Sip Outdoors: The Best Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries in the Pocono Mountains
- Joey Amato
- 35 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Raise a glass to summer before the season passes! Enjoy sunset tastings at perfect Poconos wineries or find scenic distillery patios and beer gardens where you can meet up with friends for drink flights and tasty eats. Keep reading to discover some of the best spots for a relaxing open-air night out in the Poconos while the sunny weather lasts.
Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, this pub, microbrewery, and distillery has its own Pint Size Park and Biergarten right outside. Order drinks from the outdoor bar then play a round of cornhole, wiffle ball, ping pong, or pickleball. Catch live music most weekends!
When you pull up to Blue Ridge Winery in Saylorsburg, you'll feel like you've arrived at a special event - in fact the winery hosts a variety of free weekend festivities including bingo tunes and dances all summer long. Whenever you visit, you can enjoy gorgeous vineyard views from the terrace or take a glass of wine with you to sip as you wander through the rows of grapes.
Tucked away in a beautiful brick building on the north side of Jim Thorpe, about 10 minutes away from the historic district, Hairy Guys Brewing has a patio out back where you can kick back and soak in the summer and surrounding mountains. Sample their small batch craft beer and enjoy events like live music and trivia.
Did someone say a wine float? Out in the sunshine? You'll find drinks for every taste at this scenic property in the hills outside of Stroudsburg, and you can relax with your glass from your seat on the covered terrace, stone patio, fire pit area, or grassy lawn. Don't forget about the full Mountain View bistro (reservations recommended) and outdoor grill and pizza bar open on weekends, with live music most Fridays and Sundays throughout the summer.
Nestled alongside one of the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge locations off of Route 33, Sorrenti Family Estate Winery has serene and scenic grounds ideal for relaxing, complete with a covered pavilion and brick oven pizzeria. Sway to live music most summer weekends and try unique fruity flavors and monthly specialties.
Spread across fifteen acres outside of Hawley, Three Hammers Winery has plenty of outdoor spots to say cheers with friends, whether sitting at a picnic table, lounging in an Adirondack chair next to the pond, or exploring the nature trail. Preorder a cheese box from Milford Wine & Cheese to savor with your vintage of choice! Listen to the summer sounds of talented live musicians most Saturdays.
Don’t forget to sign up for the free mobile Pocono Beverage Trail to find even more great drink spots and explore more fresh air adventures include hikes and horseback rides and find a place to stay for the ultimate rejuvenating summer escape!
