I recently visited the Elysian and was impressed first off by the wide variety of vegan and vegetarian food items. Yes, it's located on Capitol Hill, but nevertheless, I have never visited a brewpub... More

I recently visited the Elysian and was impressed first off by the wide variety of vegan and vegetarian food items. Yes, it's located on Capitol Hill, but nevertheless, I have never visited a brewpub with such a selection for non-omnivores. I was further impressed by the prices and selection of the alcoholic beverages. My friend was quite pleased with his two different Belgian beers, and my Framboise was the best beer I've ever had (possibly because it tastes almost nothing like beer, more like sweet raspberry alcohol). I had a squash soup which was hearty and creamy (but creamless) and came with some tasty crusty bread. I strongly recommend this place!
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Some breweries do tours, but the Elysian is small, and people dine next to their huge brewing vats. Once certainly has a sort of industrial feel to the dining experience, but the pennants and other... More

Some breweries do tours, but the Elysian is small, and people dine next to their huge brewing vats. Once certainly has a sort of industrial feel to the dining experience, but the pennants and other decor also are reminiscent of the dining hall at Harry Potter's Hogwarts. Unlike most bars, their restaurant stands on it's own, with good -- albeit not great -- food, which happens to go perfectly with the beers that they make. So it's best to do what many do when touring a brewery when dining, order the assortment of half a dozen beer samplers to drink with your meal, and invite a friend unless you have a massive alcohol tolerance.
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I have come to the Elysian for years, and they have always been friendly to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians with a distinct menu of food that is complimentary to the excellent beer that they... More

I have come to the Elysian for years, and they have always been friendly to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians with a distinct menu of food that is complimentary to the excellent beer that they brew in-house. Outside of that, they also have a large belgian beer selection that is really great, and a large friendly atmosphere.
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I play bridge every Thursday night at the Elysian with a group that is usually about 8-12 people. There's never been a problem getting enough tables together for all of us, even when there are lots... More

I play bridge every Thursday night at the Elysian with a group that is usually about 8-12 people. There's never been a problem getting enough tables together for all of us, even when there are lots of other large parties around. And of course the beer is always fresh. Steak frites is my favorite thing on the menu, but the fish and chips is usually a good bet too.
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I really like pub breweries and this one is a good one. The food is quite good and there are actually some decent vegetarian options, which isn't that typical for most bar menus (unless you're in... More

I really like pub breweries and this one is a good one. The food is quite good and there are actually some decent vegetarian options, which isn't that typical for most bar menus (unless you're in Seattle I guess!). The beer is great, and the building and atmosphere is really open and fun. It's often crowded, but it's a good place to hang out and a great place to get a decent dinner. They also have a very large tv, for sports fans and such. And it's located on Capitol Hill.
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Elysian is a good place: 1. Great beer brewed on premises 2. All ages are welcome 3. They have a big TV 4. wide variety of good, reasonable priced food (something for everyone) 5. Large space... More

Elysian is a good place: 1. Great beer brewed on premises 2. All ages are welcome 3. They have a big TV 4. wide variety of good, reasonable priced food (something for everyone) 5. Large space (easier to find a seat) I like to take my 15 year old brother to Elysian because it's fun and social like any good pub but thy realize that they don't have to discriminate against people under 21 to keep it fun and social. Highly recommended.
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