Cruising down main street Bridgeport, Big Meadow caught my eye so we made a point to stop in during an errand run. I loved the stockyard vibes of the patio that sits just off main street and I imagined watching a parade or enjoying one of the town's special events from there. The patio also has a big stage and quite a bit of outdoor seating, suggesting good times there too. The brewery is small and they make 6-7 styles. There was a solid local vibe and constituency enjoying the beers here. The bartender was friendly, talked to us a bit about the beers and was quick to provide samples to help us make a selection. I chose the red ale and enjoyed the roasted malt flavor. At the end of the day, this is a microbrewery in a small town. I rarely drink beer anymore but this one went down so nicely, which I think was because I knew I was supporting a small local business. Cheers to Big Meadow. read more

Great small brewery and nice owners. No dogs lol no biggie. It seems iI made a few folks mad but oh well buy a growler and go elsewhere... brewery is for people not dogs or kids. read more

Tried to check out this brewery but they weren't open today during their posted hours

This brewery was a warm welcome after a long drive and some hiking. It's no frills and very laidback lowkey type of vibe. There is a solid group of local regulars and tourists as well. Service was a bit catered more towards the regulars but hey they probably tip consistently. Beer is average. The IPA was nothing to write home about or complain about either. This brewery is solid given the options for sure. read more

was their for 4th of July and an older looking man came out of the bar and freaking rude and loud whooshed me out as I was walking not even half the parking lot and saying no do dogs allowed. I would not have gotten upset but there was no sign outside so screw his brewery not a pet friendly place and RUDE!!!! man. I will never recommend your place!!! awful person and to yell at me makes it even worse of an experience for the 1st time visiting this lil town. no star but to post this I had to press one star but no no star to to dog haters with a dark soul!!! u put shame in that town read more

We stayed in Bridgeport for 4 days and saw this brewery in town. We went for a drink our second day and the beers were great and Rose, one of the owners, was a pleasure to talk to. She gave us some recommendations for other things to do in the area as well. We liked the place so much we went back the next day. We would have gone a third day but it was Sunday and they are closed. Will definitely be sure to come back here next time we are in the area. The only thing that could make this place better is if we could bring our dogs! read more

Don't know anything about this place EXCEPT that they don't allow dogs on the outside patio. I'm pretty sure I've never been to a brewery with outside seating that banned dogs, but it was a deal breaker for me. Drinking a beer outside with your pooch should be allowed in the Constitution! read more

This is a great little brewery to hit along 395 in Bridgeport. I stopped in a few months ago while hopping around the hotsprings in the area and was was warmly embraced by the other bar patrons and the bartender who pointed me in a great direction to a wonderful campsite near town. The brewery is small, quaint and the setting and ambience are comfortable and inviting. Drop on in to big meadow brewing if you are passing through town! read more

Great place in a great little town. Solid beer selection. Everything we had tasted great. read more

Big Meadow Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Another family favorite! Every year we vacation to Twin Lakes and stay at Mono Village. Within our weeks vacation we come to the brewery at least twice! We love it, the owners are very nice and welcoming! Beers are delicious and I always get the red ale. There's outside seating as well as inside with a beautiful view of the town! Can't wait to return next year! read more

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A great little spot to stop for a beer and lunch! Nice people they have a few beers on tap and the tots are so good! read more

Big Meadow Brewing - Chicken Strip Meal with Tater Tots - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

The burger was cooked well and I love how it came with ketchup and mustard on it. A dill pickle spear comes on the side, but I do prefer pickle in the burger. However, it worked out as the BF doesn't care for pickles and we split the burger, which they kindly cut in half for us. Salted plain potato chips come on the side, not as good as fries but the salty crunch complimented the burger. The staff was friendly and the bathroom was clean, although there is only one stall. They have outdoor seating, but beware of the big ants at the wood tables, they'll crawl all over you. *No burgers on weekends - they do a bbq thing. read more

Big Meadow Brewing - Excellent cheeseburger. Good flavor, crispy meat edges. $15 - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

A great place with a lot of character and ambience. It's located in the heart of the beautiful Bridgeport with outdoor seating and great views all around. The home brews were delicious, thirst quenching without that lingering after taste other have. The food was phenomenal! The burgers were built with quality beef cooked just right and dressed with the fresh greens and the tastiest most delicious buns! Outstanding!!! It's too bad we live so far away! read more

Big Meadow Brewing - the front of the building - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Good beer. No games to play, no pretzels to munch on, no tv to watch sports, very limited seating inside. Very nice server!

We came to this small brewery because of the Eastern Sierra Ale Trail. It's very small and they were out of what we thought might have been our favorite brews. What we had was enjoyable. We didn't try the food. read more

Great experience! Came to town and fortunately happened upon this place. Rose, one of the owners was so sweet and awesome. They brew their own unique brews, very tasty! Connected to Growlers which is delicious food! Burgers, tots and sausages but a notch above the rest, he's got it going on.. Check them out The place to go in Bridgeport read more

We aren't beer drinkers but we heard the food was good (Growlers Eatery?). We arrived quite late in the day so the only option left was 1/2 chicken dinner. We got that with extra sides and had plenty to feed the two of us. Chicken was fantastic! read more

We were on a road trip so we wanted to stop and rest a bit. We saw this place and went in. They were so friendly and welcoming. We ordered our beverage the place is so cute. The decor was very unique. They had old crates that were hung making them into tables. They said they have been open for only 9 months. During our conversation they gave us a few tips on places to eat and stay during our trip. We really appreciated how kind they were. They offer games to play during your visit also. There is no patio, but they have a big window that looks out to the towns main strip. This is a small place with a big welcome, so please take a moment to go in and try something. I'm sure you will have a great experience just like we did. I know we will stop off again whenever we are in the area on another trip to try out something else. read more

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I love it, cold brew to go , I'm a chilled mason jar. Super friendly people ..... recommend 11/10 read more

Big Meadow Brewing - Red brew, to go only in a cold mason jar! Love it - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Rose and Jim are incredibly nice. Beer is good. Great Atmosphere. Patio is nice. When Growler's is open, add some food with your beer and enjoy local's company :) read more

Heard so much about this place, and finally arrived. After seeing Yosemite, it's a perfect place to chill with great craft beers and excellent food. read more

Stopped in for a a quick beer before our fishing trip... super impressed with the hospitality and loved the beer selection. I thought I would like the light beer but loved the Black Jack red ale.. loved the food selections and made sure to drop by with more friends a second time .. must try for sure ...PS Rose is the best... read more

This place is great. Great service and food. The beer has a great taste and an awesome variety is awesome. If your ever in Bridgeport it's a must. Rose is the best bartender ever. read more

Came up this way for the holiday weekend and noticed this small brewery by accident. We were so excited to try so after waiting a bit to open, the owner kindly invited us inside and our group sat down and sampled the available beers. There were 3 available at the time but all of them were solid. We settled on the Pale Ale and spent our time talking to the owner who was super friendly. She stated that they had plans to expand with food so we will definitely by coming back next time to try. Amazing customer service and great beer! read more

Big Meadow Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Man, oh Man! Or should I say, Beer, oh Beer!!!! First noticed this place when we drove through in 2020, but they were closed for obvious reasons. Today we were finally able to try their beer. Talk about fresh beer and so good as well!!!! It is the freshest beer you are going to find in California, and who knew we would find it in Bridgeport! ?!? The owners/brewers, Jim and Rose, take great pride in what they are doing in this small local business. Take 30 minutes and try one of their pints. I Loved the By Day Pale Ale. read more

Great Service. The Red Ale is a MUST! Didn't get to eat - power out in the whole town, but the brew is still cold. Great little town!

A sweet nano brewery in a small town. Great service, good beer. A small batch system with perhaps 5 beers on tap. The day we stopped in, there were only two available, a Blonde and an Amber, but the place was busy! Right in the main drag through town it's easy to find. Stop in when passing through, I'm sure they will be happy to serve you. Let's keep the small brewers alive and growing. read more

I have wanted to try this place when we were here before but they weren't open ,to early. But got to try today and it was awful! 26$ for beef ribs , pasta salad and beans. Don't do it . The ribs were tough and little meat on them. The beans lack flavor and the salad had to much bottled dressing on it . Terrible food and no IPA read more

I am a local but don't patronize this establishment for food because it is no good. The beer is good, although expensive. The beef barley soup was edible but take a look at the "garlic toast". Burnt and questionable at best. If you're driving through and nothing is open, keep driving. read more

Reading the No dogs policy means we won't even be able to try it. We're camping in the area and can't leave the dog in our trailer. We are trying to complete the Eastern Sierra Ale Trail and get a patch which sounded like fun and now we can't. Thanks for your stupid and only no dog policy that we've found nowhere else across the country. read more

Had a couple of nice beers here. The pale ale was very nice! The Harlot Honey Rye blonde was crisp and fresh. Enjoyed meeting the brewer and hearing about Bridgeport. The atmosphere was welcoming and the conversation great. Can't wait to try some more of their beers next time we are in town! read more

Amazing beer. Had the barrel aged black jack red and I was transported. Amazing food. Had the pork ribs and they just slid off the bone. Definitely worth the stop. read more

Almost missed this gem because the hours stated were wrong. Fridays they are open 2:00pm-7:00pm. Now about the beers... Delicious honey rye blonde ale ABV 5.5%!! read more

Big Meadow Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bridgeport, California

Had an awesome time! The beer was really good. The food (Growlers Eatery) was amazing. Great portions and very tasty. We loved getting to know some of the locals. Highly recommend. read more

This Brewery was just what we needed after a hot springs soak! The owners were so kind and made us feel at home, their loaded tater tots were amazing and their beer was nothing short of crisp and refreshing. I ended up leaving my debit card at this establishment, and they were kind enough to return it to me despite me living 60+ miles away! Can not recommend this local business enough. read more

Cool little spot in Bridgeport, only open for three weeks as of this visit. Only beer available (sold out of others by popular demand) was a Mango Wheat, which was great! Looking forward to returning next time we're down in the Eastern Sierra. read more

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I'm giving this business 5 stars because of Rose! She is the owner of the establishment and completely nailed my experience! Warm welcome and lots of advice on travelers! Cheers read more

The owner rose was amazing!! Gave us the low down on the town and the history. We thought we made a mistake staying here till we came here!! You won't be disappointed!! The harlot is amazing!! read more

Was on a road trip and decided to stay in Bridgeport and check it out. We saw this place and walked in. The couple that owned it were super nice and we chatted with them for awhile. They only had one beer on tap at the time cause the others were sold out. Wish we could have tried the mango. But the rye they had was good. It's small but has a homey vibe to it. Hopefully they'll serve food at one point, but never the less, it's a great place to hang out and have a beer. read more

If I could give it a zero I would. Upon entering I noticed they only had two beers on tap. I asked the waitress which one she liked. She said both and continued talking to her friend and stayed seated the whole time. She never greeted us her demeanor was very unwelcoming. Flat out rude. We were gonna order a beer. I asked about rhino pizza if they were open. She said I don't know. I just work here. My husband asked about ordering a beer. We were asking the rules. Her friend said you can order pretzels and get a beer. She was nicer then the waitress. It was really ridiculous the waitress then was saying what constitutes for a meal. We wanted food and beer we went next door to the sportsman bar and grill. Don was so sweet and the chicken wings and beer were delicious. Very welcoming. read more