Looking for a unique and flavorful beer? You'll find a satisfying brewed beverage to quench your thirst at any of these brewing establishments, along with a choice of tasty food to accompany your glass of beer.
Great Basin Brewing Company
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Great Basin Brewing Company was established in 1993 and is Nevada's oldest brewery. The original location in Victorian Square in Sparks is still going strong. A second location was added in Reno in 2010. Both have lots going on like live music and open mics. There are facilities for meetings and private parties. The signature brew at Great Basin is locally famous Ichthyosaur India Pale Ale - just say "Gimme an Ichy." A third, smaller location opened in 2012, as a result of Great Basin buying the equipment and storefront of Buckbean Brewing Company when it went out of business.
846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 355-7711
5525 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
(775) 284-7711
Taps & Tanks On E. McCarran Boulevard between Rock Boulevard and Mira Loma Drive, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 856-1177
Silver Peak Restaurant and Brewery
Silver Peak is a family of three establishments, each with its own atmosphere. The beer is brewed at this original location on Wonder Street and distributed to Silver Peak's other two Reno restaurants for your beer drinking pleasure.
124 Wonder St., Reno, NV 89502
(775) 324-1864
Silver Peak Grill & Taproom
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In the heart of downtown Reno and only a block from the Truckee River, Silver Peak Grill & Taproom is a popular lunch spot and place to gather with friends after the sun goes down..
135 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501
(775) 284-3300
The Brew Brothers
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The Brew Brothers is located inside the Eldorado Hotel Casino in downtown Reno. This brewpub features custom microbrews and a complete food menu. Live music and DJs provide entertainment every night. According to the Eldorado website, Nightclub & Bar magazine has named The Brew Brothers the best brewpub in America.
345 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89501 (775) 786-5700
Slice of the Peak
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Slice of the Peak features pizza and beer, pool tables, and an arcade. Slice is located across from Aces Ballpark and has a sporting ambience to go along with the neighborhood.
300 E. Second St., Reno, NV 89501
(775) 284-0600
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
BJ' Restaurant and Brewhouse is a chain with locations in Reno and Sparks. BJ's promotes a family atmosphere and has facilities for large parties and special events.
425 Sparks Blvd., Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 398-3550
13999 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89511
(775) 853-7575
Reno Homebrewer
If you want to try brewing up a batch of beer yourself, Reno Homebrewer has everything you need - recipe kits, packaged brew kits, bottles, malts, grains, yeast, and hops. They supply free advice and have wine making kits as well. Don't want to do-it-yourself? Check out the selection of import and specialty beers.
2335 Dickerson Rd., Reno, NV 89503
(775) 329-2537
CANFEST International Canned Beer Festival
The CANFEST International Canned Beer Festival in Reno is where you can enjoy a weekend with the world's largest gathering of strictly canned beer. There have been four of these through 2012. Information about the 2013 CANFEST will be posted when it becomes available.
Buckbean Brewing Company
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Note: Buckbean closed on February 29, 2012.
Buckbean Brewing Company is primarily a brewer that produces canned beers. There is a tasting room at the brewery on Rock Blvd., but not a real restaurant. Buckbean brews are sold throughout the Reno area in both stores and restaurants, and the company is a primary sponsor of the annual CANFEST International Canned Beer Festival.
1155 S. Rock Blvd., Suite 490, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857-4444
