In Pennsylvania, a good beer tastes even better outside. Maybe it’s the string lights, maybe it’s the sound of live music drifting through the trees—or maybe it’s just that no one’s in a hurry. From city patios to tucked-away outdoor breweries, these Pennsylvania beer gardens serve up cold pours, local flavor, and the kind of easygoing atmosphere you’ll want to linger in a little longer.
Ship Bottom Beer Garden
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Linvilla Orchards has teamed up with Ship Bottom Brewery to bring you signature refreshments at the Ship Bottom Beer Garden. Open Friday-Sunday, pair their great-tasting craft brews with a few fun rounds of Corn Hole and Giant Connect Four during the day, then warm up by a cozy bonfire at night, making it the ultimate spot to unwind and share a pint with friends. Best of all, select ales are crafted using Linvilla’s own farm-grown products, making each sip truly unique.
Clarion River Brewing Company
Clarion
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Clarion, the award-winning Clarion River Brewing Company invites you to belly up to the bar, take your pick from their list of craft beers that are brewed on-site, and then kick back and relax at their aptly named Back Alley Brew Yard located at the rear of the building. Pair your brew with some tasty bites, such as their buffalo chicken dip or other delicious items from their full menu. Did we mention their beverage menu includes a full slate of signature cocktails, wine, and even local meads?
Independence Beer Garden
Philadelphia
Overlooking the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park and open daily, the Schulson Collective’s Independence Beer Garden features rotating taps of regional and domestic craft beers. Plan to visit often to see the newest beers being featured both on tap and in cans, along with a nice selection of delicious cocktails, wine, and “boozy pop.” Pair your favorite libation with one of their snacks, salads, sandwiches, or sweets while relaxing in the midst of Philadelphia's history.
Hotel Bradford Brew House and Beer Garden
Sayre
Tucked away in northern PA, the Hotel Bradford Brew House and Beer Garden provides a welcoming retreat filled with great beer and food. With a deck and an outdoor beer garden, it’s the kind of place to settle in, lose track of time, and enjoy a local brew or a seasonal cocktail without a second thought.
Strange Roots Experimental Ales
Pittsburgh
Strange Roots Experimental Ales exists at the intersection of farmhouse brewing tradition and creative, locally driven experimentation. With locations in Millvale, New Kensington, and Gibsonia (the site of the actual brewery), they have not one, but three beer gardens, each with its own unique restaurant partner offering a full menu of delicious food. Using local ingredients, varied fermentation methods, and microflora, they create unique artisan ales that are sure to please.
Benny Brewing Co.
Wilkes-Barre
With a selection of 12 craft brews on tap every day and all brewed onsite, including their four flagship beers, four seasonal, and a variety of “special release” beers showcased throughout the year, your taste buds will never be bored. Their food menu is loaded with fresh, handheld favorites that pair perfectly with any one of their delicious brews. Elevate your experience with a beautiful afternoon or evening at Benny’s outdoor beer garden.
Thirsty Farmer Brew Works
Biglerville
Quench your thirst at Thirsty Farmer Brew Works with its seemingly endless selection of ales, lagers, handcrafted ciders, and nine beers on tap at any given time. Many of their beers and hard ciders are brewed from the seven varieties of hops and more than 30 varieties of apples grown on-site. At this family-owned brewery, you can sit back, relax, and soak in the simplistic beauty of farm life with a drink in one hand and their light, fresh fare in the other on their outdoor patio.
Oliver’s Beer Garden
Erie
Located on the waterfront, Oliver’s Beer Garden offers great views of Lake Erie that are as impeccable as the craft brews and curated cocktails, served alongside delicious food items from their food truck, with popular local musicians and bands performing on select nights. Shipfaced from Rusty Rail Brewing is their signature brew, we swear!
Levante Beer Garden at Highlands Orchard
West Chester
From spring through the end of October, the 200-acre working farm of Highland Orchards is partnering with Levante Brewing Co. for the Levante Beer Garden. Featuring a wide selection of Levante's inspired craft beer on tap along with several single can "crack 'ems," this beer garden near Wilmington, Delaware, is open weekends and is family and dog friendly. Before settling down, partake in farm fun with pick-your-own experiences, hayrides, aMAZEing Corn Maze, and their farmers market. Then, reward yourself with some craft beers and tasty selections from the farm’s deli or a food truck.
Voodoo Brewing Company
Meadville
Founded in Meadville in 2005, Voodoo Brewing Company has six locations in PA, offering righteous relaxation and smooth suds. Their award-winning, handcrafted beer isn’t produced by magic — they take pride in paying attention to detail and using only the freshest ingredients.
Mechanistic Brewing Company
Clarion
Science is king at this family-run nanobrewery. Housed in a renovated garage, Mechanistic Brewing Company rolls up the door to a large outdoor space that often features food trucks, live music, and pop-up events. This small brewery focuses on the chemistry of its recipes to recreate traditional beers and craft modern styles, giving you plenty of opportunities to try something new!
Lost In the Wilds Brewing
Shippenville
Getting lost in the woods isn’t so bad when you stumble across this brewery. Lost In the Wilds Brewing is located along the Rail 66 Country Trail and offers house-made craft beer and PA wine and spirits that complement food truck fare and make you feel at home. Use the brewery’s seating in their spacious outdoor area, or feel free to bring your own chair, picnic blanket, and lawn games.
Walnut Garden
Philadelphia
Experience the charm of Rittenhouse Square at Walnut Garden, a family-friendly “cocktail garden” serving delicious cocktails, draft beer, wine, and several non-alcoholic beverages for your non-imbibing family and friends. Their inventive menu is equally ambitious, with bites and entrées, many inspired by Asian street cuisine, and several gluten-free and/or vegetarian selections, along with a kids' menu for the little ones and the Ice Cream Shack serving soft-serve in a variety of flavors. Enjoy the unique and stylish setting where discarded shipping containers, wooden pallets, and broken glass have been “upcycled” into beautiful works of art.
Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co.
Allentown
If you find yourself exploring the city’s downtown, The Garden at Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co. makes a brew-tiful pit stop. The Bavarian-inspired outdoor space offers authentic beer garden tables, an outdoor fire pit area, and an endless supply of brews for you and your crew. Pick from artisanal craft beers made on-site or from their rotating assortment of traditional, new-age, and seasonal lagers and ales, and be sure to check out their menu for specials and delicious, ever-changing dishes. Best yet, with overhead heaters and a retractable awning, their beer garden is open all year long!
New Trail Brewing Company
Williamsport
Adventure over to New Trail Brewing Company, housed in the historic Dodge Planing Company buildings, a key part of Pennsylvania’s 1800s lumber boom. Kick back in their expanded outdoor space with a PA-crafted beer, local wine, or signature cocktail around the fire, at picnic tables, or in front of the outdoor music stage. Bring the whole crew—kids, friends, and even leashed, well-behaved pups—to sip, play yard games, and soak up the lively vibe.
Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.
Hawley
The Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. brews up award-winning beer with “lake” affection. The 14,000-square-foot brewery and brewpub includes a beer garden adjacent to Lake Wallenpaupack, which serves as inspiration for its menu. Offering top-quality beer, they also serve up a laid-back, family-friendly vibe with picnic tables, yard games, and a kids’ menu. Don’t wade around – stop by and find out for yourself why they were awarded the silver award at the 2024 World Beer Cup for their Belgian-Style Strong Blonde Ale.
The Millworks
Harrisburg
Last but certainly not least, The Millworks offers a uniquely Central PA experience by putting local artistic talents and bountiful agriculture front and center. Sit atop the rooftop Biergarten Tuesday-Saturday evenings to enjoy expansive views of Harrisburg and the Susquehanna River while enjoying a seasonal cocktail or sipping an award-winning craft beer as you stroll the artist studios during one of their open house events. Downstairs, the indoor dining room and outdoor patio offer full dining menus of unique recipes made with locally sourced ingredients.