Brewery Profile

Peoria Artisan Brewery & Gastropub

In North Peoria’s beer scene, visitors find a brewery that works as both a taproom and a full-service gastropub rather than a beer-only stop. Peoria Artisan Brewery & Gastropub brews on a 5 BBL system and serves its in-house craft beers alongside a broader beverage program. The room is set up for different kinds of visits: a main dining room for meals, a bar area for those focused on the taps, and an outdoor patio when weather allows. Local ownership is part of the story, with Peoria residents Matthew and Kristina Frosch operating the business in partnership with Executive Chef Michael Mahalick. The kitchen is a major part of the visitor experience, with a scratch menu centered on New American cuisine rather than a limited snack counter.

Travelers in the Phoenix-area suburbs often look for stops that can cover more than one need: a local beer, a real meal, a place to sit down after time on the road or outdoors, and options for mixed groups. This brewery fits that pattern by pairing house-brewed beer with a gastropub menu and a bar that also serves hand-crafted cocktails and other spirits. The beer list is presented through 20 taps dedicated to craft beer, though the specific pours should be checked on site since the available lineup can only be confirmed at the taproom. For visitors who prefer to make the food part of the plan, the presence of an executive chef and scratch kitchen gives the stop a dining focus as much as a brewing one.

For practical planning, the main dining room, bar area, and patio operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests should not assume standard seating reservations for those spaces. A separate speakeasy is located within the premises and is reservation-only, making it the part of the business that requires advance planning. The taproom bar is the place to confirm the day’s beer selections, ask about current in-house pours, and compare them with the cocktail and spirits options. Visitors looking for a straightforward brewery meal can use the regular gastropub areas, while those interested in the speakeasy should treat it as a separate experience with its own reservation requirement.

Peoria Artisan Brewery & Gastropub operates a 5 BBL brewing system, producing in-house craft beers alongside a full gastropub menu in North Peoria, Arizona. The establishment is known for its scratch kitchen, serving New American cuisine developed by Executive Chef Michael Mahalick. Ownership is local, with Peoria residents Matthew and Kristina Frosch operating the business in partnership with Chef Mahalick. The facility features a main dining room, a bar area, and an outdoor patio, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. A notable feature is the presence of a separate, reservation-only speakeasy located within the premises. The bar maintains 20 taps dedicated to craft beer, complemented by a selection of hand-crafted cocktails and other spirits.

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10144 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy #1130, Peoria, AZ 85382, USA, Peoria, Arizona, 85382

Phone: (623) 572-2816

Website: http://www.peoriaartisanbrewing.com/

Hours: Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 11am-8pm