The craft beverage scene in Chautauqua County is booming. While long known for its award-winning wine region—Lake Erie Wine Country—this scenic New York destination now boasts a growing number of breweries and distilleries. Plan your trip and sip your way through unforgettable experiences.
Craft Beverage Tour Around Lake Chautauqua: Sip, Savor, and Explore Local Flavor
Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing: Wine, Beer, and Spirits in One Stop
Just outside Westfield, Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing and Mazza Chautauqua Cellars offer a unique tasting destination. This family-owned facility is New York’s first to produce wine, beer, and spirits under one roof. Sip a glass on-site and bring home your favorite bottles.
Historic Tastes at Johnson Estate Winery
Established as the oldest estate winery in New York, Johnson Estate Winery invites you to its historic tasting room. Ask to try their Spirits of New York menu, featuring over 30 award-winning distilled spirits—from gin and rum to bourbon and fruit liqueurs.
21 Brix: Where Wine and Beer Lovers Unite
At 21 Brix, craft beer and wine lovers can each find something to enjoy. From dry reds and whites to seasonal beers on rotating taps, this destination blends both worlds under one roof.
Southern Tier Brewing and Distilling: A Local Legacy
Visit Southern Tier Brewing Company’s flagship in Lakewood, NY. Arrive early on Saturdays for a first-come, first-serve brewery tour. Then head down the hill to Southern Tier Distilling Company for craft cocktails, spirit flights, and souvenir bottles of award-winning liquor.
Explore Craft Beverages in Jamestown, NY
Jamestown blends culture and craft. Start your day at the National Comedy Center, then sip local beer and canned cocktails at The Comedy Karaoke Lounge. Afterward, stroll downtown and stop by these standout spots:
Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge
With 18 rotating taps, 100+ craft beers, and 40+ wines, Brazil Lounge offers a cozy place to sip and socialize.
Wicked Warren’s Jamestown: Brewpub Meets Culinary Delight
This new hotspot delivers handcrafted beers, pizza, and creative cuisine in a lively setting that celebrates the community.
Plan Your Trip and Experience a Craft Beverage Tour in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region
Ready to sip and explore? Visit TourChautauqua.com or call 1.866.908.ILNY (4569) to request your FREE Visitor Guide.
