Good News Brewing Company - Defiance
Brewery
4.5 (435 on Google)
About Good News Brewing Company - Defiance
Good News Brewing Company - Defiance is a brewpub on South Missouri 94 in Defiance. It is not a restaurant and not a bar, but a brewery that serves wood-fired pizza. It began when friends met in a Bible study and started brewing together.
The pizza is sourdough and wood-fired. The Vampire Deathwish Pizza is its number one seller. Seasonal beers include a pumpkin beer, an Oktoberfest and a hazelnut coffee stout.
The Defiance brewpub sits along the Katy Trail. Its breweries are family-friendly gathering places.
This location hosts private events and weddings. More people have reviewed Good News Brewing on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Defiance on this site.
From Good News Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 21, 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
Is there food at Good News Brewing in Defiance?
Yes. The brewery serves wood-fired pizza. It is also a pizza restaurant.
Can I book a party or wedding there?
Yes. The Defiance location hosts private events and weddings. It takes parties of about 25 to 50 guests and weddings and events of 100 or more guests.
Is it always open to the public?
Not always. This location is sometimes closed to the public because of private events and weddings. Call ahead or check the Facebook page.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
William K Busch Brewing Co is 5.4 miles away. Busch Family Brewing and Distilling is 6 miles away, and Shortleaf Brewing is 7.8 miles away. Good News Wildwood is 8.3 miles away.
Answers come from Good News Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 21, 2026.
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Before you visit Good News Brewing
Check before you drive out. This location is sometimes closed to the public for private events and weddings. Call ahead or check the Facebook page for early closure information.
Expect a brewery that serves pizza, not a bar. Check goodnewsbrewing.com for the menu and the seasonal beers. The Katy Trail is right there, so a walk or a ride before a pint is easy.
William K Busch Brewing Co is 5.4 miles away, and Busch Family Brewing and Distilling is 6 miles away. Shortleaf Brewing is 7.8 miles away, which makes a third stop on the same trip.