About Thompson Brewing Company
Thompson Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant in Riverside. It opened in 2012 in a 700 square foot building across the street with one beer on tap. It has since moved, expanded and added a restaurant with more than 250 seats.
It generally keeps more than 20 beers on tap, with sours, seltzers and wine too. The rotation includes American and tangerine wheats, a Berliner Weiss sour, several IPAs and hazy IPAs, a Belgian Tripel, a nut brown and a stout. There are also games such as ping pong.
Food comes from its own kitchen, with appetizers, barbecue and burgers on the menu. The brewery says both the food and the beer are award winning.
Kids are welcome, and the brewery is dog friendly. Weekends bring live entertainment, and the outdoor seating holds more than 100. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Riverside on this site.
From Thompson Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring kids and dogs to Thompson Brewing?
Yes. Kids are welcome, and the brewery is dog friendly.
Does Thompson Brewing serve food?
Yes. It runs its own restaurant, and the menu lists appetizers, barbecue and burgers.
Can I reserve space for a large group?
Yes. The website takes reservations for large groups, celebrations, weddings, parties and events. It offers catering as well.
What kind of events does it host?
Weekends bring live entertainment. Its events page has recently posted live music, music bingo nights and an Oktoberfest.
Which breweries are close by?
Route 30 Brewing Company is 2.2 miles away and Craft Brewing Company is 2.2 miles away. Brew Crew Inc is 2.3 miles away and BRÜE CRÜE is 2.3 miles away.
Answers come from Thompson Brewing's website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Thompson Brewing
Expect a big place. The brewery has four seating areas and more than 250 seats, and the patio alone holds more than 100.
Check the tap list and the events calendar on thompsonbrewing.com before you go. Music bingo and live music nights are posted there. If you are bringing a crowd, book through the reservations page first.
2 miles off, so it is easy to add a second stop. Route 30 Brewing Company is 2.2 miles away.