McMenamins Anderson School

LXMVN Ink
Jan 23
2 min read

🍺 A Historic Campus Turned Woodinville Playground

Category: Hotel / Brewery / Restaurant / Entertainment Destination

📍 McMenamins Anderson School

18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011 (Woodinville edge)

📞 Phone: +1(425) 398-0122

🌐 https://www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xMCKFmGDQVQu42N77

Some places don’t just operate in a city — they reshape how people use it. McMenamins Anderson School is one of those places. What was once a working junior high school has been reimagined into a sprawling, multi-use destination where history, food, drink, music, and community all live on the same grounds.

Sitting right at the edge of Woodinville’s wine and recreation corridor, Anderson School feels like a town within a town — a place where locals gather, visitors linger, and entire afternoons disappear without effort.

About McMenamins Anderson School

McMenamins is known across the Pacific Northwest for restoring historic properties and giving them new life, and Anderson School is one of their most ambitious transformations. The former classrooms now house hotel rooms, bars, a brewery, restaurants, and performance spaces — each retaining nods to the building’s original character.

On the property you’ll find:

Multiple bars and dining concepts, each with its own personality
A working brewery, producing McMenamins’ signature beers
A hotel with uniquely themed rooms tied to the building’s past
Outdoor courtyards and fire pits, perfect for long conversations
A movie theater and live music venues, adding cultural weight

It’s not a single experience — it’s a full day (or weekend) ecosystem.

What Visitors Are Saying

Guests consistently describe Anderson School as fun, eclectic, and immersive. Reviews often highlight how much there is to explore without ever leaving the property. People appreciate the relaxed pacing — you’re encouraged to wander, sit, move, eat, drink, and repeat.

Common praise includes:

Friendly, casual service across bars and restaurants
The novelty of staying in former classrooms
Lively but not chaotic energy
Outdoor spaces that feel social and welcoming
A sense that the place rewards curiosity

One frequent comment shows up again and again: there’s always something new to notice, even on repeat visits.

A Community Magnet for Woodinville & Beyond

Anderson School plays a unique role in the greater Woodinville area. It complements the wine country atmosphere by offering something different — beer, music, film, and social space — all wrapped in historic charm. For many visitors, it becomes the starting point or the final stop of a Woodinville day.

Locals treat it as a third place — not home, not work — but somewhere to gather. Visitors see it as a destination worth planning around. That dual role is rare, and it’s what gives Anderson School its staying power.

Thrive Network Tip:

Reuse beats reinvention when done right. McMenamins shows how restoring and reframing existing assets can create stronger emotional connection than building something new from scratch. History, when respected, becomes a competitive advantage.