Brewery Profile

Ouray Brewery

In a small mountain city better known for alpine scenery than nightlife, this brewpub gives beer travelers a clear local stop in Ouray’s compact visitor scene. Walk in expecting a mountain-town brewery centered on house-made craft beer rather than a large production facility or destination campus. The beers are described as regionally inspired and made with locally sourced ingredients, and the brewery has received awards, though specific medal counts and beer names are not part of the available information. For visitors moving through town, the appeal is straightforward: a pint in a high-altitude setting with the San Juan Mountains close by.

Travelers in this part of Colorado often plan their days around the landscape first: mountain drives, hiking, off-road routes, hot springs, waterfalls, and the steep roads around the Million Dollar Highway. A stop here fits that rhythm well because it offers a place to slow down after time outside without leaving the character of Ouray behind. Rather than promising a particular style lineup, it is safest to think of the brewery as a place to sample the day’s available house beers and see how the regional approach shows up in the glass. The draw is as much the setting as the beer: Ouray’s cliffs, peaks, and canyon views make even a casual brewery visit feel tied to the surrounding terrain.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the current pours, any seasonal offerings, and whatever else is available that day. One known feature worth building into a visit is the rooftop deck, which offers views of the surrounding peaks and toward Box Canyon Falls. The brewery is near the famed Million Dollar Highway, making it an easy candidate for a stop before or after that drive, but visitors should check current hours and conditions before relying on it as part of a tight itinerary. If the weather cooperates and seats are open, the rooftop is the signature vantage point; otherwise, the main brewpub still serves as a convenient Ouray base for a locally grounded beer break.

Nestled in the "Switzerland of America," Ouray Brewery is the perfect high-altitude refueling station after a day of exploring the rugged San Juan Mountains. This iconic brewpub, situated near the famed Million Dollar Highway, offers award-winning, regionally inspired craft beers brewed with locally sourced ingredients. Grab a pint and head up to the rooftop deck for unparalleled views of the surrounding peaks and Box Canyon Falls.

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607 Main St, Ouray, Colorado, 81427-

Phone: 970.325.7388

Website: http://www.ouraybrewery.com

Hours: Holiday Hours: Closed Wed. 12/17 • Open 11am-5pm on Wed. 12/24 • Open 11am-7:30pm on Wed. 12/31 Happy Holidays! Monday: from 11:07 am to close, Tuesday: from 11:07 am to close, Wednesday: closed, Thursday: from 11:07 am to close, Friday: from 11:07 am to close, Saturday: from 11:07 am to close, Sunday: from 11:07 am to close. Often we close earlier than 7:30pm due to lengthy waiting lists and staffing challenges” During the Summer months we would encourage diners to be at our front door no later than 7pm if you intend to dine with us.