Bucks County is a diverse craft‑beer destination with breweries spread across charming towns, historic streets, and scenic countryside. With so many standouts, you need more than a weekend to experience them all! This three-day itinerary includes our favorite breweries and nearby attractions, plus even more breweries to try. Please drink responsibly and ensure you have a safe transportation plan in place, such as a designated driver.
Day 1: Start Your Ale Trail Adventure
Kick Off with Standout Breweries in Upper Bucks County
Boo’s Firehouse Tavern
Enjoy in-house smoked BBQ and small-batch craft beers in this restored Point Pleasant Firehouse. Boo’s Firehouse Tavern calls out its perch along the Delaware River with beers like Fat Racoon Coffee Stout and Mango in The Canoe Mango Gose. Get there early so you can order a half rack of smoked ribs before they’re gone.
Wishful Thinking Brewery
As its name suggests, Wishful Thinking Brewery in Riegelsville aims to spread positivity and optimism by serving up delicious beer. They work closely with local farms to source their ingredients. Most of their beers are pale, fall in the lower ABV range, and are served with a thick cap of foam, using a pouring method that originated in the Czech Republic.
Mystic Ways Brewing
Mystic Ways Brewing in Perkasie also uses a side-pull tap to create a creamy foam cap. They’re known for their “Mystic Hop Mates,” where beer is poured over hops and drunk through a straw. With inventive drinks and a psychedelic atmosphere that will remind you of “Alice in Wonderland,” this is a magical taproom you won’t soon forget.
Two Rivers Brewing
A cornerstone of the Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown, Two Rivers Brewing is known for excellent burgers and creative, flavorful beers, with a focus on IPAs. Once you’ve grabbed a pint, head out to “The Yard” to relax in open-air seating and enjoy the firepits.
Other breweries in the region include Proper Brewing Company and Red Lion Brewery in Quakertown, Van Lieus Brewing and Free Will Brewing in Perkasie, and Neshaminy Creek Brewing in Dublin.
Explore Walkable Towns & Nearby Attractions
In between breweries, explore shops and restaurants in Perkasie, Quakertown, or Dublin Town Center. Grab lunch at McCoole’s in the historic Red Lion Inn. Buy a souvenir and maybe a milkshake at Sine’s 5&10. Catch a concert or comedy show at Sellersville Theater or take a tour through the picturesque Pearl S. Buck House.
If you want to enjoy the outdoors, go hiking at Nockamixon State Park or paddling at Lake Nockamixon. You can take a lesson and borrow all the equipment you need from the LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Program.
Day 2: Craft Beer, Food, & Culture
Continue Your Tasting Journey in Central Bucks County
Puck Live by Great Barn
Enjoy a beautiful day in Doylestown’s pop-up beer garden, Puck Live by Great Barn Brewery. This outdoor bar and patio serves 12 local brews, including the Where the Delaware Am I? IPA, craft cocktails, plus starters and burgers, with live music every weekend.
Doubles by Human Robot
Both a taproom and a card shop, Doubles by Human Robot embraces New Hope’s quirky, creative vibe. Stock up on sports cards or start a new hobby as you enjoy a craft beer or two. Outdoor seating provides scenic views of the Delaware Canal.
Free Will Brewing Taproom
Peddler’s Village is another Central Bucks staple. While there, stop by Free Will Brewing Taproom to see what’s on tap. Their mixtures of ales, IPAs, and lagers are sure to please any beer lover. Enjoy your drink from the bar, their idyllic deck, or take it with you as you stroll through the village.
Warwick Farm Brewing
With 22 acres of scenic farm views, Warwick Farm Brewing in Jamison is not just a craft microbrewery — it’s a destination. Their draft lineup is heavy on IPAs but also includes lagers and a few ales and ciders. If you’re hungry, there’s always a food truck on the premises. Whether you enjoy your drinks from the tasting room or the biergarten, the views are outstanding.
Looking for more breweries in the area? Try Geronimo Brewing or Artifact Brewing in Doylestown or Bucks County Brewery in Pipersville.
Stroll, Shop & Snack
If you’re looking for places to visit between tastings, Peddler’s Village has shops, seasonal fun, and lots of food, from snacks to fine dining. Or explore nearby New Hope, an award-winning river town. While there, catch a show at the Bucks County Playhouse. When you’re ready for dinner, explore the many restaurants and cafés lining Doylestown’s downtown streets.
Bucks County also features several small-batch distilleries. Stop by one (or more) for a tasting, a cocktail, or to buy a bottle of spirits to take home with you.
Day 3: More Breweries & Fun Extras to End Your Weekend
One More Round of Local Craft Favorites in Lower Bucks County
Broken Goblet Brewing
The beers at Broken Goblet Brewing in Bensalem are known for their personality. From the No One Likes Us, We Don’t Care Unfiltered IPA to Sunshine, Blue Skies Blueberry Blonde, expect bold flavors. Visit when they’re hosting a cover band for the complete experience.
Neshaminy Creek Brewing
Neshaminy Creek Brewing in Croydon brews bold beers for misfits, with original and sometimes weird flavors like Bourbon Barrel-Aged Gingerbread Rough Puff Stout and beers based on Rita’s Water Ice flavors. Enjoy their outdoor beer garden and rotating food trucks.
Second Sin Brewing Company
With locations in Newtown and Bristol, Second Sin Brewing Company aspires to brew beers so delicious that you can’t help but indulge a little. They draw inspiration from German lagers, English ales, and Belgian pilsners, and then give them a distinctly American (and Bucks County) twist, like their popular cobbler-themed beers.
Newtown Brewing Company
Family-owned Newtown Brewing Company strives to provide a warm, community atmosphere and a rotating selection of beers, so there’s always something new to try. Their menu bursts with pop culture references, including How To Drink A Beer In 10 Days, a passionfruit, blood orange, and raspberry sour ale. Bring your own food or stop by the food trucks outside.
Vault Brewing
Housed in a historic bank, Vault Brewing in Yardley has a speakeasy vibe. Its beers have a variety of American and European influences, from dark lagers to pale ales. Their Gold Option Irish Potato Stout is a favorite every spring. With a large menu of pizzas, handhelds, and shareables, it’s also a great place to stop for a meal.
If you’re looking to try even more local breweries, you can also visit Langhorne Brewery & Martini Bar and Aristaeus Craft Brewing in Langhorne, Broad Street Brewing and Odd Logic Brewing Company in Bristol, and Naked Brewing Company, with locations in Bristol and Huntingdon Valley.
Local Attractions & Family‑Friendly Experiences
While you’re in the area, try your luck at Parx Casino in Bensalem. Watch a classic movie at Newtown Theatre, the oldest theater in the U.S, or browse the market at Shady Brook Farm.
You could also take a stroll through downtown Bristol, where local shops, inviting cafés, and popular restaurants line a walkable, waterfront Main Street that earned national attention when they were mentioned in the Philadelphia Magazine as a "rising hot spot." From there, continue exploring the welcoming streets of Yardley and Newtown, where historic architecture, unique shops, and popular eateries round out a perfect Bucks County getaway.
Where to Stay for an Ale Trail Weekend
Bucks County has lots of convenient places to stay during your ale trail weekend. An inn in New Hope or Doylestown will keep you close to several breweries and near walkable downtowns full of food and shopping. Book a room at the Golden Plough Inn to experience life in Peddler’s Village. You can also choose a cozy bed and breakfast or a campground.
With so much to taste and experience, we can help you plan your Bucks County Ale Trail weekend and explore brewery options, town centers, and upcoming events.
