All About Beer

Start the morning at Cindi's for a little NY cuisine in the Big D. Choose from their extensive all-day breakfast menu, including classics like pancakes and omelets, or grab a fresh baked bagel with lox spread to go.

Get a bird's eye view of Dallas with a visit to Reunion Tower's GeO-Deck, where a slick interactive system will help identify key landmarks Downtown. 

Stop in at Community Beer Co.  and study the list of homemade brews, ranging from bright and balanced to full bodied and complex. Chat with other beer lovers; this is the sort of place where everyone feels like a local.

Start on a light note with a pint of Witbier, an award-winning Belgian style white ale. The family-friendly taproom is open to everyone, dogs included! 

Stretch your legs as you explore Deep Ellum a neighborhood with a rich history in the arts and music that continues today. Check out the spectacular 42 Murals project, transforming the walls of historic buildings throughout the area.

Tour Deep Ellum Brewing Company for a primer on beer-making and delicious brew. Don't miss the Deep Ellum IPA, a potent combination of citrus notes and American hops.

Stroll across the Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the Trinity River and offers the best views of the Santiago Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

Finish the evening at Trinity Groves and dine at Steam Theory Brewing Co., whose menu highlights made from scratch classics and build your own pizzas. For grazing, stop by for daily specials like $4 deep dish slices and half-priced shareable plates.

Fuel up on avocado toast, breakfast dishes and draft beers at Toasted. The menu features both savory and sweet loaded toasts to go alongside a rotating collection of local brews.

Pick up a cool Dallas-motif shirt at Bullzerk. From tees to rep all your favorite Dallas neighborhoods to quirky koozies and gifts to take back home, the tongue-in-cheek shop is a fun shopping stop to explore on Greenville Avenue. 

Head east for a tour at Lakewood Brewing Company and sample from its smooth, Belgian-inspired brews. Focus your attention to Lakewood's "Legendary" and "Special Releases" offerings for inspired, nuanced flavors that are available only for a short time. Don't miss the Bourbon Barrel Temptress, a smooth Imperial Milk Stout aged in oak bourbon barrels. The garden often hosts live music and local food trucks.

Finish the day in the Bishop Arts District, an eclectic, walkable collection of independent boutiques, vintage stores, galleries and restaurants in South Dallas. Settle in with a craft beer as you discover a new author and listen to live music at independent bookstore The Wild Detectives. Shift gears at Bishop Cider Co., with a glass of Crackberry, a tart and sweet cider. 

Grab dinner at Eno's Pizza Tavern and settle in with a pie and re-visit favorite ales and discover new ones from around Texas, sampling from one of the city's widest selections of regional craft beers available on draught.