10 Best Breweries in Tempe Town Lake

"In the Valley, O.H.S.O. is synonymous with “dog-friendly patio.” Each of the craft brewery and distillery’s locations has an expansive patio with its trademark orange umbrellas. And for your furry friends: complimentary treats and bowls of fresh water. The Paradise Valley and Gilbert locations also have yard game so humans can have fun, too.Must-order dish: Green chile pork with corn, cotija, rice, poblano aioli, pickled onions and tortillas ($15) Four Valley locations, ohsobrewery.com"

"O.H.S.O. Brewery is a mega-popular microbrewery, restaurant and general hang-out zone with a lively, dog-friendly patio. The extensive kitchen menu features a huge variety of eats. For starters, try the garlic pesto hummus."

"Various locationsWhat you're getting: Crab wontons, $3Monday through Friday, from 3-6pm, you can indulge in happy hour specials, including the crab wontons for just three bucks at O.H.S.O."

"This family-owned-and-operated brewery’s taproom in Old Town Scottsdale is a sleek, no-frills, all-about-the-beer kind of establishment serving 12 local beers all poured straight from the tanks. I suggest starting with the vibrantly colored Desert Rose, made with organic Arizona cactus fruit and other indigenous botanicals. Then order up the Hop Chowda IPA in your best Boston accent and prepare for a treat to your taste buds – this one packs a hoppy, juicy punch, with sweet mango and citrus flavors."

"For a craft brewery, there is a huge available selection of in-house brews to order at the bar. And if you’re indecisive (or just enjoy trying a lot of different beers) like me, you can order any 4 beers as a flight. The iconic beer here is the Desert Rose cactus ale, made with prickly pear from local cacti."

"You don’t need to be 21 to enjoy this brew pub at Seventh and Garfield streets — the food is as delicious as the beer. We recommend the vegetable pate, Phoenix French dip sandwich and Seventh Street Sliders. Those who are of age can sip on a rotating signature brew such as the Cherry Popper Porter and the Saison de Peche, made with Schnepf Farms peaches."

"The fresh fruit clafouti ($8) features seasonal fresh fruit and almonds as the star of this French custard tart, served with vanilla bean gelato."

"Patrons walk into the homey taproom of Wren House Brewing Co. and feel the stress of the day melt away. The owners Drew Pool, Bill Hammond, and head brewer Preston Theony transformed a 1920s home into a family-style tap room spotted with old chairs and one large and central wooden table. Though Wren House only opened in 2015, they’ve already gained a solid following and have made great efforts towards building the community in Phoenix."

"Anchored by a taproom the size of a big living room, Wren House has won a cult following. Its staple lager, Valley Beer, can be enjoyed at many top restaurants around town and reflects what Wren House does: make technically impressive beers. The simplest, by-the-book brew styles such as the Jomax stout and Spellbinder IPA stand out on the tap list."

"Peoria Artisan Brewery is a full-service brewpub that is comfortable and relatively spacious, with the bar located in the back corner. The bar also has a small patio area. A full menu offers standard American pub classics."

"Located near Tempe's Mill Avenue, this local brewery boasts a bustling patio that's packed with yard games, rings of camping chairs around fire pits, sports on TV and happy beer drinkers. Park your bike and bring your pooch – this patio is also dog-friendly. Pro tip: "Sunday Funday" is all-day happy hour."

"Monday – Thursday: 11:00a – 10:00p Friday & Saturday: 11:00a – 1:00a Sunday: 11:00a – 10:00p. 730 S Mill Ave #102 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 314-2337. (Check website for additional Arizona locations)"

"Restaurateur Julian Wright loves dogs so much that he frequently brings his own to work with him. And what did the brewery owner name his pooch?"

"If you've ever longed for a place that creates menu items from scratch, brews beer on site, tons of local pride, any combo of bowling, pool and shuffleboard, you can find it at a State 48 location. The Funk House, located at Westgate Entertainment District, is open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday."

"The westside-founded brewpub State 48 offers a variety of regional craft brews as well as, now, a few locations throughout the Valley. But it all started in Surprise. The 10 barrel system at the original location produces a solid lineup of house-made beers."

"A craft microbrewery with a retro gaming theme, 8-Bit Aleworks is Avondale's first brewery and the brainchild of Ryan and Krystina Whitten. The production-style facility located in an industrial complex (though still a microbrewery) focuses on small-batch craft beer. But it also offers a 46-seat tasting room equipped with plenty of gaming options to entertain guests while they drink."

"There are a lot of places to grab a burger in Phoenix (some are better than others), but our favorite place for a delicious, unforgettable burger is Paradise Valley Burger Company. It’s a little on the outskirts of town, but rest assured that this is one of the best burgers you’ll find in all of Phoenix. Order the burger brûleè- fried egg, bacon, onion, burnt sugar, and havarti all on a juicy beef patty."

"The humble beef frank can’t get much better than when it receives the bacon-wrapped Sonoran hot dog treatment. Sonoran dogs peak in metro Phoenix with the version served on the roadside at El Caprichoso. Lavished with toppings like beans and pico de gallo, finished with guacamole, crema, and a blizzard of cheese, it’s easy to overlook the true difference-maker of this hot dog: the bun."

"Tucson can rightfully claim to be the epicenter of the Sonoran hot dog trade, but we aren’t just serving chopped liver up here. Sonoran hot dogs abound, particularly late at night, when the air starts to cool and the temporary street stands set up shop. One crucial quality separates good from the great: toasting."

"The Sonoran hot dog has many possible looks and ingredients ingredients. One of Metro Phoenix’s undisputed favorites comes from El Caprichoso. Served from a cart until well after midnight, a plump dog appears in a wildly puffy char-marked bun, the meat nearly eclipsed under a tight zigzag of mayo."

"With a happy hour menu for every aspect of the restaurant, Kasai Japanese Steakhouse in Scottsdale is a great place to gather with friends on the spacious covered patio. The patio dining section features a mix of low and high-top tables, as well as heaters for chilly nights. The menu at Kasai includes sushi, teppanyaki and Asian fusion appetizers and entrees."

"Unfortunately not that pleased or satisfied with the service and food. We've come here multiple times and haven't had good experiences."

"Not every Japanese restaurant that cues up '80s hair metal is a trendoid rock-and-roll sushi bar. Boisterous, friendly and unpretentious, Tokyo Lobby is a West Valley stalwart that brings comfort and quality in equal measure. A dab of pickled wasabi or a bit of fresh jalapeño may sneak into your nigiri, but restrained creative touches like these are anchored by solid technique — flavorful rice, crisp nori and carefully carved seafood."

"Won’t you appreciate a sushi restaurant in Phoenix that takes you back to Tokyo just within minutes of tasting a well-prepared sushi meal?"

"Sushi Tokoro is a self-service sushi bar serving Japanese rice and noodle dishes. There are arrays of delicious sushi sold at affordable prices. They have a large variety of sushi prepared with the finest ingredients."

"This restaurant services the best vegetarian sushi in Phoenix. However, meat-eaters can enjoy the Sizzling Hawaii, Red Snapper, and Smoked Salmon rolls, among many other delicious sushi options."

"SEA LIFE is the world’s largest family of aquariums and includes SEA LIFE Aquariums in North America including SEA LIFE Arizona, Carlsbad, Charlotte-Concord, Dallas/Fort Worth, Kansas City, Mall of America, Michigan, New Jersey (opening soon), Orlando, and San Antonio (opening soon). From its origins in 1979 in Oban, Scotland, SEA LIFE now provides immersive marine experiences in nearly 50 locations in 17 countries around the world. We aim share our passion for the creatures of the oceans and to make our guests fall in love with them."

"Also in Tempe and an easy day out from Phoenix is this 2,415-cubic-metre aquarium, keeping sharks, rays, green sea turtles and all sorts of colourful tropical fish. The stars at SEA LIFE Arizona might be the seahorses, which have their own exhibit, Temple of the Seahorse, and are bred at the aquarium as part of a worldwide breeding programme. The Shoaling Ring is impressive, with hundreds of barred flagtails in one silvery mass, while the Interactive Tidepool lets you touch rockpool species like starfish and sea urchins."

"Once you’re done learning about all the animals that live on dry land, perhaps you’ll want to discover more about the creatures that live under the sea. The SEA LIFE Aquarium is the perfect place to do that. Transport yourself into the fascinating world of the ocean, where you’ll discover a wide variety of interesting sea-dwelling animals."

"Known for its interactive activities and the amazing range of lush greenery that encompass the entirety of the place, the Winifred Green Park is definitely one of the local favourites amidst the people who visit Phoenix. The interactive games and activities in the park are made in a way so that they can be played during any time of the day. Location: 1608 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029, USATimings: 5:30 AM to 10 PMEntry fee: Free"