The Runaway Micropub & Nanobrewery
Brewery
4.8 (98 on Google)
About The Runaway Micropub & Nanobrewery
The Runaway Micropub & Nanobrewery is a single-room micropub on East Chestnut Street in Burlington, Wisconsin. It serves handcrafted, small-batch beer and local eats. Its website says the name comes from the town's horse-drawn carriage days, when a loose horse could cause a runaway.
Bernard Petersen is the owner and brewmaster. The brewery focuses on small production brewing, and its website names quality, technique and community as the goals. Batches are small, so the tap list and food menu rotate, with locally sourced ingredients where possible.
The taproom has a patio and stacks of games for all ages. Live music is free each week. Besides beer, the menu lists seltzers, soda and food.
The website says the room is for people who know beer and people just starting out. Private events can be booked through the site.
From The Runaway's own website and its Google listing, read October 28, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Is there food at The Runaway?
Yes. The website has a food menu with locally sourced eats, and it changes with the seasons.
Is there live music?
Yes. The website says there is free live music each week, and its events page lists what is coming up.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. The website has a private events page with a form to get in touch.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
Low Daily is 0.1 miles away in Burlington. MobCraft Beer Waterford is 6.7 miles away, Mashtun Brewing in Lake Geneva is 9.5 miles away, and East Troy Brewery is 9.8 miles away.
Answers come from The Runaway's website and its Google listing, read October 28, 2026.
Breweries near The Runaway Micropub & Nanobrewery
Before you visit The Runaway
Check the tap list and food menu on runawayburlington.com before you go, since both rotate. The events page lists the live music. The hours on the site are worth a quick look too.
Expect a small single room with a taproom feel. Ask about the games and settle in for a while. The patio is there when the weather is good.
Low Daily is 0.1 miles away, so a second stop is easy. MobCraft Beer Waterford is 6.7 miles away, and Mashtun Brewing in Lake Geneva is 9.5 miles away.