Before we had kids, we loved going to the local breweries to hang out for the afternoon. After we had kids, we were equally pleased to see that many of the breweries are family-friendly and offer activities and treats that kids (and other non-drinkers) love! Because let’s be honest– there’s a different between places that allow kids and those who encourage you to bring them. With patio season upon us, check out one of these places that not only tolerate kids but also welcome them!
If we’ve missed your favourite family-friendly brewery, please email us (vancouver@familyfuncanada.com) so we can update our list.
Family-Friendly Breweries:
Abbotsford
Field House Brewing
Address: 2281 W Railway Street, Abbotsford
Website: fieldhousebrewing.com
Family Highlights: Full menu, lots of patio space, non-alcoholic drinks such as ice tea, craft soda, and virgin cocktails.
Old Yale Brewing
Address: Unit 404, 44550 S Sumas Road, Chilliwack
Website: www.oldyalebrewing.com\
Family Highlights: An Indoor Games Lodge and a Little Explorers corner are top of the list making this place family friendly. In addition, there is plenty of delicious food on their main menu, a “campfire kitchen” airstream truck, patio or indoor seating, and non-alcoholic drink options.
Chilliwack
Farmhouse Brewing
Address: 6385 Lickman Road, Chilliwack
Website: www.farmhousebrewing.co
Family Highlights: Spend the afternoon soaking up the sun on the farm! Plenty of picnic tables, space to run around, a full menu (including dessert!), and craft sodas.
Field House Brewing
Address: Unit 102, 9251 Woolly Dog Alley, Chilliwack
Website: fieldhousebrewing.com
Family Highlights: Full menu, lots of patio space, non-alcoholic drinks such as ice tea, craft soda, and virgin cocktails.
Old Yale Brewing
Address: Unit 404, 44550 S Sumas Road, Chilliwack
Website: www.oldyalebrewing.com
Family Highlights: Plenty of delicious food on their main menu, a “campfire kitchen” airstream truck, patio or indoor seating, and non-alcoholic drink options.
Burnaby
Dageraad Brewing
Address: 3191 Thunderbird Crescent #114, Burnaby
Website: webstore.dageraadbrewing.com
Family Highlights: Non-alcoholic drinks available, small snacks, and picnic tables for the kids to squirm around at.
Delta
Barnside Brewing Co
Address: 6655 60th Avenue, Delta
Website: barnsidebrewing.ca
Family Highlights: Tire the kids out exploring the rural fields of cranberries, potatoes, grain, hops and grass fields with sheep grazing. Then, hunker down to enjoy a beverage and some great food off their full menu.
Langley
Camp Beer Co
Address: 19664 64 Avenue, Langley
Website: www.campbeer.ca
Family Highlights: An all-inclusive, community-minded vibe with picnic tables, dog treats, and an incredible menu round out some reasons to check this place out with your family!
Dead Frog Brewery
Address: Unit 105, 8860 201 Street, Langley
Website: deadfrog.ca
Family Highlights: Live music on Sundays will be a treat for the kids to bop to as they wait for their specialty pizzas and sip craft sodas. Dead Frog also boasts some incredible themed-trivia nights if you have teens in your midst that can stay up a little later on a school night.
Farm Country Brewing
Address: 5 – 20555 56th Avenue, Langley
Website: farmcountrybrewing.com
Family Highlights: Ice cream sandwiches, Boylan Vintage Soda and a full menu are great for bringing the whole family down for an afternoon. Catch live music (check the schedule) and other great events happening each month.
Smugglers Trail Caskworks
Address: 140 – 9339 200A Street, Langley
Website: smugglerstrailcask.com
Family Highlights: A large patio, good eats, and events each month make this brewery super family-friendly!
Maple Ridge
Ridge Brewing Company
Address: Unit 2, 22826 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
Website: ridgebrewing.com
Family Highlights: Kid-friendly and lots of space to sit.
Silver Valley Brewing
Address: 104 – 11952 224th Street, Maple Ridge
Website: www.silvervalleybrewing.com
New Westminster
Steel & Oak Brewing
Address: 1319 3rd Avenue, New Westminster
Website: steelandoak.ca
Family Highlights: A good patio, great location and lots of kid-friendly food options on the menu.
North Vancouver
Beere Brewing
Address: 312 Esplanade E, North Vancouver
Website: www.beerebrewing.com
Family Highlights: A relaxed atmosphere, snacks and small bites, and non-alcoholic drinks available.
Black Kettle Brewing
Address: Unit 106, 720 Copping Street, North Vancouver
Website: www.blackkettlebrewing.com
Family Highlights: Apple juice & orange juice for the kids, great food for the whole family.
Deep Cove Breweries & Distillers
Address: Unit 170, 2270 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver
Website: deepcovecraft.com
Family Highlights: Tuesday is Student Night after 7pm if you’ve got older teens/young adults in your company, Friday evenings offer live music and Sunday afternoon is a Hip Hop brunch. Great food, relaxed atmosphere.
Pitt Meadows
Foamers’ Folly Brewing
Address: 19221 122a Avenue, Pitt Meadows
Website: foamersfolly.ca
Family Highlights: Conveniently located just down the street from a park (& spray park), this location has a great outdoor patio and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families.
Port Coquitlam
Patina
Address: 2332 Marpole Avenue, Port Coquitlam
Website: www.frasermillsfc.com
Family Highlights: In addition to the most delicious BBQ you have ever tasted, Patina offers family share plates, events and discounts geared towards families (like their Spring Break Family Meal Deal), take-out menus for holidays, and juice boxes for kids.
Port Moody
Fraser Mills Fermentation Co
Address: 3044 St Johns Street, Port Moody
Website: www.frasermillsfc.com
Family Highlights: Huge patio, A/C inside if it’s a hot day and good eats.
Moody Ales
Address: 2601 Murray Street, Port Moody
Website: www.moodyales.com
Family Highlights: Lots of spots to run around off the patio, craft soda and lemonade for the kids, and food trucks that rotate outside, in addition to standard snacks prepared on site.
The Parkside Brewery
Address: 2731 Murray Street, Port Moody
Website: www.theparksidebrewery.com
Family Highlights: Non-alcoholic popsicles, juice boxes, and a food truck out front on weekends. Also, a great patio overlooking Rocky Point Park!
Rewind
Address: 2809 Murray Street, Port Moody
Website: rewindbeer.com
Family Highlights: Journey back to the 90’s with this fun decor– complete with 90’s deep-dish pizza and arcade games inside!
Yellow Dog Brewery
Address: 2817 Murray Street, Port Moody
Website: yellowdogbeer.com
Family Highlights: The original family-friendly location on Brewer’s Row! Also located across from Rocky Point Park, a large outdoor yard, games and colouring materials for kids and food trucks out front for snacks.
Surrey
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Address: 11411 Bridgeview Drive, Surrey
Website: centralcitybrewing.com
Family Highlights: A relaxed atmosphere, a Roadside Diner for food, and non-alcoholic drinks available.
Richmond
Monkey 9 Brewing
Address: 180 – 14200 Entertainment Blvd, Richmond
Website: www.monkey9.ca
Family Highlights: A relaxed atmosphere, incredible food (including chocolate chip cookies & ice cream!), and non-alcoholic drinks available.
Vancouver
Andina Brewing
Address: 1507 Powell Street, Vancouver
Website: andinabrewing.ca
Family Highlights: Take in the incredible South American vibe and food at this great spot. They have a huge patio so kids can sit and people watch while they eat.
Bomber Brewing
Address: 1488 Adanac Street, Vancouver
Website: bomberbrewing.com
Family Highlights: If your kids love tacos like mine do, they will not be disappointed by the Taqueria at Bomber Brewing!
BREWHALL
Address: 97 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Website: brewhall.com
Family Highlights: There’s something for everyone at Brewhall. Not only do they have a vast selection of beer, their menu is huge and they are conveniently located right in Olympic Village.
Callister Brewing
Address: 1338 Franklin Street, Vancouver
Website: www.callisterbrewing.com
Family Highlights: Many spots offer craft soda, but Callister actually MAKES their own craft soda! How cool is that? What’s even better? They try to make it with minimal sugar but big flavour.
East Vancouver Brewing Company
Address: 1675 Venables Street, Vancouver
Website: www.eastvanbrewing.com
Family Highlights: A relaxed atmosphere, great patio and plenty of kid-friendly food and drinks.
Electric Bicycle Brewing
Address: 20 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Website: electricbicyclebrewing.com
Family Highlights: If Oreos and Pop-Tarts are your thing, then you’re going to love the menu here! Or better yet, your kids are going to love the menu.
Luppolo Brewing Company
Address: 1123 Venables Street, Vancouver
Website: luppolobrewing.ca
Family Highlights: Charcuterie. Pizza. Picnic tables. The perfect trifecta after a day at the park.
Parallel 49 Brewing
Address: 1950 Triumph Street, Vancouver
Website: parallel49brewing.com
Family Highlights: A funky vibe with some of the best nachos and brownie bites I’ve ever had. This spot has a great patio in addition to indoor seating.
R&B Brewing
Address: 54 E 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Website: www.randbbrewing.com
Family Highlights: Great beer and great pizza? This is a great stop for families looking to grab a bite to eat. Soda and lemonade are available for the kids.
Red Truck Beer Company
Address: 295 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Website: redtruckbeer.com
Family Highlights: A relaxed atmosphere, plenty of patio and indoor seating space, exceptional food, and a generally fun place to be for any age.
Steamworks Brewing Co
Address: 375 Water Street, Vancouver
Website: steamworks.com/brew-pub
Family Highlights: A relaxed atmosphere, great selection of food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Plus, you can’t beat the view!
