Brewery Profile

Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub

A visitor approaching Sparta’s craft beer scene will find Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub as one of the town’s most established brewery-and-restaurant stops, set inside a historic building rather than a warehouse-style taproom. The first impression is shaped by its log cabin interior, which gives the space a traditional, wood-heavy character suited to a sit-down meal as much as a pint. Because it operates as both a family-owned brewing operation and a restaurant, the experience is closer to a full brewpub visit than a quick tasting-room stop. Guests can expect beer service alongside food, with the taproom or staff being the best place to confirm the day’s pours.

Travelers in this part of northern New Jersey often look for outings that combine small-town settings, local food, and a reason to linger beyond a single drink. Krogh’s fits that pattern by pairing its in-house brewing identity with views tied to Lake Mohawk and the surrounding Sparta area. The brewery’s most distinctive feature is its rooftop bar, described as the first of its kind in Sussex County. For visitors who are 21 or older, that rooftop adds a different dimension to the visit, shifting the experience from an indoor pub atmosphere to an open-air setting with a view. Since specific beer styles are not fixed here by the available information, travelers interested in particular pours should check the current list when they arrive.

Practical planning is straightforward: Krogh’s functions as a restaurant as well as a brewpub, so it can work for visitors who want food with their beer rather than a brewery-only stop. The historic setting and log cabin interior are part of the visit, especially for those interested in local character rather than a generic bar layout. The rooftop bar is limited to guests aged 21 and older, so groups with younger visitors should plan around the main restaurant and brewpub areas instead. Details such as current beer availability, seating conditions, rooftop access, and meal service are best confirmed directly with the establishment on the day of the visit, since those are the elements most likely to vary.

Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub operates within a historic building in Sparta, New Jersey, combining a family-owned brewing operation with food service. The establishment features a log cabin interior and Sussex County's first rooftop bar, offering views of Lake Mohawk for guests aged 21 and older. While primarily known for its brewpub offerings, Krogh’s also functions as a restaurant serving food alongside its beer selection. The rooftop bar represents a distinctive feature within the local craft beer scene.

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23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ 07871, USA, Sparta, New Jersey, 07871

Phone: 9737298428

Website: http://www.kroghs.com/

Hours: ["Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM"]