When you think of the Kitsap Peninsula, a few choice images might come to mind, such as ferries chugging along, waterfront communities buzzing with coffee shops, and farmers’ markets — but right up there might also be the perfect combo — a pint of local beer and a slice of pizza. Lucky for West Sound folks and all who visit, the 371 miles of Kitsap’s shoreline trace a border around some of the best of both in the Pacific Northwest.
Pints and pizza in the West Sound is not just a killer comfort-food pairing; it’s a way of moving through small towns, waterfronts, and wooded backroads, with curiosity and appetite leading the way.
Let’s follow the Pizza & Pints trail, starting at the north end of the Peninsula.
Kingston wears the crown for one of the most award-winning pizza shops with its internationally recognized Sourdough Willy’s, renowned for their more than 100-year-old sourdough starter that forms the crust of their pies. Just up the road from the pizzeria is Hood Canal Brewing, a great low-key hangout spot and purveyor of locally made craft beer.
- Sourdough Willy’s Pizzeria
- Westside Pizza
- Friends and Neighbors Brewing
- Hood Canal Brewery
A stop at Poulsbo’s Western Red Brewing feels like settling into a friend’s (a friend
whose job is logging) living room in all the best ways. A few blocks away, Valholl Brewing brings great beer and Viking vibes to the party. Poulsbo Woodfired Pizza turns out blistered, Neapolitan-inspired pies that tend to disappear quickly and can be eaten in-house or taken to the nearby waterfront for a picnic.
- Western Red Brewing
- Valholl Brewing
- Rainy Daze Brewing
- Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse
- Poulsbo Woodfire Pizza
- San’s Pizzeria
- Westside Pizza
Bainbridge Island‘s Bainbridge Brewing keeps a thoughtful and rotating tap list at both of their locations: Bainbridge Island Coppertop Park and Winslow Way, located just steps away from the ferry. Downtown’s Bruciato is a pizza lover’s happy place with hand-tossed wood-fired ’za made with fresh ingredients, served in an Italian trattoria-style space — think big communal tables and the hum of pleasant conversation.
- Bainbridge Brewing
- Westside Pizza
- Treehouse Cafe
- Bruciato
- That’s A Some Pizza
Stop by Silverdale for Silver City Restaurant & Ale House. As a Kitsap staple for many years, the brewery and restaurant craft locally-loved beer and serve a full menu. Farrelli’s Pizza, Tessio, and Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta are all heavy hitters with big followings as well. For fresh local beer in a casual, no-frills atmosphere, we love Moment Brewing.
- Silver City Restaurant & Ale House
- Moment Brewing
- Farelli’s Pizza
- Tessio
- Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta
Bremerton is where the taps at Silver City Brewery have been pouring Northwest favorites for years. Be sure to stop in to see where the magic happens and grab a cold one. Another staple is Tony’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, which has served authentic Italian fare since 1966. One of our favorite hangs is Evergreen Pizza Co., a vibey locale on the edge of Evergreen Park, making the perfect spot for a play date. More Bremerton breweries include Ridgeline Brewing, a spot that is kid and dog-friendly, and Dog Days Brewing in the heart of Quincy Square.
- Campana’s Pizzeria
- Tony’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Evergreen Pizza Co.
- The Toad House
- Silver City Brewery
- Ridgeline Brewing
- Dog Days Brewing
- Crane’s Castle Brewing
On Port Orchard’s waterfront is Damn Fine Pizza, a beloved local hangout with big views — and dare we say — damn fine pizza. Cruise country roads through forest and field to arrive at Yoked Farmhouse Brewery, a spot that feels reminiscent of Tolkien’s Shire, where chickens and baby goats share space with pints and bites. Just a bit farther down the way is Olalla Bay Market & Landing, a gathering place for well over a century that was reimagined by local author Gregg Olsen to be a place for pizza, coffee, and sandwiches with a selection of local beers on tap.
- Damn Fine Pizza
- Olalla Bay Market & Landing
- Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta
- Peninsula Beverage Collective
- Yoked Farmhouse Brewery
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