Footprint Wine Tap is Seattle's first and only keg wine-on-tap bar and shop sourcing fine PNW wines and food for your palate pleasures

We are a sustainability-focused small business and practice reducing our carbon footprint through alternative wine packaging, and wherever and whenever possible. From where we source our wines, the vineyard management practices, transport of products, ethical and equitable treatment of employees, education and waste management in our operations, salvaged and re-purposed equipment, furniture and design elements in our space, to the very nature of having keg wines on tap allows us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint!

Come in and let us exchange stories about the local wine and food in a comfortable and warm space on Capitol Hill. Cheers!

Ken was born in WA and has lived on the US west coast his entire life. He’s always been fascinated with science, and passionate for art, music and singing. This led him to study Biological Sciences, Ecology and Vocal Music Performance. After a long Seattle vacation in 2005 he knew Seattle was the place to call and return home. “I relate somewhat to being a salmon, born in the area, grew up elsewhere, and now returned, perhaps instinctively to live life to the fullest.”

In 2006 he moved to Seattle and took a volunteer opportunity at the Seattle Aquarium and professional opportunity in HR. Who knew an HR opportunity would be a 10-year career?! Simultaneously interpreting marine life sciences and managing administrative functions for thousands of employees and business resources, Ken dabbled in being a host for blind wine tasting and food-wine pairing events with friends in his spare time. Similar to his scientific and artistic background, getting acquainted with wine over many years led him to see how wine can be a great example of blending and balancing science and art.

In 2014 Ken began a deeper journey of wine exploration and his passion grew with every experience. “I wanted to be more involved with wine in my everyday life, and not just be a fun hobby. A lot of conjuring up images of what a potential wine future could be, I started by looking at what I want, but then, it became more apparent to focus on things that I do not want.” Ken could not compromise his philosophies, values and being authentic to himself and others, and practice reducing and eliminating waste in all aspects of life. He also did not want to settle his ambitions to what’s already being done and considered the norm, safe, traditional etc. when one perceives and enjoys wine. “I’m thinking outside the bottle. A majority of what wine consumers drink are considered ‘ready-to-drink’ younger wines and wines that were purchased within a few days.”

Commence: Operation Wine Inquisition Mode.

A natural born leader and fighter for all things good, Ken was set on exploring all options to live his dream. “We all have many dreams, but do we ever really get to live them? What if there’s a way to revolutionize great quality local wine, reducing or eliminating waste, and without the consumer having to pay high prices to enjoy it?” The next couple of years involved many restless nights of excitement and doubt, but he persisted on what started as a figment of imagination and piece of scratch paper to developing a clearer concept and drafted business plan.

In late Spring of 2016 Ken left his HR career to fully immerse himself into the wine industry. Getting his roots started as a Tasting Room Associate at one of the largest and well known WA wineries at the time, over the next 2 years he worked his way up to Lead Associate and over to different wineries, tasting rooms and found his temporary plateau as Bar Manager at a classic Seattle Wine Bar. It was almost exactly 2 years since he stepped away from HR Ken signed his lease agreement to what will soon become a dream venture brought to reality.

“We designed this space to capture modern and rustic, old-world and new-world, utilizing existing elements and building on the foundation, all the while paying attention to what materials could be re-claimed and re-purposed. Working with a smaller yet cozy space we knew maximizing the potential for a versatile space was key in a successful flow of feel and operation. We are so happy with how the space turned out and love talking to guests about all the different elements that went into creating the space.” The space is designed to make the guest feel immediate warmth and invitation from first time wine explorers to seasoned professionals. Come in and enjoy a glass while you work or read, have a date night, catch up with friends any night of the week, enjoy a live music and wine tasting public event, or host a private event with 50 of your closest companions.

Ken was able to host his first event on September 14, 2018 — Footprint Wine Tap was born and open for business.

“I’m so happy to call Seattle home and to be part of the Capitol Hill Community. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this project and to all those who continue to help shape me as a better version of my self every day. Here’s to many more events with Many Cheers!”

Menu

V= Vegan; G= Gluten Free; Additional Gluten-Free Options Available Upon Request

Classes & Events

EVENTS

Book YOUR PRIVATE EVENT WITH US TODAY!

From Birthdays, Anniversaries, Wedding Parties, Happy Hours, to Readings, Team-building Events and Lively Socials, we can host you and up to 50 guests!

CABARET SING-ALONGS, WINE TASTING & LIVE PIANO!

Join us for our monthly Cabaret Sing-Alongs featuring local artists, musicians, and you, our guests for a fun and thematic evening of live music and performance!

Our occasional wine tasting and live piano nights feature different wine producers, varietals or themes all the while taking in the magical moments of live piano by our local pianists. Follow us via our newsletter or Insta to learn about our upcoming Wine Tasting & Live Piano Events!

#BlackLivesMatter — # BlackTransLivesMatter

As a proud Black, Asian, and Gay-Owned Small Business in Seattle, we stand with our Black Community, and all IPOC, LGBTQIA+, underrepresented communities all over the world. We are only as strong as our most vulnerable populations in our community, our society. Click on the Organizations below to learn how you can gain access to important resources, support local Black non-profits, chapters and national organizations that are fighting against injustices to our Black communities.

Black TRANS Lives Matter

“Lavender Rights Project elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We utilize the law as an organizing principle to affirm our civil rights and self-determination.

Our organization disrupts oppressive systems that target Black gender diverse and intersex communities of color and lead to disproportionate levels of poverty, housing disparities, and gender-based violence, especially among Black and Indigenous people.”

— LRP

King County Equity Now (KCEN)

King County Equity Now is an ecosystem of over sixty Black-led, accountable community-based organizations, of Black elders, organizers, healers, and families fighting to achieve equity now. King County Equity Now is designing and engineering a new normal rooted in equity. 

AMerican civil liberties union (ACLU)

The ACLU is non-profit and non-partisan. We do not receive any government funding. Member dues and contributions and grants from private foundations and individuals pay for the work we do. The ACLU, with headquarters in New York City, litigates across the nation and all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Our Washington, D.C., legislative office lobbies the U.S. Congress. We use strategic communications to educate the public about issues. And the ACLU has expanded its reach by applying international human rights standards in our complex Post 9/11 world. A number of national projects address specific civil liberties issues: AIDS, capital punishment, lesbian and gay rights, immigrants' rights, prisoners' rights, reproductive freedom, voting rights, women's rights and workplace rights.

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Hours of Operation:

**REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION**

TUE-THUR: 4p - 9p

FRI-SAT: 4p - 10p

SUN-MON: Closed

We are hosting public and private events. Inquire within by contacting us via email or phone call.

COVID INFO:

We’re currently operating at full capacity and wearing masks are optional for our employees and guests.

Here are some things we have been doing to ensure a safe environment for everyone during covid times, because health comes first, then everything else:

• Routine health-checks and encouraging our employees and guests to stay home when not feeling well, and encouraging wearing a mask if there has been a known exposure

• Routine cleaning and sanitizing of common areas and touch points

• If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC website

Contact Us:

(206) 485-7175

info@footprintwine.com

Locate Us:

Located in Capitol Hill on Madison St, between 12th and 13th Ave. Free 1-Hour Retail parking available (first come, first served basis) in the Citizen building garage off 13th Ave.

1222 E Madison St,

Suite C

Seattle, WA 98122

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RSVP & Large Group Policy:

Please note that All RSVPs must be “Confirmed,” Any no-call/show will be automatically cancelled 5 mins past their RSVP, and parties who cannot make their RSVP 15 mins past their scheduled arrival will be cancelled. Large groups (5+ guests) will be placed on a single tab and no wine flight options are available. Thank you for your cooperation as we best navigate our small business and operation to ensure the best service and experience for you, our Guests!