Brewery Profile

Highlander Beer - Missoula Brewing Co

In Missoula’s active craft beer scene, this taproom gives visitors a brewery stop with room to settle in rather than a quick counter-service feel. The indoor space is described as spacious, and the outdoor seating extends along Grant Creek, making the setting part of the visit. The name carries older Montana beer history: Highlander was originally established in 1910 and later revived for modern craft beer drinkers. Today, the Missoula taproom presents a rotating local beer experience without requiring visitors to know that history in advance. A typical stop centers on the tap list, the food menu, and the option to move between indoor seating and the creekside outdoor area depending on weather and group size.

Travelers coming through western Montana often look for beer stops that fit around hiking, fishing, skiing, cycling, or scenic drives, rather than formal brewery tours or destination dining alone. Highlander’s lineup is described as a variety of brews suited for outdoor activities common in the Northwest, so it fits the pattern of a relaxed post-trail or post-river visit. With 12 craft beers on tap, the brewery gives visitors a range of choices without the need to commit to one narrow specialty. The food menu also makes it practical for mixed groups: artisan pizzas, barbecue, and tacos cover several casual meal options. For people passing through Missoula, it functions as both a beer stop and a meal stop, with enough seating flexibility to work for small groups, families, or larger gatherings.

For planning, the Missoula location is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current food offerings, and any event-related changes to seating. The known amenities include a taproom, a spacious indoor area, extensive outdoor seating along Grant Creek, and a pavilion available for rentals such as weddings and corporate gatherings. That pavilion means parts of the property may be in use for private events at times, so checking directly is sensible if visiting with a large group or on a busy weekend. Highlander has also expanded beyond Missoula with a second location in Salmon, Idaho, but visitors looking for the creekside taproom and event pavilion should be sure they are checking details for the Missoula Brewing Co. site. The appeal here is straightforward: local beer, casual food, indoor and outdoor space, and a setting that suits the way many people travel through Montana.

Highlander Beer operates a taproom in Missoula, Montana, featuring a spacious indoor area and extensive outdoor seating along Grant Creek. The brewery offers a selection of 12 craft beers on tap alongside a food menu that includes artisan pizzas, barbecue, and tacos. Established originally in 1910 and revived for modern craft beer drinkers, Highlander Beer serves a variety of brews suited for outdoor activities common in the Northwest. Their location also includes a pavilion available for event rentals such as weddings and corporate gatherings. Highlander has expanded to a second location in Salmon, Idaho.

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200 International Dr, Missoula, MT 59808, USA, Missoula, Montana, 59808

Phone: (406) 549-8193

Website: http://www.highlanderbeer.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM"]