Craft

Proof that god loves us and stuff

Balcones Distilling

  • More fun than beer, Balcones has been providing Texas whiskey and bourbon for over ten years. A Waco institution, Balcones offers distillery tours, tasting flights, and rotating cocktails.

  • 225 South 11th Street

  • 10am-5pm Mon; 12pm-9pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun

  • Distillery Tours have been cancelled, for now.

Bare Arms Brewing

  • Waco’s first craft brewery has been voted #1 by Locals Love Us year after year. They’re passionate about craft beer and roll up their sleeves, bare their arms (get it?), and work hard to perfect their craft (get it?). They offer many flagship beers that can be found in restraurants throughout the area, and feature seasonals, specials, and one-of-a-kinds that can only be enjoyed in their tap room. Stop in and see what’s new!

  • 2515 La Salle Avenue

  • 12pm-10pm Mon-Thu; 12pm-12am Fri-Sat; 12pm-6pm Sun

THE BOILER ROOM

  • This new Extremely Classy wine and beer lounge is located inside The Findery. Go check them out - you won’t be mad about it!

  • 501 South 8th Street

  • 10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun

Brotherwell Brewing

  • Some of the best beer you’ll find in Waco! Stop by on the weekends for a brewery tour and get one of their delicious offerings in your mouth.

  • 400 East Bridge Street

  • 4pm-9pm Mon-Wed, 4-11pm Thu, 12-11pm Fri-Sat, 12-7pm Sun

Craft Brewing Shop

  • Not a bar, but they do have everything you need to brew your own beer, wine, cider, and mead at home!

  • 1116 New Dallas Highway

  • 11am-6pm Wed-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat; 12-5pm Sun; Closed Mon-Tue

Dancing Bear Pub

  • With 16 beers on tap and a wide variety of craft beers, ciders, and wines available, Dancing Bear is a great Baylor hangout. They offer a $3 Pint of the Night, and you can get a sixer, growler, or a keg to keep your party rolling at home.

  • 1117 Speight Avenue

  • 4pm-12am Tue-Fri; 4pm-1am Sat; Closed Sun-Mon

Pivovar

  • I mean. An authentic Czech brewery/bakery that also happens to include a restaurant, hotel, beer garden, and beer spa? Sign us up.

  • 320 South 8th Street

  • 11am-9pm Sun-Thu; 11am-10pm Fri-Sat

Southern Roots Brewing Company

  • Featuring seven flagship beers (try the West of Czech Pilsner), Southern Roots celebrates craft beer with a menu featuring pizzas, salads, wraps, and salads.

  • 217-219 North 8th Street

  • 12-10pm Mon-Thu; 12-11pm Fri-Sat; 12-8pm Sun

Waco ALe Company

  • This new locally-owned/family-owned craft brewery has a number of selections, and is a favorite here at WWHQ.

  • 806 Austin Avenue

  • 11am-9pm Tue-Wed; 11am-10pm Thu; 11am-12am Fri; 10am-12am Sat; 10am-8pm Sun; Closed Mon.