Whether you’re more of a dark stout or a light pilsner drinker, Tulsa’s booming brewery scene has something you’re craving.
Breweries across the metro are offering classic flavors and new innovations, many accompanied with food and exciting atmospheres. Can’t make a decision on which one meets your ideal night-out based on a Google search? Here’s what you need to know about each one.
American Solera
Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Noon-6 p.m. Sunday
American Solera, 1702 E. 6th St., doesn’t limit itself to a few options. With 16 beers ranging from fruity sour ales to oak barrel-aged styles on draft, beer drinkers of all kinds can find a favorite.
To settle your stomach before tasting, the taproom has a kitchen that specializes in smashburgers. Grab a Wolf Treatz or Mango Tango Boom Boom on a Monday to reap the benefits of Monday Mania, a half-off special on the brewery’s burgers.
Wine, cocktails, THC beverages and non-alcoholic beverages are also available, and if you don’t want to spend a night out without your furry friend, the outdoor patio is dog-friendly.
Nothing’s Left Brewing Co.
Hours: Closed Monday, 3-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 1-11 p.m. Friday, Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday
If you’re looking for something new to try in the beer world, Nothing’s Left Brewing Co., 1502 E. 6th St., is the one-stop shop for new and innovative beer. Beer smoothies, soft-serve, slushies and draft beers are available across its two taprooms.
The brewery does not serve food, but Tortoise Pizza is available to bring in from the patio (and soon will open its own brick-and-mortar nearby). Pair your favorite slice with a beer that made it on to the top 10 to try list at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival: a peanut-butter chocolate stout called Deez Nuts.
Nonalcoholic options, including slushies and popular soft-serve margaritas, are also available. Both indoor and outdoor areas are pet-friendly.
Welltown Brewing
Hours: Closed Monday, 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11-midnight Friday-Saturday, Noon-8 p.m. Sunday
Look no further for a draft beer and a rooftop view. No matter the weather, Welltown Brewing, 14 W. Archer St., has accommodations for gatherings on its roof with enclosed igloos in the winter and camping trailers in the summer.
The brewery has three main beers — Siesta Cerveza, Juicy Jeff and Berry Bliss — and the menu rotates year-round to include other draft beers. Wine, seltzers and nonalcoholic options, including mocktails, are also available.
Nuggies Chicken House is located inside the brewery if you start to crave some protein with your carbs. And no one will bat an eye if you bring along your furry friend on a leash and sneak them a bite or two.
Marshall Brewing Company
Hours: 3-8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday
Variety is Marshall Brewing Company’s middle name. Twenty-two brewing taps, two side pulls and two beer engines for cask beers are used year-round regardless of the beer being poured at 742 E. 6th St. Nine staple beers, including Atlas IPA, This Land Lager and Sundown Wheat, are available throughout the year, but the rest of the menu rotates.
Wine, cider and non-alcoholic options are also available for anyone being dragged along with the beer-drinkers. Bring your pup, too, as the brewery allows dogs in both the taproom and Biergarten.
The brewery does not have its own kitchen, but food trucks are often around and outside food is allowed.
Elgin Park
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Elgin Park, 325 E. Reconciliation Way, is for the sports lovers. There are TVs showing all the sports action of the day throughout the restaurant and brewery. The downtown spot operated by McNellie’s Group is located next door to ONEOK Field — home of the Tulsa Drillers and FC Tulsa — making it a perfect pre- or post-game hangout.
The brewery features seven seasonals and six house drafts to go along with an assortment of beer in bottles and cans. Elgin Park is also known for its pizzas, wings and sandwiches. There’s also the giant stadium pretzel — always a fan-favorite.
Heirloom Rustic Ales
Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3-10 p.m. Friday, Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Just outside downtown, you can find a brewery that leans into its charming feel. Heirloom Rustic Ales, 2113 E. Admiral Blvd., has 12 draft beers, with a focus on lagers and ales. But other types of beer can also be found on the tap. Root beer, La Croix, Mood Brü, Afro Pop and Kool-Aid Jammers are available as nonalcoholic options.
A grassy outdoor area with benches outside the brewery highlights its overall laid-back atmosphere, and both inside and outside spaces are dog-friendly. The brewery does not carry any food, but Thai food truck Old Dog is at the brewery on Fridays and Saturdays.
New Story Brewing
Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11-12 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Grab a taco and a Dark Mexican Lager at Tulsa’s newest downtown brewery. New Story Brewing, 601 E. 4th S., has four staple beers and several taproom exclusives. Ales, coffee milk stouts and lagers are available to sample alongside a full taquería menu by El Molino Tacos during the lunch hour.
New Story also has a large dog-friendly outdoor patio, called “The Yard.” Check out the events calendar to catch a live show or community event.
Eerie Abbey Ales
Hours: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 3-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday
Eerie Abbey Ales, 507 S. Main St., was created out of love of Belgium-style beers. The brewery’s main menu features six Belgium-style ales. Try the brewery’s specialty style or check out their second menu full of other experiential beers including IPAs, pilsners and a seltzer. Nonalcoholic options are also available.
Food can’t be ordered at the brewery, but outside food is welcome. If the weather’s nice, the garage-style brewery may open its doors and connect its outdoor patio to the inside atmosphere. Regardless, both areas are dog-friendly.
Cabin Boys Brewery
Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Noon-7 p.m. Sunday
Cabin Boys Brewery, 1717 E. 7th St., is a popular pick for those looking for entertainment with their sipping. The original location sits on 7th and Utica, but a brewpub version with a cheesesteak menu is also open at 223 N. Main St.
Both locations offer Cabin Boys staples such as Trail Magic Hazy IPA and 918 Cerveza. The original location has 12 rotating beers on tap, wine, cider, mocktails and other nonalcoholic drinks. Brewpub has the same options with an even larger selection of the brewery’s beers, according to its website.
The original warehouse-style taproom is dog-friendly and has games, such as cornhole, ping-pong and darts to keep patrons entertained. There’s plenty of room to spread out on benches outside.
Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing
Hours: 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-11 p.m. Friday, Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday
Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing, 1004 E. 4th St., has come a long way from its start as a passion project in a garage.
Owner Tony Peck has created a taproom and outdoor space called the Boneyard to show off the brewery’s craft beers. The first beer from the brewery, Dead Armadillo Amber, is available year-round with other favorites like Tulsa Flag and Pickle Recovery. Four other staples rotate seasonally.
Nonalcoholic beers and soda are also available. The brewery doesn’t offer food on its menu, but food trucks often stop through. Dogs are welcome inside the taproom and outside in the Boneyard.
Good Cause Brewing
Hours: Closed Monday, Noon-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2-9 p.m. Sunday
Community meets craft beer at Good Cause Brewing, 2501 E. 15th St. The newer brewery in the Cherry Street area is focused on bringing awareness to important causes and building community. Enjoy a beer flight of sours or IPAs during one of the brewery’s events to connect with local clubs and groups.
There is no full-service kitchen, but food trucks are often around. In-house lemonade and root beer are available as nonalcoholic options.
NEFF Brewing
Hours: Closed Monday, 3-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Located in downtown Tulsa, NEFF Brewing, 321 S. Frankfort Ave. Suite 2, specializes in gluten-free craft beer. Co-owner Jonathan Neff created the brewery after being diagnosed with celiac disease. The beer is brewed with yeast-alternatives such as rice, buckwheat, millet and more.
The taproom has four main beers, three of which won awards at the Oklahoma Craft Beer Awards against beers containing gluten. Apollo Blonde, Ignition Switch and Raspberry Pride are award-winners, but seasonal rotations and specialties are often available.
NEFF Brewing also has a complete gluten-free restaurant menu and nonalcoholic options such as mocktails and soda. The outdoor patio is dog-friendly.
Broken Arrow Brewing Company
Hours: Closed Monday, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday
If you find yourself southeast of Tulsa, check out the first-ever brewery in Broken Arrow at 333 W. Dallas St. The Native-American owned spot has a variety of original beers including favorites like Broken Arrow Brown, an American Brown Ale. Wine, cider, seltzers and a couple of nonalcoholic beers are also available.
Events occur weekly, so if you’re looking for entertainment, attend music bingo, karaoke night or a live music event. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and in the taproom. Food is not available from the brewery, but food trucks often arrive on the weekends and outside food is allowed.
The Nook Brewing Co
Hours: Closed Monday-Tuesday, 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday
A father-son duo turned a fun hobby into a business at The Nook Brewing Co., 909 S. 12th St., Broken Arrow. Since the brewery opened, it has hosted events such as weekly trivia, bingo and live music. All ages and members of the family are welcome.
There is a children’s playroom located in the taproom and water bowls are available for dogs upon request. Pick an event that suits your family and choose one of the 12 beers on draft to sample.
James Calley Brewing Co.
Hours: Closed Sunday-Tuesday, 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
A historic Sapulpa building at 117 E. Hobson Ave. once used as a livery stable in the early 1900s is now home to James Calley Brewing Co. Speciality stouts, IPAs and ales can all be sampled and drunk freshly from the tanks. The brewery also offers its own menu featuring flatbreads, sandwiches, pretzels and more.
There is no outdoor patio, but there is unique seating throughout the historic building, including an upper level overlooking the brewery. Live music events, such as open mic nights and music bingo, occur weekly.
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