Lynnwood is quickly gaining a reputation as a hot destination for foodies, whether you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path dinner or hoping to satisfy your sweet tooth. Quench your thirst after an epic meal by exploring Lynnwood’s growing craft beverage scene.
Make it a double at Temple Distilling
Family-owned and operated Temple Distilling creates award-winning gin and whiskey using botanicals and ingredients sourced from all over the world. Head distiller AJ Temple and his wife Jamie oversee each bottle that leaves the distillery, and their passion for local business and the American dream is evident in every detail. Their newly-expanded tasting space is adjacent to the distillery, and features a bar area and a view into the distillery. Sip a craft cocktail while watching the distilling magic happen!
TEMPLE DISTILLING
19231 36th Ave W, Ste F
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 678-8620
Tasting Room Hours:
Friday 4-7pm
Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Visit Temple Distilling Friday – Sunday for a $5 tasting which includes pours of each of their four gins, an aquavit, and a limoncello. Or enjoy a delicious hand-crafted cocktail – Temple Distilling has an eclectic rotating menu that highlights seasonal fare and truly lets the spirits shine!
Visiting Lynnwood with the family? Not to worry – Temple Distilling is family-friendly, and even offers non-alcoholic options and snacks.
Find what you’re looking for at Peace of Mind Brewing
Like so much of the best in the Pacific Northwest, Peace of Mind Brewing originated inside of a garage. What started as a father and son’s traditional weekly get-together has turned into Lynnwood’s newest craft beer destination.
PEACE OF MIND BREWING
18411 HWY 99
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 361-1584
Taproom Hours:
Sunday 12-9pm
Mon-Thurs 2-9pm
Friday 2-10pm
Saturday 12-10pm
At Peace of Mind Brewing, their philosophy is pretty straightforward – combine traditional preparations with local ingredients. The result is beers that are authentic to both their global origins and our Washington state setting. Peace of Mind Brewing is open daily, and they host Trivia on Tuesdays as well as an open mic night on Thursdays. Discover their house beers, explore guest taps, and even sip on some cider during your visit.
Have a hoppin’ good time at Nun Chucks Brewing
If you love delicious beer and the occasional pun, then you have to visit Nun Chucks Brewing, where beers like Nun-Cho Libre jalapeno blond and Nun Duh Wiser Hazy are on offer. The Nun Chucks Brewing taproom recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, but owner and head brewer Chuck has been brewing beer for over 15 years.
NUN CHUCKS BREWING
18609 76th Avenue West Suite #C
Lynnwood, Washington
(206) 636-1105
Taproom Hours:
Mon-Fri 4-9pm
Saturday 1-9pm
Sunday 1-6pm
Nun Chucks Brewing is open 7 days a week, with bingo on Tuesdays and trivia on Thursdays.
Several TVs in the taproom make it easy for you to catch your favorite team during your visit, no matter what season it is (though football season is arguably the most exciting). And while their food truck plaza is still in development, several local restaurants are ready to deliver your lunch or dinner right to the Nun Chucks taproom, so there’s no need to rush off when you get hungry.
Satisfy your taste for variety at Special Brews
Located in Picnic Point Plaza on Highway 99, Special Brews offers over 1000 (you read that right) beers. Special Brews is a bottle shop and tavern that set out with the goal to carry the beer you want. And with that kind of selection, you’re sure to find bottles of your old favorite or maybe even discover a new one! You can enjoy one of their 22 taps or explore their selection of beer, cider, mead, and hard seltzer with a pint in hand.
SPECIAL BREWS
14608 Hwy 99, Suite 307
Lynnwood, WA 98087
(425) 741-7049
Store Hours:
Sun-Wed 12-8pm
Thurs-Sat 12-10pm
Play like a Pirate at Vessel Taphouse
One of the most happening venues in Lynnwood is Vessel Taphouse. Since 2000, Vessel Taphouse has been serving Lynnwood unique drinks (think ales, wine, and rotating featured craft cocktails). But it might just be the atmosphere you leave Vessel remembering the most. Vessel Taphouse is Western Washington’s only Pirate Bar and Nightclub, and their calendar of events features events like Bike Night, a regular live music component, and Trivia Wednesday.
VESSEL TAPHOUSE
15615 Pacific Hwy
Lynnwood, WA 98087
(206) 629-5024
Taphouse Hours:
Wed-Sat 6pm-1am
Dedicated to the spirit of adventure and fun of the Pirate Life, Vessel has a huge dance floor, a full performance stage for bands and DJs to command, and even has a game room with ping pong, pinball, pool, and darts. You’re going to have a great time. And with their curated drinks menu you’re also going to have a great drink.
Just outside Lynnwood – explore Woodinville Wine Country
If your idea of beverage exploration includes a taste of wine country, then Lynnwood has you covered there, too. Just a 20 minute drive south, you’ll find Woodinville Wine Country and its 130+ wineries. Take a daytrip to Woodinville and explore their four winemaking districts – Warehouse, Hollywood, Downtown, and West Valley – each offering a unique personality and style. Woodinville Wine Country offers an intimate and unhurried tasting experience for wine newbies or wine experts to adventure through, all a short drive away from your hotel in Lynnwood.
Experience Lynnwood like a local by visiting one or all of these fantastic craft beverage destinations. Whatever you’re thirsty for, we can pour you something refreshing and memorable. And the experiences you have and the people you meet will likely be one of the highlights of your visit to Lynnwood.