$$deep-ellumWed-Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm, Mon-Tue closed
The original Deep Ellum craft brewery, founded in 2011, producing the flagship Dallas Blonde, Easy Peasy IPA, and the Dark Evil Imperial Stout that made it the most distributed Texas craft brand in the mid-2010s.
Order: Dallas Blonde ale; Dark Evil Imperial Stout (seasonal); Easy Peasy IPA
Tip: The production facility runs tours on weekends. The taproom is small but the outdoor space is large. Dark Evil is released in October and lines up fast; check social media for release dates.
$$design-districtTue-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-8pm, Mon closed
Smaller Deep Ellum-area experimental brewery with a rotating small-batch lineup and a cozy taproom that attracts beer nerds seeking limited releases and barrel-program beers not available anywhere else.
Order: Current limited barrel-aged release; session IPA; staff-pick seasonal
Tip: Follow their social media for new releases; the limited small-batch cans sell through quickly. Quieter than the larger Design District breweries on weeknights.
$$design-districtTue-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm, Mon closed
Design District award-winner with two Great American Beer Festival gold medals and a reputation as one of the most serious beer programs in Texas. Known for English-inspired ales and a no-nonsense taproom.
Order: Velvet Hammer (extra strong ale); Wintervention (seasonal); Classic Man (English amber)
Tip: Tours run the first and third Saturday of each month, $10, includes a branded pint and three beer tokens. Arrive early as they sell out.
$$design-districtWed-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-9pm, Mon-Tue closed
Dallas's largest brewery, a 70,000 sq ft two-story facility with outdoor biergarten, Sunday brunch, and a tap list that covers IPAs to seasonal Belgians. The go-to for Dallas groups seeking a full-day beer destination.
Order: Mosaic IPA; Razzy Raspberry Wheat (seasonal); lager in the biergarten
Tip: Dog-friendly biergarten. Sunday brunch service opens at 10:30am with food. Weekday lunch is the best time for unhurried taproom visits.
$$deep-ellumMon-Wed 2pm-9pm, Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Medical District hop-forward brewery that beer insiders call Dallas's best. Celestial specializes in hazy New England IPAs and ales with a colorful taproom and family-friendly atmosphere.
Order: Hazy IPA flight; best-selling New England pale; seasonal rotating small-batch
Tip: The colorful taproom has games and a patio. Family-friendly on weekends. The limited-release cans sell out fast; check their social media before visiting.
$$lake-highlandsTue-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm, Mon closed
Lake Highlands family-owned brewpub with a scratch pizza kitchen and a wide beer range from chuggable light brews to wild smoked lagers. Won 2023 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Brewery of the Year in the small production category.
Order: Euro pilsner; smoked lager (when available); stone-deck gourmet pizza
Tip: One of the only Dallas breweries open from 7am (for coffee and breakfast), making it a genuine all-day anchor. The pizza program is as serious as the beer.
