Lancaster Craft Beer and Lancaster Wineries: A Guide for AmishView Guests

Key Takeaways on Lancaster Wineries and Breweries

• Discover Lancaster craft beer and Lancaster wineries near AmishView Inn & Suites, including brewery taprooms, winery tasting rooms, and local distilleries throughout Lancaster County.
• Explore convenient wine tasting locations in Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, and Lancaster City, including Mount Hope Wine Gallery, Nissley Wines, Waltz Vineyards, and Thorn Hill Vineyards.
• Visit popular Lancaster craft beer breweries and taprooms, including Lancaster Brewing Company, Spring House Brewing Company, Bespoke Brewing, BierHall Brewing, and St. Boniface Craft Brewing.
• Plan your visit around the Lancaster Ale Trail, Discover Lancaster Brew Trail, Lititz Craft Beer Fest, and Lancaster Brewery Tours for the best local craft beverage experiences.

Lancaster County is widely known for its farmland, Amish heritage, and Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Over the past decade, however, the region has also become a destination for Lancaster craft beer, Lancaster wineries, and locally distilled spirits. Visitors can explore brewery taprooms, winery tasting rooms, and distilleries across the county, many located just minutes from AmishView Inn & Suites in Bird-in-Hand.

For couples planning a relaxing getaway, Lancaster County offers an ideal setting to enjoy local brews and wines while exploring the villages of Bird-in-Hand, Intercourse, and Strasburg as well as downtown Lititz and Lancaster City. Guests can easily spend a day (or several) sampling Lancaster craft beer and Lancaster wineries, then return to AmishView for a peaceful evening overlooking Amish farmland.

Below is a helpful guide to some of the most popular brewery and winery stops near AmishView Inn & Suites.

Winery Tasting Rooms Near AmishView

These tasting rooms are especially convenient for AmishView guests and provide a relaxing introduction to Lancaster wineries.

Mount Hope Wine Gallery

3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

Located just down the road from AmishView Inn, the Mount Hope Wine Gallery is one of the most convenient winery stops for guests staying in Bird-in-Hand. The tasting room offers a selection of wines produced at Mount Hope Estate & Winery in nearby Manheim, allowing visitors to sample Pennsylvania wines without leaving the heart of Amish Country. Guests will also find Rumspringa brews available here, making it a unique stop that combines Lancaster wineries and Lancaster craft beer in one location. Check out AmishView’s Getaway Package that includes a tasting at Mount Hope.  

Nissley Wines at The Shops at Rockvale

2333 Rockvale Road, Lancaster, PA 17602

Nissley Wines operates a convenient tasting room at The Shops at Rockvale just off Route 30 in Lancaster. Visitors can sample a wide range of wines produced at the Nissley vineyard estate along the Susquehanna River in Bainbridge. This location makes it easy for AmishView guests to add a Lancaster wineries tasting stop while shopping or dining along Route 30. For those that want to take a drive out to the vineyard, Nissley also offers its summer concert series, Music in the Vineyards, at its Bainbridge location. 

Waltz Vineyards Tasting Room at Kitchen Kettle Village

3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534

Waltz Vineyards is known for producing premium estate wines using traditional European techniques. The tasting room at Kitchen Kettle Village offers guests the opportunity to drop in and sample their award-winning Bordeaux-style just minutes from AmishView. Guests can also look to take the short drive out to Manheim to visit their vineyard in person, reservations are recommended.

Thorn Hill Vineyards Tasting Room

1945 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster PA 17601

Thorn Hill Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned winery led by Amy and Rachael Thorn and known for handcrafted, small-production wines. The Lancaster tasting room features premium California wines made from grapes sourced from Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Lake County, with a focus on full-bodied wines and 100% varietal purity. For AmishView guests exploring Lancaster wineries, this tasting room offers a refined wine experience in Lancaster with a portfolio that includes bold reds, balanced whites, and a strong sense of family heritage.

Deerfoot Downtown

348 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Deerfoot Downtown brings the experience of Deerfoot Vineyards to the heart of Lancaster City. The tasting room offers small-batch wines along with an inviting atmosphere that pairs well with a day of exploring Lancaster’s restaurants, galleries, and markets. The Deerfoot Vineyard is located on a farm just outside of Lancaster County. Guests interested in wine tasting will appreciate this urban tasting experience just a short drive from AmishView.

Lancaster Craft Beer: Breweries and Taprooms

Lancaster County’s craft beer scene has a significant number of breweries located in historic buildings, renovated warehouses, and small town taprooms throughout the region. Many of these breweries are part of the Lancaster Ale Trail, promoted by the Lancaster County Brewers Guild.

Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm offers rotating craft beer flights featuring breweries from Lancaster and surrounding towns, along with signature cocktails and local wines. For AmishView guests, it is one of the easiest ways to experience Lancaster craft beer without even getting in the car since it is on Plain & Fancy Farm.

Rumspringa Brewing Company Tasting Room

3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

The Rumspringa tasting room is located upstairs from the Mount Hope Wine Gallery in Bird-in-Hand. Rumspringa beers are brewed and bottled by Swashbuckler Brewing Company at Mount Hope Estate & Winery in Manheim. Guests can enjoy draft beer, wine, cider, and take-home bottles, making it a versatile stop for exploring Lancaster craft beer.

Lancaster Brewing Company Taproom

2323 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602

Located along Route 30, the Lancaster Brewing Company Taproom provides a convinient location near AmishView Inn where guests can sample many of the brewery’s flagship beers and seasonal releases in a relaxed atmosphere. Lancaster Brewing Company helped pioneer the modern Lancaster craft beer movement when it opened in a restored tobacco warehouse in downtown Lancaster, which is still open today. 

The Tavern by Spring House Brewing Company

8 E Main St, Strasburg, PA 17579

Spring House Brewing Company is known for its creative approach to craft beer and its willingness to experiment with unique ingredients. The Tavern offers a rotating lineup of IPAs, stouts, and small-batch releases that often push the boundaries of traditional brewing. The Tavern is minutes away from AmishView in Strasburg. You can also visit their brewery and restaurant in Downtown Lancaster. 

Bespoke Brewing

226 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572

Bespoke Brewing is located in Strasburg. The brewery focuses on carefully crafted small-batch beers with a strong emphasis on quality and flavor. For guests visiting the Strasburg Rail Road or the Sight & Sound Theatre area, it is a convenient Lancaster craft beer stop.

Our Town Brewery

252 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Our Town Brewery is a downtown Lancaster brewery known for its relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. The brewery produces a variety of approachable beers designed for easy drinking and local enjoyment. Visitors often stop here while exploring Lancaster City’s energetic restaurant and entertainment district.

BierHall Brewing Company

1703 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

BierHall Brewing Company draws inspiration from traditional German beer culture and community gathering spaces. The brewery produces a mix of classic and modern beer styles served in a comfortable taproom setting. It has quickly become a favorite stop for locals exploring Lancaster craft beer.

Big Dog Craft Brewing

1559 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Big Dog Craft Brewing offers a rotating selection of house-brewed beers with 16 on tap alongside a full-service brewpub menu. The brewery focuses on approachable craft styles designed to appeal to both seasoned beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers. There is weekly trivia, bingo and live music. 

St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co.

1701 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

St. Boniface began as a small nanobrewery and has grown into a well-known craft brewery in Lancaster County. The brewery produces a wide selection of beers including pale ales, IPAs, and seasonal specialties. Its welcoming taproom makes it a worthwhile stop when exploring northern Lancaster County.

Pour Man’s Brewing Company

24 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

Pour Man’s Brewing Company began as a small brewpub and has grown into an important part of the Ephrata craft beer scene. The brewery tap list is Lager inspired, but includes a wide range of styles. There is something to fit every palate.

Fetish Brewing Company

201 Rock Lititz Boulevard, Lititz, PA 17543

Fetish Brewing Company is located on the Rock Lititz campus near downtown Lititz. The brewery offers a diverse selection of craft beers along with a comfortable taproom environment. Visitors often pair a stop here with exploring downtown Lititz.

Lancaster County Spirits

Lancaster County is also home to several craft distilleries.

Stoll & Wolfe Distillery

35 North Cedar Street, Lititz, PA 17543

Stoll & Wolfe Distillery is known for producing small-batch rye whiskey using traditional Pennsylvania methods. The distillery has gained national attention for its carefully crafted spirits and historic recipes. Guests can also enjoy the Whiskey on the Rails experience with the Strasburg Rail Road, which pairs a scenic steam train ride with whiskey tastings.

Thistle Finch Distillery

417 West Grant Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Thistle Finch Distillery is a small-batch craft distillery located in Lancaster’s historic Cabbage Hill neighborhood. The distillery produces premium rye whiskey and other spirits using locally sourced Pennsylvania grain, honoring the region’s long history of rye whiskey production. Visitors can stop by the tasting room to sample handcrafted spirits, learn about the distilling process, and experience another side of Lancaster County’s growing craft beverage scene.

Lancaster Distilleries at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse

112 North Water Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse offers a unique Lancaster experience that combines craft distilling, dining, and an independent movie theater under one roof. Operated by Lancaster Distilleries, the stillhouse produces small-batch spirits including rye whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and gin using locally sourced grains. Visitors can enjoy handcrafted cocktails made with house-distilled spirits while dining or catching a film, making it a memorable stop when exploring Lancaster County’s growing craft beverage scene.

Brewery Tours, Trails, and Craft Beer Events

Visitors interested in exploring multiple breweries may enjoy organized experiences like Lancaster Brewery Tours, which provide guided transportation to several breweries throughout the county. These tours allow guests to sample Lancaster craft beer while learning about the brewing process.

The Lancaster Ale Trail, organized by the Lancaster County Brewers Guild, highlights many of the breweries listed above and encourages visitors to explore the county’s growing craft beer scene.

In the fall, beer enthusiasts can also enjoy the Discover Lancaster Brew Trail, a seasonal passport that encourages travelers to visit participating breweries, restaurants, and taprooms across the region.

Another popular fall event is the Lititz Craft Beer Fest, a charitable festival held each September in Lititz that features breweries from across the region while supporting local charitable causes.

Relax and Explore Lancaster’s Craft Beverage Scene

After a day of exploring Lancaster craft beer and Lancaster wineries, returning to the quiet countryside setting of AmishView Inn & Suites offers the perfect ending to the day. Guests enjoy comfortable accommodations, scenic farmland views, and easy access to many of Lancaster County’s best breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms.