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Get a feel for the Dallas beer scene by checking out a local brewery during your next getaway.
From double IPAs and amber ales to ciders and sours, there's plenty to choose from and something to discover in every corner of the city!
Updated July 2024
Craft and Growler's concept of using growlers, the large glass containers used to port beer from the tap and one of the freshest ways to enjoy a beer, is one of Dallas’ first craft beer bars. Located just outside of the Fair Park grounds, Craft and Growler puts emphasis on local beers from the Dallas area and Texas, but you'll also find a few notable brews from farther afield.
Located in the Design District, Peticolas Brewing Company has won numerous awards for its beer, including two gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival. This Dallas-born brewery features a three-level taproom where you can enjoy more than a dozen local brews on tap in a fun and relaxing environment with family and friends. Brewery tours take place the first and third Saturdays of every month, costs $10 and come with a branded pint and three beer tokens!
An unpretentious brewery in the Cedars District created by three friends who began brewing in their garage, Four Corners Brewing Co. features home brews with local flavor and Saturday tours. Their taproom, open four days a week, often features events such as Loteria, trivia nights, live music performances and chef takeovers.
This locally owned, East Dallas newcomer offers an extensive menu of both local and national indie brews that pair nicely with their food menu – the tater kegs and Texas Heat flatbread are crowd-pleasing options. And walking off the beers is easy – there’s an entrance to the White Rock Lake Trail just off the alehouse’s parking area.
The Texas Ale Project is a modern brewery that creates a variety of craft beers, with a taproom, beer garden, tours and live music and events. It’s the first brewery to be built from the ground up in the city of Dallas since the late 1800s. Find it in the Design District.
Tucked away in far northeast Dallas, Oak Highlands has all the makings of a neighborhood brewery. The outdoor space includes games like cornhole, ping pong tables and foosball set ups, making it a good afternoon outing for everyone in your corner, kids and pups included. The tap room opens on Wednesdays each week.
This state-of-the-art brewery is located on the edge of the Design District, offering award-winning craft beer. Be sure to try their seasonal brews like the Funnel Cake Ale during State Fair of Texas season, and check out any of their events like live music and trivia nights, brewery tours and more.
This small batch brewery next to Dallas Love Field focuses on experimental flavors and often limit their creations to single kegs, which means there’s always new ones to try. They have 40 taps to choose from and also offer flights to make tastings that much easier.
This homegrown brand takes pride in their neighborhood, partnering with local nonprofits to support their missions. Along with four signature offerings, the brewery also offers a variety of specialty beers. Visit their taproom in the historical Tyler Station Wednesday-Sunday and leave time to hang in the beer garden after your first pour.
Pegasus City calls themselves small and mighty, but there’s nothing small about the tastes in their six offerings. Seasonal rotations keep beer enthusiasts coming back, along with $4 pints Wednesday and Thursday. Find them in the Design District and in their newly open second location in Downtown Dallas near the AT&T Discovery District.
Nestled in the Bishop Arts District, Jaquval Brewing Company's creations feel like a love letter to British pub culture. From IPAs to light lagers, this nanobrewery proves that simple joys are sometimes the greatest things in life. Relish the hearty notes of the porter, or enjoy the sweet Meridian Hive blackberry mead.
This Deep Ellum staple is brewing a variety of exceptional drinks. Must-try masterpieces include a light and roasted ale, as well as a bold sake-like beer. Don't miss relishing an array of refreshing brews with a flight of four drafts! Elevate your experience with the sausage-pesto flatbread or bratwurst pretzel dog.
Experience out-of-this-world IPAs in a spacious outdoor setting at Celestial Beerworks. With constellation-themed decor and eclectic furnishings, this brewery provides a vibrant space for all visitors. Creativity is at the core of Celestial Beerworks's brewing process. Our go-to favorite is the Ube Piña Colada Tropic—a sour, fruited Berliner Weisse.
Make your way to this dog-friendly brewery, where pilsners and ales are artfully brewed to perfection. Outfit Brewing is more than just a beer-tasting gem, hosting a plethora of events such as stand-up comedy, and arts and crafts sessions. The Gene is a succulent hazy IPA, cultivated with lactose, citra and mosaic hops.
Based in the Cedars neighborhood, Autonomous Society is a treasure trove of European-inspired brews. Featuring a scenic outdoor area and mouthwatering eats, this brewery has something for everyone. Try a taste of Vienna in Dallas with the Akard Street Lager, uncovering hints of biscuits and bread crust, as well as a clean and dry aftertaste.
