The Zion Canyon Brew Pub features gourmet-quality burgers, exceptional beer options and canyon views. It's located within walking distance of the Zion Visitor Center.
During our stay in Zion, I intended to try several different restaurants, because there are lots to choose from!
However, this brew pub's location meant we didn’t need to drive in and out of the park (which can be a real headache). Also, the food and beer were just absolutely incredible, so we ended up eating here twice.
We left happy both times! If we’d stayed longer, we’d probably have come right back to this brew pub.
Looking for more Zion travel tips? Check out our trail guides for the Watchman Trail and West Rim Trail, as well as our tips for getting permits in Zion.
Locating the Zion Canyon Brew Pub
This brewery restaurant is located just outside the park boundaries, within easy walking distance from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and the Watchman Campground.
The Zion Canyon Brew Pub is directly across from the pedestrian bridge to enter and leave Zion, about a three-minute walk from the visitor center, or five to seven minutes from the campground (depending on where your campsite is).
The pedestrian bridge is a great alternative to driving out of the park, because driving back in can present you with very long lines! For more tips on avoiding the crowds at Zion, see this post.
Seating + Views at Zion Canyon Brew Pub
Zion Canyon Brew Pub has both indoor and shaded outdoor seating.
If you're visiting during the summer, I'd imagine the indoor seating with air conditioning would be most appealing.
We opted for the outdoor because it was nice out, and also because the outdoor seating has phenomenal views of the Zion rocks.
Ordering Beer + Food
On our visits, we enjoyed the beer special (the Big Melon Gose) and also the Juicy IPA. Both were fabulous, and you just can't beat that view.
To see what's on tap, visit the brew pub website!
For appetizers, we tried both the pub fries and the pub pretzel sticks. Both were fantastic, both had beer cheese, and I can’t choose a favorite.
But I will say that the homemade mustard served with the pretzels was some of the best mustard I’ve ever had!
Our entrees included a hot pastrami Reuben (with a salad). You just can't go wrong with a Reuben, and this one was delicious.
We also tried the elevated elk burger (with a salad). This was my first time trying elk, and it reminded me a lot of venison (deer meat).
On another visit, we tried the pub tacos with cod. Again, we paired it with a salad. Their side salads were really good!
We also got the classic burger with a turkey burger (and a salad). The server asked if I wanted to make it a double burger since their turkey burgers are thin, and I declined. I thought it was perfect as-is.
Everything was delicious, but if we had to choose, the elk burger and cod tacos were our favorites.
If you’re visiting Zion, make sure to give this spot a try!
Interested in also trying some local wine? Visit Zion Vineyards, just a short drive away.
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