10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Lake Waco

"Owners (from left) Justin Veach, Keith Collier and Andy Soukup say the event room at Bare Arms Brewing, 2515 La Salle Ave., has been a great place for people to hold activities while enjoying one of their beers. As former engineers at L-3 and SpaceX, in retrospect it probably makes sense that the owners of Bare Arms Brewing not only got it off the ground, but have it already on a nice trajectory of success. Justin Veach, who started the company in 2015 with fellow L-3 mechanical engineer Keith Collier, admits it was one of the most exhilarating and most terrifying things he did when they launched their brewing business."

"Opened in June 2015, Bare Arms Brewing is Waco’s first brewpub. It’s a relaxed, welcoming, family-friendly destination owned by Keith Collier and Justin Veach. The brewery has six creations regularly on tap including Creekside American-style lager, Bluecat Ale (a blonde ale), and Java Joule (a coffee stout)."

"Waco Ale Company opened its doors just one year ago, but has already endeared itself to the heart of downtown Waco. Whether you’re a beginner looking for just a little more flavor, or a connoisseur looking for the rarest of brews, you will find what you’re looking for right here."

"This independently owned brewery in Downtown Waco boasts five different beers, including the crisp and lemony Sailgate kolsch, and Pearly Gates, a pale ale with notes of “guava, passionfruit, mango, blueberry, and pine.”. 806 Austin Avenue, Waco"

"Brotherwell Brewing opened in February 2018 to serve the Central Texas community with “locally crafted beer of the highest quality”. Founded by friends Jacob Martinka and David Stoneking, it aims “to bring Central Texans closer to the brewing experience”.True to its commitment to the community, the brewery regularly hosts events at the taproom. Once a “scrap yard” and a “tire jungle”, the spacious taproom played host to many fundraisers, a Shakespeare play, stand-up comedies, live music, and the Eastside Market."

"Located inside a beautiful Mediterranean-style home overlooking the Brazos River Valley, the Art Center of Waco was founded to cultivate the arts in Waco and to encourage people to explore their artistic abilities and interests. The center offers plenty of opportunities for community engagement, including educational classes for people of all ages and temporary art exhibits that are changed approximately every two months. The public is welcome to view the exhibits free of charge, and the center also features a beautiful 2.5-acre sculpture garden that visitors are free to explore every day of the week."

"The Art Center Waco is located on the grounds of McLennan Community College and since 1972 has been the home to numerous local and nationally-renowned artists as well as a training ground for the next generation. Weekend workshops, classes and demonstrations are regularly offered. Of particular interest is the Sculpture walk, featuring 35 sculptures on a path overlooking the Brazos river."

"Located near the Brazos River, The Art Center of Waco is an attractive Mediterranean-style home. It was actually established to encourage the local artists. Therefore, you can see a lot of impressive artworks of lesser-known local artists."