After more than three decades as a staple of downtown Seattle’s beer scene, Pike Brewing has announced that it will close Pike Pub and Pike Fish Bar at the end of November. Pike Brewing will continue to produce and distribute beer, and the Pike Summit Taproom at the Summit Seattle Convention Center will remain open. If you’d like to say farewell to the pub at Pike Place Market, you can go get a $4 draft beer now through their last day.
Read on for all the details.
The decision marks the end of an era for one of Seattle’s most recognizable brewing institutions. Pike Pub was founded in 1989 by Charles and Rose Ann Finkel and it helped shape the city’s modern craft beer and food culture. The company also recently expanded its footprint in 2022 with Pike Fish Bar, a walk-up seafood and beer counter located on the upper floor. The fish bar is set to close along with the pub.
Despite its high-traffic location at Pike Place Market—arguably Seattle’s most tourist-frequented location—Pike Pub was “difficult to sustain,” according to the CEO. In the press release announcing the closure, CEO Matt Lincecum said:
“The traditional pub model became increasingly difficult to sustain, and we reached a point where we had to make a tough, but necessary, decision… As Pike Brewing looks ahead, we’re focusing on what we do best—brewing exceptional beer and delivering it to friends and fans across the Pacific Northwest.”
In a statement shared on the Pike Brewing Instagram page on November 20, the company thanked “every guest, regular, team member, and beer lover who helped make our downtown home so special.” The post was closed to comments.
While the pub and restaurant operations at Pike Place Market are shutting down, Pike Brewing stressed that the brand itself “continues on” with producing flagship and seasonal brews. The company’s popular flagship beers—including Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale, Monk’s Uncle Tripel Ale, Space Needle West Coast IPA, Post Alley Pils, Uptown Hazy IPA, and the Ol’ Crimson Legendary Lager—will remain available in grocery stores, bottle shops, and bars throughout Seattle and the PNW. Pike Summit Taproom, located at the Seattle Convention Center, will also remain open.
Pike Brewing framed the closure not as an ending but “just a new chapter.” As part of the farewell, the pub is offering $4 draft beers now through their last day on November 30. Be sure to stop in for one last pint and a meal at their Pike Place Market location (1415 1st Ave) while you can.