No matter if you’re thirsty for some delicious craft beer, wine, whiskey, or a non-alcoholic beverage, Columbiana County has just the place to lift your spirits. These one-of-a-kind joints feature their own speciality made drinks so you’re guaranteed to delight your taste buds every time. But they aren’t just for drinking – you can also often grab a bite to eat from either their in-house menu or from one of the many visiting food trucks. They’re also the perfect place to experience a special event such as yoga, bingo, and live music. Grab your loved ones and get ready to make some memories!
Breweries in Columbiana County
The city of Columbiana has three breweries for you to visit, each with its own distinct drink menu and other offerings.
Photo by Birdfish Brewing Co.
Birdfish Brewing Co.
Located just down from Firestone Park, Birdfish Brewing Co. is open seven days a week and features 12 fresh rotating craft beers on tap that you can enjoy in their taproom or patio. Their mission is, “To bring the local community together to enjoy fresh craft beer and create unforgettable memories with the people we love and the people they love.” They take that mission to heart by being family and pet-friendly.
Between Birdfish’s drinks, rotating food trucks, and arcade games, you’re guaranteed to make those unforgettable memories on any given day. If you’re interested in experiencing a taste of the community they’ve built, you could also take part in their special events from yoga to bingo to a pinball league to live music to a Farm and Art Market. The brewery also features a gift shop where you can find one-of-a-kind items from local artisans and pick up what you need for your round of disc golf at Firestone Park.
Brewlounge Beer Company
Brewlounge Beer Company
Brewlounge Beer Company has just what you’re looking for when it comes to not only craft beer, but also fine whiskey, exceptional wine, and cigars. They are known for their ambient atmosphere and huge selection. It’s the perfect place to grab a drink and have a conversation with your friends (who are 21+ or older).
They brew their own beer and also partner with other breweries to offer a little something for everyone including non-alcoholic beers, pale ales, IPAs, porters, stouts, sours, ciders, shandies, lagers, and everything in between. If you can’t decide what you’re in the mood for, you can always sample four of their drafts with a flight! You won’t want to miss this gem in Firestone Farms.
Ill Will Brewing
Ill Will Brewing
Sometimes life can be disappointing, and when a beer is just what you need to wash that disappointment down, Ill Will Brewing is there for you. From their beer names to their signage, they lean heavily into the definition of ill will (feelings of hostility, resentment, or bitterness, due to a real or fancied wrong) in the best way.
But there’s no way you could be disappointed with their great service and delicious craft beer. They have eight beers on tap at all times. They also offer frozen hard seltzers and hard smoothies, many of which are gluten-free and/or dairy free. The brewery has a large outdoor space and the tables often have card games on them too to make your time with family and friends even more fun. Located in the new Vagabond Village at Firestone Farms, the surrounding scenery is reminiscent of the age of one of Columbiana’s most famous residents – Harvey S. Firestone.
Wineries in Columbiana County
Columbiana County’s wineries showcase their commitment to producing high-quality wines from crisp whites to robust reds.
Photo by McKim’s Honeyvine & Winery
McKim’s Honeyvine & Winery
The McKim Family combined their passion for beekeeping and wine into this must-visit tasting-room and banquet event center in East Palestine, which is open by appointment. They offer a large selection of white wine, blush wine, and red wine, along with their famous bee wine. What’s bee wine, you may ask? It is a sweet fruit wine made even sweeter with their local raw honey.
Sundog Cellars Ciderhouse & Winery
Sundog Cellars Ciderhouse & Winery
Sundog Cellars Ciderhouse & Winery got its start in 2018 and has been a staple in the county ever since. You’ll find this locally-owned craft ciderhouse and winery in Firestone Farms has unique options you can’t find anywhere else.
Over the years, they have made over 100 different ciders and eight are always on tap at their location. Their wines are made seasonally, so you can always try something new. Be sure to order a flight if you just can’t make up your mind on what to try. They’ve been known to offer special events too, which they post on their Facebook page.
Tipsy Farmer Winery
Tipsy Farmer Winery
Would you like to surround yourself with the gorgeous countryside while tasting a glass of wine? Then Tipsy Farmer Winery located in Hanoverton is the place for you. But you’ll find more than just sweet, semi-sweet, or dry wines here – you can also order from a selection of beer, cider, sangria, and wine slushies.
As if their offerings couldn’t get any better, they also make sure you’ll never go hungry with their visiting food trucks. Tipsy Farmer Winery has special events almost every weekend. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy evening or a low-key night on their patio, they make sure you’ll always have a good time.
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Experiences in columbiana county
Not every outing is the ideal opportunity to partake in “spirited” fun, and for those times, Columbiana County has alternative non-alcoholic beverages experiences to explore.
Photo by Kast Iron Soda Works
This craft soda bar and game lounge in Salem calls themselves the “purveyors of fine fizz”, which is definitely showcased by their variety of draft sodas on tap, fountain and specialty shakes, floats, hot drinks, and premium alkaline and mineral water. They also offer snacks you can’t resist, from vintage candies to gourmet popcorn to macarons to edible cookie dough.
You can’t help but slow down and enjoy the people you’re with in Kast Iron Soda Works’ comfy interior. They have a variety of board games and a giant Scrabble wall for your enjoyment. If you’re looking to take some of the fun times home with you, you can shop their selection of handcrafted goodies and nostalgic candies.
Whether you’re in the mood for a hoppy IPA, a sweet Riesling, or even just a club soda, Columbiana County’s Breweries and Wineries are sure to have something to quench your thirst. But even though they offer a variety of excellent beverages, what really makes these establishments shine isn’t just their menus, it’s the unique atmospheres and experiences they create for guests. Find out for yourself and visit Columbiana County today!