Oppegaard Meadery — Attraction in Tukwila

We had the lovely pleasure of renting out the new Oppegard Meadery space for a small private birthday party and it was nothing short of fantastic. They were truly a delight to work with, making sure we had everything we needed, and also ensuring everyone had a knowledge of the different meads they had. About half of us got tasting flights to try and the experience was really unforgettable. They mead hall is this really great space just tucked into the complex, so we felt very hidden away, and with the wooden wall decor and the gorgeous paintings it was a perfect space for a small party. Jon was especially fantastic- he was on top of eveything and made sure everyone knew the rules before entering and was so kind. It's also a huge thing to be able to feel safe in a space because you know they're on top of their game. He also has a wonderful sense of humor and was a great fount of knowledge for many of the items on display. Definitely take the time to check them out, even if just to grab a growler or bottle of mead...

Awesome spot, and worth the trip out here! Flights of six 1 oz pours are $12, and they'll credit you the flight if you buy a bottle of mead ($30 - $40.) You can buy 1 oz samples at $2 each, or full glasses. My favorite was the Odinsdagr, so I grabbed a bottle after the tasting flight. The blueberry mead was also very nice. The decor is great: soft furs on wooden benches, hand-painted wooden tables, lots of Nordic/Viking art work. There's lots of board games and Viking-related books. Come with some friends for an evening (open until 8pm Friday and Saturday; check the hours.) Kid-friendly, but really more for teens and up in terms of the entertainment options (my kindergarten appreciated the Uno deck, though.) Dog-friendly too. A few snacks available for purchase, but I assume you can bring your own food since there's no kitchen. Brewing equipment in the back. They frequently have events, so check their Facebook page for that. I'll...

I didn't know that I liked mead. I only knew that I and hindsight drank cheap mead which makes a difference. The first thing that you notice walking into this establishment is the layout. It's like walking into a great hall with plenty of wood and fur accents, and it's also decorated with colorful paintings and some really cool ones with runes. It looks like it's definitely a tabletop gamer's paradise as well. I liked how spacious it was yet we were able to fit over 30 people easily. The owner John was very talkative and knowledgeable, So as the party was warming up we asked him questions about me and he answered them extensively. John, let us try a bunch of different samples and I'm going to have to recommend the dragon's blood for sure, what she says is not only his best seller but most dangerous for its high alcohol content. My husband really liked the semi-sweet dry...