas on the menu. The bartender was super friendly in helping my husband choose a cider (he's not a beer guy), and is one reason I love sitting at the bar -- personal service. Our bartender was attentive and friendly, and another reason I'd return. I liked it here so much I bought the t-shirt. :) read more

No line, no cover, on New Years ?! I'm a fan! My friend lives in Cap Hill and has been here before. Said it was a cool place with a lot of good beers on tap. We decided to take the long walk to Pine Box for some NYE entertainment! With our group of 10+ in tow, we ventured down. So surprised to not come to a huge line and a horrendous cover! Super cool chick at the door checking ID's. She remembered my friend. We went inside and stood in a small line for beers. Prices also, surprisingly low. Could not believe that we were at a bar downtown on NYE with no cover, and decent price brews! I'm a fan! This place use to be an old mortuary back in the day. The architecture of this place is amazing! Beautiful windows and booth seating made out of pews. Gorgeous place and so hip and cool for our age group! Not a bunch of kids. Ha, they were all probably partying in pioneer square! Bonus! Love this place! Will definitely come back! read more

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A good option for a casual drink and some low key bar food. They have a good selection of 30 or so beers on tap, and wine and liquor too. We got the hummus as an app which was good and came with a ton of pita. Then I got the Lil Pep pizza which was good as well, with some fun semi spicy peppers on it. read more

The Pine Box - Hummus - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a great place if you like slow service. Dogs sharing space with you while you eat, & food that is ok. Yeah it's an old funeral home which adds to the charm but the they haven't done much to dress the place up. There was actually a strange odor when we first walked in, we kiddingly said it was left over embalming fluid. The drink service was real slow & food service even slower. Waiter didn't even apologize, just said we're really busy. Very disappointing. read more

Cool (if not slightly morbid) spot right off the Olive Way exit on Cap Hill. The decor is re-purposed from the old funeral home and the place looks bigger than it really is due to high ceilings, tall windows and mirrors on the wall. If you come here to drink, expect beer to be the main feature, however they have a full bar of spirits too. The draft beer selection is numerous and excellent. The food menu descriptions sound appealing but actual food that arrives on your plate leaves something to be desired. I would come back but maybe just for drinks and not dinner. Parking is limited to a paid lot next door and runs about $4/hour unless the parking gods smile on you and one of the 6 spots on the street block open up. read more

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Calling all beer nuts!!! What an amazing selection of beer and a selection of food and the only place that I have found to have an authentic Sheppard's pie with lamb. Seattle has so many great places to eat and drink at, that is what I love about this city. You really have to work hard to find somewhere that does not impress. However, they are a few places that stand out and the Pine Box is definitely one of them. First of all the beer selection is amazing. Usually everyone has a good selection of local beers, but they also have some fantastic German beer like Maisel's. Who has that on tap in Seattle? Well these guys do. Next the food was amazing as well as the selection of different items. Also they have a full bar to top it all off with and the staff knows their stuff. So if that was not enough for you they also held Bruce Lee's funeral service here as well; the place used to be a church you will notice it upon entering. So you know the place has got to be pretty cool. read more

The atmosphere is what makes this place worth going to. Everything else is kind of meh They have an okay alcohol selection. Nothing too special. The bartenders were attentive enough, but not very friendly or engaging. We also ordered the nachos ($13) and the Mac and cheese ($12) and added kimchi ($2). The nachos were HUGE! Definitely a reasonable price. There were layers of cheese, so like every chip had cheese on it. That's the way it should be! Could have used some guacamole but overall I'd get them again The Mac and cheese came with a salad, which honestly I think was better than the actually Mac. The Mac was okay but it was missing something... not sure what though? Kind of bland I guess. I'll come back just because it's an interesting place, but I wouldn't say it's my favorite place to get a beer and some food in Cap Hill read more

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Uh may zing. I love everything about this place. Great beer selection, with a Randall! This place is legit. Great food. Nice people. Good service. Outdoor seating. Happy hour prices! And it doesn't hurt that this is stumbling distance from my front door. Pine Box, you have stolen my heart. read more

The Pine Box - Pulled pork and kim chee pizza. Yum!! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Unique spot with quality beer and pizza. I'm sure you've heard that this used to be a mortuary, the outside definitely looks the part. The interior not so much, it looks like a normal bar on the inside with a few decorations around reminding you what it used to be. There's ample seating in the main seating area, but there's also this strange connected, tented area (as in you don't have to go outside to access it). I'm not sure if it's truly outside or not. There's a bunch of long tables in this area though making it excellent for larger groups (12+), one of the few places around able to accommodate larger groups. There's a larger than average beer selection with most of it being unique micro brews. The pizza is surprisingly amazing here. I've tried the swine pizza with wild boar and it was very unique with its jalapeno cream sauce! read more

The Pine Box - Swine pizza with wild boar! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had a great time here in New Years Eve. The female server we had was super friendly and let us explore around n upstairs. The pizza was amazing! We ordered two different types just to get the experience. Totally worth going. Their claim to fame is about Bruce Lee's body traveling through for his 2nd funeral. Although that shouldn't even be the case since their food and service was top notch and sadly they cling to that tiny piece and it has nothing to do with this great little bar. What I find more fascinating is that they used coffins to make tables and seating was the old church pews. read more

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The nachos were incredible! And they had such a fun collection of beers. The bartenders were so fun and friendly and the vibe was a blast. Looking forward to going again. read more

Servers were really nice, bartenders were rude. Beer was whatever I expected more from this place!! Food is awful, stick to drinks. read more

Along with some of the other reviews, I'm not entirely sure what I was expecting when I walked in. I didn't get it. Maybe better usage of the historical building and theme? Maybe continuity between everything (not a TV menu and then old everything else)? The service wasn't anything special. It seemed like we actually frustrated her by asking a question. Got two stars because the pizza wasn't bad and the beer was pretty good ($6). Don't plan on coming back. read more

Okay, okay. I'll admit I misjudged this joint upon first visit. Last time I ordered the meh and cheese, but this time, I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was bomb diggity. so cheesy! So flavorful! I also got slightly tipsy after one old fashioned, which is only $8 by the way! 30 or more beers on tap and great appetizers- we ordered several and they were all delicious. No regrets! I recommend the smoked wild boar and pineapple pizza or shrimp and grits! read more

The Pine Box - Shrimp and grits with clam chowder - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Big list of beers $1 off at happy hour. Only one cider on the list, I forget the name but it was really tart. Service was a little lacking. Husband got the pretzel which wasn't very good. So go for the beer not the food. Nice covered outdoor seating area that is dog friendly. (the bouncer will let you in through the side gate) They are 21+ only. read more

Where has this place been my whole life. Lol. As far as I know it used to be a funeral home. When I moved to Seattle 16 years ago it was a bar named Chapel. Not sure when it switched to Pine Box (a reference to its funeral home past I'm guessing). It's a beautiful space with high ceilings and giant mirrors on the walls giving depth. I'm a big whisky fan and they have a great list, decent prices and generous pours. Staff is hit or miss. First time here it was fast friendly service. Second time, when it wasn't busy, very slow and indifferent service. Ordered a pizza both times because it's freshly made and delicious. Wonder if the pizza oven is where they cremated bodies in the past? Lol. Great bar. I will be back definitely. read more

I was in town for a conference, as I do, and needed to get away from the conference scene. We were all staying near the convention center so those places were mobbed with people I know. A few friends and I got an Uber and went here based on the Yelp reviews. With an outdoor patio area and robust beer list -- seriously, it was amazing -- we were in heaven. We each ordered a beer to enjoy at one of the large picnic tables out back. It was a perfect respite from the conference schedule. We ordered a couple of pizzas, too. I wasn't impressed with those but I recognize that the pizza is probably secondary to the beer and other food. I'm willing to forgive it because everything else was so good. read more

They have what you call a "Randall" which infuses a brew they have on draught and gives it a zing they create themselves. You can then try the base beer and then the "Randall" version to compare and contrast the difference between the two. It's really quite unique and something you cannot get anywhere else! Did I mention this place used to be a mortuary? If not, definitely was and you can tell upon walking up the front steps and the acoustics once inside. They maintained the layout but added a kitchen and bar. You feel slightly creepy at first however the staff is so welcoming and accommodating, the creepy creeps goes away quickly. Our bartender was very informative about the bar, the menu and knowledgable about the surrounding area. Seeing as we were just in for a few days, it was great to actually have a local tell us what to check out and when. Did I also mention that their homemade in-house pretzel is pretty much amazing? It is and the homemade mustards that compliment it just drive it home. I didn't believe the bartender when he said it was the best around, but he speaks the truth and I would highly recommend it to anyone frequenting this location! Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to returning on the next trip to Seattle. read more

Let me begin by proclaiming my love for bars that give you a beer list. Seriously, they're the best. I like to delay my decision-making process as much as possible, so casually reading through a beer list is much more favorable than being put on the spot while you haphazardly scan the tap handles and say the name of the first thing you see. After all that beer perusing, I actually ended up ordering a cider which was delightful. I was in a large group of about 10 people on a busy Saturday night, so I was surprised that the service was still so great. Staff was very attentive and checked up on us frequently and never made a mistake on our orders. Color me impressed! The building itself is also super cool, and I love the side patio area. I'm not in Cap Hill very much anymore, but I'd love to come back here soon! read more

I am still struggling to review bars. The drinks are really more or less the same, the foods are usually just "bar foods." What makes a bar better than the other? While I ponder on this question, I also found myself going back to the same bars and not others. The exterior of this bar is a bit intimidating with its stairs and columns. Inside, it was tight, vertical, and cozy. People are relatively packed to generate just the right level of noise to make it seem friendly. The music is a bit loud. The waiting staff reasonable. Before I knew, I have downed probably a drink or two too many. Don't try the sour beer. It is just weird. read more

I love the morgue ambiance, it's legitimately unique. Their taplist is fantastic and their food is also really good. Prices are decent and they host some really fun events and beer industry nights. That being said, the service here is shit. It always has been. I have a love-hate relationship with Pine Box because I love their beer list but hate dealing with their slow, stuck-up staff. read more

What can I say, I'm a sucker for delicious beer. And delicious food. And awesome bartenders. And full-size cutouts of shirtless men. Oh, and A/C. I had The Pine Box yelped right when I moved into the neighborhood, and I couldn't be happier that it's become my local watering hole. It's a must-see for any of my out-of-town guests, as they have a lovely atmosphere and plenty of local beers and spirits for people to sample. And it's a must-see for myself after I've had a long day, or if it's particularly hot out, or I'm in the mood to read a book. Basically, I'm always in a Pine Box state of mind. 5 stars, love this place. Now please, bring back the waffle and gravy!! read more

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I love the selection of beers they have here. The place can get quite loud at times - I hope the owners install some sound-absorbing materials soon! The food is a little on the trendy / expensive side. read more

The revolving beer menu really hits the spot. I noticed that the brews that they had on tap (mostly local ones) were much heaper than the bottles witch is awesome!!! The location of this place is really nice because its still on capital hill but in an area where there isn't to many bars which means that its not very crowded. The bar tenders are very attentive and are very knowledgeable about the different beers. I have been there in the past and had mac and cheese. It was very delish and not so fancy (that seems to be the trend these days.. Im not very keen to fancy). The price of the food was really good too! I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to go out on the town, on a budget, sans the crowds. read more

After a long day I took a hot shower & ready to relax, Son invite me to have some beers, good idea. Walking distance from the hotel we got to Pine Box, good choice. Friendly, casual atmosphere. Seated at the bar & check their beer Menu. I had the Firestone DBA & latter following with Stoup NW Red Ale. Son had Holy Mt. Le Petit Gris, Black Market Cherry Berliner. After the first round of Beer we had a Pretzel & after the second round ended with a dessert, Pretzel Bread Pudding. That is one Delicious Pudding I recommend :-) read more

The Pine Box - View of Draft & digital beers. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good beer and pizza, what more can you ask for? I loved the old building, it was like walking back in time. Beer list is extensive and great. I'd be a regular here if I lived in the area. read more

The Pine Box - Specialty pizza of the day, with purple potatoes and mushrooms - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I thought the food was good here, albeit awkward to eat. The burgers are quite oval shaped and on a bun much too big. Either smaller buns or a less round burger and I think it would have been perfect! We were unfortunately in a rush for the ferry so we didn't get a chance to try more. Thankfully our waitress was attentive and speedy so we could get fed and get to the ferry! read more

The Pine Box - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Saw the happy hour sign and decided to stop by. Nice atmosphere: very relaxing, especially for an afternoon drink. read more

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100% support the proof of vaxx requirement. Grateful that Pine Box is doing their part to keep the community safe!

Unique bar in a great location. The food is pretty good (although I only got a soup and salad, I was still quite pleased!) as are the drinks. The building and its history certainly add to the overall experience. read more

Craft Beer to the End. They're not kidding. They have an extensive and rotating selection of beers from around the world with an emphasis on tasty brews from the PNW! Folks who work here (shout out to Alex, Ross, and the rest of the crew) know their beer! So try and explore the beer list with their help. Just be ready with a description of the kinds of beers you like . If you don't really drink beer, they have a full bar and can whip up a cocktail! In my years of stopping by, service has tended toward excellent! To take things to the next level, the food here is god damn amazing! They bake their pizzas in an actual fire powered pizza oven! So you know that stuff is coming out hot and fresh! The sandwiches are incredible, and the pretzel with horseradish mustard is a classic. Also, full points for the varied yet excellent music they're always playing here. All of this goodness is served up in a building that used to serve as a funeral home back in the day! If you love craft beer, good food, and a fun laid back vibe, this spot is a no brainer!! read more

Awesome. Beer, awesome music, Nazi punks fuck off. Sick gothic windows. Beer is 7-10 bucks which is a a bummer but they have some really unique and strong brews read more

5 stars for the environment and atmosphere. Their beautifully flavored stouts are great and their old fashion is strong yet delicious! 1 star for the food. The server said that the tacos are really good and they're really not; the meat is way too dry. I got the Happy Hr 2 tacos and I didn't want to finish the first and couldn't finish the second Not a fan of that. The hummus was ok (I've definitely had better), nachos were alright (looks pretty when it first comes out but flavor-wise is super basic). Yeah, I don't plan on eating here again. Maybe just come for drinks. read more

Came here for a night out with friends. There's a big area in the back that was perfect for big groups. They have long tables that can fit about 10-12 people per table, maybe more if you try haha. There's a big variety of food options as well as drink options. Between stouts, nitros, a few sour beers, and the usual pilsner and hefe, there's something for everyone! Noise level was great and I felt like we could all hear each other even though there were a lot of people around. Good energy, great drinks, and great Bruce Lee art on the walls! haha TIPS: If you're coming with a big group, go through the front towards the back area and there's tons of long tables for big groups! OVERALL: *Service: 4/5 *Variety: 5/5 *Would I come back again: Yes *Would I recommend: Yes read more

Almost $20 for a pour of Basil? You're all out of your minds. The atmosphere was cool, but not worth the overpriced libations.

Walking around downtown Seattle on a weekday night lead our group to this cool spot. Great drink specials and an extensive beer list makes this a fun and comfortable outing. There is food too, but we had already eaten prior to discovering this joint...maybe next time! The restrooms are rather small, so be courteous and try not to leave your fellow patrons any surprises! read more

The heck with the reviewer who thought the service was bad, we had GREAT service from our hostess and bar keep. We really enjoyed the Randall infused E9 Stations Wit with cinnamon orange. Very good selection of northwest beer. Nice location and good A/C if you are here on a rare hot day as we were. read more

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Neat place, great outdoor seating, the food I have had was yummy. A "must see" if you are in the area.

Very cool spot! the building and overall theme is awesome. Big space, very comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff behind the bar could be friendlier, definitely giving off the "what do your want" vibe but overall the food, drinks and place were worth it. read more

Pros: Lots of great beers, Rotating taps- so always something new, AMAZING food and bar snacks. Fun setting Cons: Limited seating, VERY LOUD read more