The things that make this neighborhood special are the same things that have kept the masses away for so many years. Criss-crossing train tracks. Planes roaring over rows of warehouses. A backdrop of shipping cranes. It's this timeless grit and industrial chic that has given rise to a flourishing community of restaurants, bars, breweries, art galleries, photo studios, and coffee shops. There is no veneer. It's as real as Seattle gets.
A bit off the beaten path, Schooner Exact Brewery is down south on First Avenue, among a sea of warehouses and industrial buildings. Schooner Exact is not just a brewery, but also a family-friendly restaurant that offers a selection of delicious food. The brewery is named for the first ship of settlers that arrived in Seattle in 1851. At the SODO brewery, they brew a selection of beers that are available throughout the region.
