Local Breweries & Craft Beer in Syracuse NY & Central New York
Brewpubs, Taprooms & Craft Spots
Craft Breweries Near Syracuse & in Central New York
Syracuse and Onondaga County boast a thriving craft beer scene with dozens of local breweries offering everything from classic ales and IPAs to experimental sours, ciders, and stouts. As of March 2026, these taprooms and brewpubs provide welcoming spaces for tastings, events, live music, and food trucks — many are family- and dog-friendly. Highlights include Middle Ages (Syracuse's oldest independent brewery), Talking Cursive (downtown vibe), and Freight Yard (right in Clay). Most are within 10–30 minutes from Clay, Liverpool, Cicero, and Dewitt.
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Featured Breweries Near Syracuse
Top local craft spots for beer, taprooms, and events in CNY.
Middle Ages Brewing Company – Syracuse
Syracuse's oldest continuously operating independent brewery (since 1995) — wide range of British-style ales, IPAs, stouts, with live music and events. Official Website – Middle Ages Brewing
Talking Cursive Brewing Company – Syracuse
Downtown taproom with creative beers, seltzers, ciders — relaxed vibe, often with food trucks and events. Official Website – Talking Cursive Brewing
Freight Yard Brewing – Clay
Right in Clay — craft beers with a modern taproom feel, great for locals and visitors. Official Website – Freight Yard Brewing
Bullfinch Brewpub
Location: 306 Hiawatha Blvd W, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 217-5535
Type: Brewpub
Classic brewpub with house beers, food, and a welcoming atmosphere near downtown.
Buried Acorn Brewing Company
Location: 881 Van Rensselaer St, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 552-1499
Type: Brewery & taproom
Creative craft beers in a relaxed taproom setting — popular for IPAs and seasonal releases.
Critz Farms Brewing & Cider Co.
Location: 3232 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Phone: (315) 662-3355
Type: Farm brewery & cidery
Farm-fresh beers and hard ciders on a scenic farm — great for tastings and events.
Eastwood Brewing Company
Location: 108 Walter Dr, Syracuse, NY 13206
Type: Brewery & taproom
Neighborhood brewery with a solid lineup of craft beers — local favorite in Eastwood.
Four Grand Wine & Cidery (Abbott Farms)
Location: 3275 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: (315) 638-7783
Type: Cidery & winery
Farm-based cidery with hard ciders and wines — scenic spot near Baldwinsville.
Freight Yard Brewing
Location: 4975 NY-31, Clay, NY 13041
Phone: (315) 699-7167
Type: Brewery & taproom
Local craft brewery in Clay — modern taproom with a range of beers and welcoming vibe.
Full Boar Craft Brewery & Tap Room
Location: 628 S Main St, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: (315) 802-4784
Type: Brewery & taproom
Craft beers with a fun, community-focused taproom in North Syracuse.
Hot House Brewing at Barone Gardens
Location: 6200 S Bay Rd, Cicero, NY 13039
Phone: (315) 288-5929
Type: Brewery & taproom
Garden-setting brewery with creative beers — relaxed spot in Cicero.
Lakeland Winery
Location: 877 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209
Phone: (315) 487-2884
Type: Winery & tasting room
Local wines with a tasting room near the fairgrounds — great for wine lovers.
Local 315 Brewing Company
Location: 3160 Warners Rd, Warners, NY 13164
Phone: (315) 468-2337
Type: Brewery & taproom
Craft beers with a focus on local ingredients — welcoming taproom near Syracuse.
Meier’s Creek Brewing - Inner Harbor
Location: 720 Van Rensselaer St, Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: (315) 913-3509
Type: Brewery & taproom
Modern brewery with a wide range of craft beers — Inner Harbor location.
Red Hawk Brewing
Location: 4504 Bussey Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215
Phone: (315) 491-5158
Type: Brewery & taproom
Craft beers in a relaxed setting — south-side Syracuse favorite.
Seneca St Brew Pub
Location: 315 E Seneca St, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 682-6968
Type: Brewpub
Brewpub with house beers and food — east-side Manlius spot.
The SingleCut Barn
Location: 604 E Seneca St, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 692-4008
Type: Brewery & taproom
Barn-style brewery with craft beers — welcoming Manlius location.
Skaneateles Brewery
Location: 4022 Mill Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Phone: (315) 975-1747
Type: Brewery & taproom
Craft beers in scenic Skaneateles — great lakeside vibe.
Stout Beard Brewing Company
Location: 715 Old Liverpool Rd STE B1, Liverpool, NY 13088
Phone: (315) 214-3769
Type: Brewery & taproom
Local craft beers in Liverpool — friendly taproom atmosphere.
Willow Rock Brewing Company
Location: 115 Game Rd, Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (315) 928-6948
Type: Brewery & taproom
Relaxed modern brewpub with award-winning beers (e.g., Farmhouse Ale) — family- and dog-friendly.
WT Brews - Baldwinsville
Location: 18 E Genesee St, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: (315) 720-3264
Type: Brewery & taproom
Craft beers in downtown Baldwinsville — local favorite taproom.