Best Breweries in State College, PA
Looking for breweries in State College? Below you'll find 6 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Craft breweries with taprooms, tours, food trucks and cans to go. Pennsylvania has one of the largest numbers of craft breweries in the US.
This guide lists 6 breweries in and around State College, spread across 3 ZIP codes. 4 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 6 link to their own website, 5 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 6 Breweries in State College
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Antifragile Brewing Co
- Address 324 East Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 810-3075
- Website antifragilebrew.com
Opening hours
| Wed | 3 PM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu | 3 PM-10:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:10 AM-12 AM |
| Sat | 11:10 AM-12 AM |
| Sun | 1 PM-8 PM |
2 Otto's Pub & Brewery
- Address 2235 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
- Phone (814) 867-6886
- Website ottospubandbrewery.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
3 Happy Valley Brewing Company
- Address 137 Elmwood Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 234-4406
- Website happyvalleybeer.com
Opening hours
| Tue | 4 PM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 4 PM-9 PM |
| Thu | 4 PM-9 PM |
| Fri | 4 PM-9 PM |
| Sat | 4 PM-9 PM |
4 Voodoo Brewing Co
- Address 201 Elmwood Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 325-0162
- Website voodoobrewery.com
5 Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing Co.
- Address 1215 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
- Website marzonis.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10:30 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9:30 PM |
6 Boal City Brewing
- Address 281 Old Boalsburg Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827
- Website boalcitybrewing.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 3 PM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 2 PM-9 PM |
| Wed | 12 PM-9 PM |
| Thu | 3 PM-10 PM |
| Fri | 3 PM-11 PM |
| Sat | 12 PM-11 PM |
| Sun | 1 PM-8 PM |
How to choose breweries in State College
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in State College and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for State College
Demand for many services, from movers to cleaners to restaurants, rises and falls with the Penn State academic calendar, especially at move-in and move-out.
Book movers, hotels and restaurants well in advance around home football games, graduation and Arts Fest in July.
State College is in Centre County, and local phone numbers use the 814 area code. Popular areas include Downtown, College Heights, Highlands, Holmes-Foster, Penn State campus, Nittany Crossing, Park Forest.
Frequently asked questions
Which breweries in State College are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Antifragile Brewing Co, Otto's Pub & Brewery, Happy Valley Brewing Company, Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing Co., Boal City Brewing. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of State College do these breweries cover?
The breweries on this list are located in ZIP codes 16801, 16803, 16827. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many State College restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in State College?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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