Brewery Profile

Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

In Midtown Sacramento, visitors find a brewery that is tied closely to the city’s beer history: Alaro operates on the site of Sacramento’s first craft brewery. The space is not presented only as a taproom, but as a brewery, restaurant, and cocktail bar under one roof. Its beer program is known for classic styles made with a restrained, precise approach rather than novelty-driven releases. The brewery has received more than 90 accolades, and its La Bohème Czech Pilsner is one of the named examples associated with that reputation. For a visitor walking in, the main impression is of a full-service craft beverage and dining stop, not just a place to order a quick pint.

Travelers spending time in Sacramento often look for two things that Alaro brings together: regional dining and locally made beer. The restaurant side fits the city’s farm-to-fork identity, with a menu described as Spanish-inspired tapas alongside elevated gastropub fare. That makes the brewery useful for groups with mixed priorities, such as one person focused on beer, another more interested in cocktails, and others looking for a meal. The beer lineup’s emphasis on elegant, classic styles also gives visitors a contrast to taprooms built mainly around experimental or heavily flavored beers. A stop here can work as part of a Midtown food-and-drink outing, especially for those who want beer to sit alongside a broader culinary experience.

For planning purposes, treat Alaro as both a dining room and a brewery visit. The known offerings include house beer, cocktails, tapas, and gastropub-style food, but details such as hours, reservations, patio availability, parking, and the current tap list should be checked directly before going. The taproom or restaurant staff are the best source for confirming the day’s pours, including whether La Bohème Czech Pilsner or other classic styles are available. Visitors who want to focus on the brewery side may prefer to ask about current beer options first, while those planning a meal should review the food service details in advance. Its Midtown setting makes it a natural candidate for an evening stop, but the exact visit plan depends on the day’s schedule and offerings.

Nestled in the heart of Midtown Sacramento, Alaro Craft Brewery continues a proud legacy on the site of the city’s first craft brewery. This highly awarded destination (90+ accolades) focuses on brewing elegant, classic beer styles—like the celebrated La Bohème Czech Pilsner—with precision and zero gimmicks. Beyond the exceptional brews, Alaro offers a refined farm-to-fork dining experience featuring Spanish-inspired tapas and elevated gastropub fare, making it a complete culinary and craft beverage hub.

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2004 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA, Sacramento, California, 95811

Phone: 916-436-7711

Website: https://alarobrewing.com/

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur 11:00am-9:00pm; Closed Tues; Fri - Sat 11:00am-9:30pm; Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm