I was here with a group of girlfriends celebrating our friend's birthday and our Mother's day last Saturday 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. read more

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My wife and I were going to a show nearby and had some time to kill so we decided to visit a brewery 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! read more

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The hubby and I like to hit up a brewery or two when traveling, so we ended up here for a few hours. We played games, we watched sports, we had some tasters and then a glass each after the tasters. Staff was friendly and the beers were really good. We walked from our hotel, so I can't comment on parking, but I vaguely remember they had their own designated lot. If I remember correctly, they do not allow food inside. There was a man setting up to make paella; they must have dif foods every day. Would totally come back here again. read more

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Quality/Quantity - Now owned or partnered with Parley 6 and Battle Born. Brewery day! I did not know it was Tuesday as we went to Lake Tahoe AleWorX Reno first and they are closed on Tuesdays (and closed Mondays)... Well good for Lead Dog. All my buddies have been inviting me to come on Sundays for their live bands. I hope to visit on a Sunday soon. Since there was no Tahoe AleworX, we decided to go to Fox Brewery after Lead Dog; sadly see other Yelp review... Anyway, we each got the Lead Dog Left for Red which was good, but I think it could have been colder. Nothing a glass of ice can not fix. And now with the Parley's relationship/partnership/merger, we have more beer options! BTW, both beers are also available at Costco. :) Happy hour; $2 off pints. Ambiance - Decent size place. Small shared parking lot, with the winery. But plenty of street parking. Well, today is a Tuesday... Bar, indoor and outdoor seating, also a lounge area. Game area, corn hole, pool table, shuffleboard, etc. Open 7 days a week; see their website as Yelp's hours differ. Service - Always good. Price - $13 + tip. $6 a beer for Happy Hour. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2016 and all these positive changes. I still have not visited your Lead Dog Sparks location. Is it still there and open to the public? read more

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Great beer, great people, lovely outdoor area. Definitely a keeper amongst the many Reno breweries. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Peanut Butter Stout - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I patronize this place nearly every day, and my experience is always the same. Attentive bartenders, clean bar, and good folks in the bar all the time. Gaven, Chey, Sarah, and V are awesome. If you go in there tell them Nate sent you. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Dankster - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great brew pub with lots of choices and a friendly crew. I selected a flight of four (Biggest Little Blonde, Fade To Orange, Chasing Hares, and Paragon Pilsner) and I enjoyed each but Fade To Orange was my favorite. Four wasn't enough so I added a Peanut Butter Stout. That was a fun drink. A very friendly barkeep (?) helped me pick those pours when I told her my likes and dislikes. There was plenty of bar seating, table seating, and a very large parking lot. They had about a dozen different beers in cans for To-Go purchases and I took advantage of that option as I was heading out for the West's Finest Pizza (seriously!) at JJ's Pie Company. Now I have two great Reno finds. read more

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First time visiting Lead Dog. The Reno Blues Society sponsors a blues jam twice a month on Sundays. The venue is spacious with tables and corner stage. Great for intimate yet large gatherings. Service was great. I had a nice Fade to Orange. American wheat pale ale. Had a fun time. A great place to meet up with friends and enjoy some tunes. read more

What a fun spot with a clean and artsy vibe. Huge selection of drinks and friendly bartender. I really enjoyed my savage sour and appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. The happy hour is great, $2 off drinks! Also a big seating area and lots of game options available. Looks like it would be a good spot to visit in the summertime when their open their garage doors to the back patio area. read more

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The beer and trivia is so awesome. I love coming here but I just had a bad experience with the bartender. He was really frustrated with my friend and I because we asked to taste something on draft. He then he said sarcastically "There's not like there's a line behind you." Mind you, I didn't know the line grew behind me. As we got our beers he got upset when we asked to pay separately, so I just got the check. He topped off the interaction by saying "Be men tonight! Or at least try to." Don't know what came over him. He had a killer mustache though read more

Lead Dog is a massive space with tons of games serving a large selection of beers. We love coming to Lead Dog because there is something for everyone but more importantly, they have shuffleboard, ping pong, darts, pool, and host regular events. You can keep yourself busy at this place for ages. There is plenty of seating here and it's great for large groups. The bathrooms are quite small and it's probably not something that can be remedied, but one stall in the men's bathroom of a brewery can make things tricky when it's busy. Other than the bathroom issue, Lead Dog is a great place to grab a drink and hang. They have cocktails too, but no food so come prepared! read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Stage Area - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This place has come a long way from the last time I was here in 2019. The building is really well out together with the theme and decor. The main bar is large and has a robust selection of both lead dog and revision beers. A lot of IPAs, but the couple porters were well done and not too heavy. If you're not into beer they have a full cocktail menu and a full bar that can make anything you ask for. When we walked in a group of women ahead of us were asking A LOT of questions and really backed up the one bartender, but he got us going pretty quick with filling out our samplers. They don't serve cooked food in-house so kids are not allowed inside, but there's some picnic tables seating outside the front doors. I think these rules are slightly different when they have a food truck on site, then kids are allowed inside. Great place, great beer. Will be back next time I'm in Reno. read more

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Great place to visit and enjoy the variety of craft beers on tap. Gavin was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining the different beers that were produced there. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great bartender, chill atmosphere and so many darn choices. Some of the most balanced sour beer I have ever had! read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Savage Sour Series - Cherry Lime - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I'd like to update my review as I've continued to come weekly for trivia the past year and have noticed significant improvements all around!! They are back in gear making fun new drinks and providing a greater variety of non-IPAs. Their bartenders have been very friendly and fun as well. They are a dog-friendly space which is HUGE for me, and because the building is so large, it's never a problem with multiple dogs at different groups. The taco truck on Thursday nights continues to be a huge hit. What I really love is that there is a lot of flexibility with seating depending on how large your groups is. Come here for a delicious beer and fun times! read more

I was stoked to stop by here on my way through Reno last week. The space is great and their stated commitment to local artists was a big draw. The space was wonderful- large and the art was pretty hip. That was it. They were out of the two beers I wanted to try and the bartenders were unfriendly. There weren't many people there, so it's was hard to pick up on whatever kind of vibe they have. That night, it felt boring and standoffish. The beers we had were good, but not standout enough to make up for the lack of personable staff working there. There's a lot of breweries in that areas of town and the next one we went to had more fun beers and a much friendlier bartender. read more

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Great place for a local high quality beer. They have a large variety ranging from light, dark and IPA and all are fantastic. They have some pretzels and finger food. But there is also usually a food truck and you can order outside. We had some great tacos and got nachos for the table. Service was great for the beers and the food. They also do trivia here which was a blast. There is lots of seating available. Even if there were many people, it never felt crowded. It was a great hangout for after work. read more

Great selection of beer, staff was friendly. Had a flight of ipa's and they all were delicious. Pool table and games available. Can't wait to go back. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I tried the chicken sandwich and it was soooo delicious! It was a nice tangy and sweet taste with that fried crispy crunch and pickle you can desire on a chicken sandwich. The event I attended here was a drag brunch hosted by the Twampsons. It was such a good happy vibrant time. I will definitely be back with friends to try the many different drinks and other foods. Shout out to the staff. They were on it! Super nice as well. They were running around filling drinks, clearing dishes and bringing us that yummy food. It is a big space for many people along with the venues that can be accommodated. Nice and chill with plenty of seating. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Infected zombie at Halloween drag brunch hosted by Lead Dog Brewery. - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I had the pleasure of getting to play music for the first time at this location with my multiple award winning band in the middle of June (2023) and I had a great time! (www.RickMetz.com) Spacious interior, nice stage, delicious beer (a wide variety), nice selection of liquor, efficient service, but the biggest surprise for me? The food was fantastic... They had their food trailer parked out front for our gig. I'm not sure if it's in permanent residence here or if they take it out and about, but it was a welcome treat. I ordered The Dankster Double IPA. I'm an IPA guy from the word go and this was great! On our first break, we got to eat... I ordered The Hanoi Pig sandwich ($13): [Roast pork belly and pulled pork layed in a warm hoagie roll with char sui BBQ sauce, sriracha slaw, pickled carrot, sesame seeds, jalapeno, cilantro, green onion and crispy rice noodles] A great take on a classic Banh Mi. Unfortunately...depending on your perspective...they were out of the pork belly...BUT, I substituted the Pickle Brined And Battered Chicken Breast from their Wing'n It Chicken Filet Sandwich ($13) and it melded with all the other flavors of the original sandwich perfectly! I considered it a fortunate circumstance... Myself and the rest of the band shared huge orders of amazing Crispy Onion Rings ($7): [a pile of crispy goodness, with our tangy BBQ sauce] (we got some Blue Cheese dressing for those, too...love me some Blue Cheese on my Onion Rings) and perfectly done Lead Dog Seasoned Steak Fries ($6): [hopped seasoned salt with House Sauce and Ketchup on the side]. My other 2 musicians ordered the Lead Dog Cheese Burger ($13): [Two brisket beef patties, crispy onion rings, tangy bbq drizzle, house sauce, cheddar cheese, sweet butter dill pickle chips, Left For Red bacon jam, on a brioche bun] They both loved it... WAY above my expectations...what a pleasant surprise...I'd eat this food anytime, whether I was playing music here or not! The entire menu looks good...I'm going to have to try more of it in the future on return visits...you should take the time to try it, too... read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Hanoi Pig - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Wow, delicious beer! Also sometimes live music in the back, and a food truck in the front.

Now on our Saturday afternoon, dog friendly, good food and beer tour. Great tasting room and patio. Good selection of their own and Mammoth Brewing beers, ciders and sours with a full bar to compliment. Food truck with a decent menu of pub grub. Four stars as it's not the best beer in town, not the best food but a great dog friendly venue. A lot of games, cornhole, pool, etc.. Wife got the Hanoi Pig - really good!! I had the chicken sandwich - ok. Probably should have gotten the brisket cheeseburger. With two beers and two sandwiches got the onion rings for free, they were great. Additional sauces on the side really good as well. Beer selection fairly standard for Lead Dog. Good beer but if your a connoisseur you'll have wished you went somewhere else, just without your dog. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Chicken sandwich, Hanoi Pig, onion rings and a couple beers. - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We came to Lead Dog Brewing with a group for Trivia night. Many at our table were amateur brewers and seem to be enjoying the bars selection. I like that they had a full bar and wines to choose from as well. They did not serve food but had an excellent food truck that served tasty street tacos and other Mexican-style specialties. The guys manning the bar were attentive and pleasant. As far as Trivia goes it was not the best that I've been to. It wasn't as engaging as others which had a live Announcer with a microphone. We were across the room and couldn't hear anything, relying on a tv to see if we answered correctly. Parking is a bit tricky but we managed to find a space in the lot. It will be a place that we'll come back to read more

I got the opportunity to try the Lead Dog Brewing location in Reno and I have to say I really, really liked my experience with their beer this time around. Enough to bump my review up to five stars. This time around we had two different beers and one in particular that we immensely enjoyed. The first beer we had was a cold ipa with the name Beyond the Wall. This was a pretty refreshing IPA and I feel like the Cold types often are. Flavor features with this IPA are a clean, spicy, bitter and hoppy characteristics. A solid beer for sure. But our hearts really layed with the pastry stout with the name Churro Please. I don't think I ever have had a pastry stout that I haven't liked and I almost always give five stars from the brewery I have it from because I am so impressed with them but they are usually pretty heavy and rich and I only want them once in a while. The Churro Please was no exception and it was fantastic with flavors of vanilla and cinnamon this stout had a smooth and warming feel to it that is absolutely perfect to cozy up with during the bitter cold snap the country is in right now (near mid January, 2024 is what I am referring to). read more

Lead Dog Brewing - The Beyond the Wall, a very refreshing Cold IPA! - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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First time visiting Lead Dog Brewery for a family event. Heard good things and had the opportunity to visit. Great brewery fanfare and plenty of space for large parties/groups. If you're looking for a nice spot to enjoy a craft beer, give this place a shot! read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Hanging out with family. - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This brewery is really large and has lots of space for groups. The bar was nice as was the bartender (woman). The beers: Fade to Orange wheat 4/5 Peanut Butter Stout 3/5 Infinite Chaos Hazy IPA 3/5 IMBIB collab Huckleberry Hound Flanders Red 4/5 read more

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More on Tour de Brews! Not only does Lead Dog have an expansive selection of beers but a food truck in the parking lot makes this the complete package for fun. This is a large space perfect for groups. Even with a crowd the servers seem to move the brews quickly. There are mixed drinks if you prefer. Check out the merchandise and get a shirt to help promote the local craft brew masters. There are many different styles, lighter Pilsners, sours and heavy winter stouts. A tasting of four is a good way to pick your favorite. There is a reason we keep going back. Never have been disappointed. Quite a few parking spots directly in front or along the street. read more

Decent brewery with friendly bartenders. When we asked about different brews, since it was our first time visiting, we were offered samples of them. Wow! I've never had free samples of beer before! It definitely helped us narrow down our choices! We thought there was a daily happy hour but I guess it's only Mon through Fri now? We came on a Saturday afternoon unfortunately! read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Cherry lime seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I love our local Lead Dog Brewery!! It's right in the heart of the Reno Brewery Distric, which has been a very cool addition to Reno. Craft beers bring in a lot of new fun people to our city. Lead Dog on E. 4th St. is one of my favorites too. The coolest ambiance around inside and a very large place to accommodate all of us craft lovers. They make an incredible variety of beers and have so many options to try. Take some to go or enjoy the experience inside Lead Dog Brewing!! Hope you enjoy it all. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Super friendly staff thank you @ (Christian) definitely recommend me on some really good ipas/stouts the brewery has a really cool vibe to it 10/10 . Peanut butter stout was one of my favorite stouts definitely recommend this place ! read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Peanut butter stout - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Super fun brewing with events, good food and the beer is awesome! My favorite is the peanut butter stout! It tastes just like peanut butter! I also tried the churro stout and it tastes like coffee with your Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal! So good! We tried the food truck and it was great! Customer service was good and overall it was a fun experience! read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Mozzarella bites and burger - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Solid BEER!! Atmosphere perfect for beer flights and fun. Pool, table shuffleboard, outdoor seating, etc. We'll be back next time we're in that neck of the woods! read more

Unfriendly staff. Would not go back again. Beers were alright. There are many other breweries to try in the Reno area where staff are actually willing to work with you and get you what you want. It doesn't matter if you have a long line. If someone orders a flight of 4 beers vs ordering 4 regular sized beers, there's really no difference. I don't see how ordering a flight is annoying when we don't know what your beers taste like. Unfortunately, not a good experience here. read more

Service was really fast. Beer selection was awesome! Got some quality gear to go along with it. Wish they had good but the taco truck outside was also great! read more

Absolutely loved this brewery! It's located on 4th street in the heart of the brewery district. This place was beautiful inside with a nice vibe. Very spacious with a huge long bar and tons of seating. Great for big groups! It's even dog friendly! First time here and can't wait to visit again. They even had an area out front with outdoor seating with picnic tables. A taco food truck was also parked out front that day as well! The bartender wasn't too friendly at first, but I guess when she noticed our smiles she quickly changed her attitude so that was appreciated. I fell in love with the stout Lead dog Churro please. Omg it was perfect! Nice and smooth with great flavor. I also enjoyed the wheat beer Fade to Orange. That one was pretty light as well. Next time I want to come back for the peanut butter stout. I read a couple of reviews after I left that it's a good one too! read more

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The ambiance was awesome. The music was amazing! Nicki was a great bartender! Food looked amazing although I didn't try it but will absolutely next time. read more

Here is yet another brewery. It only is a few blocks from some others. Lead Dog is good enough for a visit. A lot of hoppy and IPA which is too common, but these seem to be what hipsters like so they have these here. The brewery is a nice large room with a chill atmosphere and big enough for many to have a good time. I came here with the girl to check it out recently and try some of the local beers. It was the afternoon and they weren't very busy yet so we could get a seat at the bar and get served fast. The place has lots of room inside for big crowds and there's live music sometimes. Of course more people make it hot inside. This place was hot already and they need some better air conditioning there. It only is a few blocks away from some other breweries. There's a lot on 4th Street. Many to choose from around here. The beers are some of the usual kinds. Lots of IPAs, so it's a good place for those who like hoppy. There's also some other styles. I had the Hazelnut Brown. It's $7 for a pint. This is a brown ale, which is nutty and toasty. Lots of the other beers are hoppy ones like IPAs which I get tired of seeing in breweries. They could use more variety but what they do have is all good. Also has a location in Sparks so check out that one if you're closer. It has pretty good beers at both locations. There's food trucks at certain times and on weekends. read more

Lead Dog Brewing - Hazelnut Brown - Breweries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Amid Reno's small brewery district is this spacious brewery with a diverse assortment of beers. A friendly bartender hustled to provide tasters to many afternoon visitors and did it all with a smile. I chose to embrace the diversity and ordered a sample flight including a sour ale, a milkshake IPA, a porter and a stout. I enjoyed them all! read more

Love this bar! Large spacious and plenty of games: ping pong, pool, and darts. But I absolutely have to mention (and this sounds silly but trust me) their sparkling water on tap. Ask for it in a glass (yes real glass not plastic cup). It's crisp, bright and better than any sparkling water I've had. They even throw in a lime for you read more

First time here and the service is great! Typical hip bar vibe! Tonight was the first night of their food food truck. But I have a dinner event tonight that includes food. So i'll definitely have to come back to try that! read more

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