Brews with a View: The Greater Zion Craft Beer Crawl

You didn’t come to Greater Zion for the beer. It’s not exactly what we’re known for, yet. 

Scenery that makes you forget your phone exists is what draws you here, but the local beer will surprise you. Greater Zion — yes, Greater Zion, Utah — is home to a craft brewing scene that includes a World Beer Cup gold medalist. Turns out our desert isn’t so dry after all.

Pull up a barstool, and we’ll share a trail that will impress the beer enthusiasts in your travel party.

Please Note:

This is less of a crawl and more of a road trip. Springdale to St. George spans nearly 50 miles, and the stops aren’t walkable. If tasting at every stop is the goal, plan to take the Zion Route on SunTran, elect a designated driver, or use rideshare services. Enjoy every sip; get home safe. 

95 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale

Open daily 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Rent wading gear and earn your beer after a day in the Narrows. Work your way up the Virgin River, and come out hungry. The brew pub is a five-minute walk from the Zion National Park Pedestrian Entrance. 

With a patio overlooking the river and the canyon walls above, you can enjoy a selection from the rotating tap list. Sip the Springdale Amber or Engel Landen, and don’t forget to check out their seasonal offerings. Growlers are available to go, a smart move if you’re heading back to camp or your hotel.

1872 Crosby Way, St. George

Tues–Thurs 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

St. George’s trail network spans more than 72 interconnected miles, and the Confluence system is where a lot of the best of it comes together. Rent a bike from a local outfitter, ride as much as your legs allow, and make Strap Tank your finish line. 

Cold, locally-brewed craft beer is the reward. Think Flathead lager, Highside wheat beer, and Sgt. Holtz Irish stout. The pub menu and non-alcoholic options are built to appease all tastes in your group. Motorcycle culture runs deep here, with vintage bikes and road-trip-era décor covering every wall. It’s the kind of place you settle in and restore your energy for the next round.

4391 S Enterprise Drive, St. George

Open daily 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Silver Reef Craft & Kitchen sits a bit off the beaten path, but the detour is worth it. Burn off some energy at the Little Valley Pickleball Complex first, then make the drive. Greater Zion’s largest craft brewery has the hardware to prove it belongs on any serious beer trail: Ay Dios Mio!, their habanero-infused chile beer, took gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup in the Chile Beer category. 

The tap list runs wide, from the Fresh and Juicy IPA, a session style Hazy IPA with citrus and tropical hop notes, to the Hefeweizen, a Traditional Bavarian Wheat Ale. 

Not a beer drinker? The house-made root beer is worth the trip on its own. A full kitchen, spirits lineup, and retail shop mean there’s no reason to rush out. Can’t make it in person? Find Silver Reef beers on draft and in 12oz cans at bars, restaurants, and convenience stores across the nation. [Full list here.]

142 N Main St, St. George

Explore downtown St. George before calling it a night. Ancestor Square, the St. George Tabernacle, local shops, and Green Gate Village are all within easy walking distance of Station II. 

Zion Canyon Brewery’s downtown taproom occupies a restored 1918 firehouse, multiple floors, a patio, billiards, and the full lineup of local craft beers on tap. Brewed in Springdale and poured on-site. On weekends, Station II stays open until 1 a.m., making it the go-to late-night option for your trip.

Like our beer, we do our crawl a bit on the adventurous side. We’re aware this type of adventure is usually completed in a day (or night). There’s just too much to see here. Consider spreading out over multiple days to get the full Greater Zion experience. All four stops in a single day is ambitious, but doable; taking a couple of days is a core memory. 

Each establishment serves food, so no additional food plans are needed. Stops 1 and 4 pair well together: finish the Narrows with the Zion Canyon Brew Pub, drive to St. George, and end the night at Station II. It stays open late, making it a natural anchor for an evening downtown.

Stops 2 and 3 make a comfortable second day: ride a bike on the Confluence trail system, hit Strap Tank, then finish at Silver Reef Craft & Kitchen. A little exploring here, with a side of beer there.

You may not come to Greater Zion for the craft beer. But you’ll leave talking about it.