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Breweries near El Monte

Brewpubs, microbreweries and taprooms and within 15 miles, with a map, phone numbers and directions.

In El Monte

0

Within 15 miles

20

closest 2.5 mi

Brewpubs (with food)

4

Micro & nano breweries

15

Brewery map

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Within 15 miles

Planning a brewery crawl

Most taprooms open in the afternoon and stay busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings; many close early in the week. Brewpubs serve full meals, while smaller taprooms often rely on food trucks. Plan a ride home: rideshare or a designated driver.

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Questions

How many breweries are in El Monte?

There are no breweries listed inside El Monte, but 20 are within 15 miles; the closest is Progress Brewing in South El Monte.

Which El Monte breweries serve food?

Brewpubs brew on site and run a kitchen. Nearby brewpubs include Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Azusa, BJs Restaurant & Brewery - West Covina, Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Pasadena, Campsite Brewing Company.

What is the difference between a brewpub and a microbrewery?

A brewpub brews beer and serves food on the same premises. A microbrewery is a small craft brewery; many have a taproom but limited or no kitchen, and some host food trucks.

Are breweries family-friendly?

Many taprooms welcome children and dogs during the day, but policies vary by brewery and by state law. Check the brewery’s website before you go.

Source: Open Brewery DB, an open dataset of breweries, checked 2026-11-08. Breweries open and close often; confirm hours on the brewery’s website before visiting.

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