Seward Alehouse — Restaurant in Seward

I stopped in to pick up a growler and a T-shirt. I love in Alaska and collect the growlers from all the breweries located here. Finally caught Seward on a day they were open (they are closed half the year and Tues and Wed). There were glass growlers and metal ones on display, but the lady working the front counter said they no longer sold the glass growlers that they had on display (three of them). Imagine my surprise when she told me the price of their metal growlers were $80! That is almost double the the next most expensive growler I’ve been sold in Girdwood at $45. Those were double insulated metal growlers as well. $80 is an absolute ripoff and you’re obviously trying to take advantage of the tourists coming through town. This place can kiss my &)@ for that...

Emma is hands down the worst bartender i have ever encountered in the 43 states ive been in. We ordered tacos through the restaurant next door. Stood at the bar 20 min while it wasnt busy as she struggled to figure out how to either make a drink or pour a beer. The final straw was her turning her back and carding 4 people walking in the bar and taking their order. If you visit, and Emma is behind the bar, just leave. We ended up just getting our food boxed up, grabbing beer at the store and going to the room. Consider 1 star a gift because we couldn't...

I have consistently recommended this establishment to my guests throughout the season. However, my recent experience was disappointing. I stopped in to play a quick game of pool while waiting on laundry, and the bartender informed me that I could not use the pool table without purchasing a drink. When I declined, I was asked to leave.

After sending numerous customers here over the season, I felt that this response showed a lack of appreciation and poor customer service. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I will no longer be recommending...