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Best Brewery: Beardslee Public House

By Seattle Mag November 22, 2024

Two beer mugs from Beardslee Public House, often hailed as the best brewery in town, rest on a wooden table—one filled with light beer and the other with dark beer.
Photo courtesy of Beardslee Public House

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.

We asked. You answered. Our annual Readers’ Choice awards highlights the best of the city in numerous categories. From neighborhoods to restaurants and all in-between, these are your picks about what makes the city tick.

Beardslee Public House in Bothell is all about comfort food done right, serving up favorites like jalapeño mac and cheese, juicy burgers, and house-made ales that elevate any meal. The industrial-chic interior creates the perfect setting for a casual night out, whether you’re catching up with friends or unwinding after a long week.

Hot Tip

Happy hour at Beardslee Public House runs daily from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Pair a $22 pitcher of house-made craft beer with their loaded nachos — oozing Oaxaca and pepper jack cheese, spicy avocado-tomatillo salsa, and all the fixings — for the ultimate comfort combo.

About Readers Choice 2024

Every year, our annual Readers’ Choice Awards round up Seattle’s best — from standout burger joints to the city’s most scenic spots. Whether you’re after fresh seafood, cocktails with a view, or a place to unwind, these are the places to be.

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