All About Beer

Get a taste of the Lone Star State, whether you prefer Pecan Porters or hoppy IPAs, with a visit to one of Dallas' breweries.

In fact, it's easy to make a weekend out of checking out several tap rooms, with other fun stops and delicious bites along the way.

Day 1

1.5 hours

1Fill Up for the Adventure Ahead

Start the morning at Cindi's for a little deli cuisine in Dallas. 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.

1.5 hours

2Take In The View

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.

2 hours

3Drink Like a Local

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!

2.5 hours

4Explore Deep Ellum

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 murals throughout the neighborhood transforming the walls of historic buildings throughout the area.

2 hours

5Grab a Pint

Stop by Westlake Brewing Company, a local microbrewery in the heart of Deep Ellum, to taste your way through their 15+ beers on tap. Try some of our favorites like Leggo My Fuego, a passion fruit ale with a kiss of habenero, or the Blonde Coyote, a blonde made with Noble Coyota coffee beans.

Day 2

1 hour

1Toast the New Day

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.

1.5 hours

2Take a Shopping Break

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.

3.5 hours

3Discover Something New

Head over to 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.

2 hours

4One Last Pint

Top off your Dallas beer tour with a trip to Cedars District and a visit to Four Corners Brewing Company. This unpretentious brewery created by three friends who began brewing in their garage features home brews with local flavor and Saturday tours. Their taproom, open four days a week, often features trivia nights, live music performances and chef takeovers.

Check the schedule for Dallas’ light rail system DART and the free M-Line Trolley for convenient rides through the Downtown Dallas and surrounding areas.