Dallas Craft Beer · 2026 Guide
Best Breweries in Dallas, Texas
The best breweries in Dallas, Texas in 2026 are Bitter Sisters Brewing Company, C&G Brewing, Celestial Beerworks, selected from 30 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. 7 (23%) are dog-friendly and 8 have outdoor seating.
- Dallas has 30 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
- Top-rated picks: Bitter Sisters Brewing Company, C&G Brewing, Celestial Beerworks.
- 7 (23%) are dog-friendly.
- 8 (27%) have outdoor seating.
- 9 serve food on-site (full kitchen or food trucks).
What makes a great Dallas brewery in 2026
Dallas's brewery scene has consolidated since the early-2010s boom. The Deep Ellum corridor still defines the city's craft identity — Deep Ellum Brewing remains the neighborhood anchor — but the most interesting new openings have pushed into Design District, Trinity Groves, and the inner-suburban ring through Richardson and Carrollton. The strongest Dallas breweries in 2026 share a few traits: a published kitchen or food-truck rotation (16 of 30 in our list qualify), real outdoor seating built for North Texas summers, and beer programs that go beyond the IPA arms race. Westlake Brewing's full kitchen, Celestial Beerworks' IPA-focused taproom, and ODD Muse's Bishop Arts presence each represent a different bet on what works here. Explore more across the broader Dallas-Fort Worth brewery scene.
How we ranked these 30 Dallas breweries
We pull from a Dallas-area pool that includes the city plus Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Garland, Irving, and Richardson — the metro reach most users actually drive within. Each brewery is scored on profile completeness (hours, address, website, amenities), Google rating weighted by review count, owner-verified status, and freshness. A brewery with a 4.8 rating from 1,200 reviews ranks above a 4.9 from 30 reviews. The list excludes Braindead Brewing (closed November 2021) and the distribution-only Molson Coors operations in Fort Worth — both still show up in search results elsewhere.
What’s new in Dallas craft beer this year
ODD Muse opened a second taproom in Bishop Arts in early 2026. Manhattan Project Beer Company's Bedford location remains closed after the 2024 shutdown. Community Beer Company expanded its barrel-aging program with a publicly visible cellar wall — visible from the taproom floor, worth seeing if you're already in Riverfront.
Dallas Craft Beer Guide
Dallas, Texas has 30 craft breweries in the Dallas-Fort Worth region as of 2026. The top-rated are Bitter Sisters Brewing Company, C&G Brewing, Celestial Beerworks, Community Beer Co, Deanitude Brewing Company. 23% of breweries welcome dogs, 27% have outdoor seating, and 30% serve food. Dallas has exploded into one of the top craft beer destinations in the South. From Deep Ellum originals to Design District newcomers, the city's breweries range from hop-forward taprooms to laid-back neighborhood spots with patios and food trucks. Texas Brew Loop provides real-time open/closed status and proximity search for nearby restaurants, hotels, and EV charging for every brewery in Dallas.
12 Best Breweries in Dallas
Ranked by verified data, claimed status, and amenity offerings.
Top Dallas Breweries Compared
| # | Brewery | City | Dog | Kids | Food | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitter Sisters Brewing Company | Addison | — | — | No | — |
| 2 | C&G Brewing | Dallas | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 3 | Celestial Beerworks | Dallas | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 4 | Community Beer Co | Dallas | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 5 | Deanitude Brewing Company | Dallas | — | — | No | — |
| 6 | Four Bullets Brewery | Richardson | — | — | No | — |
| 7 | Four Corners Brewery | Dallas | — | — | Kitchen | — |
| 8 | Intrinsic Brewing | Garland | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 9 | Jaquval Brewing Co. & Gastropub | Dallas | — | — | No | — |
| 10 | Lakewood Brewing Company | Garland | — | — | No | — |
| 11 | Novak Brewing LLC | Dallas | — | — | No | — |
| 12 | Oak Cliff Brewing Co | Dallas | — | — | No | — |
What You'll Find in Dallas
Frequently Asked Questions
1How many craft breweries are in Dallas, Texas?
The Dallas-Fort Worth area covered on this page has 30 craft breweries spanning Dallas proper, Carrollton, Richardson, Garland, Irving, and Addison.
2What are the best breweries in Dallas?
Our 2026 top-ranked Dallas breweries include Westlake Brewing Company, Celestial Beerworks, ODD Muse Brewing, Community Beer Company, and Four Corners Brewing.
3What are the best craft breweries in DFW?
The Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex has 80 craft breweries across 35 cities. For the Fort Worth-specific list, see /best-breweries-in/fort-worth.
4Are there dog-friendly breweries in Dallas?
7 of the 30 Dallas-area breweries we track welcome dogs, including Texas Ale Project, Celestial Beerworks, and Four Corners.
5Which Dallas breweries serve food?
16 of the 30 Dallas-area breweries either have food on site (kitchen or full menu) or host food trucks regularly. Westlake Brewing Company runs a full kitchen.
6How do we rank Dallas breweries?
Rankings combine data completeness, owner-verified status, Google rating weighted by review count, amenity verification, and how recently the profile was confirmed.
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- How we rank
- We rank Dallas 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
- Apr 8, 2026
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