Reuben's Brews - The Ballard Taproom — Restaurant in Seattle

The gentleman operating the food truck exhibited a staggering level of impoliteness that transcended mere discourtesy and ventured into the realm of the preposterous. As we approached the window, eagerly anticipating a delightful meal, our spirits were quickly dampened by the brusque demeanor of the individual behind the counter. With hopeful optimism, we requested a humble utensil—a knife, to gracefully divide our sandwich into manageable portions. However, our polite entreaty was met with a dismissive wave of his hand and a curt refusal, as if our simple request was beneath his notice.

Stunned and incredulous, we found ourselves at a loss, grappling with the surreal absurdity of the situation. How could a simple request for a utensil evoke such a response? Undeterred, albeit bewildered, we improvised, reaching for the nearest available implements—spoons. The act of slicing through our sandwich with such unconventional tools felt like a scene ripped from the pages of a surrealistic farce, with each clinking of metal against bread serving as a jarring reminder of the absurdity of the moment.

In that fleeting instant, amidst the chaos of clattering cutlery and incredulous stares, we were confronted with the stark reality that sometimes, the most mundane of encounters can transform into the stuff of legend, leaving an indelible mark on our memories and serving as a testament to the sheer unpredictability of human...

Response to the reply: there was nothing wrong with the telecast provider; all of us had our cellphones out watching the game and it was crystal clear with no freeze-ups. Please own the fact that you had no problem taking $1000s of dollars from fans but couldn’t spare the funds to have a proper viewing experience.

Don’t come here for watch parties. Showed up early for the BFC watch party, national championship. Reuben’s was not prepared, which was shocking as this was one of many watch parties already hosted. They used a very poor internet connection and screen mirroring to cast the game. The first 30 minutes of the game was completely unwatchable. We finally left to the Barrel Room, which had a much better connection but the crowd there was really drab compared to the main taproom. Also pretty sure that the main tap room had well exceeded building code capacity, with so many people using the public wifi, which was probably one of the main reasons (besides choosing a poor method to connect to begin with) that casting was so bad. My IT friend even offered to assist to fix it but the guy running the casting was so defensive to our kind approach that he wouldn’t listen at all. Like…. you’re hosting an official watch party for the biggest game of the season- How could you be so badly prepared for your fans? Jokes on us though, Reuben’s made SO much money off our...

Rubens is simply one of the most incredible easy and nice places I’ve ever been — and I’ve been to more than 30,000 restaurants in my 30 years of traveling the world. Having a brewery like this right in my apartment building is beyond special.

The beer selection is top-tier, and the atmosphere is always buzzing with good energy. 6 TVs and The staff is what truly makes Rubens shine: Bear is hands-down the best beertender should be best regional manger anywhere, and hey always super customer experience and offering spot-on suggestions that elevate the experience. Kristen Anthony, Jesse and drew Aerial, Hannah, Pete all super great work hard and the rest of the awesome team bring such warmth, professionalism, and care that you feel welcomed every single time. Even when the place is packed and everyone rushes in at once, they manage it with grace and a smile.

The owners deserve serious credit — it takes brilliance to put together such an exceptional lineup of beer and an equally outstanding staff under one roof. Rubens downtown isn’t just a brewery; it’s a five-star experience every time. Cheers!!! Brett

Highly recommended....