A taproom is a great place to spend a winter’s day.
Breweries aren’t just a place to enjoy delicious beers—they’re also an opportunity to support local makers and engage with neighbors. We’re lucky to have the taprooms of several great breweries right here in town—Chestnut Beer Hall, Short Story Brewing, and two for Mountain State Brewing Co. But sometimes you just want to get out of town and see some snowy new landscapes. In this edition of our Cabin Fever series, we share a few nearby breweries that are worth the drive.
Screech Owl Brewing
Cuzzart / Greater Bruceton Mills, 45 minutes
Child-friendly with a great atmosphere and enclosed and heated patio seating, Screech Owl Brewing is a nearby favorite for quality brews. Screech Owl is home-grown to its core—family-owned and operated—with a passion for exceptional beer and the power of community. The restaurant offers scratch-made food, including breads made from the spent brewing grains. Enjoy a jaunt to Preston County and see for yourself.
High Ground Brewing
Terra Alta, 45m
The High Ground Brewing brewery and taproom is also located in Preston County. Having won numerous awards for its brews since it opened in 2019, High Ground is a haven for the beer lover. Food trucks can often be found parked out front, and when they aren’t, you can enjoy a snacking menu complete with pepperoni rolls and hot dogs.
Yough River Brewing
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, 1h
With a full bar that offers ciders and a 12-tap beer system, Connellsville’s Yough River Brewing is a fun place to relax with a drink and some friends. There’s a weekly line-up of live music and trivia nights, and every Sunday is BYOF—bring your own food. YRB’s Mug Club offers specials throughout the year, and the friendly staff makes out-of-towners feel welcome.
Brew Keepers
Wheeling, 1h 20m
Friendly bartenders, knowledgeable staff, and craft beer—what more could you ask for? The only craft brewery in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle, Brew Keepers has a tap room that offers crowlers and growler fills to-go. All beer is made in-house, and you can support the local eateries in Centre Market across the street—Brew Keepers always invites you to bring your own food.
Parkersburg Brewing Co.
Parkersburg, 2h
Parkersburg Brewing Co., the first World Cup Beer winner in West Virginia, brews more than 20 beers on-site. The menu has a little something for everyone, and Taco Tuesdays and Wing Wednesdays have loyal followings—not to mention the Thursday Mug Club specials. Love the beer? Take some home in growlers or cans.
North End Tavern & Brewery
Parkersburg, 2h
Home of the award-winning Roedy’s Red amber ale and the popular NET Burger, the 1899 North End Tavern & Brewery enjoys claims that it is the oldest brewery and restaurant in West Virginia. Enjoy craft beer with a menu of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches all made from scratch. Find out what has kept “The NET” going for all these years!
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