Brewery Profile

Birdhouse Brewing Company

In Honeoye’s beer scene, Birdhouse Brewing Company stands out first as a brewery tied closely to its building. A visitor walking in is entering an 1850s-era commercial structure that Scott and Greg acquired in 2018 and spent several years bringing back into use. The project began as a partial renovation, but the condition of the property led to much deeper work: electric, plumbing, and structural systems all had to be updated, ceilings were raised, and support beams were added. That history gives the brewery a clear local context. It is not presented as a large production operation or a chain-style taproom; it is a brewery operating from a restored historic space in a small New York community.

Travelers in this part of New York often look for stops that connect a day’s route to the towns they are passing through, whether the trip is built around lakes, countryside drives, or small village main streets. Birdhouse fits that pattern because the known story is rooted in reuse and renovation rather than a manufactured theme. The available information does not identify flagship beers, a fixed style focus, or a list of regular pours, so visitors should treat the tap list as something to discover on site rather than plan around from a static description. For beer travelers, the draw is the chance to see how a local brewery has been built into an older commercial structure and to sample whatever is currently being served in that setting.

For practical planning, confirm current hours before making the trip, especially if Honeoye is one stop among several in the region. Amenities such as food service, outdoor seating, events, reservations, and policies for children or dogs are not specified in the known information here, so they should not be assumed. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, ask about what is being brewed, and learn more about the restoration if staff are available to discuss it. Visitors interested in brewery architecture or adaptive reuse may find the building as relevant as the beer, since the company’s public story centers on the long renovation process and the work done with help from family and friends before operations began.

Birdhouse Brewing Company was founded by Scott and Greg, who initiated the project by acquiring an 1850s-era commercial structure in Honeoye, New York, in 2018. The initial plan for partial renovation quickly expanded as the building's infrastructure was assessed, requiring comprehensive updates to the electric, plumbing, and structural elements. Extensive work included raising ceilings and adding support beams to the historic space. Following several years of renovation, assisted by family and friends, the brewery began operations in the fully restored building.

Website available

8716 Main St, Honeoye, NY 14471, USA, Honeoye, New York, 14471

Phone: (585) 229-1216

Website: http://birdhousebrewing.beer/

Hours: Monday + Tuesday: Closed Wednesday + Thursday: 3-8pm Friday + Saturday: 12-9pm Sunday: 12-7pm