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Get a taste of our craft breweries & distilleries when you purchase a flight log.

Explore & pour the 11 craft breweries & 2 distilleries in Windsor Essex that make up the Barrels Bottles & Brews trail! Visit the stops along the way of the Windsor Essex barrel trail – the birthplace of Canadian whisky, award winning vodkas, and craft breweries featuring some of the finest ales, lagers, stouts and more!

Take to the trail and enjoy a flight of craft beer and small batch ultra premium spirits, stamp your passport along the way.

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Banded Goose Brewing Co.

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Frank Brewing Co.

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Kingsville Brewery

Lot 10 Brewing Company

Sandwich Brewing Co.

Walkerville Brewery

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7-Day Windsor Essex Barrels Bottles and Brews Trail

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• Wheelchair accessible
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• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Most travelers can participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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• 1 Banded Goose Brewing Co. Stop: 2 hours See details
• 2 Chapter Two Brewing Company Stop: 2 hours See details
• 3 Cured Craft Brewing Co Stop: 2 hours See details
• 4 Frank Brewing Co. Stop: 2 hours See details
• 5 GL Heritage Brewing Stop: 2 hours See details
• 6 Kingsville Brewery Stop: 2 hours See details
• 7 Lot 10 Brewing Stop: 2 hours See details
• 8 Sandwich Brewing Co. Stop: 2 hours See details
• 9 The Beerded Dog Brewing Co. Stop: 2 hours See details
• 10 Brew Microbrewery Stop: 2 hours See details

• johnpP6149DQ 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Wish I had researched more before buying I purchased this tour months ago. On the day I took the tour, the majority of the destinations were closed. It would have been nice to have the seasonal hours explained BEFORE purchasing the tour. 2 of the destinations accommodated us. Read more Written October 25, 2023

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Grape vine  Tours

Wine away your afternoon (special ) our afternoon tour of essex county’s outstanding wineries..

• Designed for groups of 4 to 9.
• Visit 3 award winning wineries.
• Each winery offers 4 wine tastings.
• Enjoy one charcuterie board at one winery.
• Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide.
• 12:00 – 1:00 pick up from one location in Essex County or Windsor.
• 4:30 – 5:00 – approximate time back at your accommodation.

We pick you up at your residence, hotel, B&B, marina or campground and bring you back. Enjoy the tour. Leave the driving to us. We bring you back.

Group Tour (4-9 people) Cost $141.60 plus HST per person. Price includes tasting fees, charcuterie board and transportation.

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North Shore Wine Adventure

• Wine tasting at 3 wineries with tasting fees included.
• A tour of a winery production facility if available and/or requested.
• A delicious, relaxing lunch featuring local food specialties at a winery restaurant.
• Shop at winery boutiques. Many wines are only available at the winery.

Two Persons Tour Cost $179 plus HST per person. Price includes lunch and tasting fees.

Grape Vine Tours does not guarantee a two persons tour and you may be touring with others.

Group Tour (3-8 people) Cost $159 plus HST per person. Price includes lunch and tasting fees.

Wine and Brew Along the North Shore

• Visit 1 craft breweries & 2 wineries (or 2 craft breweries & 1 winery) for tastings with tasting fees included.
• Each Brewery offers a flight of their craft beer consisting of 3 or 4 samples.
• Lunch at one, at winery or brewery. Tasting fees and lunch included in price.
• A tour of a winery or brewery if available and/or requested.

Two Persons Tour Cost $179 plus HST per person. Price includes lunch at one winery or brewery with tasting fees.

Group Tour (3-8 people) Cost $159 plus HST per person. Price includes lunch at one winery or brewery with tasting fees.

Craft Brewery Experience

• Visit 3 craft breweries for tastings and have lunch at one. Tasting fees and lunch included in price.

The philosophy of Grape Vine Tours Inc. is to provide an experience that allows our customers to enjoy the wine, craft beer and spirits of our region.

By the way, the food and scenery are exceptional and you might learn some interesting tidbits about this area.

We ask that our customers refrain from bringing outside alcohol on our tours or consuming alcohol in our vehicles. The establishments we visit are family oriented so no need to say more.

Grape Vine Tours picks up customers at one location and returns them to one location.

In the event of intoxication or inappropriate behavior the tour will be terminated without refund.

Pickup 11:00 – 11:30 Return 3:30 – 4:00 (Times are approximate depending on pickup location. Times can be customized to meet your schedule.)

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7 days notice is required if you cancel your tour for any reason for a full refund. Any notice less than 7 days you forfeit the full amount you have paid.

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The 5 Best Windsor Breweries

What are the best Windsor Breweries to visit this year? Well, we’ve done the work to figure that out for you! We have sampled all their brews, spent time in their taprooms and read all the online reviews to come up with our take on the best breweries in Windsor to explore this year! 

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Windsor Breweries

We’ve covered other top Ontario cities to explore craft beer, including Toronto , Ottawa , London , Hamilton , and Kingston . Now it’s time to round out our tour of Ontario with Windsor.

Canada’s southernmost city brings a small but quality list of craft breweries for beer enthusiasts to explore. We’ve picked our top favourites that are all within a 10-minute drive of each other to help you plan your craft beer trip to Windsor.

What are the top breweries in Windsor?

With a relatively small craft beer scene compared to the other Ontario craft beer powerhouses such as Toronto and London, Windsor does not fail to impress. Craft breweries in Windsor, Ontario have brought craft beers to the scene that hold their own against big city breweries. Winning multiple awards for their beers, Windsor Craft Breweries have made a name for themselves within the industry, hence why they couldn’t be left off of our list.

Things are also starting to heat up for Windsor craft beer lovers with the Barrels Bottles & Brews events. If you’re a beer drinker, we recommend taking a tour of the city brews trail with their passport log to try some of the best breweries and distilleries in the city.

Though Windsor, Ontario may not be on your traditional road trip route, we highly encourage a slight detour to taste the exceptional beer of this Canadian city.

How we picked the best Windsor Craft Breweries?

With every ‘top breweries’ post that we write, we make sure to do diligent online research to determine who makes it on our list. From reading online reviews and reviewing beer selections, to checking other authority websites and of course, sampling their beers. We do our best to take all the information we collect and give you our opinion of the top breweries in Windsor.

However, we know we aren’t perfect and if we’ve missed a Windsor brewery that you think should be on this list, contact us and let us know who they are and we’ll do our best to include them!

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The Best Windsor Breweries

We’ve chosen our top favourite craft breweries to share with you. Here they are!

Walkerville Brewery

Walkerville Brewery is Windsor’s largest craft brewery offering a range of flagship award-winning beers, seasonal releases, and special edition one-off beer styles. They specialize in traditional style brews, delivering quality with every brew. Aside from the classics, you’ll also find your fair share of unique and interesting beers to sample.

The size of the taproom is as impressive as the delicious beers they serve. Ask about a tour next time you visit to learn about the rich history of Walkerville brewery and the community that surrounds it.

Customer Review: Lovely place to sit outside and enjoy a brew.

• Phone: (519) 254-6067
• Address: 525 Argyle Rd, Windsor, ON N8Y 4Z8
• Beers to try: Waterfront Wit and Geronimo IPA
• Website: www.walkervillebrewery.com

Craft Heads Brewing Company

Craft Heads Brewing offers “beer for the adventurous” in downtown Windsor. They’ve got 30 taps with their own flavourful brews flowing, plus a few guest taps and ciders. Their beer is a combination of “Baskin Robbins meets Willy Wonka”, according to the brewers. From hoppy IPAs to fruited Sours, there’s something on tap for every palate. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the selection, try a flight (or two) and enjoy the variety of flavours Craft Heads beer showcases.

Customer Review: Great atmosphere bartenders always have a good idea what you’re looking for in a beer based on your likes. Brewer’s are very gifted and imaginative coming up with some very amazing flavour combinations.

• Phone: (226) 246-3925
• Address: 89 University Ave W, Windsor, ON N9A 5N8
• Beers to try: “Blues” Berry Blonde and Under the Sea Salted Caramel Specialty Ale
• Website: www.craftheads.ca

Sandwich Brewing Company

Sandwich Brewing pairs old buildings and great beer into the perfect package. Located in a fully restored heritage building, the taproom is a completely open concept with a second floor that gives you a birds-eye view of the brewing process. Stop by, try some of their beers, and, of course, don’t forget to try a delicious sandwich!

Customer Review: Awesome local brews as well as a nice patio, food is also unbelievable, some of the best sandwiches I’ve had. Friendly and laid back atmosphere. Thanks guys.

• Phone: (519) 800-2019
• Address: 3232 Sandwich St, Windsor, ON N9C 1A8
• Beers to try: White Bronco Juicy IPA and All That Razz Farmhouse Ale
• Website: www.facebook.com/sandwichbrewing/

Chapter Two Brewing Company

Chapter Two Brewing, opened in 2018, brings an industrial charm to their brewery. Located a short jaunt away from Walkerville, this Craft Brewery offers a reliable lineup of craft beers paired with the perfect pub-style food menu. This is a great place to grab a snack and a pint and enjoy the afternoon.

Customer Review: Great beer, super friendly staff. Always a fun visit. New menu is great!

• Phone: (519) 915-3118
• Address: 2345 Edna St, Windsor, ON N8Y 4W8bg
• Beers to try: Ford City Cream Ale and Zug Island Porter
• Website: www.chaptertwobrewing.com

Frank Brewing Company

Frank Brewing makes “straight to the point, no nonsense” award winning small batch brews. They believe that that great brewery beer is not just science, but an art! Order online for local delivery or curb side pick up or stop in for a fresh brewed pint and delicious pizza, you won’t regret it either way!

Customer Review: Beer and food was phenomenal. The service was great, the patio atmosphere with live music was great!

• Phone: (519) 956-9822
• Address: 12000 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8N 1L9, Canada
• Beers to try: No nonsense Lager and Smooth Hoperator Pale Ale
• Website: frankbeer.ca

BREW Microbrewery

BREW Microbrewery is one of Windsor’s favorite hub for every drink-centered celebration. Known for crafting exceptionally smooth and easy-drinking beers and wines, BREW has truly found its essence in its new County BREW location in Windsor Essex.

Tucked away in a lush 31-acre wooded estate, yet only a short 20-minute drive from Windsor, BREW promises refreshing pints of flagship beers and immersive nature. Picture yourself savoring a pint of their signature Maple beer in the cozy ambiance of the tasting room or picking up some zesty Brew Light Lime from the retail store for those laid-back evenings.

Customer Review: Great food and staff so friendly and great live music at times. Highly recommend this place

• Phone: (226) 246-0720
• Address: 1241 S Malden Rd, Essex, ON N9V 2Y7
• Beers to try: Spiced Maple Beer
• Website: brewwindsor.com/

Enjoy the best craft beer in Windsor!

Make sure to go and check out Windsor’s best craft breweries, grab a locally brewed pint (or 2) and support your local brewers!

If we’ve missed a brewery on our list that you think should be added,  contact us and let us know  who they are and why you think it should be added to our list of the best breweries in Windsor.

More Ontario Breweries to Explore! 

But wait! There are more great breweries to discover in Ontario, Canada ! If you happen to find yourself on a road trip around Ontario, make sure to check out some of the following cities for great local craft beer!

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