What to do and see in Anchorage, Alaska (AK): The Best Food & Drink

Exploring the Last Frontier, one craft brewery at a time. Join your knowledgeable "hop"erator for an off-the-beaten path tour full of sudsy fun. Guests are introduced to some of Alaska's finest breweries, brewers, beers, and Alaskan characters on this behind the scenes look at the booming craft beer industry. Our tours are as much about the history of Alaskan beers, the masters who brew them, and the locals who drink them, as they are about tasting the beers themselves. We want our guests to leave their time with us feeling like they have connected with Alaska and, most importantly, with the people who call this breathtaking state home. These small group tours ensure a personalized experience. We look forward to raising our glass with you.

Cheese and charcuterie retail shop featuring an expertly curated selection of imported and domestic product from all over the world. We are all about the experience of treating cheese and encourage guests to stop in and sample anything out of our case. Sandwiches, soups, salads, and the best mac 'n cheese in town can be ordered during lunch hours.

Anchorage Distillery's Tasting Room was built with re-purposed wood yet presents a beautiful, comfortable atmosphere. The historic photos that adorn the walls help create this all-encompassing space and the windows looking into the distillery allow you to see the Holstein stills and massive Bavarian tanks that are used to create a truly unique Alaskan product. Stop in for a hand-crafted cocktail made with a hand-crafted spirit and grab a souvenir after the tour. Join us for a FREE weekly tour, Thursdays at 6 PM.

Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.

At Cynosure we brew well-balanced, nuanced, and welcoming beers with a focus on Lager and Belgian styles. We strive for drinkability...the quality that makes you eager for the next sip and the next glass. Our comfortable tasting room features the work of Alaskan artists. We usually have ten beers on tap, plus non-alcoholic options. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our current beer list, food truck schedules, and other news.

Alaskan Spirits Distillery makes 100% of all their alcohol on site in Anchorage, Alaska. We do not mix alcohol, nor purchase bulk spirits. We have 3 vodkas, and just added our version of a "Whiskee" (aged potato spirits, rested on oak). Come stop in and see our "speak easy" style spot. You can bring all your first dates here and we won't tell a soul ;-)

Home of Anchorage's oldest and boldest brewery. Open daily, 11 am to 8 pm, serving award-winning beers and great food. Also offering beer to-go in growlers, bottles, cans and kegs, as well as an array of beer apparel and glassware.