Tonopah Brewing Company

So glad we gave this place a try, the food, beers and service were really good! For food our group ordered a french dip, chicken sandwiches, and a brewery burger, and we each thought our drinks, food and sides were really good. Clean and nice atmosphere too.

There is no way craft beer should be this good in the middle of nowhere! But it was. Kudos to the brewer, who was super interesting, knowledgeable and an amateur astronomer. We tried a taster flight of at least eight or ten beers and were super impressed. The sheer variety & quality were outstanding. And the service was top notch. Not to mention the excellent food. My French Dip and my wife’s Burger were as good or even better than any big city restaurant. What a gem hidden somewhere in the Great Basin & Mojave deserts!

The Tonopah Brewing Company is a wonderful place to get a draft beer, delicious scrumptious food, and the crew that works there is absolutely fantastic! They are truly making this place better and are striving towards greatness. I absolutely would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a wonderful meal, good drinks and a good time!

Love this place. Food is great but the staff and atmosphere are even better. Had the beer flights but fell in love with the blueberry cider. We will be coming back again for sure.

Lunch time stop resulted in my best decision all day. Tasted both the IPA and the Red. Tough choice, but went with the red. Had the Baja burger which was well prepared and tasty. Even the music was good. I'm impressed. I don't always give out fives, but Tonopah Brewing earned this one from me.

Amazing pizza (Area 51), great root beer and the different type of craft beer. If you’re stopping in this town get in there and try some of the free samples of beer! Really friendly server too!

Well, this is a great place. They make all their beer. Several different kinds on tap. Plus they serve some food. Very reasonably priced. Clean and friendly. Limited parking, no worries lots of space across the street by the gazebo.

Excellent food and beer! Asked for a mix of BBQ and hot wing sauce wings. They accommodated and were DELICIOUS! Beer was spot on too! 🍻

Wonderful beer and food. Service was a self serve style. You order at the bar pay and they bring it out. It was a brewery environment. Was just a chill place to hang out. Beer was great, for the kids the brewed root beer was awesome.

If you're looking for a quick drink I recommend the Marcy's playground. The food here is lacking quite a bit. I've recieved stale pretzel bites and cheese sauce with a thick crusty skin on top of it. There's usually only one person at the bar who takes food and drink orders for the entire restaurant so unfortunately the service can be slow at times.

Cold craft beer and delicious bar food. We were just driving through and needed an escape from the brutal summer heat. The AC was on full blast, music was playing, and we were warmly greeted as we stepped inside. This business is a tribute to those who came to Tonopah in search of fortune many years ago. Cheers to everyone who found themselves here. I'm not a beer girl at all but I can get down with some of the light and fruity ones. The Mango Tango is a light lager and was very refreshing. The Cherry 51 a Belgian with brewed cherries was tart and slightly sweet. I'd order both of these again. We split the Muckers French Dip sandwich and it was very filling. It came with a good amount of meat, cheese, horseradish cream, caramelized onions, au jus, and a very fresh side salad. Pro tip ~ FREE beer with Yelp checkin. Thank you so much!

Sonia was a wonderful, pleasant, friendly tap tender! The old bar, fixtures, and ambiance were cool and welcoming after a long day on the road. The beers were plentiful and tasted great! I had the hazy and hubby had another IPA. A gentleman down from us was enjoying the Red. It was happy hour, so we ordered the chips and queso and "pico" but what we got was great chips, canned warmed cheese sauce and a few tomatoes and green onions sprinkled over the chips "nacho" style... a little disappointing but ok, then we had the pepperoni pizza from the happy hour menu. That hit the spot. House sauce and house cheese?!? Yum! Perfectly toasted crust! Thank you! We will be back. Give it a try when you're in Tonopah. (Nevada not AZ).

Bonus point for finding this spot (thanks to Yelp) in a small town. Very friendly service, we enjoyed their classic burger, fries, and onion rings. The burger was properly cooked and seasoned, and just the right amount of messy. Onion rings were world class. I had an icy IPA.

Very disappointed. We stopped here 2 years ago and I left an amazing review then but not this time. After a long drive we were excited to come here again since it's right across the street from the BW. Come to find out, they changed their menu, no more bbq, it's all pizza, burgers and bar food. Big mistake! Bbq back then so good. We tried to order 2 French dips and we are told they are out of French dips! Then we get told the pizza oven is out of service so we did not stay. Next time please plan for more food (you shouldn't be running out of food on a Monday) and make sure the pizza oven works because at that point, all that's left to order is burgers! I hate to say this, but we will not be back if we pass through again. You need to step it up and you should have never changed the menu! Good luck!

Love this eatery. It's a much needed and mandatory stop when making the arduous drive from Vegas to Reno.

We didn't have any food just drinks. The service was excellent we sat at the bar. My husband asked what kind of light beer they had. Right away the bartender pour him a little sample. My husband liked the first one he tasted. I had ice tea. We were going to go back later for a meal but on the way there my husband spotted a Mexican food restaurant. So, it was Mexican food for us. There were people in there eating and the food did look good. I didn't hear anyone complain...that's a good sign. There was indoor and outdoor seating I also saw people outside with there dogs...pet friendly. It looked clean and the atmosphere was nice to sit have a drink and relax watch TV if you like.

Good spot at the halfway point between Vegas and Reno. Good beer list, decent food. Not sure I would go out of my way to come here, but good stopping point if you are making that drive.

This was a quick meal grab because I had somewhere to be and I wasn't expecting much with the menu changes and my last experiences here. The bartender was delightful as usual. The staff has usually been wonderful each time I have been here. To drink I had the Pick Axe Porter. I was excited to see that it was back as it is my favorite. To eat, ordered mainly off of the Happy Hour Menu. I had the Cheese Quesadilla, the Chips and Queso, and the Fried Cheese Curds (regular menu). The cheese quesadilla was perfectly toasted and filled with lots of melted cheese. The chips and queso was good but not what I expected. The chips were crispy and lightly salted. I was expecting white queso (or white cheese dip as some say) not the orange sauce with a bite that the chips came with. It was good, but not what I expected which was a let down. The fried cheese curds were good and seasoned well. Tonopah Brewing is still not high up on my list, but this visit definitely placed it back on my radar and I will be coming back again soon.

The menu showing was two years old and not available for what we went there for. So we left. Looks like a great locals hangout and bar for hamburgers.

Tonopah brewing is the place to be! We have had their beers at various events but had not made it down to check out until now. This unassuming roadside stop is chockfull of character and good vibes. Weather you're here for the food, the beer or just a place to take a break from driving, they will take good care of you. Their selection of shandy's made with their soda made in house was to die for. My husband had the Marcy's Playground and it was stellar! My Cherry 51 beer was also super good with a cherry pie flavor. Our friends had the Caramel Macchiato spiked coffee and it was an alcoholic coffee milkshake, nothing wrong with that! We tried their fish sandwich special which was amazing, absolutely recommend, and the Area 51 pizza. I am a sucker for a buffalo chicken pizza and this one was so wonderful and flavorful. Can't recommend this place enough. We even stopped on our way home just to pick up some canned home made root beer! We will be back for churros!

We were driving through and needed a dog friendly place with a patio which it had. Service was prompt and food was delicious. Would highly recommend

The atmosphere was good, and the food was okay. The chicken salad was better than the chicken wings, as the flavor of the wings seemed a little off. My husband didn't feel well the day after, which could be a coincidence, but I wanted to share our experience. On a positive note, my salad was good!

This place is wonderful! The pizza and tater tots are so good. You order at the front and they bring it to your table. There is outdoor seating so you can bring your dog if the weather of kind. It was a little cold inside, but that's the only thing that wasn't perfect and I should have brought a sweater.

This is a good stop if they are open when driving through standard bar food beers are good and now they have a patio area outside support local people

It was probably a year since my last visit to Tonopah Brewing Company so it was time for a revisit. I stopped in a couple of weeks ago. Last year (in 2023) they still offered BBQ on the menu with various kinds of meat plates, BBQ chicken, Burnt Ends, Baby Back Ribs, etc. They also used to feature tasty baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, delicious cornbread, and other yummy sides. My server explained the menu changed in February 2024 and all the BBQ items were dropped. Bummer. Now if I want good BBQ I need to drive over to Big Pine, CA, and visit Copper Top. Currently, Tonopah Brewing Company offers Pizza, Salads, Burgers, and a few sandwiches. The wide beer selection remains, however. My favorite has been the Mucker Irish Red Ale! All the beers are brewed on-site, I've tried several and they're all good! Most are also available for purchase to take (in cans) and enjoy later. They also offer Shandies, Craft Sodas (non-alcoholic), and Wine. So, on my recent visit, I ordered the Mizpah Combo pizza. It wasn't exactly the best I've ever had but not the worst pizza either. The crust was alright, the toppings were adequate... pretty okay for the $16.25 asking price. I'll have to venture back to try their other menu items, again, pairing them with my favorite Mucker Irish Red Ale! If you find yourself passing through Tonopah on Highway 95 it's worth stopping by Tonopah Brewing Company for a visit. Grab a quick bite, then wash it all down with some tasty cool craft beer brewed on-site! Tonopah Brewing Company food menu here https://www.tonopahbrewing.com/food-menu.html Beer, Shandy, Craft Soda, and Wine menu here https://www.tonopahbrewing.com/beer-and-wine-menu.html

Great stop either on your travels or visits to central Nevada. Great beer and food, with a down home vibe and relaxed atmosphere.

I swore I wrote a review for Tonopah Brewing way back in 2017, but it appears not! First, the beer. The selection has greatly expanded since then. They have a new brewer who has greatly increased the choices available. I can't list them all, but trust me, there is something for everyone's taste. I'll have to forgive him for running out of Moe's though. Note: The brewery is owned by the Clines of the Cline Winery, and there are some nice wine choices from their winery for those who don't do the beer. The food. The menu as of about two weeks ago has changed. Turkey is no longer an option anymore, so goodbye Pickaxe sandwich! They did add a French dip sandwich which is rather tasty. Other things changed as well, but the choices are still great. Sauce choice are down to two as well. The Kicker is my personal spicy favorite. The staff. Tammy, Sonia and Alyssa (hope I spelled them right!) are the three key people we interacted with while working here. All are excellent, and do they ever hustle to bring great service to the mix. The place can get quite busy, but they do quite well at getting to everyone. The place. They offer outside seating when warm enough and have plenty of space inside. A counter serves maybe 10-15 people. The noise is average but depends on how busy. TV screens show sports to watch while dining. Conveniently located across the street from the Beat Western, about 10-15 minute walk from the Tonopah Station, and maybe 5 minute walk from the Mizpah, Jim Butler, or the Belvada. As of about a week ago from this review, the brewery is now sadly closed Sundays and Mondays.

Been coming thru here for 12 years on WA-Vegas roadtrips and always stopped here for beer and bbq. The smoker they had was phenomenal. All gone now. I guess they went corporate. The beer is good. Had a decent burger and fries, but my mind was set on brisket. Sadness

Great "one of the best French Dip" , Baja hamburger good, cowboy hamburger was good too! Pizza's - two margarita was very tasty! Highly recommend, beers are good too!

Terrible experience. We waited over an hour only to be told the pizza oven had broken. This after we watched many pizzas being served in some cases to parties who had come in after us. Only choice left was a hamburger which was the worst I've ever eaten. Just garbage. When in Tonopah avoid this place!

Family and I travel through Tonopah a couple times a year. Hard to find good food in this part of remote Nevada. Stopped to get an early dinner. We order the spicy chicken sandwich, burger, and a hazy IPA. All were good. I think this place will be our main spot down the road. Recommend this place.

Miss the BBQ. They went corporate with the owners of the Belvada and Mizpah, so it seems they changed the menu to match to make ordering easier. Subpar food but the beer is always tasty and overpriced.

Great service and recommendations. Salads and pizzas were both delicious! House made sodas were excellent as well!

What a fun time! Stopped by in Tonopah for the night on our roadtrip and went here for dinner. The beer flight option was fantastic - all the beers were very good. The BBQ wings were in the top we've had before. The server was awesome and super attentive! We came on a Friday night and had a fun ambiance. You should stop here on your way of where you're going :)

This is the perfect stop on your way to or from Vegas. Enjoy some smoked meat and a good selection of beer. They have plenty of non-IPA options as well! Clean and friendly. If you arrive after 2pm thy have an early happy hour.

I got a burger here. It was soooo good. The one with pepper jack cheese and bacon. So much lettuce on it. Made a tiny salad. I highly suggest tator Tots as your side. It was extra yummy. My whole family loved the tator tots.

Stopped in for dinner two nights ago. Food was ok, the service was terrible. The guy taking orders at the bar was more interested in what his buddy was saying (in line behind me) than listening to my food and beer order. I ordered a beer, but he handed me a cup for the soda fountain. I realized he had been so focused on his conversation with his buddy that he probably didn't hear my beer order. Oh well, their loss. A group of local guys came in after us and they got their food long before we did. That screams volumes guys. We won't be back on our return trip through Tonopah. The ambiance was ok. The music sounded like a personal play list with some pretty specific songs. Would be nice to have heard something more mainstream that customers can enjoy.

First and last time here. Overpriced burgers and pizza that were just average. No BBQ on the menu which makes this just another boring restaurant like every other small town in Nevada. I placed an order for a margarita pizza and asked if they had a small salad since I didn't want to pay $15 for their regular salad. The bartender said they did have a small salad. I assumed that's what she rang me up for but she charged me $15 and gave me the regular salad. The pizza was bland and just average. Not worth going back to.

Very nice customer service great beer selection and if you check in on yelp you get one free beer

Haven't been here in a yr or two and we really wanted some BBQ but when we stopped in to find out they took this gem of a place from extraordinary to ordinary it's a shame! The burger wasn't bad but it was just ordinary. Good thing the beer is COLD! Hopefully they will read their reviews.

Menu has changed, last time we were here it was a BBQ place that was good! I got the hamburger this time and it was ok, nothing special. Wife got the salad with spicy ranch and she said it was good. If this lace wasn't in the middle of nowhere with more options it would be 3 stars. Staff was friendly and not horrible in a very rural area.

Nice local brewery with good selection of BBQ items. Ribs, pulled pork and chicken are done well, not a big fan of the tater tot nachos, wings were good. Fun selection of their own beers,20 or so on tap. Coconut IPA and the blueberry hose were quite good, the porter had a nice coffee flavor come through

Beer is fine. Staff are nice. Food was bad, but arguably better than Burger King, your other option. I didn't know it was possible to make a bad tasting pizza in 2025 since even frozen stuff is passable these days, but here we are. They should really remove the BBQ images from the site; the smoker is long gone. I imagine the Yelp score will continue to decay as time passes. Anyway, if you are starving, they have food. If you like beer, they have options. If I'm ever back in town, I would seriously consider hitting the grocery store -- there is a nice diner in town for breakfast.

Sad you close at 8:30pm on a Saturday night in a town mostly consisting of hotels and not much food choices in town? I'm sure you're missing out on a ton of money by not staying open til like 10pm Not sure why you would want to close early and go home as there is nothing else to do there? I'd stay open and make money.

A nice little brewery and restaurant in a not so nice town. I always stop and to have a beer and a lunch when I'm traveling through the desert in Nevada. This bbq/ brewery restaurant is located in a cute little historic Mining town. The beer and food are always tasty. The service was good. The ambience was between a saloon and a lounge. We were the only guests at 4pm! The bbq brisket meal was 23 dollars and the portion size was perfect. The Mac n Cheese was just ok. Highly recommend!

Blood, Sweat, and Beers. Gayle and I were back through Tonopah yesterday after a few pleasant days at her family's Hot Creek Ranch (closer to Tybo). This was the best Lunch stop option, as Hawthorne was another hour and a half down the road. Tonopah Brewing claims to be brewing the finest craft beers in rural Nevada, which is likely true considering how much empty space there is here in the Silver State. My Janet's Brown was excellent, of which an extra 4-back came home with me. There's plenty of other craft selections, including IPA, but with plenty of other varieties, some on the delicious porter side of the bar. And for Gayle, who prefers wine (and humors me by agreeing to come with me to brew pubs), there's a nice selection, and at very reasonable prices. Our Lunch was great. My side of the table was a pulled pork sandwich with a topping of cole slaw and onion rings to share. Gayle chose 2 from the Appetizer menu: burnt ends and a house salad. This was all more than enough food, of which after the long drive home, dinner was light. The bar/restaurant space remains spacious, rustic, and down-home service friendly. The only things that might be missing are more folks coming in, and maybe some live music in the evenings. Just remember that it's a long way from A to B in Nevada and when you hit this bit of Tonopah civilization, don't pass up the opportunity to come here and enjoy. It's well worth the time (and rest) off this State's lonely roads.

Very cool, great service and pet friendly. Food and beer were excellent. Would recommend this place as great stop for lunch or dinner.

This was a great stop with good food and friendly service in a small town that feels like the middle of nowhere. They also make some very good beers, which are available for dine-in or takeout. We stopped at Tonopah Brewing on a portion of our road trip that was really in the middle of nowhere, so our expectations were admittedly a little low. We were pleasantly surprised that this was a really good stop! The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable. The food was really good. I had the Beef Brisket Plate, with baked beans and potato salad on the side. The brisket was really flavorful, though a little on the dry side. The sides were very tasty. Since we had stopped in for lunch and I still had a few hours of driving to do that afternoon, I got some cans of beer (two of the IPAs they brew) to take with us. I tried those later, and they were very good. We had a very good experience here. The small town of Tonopah (population of just a couple thousand) is really in the middle of nowhere. But if you happen to find yourself out this way, you should definitely stop in to Tonopah Brewing for some good food, good beer, and friendly service.

How we didn't know this was here for TEN YEARS, we don't know. But we're sure glad to know about Tonopah Brewing now!!!! We stopped in for dinner one night while in town for Goldfield Days. Food was great and the servers were super friendly and helpful x!!

Saw this place when we were staying here. The food was great. Had the brisket. The portions were good sized and very tender. The sauce was my only negative. They had 2 options and the only real difference was one had a lot of pepper in it. The wife had the pork salad and enjoyed it as well.

Don't let the exterior fool you- this is the best kind of local bar. Friendly service, cool decor, and it's a microbrew! We were passing through and came for lunch- the burgers and sandwiches are big enough to share. They brew numerous beers and soda onsite. I tried the seasonal "Marcy Playground" - a rock n rye soda, mixed with a lemon shandy beer- it was delicious (and what a great name!).

My husband and I travel through Tonopah a couple times a year on our way to Vegas, and always stop by this establishment for a beer and a bite. Since last August, their menu is different. We were pleasantly pleased with the tasty pretzel bites, the burger that I ate before thinking of snapping a pic, and the tasty IPA. The service was warm and friendly, as always. The ambiance was also relaxing and welcoming. We will continue to make this our stop when passing through.

Our family would often stop here on road trips for their BBQ. They got rid of the BBQ in favor of sandwiches and pizza -- stuff we can get anywhere. Disappointed, we left without ordering food and went elsewhere.

This place has killer ribs and pull pork, the chicken wings are huge, tender and moist. The kids tried the homemade root beer and loved it. The service was fantastic, friendly personalities and helpful with, making selections. We enjoyed it so much we've been back at least three or more times since our first visit. It's going to have to be a new routine family outing for us. Thank you for having such a welcoming place for us to come as a family.!

Our small family was staying at the Belvada and the front desk recommended Tonopah Brewing for dinner. I read the reviews but also overheard a family coming back from dinner that they met the new manager and they had a great time so... why not? Walking in, it smelled of irresistible backyard bbq and there was plenty to be entertained with the unique regional stickers and gorgeous bar. We were all happy immediately that we chose to come. Drinks - Ordered 2 local brews (#1-15 are brewed in-house) and 2 rock n rye sodas (vanilla cream soda with a hint of cherry). You can see the brewery operation in the back and it adds to the experience. Dinner - we had the brisket sandwich, onion rings, Mac and cheese and chicken strips. Most memorable -- Brisket sandwich - on a pillowy my white loaf with chopped brisket inside. They were out of au jus close to closing but it was still yummy with bbq sauce. Not fatty portions which I was happy about! Flavorful. Chicken strips - Cajun style with fries. My husband said "these may be the best chicken strips of my life!" Rock n Rye sodas - unique, creamy and fantastic. We could have sipped on these all day. My daughters tried them and right away perked up and said "yes we like it!" Beers - just what we needed. Got IPA's and they were cold, refreshing and smooth. It was fun for the family after a long road trip. Super friendly service. Jamie was great, hospitable and sweet even at closing. She was especially kind to me not knowing we were celebrating my birthday. As the kids say, Tonopah Brewing "passed the vibe check!" Thank you!

Beer yes. Food no. Friendly staff. Asked for a taster and got a pint instead, thankfully the beer was pretty good and would definitely recommend! The food was nothing special and admittedly overpriced. Ribs: The meat didn't fall off the bone, still pink in the middle, hard to chew, little to no rub. Brisket: Thicker and drier than most but did enjoy it. Fries: So salty I thought I was at Wendy's. Fried pickles: As above. Good barbequeue sauce.

My friend and I were doing a roadtrip through Nevada and spent two nights in Tonopah. I had done a little research on where to eat (not that there are all that many options), and was really excited at the idea of BBQ and beer. We arrived and sat ourselves (as the signs say). About 3 minutes later, a group of 3 guys walked in and sat at a table near us. Oddly, the waitress appeared about 5 minutes later and brought them menus, but not us. So I waived to her and asked for menus as well. We made small talk with the waitress about ciders they had on the menu, when I noticed that they didn't have burnt ends (which I was ridiculously excited about!). Turns out, they had just overhauled their menu a few months back. Oh, and to boot, they were out of Mac n cheese, brisket and wings. Mind you, it was 6:30pm, not like we showed up near closing. The waitress took our orders: I ordered the ribs and my friend ordered the cheese curds, salad and coleslaw. It looked like she placed our order, came back with our drinks and then took the order of the three guys who came in after us. She then returned 5 minutes later with my friend's cheese curds and told me they were out of the ribs and I had to pick something else. One of the guys overheard and said, "oh damn, they're out of ribs", as I guess they had ordered the same... and while they laughed, and we commiserated, assuming we were all SOL, the waitress told them not to worry and they had gotten the last order. WTF. I piped up and semi-jokingly said 'but we ordered first!' and the waitress laughed and said yeah they got the last order. The waitress later told us that the kitchen told her the guys were being given the last ribs order and it was out of her control... but I'm going to assume she didn't put our order in timely. Here's the thing, normally if the kitchen runs out, I wouldn't hold it against the waitstaff, because it's out of their control. But in this case, she clearly f*cked up the order placement. So, not only do they have sh*t planning when it comes to overall food ordering, but bad service too. Anyways, I had to choose between fried chicken tenders or pulled pork sliders. So I went with pulled pork sliders and fried pickles. Two minutes later, they started telling people they had nothing but chicken tenders... so I guess I got lucky? Anyways, as far as the food goes, the cheese curds were good and crispy, as were the fries and the coleslaw was good. However, the fried pickles were soggy and the pulled pork had no flavor. All in all a terribly disappointing experience. Supposedly they have new management and someone new taking care of the BOH, but nonetheless the experience was mostly garbage. I hope for their sake, they get their *ish together.