About Black Flannel Brewing Co.
Black Flannel Brewing Co. is a brewpub in Essex Junction with a distillery and a full kitchen in the same building. Its website calls it Vermont's only brewery, distillery and full-service kitchen under one roof.
The Essex location has 40 taps. The website says the beers are brewed on site, and some are soured or aged in a barrel room. Spirits are made on site too, and the bar mixes craft cocktails.
Outdoor space is a big part of the place. There is a front patio and a biergarten, and the website mentions views of Mount Mansfield. Well-behaved dogs are welcome outside on a leash, and there is a kids menu.
Live music and weekly beer education are part of the mix. Past topics listed include classic German beer styles and the history of brewing. More people have reviewed Black Flannel on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Essex Junction on this site.
From Black Flannel's own website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
Been here? Write the first Brewery.fyi review.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Black Flannel?
Yes, outside. The website welcomes well-behaved dogs on the front patio and in the biergarten, and asks that they stay on a leash.
Is Black Flannel good for kids?
The website lists a kids menu alongside its dining, beverage and dessert menus.
Do I need a reservation?
The website recommends reservations for dining and links to Resy. The bar does not require one.
Can I book a private event?
Yes. The website has a page for hosting a private event and another for catered events.
Which breweries are close by?
1st Republic Brewing is 1.6 miles away. Weird Window Brewing is 4 miles away, and Lucy and Howe Brewing Company is 4.2 miles away. Beverage Warehouse, a beer store in Winooski, is 5 miles away.
Answers come from Black Flannel's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
Breweries near Black Flannel Brewing Co.
Before you visit Black Flannel
Book a table on Resy if you want dinner. The website recommends reservations for dining, but the bar does not need one. The bar stays open an hour after the kitchen closes.
Check blackflannel.com before you go for the beer list, menus and events. There is no takeout for food, so plan to eat in. The distillery is open by appointment.
1st Republic Brewing is 1.6 miles away. Weird Window Brewing is 4 miles away, and Lucy and Howe Brewing Company is 4.2 miles away.