Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom

"When you feel trapped in an infinite time loop of sipping IPA tasters at your usual five places in Ballard, head to Bale Breaker for a change of pace. Keeping things interesting is an enormous gravel patio with fire pits, multiple cider options from Yonder (hello, pineapple-lime-cardamom), slushies, and murals to take photos in front of. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"If you’re brewery-hopping in Ballard and your priority is a standout patio, the one at Bale Breaker is the winner, complete with an expansive gravel-coated space, funky murals, and firepits. And since it doubles as a tasting room for Yonder Cider, you’ll have more gluten-free options on tap than you'd find at other breweries—like hard apple juice brewed with pineapple and cardamom, or spiked strawberry lemonade slushies. While the beer is good (we’re fans of their hazy stuff), you’re really here for Yonder’s fruit-based cider and the great outdoor space." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

"This spacious taproom and beer garden is a crossover paradise for beer and cider enthusiasts. Serving a variety of beer, cider, and slushies, it’s a joint venture between Yakima Valley brewing powerhouse Bale Breaker and local Seattle business Yonder Cider (which locals may remember used to operate out of a neighborhood garage in Phinney Ridge). You can find both Bale Breaker and Yonder Cider in cans and on draft around the city, but it’s only here that you can taste their unique smaller-batch creations. The campground-like atmosphere is pretty fun too." - Brianna Gunter

"If you’re brewery-hopping in Ballard and your priority is a standout patio, the one at Bale Breaker is the winner, complete with an expansive gravel-coated space, funky murals, and firepits. And since it doubles as a tasting room for Yonder Cider, you’ll have more gluten-free options on tap than you would find at other breweries—from hard apple juice brewed with pineapple and cardamom to spiked strawberry lemonade slushies. While the beer is good (we’re fans of their hazy selections), you’re really here for Yonder’s fruit-based stuff and the great outdoor space. " - aimee rizzo

"If you’re brewery-hopping in Ballard and your priority is a standout patio, the one at Bale Breaker is the winner, complete with an expansive gravel-coated space, funky murals, and firepits. And since it doubles as a tasting room for Yonder Cider, you’ll have more gluten-free options on tap than you would find at other breweries—from hard apple juice brewed with pineapple and cardamom to spiked strawberry lemonade slushies. While the beer is good (we’re fans of their hazy selections), you’re really here for Yonder’s fruit-based stuff and the great outdoor space." - Aimee Rizzo