Distant has become among our favorites. The food is always delicious and large portions for the cost. The beer selection and sours never disappoint and the variety will keep you intrigued. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating outside is nice around the barrels.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We're not much of a couch eaters so eating with our kids is a challenge. The service is super friendly and quick with limited table service once your food comes. read more

What's awesome: This place is super dog-friendly, which is a huge plus. Dogs are welcome inside at the tables as well as on the outdoor patio, making it a great spot to hang out with your pup. The beer prices are also very reasonable. Also, the food was decent. What's not awesome: We visited at 8:30 p.m. on July 4th and the music was incredibly loud. It felt like they were going for more of a lounge or nightclub vibe, which made it way too hard to have a conversation. The service was also hit or miss. The man who took our order wasn't very friendly, although the woman with the gems on her face was fantastic--she was welcoming, efficient, and stood out in a positive way. The biggest issue was the ordering line. There was a long line at one register while a second register had little to no line. The male employees behind that register, specifically two guys chatting with each other, never made any effort to let people know they were available to take orders or help move the line along. It seemed like an easy problem to fix, but they didn't appear concerned about reducing the wait. read more

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Good sandwich, cookies tasted like the Mrs Fields frozen and baked or whatever Aramark is selling these days which was fine but not anything special. Got food take away and it was relatively quick even during peak dinner around 6PM on a Saturday in summer. Before leaving I double checked my order and noticed the chip flavor was wrong; pointed it out at the counter and it was quickly remediated. Always check! Sounded like the World Cup game was on, they had beer on tap. Good for groups and watching a game/match. read more

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What I liked: the beer I had ( IPA ), the large portions especially of the hummus. It was literally enough for about 6 people. I also liked the space outside and the people there. A lot of people had dogs and people tend to bond over their dogs. I don't get these places that don't allow dogs. Anyway I'm just glad they do here. It was also open mic night, so it added a bit of entertainment to being there. They also have pool tables to entertain you. read more

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Out of the breweries in mammoth this has to be my favorite. They have a few N/A beers (Athletic) and they have a variety of food items which are really good. I got the pretzels and chicken tenders which were both great. There is inside and outside seating and outside now has some shade sails. The staff is friendly and attentive. It's a great brewery in mammoth. read more

What great beer - one of the best here in Mammoth. We also had the hummus plate, which was probably one of the best we have ever had. It had an assortment of food to dip into it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We drove by after a hike on Saturday afternoon and it was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried on a Monday and it was much better to get a table. Mammoth hopping on the weekends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had tables both inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Distant Brewing - Great beer and food! - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Very busy brewery in Mammoth Lakes and highly rated, so I stopped in after driving half a day to reach here to fill up my tank. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was jammed pack with people at 6pm and definitely a lot of solo men in here, some couples, quite a few doggies, families. Seems everyone gathered here after a day on the mountain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fast as you order at the bar and if you order food, you get a number and they bring the food to you. I had a mango light beer and half a margherita pizza. Beer was drinkable but couldn't really taste any mango accents. Pizza was also edible, but for me, the drizzled balsamic vinaigrette was not for me, but appreciated the fresh tomato and basil. Nice place to stop in and would consider coming back again but I'm pretty certain this place will be very very congested on the weekend... read more

Distant Brewing - Mango light beer and half margherita pizza - both ok - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was decent. Beer and wine were nice. Nice experience for mammoth visit. read more

Distant Brewing - Red blend and sea to summit - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I've been to Distant Brewery on my last two trips to Mammoth , both times everything has been great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are always busy and on our last trip in January we wound up sitting outside. There were heaters and several people so everything was fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've always enjoyed the food we've had there. It is delicious. read more

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Staff super chill. Beers & food amazing! My new favorite spot in mammoth! We got their burger and was outstanding! read more

Distant Brewing - Wall art - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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It's been 4 years since my last visit to Mammoth Lakes and Distant Brewing. I had my dog Frankie with me and sat outside because the inside was packed because of the USA vs Australia World Cup game. I enjoyed 2 pints of thier IPA and ordered food for the first time. I ordered a smashburger and boy was it delicious. It was one of the best smashburgers I have ever had. After I was sone I filled my growler with ipa and walled to my campsite. This place is a must visit if you come to Mammoth Lakes. Great beer, great vibes and great food. read more

Stopped in during drive from Reno to Bishop. I was hoping to get a bite to eat to accompany the beer. Kitchen closed an hour before closing so only tried the beer. Had a hazy and a wc, both were really well made. They had a local DJ running the music, vey good. A good crowd for the beer and music even though it was pretty loud. Would definitely try if staying in the Mammoth area - I like breweries so I normally stop by them whenever I can. read more

Distant Brewing - Dance floor - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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The food was decent (I got asada tacos - pictured and not pictured are the cheeseburger and chicken sandwich my husband and kid got), the drinks were better. My husband can't recall the exact name of the beer he got but it was a West Coast IPA. I got the sour and I loved it. It tasted like juice to me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was chill. They have a stage for music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food came out quickly and those working the bar and serving our food were nice. Totally would come back again. read more

Distant Brewing - West Coast IPA and their Sure, Bert Sour - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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My husband and I both got tacos and loved them! I got the steak and he got the chorizo. His chorizo were the best we've ever had! So flavorful with a great spice!! I'd get those if we came again, but my steak were a great portion!! Appreciate the value for the large portion of meat. Appreciated the fair price for a glass of wine too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside and there were several families with their dogs![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual atmosphere, but the food is really impressive![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'd definitely come back! read more

Standard brewery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was very busy/crowded with very limited seating and tables around 5 pm on a Sunday during ski season.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have several beers on tap and a few non-beer options as well. The huckleberry seltzer was super good, from project x I think. The cider from Shelter Distillery was superrrr dry, beware. $8 each before tip. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of folks brought kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Distant Brewing - Menu as of Feb 2026 - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Man this was a great spot. Our condo wasn't quite ready for check in so we needed a spot to kill some time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The pool tables were absolutely perfect for that![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved the ipa's and man the pretzels were great. We split the chicken sandwich and my son got a quesadilla which was good. Overall we will be back next time we're in town. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very lively and fun brewery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good beer and the food was very good too! Service was great as well. If you are in mammoth and love beer come here. Family and pup friendly. read more

GREAT soft pretzels and cheese. Decent chicken bacon avo sandwich and Mac n cheese but everything pales in comparison to the pretzels. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were there during the World Cup so can't say anything about the regular ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ‍ read more

Distant Brewing - Chicken bacon avo sandwich, pretzels with cheese sauce - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

The food was so good! We came in a couple days ago and loved it, so we came back! Everyone is incredibly kind and friendly, it felt like being at a family barbecue. Service was fast and in order. I would highly recommend the smash burger, it was so juicy, and the bun was soft and glossy. There were pool tables inside and many fun activities like open mic night Monday. I definitely recommend coming here solo, with family, or for a date. read more

I thought I wrote a review for this brewery when I was in town a couple months ago. It's unfortunate my review doesn't reflect the potential of their beers. Let me preface my rating with the fact that the beers were great and that alone would have made it a 5 star place to visit. We shared 2 flights and also shared a couple of their cans from a local LIQ the day before. So the beers get a nod of approval. However, the service was awful. We sat at the bar and were enjoying our time and the first flight. But three things happened with the order of a second flight that ruined the whole experience. 1. Some drunk chick that used to work there was behind the bar and pouring herself a beer and it seemed inappropriate and she was annoying and acting like she owned the place. The actual workers did nothing/said nothing. 2. Some of the workers' friends or whoever (maybe that same drunk lady) completely surrounded us at the bar and invaded our peraonal space, everyone completely oblivious to us gets aggitated (or just not caring). They were really in tuned to talking over the bar to their friends though which added insult toninjury 3. There was an animal on the bar that everyone thought was so cute, but it is almost getting its tail in our drinks. So not only was it completely unprofessional but a health code violation. The workers still didnt seem to care. We went and sat outside to finish our last two samplers. They were clueless to the fact we left or why, which highlightes the customer service we experienced. read more

Distant Brewing - Flight time. All bomb! - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

We love distant brewing. The mozz sticks provide a great cheese pull. The service was great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a great view[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Distant Brewing - Chorizo nachos, mozzarella sticks, smash burger - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Had Petrol Problems (NZ cold IPA) and Sea to Summit (blonde ale). Both were nice and light, flavorful. Hit the spot. Service was friendly and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating was a little tight, but it was nice being outside. Found a table pretty quick.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For food we had the smash burger (standard and kid size), pulled pork sandwich, and quesadilla. Pulled pork was great, cheese quesadilla was loaded but not greasy (seemed to be a whole wheat tortilla, which added nice depth). If I were to come again, I'd avoid the smash burger. It was the whole reason why we decided to come here, and it was a strange experience. The meat was falling apart, and overly seasoned with something I couldn't put a finger on. Was it even beef? It ate like a sloppy Joe turned into a. Smash burger. It had the consistency of dry scrambled eggs; makes me think it was perhaps a vegan patty. Hope it was a fluke. read more

Great brewery and great staff. Selection of beers is far better than Mammoth Brewing. More variety and creativity help breweries survive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Easy place to hang out when visiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Menu is great as well offering something for all tastes. Definitely recommend read more

Actually affordable sandwiches. This restaurant does not do tourist trap pricing in Mammoth Lakes.

I've past by this place so many times during our visit to Mammoth and finally decided to come in for lunch. You order at the counter and they give you a number and the food is brought out to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are tables inside and outside with couches. There's also a pool table in the back. There was a stage all decked out with instruments. Not sure when they have live music, but they definitely create a nice cozy place to relax and enjoy some music with your beer[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. For their beers, I would probably give them 4-4.5 stars, but the low grade is due to their food. I ordered half a mushroom & sausage pizza and my wife ordered the tomato soup with grilled cheese. The food came out at an average speed, so that was a positive. The negatives is the food quality. The pizza tasted like it was from the frozen food section at Vons across the street. The dough was tough and hard like eating a cracker. The sausage had really good flavor though. But I can't recommend the pizza at all. The tomato soup was fine, but did give off the taste of being in a can. It had a tinny taste to it. The grilled cheese was not grilled long enough and I really wanted that cheese pull. I would come back for their beers, but make sure you don't come hungry. read more

This place has a lot of potential but didn't quite live up to what I had hoped. First off, the beer pouring. All the beers are poured where the beer is poured along the glass, which traps a bunch of air in the beer. Normally you start the pour along the glass and then tilt it so you get some foam which helps release those gasses. It made the beer hard to drink. Overall the beer was good but was surprised to see the beer poured like that at a brewery. The food was just okay. Pretty ordinary but decent. The hummus plate wasn't very good but the rest was okay. The servers were friendly and the set up is great with a nice patio with a lot of seating, dog friendly, and the indoor area looks cozy. But the beer and food were a little disappointing. read more

Chorizo nachos were so good! Smash burger was meh. Chicken fingers tasted like typical frozen to air fryer tenders. Overall not bad. The wait to order went quick but the wait for food was LONG. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Understandable with how busy the place was though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We came here several times during a recent Mammoth trip. The beer was great, the food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. We tried the Mac n cheese, pulled pork sandwich, and chicken bacon avo sandwich, all were tasty! Will definitely be back next time in town! read more

The atmosphere in this place is phenomenal. Everyone was friendly and super chill, there were people sitting down for dinner, people at the bar grabbing drinks, some people outside enjoying the night air, people playing pool, but everyone was very respectful and cool. I had a tangerine beer and my date had a sea to summit and then we swapped because I didn't care for the tangerine and she didn't care for the honey flavor of hers. We had food; I had the pulled pork sandwich which was a little spicy but so delicious, and she had the tacos which were loaded with fresh ingredients and veggies, and some of the best steak I've had. Reasonably priced, great food, good beer, friendly people and good vibes, 10/10 I'd recommend this place to anyone in the Mammoth area, and I can't wait to go back. read more

Friendly, local spot with delicious beer and great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Distant Mountain is a great place, with solid local vibe, to hang out and savor a couple of pints or pick up some delicious craft beer to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking in front of the brewery is limited but there's plenty of extra parking in the lot across the street. Check it out! read more

This brewery was great to visit. The service was quick and friendly here. The food and beer were delicious. read more

Distant Brewing - Sea to summit blonde ale - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Still love the beer. Shouldn't have gotten rid of the flat bread pizzas. New crop of bartenders are not the as personable as the old crew.

Great beer. Amazing food. Wonderful service. Ghost west coast pilsner was delicious and nachos are a must. Was great that they had ice cream for the kiddos and the bacon mac & cheese was so good. Would love to have tried more items! Tons of seating which is great. Unfortunately we arrived hungry so missed photos. read more

Distant Brewing is a super cool spot in Mammoth Lakes. Great beer, great food. We ordered the pretzel sticks and BLTA. The house made beer cheese was incredible. The bread on the BLTA was crazy. Never had such a soft ciabatta with such a good crust. Bacon was obviously high quality and they threw cheese on it too, a nice surprise. They obviously care about their brewing as well. The brewery is attached to the tap room and restaurant. Any time I find a barrel aged sour that is done in traditional foeder style, I have to order it. Distant did not disappoint. Their beer had a bit more wood flavor to it but still a great showing for the style. They have just about something for everyone. Light beer, dark beer, hoppy beer, and a few non-beer alcoholic options too. The space here is also rad. They seem to often have live music. When we were there on a Saturday night, it was packed even without the music. They have a few pool tables and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. I know that Distant will always be on my brewery list when in the Mammoth area from now on. Cheers! read more

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Beer was good. Smash-burger sucked it was undercooked and raw. Go there for the beer and you will be happy

This place is OK. We stopped in here to meet a friend, and just grabbed a couple beers and some nachos. The place is loud and they allow massive dogs inside, which is just gross, so that was a bit of a turnoff once we sat down. Staff are friendly, and while they do bus tables, they don't clean them. We did really enjoy the couple beers we got (a lager and a hazy IPA). The nachos were about what you'd expect at a place like this. Listen, we were there to hang with our buddy, which was nice, so the place itself didn't matter much, but we would not necessarily recommend it of its own accord. Our daughter did enjoy playing pool there! read more

Good beer. Fun ambiance. Love that they take Polaroids for $1 and you can pin to the wall. Great service and we enjoyed the nachos with chicken and hummus. read more

Distant Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

The owner (Kirk) challenged me to reconsider my rating, and he was not wrong. We had a few issues with an order and the staff handled it fast and efficient in the firendliest way possible. So here comes the upgrade : ) read more

While visiting Mammoth Lakes we stopped at Distant Brewing for a bite and a beer after hiking. The BLAT sandwich was the best I ever had! The ciabatta bread was warmed, delicious cheddar cheese melted on it, generous amount of bacon and fresh avocado. All topped with lettuce and tomato. It was divine! The service was amazing too. We were going to split a beer and they poured it into two glasses for us. We enjoyed it so much we went back a second time after another long hike. That time we split the bacon Mac & cheese and a BLAT. ABSOLUTELY delicious! read more

Distant Brewing - Dark mountain coffee stout - Breweries Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This us a great hang out. Especially on a snowy day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were allowed to bring our well-behaved dog in and get a bite to eat as we waited out the storm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is delicious. We ordered a pizza to share. The wait staff is really kind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very relaxed vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Is this in your work week after a read more