About Thompson Brewing Company
From Thompson Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
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.
The brewery says 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. Google's description also mentions games such as ping pong.
Food comes from its own kitchen, with appetizers, barbecue and burgers on the menu. The website calls both the food and the beer award winning.
The website says kids are welcome and the brewery is dog friendly. Weekends bring live entertainment, and the outdoor seating holds more than 100. More people have reviewed Thompson Brewing on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Riverside on this site.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Rating
4.7out of 5
370 Google reviews
Questions people ask
Answers come from Thompson Brewing's website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Can I bring kids and dogs to Thompson Brewing?
Yes. The website says kids are welcome and describes the brewery as 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?
The website lists live entertainment on weekends. 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.
Breweries near Thompson Brewing Company
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.
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