The world is slowly starting to open up again and if you’re anything like us, you are probably missing that experience you get whenever you try a new brewery for the first time. Well if you’ve read about The Best Breweries in Arkansas from our friends over at Apartment Hunters, then you know we are home to some of the best breweries in the entire state. We’re here to break it down even more and help you experience your city, one craft beer at a time.

Best Breweries and Taprooms in Little Rock, AR

Lost Forty Brewing is a production craft microbrewery in the heart of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. They aim to craft beers as wild, unwavering, and uniquely Arkansas as the storied forest from which they take their name.

You can enjoy one of their incredible craft beers or some of their delicious home-cooked food. This isn’t just your average bar food. They offer a variety of pizzas, sandwiches and salads too.

This brewery is open 7 days a week with hours that are great no matter who you are.

Check them out Monday – Thursday from 11 am – 10 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am – 11 pm, or on Sundays from 10 am – 9 pm.

Diamond Bear Brewing Co.

Diamond Bear Brewing Co. is a must-stop if you are in the North Little Rock area, especially before a game at Dickey Stephens Ballpark. “Diamond Bear Brewing Company is Arkansas’ award-winning brewery. Since its founding, Diamond Bear Brewery has won numerous national and international awards for its world class beer, including Gold Medals at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup. They aim to honor the heritage of Arkansas with their beer.”

You can enjoy their dog-friendly patio and incredible food menu 11 AM – 9 PM on Sundays and Tuesday through Thursday, and 11 AM – 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Stone’s Throw Brewing

Stone’s Throw Brewery “is the creation of four guys who met in the local home brew club, the Central Arkansas Fermenters (www.centralarkansasfermenters.com). Theron, Brad, Shawn, and Ian have turned two dusty buildings in both Little Rock’s MacArthur Park and Stifft Station Historic Districts into successful neighborhood nano-brewery taprooms with a lot of patience from their loved ones and even more elbow grease.” 

Their buildings truly embrace the history of Little Rock and are located right in the heart of the busy business district! You’ll feel like family whenever you stop in for one of their incredible seasonal or limited release brews! They have a small food menu, but it is everything you need to pair with your beer!

Check them out Tuesday – Thursday from 4 pm – 9 pm, Fridays from 4 pm – 10 pm, Saturdays from 12 pm – 10 pm, and Sundays from 11 am – 9 pm.

Flyway Brewing Company

Flyway Brewing Company “is a ten barrel microbrewery near the banks of the Arkansas River, in the heart of the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock, Arkansas. They pride themselves on protecting their local land and the living things that thrive there, staying true to the ingredients they find in our own backyard, and remaining small and personal.”

You can truly taste the heritage of Arkansas in each brew you test at their taproom.Their kitchen is currently only open for to-go orders, but their tasting room is open and ready for you to come enjoy! Check them out any of the 7 days a week. Their hours are 4 PM – 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 10 AM – 9 PM Sunday.