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Optimism Brewing Company

Optimism Brewing Company

Brewery$$$$
First Hill, Seattle
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7.2/10
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    Katie V.
    "Great motto of the business and love the open layout."(2 Tips)
    Melanie
    "house-brewed beer selection"(6 Tips)
    Brian I.
    "unisex bathrooms and child care with drawings"(2 Tips)
    Kelsey N.
    "Great, big space with long tables inside and nice courtyard patio."(4 Tips)
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  • Vincent M.heart icon on user image
    Vincent MSeptember 22, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Good beers and group-friendly and BYOBoardGames! The food trucks hours (until 9pm) aren't always respected: my friends and I have been a few times around 8:30 and the food trucks would already be gone
  • Sandeep P.
    Sandeep ParuchuriFebruary 10, 2018
    Great place for a rainy day to play a board game or catch up over pretty good beers. TONS of space!
  • Drew M.heart icon on user image
    Drew MilamJanuary 23, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a sampler, full pint, or crowler to go! Wide range of beers, ask for a taste before fully committing. Gigantic space with cool, gender-neutral bathroom concept. Food trucks or BYO option too.
  • Brian I.heart icon on user image
    Brian IbarraJuly 4, 2016
    Make your own beer sampler, unisex bathrooms and child care with drawings is just perfect place to get drunk with the family
  • Katie V.heart icon on user image
    Katie VogelJanuary 7, 2017
    No food, but great selection of beers with mini options. Great motto of the business and love the open layout.
  • Kelsey N.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey NussbaumSeptember 11, 2021
    Great, big space with long tables inside and nice courtyard patio. Would be good for a group. Large variety of beer at a flat rate-tax and tip included in pricing.
  • Vitamin Yiheart icon on user image
    Vitamin YiJuly 17, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great open space concept with mostly above average beers with high ABV. Closes early (11pm) but you'll be more drunk than you think when you leave...
  • Michel Alexandre S.heart icon on user image
    Such an unusual place! People playing boardgames, cashless payments... oh yes, amazing beer selection and cute glasses.
  • Dave T.heart icon on user image
    Dave TesterDecember 5, 2018
    Very laid back place. You can bring food from outside or food truck. Nice beer selections!
  • Derek P.heart icon on user image
    Derek PetersonJune 7, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Their beer isn't particularly interesting, but it's good. Plus, it's a great space to hang out in for a little while.
  • Erika Rae W.heart icon on user image
    Erika Rae WulfertFebruary 23, 2019
    Soooo many good beers..large space...they have a tasting menu and you can get a full pint...also...right on the bus line if you’re waiting or missed your bus
  • Gay G.heart icon on user image
    Gay GilmoreDecember 28, 2015
    Kid and dog-friendly. Bring in your own food or there is usually a food truck parked out back.
  • L T.heart icon on user image
    L TFebruary 7, 2016
    Only 2 tasters pp on Fridays and Saturdays. The high alcohol content options were a little too boozy for my liking, but otherwise tasty beer.
  • Jacquie R.heart icon on user image
    Jacquie RooneyFebruary 29, 2016
    The [unnamed] was my favorite, but there are plenty of great versatile options. Love the unisex restroom and open layout!
  • Jennifer B.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer BurlingtonSeptember 20, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great beer, always a good food truck and super kid friendly - with a designated play area. 😃
  • Micaela P.heart icon on user image
    Micaela PierceMarch 27, 2017
    Not sure why the rating for this place isn't higher. Love their business philosophy and the unisex bathrooms. Order the 'Ol Dirty pizza from Sizzle Pie just down the street.
  • Jed B.
    Jed BrownNovember 20, 2017
    Great beers and great spot for friends and very kid friendly.
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TiesoMarch 4, 2016
    All the beers here are excellent! Dog and kid friendly too
  • Mouni R.heart icon on user image
    Mouni ReddyJanuary 7, 2016
    Slightly on the bitter side of things but has a great ambience to go with friends. Dog friendly.
  • Brandon H.heart icon on user image
    Brandon HoangOctober 18, 2016
    Perfect location for huge groups. No waiters; order at the bar. Lots of beers to try on tap.
  • Trevin C.heart icon on user image
    Trevin ChowOctober 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't serve food directly but there is usually always a food truck out back, accessible inside the brewery by a large door at the back.
  • Kaitlin
    KaitlinJuly 11, 2017
    Good beers, beautiful space, and love that they pay their employees a livable wage and thus have no tipping!!
  • jake w.
    jake wickeApril 23, 2016
    I sure hope the stand in line and order your beer like you would order a Big Mac thing doesn't catch on... This is a bar which guarantees zero chance of random human interaction.
  • Mel L.heart icon on user image
    Mel LandquistJuly 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The beer is great, the atmosphere is better. No food, but there's food trucks sometimes.
  • Taku 目.heart icon on user image
    Taku 目指せPR :)December 7, 2019
    Free wifi and tip free ! :D
  • Steve B.heart icon on user image
    Steve BrownellDecember 28, 2015
    Before the Dawn is delicious. Amazing open space.
  • Nate W.heart icon on user image
    Nate WestheimerOctober 21, 2017
    Love how they are run. A family business that sees about people.
  • Ryan G.heart icon on user image
    Ryan GallagherJune 7, 2017
    The space is massive and a great place for a group. Beers are bad though.
  • Nicholas K.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas KolnikMay 5, 2019
    Taste the lot! 🦉🧙‍♂️🍺✈️
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MitgangNovember 23, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Space is great, but the beers are just "fine" and generally unmemorable.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BowlinDecember 14, 2015
    I loved Zest: a great hoppy IPA with cascade hops citrus overtones.
  • Nima T.heart icon on user image
    Nima TalebiFebruary 24, 2016
    Very cool place, the stout was okay. Nothing to write home to mama about.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SmugaJune 27, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the food truck schedule on their website
  • Joe H.heart icon on user image
    Joe HallJuly 12, 2017
    Get the beer.
  • Dan O.
    Dan O'LearySeptember 8, 2020
    Convenient COVID order and pay system from from your phone using QR code. WiFi: optimism (as of 8 Sept 2020
  • Martin R.heart icon on user image
    Martin RisgaardApril 21, 2018
    Loud and large. Good brews.
  • Kenny D.
    Kenny DJune 10, 2023
    Last stop in #Seattle. Cheers to Optimism 🍻🙏🏾
  • Todd A.heart icon on user image
    Todd AlexanderJuly 7, 2016
    Large selection of brews. Maybe they should cut down on a few and focus on making a few better than mediocre.
  • Anne P.heart icon on user image
    Anne PfeifleOctober 1, 2017
    Great space, good beers.
  • Michele
    MicheleApril 3, 2017
    Anyone from the northeast will recognize the logo from somewhere...
  • Jeremy G.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy GrayMarch 12, 2022
    Many beer options!
  • eli
    eliSeptember 14, 2017
    WiFi password: beerbeer
  • Melanieheart icon on user image
    MelanieMarch 12, 2017
    Great concept in theory - large open community space, house-brewed beer selection, non-pretentious drink descriptions/labeling. However little too open for me, and not a fan of their beer selection.
  • Jane A.heart icon on user image
    Jane AgueroAugust 25, 2016
    Dark beers are better
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PlemmonsOctober 14, 2017
    I love the space. I wish I loved the beer more. Haven’t had anything I’d call particularly good, but always a good place for groups. Prefer Capitol Cider around the corner.
  • Ana H.
    Ana HerreraMarch 19, 2018
    Enorme cervecería pero ruidosa a tope y la cerveza no es demasiado buena, muy 'aguada' y con sabores ciertamente extraños
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