Brewery Profile

Bainbridge Brewing

A visitor looking for Bainbridge Island’s local beer scene will find an independent brewery with two public-facing options rather than a single stop. The Brewery & Taproom in Coppertop Park is the production-centered location and is open to all ages, making it the more flexible choice for mixed groups or families. The Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse in Downtown Winslow is a separate 21-and-over venue with a more adult-focused setting. At either location, the experience is built around the brewery’s own craft beer, with a core lineup made using regional ingredients where possible, including malt sourced largely from Northwest maltsters and hops from Yakima Valley growers. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since rotating availability can change.

Travelers coming through this part of Washington often look for beers that reflect the broader Northwest brewing culture: hop-forward ales, malt-driven seasonal options, and approachable taproom pours that work well before or after a ferry ride, trail walk, or day in town. Bainbridge Brewing fits that kind of itinerary by connecting island visitors with ingredients from the surrounding region without requiring a long detour. It can serve as a casual introduction to Bainbridge Island’s craft beverage scene for people arriving from Seattle, while also working as a local stop for visitors moving along the Kitsap Peninsula. Those who are not drinking beer still have options, including Northwest hard ciders, regional wines, kombucha, gluten-free beers, and other non-alcoholic choices.

Practical planning depends on which location suits the group. The Brewery & Taproom in Coppertop Park is the all-ages option, while the Downtown Winslow Alehouse is restricted to guests 21 and older. Both locations offer locally made small plates and snacks, and visitors may also bring outside food or use delivery services. Rotating food trucks are often present at the facility, though availability should be checked day of if that is important to the visit. Bainbridge Island is reachable from Seattle by a short ferry ride, which makes the brewery a manageable stop for day-trippers, and drivers can also arrive via SR 305 from the Kitsap Peninsula. Because there are two addresses with different age policies, confirming hours, location, and current offerings before heading out is the safest way to plan.

Bainbridge Brewing focuses on utilizing regional ingredients, sourcing the majority of its malt from Northwest maltsters and hops from Yakima Valley growers to produce its core lineup of craft beers. The independent brewery maintains two distinct public retail locations on Bainbridge Island. The primary Brewery & Taproom is situated in Coppertop Park and accommodates all ages, while the Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse, located in Downtown Winslow, operates as a 21-and-over venue. Both locations offer a selection of locally made small plates, snacks, Northwest hard ciders, regional wines, and non-alcoholic options including Kombucha and gluten-free beers. Patrons are permitted to bring in outside food, utilize delivery services, or purchase items from rotating food trucks often present at the facility. The island location is accessible via a short ferry ride from Seattle or by vehicle via SR 305 from the Kitsap Peninsula.

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9415 Coppertop Loop NE Ste 104, Bainbridge Island, Washington, 98110-3339

Phone: 206-451-4646

Website: http://www.bainbridgebeer.com

Hours: Taproom Hours: Mon – Fri: 2:00 – 9:00 pm, Sat: 12:00 – 9:00 pm, Sun: 12:00 – 7:00 pm. Alehouse Hours: Mon: 2:00 – 8:00 pm, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri: 2:00 – 9:00 pm, Sat: 12:00 – 9:00 PM, Sun: 12:00 – 7:00 pm. Closed Holidays: New Years Day, 4th of July (Taproom only – the Alehouse is open limited hours!), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.