Where To Get Craft Beer (and Other Specialty Beverages) in Little Rock
Little Rock has earned national attention for its up-and-coming brewery scene—here’s just a sample of the great beer you’ll enjoy at our city’s finest.
Diamond Bear Brewing Co. & Alehouse
Where: 600 N. Broadway St., North Little Rock
When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues-Thurs; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri & Sat; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.
Tours: ($7) 4 p.m. on Fridays; 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays
Diamond Bear Brewing Co. & Alehouse keeps things simple: hops, yeast, two-row malted barley and Arkansas water. Apparently there’s something to it because DB brews have won top honors internationally, and their wings and brats aren’t too shabby either.
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Flyway Brewing Company
Where: 314 Maple St., North Little Rock
When: 5-10 p.m. Mon, 4-9 p.m. Tues-Thurs, noon-10 p.m. Fri-Sat, noon-9 p.m. Sun
The Argenta brewery gives a nod to Arkansas’ duck hunting tradition in its namesake and its brews. Popular beers include the Whippoorwill Wheat, Free Range Brown Ale and 9 Killer Imperial IPA. Flyway is also known for it handmade soft pretzels that come in surprising flavors. The Lavender Salt with Honey Mustard, Bacon Salt with Hickory Mustard and Sriracha Salt with Madras Curry Mustard are real crowd pleasers.
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Blue Canoe Brewing Company
Where: 425 E. Third St., Little Rock
When: 4-9 p.m. Wed-Thurs, 4-10 p.m. Fri, 1-10 p.m. Sat, 1-8 p.m. Sun
Four year-round staples have made this nano brewery and taproom a local favorite—especially Whittler Milk Stout and 4x4 Pale Ale. Seasonal brews, rustic décor, trendy merchandise and apparel, as well as reasonably priced pitchers keep Blue Canoe’s “paddlers” coming back for more.
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Vino’s Brewpub
Where: 923 W. Seventh St.
When: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun-Thurs; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri & Sat
Brew, food and entertainment mean Vino’s has it all. Little Rock’s oldest brewpub will cook up around 20 different brews over the course of a year, along with made-to-order stone baked pizzas, calzones, sandwiches and salads. This local staple is not to be missed. Our recommendation: Try the Firehouse Pale Ale.
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Lost 40 Brewing
Where: 501 Byrd St.
When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed-Sun
Lost Forty Brewing’s trendy new tap room was inspired by traditional Munich beer halls.
New kid on the block Lost Forty exploded onto the scene in late 2014 and people are absolutely wild about it. Favorites include the Lost Forty Pale Ale and Love Honey Bock, not to mention a menu of raved-about snacks.
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Stone’s Throw Brewing
Where: 402 W. Ninth St.
When: 4-9 p.m. Thurs & Fri; noon-9 p.m. Sat; and noon-8 p.m. Sun
Tours: (Free) 1 p.m. Saturdays
Self-proclaimed “taproom trailblazers,” this downtown nanobrewery came to life through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The eight house brews on tap are continually changing, but their laid back style remains the same. Hungry? Check out their rotating schedule of food trucks stationed out front during business hours.
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Rebel Kettle Brewing Co.
Where: 822 E. Sixth St., Little Rock
When: Visit RebelKettle.com for hours.
The Rebel Kettle is Little Rock’s newest brewery. Its focus is on specialty and small-batch beers—anything but ordinary. Four core brews, including its C Street IPA and Dirtbag Double Brown, and a heavy rotation of seasonal creations are served from the brewery’s 16-taps. Be sure to try a sour beer.
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And if whiskey's more your thing...
Rock Town Distillery
Where: 1216 E. Sixth St.
When: 1-5 p.m. Sun-Fri; 1-6 p.m. Sat
Tours: ($7) Call for times.
The first legal distillery in Arkansas since Prohibition, Rock Town’s grain-to-glass ideology delivers world-renown whiskey. The Arkansas Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey was even named the U.S. Micro Whiskey of the Year in the 2015 edition of Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible.
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Or maybe it's wine...
An Enchanting Evening Winery
Where: 29300 AR-300, Roland
When: 5-8 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, noon-5 p.m. Sun
Just 30 minutes outside Little Rock, a picturesque winery awaits with a beautiful new tasting deck, yurt tasting room and stunning sunset views of Pinnacle Mountain.
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River Bottom Winery
Where: 13810 Combee Lane, Roland
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat; noon-5 p.m. Sun
River Bottom Winery features fruit wines made fresh from the farm. Visitors love to take home fruit preserves, canned goods, honey from the farm, handmade soaps and more.
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Have Another Round
Return to Little Rock or time your visit to be sure to experience these popular craft beer events!
The Great Arkansas Beer Festival
Last year was the inaugural event, which offered more than 400 beers 400 for sampling and a beer competition. (August)
Little Rocktoberfest
One of the largest beer fests in the state of Arkansas emphasizing home made brews and craft beers. (September/October)
The Arkansas Times Craft Beer Festival
Last year’s event featured more than 50 breweries serving more than 250 beers. (October)
North Little Rock Food & Foam Fest
General admission gets event goers all the food, beer and wine samples they can handle from more than 100 vendors.(April/May)
