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Bristlecone Brewing Company

4.8 (17 reviews)
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Gena M.

Nice inviting spot with comfortable seating. Hang out with friends, feels a bit like hanging in your living room at home. Lots of variety of beer. The service is great, very friendly, and informative about the different beers, unique, funny, interesting beer names. Friendly dogs to hang out with too.

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Myrriah C.

The cold IPA and the NZ IPA are my top two favorites from this spot. For a place just getting started the beer is already excellent which doesn't always happen with new breweries. The staff is nice and the different seating options like the couch are a nice addition. Overall the ambience is friendly and nice. They have a wide selection of beer that should sate most people's style choices and tastes. Highly recommend grabbing a pint from this new gem.

Jim B.

I'm a big fan of beer and it was a surprise to hear a new brewery took over this location. We're walking distance from Bristlecone so it's nice to see a new brewery has come to Reno! I ordered the "Gimmie! Gimmie!" IPA beer and it was very good! I'm looking forward to trying out their other beers and see what events they put together. The owner was very welcoming and was easy to talk too! He explained to us his new business and was thrilled people were loving his beers! There wasn't many people there but we did enjoy some live music from the guitar player that showed up and played! They only allow ESA but I hope they can allow well behaved pets in the future. Look forward to go back to try more beers. Also, Michael T from Yelp should drop in a check them out!

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Scott M.

They were closing when we walked up at 8pm on a Friday because buisness was slow but allowed us in for some complimentary tastings and beer! Very cool staff and super clean and inviting ambiance! Will definitely come back for Noble tradition Fest Bier

Kimberly C.

Hadn't realized a new brewery had taken over so soon after Imbib closed, but was pleasantly surprised to check out a new spot! The decor is a bit more elevated casual, and I appreciate the live plants. The large, white walls could use some more pizazz. There happened to be a spontaneous live performer (singer/guitarist) and we were able to catch a few songs- would be nice if he returned! I got the west coast IPA and thought it was solid! They don't have food, but they offer a few bar snacks. Outside they removed the patio area in order to add some more parking spots, so sadly no outdoor seating. I definitely plan to revisit!

Jay W.

We were obviously very upset to hear of the closing of Imbib, but it seems that Bristlecone Brewing will soften that blow. My wife and I came in for an afternoon drink and really enjoyed it. I tried their Turn Table, this was a very good Table beer, and their Czech Pils, which was very crisp with a good hoppiness. My wife also enjoyed her beer and we stayed and relaxed while chatting with the new owners. Bristlecone is a very good addition to the Reno Beer scene.

Johannah W.

Was very happy to see a new brewery opening up in the Reno are, especially after loosing one of the greats! Came in on a rather dreary Saturday afternoon but the warmth coming from the employees inside perked us right up! The comfortable and rustic new look adds to the vibes for sure. We tried a total of 4 beers and all of them were very good. My favorite being the Czech Pilsner! Bristlecone knows what they are doing and I am thrilled to have them in town!

Tracy C.

This new brewery is in a great location, formally IMBĪB ... they are still serving some of their beers and also serving their own brews which are fantastic. The ambiance is great. The owners are very friendly and happy to talk beer!! my husband did a beer review for his Instagram. @beer_jimmy

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Might be our new favorite brewery! Friendly staff, hip music and decor, and had a nice variety of IPAs and other lighter beers.

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Great beer, cool atmosphere and the guys running it are awesome. Definitely recommend stopping by for a pint

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Excellent beer! Easy to find location. Knowledgeable, open-minded, & intelligent ownership & management! Great pub!

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Lead Dog Brewing - Just outside

Lead Dog Brewing

4.5(244 reviews)
0.5 miDowntown
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I was here with a group of girlfriends celebrating our friend's birthday and our Mother's day last…read moreSaturday for The Twampson's Drag brunch. It was our first time going to a drag show and it was a blast having a Mother's day reunion this way. The entertainers were fun (Maria you're the best) and the drink service could have been a little faster. There were many of us at our table that ordered bottomless mimosas. The rest of our mommy's had tequila and other hard liquors. The food options at the outdoor parking lot were delicious. It did take some time. This parking lot is horribe. I recommend ride share or getting dropped off here so you don't have to leave your car downtown on the streets. This part of 4th street isn't the best area. Shout out to the hubbs for shuttling me. We'll have to come back and have beer on the other side. I love their peanut butter stout and usually have a chilled pack in my fridge in the Summer. Thanks to the Lead Dog for hosting The Twampson's drag brunch for a fun and memorable Mother's day celebration.

My wife and I were going to a show nearby and had some time to kill so we decided to visit a…read morebrewery we hadn't been to before. Lead Dog Brewing was the perfect spot! Here is what we liked: - Great vibe inside, including some comfy couches and lots of seating. - There is an area for live music in the back, which was just starting as we were leaving so we didn't get to enjoy that. - Very broad range of beers on tap. - We ordered a flight (4 5-ounce pours) and absolutely loved each of the beers, which isn't always the case at other places. Bottom line: We loved Lead Dog and will definitely go back again!

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Lead Dog Brewing - The Beyond the Wall, a very refreshing Cold IPA!

The Beyond the Wall, a very refreshing Cold IPA!

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Parlay 6 Brewing - Menu front 5-3-24

Parlay 6 Brewing

4.4(147 reviews)
1.0 miMidtown
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4/10/26 So this was…read morefirst time here and it was great . Heard good things just never had a chance to get to. Came with Wifey and Good friend. Cool Decor and TV's and pool table in the back . Service was great , Avy was our server and she was excellent. I ordered the coconut stout and it was so good , along with that I had the smash burger with onion rings which I heard from a friend and saw reviews that it was great. It didn't disappoint it was very tasty. The onion rings were nice and crispy too. We all enjoyed our food. Will be back to try other stuff and different beer too . Enjoy !!!!

FYI this place closes at 8pm on Sundays-Thursdays, and their menu is reduced drastically. NO WHERE…read moreon their website indicates this. I unfortunately found this out the hard way, going with a group of friends on a Sunday night. Furthermore, the kitchen does last call at 8:30pm. We had a friend arrive shortly after 8:30pm, and the waitress refused to take his order- mind you, it was for a simple smash burger. The waitress said "the kitchen will get mad at you if you place an order", a very unprofessional and rude response. Overall, The food was subpar too, dry hamburgers and overpriced. I used this come to this restaurant when they were open for lunch, and they were great. Friendly service with good food. However they are only open for dinner now. I only recommend this place for their beer.

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Parlay 6 Brewing - Menu back 5-3-24

Menu back 5-3-24

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Us at the bar!!

Pigeon Head Brewery

Pigeon Head Brewery

4.7(127 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Pigeon Head Brewery is a true gem. Been telling people for years that anyone looking for good beer…read moreshould have this place near the top of their list. They specialize in lagers, but over the years their menu has expanded to include all sorts of other styles. Suffice to say, you're going to find something you love here. Some of my perpetual favorites are their Pilsner, which is a very good easy-drinking beer. Add to that selections like their delicious Black Lager, their very outstanding Silver Sage Pale Ale, and their delicious Jalapeno/Habanero beer. And don't skip out on any of their seasonal brews, either, as the crew here are always cooking up something new and exciting to try. Plus, they have a fair portion of their menu available in cans to-go, and can do growlers and growlers to order. I also just love the vibe and energy at this place. It's very chill, cozy, and friendly in the extreme. Between the fantastic staff and the cadre of regulars, it has that real "local pub" sort of feel to it. You can hang out, play a few bar games, watch whatever sport is on the TV, or go sit outside in their wonderful beer garden if the weather is nice. All this ism plus they have events on a semi-regular basis like bar trivia, food-and-beer pairings, Grateful Dead night, or food truck pop-ups. So keep your eyes on their online calendars. Prices for everything are pretty much on par with other breweries and craft bars in town, starting around $8 per pint. There is no real food available here betond a selection of chips, nuts, and admittedly excellent beef jerky. But there are some food options fairly close by to either walk to or get delivered. Parking is usually pretty easy, too, either in their small lot or in street spaces. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Pigeon Head is my favorite brewery in our region. I've been a fan of them for years, and I hope more folks can discover them as well. In the last year or so, I really feel the energy of the Brewery District has shifted east to land along the Wells Ave corridor, with these guys being one of my favorite frequent haunts. Anyone looking for good beers and good vibes should come check them all out. Cheers, all!

Got there too early to listen to music as the social media post gave the wrong time. Band was just…read moresetting up. Glad to finally have found this place. Tried once before while walking the brewery district but did not go far enough. Small venue, but lots of outside seating. Looks like a fun place to go during our warm summer weather. They have good music and I will be back!

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Pigeon Head Brewery - Music night with Pigeon Head and Recycled Records.

Music night with Pigeon Head and Recycled Records.

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Revision Brewing - 8/16/24 FYI, second bar

Revision Brewing

4.4(255 reviews)
1.9 mi
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When in the Reno/Sparks area, If you like a great IPA or…read moreLager, Revision should be a stop. Love their beers, although I favor their selections of West Coast IPA's over the NE types and Lagers, all the beer they make ia pretty great. In house, they will allow a quick sample before purchasing any of their brews to go, or for consumption on site. Their is an area for larger or small parties to sit, enjoy the beer and socialize, although on this trip, I just grabbed some beer to go, to bring back home.

Time for an update and unfortunately, losing a star. My…read morebiggest reason for this is their social media/text campaign. I don't think a place of business should be sending out texts encouraging people to purchase a specific product that is not currently offered and that's exactly what Revision did. What a waste of peoples' time. Unsubscribed in disappointment and frustration. Social media director, take note! Another complaint is that they have now become "family friendly". I do not want to go to a brewery for adult beverages and end up having to listen to children screaming and running about. They are also no longer allowing outside food to be brought in because they have on site food, serving pizza and hot dogs. We tried a pizza on our last visit, $21 for a large 3 meat which is big enough for 2 adults. Pizza was meh, 3 stars, definitely could have used more toppings. We were thankful it did come out fresh. On a positive note, if you like what seems to be an abundance of IPA style beers they have you covered! They did have some enjoyable, yet expensive stouts on tap along with a couple other non IPA styles.

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Imperial Minds - Yum!

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Slieve Brewing - 3/6/26 FYI. Interior.

Slieve Brewing

4.9(64 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Cut and pasted from their website: "Slieve means "A…read moreMountain" in Irish Gaelic, their family roots." Quality/Quantity - Been an extremely long stressful day! So I NEEDED a break from the day to just relax and stop thinking! I gave my wife a few options, a few breweries to choose from (or for me to just go alone, which she would not have let me drink and drive, especially all the way from North Reno). So she/we chose to go to Slieve as I have not been there yet. Actually, all 3 choices were breweries. The good news is that there are more and more new breweries opening. The bad news is that there are more and more good breweries closing, in ALL my hometowns... My first time in a nano brewery; cool. Today I got (and tried the following), all Slieve brands; support local: Oh, I did not know you had a happy hour M-F from 2-5pm; I just missed it by 13 minutes... Should not have spent so much time outside taking pictures for Yelp, lol. Pale Ale - Good, but I prefer more flavor. This is currently my second "go to" beer after reds. Jimbo Porter - Better, but then I tried the Cookie Monster! I also did not taste the coconut. Cookie Monster - My favorite of the beers, so much flavor. And I am NOT usually a sweet beer drinker. It was not an overwhelming stout, probably due to the sweetness, but you can definitely taste the chocolate and slightly coffee and caramel flavors. I would get this again, but it would always have to be my last beer due to the flavors. Beers that I need to come back for when available are: Your reds, IPAs and of course your "Trinity Tripel." Ambiance - On your "about" page on your website, it says you are still looking for a home for your brewery...? Is that accurate or does that page need to be updated? Cool space, indoor and outdoor seating. Bar and table seating. 2 bars, one the back, probably only used for events. Semi private room when you walk in. Ping pong, darts, games, cornhole, cool decor on walls throughout to read, etc. Open 7 days a week, see their website. Yelp's hours/days differ slightly. Event spaces are available; see their website.. Service - Good. We were also greeted by Shannon when she and Phillip came in later for a drink or two... Phillip was too busy drinking to say hi, lol. Price - $8 a beer. The typical cost for good craft beer. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022 with your nanobrewery; I wish you the best and am glad you own the building to help you weather some "storms."

We came for the Girl Scout beer pairing benefit! It was our first time coming to the brewery…read more I called at the last minute to see if we could still get tickets and they said we will squeeze you in, now that's good business! We got there a little early to pick our spot at the bar. We were greeted by Shannon the owner. She is a lovely lady and later met her husband Phil. They have owned Slieve's for about three years. They have a spacious building and super clean! The staff are friendly and accommodating. There is no food on the premises to purchase, but you can bring your own food or ordered inn. It was fun to sample Girl Scout cookies and taste beer. We started with 6 tastings but they threw in a couple extra. The event was well organized and the Girl Scouts were there to sell their cookies. I was a Girl Scout 50 years ago. I think a box of cookies was $1.00 - $1.25. I paid $7. Times have certainty changed. The brewery is in an interesting location that I never knew existed before, but now I do and look forward to my return. Thank you for making our day fun and memorable!!!

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Slieve Brewing - Cookie Monster & Not Today Satan

Cookie Monster & Not Today Satan

Slieve Brewing - 3/6/26 FYI. Stage

3/6/26 FYI. Stage

Slieve Brewing - 3/6/26 FYI. Exterior.

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3/6/26 FYI. Exterior.

Schussboom Brewing

Schussboom Brewing

4.1(576 reviews)
7.7 miSouth Reno
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Talk about a happy accident!! I visited Schussboom Brewing Co. with my daughter today, and it was a…read morefantastic experience! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and it's clear they've thought of everything to make it family‑friendly. Beer: We tried the Spa Lager -- an American lager infused with cucumber and lemon -- and it was absolutely delicious. Light, crisp, and super refreshing. They have a full line up and also offer flights. Definitely have to check out others next time I visit. Food: For lunch, we shared the "Go To Pizza" and their Tatanka wings -- both were flavorful and came out hot and fresh, a real step up from typical brewery bites. Extra Perks: One of the coolest things is their outdoor garden area, which seems perfect for larger gatherings. They also have a rooftop space and a dedicated kids' area with kid‑friendly shows -- a huge plus for families. Events: They offer daily events, and we saw they have a fun lineup coming up -- including a singles night, a Mother's Day brunch, and they even serve breakfast. Lots of reasons to come back.

We have been visiting Schussboom for years, it is one of our favorites(especially after a big ski…read moreday at Mt.Rose) in Reno. Staff is consistently wonderful, food is unique and yummy, beer is great, the kid zone is a special bonus, and we love all of the community events we have been able to attend. We hosted a party in their upstairs outdoor patio area, it was such a special spot to celebrate with spectacular views. The manager assisting us through the planning process was really accommodating and great to work with. Food came out hot and delicious, our guests loved everything. Keep up the great work!

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Local Beer Works - 24 craft beer taps, 4 wine, 3 kombucha and one rotating tap!

Local Beer Works

4.8(57 reviews)
0.9 miMidtown
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There is a beverage to be found sloshing at the depths of our national soul and that is beer…read more We were in MidTown with friends checking out what's new and groovy in the neighborhood, spotted Local Beer Works which none of us had been to before. We heartily agree with Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, U.S. Air Force Veteran that, "Good people drink good beer." So, we all stepped in for a brew. Since most brews are seasonal, we asked what was available, tried a beer apiece and found each was aromatic and mouth-watering and nose-tickling. We noticed others playing a board game who pointed out to us where we could get one, so we played while we drank. Dog-friendly. Disabled-friendly. Has non-alcoholic options. The customer service was adequate. No automatic gratuity was demanded for our attendance here. The bill matched their posted prices. (It's an illegal Deceptive Trade Practice when the bill doesn't match posted prices) No one at this business took my picture without my permission or publicly posted it without my permission. No one at this business offered to commit fraud to reward me or pay me or compensate me for posting 5-star reviews of this business. FTC forbids the use of fake testimonials as are illegal under Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 USC 45 as they are using unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. Local Beer Works has taken the pledge To Leave No Veteran Behind with a Veterans / Military Discount and accommodating to we disabled Veterans for our Special-Needs due to our military Service-connected disabled disabilities. A Veterans Discount is particularly important to Disabled Veterans unable to be employed as they are on a very small and fixed income for life. A Veterans Discount provides a resource to ensure Active Duty and Veterans the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. --Mother Teresa. We left happier than we arrived. I'll be back. For my Customer Rule is: Always visit again a business that has treated you okay AND supports Veterans and Active Duty with a publicly disclosed daily Military and Veterans Discount. I rate 'em 3 stars. According to Yelp ratings' definitions, that's "Ok". "Ok" to me is an acceptable rating of a business that does day in and day out what it is there to do. It's NOT a negative review because doing day in and day out what a business is there to do is NOT easy to do. I added a 4th review star for their having a Military / Veterans Discount as none more cherished in a disabled Veteran's life than those who lighten the burdens from our military Service. Their adherence to laws, that they are dog-friendly and their consideration for disabled people earned 'em the 5th review star because, "A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference." -- Eeyore P.S. Don't message me because in spite of my several complaints to yelp, for years now I am unable to open up any messages in yelp to me :-(

Came here after a long bike ride and this is officially going to be my new go to for a brew after a…read moreride. Love that I can park the car right next to the table and keep an eye on the bikes, of course, as long as the parking lot is not packed. The lady working counter was super friendly and patient, wife and I decided to get three flights... so it took us a while to choose what we wanted. It's really cool that they have a bunch of games on a shelf that you can play while you're hanging out. Ambience is definitely pretty sweet, love that the front completely opens up. There is seating inside and outside, and nice clean bathrooms.

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