Urban Hop Works & Bike Bar

HUB SE Powell & SE 29th
Bike Bar N Williams & N Shaver

Let's face it, I'm reviewing a brew pub where the beer comes first and the food second. Or am I?

Both Hopworks Brewery and Bike Bar were created to offer a great selection of organic ales, food, and a place where you can take the kids.

Let's start with the beer. At both locations you can do sampler trays (extra samples if you ask). Pints and growlers. The pizza is good but not gourmet and really nothing too exceptional.

However I'm reviewing the restaurant, not just what comes out of the oven. You can come to either location with your friends an sit in the bar, come with the fam and let the kids play in the small play area, or just sit in the dining area.

Regardless the beer is the main attraction but the food is pretty good too. They do get busy though. I remember waiting forever to sit, order, and get our food. We didn't complain but the waitress was in tune with how busy it was and she was great. She cut us a break on the bill and sent us home with some growlers of their finest. For that reason, we have been back several times.

I have noticed a difference between the slices and the pies. The full size pizzas seem to be much higher in quality to the slices I get at happy hour. I have never been disappointed with their pizza and love the service and beer.

Despite not have top quality pizzas, I love both places and feel they deserve recognition for creating a place for everyone to hang out.

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