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Canyon Brewing

4.6(1,217)

About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.6 ★ (445)

TripAdvisor 4.4 ★ (150)

First Table 4.8 ★ (622)

Canyon Brewing is a locally owned brewery that pushes boundaries and pours creativity into every can, offering a vibrant atmosphere and locally sourced eats.

gluten-free vegan vegetarian

What to Order

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Menu Highlights

Sourdough flatbread

$18

served with clarified garlic butter

Woodfired edamame beans

$12

seasoned with sesame and Korean chilli powder

Cos salad

$23

with green goddess dressing, mandarin picada, grana padano, and anchovies

Charred cauliflower

$19

served with black tahini, toum, and chilli crisp

Fried chicken

$22

with cilantro lime crema and spice dust

Canyon skewers

$22-25

choose from soy marinated mushrooms, pork belly, tandoori chicken, or spiced lamb

Woodfired sourdough pizzas

$32

12" pizzas with various toppings

What People Say

"Great way to spend the afternoon."

Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, great views, and delicious food and beer pairings.

"Awesome taproom with great views of the canyon. Great place to watch the jet boats or relax there if you’re going on them. Awesome garden with outdoor seating, super relaxed vibe."

"Great spot on the Shotover river next to the Shotover Jet which you can hear wiz past as you have an outdoor drink or sit inside with some music and a warm fire. Plenty of own brewed beers to try too including a tasting paddle. Very nice."

The Vibe

great views relaxed vibe busy super friendly clean hikers beer tour groups families friends

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