Seattlest: 125 Best Places to Have a Beer Before You Die

jdavin

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:18:50 -0800

Yes, they should have included Brouwer's, but I can understand why they would miss Uber Tavern. It's out in the middle of nowhere (Hwy 99 ;)). I lived here for 2 years before I even heard of it. A tourist to Seattle would be very unlikely to visit Uber. It's unfortunate; I wish they would move to a better location.

EricM

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:19:49 -0800

Geoff, I think the list makes more sense when you include the whole title. It is formally titled "125 Best Places to Have a Beer Before You Die (If You Prefer Unnecessary Capitalization and Weren't That Interesting to Begin With)", correct?

Geoff

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:13:25 -0800

Also posted on Chicagoist, with some great comments. http://chicagoist.com/2008/04/30/john_barleycorn.php And yeah, I like Goose Island...but no way it sniffs the top 125 over all the great breweries in the US left out. Here is some feedback I got from the author: Secondly, let me tell you that the list I developed has more than one father. It started as a conversation among a couple of buddies about the best beer bars they had been in during the last decade or so. My travels also form a good chunk of the list. I originally posted the forerunner of this list on my blog (http://lyke2drink.blogspot.com) and received feedback from several readers. Finally, I asked several beer writers that I know about places they have enjoyed during their travels around the world. So, while I cannot personally vouch for each an every place on the list, I do very much trust that if you find yourself at anyone of the 125 places on the list you will have a good time and enjoy good beer. That said, let me address three of your questions: John Barleycorn's in Chicago: It is a multi-location chain in the city that does pour good beer and attracts pretty good crowds. Is it everyone's cup of tea? No, you're right about that, but just because the crowd can run young sometimes should not get it tossed off the list. But I'd bet that some people might not like the Hopleaf in Chicago, but I find that to be just a fantastic Belgian beer bar. It's on the list, too. Seattle Bars: I actually wish we had more west coast locations on the list. I'm an east coast guy and that is part of the problem. I've been to a couple you mentioned in Seattle and agree they could easily make a list like this. Fenway vs. Wrigley: I've been to games at both parks and hope they stay a part of baseball for another hundred years. While the bleachers at Wrigley are iconic, the seats that were placed on top of the Green Monster get my vote for the "uniqueness" factor. If we ever expand this list to say 150 or 200, Wrigley's bleachers get in without a doubt.

carney

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:38:33 -0800

not one from milwaukee? they are asleep at the wheel...

Clint

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:43:33 -0800

No Beveridge Place? I stopped in at Goose Island and had a couple of pints outside. Nice view, but nothing spectacular.

jseattle

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:59:07 -0800

I hate lists that don't have any explanation as to why the items are on the list. I would, however, like to see a short Seattle version of this list. Without the before I die part.