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317 N.W. Gilman Blvd. #31-B
Issaquah, WA
Mon – Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 12pm – 11pm
425-395-7138

Our Story

e gustibus non est disputandum
“In matters of taste, there can be no disputes”

Sean Quinn always knew he wanted to create a cool restaurant scene in Gilman Village.

After opening his first restaurant in 2010, Sean began planning something a little different for the people of Issaquah. He envisioned a pub-like place where sophisticated beer drinkers could socialize without their little ones in tow.

It wasn’t long before friends and fans yearned for a bigger bar. So when the opportunity came about, Sean moved into the vacant space next door and brought his vision of a rustic neighborhood pub to fruition.

With a lot of hard work and dedication, The Black Duck Cask and Bottle House raised its garage doors to the community for the first time in August 2015. It was built with three simple things in mind: great beer, great food and great service.

You won’t find generic, run-of-the-mill beers here. Sip from an ever-changing tap list that showcases up to 17 pours, all sourced from craft beer masters. The focus: regional brews from around the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, with a few local breweries on tap at all times. And as worthy brews pop up elsewhere, they’ll definitely be added to the list.

A new cask is featured every few days from a different brewery. It’s served at room temperature, just the way beer is meant to be. It’s all about getting you to try something new and giving craft beer masters an opportunity to showcase what they’ve been up to in our little pub.

Come visit us and enjoy a beer or whiskey. In summer enjoy our outdoor dining and soak up the sun rays.

Thirsty for more? See what’s currently on tap.

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SEAN QUINN
Owner & Founder

Sean has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years. While it was mostly kitchen work and chefing in the beginning, he added restaurant ownership to the list in 2004 when he launched two restaurants in Tacoma: Asado, an Argentine steakhouse, and Masa, which features the authentic flavors of Mexico.

After selling both establishments, Sean opened his next restaurant a little closer to home ‒ The Flat Iron Grill in Issaquah. Around six years later, he seized the opportunity to open The Black Duck right next door. Sean did a lot of construction himself, often working from 4 a.m. until Midnight to get the job done.

Lunch | Dinner | Beer | Cocktails | Whiskey

The Black Duck