Local Guide

Breweries

Paso's craft beer scene, from Firestone Walker to nano-breweries.

The Paso area's craft beer scene is booming, with everything from big-name breweries to hidden nano-breweries, cider houses, and self-pour taprooms.

Firestone Walker

Paso's most well-known brewery offers tours, a full restaurant, and over 20 beers on tap — don't miss the iconic 805 or Parabola stout.

A lively spot in Tin City with great beer, live music, food trucks, and a spacious beer garden perfect for relaxing afternoons.

Family-friendly brewery in Atascadero with arcade games, mini bowling, great food, and award-winning beer like Pine Mountain IPA.

More of a bar than a brewery, but it still offers draft beer, bar snacks, and live music in an easygoing tavern with an outdoor patio.

Relaxed Atascadero brewery with rotating beers, live music, and food trucks — all in a welcoming outdoor beer garden setting.

An intimate, appointment-only tasting experience in Atascadero, offering fresh, small-batch beers in a speakeasy-style space.

A laid-back downtown Paso spot with easy-drinking beers, a spacious beer garden, and frequent live music and food vendors.

Not a brewery, but a favorite cider house offering crisp, creative hard ciders in a fun, energetic Tin City tasting room.

Self-pour beer bar in downtown Paso featuring dozens of taps with rotating craft beers and ciders — great for casual tastings.