About Old Route 69 Brewery
Old Route 69 Brewery is a brewery and restaurant on East Buckeye Avenue in Ada. It sits where Cole Motor Sales operated for 113 years before it closed in 2019. Two lifelong friends, Billy Watterson and Troy Erickson, turned the site into a taproom, a restaurant and an entertainment venue.
The taproom pours house-made beer from head brewer John Novonty, who has over 20 years in craft beer. Some of the house beers are still on their way. Guest drafts from regional breweries fill the gaps, and the full-service bar makes cocktails too.
The fun is part of the draw. Inside there is duckpin bowling, pool and darts. Outside, the beer garden has lounge seating, lawn games, fire pits and a pavilion with a 140 inch jumbo screen for game days and movie nights.
Dining and duckpin bowling are walk-in only, first-come, first-served. Large parties can reserve a table, and groups of 20 or more can request a private event in the taproom, the Armory or the beer garden.
From Old Route 69 Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read November 4, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does Old Route 69 Brewery serve food?
Yes. The restaurant serves shareable starters, burgers, seasonal specials and snacks. The full menu is on oldroute69brewery.com.
Is there duckpin bowling?
Yes. Duckpin bowling is walk-in only, so ask about availability when you arrive.
Do I need a reservation?
Not usually. Dining is first-come, first-served. Parties with a large group can reserve a table through the website.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The beer garden has lounge seating, lawn games and fire pits. You can order a drink from the bar while you wait for a table.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Answers come from Old Route 69 Brewery's website and its Google listing, read November 4, 2026.
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Before you visit Old Route 69
Expect a busy, casual spot with games, a bar and a restaurant under one roof. If the dining room is full, grab a drink and wait in the beer garden or the darts, billiards and bowling areas until your seats are ready.
Check oldroute69brewery.com for the current tap list, since the house beers and guest drafts change. Monday and Tuesday hours are shorter than the rest of the week.
Other beer stops are a drive away. Kibbee's Craft Beer Wine Deli in Bluffton is 9.6 miles off, and Findlay Brewing Company is 20.5 miles away. Both make a good addition to a day on the road.