Old Town Alehouse
(206) 782-8323
5233 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6658
-122.3827
Neighborhoods: Adams, Ballard
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Old Town Alehouse
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The Scene
Exposed-brick walls and weathered hardwood floors reveal this space's classic Ballard Avenue pedigree, but the Old Town clearly aims for a newer spin on the hard-drinking thoroughfare. The tidy alehouse features high ceilings and a no-smoking policy, which give it an open and airy feel. The freshest part of the bar, though, is a beer list comprised mostly of Washington state fare (including less obvious breweries like Boundary Bay, La Connor and Flying Pig) and Belgian ales. A genial crowd of beer connoisseurs and clean-cut Ballardites predominates.
The Draw
While beer is the star attraction, the large menu of salads, soups and "wedges"--sandwiches served on Bolo rolls with a house aioli--also entices. Health-conscious eaters will find plenty to choose from, but the Alehouse fries seasoned with Parmesan and secret spices are hard for anyone to resist.
User Reviews
blvugirl
April 05, 2009
Got a table on a Friday night at 8pm with no wait! Food was delicious and the beer selection was great. Atmosphere was fun and relaxed.
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November 18, 2008
Old Town Alehouse is a great place to unwind. Yummy food and beer, a perfect place to meet friends and catch up on the week. The atmosphere is great and the prices are reasonable.
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November 17, 2008
I've been going to Old Town for a few years now, and I almost always get the eggplant rustica sandwich. The sandwich is a great choice even for non-vegetarians. My fiance loves the barbecued beef sandwich as well, and they have a great selection of microbrews on tap. The fries are really good too, lots of salt and pepper and some shredded cheese sprinkled on top. Parking can be a pain, and sometimes it's pretty cold inside the restaurant, but otherwise it's an excellent choice for lunch or dinner or even just a drink.
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What to Drink:
Aside from the regular draught selections, three rotating taps are available in addition to a cask-conditioned ale.







