Brewery Profile
BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room
In Temple’s hospitality landscape, this stop is defined by the combination of brewing and full-service dining. BJ’s Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room operates in a brewpub setting, so a visitor walking in should expect a restaurant environment rather than a bare-bones production taproom. The draw is the pairing of house-brewed beers with an extensive food menu, making it accessible to groups that may not all be visiting for the same reason. Within the local beer scene, it serves as a familiar, established option; the site has operated for more than ten years and has become part of the area’s broader dining and drinking circuit.
Travelers in this part of Central Texas often look for beer stops that are easy to work into a wider day of driving, dining, or time near the lake. Because this location is in the Bird Creek Crossing area near Belton Lake, it fits that kind of itinerary without requiring a dedicated brewery-only outing. The beer side offers variety among house-brewed options, while the restaurant format gives visitors a more structured meal stop than many small taprooms provide. For someone comparing regional brewery experiences, this is less about a narrow specialty and more about a brewpub model: beer, food, extended service, and space for mixed groups.
Practical details are a major part of the appeal here. The facility can accommodate large parties, with space for up to 100 guests and no venue fee, according to the available information. Extended hours include Happy Hour specials and late-night dining, which may be useful for visitors arriving after time on the road or after other activities in the Temple and Belton Lake area. As with any brewery visit, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current food availability, and any timing details before planning around a specific beer or special.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Temple, Texas features a brewpub setting with a variety of house-brewed beers alongside an extensive food menu. Located in the Bird Creek Crossing area near Belton Lake, the site has operated for over ten years. The brewery's facilities can accommodate large groups, offering space for up to 100 guests without charging a venue fee. Extended hours include Happy Hour specials as well as late-night dining options, serving both local residents and visitors from the surrounding region. The combination of brewing and dining defines the establishment's role within Temple’s hospitality landscape.
Website available
3550 S. General Bruce Dr. Building G, Temple, Texas, 76504
Phone: 254-778-3300
Website: http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/tx/temple-brewery-tasting-room
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:30 am, Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Popular Beers
A quick look at notable pours currently tied to BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room.
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BJ's Zany Zitrus® Hazy IPA
IPA
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BJ's Hard Root Beer
Root Beer
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BJ's Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter™
Porter
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BJ's Lightswitch® Lager
Lager
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BJ's Berry Burst Cider®
Cider
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BJ's Brewhouse Blonde®
Blonde Ale
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BJ's Tatonka® Stout
Stout
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BJ's Harvest Hefeweizen®
Hefeweizen
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BJ's Oasis® Amber
Amber Ale
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BJ's Piranha® Pale Ale
Pale Ale
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BJ's Hopstorm® IPA
IPA
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Committed Double IPA
Double IPA
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BJ's Jeremiah Red®
Red Ale
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BJ's Nutty Brewnette®
Amber Ale
Beer Styles at BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room
BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes IPA, Root Beer, Porter, Lager, Cider, Blonde Ale, Stout, Hefeweizen, Amber Ale, Pale Ale, Double IPA, and Red Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Wine & Beer Trail Saturday
Aug 29, 2026
A small-group tour in Temple, Texas, visiting three different breweries and a local beer and wine bar with sample pours and behind-the-scenes tours. Starts at Corkys Beer and Wine…
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room located?
- BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room is located at 3550 S. General Bruce Dr. Building G, Temple, Texas, 76504. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room's hours?
- Current hours are: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:30 am, Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about BJ's Restaurants-Temple Brewery Tasting Room?
- Visit http://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/tx/temple-brewery-tasting-room for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.