Breweries in NJ are having a moment—tasting rooms or beer gardens are popping up all over the Garden State, giving you the chance to try a local craft brew. What makes these special is that brewers use innovative methods to infuse fresh flavors with hops and grains, creating one-of-a-kind brews like refreshing cranberry Belgians or pumpkin spice Lagers. And like wineries, breweries will give you a peek at the process on tours with tastings where you can try a flight, fill your growler from the tap, or load up on branded gear (we see you, Cape May Brewery). Not into beer? The recent hard seltzer craze has spread to most breweries and offers a refreshing alternative to a cold, foamy one. So gather your pals together for mom’s night out, schedule date night with your S.O., or even round up your crew for a weekend afternoon trip to a family-friendly brewery in NJ. And if wine is more your speed, check out our guide to New Jersey wineries and vineyards. (feature photo credit: Istock/Eddie Hernandez)
Breweries in NJ: Relax with a cold one
Breweries in Northern NJ
Angry Erik Brewing
Outdoor and indoor seating: Thursdays 5 PM – 8 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
2 Camre Dr., Hampton Township, NJ 07860
(862) 432-9003
Bolero Snort
Tap/tasting room: Mondays to Wednesdays 1 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays 1 PM – 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Tours available: To drink at the brewery, you must take a tour (once per calendar year).
316 20th St., Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 464-0639
Brix City Brewing
Taproom and beer garden: Mondays to Wednesdays 2 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays to Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM Tours available: To drink at the brewery, you must take a self-guided tour (once per calendar year).
4 Alsan Way, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 440-0865
Cricket Hill Brewery
Taproom, outdoor beer garden, and indoor seating: Thursdays 3 PM – 6 PM; Fridays 3 PM – 8 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 7 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
24 Kulick Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 276-9415
Czig Meister Brewery
Tasting Room and Biergarten (indoor and outdoor seating): Wednesdays 2 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 2 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Self-guided tours available.
106 Valentine St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 651-5492
Departed Soles Brewing Company
Tasting room, outdoor and (limited) indoor seating: Mondays to Thursdays 3 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 2 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM
150 Bay St., #2A, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 479-8578
Ghost Hawk Brewing Company
Taproom, indoor and outdoor seating: Mondays and Tuesdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM -10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
321 River Rd., Unit 6, Clifton, NJ 07014
(973) 259-6037
Fort Nonsense Brewing Company
Taproom and beer garden: Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Guided tours available.
220 Franklin Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
(862) 397-4777
Four City Brewing Company
Taproom (indoor and outdoor seating): Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
55 South Essex Ave., Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 630-1411
Hackensack Brewing
Outdoor Biergarten and inside taproom: Mondays to Fridays 4:30 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 2 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM
78 Johnson Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 880-1768
Ramstein Brewing Company
Taproom: Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays 2 PM – 6 PM
22 Park Pl., Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-7400
Invertase Brewing Company
Tap/tasting room: Thursdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM
51 N. Broad St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 349-0067
Jersey Girl Brewing
Tap/tasting room: Wednesdays and Thursdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
426 Sand Shore Rd., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 591-4186
Magnify Brewing
Taproom: Wednesdays to Thursdays 2 PM – 8 PM; Fridays 2 PM – 8 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Beer garden: Open Fridays and Saturdays
1275 Bloomfield Ave., Building 7, Unit 40C, Fairfield, NJ 07004
info@magnifybrewing.com
Man Skirt Brewing
Tasting room (indoor and outdoor seating): Tuesdays to Thursdays 3 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 3 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
144 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 989-0286
Montclair Brewery
Indoor and outdoor seating: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 PM – 10 PM; Fridays 3 PM – 11 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 11 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 9 PM
101 Walnut St., Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 850-0541
Muckraker Beermaker
Indoor and outdoor seating: Fridays 4 PM – 8 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
12 Cork Hill Rd., Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 662-9888
New Jersey Beer Co.
Tasting room (outdoor): Wednesdays 5:30 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 2 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 2 PM – 7 PM, Tours available.
4201 Tonnelle Ave. (entrance on 43rd St.), North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 758-8342
Seven Tribesmen Brewery
Taproom and beer garden: Mondays to Thursdays 4 PM – 10 PM; Fridays 2 PM – 11 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 11 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
1151 NJ-23, Wayne, New Jersey 07470
(973) 706-7337
Twin Elephant Brewing Company
Taproom: Wednesdays 3 PM – 10 PM; Thursdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 11 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM, Family-friendly: Saturdays 12 PM – 5 PM, Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM
13 Watchung Ave., Chatham Borough, NJ 07928
(973) 507-9862
Cheers to outdoor fun at Last Wave Brewing Co. Photo Credit: @lastwavebrewing
Breweries in Central NJ
13th Child Brewery
Taproom and Beer Garden: Wednesdays to Fridays 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 2 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM.
345 South Main St., Monroe Township, NJ 08094
(856) 237-5429
Asbury Park Brewery
Temporarily closed to the public while the tasting room is being built.
810 Sewall Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 455-5571
Ashton Brewing Company
Taproom: Wednesdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays 4 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 2 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1:30 PM – 7 PM
600 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 694-1221
Backward Flag Brewing
Tasting Room: Thursdays 4 PM – 10 PM; Fridays 2 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
699 Challenger Way, Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 622-8911
Bradley Brew Project
Tasting Room: Tuesdays to Thursdays 4 PM – 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 1 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM
714 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 455-8047
Bull N Bear Brewery
Indoor and outdoor seating: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
425 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 219-4255
Carton Brewing
Taproom: Wednesdays and Thursdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 5 PM
6 East Washington Ave., Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
(732) 654-2337
Climax Brewing
Tours and tastings: Fridays 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
112 Valley Rd., Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 620-9585
Conclave Brewing
Taproom: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
11 Minneakoning Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 392-0893
Dark City Brewing Co.
Taproom: Thursdays and Fridays 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
1001 Main St., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 455-3792
Highrail Brewing Company
Taproom and outdoor (streetside) seating: Thursdays 5 PM – 8 PM; Fridays 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
20 Main St., High Bridge, NJ 08829
(908) 797-0464
Icarus Brewing
Tasting Room and Beer Garden: Mondays 2 PM – 8 PM; Tuesdays through Thursdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
1790 Swarthmore Ave., Unit 3 Lot 2, Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 276-6273
Jersey Cyclone Brewing Company
Tasting Room (outdoor and indoor seating): Mondays to Wednesdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays 4 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 3 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
14 Worlds Fair Dr., Unit J, Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 982-4116
Jughandle Brewing Co.
Taproom and tours (guided and self-guided): Tuesdays to Thursdays 2 PM – 8 PM; Fridays 2 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM. To drink in the brewery, you must take a tour (each time).
4043 RT-33, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
(732) 898-2220
Last Wave Brewing Co.
Tasting Room and outdoor Beer Garden: Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
601 Bay Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 450-8600
Lions Roar Brewing Company
Beer Garden: Tuesdays 6 PM – 10 PM; Wednesdays and Thursdays 5 PM – 10 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 8 PM
517-519 S Ave. W, Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 591-6344
Lone Eagle Brewing
Tap/tasting room: Tuesdays to Thursdays 4 PM – 10 PM; Fridays 2 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Tours available: To drink in the tasting room, you must take a tour of the brewery.
44 Stangl Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 237-2255
Odd Bird Brewing
Onsite pours: Thursdays and Fridays, 4 PM – 7 PM; Saturdays, 1 PM – 7 PM. Tours available: To drink at the brewery, you must take a tour (once per year).
10 Risler St., Stockton, NJ 08559
adam@oddbirdbrewing.com
Old Hights Brewing Co.
Taproom and Beer Garden: Wednesdays to Fridays 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
123 West Ward St., Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 469-5976
River Horse Brewing Co.
Tasting Room: Thursdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 2 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
2 Graphics Dr., Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 883-0890
Screamin’ Hill Brewery
Taproom: Fridays 3 PM – 8 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 6:30 PM
83 Emleys Hill Rd., Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
(609) 401-2025
Toms River Brewing
Taproom/beer garden: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3 PM – 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Self-guided brewery tours available.
1540 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 608-1004
Two Ton Brewing Co.
Taproom, indoor seating, and outdoor beer garden: Thursdays 5 PM – 8 PM; Fridays 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
730 Federal Ave., Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 241-1614
Untied Brewing Co.
Indoor and outdoor taproom: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4 PM – 10 PM; Thursdays 4 PM – 11 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 11 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM
140 Spring St., Unit C., New Providence, NJ 07974
Info@untiedbrewingco.com
Wet Ticket Brewery
Tasting Room: Wednesdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays 4 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM, Beer garden: Fridays 4 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM
1435 Main St., Rahway, NJ 07065
(848) 666-7141
Yale Terrace Brewery
Indoor and outdoor seating: Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 8 PM, Tours available.
26 Eastman St., Cranford, NJ 07016
(973) 996-8601
Enjoy one of the largest tasting rooms in NJ at Cape May Brewing Co.
Breweries in Southern NJ
7 Mile Brewery
Tasting Room and outdoor seating: Mondays to Thursdays 2 PM – 8 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
3156 Route 9 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
(609) 365-7777
Axe & Arrow
Taproom, outdoor patio, and tours: Wednesdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 3 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 8 PM
105 W. High St., Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 243-2615
Cape May Brewing Co.
Tasting Room and Beer Garden: Sundays to Thursdays 12 PM – 7 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM – 8 PM, Brewtanical Garden: Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 7 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
409 Breakwater Rd., Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 849-9933
Chimney Rustic Ales
Taste Room: Mondays to Wednesdays 4 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM
15 Horton St., Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 270-7454
Coho Brewing Co.
Tasting Room (indoor and outdoor seating): Mondays to Thursdays 2 PM – 7 PM; Fridays and Saturdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM
28 Indian Trail Rd., Unit 103, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 264-6480
Devil’s Creek Brewery
Tasting Room (indoor and outdoor seating) and tours: Wednesdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 5 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 6 PM
1 Powell Ln., Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 425-2520
Eclipse Brewing
Tasting Room (indoor and outdoor seating): Mondays to Wednesdays 4 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM
25 East Park Ave., Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 662-7453
Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing
Tasting Room (indoor and outdoor seating): Mondays 4 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM
1940 Olney Ave., Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 437-0709
Garden State Beer Company
Tasting Room: Mondays to Fridays, 3 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM, Tours available: To drink in the tasting room, you must take a tour (each time).
247 East White Horse Pike, Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 232-2337
Glasstown Brewing Company
Tap/Tasting Room: Mondays to Wednesdays 2 PM – 8 PM; Thursdays to Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
10 Peterson St., Millville, NJ 08302
(856) 327-7770
Ludlam Island Brewery
Tastings and tours: Daily 12 PM – 8 PM.
9 Stoney Ct., Unit C.
Ocean View, NJ 08230
(609) 263-6969
Lunacy Brewing Company
Indoor and outdoor seating: Wednesdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays and Fridays 5 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 5 PM
1500 Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
(856) 617-0681
Mechanical Brewery
Indoor and outdoor seating: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 3 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
5 Perina Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 389-4151
Neck of the Woods Brewing
Tasting Room: Mondays and Tuesdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Wednesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM. Tours: A tour is required on the first visit to the brewery, and then once a year.
614 Lambs Rd., Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 553-6275
Red White & Brew Beer Company
Taproom and Beer Garden: Wednesdays to Fridays 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 9 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
100 West Merchant St., Audubon, NJ 08106
(856) 547-3409
Slack Tide Brewing Company
Tasting Room: Daily 12 PM – 8 PM
1072 Route 83, Unit 3, Clermont, NJ 08210
(609) 478-2343
Spellbound Brewing
Tours and tastings: Wednesdays to Fridays 3 PM – 9 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 8 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 5 PM
10 Lippincott Ln., Unit 12, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 832-0077
Third State Brewing
Tasting Room: Wednesdays 5 PM – 9 PM; Thursdays 4 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 2 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 5 PM
352 High St., Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-1620
Tonewood Brewing
Oaklyn Tasting Room: Tuesdays to Fridays 4 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 7 PM
Barrington Tasting Room: Tuesdays to Thursdays 4 PM – 10 PM; Fridays 1 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 12 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 12 PM – 8 PM
215 West Clinton Ave., Oaklyn, NJ 08107
50 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ 08007
info@tonewoodbrewing.com
Vinyl Brewing Co.
Tasting Room and outdoor seating: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3 PM – 9 PM; Fridays 3 PM – 10 PM; Saturdays 1 PM – 10 PM; Sundays 1 PM – 7 PM
300B 12th St., Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 666-5460
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