TeKu Tavern + Cafe

I didn't expect to have fun during my visit, but I did. I only came in to relax and have a drink after playing pickleball one day. I honestly thought TeKu was going to be a corner market that served beer. Instead I walked into an actual beer hall that is very small and a lot more modern than what I'm used to. I don't think this is a German beer hall either. Even crazier, there were plenty of people inside, but it was only 3pm on a Wednesday. The ordering counter is up front when you walk in. You order your drink based on size for most. A few only come in one size. The seating are is to the side. There are fridges through with individual beverages you can purchase. I didn't pay much attention to those as the beer I ordered tasted great. Also there are tvs all around. This would be a great place to come and watch a sports game.

Food - mostly bring your own food here but they do have small snacks and such for purchase. Mostly premade cheese platters, sandwiches, and chips. Lots of tap selections including coffee, cider, beer, and wine. Sometimes they also have cocktails. Service - the bartenders are very friendly and helpful in getting you the drink you want. They are often very busy though so give them some time. Ambiance - it's fun for trivia and pretty chill outside of events. Plenty of seating and dog friendly which is awesome!

Whenever I travel to a city I make sure to bring my wine (*cough* beer) suitcase to bring back beers with me. I seek out bottle shops that allow me to bring singles back in order to get the largest variety. Lucky for me, in Seattle I found just the place.TeKu Tavern + Café is a bar and cafe located close to downtown Seattle, Washington. They feature not only a huge selection of beers to go, but also serve beer on draft (which I got a flight of), have plenty of seating, and have food! They also open early in order to serve coffee as well. So whether needing coffee to start your day or beer to get through the rest of it - they got you.I tried five beers while there, focusing on Fresh Hop beers (when in Rome...)Citra Slicker Wet Hop IPA:An IPA brewed by Bale Breaker Brewing Company in collaboration with Cloudburst Brewing focusing on fresh Citra. Bright citrus flavors with some very minor earthy notes that make it feel like an orange picked off the ground in an orchard.Green Harvester:An IPA brewed by Single Hill Brewing in collaboration with Bale Breaker using fresh, wet, Loftus Ranches and Tributary Hop Farms Mosaic with super fresh hop pellets of Loftus Farms HBC 630 and Idaho 7. Dank, piney, and bright. An awesome IPA!Bodhizafa:An IPA brewed by Georgetown Brewing Company by taking their Gold Medal Award Winning and adding an additional 1,500 lbs of Fresh Citra hops from Double R Farms (Yakima). That brings it up to 25 lbs of hops per barrel! Bright and citrusy, mandarin orange like. Peche:A Lambic Sour brewed by pFriem by adding heirloom peaches to their year-old Lambic inspired ale. Tart and acidic in a bright way, with almost earthy nutty undertones._____

Nice place for a nice drink, a lot of great options! We found this place by accident when visiting Seattle, definitely not disappointed. Will go back again!

I've been a frequent visitor of Teku Tavern, both when I lived in Seattle and now whenever I'm in town. This place is a true gem for anyone who appreciates good beer. The selection of beers is outstanding, offering a wide variety from local to exotic brews.What really sets Teku Tavern apart is their knowledgeable staff. They are not only friendly but also incredibly savvy about their offerings, always ready to give recommendations that hit the mark. Whether you're a seasoned beer aficionado or new to the world of craft beers, their guidance enhances the experience.The atmosphere of the tavern adds to the appeal. It's a great spot to unwind, with a vibe that strikes the perfect balance between lively and relaxed. The location in downtown Seattle makes it easily accessible, a convenient stop for both locals and visitors.

Stopped in for a beer while it was raining outside. They seem to have board games/D&D going on certain days which makes sense because it's super spacious and have lots of long tables or even couches for people to sit at. Not sure if they allow outside food but their selection of food is minimal which is made up by the huuuuge beer selection! (Beers a food right?) I was a bit bummed that they have a corkage fee for the beer you purchase there but I guess you've got to be making money for the space as well. They do have a good selection on tap and the staff were lovely and helpful in picking a beer if you're like me and know hardly anything about beer in the first place. Worth a visit!

Stopped by mid afternoon to grab drinks. It wasn't too busy when we came in, so we had lots of options on choosing where we wanted to sit. Good customer service in helping us select what drinks we wanted. I am not a big drinker and prefer sweeter drinks, so I was happy with the drink the staff member suggested.

We stopped by TeKu after a Kraken game and this place is awesome. Tons of beers on tap, lots of variety and they have a huge selection of cans/bottles that can be opened on site for drinking or taken to go. If you are a beer connoisseur you can spend days here and not have the same beverage. The staff was very attentive and the atmosphere was very relaxed. I really enjoyed our time there and will definitely go back soon.

Bartenders are excellent. 5 star service. I think one of them was named Rich and the other Douglas? The realist of people. Love ya Sean and Seth

Good for big groups. Nice selection of beer can just recommend to try them all, but at least I was missing some classic beers