Brewery Profile

Well 80 Brewing Company

For visitors arriving in Olympia with beer in mind, this brewpub presents the city’s brewing history as part of the everyday experience rather than as a separate exhibit. Well 80 Brewing Company uses an artesian well water source tied to Olympia’s long brewing identity, a connection that reaches back to the 1895 founding of the original Olympia Brewing Company by Leopold Schmidt. Inside, the format is an all-ages brewpub: house-brewed beer is served alongside a food menu centered on pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. Production is overseen by head brewer Paul Pearson, and the setting gives travelers a straightforward way to try beer made on site while eating a full meal.

Travelers moving through western Washington often look for places where local beer, regional beverage culture, and a casual dining stop overlap. This brewery fits that pattern without relying only on beer drinkers in the group. Its own craft beer lineup is the central feature, but the tap list also includes a rotating selection of regional ciders, meads, and spirits. The water story gives the visit a specific Olympia context, especially for people interested in how local resources shaped historic and modern brewing in the area. Since individual beer styles and guest pours can change, the experience is less about chasing a fixed list and more about seeing what is available that day.

For practical planning, the all-ages format makes the brewpub suitable for mixed groups, including families, provided the menu and setting match what the group is looking for. Visitors can expect pub-style food built around pizza, burgers, and sandwiches, with house beer and rotating regional alternatives available for adults. Details not included in the known amenities, such as parking, outdoor seating, reservations, special events, or pet policies, should be checked directly with the brewery before going. The taproom is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially if someone is hoping for a particular beer style, cider, mead, or spirit.

Head brewer Paul Pearson oversees the production at Well 80 Brewing Company, which utilizes the artesian well water source historically significant to Olympia's brewing heritage. The facility operates as an all-ages brewpub, offering a menu centered on pizza, burgers, and sandwiches alongside its house-brewed craft beer lineup. Located in Olympia, Washington, the brewery draws direct inspiration from the 1895 founding of the original Olympia Brewing Company by Leopold Schmidt, who recognized the quality of the local water source. In addition to their own beers, the tap list includes a rotating selection of regional ciders, meads, and spirits.

Website available

514 4th Ave E, Olympia, Washington, 98501-1111

Phone: (360) 915-6653

Website: http://www.well80.com

Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30am–10pm Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm