Big Time Brewery & Alehouse

Pizza was DELICIOUS!! One of our pizzas “was messy” per the chef so he/she made us a whole other one to take home. The bartender was so sweet and even working solo she kept up with the busy afternoon! Couldn’t recommend this place more 💕

Nachos were cold with burnt chips, wish we would have read reviews prior to ordering. Server seemed overworked or something… was so rude! We were here for UW graduation, stopped for a beer, my daughter’s boyfriend walked by we told him to join us. He was eating a burrito, server came unglued! Each one of us had beverages that were paid for, all were patrons here, she was about to take his burrito and toss it. There is a nice way to say “put away your burrito” and then there is the way the kids with us were treated. Not okay.

Great cheeseburger. Fries were crispy and delicious. We would recommend the onion rings.Staff was friendly and efficient. Can order online. Gluten free buns available. Nice atmosphere. Convenient location. Would definitely recommend for lunch or dinner.

The turkey bacon havarti sandwich always hits the spot. I like how you can choose what side you want between fries, salad, or soup. The place is all ages, and if it's loud in the front, we recommend you sit in the back room. Service is good, but just a heads up, you order at the bar. The beers made on site are perfect on a sunny day.

Good beer but cocktails were weak in alcohol and big on price. Food and drink ordering are all at the bar which can result in long lines. We miss the shuttle board, juke box, and posting the sports page in the bathroom.

Discovered this brewery for the first time—can’t believe I hadn’t been here before when I found out they’ve been open for over 30 years! The beer was delicious (we tried the sour and a few of their IPAs). Great little street patio setup. We didn’t have any food here but will come back to try the pizza. Really friendly bartender. Convenient that they can can up any of the beers for you on site to grab a couple for the road!

Cool atmosphere, super busy. Beer was OK. Felt like it had little to no body and then would hit you with hops. The two stouts were decent though.

Recently held an event here, and it was awesome. The owner Rick was so accommodating, and the staff was so friendly. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and our event was a huge success!

I've been visiting the Big Time on and off for about 25 years. In the past few years it has become my remote living room. The bar staff are smart, fun, and extremely hard working - I've seen some of them jump in to help out when the place gets slammed even when it's their day off. The kitchen staff are also fantastic. The food is some of the best pub fare in town, let alone on the Ave. The pizza dough is proper, the burgers are huge, and I'm nearly addicted to the pork tacos. The beer is, obviously, the key draw. The Big Time is Washington State's oldest continuously operating independent brewery and all their product is made on site. Regular options include the iconic Scarlet Fire IPA, and the Coal Creek Porter, with lots of season options and variety to suit almost any beer palate. The Wednesday evening Trivia Night is also extremely popular. Also, the owners are super-cool. (Full disclosure - they named a beer after me.)

So good! I'll definitely recommend this brewery to anyone visiting the University of Washington! 맥주 정말 맛있습니다

Took a group here during happy hour after class. Fun times and enough seating for our group of 12. Proprietor is a funny chill guy. He popped in to say hi to our table. Food was great- get the fries! Thanks for having the space for a great conversation and a fond memory. Can't wait to make more!

Decided to pop in randomly for dinner and found it was chess night which was pretty cool! There isn't much service as you take your own menu, grab your own water, order at the bar, and pick a table. The food was pretty good but nothing special.

Big Time Brewing Company is a casual place on the Ave near the University of Washington Seattle to enjoy happy hour with friends, but that's all it really is. Came here for a happy hour event and we ordered some pizzas (cheese and veggie), French fries, and chips with salsa. They were extremely average. There wasn't much service either, no water was brought to us and nobody came to check in on us. There is only street parking available. There are gendered restrooms, but they are freezing cold inside during the winter. The water to wash your hands with is also freezing cold. I probably wouldn't come here again.

The pizza was as good as a pizzeria, even though it's a sports bar. Gail was a lovely and attentive bartender. Fries were also unreal. Wish the tv would've had sound on so we could hear the game, but I realize some people would prefer it muted and with music in the background as they had it. Really so happy with the quality of food.

I got a local IPA that is made in house and and I also got some of their fries. The fries were amazing! Crispy, fresh, tasty sauce. The beer was also excellent. Seems like a great place to me. I would definitely come back

We stumbled into this amazing pub near UW - we walked around campus for the cherry blossom festivities. Afterwards stumbled onto this gem, its ambience purely pub like which reminded me of London pubs. There was ample seating; bar, indoor & outside patio with lights. They also have TV's for those sports fans. Street parking is available or UW garage- it's free on Sundays. This is a pub where you order at the bar & their friendly staffs delivers yummies to your table. We've had chicken wings which the batter was crispy and tasty seasoning on the chicken. Nachos came out fully loaded with all the yummy toppings. Pizza was delicious; Hot, crispy crust with generous toppings. Ofc we've also had their burgers (forgot to take pix) & surprisingly the meat was juicy & flavorful, came with pickles and salad or fries...Omg! Fries were so crispy! They were the perfect combination with beer; we had a pitcher plus side orders to try local IPA's- you won't be disappointed! When in UW, hope you get to stop by to enjoy their delicious food along with local beer Huskies. Bon appetite!

Don't come here after Husky game. We have been waiting almost an hour and just got told "the pizza is about to go in the oven." "...you still owe us for the apps and beer, though!" avoid this place at all costs.

It makes me sad to write this, because this place has always been a neighborhood staple for me... Understaffed, as many places are right now. Line onto the door. One bartender whom was also running food. I've always enjoyed this place due to the food...their pizza and fries have always been fabulous. We tried their turkey sandwiches today and that was a BIG mistake. Bread was grilled...at some point...but so cold and rock hard that it cut the roof of our mouths. The ingredients were nearly frozen temps. What the heck?! I would have expected a warm or at least luke warm Sammy and it was just awful. Inedible actually. Fries that came with it were still great, the sandwich not so much. After a $60+ tab it was certainly not worth it. We left unsatisfied and found food elsewhere.

The bartender Corton, the one with the glasses and light hair. Very condescending. My husband didn't care for him calling him "brother". For our food order wrong. And it took forever. He later blamed the new hire ( the one with black hair) even though he took our order. Beer was ok, asked for recs corton seemed to not know what he was talking about. We got the Pilsner. It was so tasty. Would come back as long as he isn't working.

Today was my 3rd time visiting Big Time Brewing Company. It's a large space with plenty of seating. I've only had their beer once and it was tasty, I think it was a Hazy IPA (I was with a group that ordered pitchers). Today however I went for work and got the brew burger and side salad. The house salad was really good and actually felt healthy. The burger was also fantastic, it had bacon jam which was delicious. I'd say 4.5 stars but I don't have the power to rate like that on yelp.

Great find!! You could tell this gem here is where all the locals go to. I felt like I walked into cheers, they all looked at me like the new guy. Staff was friendly, there was this lumber Jack guy hugging everyone, must've been the owner. You order your food at the bar, so don't be sitting down expecting a waitress to get your order. The beers were tasty and the pizza was delicious. Slightly greases but nonetheless pizza was on point. Smacking!! The feel, the vibe is that of a local bar. Will most definitely be back when I'm ever in the area . It felt amazing to have beer, eat pizza and watch Husky game with a bunch of locals!!

Big Time Brewery wins on many levels. First, in a City known for a rich microbrewery culture, Big Time is the OG Seattle Brew Pub (Brew their OWN beer AND serve food not just a rotating selection of food trucks out front) Bartender / server was very pleasant, was quick to get us manus and answered questions. I was happy with her explanation of what was on the taps and the food offerings. They have a selection of styles not the typical 6 IPAs with a Pilsner, Ale, and a Cider/Seltzer. The Bar/Seating area looks like a long established neighborhood bar. Food is a nice range of bar tried and true and local favorites (Fish and Chips, Pork Verde Tacos are two standouts) If you're in the area and want to get a good meal and a not-mass market brew at a long lasting fixture you should definitely try out Big Time!

Nice urban pub with bar grub food. Pizza was ok could've been a little more crispy in middle instead of soggy. Beer selection good. You have to order your stuff and pay before you sit down . Bartender/waitress was AMAZING!! Handled so many customers and orders and all of it with grace and patience and she is who is deserving of these stars.

Waited over an hour for food while not particularly busy. Would not dare to come here if it ever is busy inside.

Big Time Brewing Company bills itself as Seattle's first brewpub. As I'm not from Seattle, I certainly can't speak to the accuracy of that statement but I certainly can say that they know what they're doing ad they do it well. Big Time is yet another business on "The Avenue," a rather lengthy strip of businesses including restaurants, vendors, a movie theater, and more located right next to the University of Washington campus and about a mile from the Lake Union area. From what I heard, the area got hit pretty hard during the George Floyd protests and there's quite a bit of graffiti on businesses. I always felt safe here and found people to be super friendly. Big Time opened in 1988 and is, in fact, a brew pub. Masks are now optional if you are fully vaccinated. Seattle is probably a step behind my own home town of Indy in terms of opening up. Big Time offers up brews, grub, and wine/cider. This was actually one of the few times I drank in Seattle and by the time I hit Big Time I'd just found out my mother had passed away and resisted the urge to drink away my sorrows. Area parking is mostly paid street parking. This is on the public bus route, however, and fairly easy to get to. There's a LOT of construction going on in this area. The entry was fairly accessible - a slight incline at the doorway, but Big Time is on one level and the socially distanced layout made it super easy for a wheelchair. As I arrived in, I read the clear directions and learned I was to order at the bar and then find a table. I will admit I typically hate ordering at bars - as a relatively short guy in a wheelchair, I always feel like Oliver asking for more porridge. However, the bartender was super friendly and the process was easy. One person, I'm guessing either the owner or manager, immediately offered to clear me a table and had me a spot waiting after I ordered. I ordered an 8" Pepperoni Pizza along with one of their brews - a Coal Creek Porter. The bill was under twenty bucks and easily within the brewpub range. The pizza was a delight. It was beautifully cooked, especially for a bar, and the pepperoni distribution was generous. I really liked this pizza. The Coal Creek wasn't my favorite, but I enjoyed it and would order it again. The chocolate note at the finish was a nice touch. I only had one - again, I resisted the urge to drink more, but I enjoyed the beer. With sports on their televisions and a decent-sized crowd, this felt like a comfy brewpub with a nice atmosphere. The people were great, the food was awesome, the beer was good, and it gave me a way to relax after having received some bad news. While I'm not from Seattle, I definitely have good memories of this spot and would definitely revisit if/when I return to the area.

Excellent nachos. Like really really good. Came in for an afternoon cocktail and snack. It was pretty empty but can see it being packed during peak times.

I didn't necessarily have a bad experience here, I just didn't care for any of their beers. Everything was super hoppy. I ordered one of the lunch specials, which was two pork tacos with chips and salsa on the side. The food was decent and lunch specials were offered at a pretty good price. They offer a lot of events in the evenings if you are looking for something to do in the area. Decent place, I just wish my taste buds liked their beers more.

The worst service I have ever experienced. Somehow the bartender managed to mess up pouring two beers by making dumb disrespectful jokes. Go anywhere but here.

What a wonderful small business! The owner is ever so personable and friendly. Made me and my crew feel right at home. And provided very efficient service- not over service but just right whenever we needed anything. I like my IPAs and there were plenty delicious brews to choose from and was offered samples to try. It's also a spacious and lively joint, with outdoor options available. Plenty of ongoing weekly events to keep patrons busy. Found my new go to place for beers in U district!

Pretty tasty food and beer. Cozy atmosphere and place. I like to stop here when I visit University area

great brews and food! i always order whichever sour they have on tap, and the spicy hawaiian pizza. the staff are so nice too. trivia here is always the best.

I have not been there for a couple of years and always remembered how great it was. I ordered a pizza to go (Hawaiian with onions) and whilst I waited I had their dark beer. It was good. The pizza came and I got the British Lager in a can and went back to the hotel. The pizza had no onions on it, and the next day I was sick from food poisoning as this was the only meal I had all day. I will give them another chance as this may have been a once in lifetime experience

Pretty nice place. Large portions and the food was good. The burger was huge and a little undercooked, but otherwise, it was a good meal. They also have a wide beer selection.

I came here for the Sunday afternoon meet up gaming group. They have a whole back room reserved for Sunday gaming which I love!! Thank you for doing that! Atmosphere: a little dead on the weekend (that's probably why they are able to reserve a whole back room for us gamers) but it's probably hopping during the week. The college kids are all probably out of town on the weekends. Food: I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food here. I've had their burgers, chips, and fries.... Oh. My. God. The FRIES. I haven't had such great fries since high school (aka. a long time ago)! I use to dream about those fries!! They are Super crispy and flavorful and has such great texture. I got the burger just to get the fries because I didn't want to look like a pig just eating a giant plate of fries.....so worth it!!! The burger comes with many fries too! All in all, come play games with us on Sunday and get their fries!

Came in and had a couple flights and a pizza and everything was fantastic! I didn't have a beer I didn't like and their Hoponessa IPA is excellent. The pizza was really good as well.

I felt....medium about this place. It was a Saturday night, and our friend Cole from North End Pizza (Boise) suggested it to me for my trip - but I honestly wouldn't be too excited to encourage someone else to go. I was staying at The Graduate in the U-District so it was a short walk to Big Time Brewery. They do offer some great outdoor seating space on the sidewalk! That's a plus! Upon walking in...the mood is very mellow. We weren't greeted by the hostess, and since we hadn't been in before we didn't really know the drill. We soon gathered that you order all food/drink at the bar, and then go back to your seat. (I hated the back room. I wouldn't sit back there, but I totally get using the space for spaced out tables right now.) I ordered the like berry lemonade seltzer. It was not that great. Wouldn't order again. The saving grace was the pepperoni & black olive pizza I ordered. I was ready for a staple food towards the end of my trip, and this was perfect. I ordered the 8 inch one, and it was perfect for one person. I probably wouldn't come back - but I do see how this could be a bop maybe on game night when the U-Dub students are in town.

They have a good variety of beers from IPAs to malts. There's also your typical bar food. Outdoor seating is available as well.

Good spot to hang out with friends for dinner, late night, happy hour. Food is very delicious and has pretty big servings. The only thing I took a star off was their service wasn't the greatest, we had 9 people, a pretty big group but the server gave us 4 cups, 3 napkins and no plates or forks. Our wings came and we had to go up and ask for plates and forks ourselves.

I thought this burger was really good, especially for the U District. When it comes to upscale burgers in the area, one of the other options is Just Burgers which does not compete. Both were similar in price, but the Big Time burger was just better (great taste, sauce, and juicy patty). If you're looking for a burger in the area, you can't go wrong here!

Stopped in after our campus tour at UW. Had to start off trying one of their beers. I tried the Kolsch and it was a smooth, crisp drink with just enough hop finish. We weren't super hungry so we shared a pizza and a basket of fries. The pizza was crispy and very flavorful. It appeared to be cooked on a pizza stone and not a rolling rack. The fries were fried perfectly. Definitely get the big time sauce for dipping. Also, they have a program where they give out a single use breathalyzer to anyone who wants one. (I've never used one before so I cannot speak to their accuracy, but it's a good policy to help people be informed about their level of intoxication). I was very impressed by this.

Used to love coming here and watching football/basketball games but over the years it's gotten worse. They always have my favorite cider, and the happy hour food use to be great. This time I went it's been the worst of all tims. We picked a table where we could see the TV clearly and asked the waitress to clean it off. She acknowledge she'd be right over, about 7 minutes later we just started to clean it ourselves which is when she finally came over. Ordered the basic nachos and garlic cheese pizza bread. The chips were burnt & stale and the cheese was not completely melted. The pizza bread was overly crunchy and chewy flatbread. I was very disappointed. We'll see about returning.

Great place to catch a game, enjoy a meetup, have a date or just enjoy a conversation. Excellent service. Custom brews. Seasonal selections available. Good eats. Great brews. Smiling staff. Nothing better!

We had a Red an IPA & a Stout all very well crafted. Our dinner was chicken nachos & crazy good. Than there is the perfect view & fine staff giving us gringos a great Cabo experience.

Made a quick stop here last weekend for drinks and snacks. The selzer wasn't for me but the beers were good and they had a nice selection (not too many IPAs). We also had fries and garlic bread. The fries were really good, the garlic bread was more like a pizza but still tasty.

Touring the UW with my niece I saw this place as we are walking on University Avenue, and asked her about it and she said it has been there for 30 years!! So I had to go there before we left SEATTLE! The next day I dragged the whole fam damily down there + relatives. Went to the bar and ordered a plethora of bar food, garlic bread, wings, calzone, cheese fries, etc. Had an IPA and a tame beer for my niece, then switched to the nw x ne hazy, excellent. Everything about this place is old school vintage except the beers, right on point with all the modern craft beers, except they were doing craft long, long before anyone else. Wish Reno had this.

Correction to my old review - Big Time is under new ownership, and has been since 2020, I believe? They've changed up their kitchen completely and have several new beer offerings on tap. All of the original wooden furniture was refinished by hand! The service is much improved, and they paid careful attention to social distancing. This results in fewer seats, but there are still good opportunities to gaze out the window while reflecting over a pint. A few of the classic brews are still available, for us old-timers. Prost!

I've been here twice now and I felt safe and at home both times. The staff and clientele have been enjoyable, friendly, courteous (safe), and aware of our current situation but at the same time eager to provide an experience that we are all missing this year. Thank you! I just had their pizza and it was as good as they were known for as well as the vast selection of beers they offered. Good service, good atmosphere, good food, good drinks. I can't complain! Good times.

Great food and great beer! All you need to know! Indoor seating that is spaced our perfectly. Parking right now is cheap so only $1 for an hour. Huge outdoor deck on the ave for 2 months of nice weather we get in Seattle. Tell them Reggie sent ya to get charged double!

Staff all wore masks and gloves including the cooks (except for the host in the beginning). The bartender was great about safety. She used hand sanitizer on her gloves after every customer. The spacing was very roomy and made me feel comfortable. In general, I felt safe--and I'm very concerned about safety right now. The pizza wasn't great. I think the cheese might have been off; reminded me of Alphy's.

Great beer, great pizza. Crust is thin with a good chew. The sauce is very herby and adds a nice aroma and tastes delicious. We were served by I'm assuming the owner. Very grateful host, thanked us for supporting small business, but I think the thanks needs to go back to Big Time for a delicious meal, great service and environment. He even brought some earth magnets to the table for our five year old to play with. Didn't feel like I was in Seattle, felt like a small town somewhere far from the chaos.

OH MY GOSH, I love this brewery so much, the owner Rick is such an amazing person, he was so nice to me and my friends, giving us a free hawaiian pizza because we were stressed with our final's week of school. The brewery gives such a nice rustic pub vibe, and they also have many amazing events that everyone can join and socialize. I've been there many times and the food is delicious, but the people there are worth the try. LOVE IT!!

I tried 8 beers and a cider. The worst one was excellent, most were amazing. (I tried all 5 IPAs, the Amber, Sour and Kölsch.)

The beer was great but I missed my window of opportunity to order. I found out it would take an hour or an hour and a half to get an order. Love this place and food / drinks and service excellent but can't wait that long because I have a bus to catch. Dang! Should have ordered right away Oh well, next time

My wife and I have been going to Big Time once a week since we moved here 3.5 years ago, and it is easily our favorite place for dinner and drinks. We genuinely love this place and the community that we have gotten to know here. My wife and I always get wings and a burger, both things we are passionate about as we moved from the Carolinas, and we can boldly claim they are among the best in Seattle, especially at this price. They have a ton of beer options that change frequently and a seltzer that actually doesn't taste loaded with sugar like White Claw or Truly. The owner is very passionate about food, beer, and the city he lives in, and we feel great about supporting his business. I seriously can't recommend this place highly enough, if you're in the area you should check it out.

I've been coming here for 25 years and has easily been my favorite place in Seattle to eat and drink. Ordered a pizza tonight and holy cow they have changed their pizza. It used to be one of my all time favorite pies anywhere - lots of cheese, amazing sauce, a nice medium crust, and great toppings. What a got today was closer to Pagliacci. It wasn't bad, but it was way different from how it was just a few months ago and not nearly as good as it used to be. What I got today can be found at any number of pizza places around town. What you had was unique and amazing. Please Big Time, bring back the old pizza!!

Great food, beer, and vibes here! I enjoyed a sour, the cheese garlic bread, and fries while I watched a comedy show. I originally ordered just a beer, but the smell of the food from other tables was enticing and I was not disappointed when I got some for myself. I love that the owner allows events to be hosted here, and he even sat in for some of the show!

Good beer and good pizza. A near perfect combination. We had to order/pay at the bar, but pizza was delivered to our table. We got the veggie pizza with extra mushrooms. Delicious.