Spokane Craft Beer & Cider
A walkable, neighborhood-by-neighborhood craft beer scene with plenty of cideries.
Spokane's beer scene is spread across neighborhoods, so a brewery crawl doubles as a tour of the city. The Inland Northwest Ale Trail counts more than 46 breweries across the region, and Visit Spokane's own Ale Trail highlights about 20 breweries and cideries from downtown to Green Bluff and Chewelah.
Many taprooms are family-friendly, with patios, food and local ingredients. Some are cooperatively owned, and some grow their own hops.
You do not need a car for every stop. Downtown, Kendall Yards and South Perry each have a few within walking distance.
What to see and do
In the Logan neighborhood, near Gonzaga. No-Li makes what it calls Spokane Style beers using ingredients grown in the Inland Northwest.
Downtown, in a building that was an auto dealership in the 1920s. It serves pizzas, sandwiches and house-smoked meats.
A 6,500-square-foot brewery and restaurant in Kendall Yards, steps from the Centennial Trail.
Anchors the South Perry neighborhood on the lower South Hill, a family-friendly district to walk around.
Two locations, in North Monroe and the Hillyard District, focusing on Northwest and Old World beers.
Located on Green Bluff, it grows its own hops on-site. It pairs well with a fall farm trip.
Local tips
- Pick a neighborhood and walk. Downtown, Kendall Yards and South Perry all work well on foot.
- Check hours before you go. Many taprooms open in the afternoon and some close early or on certain weekdays.
- Order flights. Most taprooms sell small pours, which makes it easier to try several beers.
- Pace yourself and eat. Plenty of the taprooms serve food, so plan one stop around a meal.
- Use ride share or designate a driver for outlying stops like Green Bluff and Hillyard.
- Pair with an activity. A ride on the Centennial Trail ends nicely at a Kendall Yards patio.
- Ask for cider if beer is not your thing. The Ale Trail includes cideries.
- Check each brewery's site for current hours and any events or food trucks.
A little history
Spokane had commercial brewing long before craft beer. The Schade Brewing Company operated here, and its building and old labels are still a piece of local history.
The modern craft scene grew from small taprooms in the 2000s and 2010s into a district-by-district mix of breweries and cideries.
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The breweries
Questions visitors ask
What is the Inland Northwest Ale Trail?
A regional guide and map to local breweries. The Inland Northwest Ale Trail counts more than 46 breweries across the region.
Which neighborhoods have the most breweries?
Downtown, Kendall Yards and South Perry are good for walking between stops. No-Li is in Logan, and Bellwether has locations in North Monroe and Hillyard.
Which breweries should a first-timer try?
No-Li, Iron Goat, Uprise, Perry Street and Bellwether are well known and easy to reach. Big Barn is a good stop on a Green Bluff trip.
Are there ciders too?
Yes, the Spokane Ale Trail includes cideries as well as breweries.
Are breweries kid-friendly?
Many are, with food and patios. Check each taproom's policy.
Do I need a car?
Not for a downtown, Kendall Yards or South Perry crawl, which are walkable. Use ride share for outlying stops.
