Approaching its 35th year, the Latona Pub invites you to stop by August 16th thru 20th.
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The Latona is proud to have played a part in the development of craft beer in Seattle. We have been dedicated to that end and continue that mission today. Though we are 35 years young, we strive to be relevant in the continuing saga of craft beer.
Despite two and a half years of reduced service, staffing, and hours, the Latona Pub has announced plans for their 35th anniversary.
Starting next Tuesday, August 16th, one of Seattle’s oldest brewpubs will start the party off with collaboration releases from their friends at Ravenna Brewing. Flying Bike Co-Op Brewery, and Big Time. With music by Andy Coe and Keith Lowe, the party starts at 7 pm and runs till 9 pm.
As longtime publican Don Youngren once said, “it is all about the beer” and at the Latona from day one we have strived to be a center for the development of the craft beer industry. At the beginning in 1987, there were only half a dozen breweries. Today, there are close to five hundred.
Reflecting on these past 35 years, the pub is proud to be considered by many breweries as the closest thing to a brewery taproom. Whether it's their always clean draught lines, the focus on limiting the length beer has to travel from keg to glass, or the insistence on preserving freshness by only purchasing what they need; Latona has ticked every box.
But the pub is also a beacon of support for local artists who use mediums ranging from instrumental to on canvas.
Despite being a craft beer pioneer, the pub has also developed a reputation for food and music. The Latona has a history of supporting local music, hosting the longest running Friday Night Jazz Happy Hour—30 years and going strong. After Boots, Barrie, and Murray held court for 17 years with their addicting brand of Dixieland jazz, Phil Sparks has carried on the tradition for the last 13 years with his rotating cast of local musicians. Many well-known folk, bluegrass, and blues musicians have also graced the pub’s stage.
Besides local artists, the pub has also collaborated with many of the breweries featured at their pub.
We have worked with brewers to develop the interpretation of styles such as the nitrogenated Rogue Oatmeal Stout, and numerous others from sours to IPAs. These small batches of beer have encouraged brewers to think creatively, often resulting in exciting new brews that take on a life of their own and become a part of the brewery’s core lineup.
The Latona Pub was the scene of the release of the iconic Georgetown’s Manny’s Pale Ale 20 years ago. Along the way, many of the collaboration beers became brewery favorites and the excitement of the “release” is still a part of its legacy.
Also, the pub continues to do it their way by focusing on local ingredients, from local artisans all cooked in their “small, yet mighty” kitchen.
Whether it’s the soup, sandwich, or entrée of the day, the Pub has focussed on making use of breads, vegetables, meats, and pasta, all sourced from local business.
Besides their initial event with several of Seattle’s favorite breweries, the Latona Pub will continue to showcase local live music, along with several charities. For a complete breakdown, here’s the list.
Tuesday 8/16 Collaborations Brewed at Ravenna Brewing and Flying Bike/Big Time Brewery
Music with Andy Coe and Keith Lowe: 7pm-9pmWednesday 8/17 Collaboration between Ladd and Lass/ Lucky Envelope Release
Music by the Old Time Music Union: 7pm-9pm
Planned Parenthood Benefit AuctionThursday 8/18: The Anniversary Day Collaboration Release with Stoup/Cloudburst/Dick Cantwell/Kevin Forhan.
Special can release. Holy Mountain Collaboration release. Special can release.
Music with Leif Totusek and Candela Rumba Jazz: 7pm-9pm
Washington Wild / Brewshed Alliance Benefit Auction (The Brewshed Alliance is a non-profit program through Washington Wild that works with craft brewers to protect and preserve our waterways)Friday 8/19 Collaboration release from Georgetown. Collaboration release from Seapine
Jazz with Phil Sparks and Thomas Marriott: 5pm-8pm
YWCA Benefit AuctionSaturday 8/20 Collaboration Release with Urban Family. Special bottle release
The Latona Pub is located at 6423 Latona Ave NE in Seattle, Washington. For more information including hours visit https://latonapub.com/.
