Arlington Craft Beer · 2026 Guide
Best Breweries in Arlington, Texas
The best breweries in Arlington, Texas in 2026 are Dirty Job Brewing, Flix Brewhouse - MAN, Revolver Brewing BLDG 5, selected from 4 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. 1 (25%) are dog-friendly and 1 have outdoor seating.
- Arlington has 4 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
- Top-rated picks: Dirty Job Brewing, Flix Brewhouse - MAN, Revolver Brewing BLDG 5.
- 1 (25%) is dog-friendly.
- 1 (25%) have outdoor seating.
- 3 serve food on-site (full kitchen or food trucks).
What makes a great Arlington brewery in 2026
Arlington's craft beer scene operates in the gravitational pull of two larger markets — Dallas to the east, Fort Worth to the west — but anchors its own identity around the entertainment district. AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field shape the local craft beer demand: game-day crowds, pre-event taproom traffic, and a regional draw that mid-cities suburbs typically don't get. Division Brewing and Revolver Brewing BLDG 5 are the Arlington-proper anchors. Dirty Job Brewing and Flix Brewhouse in Mansfield round out the small but viable Mid-Cities scene. The strongest breweries in this corridor in 2026 lean into the event-night flow — operational hours that match Cowboys and Rangers schedules, not just standard taproom rhythms. Explore more across the broader Dallas-Fort Worth brewery scene.
How we ranked these 4 Arlington breweries
The Arlington pool covers Arlington proper plus Grand Prairie and Mansfield. Scoring follows the four-signal rubric. With 4 breweries in scope, ranking math is less central than confirmation — all 4 are confirmed open as of May 2026 with current Google profiles and published hours. We exclude Legal Draft Beer Company (closed) and Humperdinks Arlington (closed July 2019) from the active list.
What’s new in Arlington craft beer this year
Division Brewing expanded its barrel-aging program in 2026 with cellar visibility from the taproom floor. Revolver Brewing BLDG 5 added Cowboys home-game extended hours. The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament at AT&T Stadium (June 11 onward) is expected to drive significant Arlington-area brewery traffic — see /world-cup for the dedicated guide.
Arlington Craft Beer Guide
Arlington, Texas has 4 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region as of 2026. The top-rated are Dirty Job Brewing, Flix Brewhouse - MAN, Revolver Brewing BLDG 5, Division Brewing. 25% of breweries welcome dogs, 25% have outdoor seating, and 75% serve food. Arlington sits right between Dallas and Fort Worth, anchoring the entertainment district around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The city's breweries cater to game-day crowds and locals alike, with taprooms that pair craft beer with Texas sports culture. Texas Brew Loop provides real-time open/closed status and proximity search for nearby restaurants, hotels, and EV charging for every brewery in Arlington.
4 Best Breweries in Arlington
Ranked by verified data, claimed status, and amenity offerings.
Top Arlington Breweries Compared
| # | Brewery | City | Dog | Kids | Food | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirty Job Brewing | Mansfield | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 2 | Flix Brewhouse - MAN | Mansfield | — | Yes | No | — |
| 3 | Revolver Brewing BLDG 5 | Arlington | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 4 | Division Brewing | Arlington | Yes | Yes | Kitchen | Yes |
What You'll Find in Arlington
Frequently Asked Questions
1How many craft breweries are in Arlington, Texas?
The Arlington area — Arlington plus Grand Prairie and Mansfield — has 4 active craft breweries.
2What's the best brewery in Arlington?
Division Brewing and Revolver Brewing BLDG 5 are the two main Arlington-proper craft beer destinations.
3Are there breweries near AT&T Stadium?
Yes — Division Brewing and Revolver Brewing BLDG 5 are both within a 10-minute drive of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, making them natural pre-game stops.
4What's the best brewery in Mansfield?
Dirty Job Brewing and Flix Brewhouse in Mansfield are the city's two craft beer options.
5Should I check Dallas and Fort Worth breweries too?
Yes — Arlington sits between Dallas (30 minutes east) and Fort Worth (20 minutes west). See /best-breweries-in/dallas and /best-breweries-in/fort-worth for the full Metroplex options.
6How do we rank Arlington breweries?
Standard four-signal rubric: profile completeness, Google rating weighted by review count, owner verification, and recency of profile confirmation.
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- How we rank
- We rank Arlington breweries by data completeness, claimed-by-owner status, Google rating, amenity verification, and how recently the brewery profile was confirmed. Curated and reviewed by the Texas Brew Loop team.
- Data sources
- Google Places API · brewery owner submissions · manual verification by the Texas Brew Loop team
- Last verified
- Mar 9, 2026
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