Brewery Profile

Urban Growler Brewing Co

In Saint Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone, this full-service brewery, taproom, and restaurant gives visitors a view of a local beer business that is both a neighborhood gathering place and a production brewery. Urban Growler Brewing Co. is known as Minnesota’s first microbrewery under women ownership, and it is also noted for its queer-owned status. A visitor walking in should expect an indoor taproom and dining area connected to a working brewery operation, rather than a bar that only serves outside-made beer. The setting is family-friendly, with food service available on site and a beer list built around the brewery’s own draft production.

Travelers exploring breweries in the Twin Cities often look for a few things: beer made on site, a taproom where the day’s pours can be sampled fresh, and a place that works for mixed groups that may include diners, non-beer-focused companions, or families. This stop fits that pattern because it combines brewery, taproom, and restaurant in one facility. Its beers are not limited to the taproom; Urban Growler also distributes draft beer throughout the Twin Cities area in kegs and packaged retail formats. For visitors, that means the taproom can serve as the source experience for beers that may also appear elsewhere in the region.

The beer garden is a major practical feature, especially for travelers visiting with dogs, which are accommodated outdoors. Indoors, the taproom and dining area provide the main place to order food and confirm the current beer lineup, since specific pours can change and should be checked on site. The known amenities make the brewery useful for several kinds of visits: a sit-down meal with local beer, a casual afternoon stop, or an outdoor visit when weather allows. Anyone planning around a dog, children, or a specific beer format should confirm current service details directly with the taproom before going.

Urban Growler Brewing Company operates a full-service brewery, taproom, and restaurant facility located in the Creative Enterprise Zone of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established as Minnesota’s first microbrewery under women ownership, the company produces a range of draft beers distributed throughout the Twin Cities area in both kegs and packaged retail formats. The location features a substantial beer garden that accommodates dogs, complementing the indoor taproom and dining area. Beyond its production focus, Urban Growler is also noted for its queer-owned status and commitment to maintaining a family-friendly environment.

Website available

2325 Endicott St, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114-1223

Phone: 651-340-5793

Website: http://www.urbangrowlerbrewing.com

Hours: Tues-Wed: 11am - 10pm, Thurs: 11am - 10pm, Fri: 11am - 11pm, Sat: 11am - 11pm, Sunday: 11am - 8pm. The kitchen closes at 7:30pm Tuesday-Thursday, at 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 7pm on Sunday.