Lawson's Finest Liquids
Brewery
4.7 (615 on Google)
About Lawson's Finest Liquids
Lawson's Finest Liquids is a brewery and taproom on Carroll Road in Waitsfield, Vermont. Sean Lawson founded it in 2008, and the taproom opened in 2018. Its website says Brewbound and Beer Connoisseur named it 2023 Brewery of the Year.
The flagship is Sip of Sunshine, an IPA the brewery launched in 2014. The taproom also pours exclusive beers, according to its website. Its menu has listed lagers, a Kölsch, a stout and several IPAs.
The kitchen serves a local, seasonal food menu, with Green Mountain views outside. Google lists a beer garden, and the website mentions a dog friendly service area called the Bark Park. Kids are welcome with an adult.
A raw bar pop-up runs every Thursday afternoon, and the website also mentions live music and dinner pop-ups. More people have reviewed Lawson's Finest Liquids on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Waitsfield on this site.
From Lawson's Finest Liquids' own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Lawson's Finest Liquids?
There is a spot for dogs. The website describes the Bark Park as a dog friendly service area at the taproom.
Is there food at the taproom?
Yes. The website describes a local, seasonal food menu made by the taproom team. A raw bar pop-up also runs every Thursday afternoon.
Are kids welcome?
Yes. The website calls the taproom family-friendly. Children must stay with their group and be with an adult at all times.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. The website lets you reserve a private space, up to a full taproom buyout that includes the fireplace lounge, the bar and the main taproom.
Which breweries are close by?
Cousins Brewing is 0.6 miles away, also in Waitsfield. Good Measure Pub & Brewery in Northfield is 9.3 miles away. Craft Beer Cellar and Prohibition Pig in Waterbury are both about 11 miles away.
Answers come from Lawson's Finest Liquids' website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Lawson's Finest
Tables are first-come, first-served, so be flexible on where you sit. Children need to stay with their group and an adult at all times.
Check lawsonsfinest.com for the current draft list, the events page and the food menu before you go. The retail store sells fresh beer and merch to take home.
Cousins Brewing is 0.6 miles away, also in Waitsfield. It makes an easy second stop. Good Measure Pub & Brewery in Northfield is 9.3 miles away if you want to go further.