Big Time Brewery & Alehouse

One of the classic University of Washington bars, right in the heart of the Ave. The crowd skews more towards visitors and alumni vs students, but you'll see a range of folks. Great beer brewed on premises, beautiful wood-paneled bar with a brass foot rail, old school wooden tables and chairs, and decorated for the holidays. Large fries $10, pints $7. Old Wooly barley wine on tap for December 2023, 22 oz bottles of it for $15 make great gifts! The Atlas Amber, Coal Creek Porter, and the Old Wooly are all beers they've been brewing since at least the 80s or 90s, so try those classics of American microbrewing.

I had such a fun time at this amazing brewery watching the Seahawks game with a friend and the owner! The beer was awesome-I had the Sour Smash and it was easily one of the best sour beers I’ve ever had. I also enjoyed the cheeseburger, salad, and fries. Wonderful food, service, and vibe. The owner is incredibly kind and intentional about creating a warm and friendly Seattle community brewery. I will definitely be coming back!

Great beers, atmosphere and staff. This has been a neighborhood mainstay for decades. So much history here in the local beer scene. Great ipas and also approachable non hoppy beers. They do a great job of knowing their crowd located in the heart of the U District. Very helpful staff always, and usually sports stuff on the tvs when that is in season.

The food was delicious and service was awesome. The atmosphere was especially great. It was laid back, fun, and safe. We're visiting from out of town, and it was neat to see lots of different types of people come in as it got busier through the afternoon. There were people playing chess, people working, studying, and just hanging out. We were there with our toddler, and we never felt rushed or out of plane. Everyone looked like they felt comfortable and that they belonged.