If you’re a craft beer fan, Bretton Woods Vacations is perfectly located for exploring many of the best breweries in northern New Hampshire. With more than 120 vacation rentals throughout the region, you’re never far from outstanding local beer, great food, and scenic mountain towns.
Schilling Beer Co. – Littleton
Housed in a beautifully restored 1797 grist mill along the Ammonoosuc River, Schilling specializes in European-inspired lagers and ales. The brewery campus includes multiple dining options, a tasting room, and some of the best wood-fired pizza in the area. Whether you’re enjoying a riverside pint or taking beer to go, Schilling is a must-visit destination for craft beer lovers.
Wildbloom Beer – Littleton
This small, intimate tasting room offers a more boutique craft beer experience. Wildbloom focuses on flavorful lagers and Belgian-inspired beers with an emphasis on local ingredients and creative flavors. It’s a hidden gem for beer enthusiasts seeking something unique and locally driven.
Rek-lis Brewing Company – Bethlehem
Located in the charming village of Bethlehem, Rek-lis features an ever-rotating draft list with something for every palate, from hop-forward IPAs to crisp lagers and classic ales. Their brewpub serves excellent smashburgers, sandwiches, and entrees, while the Pint House offers additional taps and a laid-back atmosphere. Outdoor seating is dog-friendly during the summer months.
Copper Pig Brewery – Lancaster
Set in the basement of a historic brick bank building, Copper Pig Brewery offers constantly rotating beers and seasonal specialties. In warmer months, the riverside patio overlooking the Israel River is an ideal spot to relax with a pint and a meal in the heart of Lancaster.
Big Day Brewing – Gorham
Operating out of a renovated mid-century auto body shop, Big Day Brewing combines a fun, open atmosphere with excellent beer and food. Their IPAs are particularly popular, and the menu ranges from flatbreads and pub classics to homemade whoopie pies.
Ledge Brewing Company – Intervale
Just outside of North Conway, Ledge Brewing pairs a creative craft beer lineup with a taco-focused menu. It’s an easy and worthwhile stop before heading deeper into the Mount Washington Valley.
Moat Mountain Brewing Company – North Conway
One of the most recognizable craft breweries in New Hampshire, Moat Mountain is known statewide for its beers and hearty pub fare. Their North Conway brewery and restaurant features seasonal brews, house-smoked BBQ, and wood-fired pizzas.
Saco River Taphaus – North Conway
An extension of the Saco River Brewing team from Fryeburg, Maine, the Taphaus offers rotating drafts, seasonal releases, handmade pizzas, and sandwiches in a casual downtown setting.
Tuckerman Brewing Company – Conway
A longtime staple of the New Hampshire beer scene, Tuckerman has been brewing since 1998 and distributes throughout New England. Their brewery features an indoor tasting room, outdoor beer garden, live music venue, brewery tours, and brick-oven pizza made with dough crafted using Tuckerman Pale Ale.
Woodstock Inn Brewery – North Woodstock
A favorite stop near Lincoln and the White Mountains hiking corridor, Woodstock Inn Brewery combines a broad beer selection with a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s especially popular after a day outdoors.
Twin Barns Brewing North Taproom – North Woodstock
The northern taproom for Twin Barns Brewing offers a strong lineup of pilsners, blondes, Belgian whites, goses, and more. The in-house BBQ from Angry Hog BBQ makes it an easy stop for both food and beer.
Basecamp Brewing – Lincoln
Formerly known as One Love Brewery, Basecamp Brewing serves a wide variety of IPAs, ales, and porters alongside classic pub fare and comfort food. Its central Lincoln location makes it a convenient stop after hiking, skiing, or sightseeing.
Iron Furnace Brewing – Franconia
Iron Furnace Brewing is especially known for hop-forward beers and New England IPAs. Located just off I-93, it’s an easy stop between Franconia, Bethlehem, and Littleton. Their menu includes pizza, sandwiches, and elevated pub favorites.
Coös Brewing Company – Colebrook
For those venturing farther north toward Dixville Notch and the Great North Woods, Coös Brewing is well worth the drive. This newer brewery has quickly built a strong reputation for quality beer, friendly service, and a rotating selection available on tap or in growlers.
