Sip, Savor & Soak Up the Sun at NEPA’s Outdoor Brewery Taprooms & Beer Gardens
There’s nothing like a cold craft beer and a little sunshine to make a NEPA summer weekend complete. Luckily, local breweries across the region are serving up both in style with outdoor patios, beer gardens, and taproom decks that make the most of the warm weather. Whether you’re looking for a chill afternoon with friends, a dog-friendly patio to bring your pup, or a place where the kids can play while you sip, the Northeastern PA brewery scene has you covered with its outdoor brewery taprooms.
Expect more than just great beer—think lawn games like cornhole and giant Jenga, cozy firepits for cooler evenings, and live music that brings the vibe together. Many spots also offer food trucks, local bites or full kitchens to keep the good times going.
Make the most of patio season and plan a few stops along the DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop. It’s your guide to finding fresh pints, outdoor fun, and unforgettable summer hangouts all across the region.
Dallas, PA
Kick back in the shade of the iconic twin stacks on the cozy, front porch-style patio at Back Mountain Brewing Company, a popular Dallas brewpub.
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Milford, PA
Grab a picnic table on the expansive patio or cozy up by a firepit and breathe in the fresh Pocono Mountain air at Back Road Brewing in Milford.
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Tannersville, PA
Order some delicious, fresh-smoked BBQ, challenge friends to a game of Wiffleball or pickleball, or just relax with a cold patio beer Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville.
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Hanover Twp., PA
Check out the super cool fire tables and snag some pit-smoked BBQ on the gorgeous, covered patio at Benny Brewing Company, a long-standing, craft beer staple in Hanover Twp.
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Berwick, PA
Soak in the panoramic hillside views of the lower Wyoming Valley and Susquehanna River at Berwick Brewing Company and catch some live music on this legendary brewery’s covered back patio.
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Pittston, PA
Slip out onto the cozy, porch-style patio for a pint and a little fresh air tucked away on the shady side of the brewery at Blind Cat Beer Co. in Downtown Pittston.
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Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA
Look out over the Wyoming Valley from this church courtyard-turned chill beer garden at Breaker Brewing Company in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
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Jim Thorpe, PA
Grab a cold liter and head outside to the shady, picnic table-parking lot-patio setup at Bright Path Brewing, a popular Jim Thorpe brewpub.
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Scranton, PA
Choose from several spacious decks or the awesome Lighthouse Tiki Bar at Cooper’s Family Brewing in Scranton. While you’re there, grab a bite to eat from the famous Cooper’s Seafood House.
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Madison Twp., PA
Chill on the spacious, covered patio just steps from the brewhouse (and goats) and enjoy live, local music and tranquil lake views at Curran Brewing in Madison Twp.
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Shickshinny, PA
Snag a few beers and a few seats by the firepit on the roomy back patio and listen to some live music, or play a little outdoor trivia at Five Mountain Brewing Company in Shickshinny.
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Scranton, PA
Bring your pups along for a little outdoor fun on the spacious patio at Groove Brewing in Scranton. The garage-turned brewery opens up to create an inside/outside space.
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Lehighton, PA
Chill by the firepit or in a comfy chair under the shady pavilion on this unique, wooded patio at Half Barrel Brewing Company in Lehighton.
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Greentown, PA
Head out to the Pocono Mountains and find yourself a table on the sunny patio at Jam Room Brewing. The brewpub also features regular live music and delicious eats.
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Scott Twp., PA
Head to the rolling hills of Northern Lackawanna County and bring your beers out to a picnic table on the side patio for a little cornhole and sunshine at Last Minute Brewing in Scott Twp.
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Milford, PA
Soak in the green beauty of the eastern Pocono Mountains on the expansive, patio just steps from the Delaware River at Log Tavern Brewing Co. in Milford, or check out their Log Tavern Brewing Co. Taproom and patio in Tafton.
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Bloomsburg, PA
Make a night of it on the quiet fenced-in patio at Marley’s Brewery and Grille in Bloomsburg. Sip through a tasty brewpub tap list and fill up on bites from their extensive menu.
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Stroudsburg, PA
Take in panoramic views of the lush Pocono Mountain hillsides on the massive back porch and patio at Mountain View Brewery, a popular craft brewery, winery and distillery in Stroudsburg.
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Forty Fort, PA
Make your way to the spacious, lighted back patio at Old Fort Brewing Company in Forty Fort for a few cold pints of brewery-fresh beer and a game of cornhole.
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Tamaqua, PA
Grab a comfy patio table, soak in the surrounding mountain scenery and enjoy a few tasty beers on the shady, lighted side patio at Revere Brewery in Tamaqua.
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Honesdale, PA
Pull up a chair under an umbrella and enjoy the quiet of the Pocono Mountains or just watch the old trains roll by while sippin’ on fresh beers from Runaway Train Brewery.
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Tamaqua, PA
Bring friends, fill up on tasty beers and grab a seat at an authentic Oktoberfest picnic table on the private, lighted backyard patio at Stoker’s Brewing Company in Tamaqua.
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Pittston, PA
All the taproom fun explodes into the expansive parking lot patio during the warmer months at the iconic Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston. And don’t forget to check out the SBC Beer Garden at Maiolatesi in Scott Twp.
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Shawnee on the Delaware, PA
Enjoy picturesque views of the Delaware River and surrounding mountains on the cozy patio at ShawneeCraft Brewing in Shawnee on the Delaware in the Pocono Mountains.
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Bloomsburg, PA
Sip pints and soak up the peace and tranquility of a warm day on the rural farmhouse patio at Turkey Hill Brewing Company in Bloomsburg.
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Scranton, PA
Enjoy the summer sun on Scranton’s South Side with a few cold beers, a bite to eat and maybe a little live, local music at Voodoo Brewing Company.
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Hawley, PA
Grab a table, try a few pints or a flight and indulge in a few menu favorites on the expansive outdoor beer garden at Wallenpaupack Brewing Company in Hawley.
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Article updated from its original version published on 5/6/24.
