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Best Breweries & Cideries in Ballard

North Seattle's Breweries & Cideries shortlist. Five spots picked by a local who cares, validated by neighbors, sorted by a transparent formula. No sponsored placements, ever.

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  1. 1

    Wheelie Pop Brewing

    Ballard · Breweries & Cideries
    Recently covered

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Why it ranks
    94/100
  2. 2

    Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    94/100
  3. 3

    Urban Family Brewing Co.

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    94/100
  4. 4

    Channel Marker Cider

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    93/100
  5. 5

    Reuben's Brews - The Ballard Taproom

    Ballard
    Highly Reviewed

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    92/100
  6. 6

    Lucky Envelope Brewing

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    92/100
  7. 7

    Cloudburst On Shilshole

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    92/100
  8. 8

    The Barrel House at Reuben's Brews

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    91/100
  9. 9

    Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  10. 10

    Maritime Pacific Brewing Company

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  11. 11

    Fair Isle Brewing

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  12. 12

    Obec Brewing

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  13. 13

    Rooftop Brewing Company

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  14. 14

    Trailbend Taproom

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  15. 15

    Skål Beer Hall

    Ballard
    Highly Reviewed

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    90/100
  16. 16

    Jolly Roger Taproom and Rooftop Brewing

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    89/100
  17. 17

    Fremont Brewing Production Facility

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    88/100
  18. 18

    Great Notion Brewing - Ballard

    Ballard

    Ranks high on aggregator quality and recent reviews.

    Composite
    88/100
How this list was made

Compiled from review data across multiple sources, weighted by recency, then adjusted by an editorial visit and local votes. Want to nominate a spot? Vote here (login required, one vote per neighbor).