The Greater Houston area boasts a number of breweries to visit. They range from the long-standing Saint Arnold Brewing Company near downtown Houston to the newly expanded Southern Star Brewing Co. in Conroe. Wine lovers can visit any of the wineries near Montgomery and Brenham as part of what is known as the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail.
Beer and Wine Festivals
Montgomery Wine and Music Fest
Sept. 17 • Historic Downtown Montgomery
www.experiencemontgomery.com
Craft beer and wine from Texas wineries and breweries are available at the annual festival. The event features live music and family-friendly entertainment options.
Tickets: Free (admission), $30 (wine package), $5 (wristband to purchase beer tickets)
Wine and Food Week
June 6-11 • Various locations, The Woodlands
www.wineandfoodweek.com
Presented by Food & Vine Time Productions, Wine and Food Week features seven days of events throughout The Woodlands. This year’s event theme is “New York State of Mind” and features events, such as Wine Walk at Market Street; Ladies of the Vine Tasting; and Sips, Suds and Tacos. A full list of events can be found online.
Tickets: Costs vary by event
The Woodlands Craft Beer and Music Festival
June 17-19 • Town Green Park, The Woodlands
www.woodlandscraftbeerfestival.com
The second annual festival features three days of live music, craft beer from numerous breweries and food from across Texas. Each day features a special theme, including “Flashback Friday,” “Home-brewed Houston” and “Pure Texas … Pure Country.” Beer samples from more than 30 brewers from across the country are available.
Tickets: $29-$49 (early bird)
Untapped Houston
Sept. 12 • Discovery Green, Houston
www.untapped-festival.com
A craft beer and music festival, Untapped Houston features access to live music and a beer sampling card. More than 275 beers are served in 2-ounce sample cups throughout the day with bands performing on two stages in Discovery Green.
Tickets: costs TBA
Breweries
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St., Houston
713-229-0868
www.8thwonderbrew.com
11 Below Brewing
6820 Bourgeois Road, Houston
281-444-2337
www.11belowbrewing.com
B-52 Brewing Co.
12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe
936-447-4677
www.b52brewing.com
Back Pew Brewing
26452 Sorters McClellan Road, Porter
281-608-7526
www.backpewbrewing.com
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.
5301 Nolda St., Houston
713-750-9795
www.buffalobayoubrewing.com
Copperhead Brewery
822 N. Frazier St., Conroe
281-919-6134
www.copperheadbrewery.com
Cycler’s Brewing
12684 FM 149, Montgomery
713-569-2485
www.cyclersbrewing.com
Karbach Brewing Co.
2032 Karbach St., Houston
713-680-2739
www.karbachbrewing.com
No Label Brewing Co.
5351 First St., Katy
281-693-7545
www.nolabelbrew.com
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave., Houston
713-686-9494
www.saintarnold.com
Southern Star Brewing Co.
3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe
936-441-2739
www.southernstarbrewing.com
Wineries
Bernhardt Winery
9043 CR 204, Plantersville
936-894-9829
www.bernhardtwinery.com
Cork This! Winery
21123 Eva St., Ste. 100, Montgomery
936-597-4030
www.corkthiswinery.com
Messina Hof Winery & Resort
4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan
800-736-9463
www.messinahof.com
Peach Creek Vineyards
2029 Peach Creek Road, College Station
936-825-3669
www.peachcreekvineyards.com
Pleasant Hill Winery
1441 Salem Road, Brenham
979-830-8463
www.pleasanthillwinery.com
Saddlehorn Winery
958 FM 1948 N., Burton
979-289-3858
www.saddlehornwinery.com
Windy Winery
4232 Clover Road, Brenham
979-836-3252
www.windywinery.com
Wine Tasting Rooms
Cellar Twenty Four
6700 Woodlands Parkway, Ste. 210, The Woodlands
281-419-9966
www.cellar-24.com
Cozy Grape Wine Bar & Bistro
14340 Liberty St., Montgomery
832-461-9892
www.cozygrape.com
Crescent Moon Wine Bar and Restaurant
440 Rayford Road, Ste. 115A, Spring
281-364-9463
www.crescentmoonwinebar.com
Crisp
2520 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
832-562-2520
www.crispwoodlands.com
Cru Food and Wine Bar
9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 650, The Woodlands
281-465-9463
www.cruawinebar.com
Crush Wine Lounge
20 Waterway Ave., Ste. 200, The Woodlands
281-362-7874
www.thecrushbar.com
Genuwine Tasting Room
6503 FM 1488, Ste. 401, Magnolia
832-934-2675
www.mygenuwine.com
The Ranchers Daughter
14387 Liberty St., Montgomery
936-449-4100
www.ranchersdaughter.net
Vidavino Wine Bar
469 FM 1488, Ste. 106, The Woodlands
936-224-6900
www.vidavino1488.com
Wild Stallion Vineyards
5969 W. Rayford Road, Spring
281-803-9463
www.wildstallionvineyards.com
