NEW TIMES 2023 BOWL GUIDE SPECIAL RETAIL SECTION Dec 21st–Dec 27th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES 20 Brews and Views The 15 best brewery patios and beer gardens in metro Phoenix BY SARA CROCKER A rizonans have earned their seats on the patio after surviving the scorching summer. And there are plenty of restaurants around Phoenix with exceptional patios with shade, twinkling lights and great people- watching. But, if you’re looking for some- thing more casual or just heading out for a drink, breweries offer lovely alternatives to bask in the cooling temperatures. Drinking beer outdoors is a tradition as old as German beer culture itself, thanks to beer gardens first born in Munich, Germany. Lucky for Valley residents, we don’t have to travel that far to drink a beer with a view. Here are our 15 favorite brewery and taproom patios around metro Phoenix. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., DTPHX 201 E. Roosevelt St. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.’s Roosevelt Row location sports a massive patio that embraces the European beer garden vibe. Tons of tables are spread out across its yard which is shaded and full of native plants that attract local birds and pollinators. Adirondack chairs encircle fire pits that sit in the middle of the patio. And, you don’t even have to be bothered to go inside to get one of the brewery’s beers, thanks to a large outdoor bar. But, if you do feel peckish, it’s worth the stroll inside to the counter to order a grass-fed beef burger and duck-fat fries. Pedal Haus Brewery, Tempe 730 S. Mill Ave., #102, Tempe While Pedal Haus Brewery has fun, lively patio spaces at its downtown Phoenix and Chandler locations, we’re partial to its home base in Tempe. The taproom and restaurant off Mill Avenue just got a facelift that also gussied up its beer garden. As the designated away-game watch party for Arizona State University football, Pedal Haus has added TVs and a new Sun Devil mural, too, making it an ideal place to spend a college football Saturday. PHX Beer Co., Scottsdale Lakeside 8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale One vista that is rare in this desert metropolis is a waterfront view. At PHX Beer Co.’s Scottsdale taproom and restaurant, you can take in Marguerite Lake from your patio table. The McCormick Ranch spot is understandably popular for “hoppy hour,” where you can toast to the sunset shining off the lake with a $4 pint of Arizona Gold ale and linger until the string lights come on. The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery 335 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery’s Gilbert location was named Phoenix New Times’ Best Beer Garden because it ups the ante on drinking outdoors. The ambitious space behind O.H.S.O.’s Gilbert outpost was built to appeal to every member of the family. There are lawn games, a massive screen for airing sports or movies, a dog park for four- legged friends and an arcade – along with events just about every night of the week. We’re partial to “Puppies and Pints” nights on Tuesdays, where Fido can have a dog treat made from spent grain while you sip on a Popcylcle Blonde. The Wayward Taphouse 1028 Grand Ave. Arriving amidst the pandemic, The Wayward Taphouse has, perhaps by necessity, always had patio space top of mind. The Grand Avenue taproom, founded by Wren House Brewing Co. alums Tyler Goolie and Hilda Cardenas, has a well-curated beer list that highlights craft brewers from around the country and features imports such as Guinness on draft. The patio is dog-friendly and has a good mix of sunny and shady spots. The view from the bright teal taproom is a cluster of casitas that are home to different shops including Novel Ice Cream. The Attic Ale House 4247 E. Indian School Road, #102 The Attic Ale House has one of the most enviable views in the Valley, show- casing stunning views of The ever-dog-friendly O.H.S.O. Brewery takes it a step further at The Park, which includes a dog park. (Photo courtesy of O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery) >> p 22
