The Growler Guys — Restaurant in Seattle

A weirdly shaped but nicely refurbished old burger joint, built on cursed ground, the site of the notoriously racist "Coon Chicken Inn". (Google if you want to feel sick.) They did their best on an impossible refurb, and it shows in the nice woodwork, but the narrow circular seating area means you are drinking and eating elbow to elbow with a bunch of strangers who sometimes get hysterically amped up. If you are an extrovert like me and don't mind bumping elbows, they have a perfectly decent selection of microbrews you can order from video screens. Cutting edge right? And the food is ok too. Friendly but harried staff because this joint is cramped like a submarine and gets way too loud when aging millennials and half-baked groups of proto-alcoholic baby boomers suffering from cotton-mouth decide it's time to waddle in and get toasted. The beer is good and I want to like this place, but there is just is no room to get away. We tried moving outside, but with drinkers crammed under the ring of florescent lights outside the building, braying non-stop with drunken laughter at ever inane comment, that's no solution. For some reason the clientele seems to prefer screaming instead of talking. Sometimes we have to lean close just so we can hear each other. Maybe all the oppression that happened in this place long ago has something to do with it, but we look around and everyone is white. After a while, the frantically loud patrons outside seem more and more freaky. For example, this one drunken woman was emitting a weird funhouse clown laugh relentlessly, over and over, twice a minute. My GF and I thought it was funny when I pulled out my phone and used the timer to perdict when her hysterical braying would reoccur (I was three seconds off) but after 20 minutes it wasn't funny anymore, It just gets bizarre. At first we wrote it off as a fluke, but whenever we try to spend some time there the middle aged, middle class hysteria seems to go on and on. The location is convenient to drop by when I get off the freeway to head home, but the last time I just wanted to chug my choice and go. Next time we will bring earplugs, or maybe just go to one of the excellent brew pubs nearby frequented by people that behave like adults instead of red faced loud mouthed frat boys. How can people living in the apartment buildings a stone's throw from the outside drinking area possibly get any sleep? With that kind of noise, I have to feel sorry for the...

I absolutely loved my visit to Growler Guys! It's conveniently located just a short walk from my brother's house in Seattle, and it made my first time in the city even more memorable. The atmosphere at Growler Guys is fantastic, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back. Andrew, in particular, was a great resource for beer options. He took the time to understand our taste preferences and recommended multiple excellent choices. Their imperial stout was a standout, and the sours were delightful. My partner enjoyed the Italian sub, and we had a blast during our visit. I highly recommend trying this place out!

On the flip side, if you're hoping to have the place to yourself, well, it might not be your ideal spot. The selection of beers here is massive, catering to all tastes and dietary restrictions. The constantly rotating taps mean there's always something new to explore. They even have a unique octagon building with covered seating and plenty of heaters, making it a top-notch winter COVID beer spot in Seattle. But if you're thinking of keeping this gem a secret, think again – it's that good!

It's not just about the drinks; Growler Guys is also a friendly neighborhood bar. I scored a Groupon deal for 2 pints and a growler fill-up, and the variety of beers available, both on tap and bottled, was impressive. The staff is incredibly friendly, although they might need a bit of help with the Groupon process. But rest assured, they still manage to provide excellent service.

In my book, Growler Guys is a must-visit spot, and I can't wait to go back. It's a fantastic place to hang out with friends, with a beverage option for almost anyone. The location is convenient, and there's a good amount of parking. The food, while classic bar fare with pizza and sandwiches, hits the spot. Cheers to Growler Guys for making my Seattle...

Total rip off and horrible service.

Went to GG tonight and I'm so disappointed.

First, the main guy (I have to assume the manager or owner) does not know bar service. He sat there offering samples to folks as they spent well over 10 minutes trying to decide on what beer they wanted. I knew right away and instead of just being able to order (as most taphouses operate) I had to wait for the two men in front of me, and a woman who he decided to offer a sample to despite her showing up several minutes after I did, to get there drinks before I got my beer.

I then made the mistake of ordering food. I got the 12 wings and asked for half buffalo and half "Citrus Chipotle". The wings eventually came out and my first bite was BBQ sauce. I go up to the front, now having to wait yet again as the manager sits back and waits to help me until the man he was serving is finished with his samples, to let them know that I thought they used the wrong sauce and asking if they could get the order fixed. Yet another 10 minutes later the guy who took my order says confidently that the "Citrus Chipotle" tastes a lot like BBQ sauce. In what f** world should something called "Citrus Chipotle" taste like barbeque??? A little while later the manager comes over to say that he wouldnt charge me for the wings pheww and offers to box them up (that takes him another 15 minutes to do).

However, at cash out, he ends up charging me for all of it. So I paid $20 for ONE glass of beer and SIX wings.

I had so been looking forward to taking family here over the holidays but will be staying far away from it. Even though its right across the street from me its not worth it. Will be looking for another taproom that can serve good, warm food, doesn't lie to customers, and one that actually provides halfway...