There are several craft breweries in Northwest Arkansas that are revolutionizing the beer industry with their artisanal creations and dedication to quality.
These small-scale to mid-size breweries pour their passion into every pint, crafting unique and flavorful beers that cater to diverse palates. From hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts and refreshing wheat beers, craft breweries offer a wide range of options for beer enthusiasts to explore and savor.
With a focus on local ingredients and a commitment to sustainable practices, craft breweries provide not just a delicious beverage, but also an experience that celebrates creativity, community, and the art of brewing.
Step into a family friendly, dog friendly Northwest Arkansas craft brewery or taproom and discover a world of taste and craftsmanship.
In addition to craft beer, many of these breweries and taprooms offer trivia nights during the week, live music on the weekends, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee and typically food options or nearby food.
Below are 20+ craft breweries in Northwest Arkansas along with taprooms.
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BENTONVILLE
Bentonville Taproom
109 S Main St, (479) 553-7577
Food Available:
Hours: Mon – Thurs: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri- 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sat – 8:00 am – 12:00 am
Sun – 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bentonville Taproom offers a hometown vibe and a great place to enjoy local craft beer, hard cider, and wine. They are conveniently located just off the downtown Bentonville Square.
They are dog friendly, cyclist friendly and have games, live music, open mic nights.
Bike Rack Brewing Company
801 SE 8th St, Unit 6 (479) 319-6593
Food Available: Yes, Various Food Trucks right off patio at 8th Street Market
Tours Available: Yes, contact for more information.
Hours: Mon-Thu: 3:00 pm -10:00 pm
Fri-Sat: 12:00 pm -11:00 pm
Sun: 12:00-10:00 pm
Bike Rack Brewing Co. is a popular local brewery that specializes in crafting quality ales. They are located at the popular 8th Street Market, a community focused food and drink hub where several restaurants are located.
Using local inspiration for it’s flavorful craft beers and plenty of room to hangout with friends either inside in the taproom or outside on the spacious patio.
On Wednesdays, Bike Rack Brewing features a special promotion called “Wing Wednesday,” offering wings for just $1.00 each. Additionally, both pretzels and wings are regular menu items available throughout the week.
Bike Rack plays host to two music festivals, one in the Spring and one in the Fall.
Lots of options for food take out and eat here with food trucks just steps away from the patio and restaurants in the 8th Street market.
PET POLICY: Pets are allowed both inside and outside. But they must be on a leash.
Image courtesy of Bike Rack Brewing
Bentonville Brewing Co
Corner of I St and 14th S, (479) 903-7330
Food Available: Yes, Nosh NOLA restaurant along with food trucks adjoining the outdoor patio area.
Tours Available: Yes, contact for more information
Hours: Mon: 1:00 pm -10pm
Tue-Wed: 11:00 am -10:00 pm
Thu-Sat: 11:00 -11:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 -10:00 pm
Bentonville Brewing Co is a fabulous 20,000 sq. ft. microbrewery and offers the perfect environment for craft beer lovers of every kind. It is home to the famous Homewrecker IPA, Trailhead Lager and the Space Goose Hazy. Want extra, they offer cans to go!
Hungry? NOLA, a New Orleans inspired eatery is located inside Bentonville Brewing Co. You will also find several quality food trucks in the outdoor patio area that are eager to serve you some tasty food.
The large outdoor area includes a children’s play area, numerous umbrellas and picnic tables.
You will most likely see and hear planes overhead coming in for landing at nearby Thaden Field. There is a small dog park adjacent to the outdoor area for your dogs. Osage Park is next door with its numerous walking trails and boardwalks and can be easily accessed via the Bentonville Brewing Co. south parking lot.
PET POLICY: They allow pets in their taproom and out on the patio/biergarten as long as they are leashed and well behaved! They also have a dog park on the property that is spacious as well!
Image courtesy of Bentonville Brewing Company
Social Project Brewing Co.
600 SW 41st St #4, (479) 553-7355
Hours: Mon – Thurs: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday – Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 am – 8:00 pm
Social Project Brewing has all the feels to be social and drink local including delicious IPA’s, stouts, sours and lagers. The owners and staff are all in and provide a welcoming place to enjoy craft beer.
Want more? They release new beer every week and offer a cool beer membership, trivia nights, dog are welcome and they are located close to the Razorback Greenway.
PET POLICY: Pets must be leashed and be friendly with humans and other Doggos! Social Project Brewing provides water bowls and allow dogs outside and inside. If a dog is acting up they will ask you to leave, but they rarely have to do this!
Note:.. They also have a brewery dog that is there most days, so they love dogs!
ELKINS
Orthodox Farmhouse Brewe
15660 Ball Rd,
Food Available: Snack options like chips and nuts are available as well as food food trucks occasionally. You’re also welcome to bring in your own food for a picnic!
Tours Available: Not at this time
Hours: Sun – Wednesday – Closed
Thursday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery is an American Farmhouse Brewery located in Elkins, Arkansas (just outside of Fayetteville). It is situated in a peaceful rural setting of the Ozarks with beautiful scenery and plenty of outdoor space. The owners are friendly and welcoming. It is dog friendly and family friendly too.
Come enjoy tasty craft beer, wine, relax and enjoy!
PET POLICY: Well behaved pets on leashes are always welcome at their brewery
EUREKA SPRINGS
Eureka Springs Brewery
96 Ridgeview Rd, (479) 363-6066
Food Available: Yes, Deja Brew Bistro located in the Beer Garden
Tours Available: Yes, Contact For More Info
Brewery Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-9 pm
Located on a five scenic acres amidst pine trees, you will find Eureka Springs Brewery, a charming craft brewery. Its taproom exudes a cozy hometown atmosphere and offers a delightful array of small-batch beers in fresh and distinct styles.
Guests can enjoy flights featuring eight craft beer samples. With a spacious patio, a wide range of games, and a nine-hole disc golf course, there’s abundant space and fun for everyone.
Be sure to check out the “Deja Brew Bistro” located inside the beer garden for a burger, sandwich or wrap that will go great with a beer.
You and your furry friend will enjoy this dog friendly space and embark on a memorable adventure at Eureka Springs Brewery. The amiable owners and staff ensure a warm and welcoming experience.
PET POLICY: Very pet friendly – dogs allowed inside and outside as long as they are leashed.
Image courtesy of Eureka Springs Brewery
Gotahold Brewing
409 W Van Buren, (479) 363-4187
Food Available: Yes, Food Truck – Twisted Taco
Tours Available: No
Hours: Mon – Tuesday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gotahold Brewing is a very welcoming establishment and most often times, you will be greeted at the door and given the lay of the land.
They have 10 beers on tap and sometime more, all brewed by Gotahold Brewing. They don’t offer flights, but they do offer samples that are included in the price of your beer. Beertenders try their best to find you a beer that you will love! Choose from Scotch Ales and sours, IPA’s and more.
Have someone in your group that doesn’t like beer? No worries, they also have a selection of wines, a cider and kombucha on tap when possible. Want more? How about coffee? Yes, they have delightful coffee… Just Bee Coffee Bar.
Want something to eat? Check out the food truck, “Twisted Taco”. They serve amazing tacos.
The spacious beer garden offers games of cornhole, horseshoe pits and lots of seating, making it the perfect place to drink your beer while socializing. Additionally, the Beer garden is dog and child friendly.
PET POLICY: Well-behaved pets are allowed on leash. Pet guardians need to bring waste bags and water bowls.
Image courtesy of Gotahold Brewing
FAYETTEVILLE
Columbus House Brewery
701 N. West St, (479) 935-3752
Food Available: Yes, food trucks on site and outside food allowed
Tours Available: Yes, contact Columbus House Brewery for details
Hours: Mon – Thur: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Columbus House Brewery, owned by Fayetteville locals, sits conveniently by the North Street bike trail. It’s a popular destination for active individuals seeking flavorful cold brews. With a welcoming atmosphere, friendly bartenders, and excellent local beer options, it’s a go-to spot for locals.
The IPA and Stout delight experienced beer drinkers, while the Brown offers a smooth experience. Don’t forget, it’s also dog-friendly!
Columbus House Brewery is also known as “the Runners Brewery”. They host runs that depart from the taproom twice a week and the annual drink-and-run Nutty Runner 5K.
Crisis Brewing Company
210 South Archibald Yell Blvd, (479) 582-2337
Food Available: No
Tours Available: Yes, Crisis customers get a 5% discount at Penguin Ed’s BBQ next door, and outside food is encouraged!
Tours Available: No
Hours: Mon – Tuesday: Closed
Wed – Friday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Crisis Brewing Company is a Northwest Arkansas hidden gem and local favorite! Lovingly named, “Crisis” after the founder’s midlife crisis, during which he discovered his love for crafting beer over years of experimenting with homebrewing as a hobby.
Crisis Brewing offers a chill atmosphere, friendly owners, GREAT BEER including its incredible Identity IPA, family inspired Bolands IRA and Major Milk Stout.. This cool small scale brewery in south Fayetteville is the perfect place to drink tasty beer and hang out with friends and family. Also have a welcoming dog-friendly covered patio and tasty snacks. Note: walkers and cyclists enjoy a 5% discount.
Note: Image at top of the page courtesy of Crisis Brewing Company
PET POLICY: Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
Fayetteville Beer Works
2649 E Mission Blvd #1, (479) 249-4813
Food Available: Yes
Tours Available: They serve directly from their tanks, so you see all the equipment in action right behind the bar.
Hours: Mon – Tuesday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thur – Friday: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat – 11:00 am – 10: 00 pm
Sun – 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fayetteville Beer Works is a local neighborhood brewery serving great craft beer in east Fayetteville. They are a small operation but offer tons of good vibes. They serve beer straight from the tank, right behind the bar. Yep, you can see the whole thing while you are sitting and sipping!
The food menu limited and includes including juice, ice cream, snacks, and bottomless popcorn. Snacks include their signature pretzel tower, 1/4 lb all-beef hot dogs, and French fries. They also offer wine on draft. Note, you can bring in your own food too.
Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
The owner and staff are super friendly. Just and overall family friendly place to hang out and enjoy a cold beer, or cocktails. The kids play area is a WIN for everyone and includes board games and bago.
PET FRIENDLY: Pets are welcome on their patio.
Image courtesy of Fayetteville Beer Works
Flyway Brewing Company – Fayetteville
1550 E Zion Rd #1, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Food Available: Yes
Tours Available:
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Flyway Brewing Company – Fayetteville is a sister of the super successful Flyaway Brewing Company in North Little Rock. Flayaway Brewing is more than a brewery that serves delicious local craft beer, there food is outstanding too.
Ambience is light and inviting, service is friendly and the food menu is unique with a variety of options. Venison goat sliders is an option, I told you it was unique! The duck tenders along with the chicken sandwich will delight your taste buds!
As for the beer, you can create your own flight option which is sure to find you a favorite! Everyone has a favorite, but a much loved brew is the Bluewing Blueberry Wheat.
Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
1946 N. Birch Ave, (479) 445-6050
Food Available: Yes, Wicked Wood Fired Pizza – Tuesday – Sunday
Tours Available: Yes, contact Fossil Cove
Hours: Monday – Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thurs – Sat: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fossil Cove is a unique craft brewery with a focus on brewing high quality locally made American and Belgian-style ales. The name Fossil Cove, comes from a fossil-laden cove on Beaver Lake that is the water source for their beloved beer.
They offer a selection of 15 beers annually with seasonal and experimental rotations. Flights are available as well beer to go. The tasting room is large and consists of indoor and outdoor picnic tables where you can kick back, relax, play board games, or get a little work in. Interested in the brewing process? You can watch the brew room through the large windows.
For non beer drinkers, they have a selection of wine, hard cider, brunch drinks, a full-service espresso bar and non-alcoholic beverages.
Want some pizza to go with their delicious beer? You are in luck. Fossil Cove is home to one of the best food trucks in Northwest Arkansas, Wicked Wood Fired Pizza.
What’s not to love? Come check out this NWA local favorite. Bonus.. you will love their dinosaur themed cans of beer.
PET POLICY: Well-behaved, leashed pets may come inside to order, and then need to head outside to the covered patio to enjoy their beverage. They offer water bowls for pups at the bar!
Image courtesy of Fossil Cove Brewery
Mad Rooster Beer Company
1107 S W Ave, (479) 332-4411
Food Available: Yes
Tours Available:
Hours: Mon- Thursday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mad Rooster Beer Company is a family owned brewery in South Fayetteville. They offer a variety of beer and seltzers, flights, and cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.
The Mad Rooster’s Mug Club Memberships is a nice personal touch. The membership provides a customized mug kept at the brewery for your personal use only. A variety of additional merch is available too.
Food is available by revolving food trucks.
Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about each beer. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.
Board games, corn hole and they are dog friendly, so be sure to bring your furry friend with you.
PET POLICY: Pets are welcome inside and outside.
Puritan Coffee & Beer
205 W. Dickson St.,479-301-2365
Food Available: Yes, limited menu available with pastries, breakfast items and coffee. Two food trucks are available Los Compas Food truck and an Asian Food truck are on site in the outdoor patio area.
Tours Available: Yes, contact Puritan Coffee & Beer for more info
Hours: Daily 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
Puritan Coffee & Beer is a modern, bi-level coffeehouse that offers gourmet coffee drinks & craft beer, plus an outdoor patio. This popular Dickson Street hangout is known for their delicious coffee, local beers on tap and friendly staff. What could make it better? How about made-on-site craft beers that are light and tasty, available in the pint or a by the pitcher .
The perfect place to chill, do homework, board games or just hang out with friend.
PET POLICY: Pets are allowed on their patios and outdoor spaces. Only Service Animals are allowed inside.
West Mountain Brewing Co
21 W Mountain St, (479) 442-9090
Food Available: Yes, Tiny Tim’s Pizza next door
Tours Available: No
Hours: Daily: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
West Mountain Brewing is located on the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square and next door to Tiny Tim’s Pizza. It is the oldest brewery in Northwest Arkansas. They offer a wide selection of top-notch beers that go great with the delicious pizza at Tiny Tim’s.
LOWELL
GOAT Lab Brewery
722 S. Bloomington St., 479-365-7243
Food: Yes, wood fired Neapolitan pizzas are made in house
Tours Available: Yes, contact GOAT Lab Brewery
Hours: Monday: Closed
Tues – Thurs: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
GOAT LAB Brewery located next to “The Grove” comedy club has a huge selection of in-house brewed beers and cider. The brewery focuses on a selection of specially-crafted German inspired brews, lagered for a clean, crisp, easy-to-drink beer. Is it the Greatest of All Time? Maybe, but the name GOAT LAB is a shout out to the owners pet goats and Yellow Labrador.
What pairs perfectly with beer? Pizza! Not only do they offer delicious beer, GOAT LAB serves handmade Neapolitan pizzas, baked in their custom hickory and red oak wood fired pizza oven. It is a welcoming laid back space for everyone (dog-and-kid-friendly too). GOAT Lab has plenty of space to do your thing, pool table, games and periodically host fun events. Easy, fun place to be. Check them out soon.
ROGERS
Fox Trail Distillery
2121 S Bellview Rd, (479) 372-6136
Food Available: No
Available Tours: Yes, spirits tour and a bourbon tour
Hours: Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wed – Sat – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday- 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fox Trail Distillery is an upscale small-batch spirits distillery in Northwest Arkansas. They pride themselves on using only the finest ingredients to create their exceptional craft spirits. With their unique flavors and attention to detail, Fox Trail Distillery is definitely worth a visit for any connoisseur.
Whether you’re a fan of whiskey, vodka, or gin, they have a drink for you!. The bartenders are friendly while the space itself is beautiful, open and inviting.
Indoors or outdoors, you are sure to enjoy yourself sipping on cocktails and hanging out with friends and family. Be sure to check out their Bourbon and Spirits tours, they are fun and interesting!
Natural State Beer Company
5214 W. Village Parkway, Suite 140, (479) 202-9454
Food Available: Food Truck
Tours Available: Only by request
Hours: Sun-Wed: 11:00 am -9:00 pm
Thurs-Sat: 11:00 am -10:00 pm
Natural State Beer Company is an award winning, unique brewery and taproom in Rogers, Arkansas. Their goal is to serve incredible craft beer while offering the best overall experience from their brewery and taproom. Bartenders are knowledgeable and welcoming.
Amazing German inspired lagers are the focus here. Natural State Beer Company taproom is located on the Razorback Greenway which make a perfect place to stop by after a ride. They are family friendly and have ample indoor and outdoor seating.
The patio offers a relaxing and beautiful view of the reflection pond and gives a real life example of “Life is worth celebrating and we want you to celebrate with us.”
Want something to eat while enjoying your beer? A permanent food truck operates daily, with additional trucks serving food on the weekends.
PET POLICY: Pets must be on leash at all times and with their owner. They must not be disruptive to other guests and dogs, no constant barking i.e. and please no pets on furniture.
New Province Brewing Company
1310 W Hudson Rd, (479) 246-0479
Food Available: Food Truck De El Chefe
Available Tours: No
Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3:00 pm—9:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:00 pm—9:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm—9:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm—10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm—10:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm—8:00 pm
New Province is all about crafting the perfect brew, drop by drop! They offer year-round favorites and limited release small batch brews. The staff is super friendly and the taproom is spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating. While tours aren’t available, the taproom does have a view into the brewery.
Philosopher King an IPA, Fallen Queen a wheat beer or the Commoner a historical beer are all popular beers. You can sample all of their beers in the taproom (open 6 days a week), or on draft and in cans throughout Northwest Arkansas.
New Province Brewing also offers boardgames, trivia nights and comedy nights to spice life up a bit while enjoying a delicious craft beer in their taproom. Have a dog? Be sure to bring man’s best friend with you and let it try a Brew Bark dog treat.
Hungry? Don’t miss out on some of the best Mexican food in Northwest Arkansas at the El Chefe Food truck parked right outside New Province Brewing Company.
PET POLICY: New Providence is pet friendly as long as the pet is leashed! They love four legged patrons as much as our two, they’re always welcome. They have a large grassy area that pets are allowed in as long as owners clean up after them and they always have a water bowl and treats for dogs available.
Ozark Beer Company
109 N Arkansas St, (479) 636-2337
Food Available: No, food trucks are on site occasionally, you are welcome to bring in food from nearby restaurants.
Tours Available: No
Brewery Hours: Sun – Wed 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thurs: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fri – Sat : 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Ozark Beer Company is a well established manufacturing brewery located in Historic Downtown Rogers, Arkansas producing handcrafted beer.
They produce a variety of year-round and seasonal beers offered in pints, flights, growlers and cans to go. Their year round beers include : Ozark IPA, Ozark Cream Stout, Ozark Lager and their American Pale Ale. The small batches range from once a year BDCS (Bourbon Double Cream Stout) to one-off beers like their sours and farmhouse style ales.
Ozark Beer has a fun and easy going taproom is open 7 days a week with plenty of seating inside and outside. The friendly bartenders are welcoming and will help you find the perfect beer!.
Want more? Ozark Beer Company is pet friendly and offers various events from including yoga, cycling, trivia nights, etc.
PET POLICY: Their patio is pet-friendly; however, they prefer that pets stay outside since their building is old and they have beer in their cellat.
Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co.
2225 S Bellview Rd Suite 101, (479) 381-7501
Food Available:
Food Available: Los Compas Food Truck
Tours Available: Yes, contact Rendezvous Junction Brewing
Hours: Mon – Tues: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wed – Thur: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. is a fun neighborhood brewery located across from Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. The Steampunk themed brewery is open 7 days a week and offers a spacious taproom with indoor and outdoor seating.
They have an awesome craft beer selection, with 20+ craft beers on tap at anytime so you have plenty to choices and additional options in cans. Bartenders are attentive and more than happy help you choose the perfect beer for you.
Besides the delicious craft beer, there is always something going on here. Socializing, events of all kinds including trivia nights, bingo, live music, board games, streaming of sporting events and more.
Want something to eat? Be sure to enjoy some incredible Mexican food from family owned Los Compas Food Truck.
PET POLICY: As long as they’re on a leash, they’re good
Uptown Kitchen & Taphouse
4204 S JB Hunt Dr #40, (479) 633-8233
Food Available: Yes
Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Uptown Kitchen & Taphouse is exactly what the name says, a restaurant and taphouse and do both well. They offer 100+ taps, craft-beer flights & local brews, plus delicious hearty American classics.
With 100+ taps, where do you start? Their bartenders will be happy to help guide you to what you and want and the flights let you have a good sampling. The staff is friendly and bar area is a fun place to sit and check out all of the beers and be a part of the action. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well.
Uptown offer excellent food (appetizers, burgers and entrees) that compares to top restaurants.
They are in a great location and the perfect place to start your pre -AMP concert experience!
SILOAM SPRINGS
Creekside Taproom
100-2 E Alpine St, (479) 549-4000
Food Available: Yes, food truck across the street
Hours: Mon – Wed: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Creekside Taproom is the perfect family friendly and pet friendly place to taste a variety of craft beers and wines made right here in Arkansas.
Their taproom currently offers 21 Taps with beer on tap from 17 different Arkansas craft breweries! They also have a selection of 8 different types of wine that are available from 3 different Arkansas wineries.
The patio and beer garden is has different events including cornhole tournaments, trivia nights, live music and games.
If you are wanting some food to go along with your beer or wine, Kung Foo Egg roll food truck and Fratelli’s pizza are across the street.
PET POLICY: Only rule is that pets are leashed and well behaved in crowds and with other dogs.
Ivory Bill Brewing Co
516 E Main St #1, (479) 427-0403
Food Available: Outside food is welcome, with many options available in nearby downtown restaurants.
Tours: Yes, contact Ivory Bill’s for more info.
Hours: Mon – Friday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sat: 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Sun: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ivory Bill Brewing Co is a fun neighborhood brewery taproom that is locally owned and operated. They are known for having a good selection of unique and quality craft beers (both standard and rotating). You can find beer here that isn’t available anywhere else in Northwest Arkansas. Enjoy a pint in the taproom or grab a growler to go.
It is an interesting space that has a friendly vibe, (Kids and friendly dogs too) are welcome in their TV-free taproom as well as on the patio.
PET POLICY: Friendly dogs are always welcome in their taproom and on their patio.
SPRINGDALE
Black Apple
Black Apple Taproom – 321 E. Emma Ave, Springdale (479-751-0337)
Tree House – 310 S. Main St., Bentonville (479-553-7353)
Food Available: Yes, Taqueria Don Guero next door at Emma Ave.
Tree House is walking distance Peddler’s Pub, the Fire Truck, Trash Creamery and the Hub Bike Lounge
Tours Available: Contact Black Apple
Hours:
Taproom (Emma Avenue): Mon-Thu: 4:00 pm -10:00 pm,
Fri-Sat: 10:00 pm -11:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tree House (Main Street):
Sun-Thu: 4:00 pm -10:00 pm
Fri-Sat: 2:00 pm-10:00 pm
Black Apple is a fun and friendly craft cidery and happens to be Arkansas’ first cidery, producing delicious hard cider in its natural state with no preservatives. What is hard cider? An alcoholic beverage made from fermented juice of apples or peaches or blueberries.
The flavors often change with the seasons and you can find a current list on their website. Not sure what you will like? No worries, they offer flights so you can sample several different flavors.
There is indoor and outdoor seating and when the weather is nice, they open the large window/garage and create one BIG tasting area! Black Apple always seems to have something fun going on, including live music, trivia nights, comedy nights along with board games for entertainment
Black Apple is located in the Outdoor Dining District of Springdale (An areas that offers outdoor dining and to go drinks, allowing visitors to enjoy food and drinks throughout the Outdoor Dining District). Be sure to go grab some authentic Mexican food the taqueria across the street. (Ask Black Apple for a menu) or bring in your own food to pair with your cider.
PET POLICY: Yes! Black Apple Taproom is PET FRIENDLY and ready with water bowls & even treats for your favorite fur friends.
Core Brewing and Distilling
2470 Lowell Rd, (479) 717-2231
Food Available: No
Tours Available: No
Hours: Mon – Wed: Closed
Thu-Fri: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm – 10pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Core of Arkansas is an award-winning brewery featuring some of Arkansas’ most flavorful beer. Core is a popular brewery in Northwest Arkansas, and their beer can be found in more than 500 locations. Arkansas Red Ale, Leg Hound Lager and Toasted Coconut are some of their most popular beers.
Core also offers hard seltzer on tap, The Scarlet Letter (Purple, Red, and Green). They also offer their regionally recognized canned “Ready To Drink Craft Cocktails” are available too.
Want fun? Craft Beer? Family and dog friendly? Then you have to go experience Core’s taproom. The taproom has 16+ beers on tap, billiards, ping pong, darts, foosball, arcade games, and periodic special events.
In addition, to their taproom, Core Brewing has a brew pub located at XNA Airport.
