Walnut River Brewing Co.
4.8 (144 on Google)
About Walnut River Brewing Co.
Walnut River Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom in El Dorado, Kansas. The El Dorado taproom is where the brewery began. It pours from 12 taps in a relaxed, casual room.
Warbeard, an Irish red ale, is the year-round flagship. High Beam is a West Coast IPA, and Teter Rock is a Kölsch. Have More Fun is a blonde ale, and Dia de las Cervezas is a Mexican lager.
Seasonal releases join the core beers through the year. You can take beer home in six-packs, growlers and crowlers, depending on the beer. The taproom also has a food menu.
Live trivia runs on Wednesdays. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
From Walnut River Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read November 3, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
How many beers are on tap at Walnut River?
The El Dorado taproom has 12 taps. They pour a wide range of styles, from an Irish red and a West Coast IPA to a Kölsch and a Mexican lager.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. Depending on the beer, you can buy six-packs, growlers and crowlers. The core beers come in cans as well as draft.
Does the taproom serve food?
Yes. The taproom has a food menu, and you can download the current one at walnutriverbrewing.com.
Is there trivia night?
Yes. Live trivia runs on Wednesdays, and the events page at walnutriverbrewing.com shows what else is planned.
Which breweries are close by?
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Wichita is 23.5 miles away.
Answers come from Walnut River Brewing's website and its Google listing, read November 3, 2026.
Before you visit Walnut River
Expect a relaxed taproom with 12 beers on tap. The staff greet you at the door, so it is an easy place to settle in after work or on a weekend afternoon.
Check walnutriverbrewing.com before you go. The events page shows the weekly calendar, and the taproom page has the current food menu. The taproom is closed on Mondays, and Sunday hours are shorter than the rest of the week.
Other breweries are a longer drive. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Wichita is 23.5 miles away. It makes a good second stop if you want to spend the day on beer.