If you’ve been to Scuttlebutt Brewing once, you’ve actually only been to half of it. Everett’s oldest and most decorated craft brewery operates two completely different venues — and most people who’ve been going to one for years have never set foot in the other. That’s a problem worth fixing, because they’re not interchangeable. The right one for you depends entirely on what kind of night you’re having.
We’ve spent time at both locations this spring and came away with a clear picture of who each one is for. Here’s the breakdown.
The Family Pub: 1205 Craftsman Way
This is the Scuttlebutt most people know. The Craftsman Way location is a full-service pub and restaurant — booths, a bar, food that goes beyond bar snacks, and a vibe that works for a date night just as well as a Tuesday afternoon. It sits in the north end near the marina, and it has the feel of a place that’s been doing this for a while without getting sloppy about it.
The food program is the differentiator here. Fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, and the kind of pub fare that’s actually cooked well rather than heated from frozen. The beer list covers the full Scuttlebutt catalog — flagships like their American Amber Ale (their longest-running tap, a medium-body malt-forward beer that’s been on since the brewery opened in 1996) alongside whatever seasonal is rotating through. In spring 2026, look for their lighter session ales as they prep for summer patio weather. The pub patio is worth noting — it’s one of the better outdoor setups in the north end when the sun shows up.
Hours at Craftsman Way run Sunday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM. The kitchen closes 30 minutes before the pub does, which is worth knowing if you’re coming late.
This is the location you bring someone who doesn’t drink beer. The food holds up on its own, the space is comfortable, and the service is practiced. It’s also the location for groups — they can handle a bigger party without the chaos that a smaller taproom sometimes struggles with.
The Cedar Street Taproom: 3310 Cedar Street
The Cedar Street taproom is a different animal. This is where the brewing actually happens — the production facility is attached, and when you’re sitting at the bar, you’re closer to the tanks than you are at Craftsman Way. The space is smaller, more industrial, and oriented entirely around the beer. There’s no kitchen. Food is not the point.
What Cedar Street has that Craftsman Way doesn’t: access to pilot batches, one-offs, and taproom-only pours that never make it to the restaurant. If Scuttlebutt’s brewing team is testing a new hop combination or a sour that might not go into production, Cedar Street is where it shows up first. For anyone who wants to drink Scuttlebutt beer specifically and is less interested in a full meal, this is the location.
Hours at Cedar Street are more limited: Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Those hours tell you something about who this space is for — it skews toward people who can pop in mid-afternoon, hop enthusiasts doing research, and the kind of local who treats it as a neighborhood stop rather than a destination evening out.
Parking at Cedar Street is easier. The neighborhood is quieter. The energy is lower-key. Bring a book or a friend you can actually hear.
The Beer Itself in 2026
Scuttlebutt has been brewing in Everett since 1996 — that’s 30 years of operating in the same city, which is genuinely rare in craft beer. Most breweries that have been around that long either got bought, moved production out of town, or quietly coasted on their reputation. Scuttlebutt has done none of those things. They still brew at Cedar Street. They still own both locations. And the beer still wins awards.
Their flagship lineup is stable in the best way: the Amber Ale remains the house pour, the Hefeweizen is the summer go-to, and their IPA program has gotten more interesting over the past few years as they’ve incorporated more PNW hop varieties. The Paws & Pints collaboration with Everett Animal Shelter — announced earlier this spring, where the winner of a dog photo contest gets a beer named after their dog and a Cal Raleigh–autographed leash — is the kind of thing only a brewery that’s been this embedded in a community for three decades can pull off without it feeling like a marketing stunt.
The Big Dumper Beer, their Cal Raleigh collab lager, remains available at both locations. It’s a crisp, crushable lager — nothing challenging about it, which is the point. It’s a baseball beer. Drink it on the patio when the Mariners are on.
Which One Should You Go To Tonight?
Here’s the simple version: if you want dinner with your beer, go to Craftsman Way. If you want to drink interesting beer and might be in and out in 90 minutes, go to Cedar Street — but check the hours first, because they close early.
If you’ve only ever been to one of them, go to the other one. You’ll understand Scuttlebutt better after you have.
Scuttlebutt Brewing — Family Pub
1205 Craftsman Way, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201
Sun–Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM
Full menu, patio, all ages
Scuttlebutt Brewing — Cedar Street Taproom
3310 Cedar Street, Everett, WA 98201
Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sat: 10 AM – 5 PM | Sun: Closed
Beer only, taproom-exclusive pours, production facility adjacent
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Scuttlebutt Brewing been open in Everett?
Scuttlebutt Brewing has been operating in Everett since 1996 — making 2026 their 30th year in business. They are one of the longest-running craft breweries in Western Washington.
Does the Cedar Street taproom serve food?
No. The Cedar Street taproom is beer-only. If you want food with your Scuttlebutt beer, go to the Craftsman Way family pub location.
What’s the difference between the two Scuttlebutt locations?
Craftsman Way is a full-service pub and restaurant with a complete food menu, longer hours, and a larger space. Cedar Street is the production taproom — smaller, beer-focused, with access to pilot batches and one-off pours, but no kitchen and earlier closing times.
Is the Big Dumper Beer still available?
Yes, the Cal Raleigh collaboration lager is available at both Scuttlebutt locations as of spring 2026.
Can I visit both locations in one day?
Yes — they’re both in Everett and about a 10-minute drive apart. Cedar Street closes earlier (5–6 PM), so start there and finish at Craftsman Way for dinner.
Are dogs allowed at Scuttlebutt?
Dogs are welcome on the patio at the Craftsman Way location. Scuttlebutt has also run dog-friendly events in partnership with Everett Animal Shelter.
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