Craft Beverages

Mesa, Arizona’s craft beverage scene brings together independent breweries, a veteran-owned cidery, Arizona wine, locally made spirits and creative cocktail bars. Many of these destinations are concentrated in Downtown Mesa, making it easy to pair a tasting flight or cocktail with restaurants, public art, live entertainment and other things to do along Main Street.

Breweries & Taprooms

Mesa breweries range from intimate neighborhood taprooms to lively biergartens with food and outdoor seating. Downtown Mesa offers the greatest concentration, while breweries in other parts of the city add distinctive traditions and settings to the mix.

Chupacabra Taproom is not a brewery, but its rotating taps give visitors a way to sample…
Chupacabra Taproom

Chupacabra Taproom
Goldwater Brewing Co. – Longbow Taproom brings a relaxed neighborhood craft beer experience to East Mesa.
Goldwater Brewing Company-Longbow Tap Room

Goldwater Brewing Co.
Oro Brewing & Vice Co. pairs small-batch beer with the character of Downtown Mesa. Located in…
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Oro Brewing & Vice Co.
Pedal Haus brings craft beer, an open-air biergarten and a full food menu to Main Street…
Pedal Haus Biergarten

Pedal Haus Biergarten
Phantom Fox Beer Co. is an independent Downtown Mesa brewery with a rotating tap list and…
Phantom Fox Beer Co.

Phantom Fox Beer Co.
Lochiel Brewing brings Scottish brewing heritage to Mesa through malt-forward Scottish, Irish and English-style beers.
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Lochiel Brewing

Cider

Cider Corps is a veteran-owned craft cidery founded in Mesa by brothers Jason and Josh Duren. The business grew from a therapeutic hobby Jason began after being injured during military service into a gathering place shaped by cider, community and support for veterans.

Its Downtown Mesa taproom serves creative cider flavors and tasting flights alongside Myke’s Pizza. Check the current menu for seasonal releases, limited batches and alcohol-free options.

Cider Corps is an award-winning, veteran-owned craft cidery in Downtown Mesa known for transforming fermented apple…
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Cider Corps

Cocktails & Spirits

Mesa’s cocktail scene ranges from locally distilled whiskey to hidden Downtown bars. Visitors can tour a distillery, order cocktails made with Arizona spirits or seek out a speakeasy-inspired experience after dinner.

Arizona Distilling Co. makes spirits in Downtown Mesa and welcomes visitors into a tasting room centered…
Arizona Distilling Company

Arizona Distilling Co.
Hidden beneath Level 1 Arcade Bar, Alchemy 48 brings a Prohibition-inspired speakeasy experience to Downtown Mesa.
Alchemy 48 at Level 1 Arcade Bar

Alchemy 48

Insider's Guides

FAQs

What are the best breweries in Mesa, Arizona?
Mesa has a growing craft beer scene with breweries and taprooms throughout the city. Popular spots include Oro Brewing & Vice Co., Phantom Fox Beer Co., Pedal Haus Biergarten, Lochiel Brewing and Goldwater Brewing Co. - Longbow Taproom.
Where can I find breweries in Downtown Mesa?
Downtown Mesa has one of the city's largest concentrations of breweries, taprooms and craft beverage spots. Visitors can stop at Oro Brewing & Vice Co., Phantom Fox Beer Co., Pedal Haus Biergarten and Chupacabra Taproom, then walk to nearby restaurants, public art and live entertainment along Main Street.
Does Mesa have local craft breweries?
Yes. Mesa is home to independent breweries offering small-batch beer, rotating tap lists, neighborhood taprooms and open-air biergartens. The city's breweries serve a range of styles, including Arizona craft beer and traditional Scottish, Irish and English-inspired brews.
Where can I try craft cider in Mesa, Arizona?
Cider Corps in Downtown Mesa is an award-winning, veteran-owned craft cidery known for creative cider flavors and tasting flights. The taproom also serves food from Myke's Pizza and regularly features seasonal and limited-release ciders.
Are there distilleries in Mesa, Arizona?
Yes. Arizona Distilling Co. produces locally made spirits in Downtown Mesa and offers a tasting room experience. Visitors can enjoy cocktails made with Arizona spirits and learn more about locally distilled whiskey and other craft spirits.
Where can I find craft cocktails in Mesa?
Mesa has cocktail bars and tasting rooms serving creative drinks made with local and regional spirits. Downtown Mesa is a good place to start, with cocktail destinations located near restaurants, breweries, entertainment venues and Main Street attractions.
Does Mesa have speakeasies?
Yes. Downtown Mesa has hidden cocktail experiences including Alchemy 48, a Prohibition-inspired speakeasy beneath Level 1 Arcade Bar, and The Nightingale, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked inside Crust Simply Italian. Both offer a unique option for cocktails and a night out in Downtown Mesa.
Can I walk between breweries and bars in Downtown Mesa?
Yes. Many of Mesa's breweries, taprooms, cocktail bars and restaurants are concentrated along or near Main Street in Downtown Mesa, making it easy to visit multiple craft beverage spots while also exploring public art, shops and entertainment.
Are there breweries in Mesa with food?
Yes. Several Mesa breweries and taprooms pair craft beverages with food. Pedal Haus Biergarten offers a full food menu, while Cider Corps serves cider alongside Myke's Pizza. Food offerings and hours can vary, so visitors should check current menus before visiting.
Is Mesa, Arizona a good destination for craft beer and cocktails?
Yes. Mesa's craft beverage scene includes independent breweries, taprooms, a veteran-owned cidery, locally made spirits and creative cocktail bars. Downtown Mesa has the greatest concentration, making it easy to build a tasting itinerary around drinks, dining and entertainment.