Brewery Profile

Barnshed Brewing

In Hicksville’s local craft beer scene, a stop at Barnshed Brewing gives visitors a neighborhood-scale view of Long Island brewing rather than a large production-house experience. The brewery operates with a small-batch focus, so the taproom experience is centered on what is being poured that day and how the lineup reflects recent brewing activity. Visitors can expect the pace and feel of a local brewery visit: a place to sample beer at the source, talk through the board, and spend time with friends without the formality of a restaurant or bar built around a full menu. In a Nassau County community with busy roads, commuter traffic, and a mix of longtime residents and day visitors, a small brewery like this functions as an informal gathering point within the broader Hicksville food-and-drink landscape.

Travelers exploring craft beer on Long Island often look for variety across short distances: pale ales and IPAs remain common regional draws, while lagers, stouts, sours, and seasonal releases frequently appear across the area’s brewery circuit. A visit to Barnshed fits that pattern as part of a broader tasting route through Nassau and Suffolk counties, where small producers tend to emphasize freshness, taproom-only pours, and frequent updates. Hicksville is well positioned for visitors who are already moving through central Nassau, whether they are coming by train, meeting nearby friends, or pairing a brewery stop with the area’s diverse dining options. The appeal is less about a single signature experience and more about seeing how one local producer contributes to Long Island’s active, varied beer culture.

For planning, the key visitor amenity to note is outdoor seating, which adds flexibility in fair weather and gives groups another option beyond the taproom. As with many small-batch breweries, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, serving format, and any current releases. Barnshed Brewing also uses social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram for announcements and updates, so checking recent posts before heading over is a practical step. Visitors should approach the stop as they would any small craft brewery visit: allow time to review the beer list, ask what is fresh, and keep plans adaptable if building it into a larger Long Island brewery itinerary. The setting is straightforward and local in character, with the outdoor seating providing a simple way to extend the visit when the weather cooperates.

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100 Lauman Ln, Hicksville, New York, 11801-6574

Phone: 5163766514

Website: http://www.barnshedbrewing.com

Hours: Thursday 6pm-10pm Friday 6pm-10pm Saturday 1pm-8pm Sunday 1pm-6pm Open Thanksgiving Eve 4pm-