Lancaster’s once-heralded brewing tradition has made a strong comeback, paving the way for businesses to range in scope from small taprooms to large venues that offer everything from beer-friendly snacks to wide-ranging menus. Our wineries are top notch, as well. Newer to the scene are meaderies, cideries and distillers.
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Winners and runners-up in Lancaster County Magazine’s “Best of Lancaster” Readers’ Survey, are denoted by *.
BREWERIES
Lancaster Area
Bierhall Brewing
1703 New Holland Pike, Lancaster. Bierhallbrewing.com
Big Dog Craft Brewing
1559 Manheim Pike, Lancaster. Bigdogcraftbrewing.com
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
925 Plaza Blvd., Lancaster. Bjsrestaurants.com
Cartel Brewing & Blending
920 Landis Ave., Lancaster. Cartelbrewing.com
The Coffin Bar & Kitchen by Spring House Brewing Company *
30 W. Lemon St., Lancaster. Voted “Among the Best” Brewery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Springhousebeer.com
Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
565 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster and 245 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Isaacsrestaurants.com
Lancaster Brewing Company *
302 N. Plum St., Lancaster. Voted “Among the Best” Brewery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Lancasterbrewing.com
Lancaster Brewing Company Taproom *
2323 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Voted “Among the Best” Brewery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025.Lancasterbrewing.com
Our Town Brewery
252 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Ourtownbrewery.com
Raney Cellars Brewing Company
11 Manor Ave., Millersville. Raneycellarsbrewing.com
Rural City Taproom
25 W. King St., Lancaster. Ruralcitybeer.com
2nd Gear Taproom (Columbia Kettle Works)
112 N. Water St., Lancaster. Columbiakettleworks.com
South County Brewing Company *
26 W. King St., Lancaster. Voted “Best New Restaurant,” Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Southcountybrewing.com
Spring House Brewing Company *
209 Hazel St., Lancaster. Voted Among the Best “Brewery,” Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Springhousebeer.com
East Petersburg & Manheim Area
Mad Chef Craft Brewing *
2023 Miller Rd., East Petersburg. Voted “Best Brewery,” Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Madchefcraftbrewing.com
Swashbuckler Brewing Company/Mount Hope Estate
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Swashbucklerbrewing.com
The Safe House (Cartel Brewing & Blending)
26 E. High St., Manheim. Cartelbrewing.com
Strasburg & Eastern Lancaster County
Bespoke Brewing
226 Gap Rd., Suite 4, Strasburg. Bespokebrewingco.com
Rumspringa Wine Gallery & Craft Brewery/Mount Hope Estate
3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand. Mounthope.estate/wine-gallery
Speckled Hen/Bespoke Taproom
141 E. Main St., Strasburg. Speckledhencoffee.com
The Tavern by Spring House Brewing Company *
8-10 E. Main St., Strasburg. Voted “Among the Best Brewery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Springhousebeer.com
CIDERIES/MEADERIES
WINERIES IN & AROUND LANCASTER COUNTY
In addition to tastings, many wineries offer everything from tours to live entertainment and craft/art events. Food selections vary; many host food trucks for weekends and special events.
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Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard
790 Little Britain Rd. North, Quarryville. Britainhillvenueandvineyard.com
Cullari Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room at Bricker Village
2 E. 28th Division Hwy., Lititz. Cullariwineshershey.com
Deerfoot Downtown
348 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Deerfootdowntown.com
Glasshouse Wineworks
8 S. Charlotte St., Manheim. Glasshousewineworks.com
Grandview Vineyard *
1489 Grandview Rd., Mount Joy. Voted “Among the Best” Winery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Grandviewwines.com
Mark & Val Wines
208 Locust St., Columbia. Markandvalwines.com
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Mounthope.estate
Nissley Vineyards & Winery Estate *
140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge. Voted “Best Winery,” Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Bottle shops also located at Rockvale and Tanger Outlets. Nissleywine.com
Thorn Hill Vineyards’ Lancaster Wine Tasting Room
1945 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster. Thornhillvineyards.com
Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery *
1599 Old Line Rd., Manheim. Voted “Among the Best” Winery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Waltzvineyards.com
Waltz at Kitchen Kettle Village *
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse. Voted “Among the Best” Winery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Waltzvineyards.com
Waltz at Lampeter Corner *
1702 Lampeter Rd., Lampeter. Voted “Among the Best” Winery, Lancaster County Magazine Readers’ Survey, 2025. Waltzvineyards.com
Weathered Vineyards Wine Tasting Room
900-A W. Main St., Ephrata. Weatheredvineyardsephrata.com
DISTILLERIES
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Chicken Hill Distillery
312 Stanley K Tanger Dr., Suite 1245, Lancaster. Chickenhilldistillery.com
Hillside Spirits Co.
333 N. State St., Ephrata. Hillsideephrata.com
Lancaster Craft Spirits Distillery
302 N. Plum St., Lancaster. Lancastercraft.com
Lancaster Distilleries at Zoetropolis
112 N. Water St., Lancaster. Lancasterdistilleries.com
Lancaster Distilleries at Lancaster Central Market
23 N. Market St., Lancaster. Lancasterdistilleries.com
Old Republic Distillery Tavern
3 Dutchland Ave., Ephrata. Ordtavern.com
Spirits Distilling Company/Mount Hope Estate
2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Mounthope.estate/spiritsdistillery
Stoll & Wolfe Distillery
35 N. Cedar St., Lititz. Stollandwolfe.com
The Boring Bar/Lancaster Distilleries
230 N. 4th St., Columbia. Lancasterdistilleries.com
Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W. Grant St., Lancaster. Thistlefinch.com
BOTTLE SHOPS +
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Bert and The Elephant
29 E. King St., Lancaster. Bertandtheelephant.com
Friendly Greek Bottle Shop
549 New Holland Ave., Lancaster. Friendlyg.com
Jimmy Juice
Sickman’s Mill, 671 Sandhill Rd., Pequea, and area restaurants, bars, distributors. Drinkjimmyjuice.com
Passerine
114 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Cafepasserine.com
Rieker Bottle Works
602 W. King St., Lancaster. Riekerbottleworks.com
The Fridge
534 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster. Beerfridgelancaster.com
TOURS
Ongoing: The Lancaster County Brewers Guild’s Ale Trail takes Passport holders to more than two-dozen breweries. (Passports can be picked up at participating locations.) The Guild’s website also features a calendar that shares information about weekly and special events taking place at members’ locations. Information: Lancasterbreweries.org
Ongoing: Brewery Tours hosts Lancaster Walk-a-Bout, an immersive craft beer experience through which you’ll visit three of the city’s anchor breweries. Knowledgeable and experienced Beer Guides will lead you on guided tastings of up to 12 different craft beers. Tour also features exclusive behind-the-scenes access, local and historical anecdotes, and more! Guests will also receive a beer token good for a complimentary 5-ounce pour to any of our partner breweries on a return visit. Information: Ultimatecraftbeerexperience.com
September 1-December 31: Lancaster County Brew Trail is a FREE mobile passport developed by Discover Lancaster that allows you to check in at 20+ participating businesses to redeem special offers and earn points towards prizes. Businesses on the pass include local breweries, pubs, restaurants and bars. Information: Discoverlancaster.com/plan-your-trip/experience-passes
BEER GARDENS
Traveling beer gardens are returning to Lancaster City this summer and fall. The series kicks off at Musser Park (135 N. Lime St.) June 4-6 and September 10-12 and 17-19. Buchanan Park will host them July 23-25 and July 30-August 1. Binn’s Park (100 block N. Queen St.) will be the host August 14-15. Visitors can enjoy beer (draft, canned and bottled), as well as wine, cocktails and spirits. Food vendors will also be onsite. Proceeds benefit Lancaster Recreation Commission programs. 4-10 p.m. Information: Lancasterrec.org
BEER FESTIVALS
Lancaster Craft Beerfest
August 22
Ewell Plaza/Binn’s Park
Sponsored by Joycat Events, the event features live music, food trucks/vendors and beer samplings provides by dozens of breweries. Two sessions: 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Tickets required. 21+ only. 100 block of N. Queen Street in Lancaster. Information: Lancastercraftbeerfest.com
Lititz Craft Beer Fest
September 26
Lititz
Sponsored by Lititz AMBUCS, the event features live music, food trucks/vendors, a homebrew contest and beer samplings provided by more than 80 breweries (and cideries). Tickets required. 21+ only. 3-6 p.m. Tait, 401 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz. Information: Lititzcraftbeerfest.com
