Updated November 15, 2026 · 10 local picks
Reno has a strong craft beer scene for a city its size, and much of it sits within walking distance of downtown. East 4th Street, the old Lincoln Highway route through town, has become a hub for breweries, distilleries and bars in converted industrial buildings, often called the Brewery District. More taprooms are scattered around downtown, and Sparks and Meadowood have their own.
Here are the breweries, taprooms, distilleries and the meadery in our listings. We list them by place and type only; for what's on tap, events and food, check each business's own site. Please drink responsibly and plan a ride home. Reno's rideshare and transit options make that easy downtown.
Breweries, taprooms and distilleries
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Pub · Downtown Reno
A brewery and distillery pub on East 4th Street, one of the anchors of the 4th Street brewery cluster.
325 East 4th Street, RenoView listing - 2
Bar · Downtown Reno
A meadery bar on East 4th Street. Mead is a nice change of pace on a 4th Street crawl.
401 East 4th Street, RenoView listing - 3
Pub · Downtown Reno
A brewery taproom on East 5th Street, a block off 4th Street.
840 East 5th Street, RenoView listing - 4
Pub · Downtown Reno
A brewery taproom on East 5th Street, close to Pigeon Head.
360 East 5th Street, RenoView listing - 5
Pub · Downtown Reno
A distillery and brewery on Mill Street, a short walk south of the 4th Street cluster.
490 Mill Street, RenoView listing - 6
Brewery · Downtown Reno
A brewery on East 2nd Street on the east side of downtown.
785 East 2nd Street, RenoView listing - 7
Brewery · Downtown Reno
A brewery on South Arlington Avenue, just west of downtown near the river.
475 South Arlington Avenue, RenoView listing - 8
Pub · Meadowood
A brewpub on South Virginia Street in the Meadowood area. Its listed hours start at lunchtime most days.
5525 South Virginia Street, RenoView listing - 9
Brewery · Sparks
A brewery on South Rock Boulevard in Sparks, open afternoons and evenings per its listing.
380 South Rock Boulevard, SparksView listing - 10
Distillery · Meadowood
A distillery and barrel house on Longley Lane in the Meadowood area.
4690 Longley Lane, RenoView listing
Planning a brewery crawl
The easiest crawl starts on East 4th Street and works through the taprooms on 4th and 5th Streets and Mill Street; most are a few minutes apart on foot. Brewers Cabinet sits on the other side of downtown, near the Truckee River, and is a natural add-on if you're also heading to the Riverwalk District.
Great Basin, High Mark and Revision are farther out, so plan those as separate stops by car or rideshare. Many taprooms are family-friendly during the day but have their own policies, so check before bringing kids or dogs.
Why East 4th Street?
Before the interstate, East 4th Street carried the Lincoln Highway and later U.S. 40 through Reno, and it is still lined with older motels, warehouses and industrial buildings. Those big, inexpensive spaces suit brewing and distilling equipment, which is a large part of why so many producers have opened there. The street is still changing, so expect a mix of polished taprooms and blocks that are a work in progress.
More nightlife
For cocktail bars, pubs and late-night spots, browse the full bars and nightlife category, or see what's open around Midtown and Downtown on their neighborhood pages. Brewery owners can claim their listing for free to add tap lists, food trucks and events.
Business details come from our listings, compiled from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and businesses' own websites. Hours and offerings change; confirm with the business before you go. Places are chosen editorially and are not ranked or paid for, except listings marked Featured, which are paid placements.