10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Denton

"In 2011, Wim Bens brought his love for brewing to life and made his dreams a reality when he started Lakewood Brewing Company. Here, the craft of brewing is treated with the utmost delicacy and each beer has its own unique flavor. The staff is extremely committed to providing the best quality for all its customers and there are four different specialty series of beers to try: legendary, seduction, year-round and seasonal."

"One can’t talk about stouts in DFW without talking about Lakewood. Their Temptress — both the base beer and the multiple flavor variations they produce, including peanut butter and salted caramel— is the most popular stout in the region. But Lakewood also produces year-round and seasonal beers in virtually every style, with a taproom in Garland that’s open Wednesday through Sunday."

"Founder Wim Bens was born in Belgium and developed a great appreciation for the Belgian-style beer. He attended the American Brewer’s Guild to learn more about brewing the perfect blend. A couple years later, Lakewood Brewing was born."

"Shannon Brewing Company is an independent and growing craft brewery located in Keller, Texas that produces an “award-winning portfolio of all-natural beer.” They have great beer that comes from a profound commitment to an old-world brewing process, the best natural ingredients available and a very patient aging process. They crafts all of their beer the way it was done centuries ago — with fire using pure Texas spring water, whole grain, whole flower hops and a whole lotta love. The brewery engineered a one-of-a-kind brewhouse, allowing it to heat its mash and wort with fire, giving its beer a caramelized malt profile."

"One of North Texas’s newest breweries is also one of its finest: Oak Highlands Brewery. Quench your thirst with any of their killer year-round beers, including the Allgood (a golden, full-bodied German Kolsch-style ale), the DFDub (a dark wheat-style brew with heavy banana and clove aromas), and the Freaky Deaky (a Belgian Tripel-style ale). The taproom is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; individual pints are available for purchase."

"Before the pandemic, a quest for an instagrammable S’morespresso could have led you to Civil Pour, a spacious venue with locally roasted coffee and beer on tap. High ceilings, white walls and a front wall of paned windows make it seem even larger, without diminishing the sense of warmth and welcome. A larger-than-life elephant mural on one wall symbolizes the commitment owners Nellie and Chad Montgomery made to never forget their customers and their community."

"When Brewmaster Matt Ehinger married Courtney McHugh in 2001, he instantly became part of a large, tight-knit, fun loving family. But as in all families, especially ones with a lot of sisters, it can sometimes be hard to keep the peace. Matt quickly learned that the best way to make family gatherings run smoothly was to supply everyone with his home-brewed beer."

"Four Bullets Brewery started off as a home brew kit one Christmas. After realizing he needed help, Jeff called on his friend, Andrew, for help. Andrew had been homebrewing since the mid-1980s and brewed to satisfy his own taste which was mostly English style ales from his homeland."

"If you’ve spent any amount of time on I-35 you can’t help but see 3 Nations Brewery located in Historic Downtown Carrollton (right next to the silos). GREAT BEER IS BEST ENJOYED AROUND GREAT COMPANY. Three Nations Brewing makes great beer by combining ancient European brewing traditions with American innovation."

"Mead, one of the oldest alcoholic beverages, is fermented from honey which creates a gluten-free drink with a smooth, clean taste. Breaking Brew Meadery serve on tap a rotating menu of chilled & lightly carbonated session meads (6-8% ABV) in a wide range of flavors. YOU CAN ALSO CALL IT HONEY WINE"

"This Addison outpost of the famous New York club offers the cream of the touring comic crop, hosting everyone from Richard Lewis to Lily Tomlin and Rob Schneider. But it's not only the major leaguers that draw a crowd, this place is a hotbed for the city's local pros as well. And the weekly line-ups (Wednesday through Sunday) go well beyond stand-up or open-mic– with everything from comedy magic to comedy hypnosis to comedy competitions that pit Dallas' best comedians against one another in a hilarious battle of wits."

"This Addison spot hosts big name stand-up comedians, improv workshops and magic shows. The club is located on the second floor of the building, right across from Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. A full-service bar and restaurant, this makes a great date night or night out with friends."

"Before the pandemic, a quest for an instagrammable S’morespresso could have led you to Civil Pour, a spacious venue with locally roasted coffee and beer on tap. High ceilings, white walls and a front wall of paned windows make it seem even larger, without diminishing the sense of warmth and welcome. A larger-than-life elephant mural on one wall symbolizes the commitment owners Nellie and Chad Montgomery made to never forget their customers and their community."

"Cadot Restaurant has all the smells and aromas of authentic French cuisine made in the kitchen and saved exquisitely in the dining room. When you think of Texas, you think of barbecues and burgers, but not quite a few people know that the state also holds some of the best French restaurants in America and Cadot is a top contender as one of the best. Being in a strip mall might catch people off-guard, but don’t let the location fool you; This five-star French restaurant has all the right ingredients in its menu to garner some of the pricier sides of dining."

"This polished Far North Dallas bistro is widely loved for its seamless service and consistently delicious food. Not only that, everything is sensibly priced, especially considering the quality of the offerings. The restaurant belongs to long-time chef Jean-Marie Cadot, whose culinary lineage includes stints in Dallas' top French restaurants as well as several of Paris' Michelin star establishments."

"We like Cadot because it is an elegant restaurant dishing out a global menu, including traditional French recipes. You can enjoy a beautiful meal here with your date without spending too much. What you should order…."