How often have you asked yourself, “Where is the best place to get a beer?” Well, we will do the heavy lifting for you! Over the next several months we will be on the hunt for the best of the best and this month we are rounding up some of the best places to get craft beer in Hancock County!
Findlay Brewing Company
227 1/2 N. Main St.
Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m.
Could we start any list about craft beer without highlighting Findlay’s only brewery? Findlay Brewing Company is prepping for their big move to a new (and larger) space, but for now they are currently only open for growler fills. Purchase a growler on site, or bring one from home, and fill it up with Findlay Brewing Company’s delicious beer to enjoy at home. Bonus: Findlay Brewing beer can frequently be found on tap at several of the locations listed below! Facebook.com
The Gathering
114 E. Main Cross St.
Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5 – 9 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m.
Everyone knows to head to The Gathering for a great meal, but they are also home to a large craft beer selection! Pick a favorite and then venture upstairs to the Anvil or around the corner to Gathering Wine for a new view with the same great food and drinks! FindlayGathering.com
West End Tavern
506 W. Main Cross St.
Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
This local joint is a favorite of many and for good reason – the food is good and the drinks are cold, including plenty of choices for craft beer lovers. Pick your favorite beer, find a favorite chair, and soon West End Tavern may be your favorite spot. Facebook.com
Legend’s Steakhouse and Sports Bar
411 S. Main St.
Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
One of the newest spots in Findlay to get a craft beer, Legend’s is not only a steakhouse and bar, it is also home to the Hancock Sports Hall of Fame! So pick out a new favorite craft beer, pick a good spot for the game, or wander around and learn more about Hancock County’s sports history! LegendsFindlay.com
Alexandria’s
132 E. Crawford St.
Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday, Noon – 2 a.m.
Sunday, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Alexandria’s is a great place to lounge with friends and enjoy a unique craft beer. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable about what is on tap and can give recommendations based on your tastes. While Alexandria’s is located on the ground floor of 132 E. Crawford, you would be remiss to not venture upstairs to The Upper Deck Sports Bar or La Vista Rooftop Tiki Bar for the same great food and drinks as Alexandria’s, but a totally different atmosphere. La Vista is open seasonally and both bars have slightly varied hours! See what is on tap today! AlexandriasFindlay.com
Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill
900 Interstate Dr.
Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – Midnight
Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Order a pizza, sandwich, wings, or some cheesy barrel fries to accompany your favorite craft beer! Whether you want something on draft or in a bottle, you’ll be sure to find your tried and true favorite – and maybe something new as well! BeerBarrelPizza.com
Logan’s Irish Pub
414 S. Main St.
Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
A natural selection at Logan’s may be a Guinness, but expand outside your comfort zone and try something new! Logan’s has a wide selection of craft beer to choose from, see what is on tap today! LogansIrishPubFindlay.com
Fireside Brick Oven Pub and Grill
331 S. Main St.
Coming Soon!
Soon in Downtown Findlay you will not only be able to enjoy Brick Oven pizza, but also craft beer of your choice to wash it down with! Fireside Brick Oven Pub and Grill will feature a rapid fire brick oven as well as a wide selection of craft beers to enjoy. They will be opening soon! FindlayFireside.com
Take some home!
We already mentioned growler fills at Findlay Brewing Company above, but you can also have your growler filled at the Great Scot on Broad Avenue. They have 3 – 5 craft beers on tap and you can purchase a growler to have it filled or bring your own, in addition to their bottle selection. The Wine Merchant also has an extensive supply of different craft beers that change seasonally for you to purchase and take home. Or, chat with Bill Wolf at Wolfie’s Nuts and find the right brew for you. Bill will special order your favorite in, or he will find something that is the perfect fit…or show you how to brew your own!
What goes well with a tall glass of beer? Pizza and Tacos! Check out our round ups for the best spot for those, as well as the other topics in our “On the Hunt” series. Looking for something to do? Make plans this weekend to enjoy live music in Hancock County, or attend one of the many events taking place!