Brewery Profile

Three Magnets Brewing

A visit to Downtown Olympia’s beer scene will usually bring Three Magnets Brewing into the conversation because it has operated there since 2014 and is described as the city’s longest-running brewery currently in operation. For a visitor walking in, the setup is straightforward: a brewery and taproom focused on beer, with seating inside and an outdoor area available when conditions make it practical. The room is built around ordering and settling in rather than table-service formality. Guests can choose beer from the brewery’s offerings, and the drinks program also includes cider, wine, and locally produced non-alcoholic options. That range gives the place a broader role than a beer-only stop, especially for mixed groups.

Travelers moving through the South Sound often look for independent breweries that reflect the region’s casual drinking culture without requiring a full meal commitment or a fixed itinerary. Three Magnets fits that pattern as a downtown stop where the main draw is the brewery’s own beer, but not everyone in the group has to order alcohol. Its house brand Self Care non-alcoholic beer is part of the available non-alcoholic selection, which is useful for designated drivers, visitors taking a break from drinking, or anyone who still wants something brewery-made. The experience is less about a single signature claim and more about having a flexible taproom visit in the center of Olympia, with enough beverage options to suit different plans before or after exploring nearby streets, shops, events, or waterfront areas.

Food is handled primarily through rotating food trucks and trailers, which are typically available most days, while the brewery also provides snacks. Visitors should expect to order drinks at the counter or by using QR codes placed at tables; food truck orders are placed directly with the vendors rather than through the brewery. Because the food lineup rotates, the taproom is the place to confirm what is serving on a given day, as well as the day’s pours. Families are accommodated, and dogs are permitted, making the space workable for a range of visitor groups. Indoor seating offers the most reliable option year-round, while the outdoor area depends on seasonal conditions. For a practical stop, plan around the current food truck schedule, check whether patio seating makes sense for the weather, and use the taproom’s ordering system once seated.

Three Magnets Brewing has operated in Downtown Olympia since 2014, establishing itself as the city's longest-running brewery currently in operation. The facility focuses on brewing and serving premium beer, supplementing its offerings with cider, wine, and locally produced non-alcoholic options, including the house brand Self Care non-alcoholic beer. Patrons can utilize both indoor seating and an outdoor area, depending on seasonal conditions. Food service is managed primarily through rotating food trucks and trailers, which are typically available most days, alongside a selection of snacks provided by the brewery. Ordering is conducted at the counter or via QR codes placed at tables, while food truck orders must be placed directly with the vendors. The location permits the presence of dogs and accommodates families.

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600 Franklin St SE Unit 105, Olympia, Washington, 98501-1360

Phone: 360.972.2481

Website: http://www.threemagnetsbrewing.com

Hours: Mon: noon - 9:00pm Tues: noon - 9:00pm Wed: noon - 9:00pm Thurs: noon - 9:00pm Fri: noon - 10:00pm Sat: noon - 10:00pm Sun: noon - 9:00pm (see Google for updated hours)