Seattle’s waterfront is gaining another weekday-to-weekend draw: Copperworks Distilling Company, a small-batch craft distillery located a short walk from Pike Place Market, is offering guided tours and tastings on a regular schedule on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What the tours include and when they run
The tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at Copperworks’ production areas — from the copper stills to fermenting and barreling spaces — and include a guided tasting in the distillery’s tasting room and gift shop. The company manufactures American single-malt whiskey, a lineup of gins and vodka using traditional copper pot stills hand-built in Scotland.
- Tour days: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Typical schedule: Friday at noon and 5 p.m.; Saturday at noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m.
- Duration: About one hour, including tasting
- Cost: $25 per person (reservation required)
"Reservation required: $25 per person."
Visitors should reserve in advance through Copperworks’ visit page to secure a spot; walk-ins are not guaranteed given the small-group format. The tasting room is generally open seven days a week, with tours scheduled during the listed times.
Why this matters to the neighborhood
Small, experience-based attractions like Copperworks help animate the downtown waterfront beyond peak tourist seasons and complement nearby destinations such as Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium and the waterfront promenade. For neighborhood businesses, regular tour programs provide steady foot traffic on weekend afternoons and an additional draw for out-of-town visitors who book layered itineraries.
For Seattle residents, the tours offer a local way to learn about craft spirits production without travelling outside the city. The use of traditional copper stills and small-batch methods ties into the city’s broader craft food and drink scene, which includes microbreweries, small wineries and artisanal producers across the metro area.
Planning a visit
Practical details to keep in mind when planning a visit:
- Reserve online in advance; spots fill for popular weekend times.
- Arrive a few minutes early to check in at the tasting room and gift shop on the waterfront.
- Combine a tour with other nearby attractions — public transit and pedestrian access to Pike Place Market make the distillery easy to reach without driving.
| Day | Tour times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Noon, 5 p.m. | $25 |
| Saturday | Noon, 4 p.m. | $25 |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. | $25 |
Copperworks’ location on the downtown waterfront makes it a practical option for residents looking for a short, local outing as well as a stop for visitors building a Seattle itinerary. For the latest availability and to make reservations, consult Copperworks’ online visit and tours page before planning your trip.
