The days are growing shorter, the weather is cooling down, and there’s nothing quite as comfortable as getting cozy at your favourite local brewery.
We asked BC Ale Trail fans to vote for their favourite cozy brewery space across the province, and the responses poured in, just like a rainstorm on a dreary Vancouver day. From covered and heated patios complete with firepits, to comfortable nooks with cushy seating (perfect for enjoying a book or board game), to warming seasonal brews and menus full of comfort food, BC breweries are the perfect place to go this fall when you want to relax and unwind.
We’ve tallied the votes, and we’re excited to share the results. Over 700 votes were cast for 134 different breweries from around the province—from Vancouver Island to the Kootenays and Northern BC. Whether you’re looking for a fireside pint after a rainy-day hike or a warm corner to catch up with friends, these breweries have mastered the art of cozy. Without further ado, here are your Top 10 Cozy BC Breweries:
1: BC’s Coziest Brewery (as voted by YOU!) – Camp Beer Co
Camp Beer Co. has got a serious fan base in their hometown of Langley, BC – and beyond – and it’s easy to see why. Camp has mastered the art of creating a brewery that feels less like a tasting room and more like gathering around the campfire with friends. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by thoughtfully designed spaces that invite you to settle in and stay awhile. The heated, glass-enclosed patio—complete with an actual fire pit and large retractable doors—creates that perfect indoor-outdoor flow that works in any weather. Inside, the experience only gets cozier with distinct zones like The Cabin, featuring cedar-board walls and a fireplace, and the Chalet and Woods sections within Camp Grounds coffee shop that feature a faux long fireplace that’s particularly magical during winter months. Board games are ready for borrowing, dogs are welcome on the patio, and the Camp Outfitters retail area doubles as an ambiance-rich space where you can browse merchandise among the beer barrels aging select brews.
The crew at Camp has skillfully woven quality craft beer into this welcoming environment. Their rotating seasonal lineup keeps things fresh, with exciting returns like First Light Coffee Cream Ale, a local favourite brewed with Camp Grounds Coffee, and the award-winning Flannel Pyjamas mocha imperial stout, which will be making its seasonal reappearance around their annual birthday celebration. The brewery’s creative approach extends to collaborations with breweries across BC, Alberta, and Manitoba, showcasing their adventurous craft-beer ethos while maintaining the high quality that’s earned them recognition at the BC Beer Awards and Canada Beer Cup.
The beer community’s love for Camp Beer Co comes down to authenticity—this is a space genuinely designed for comfort and connection rather than just beer consumption.
Because the beers are creative and high quality, the community trusts what we do. Combine that with a space that feels more like friends gathering than a formal tasting room, and you get love from locals and visitors alike.
The patio has earned its reputation as one of BC’s best for that “camp-style hangout” feeling and all-season accessibility, while the various seating zones encourage lingering conversations over exceptional pints. Whether you’re a Langley local or a craft beer enthusiast travelling through BC, Camp delivers that rare combination of creative brews, seasonal surprises, and a space that makes you feel like you’re hanging out at a friend’s place rather than just visiting another brewery.
Previously, Camp won the BC Ale Trail Best Brewery Experience in 2022, and was voted one of the top 10 patio spaces on the BC Ale Trail this past summer. They were also named Brewery of the Year at the 2025 BC Beer Awards.
Find Camp Beer Co in Langley, BC, on the Langley Ale Trail
2: Locality Brewing
Cozy looks a little different at Locality Brewing — and craft beer fans love that. We’re talking farm-fresh air, crackling fire pits, big blankets, good friends, and beer made from the fields behind the lagoon you’re looking at. It’s less “cabin in the mountains” and more “welcome to your favourite farm hangout — we saved you a seat.” The Lodge gives all the warm-wood, fireside energy, and outside you’ll find sheltered nooks, heaters, teahouse seating, and those fire pits that keep coming up. Whether you’re curling up with a pint or just soaking in the view, cozy is a vibe all its own at Locality.
This time of year calls for beers worth lingering over; here’s what’s on tap to keep you warm: Goldilocks Oatmeal Stout (creamy, chocolatey, and just right), Farm-Fresh English IPA (brewed with hops grown right there on the farm – get it before it disappears!), plus rotating seasonal surprises that make each visit feel a little bit special. Keep an eye out for an upcoming collaboration beer release made with Barn Owl Brewing: Apple Pie Saison.
Why do people love Locality? “We like to think it’s because we treat everyone like family — and because nothing beats sipping beer where it’s grown, malted, and brewed. Locality is a little slice of farm magic, and whether you’re bringing your pup, your kids, your date, or your whole crew, you’re welcome here,” says the team at Locality.
Visitors always tell us the same thing: “You come once, and it instantly feels like your spot.” We think that’s because you can feel the heart in this place — and the people behind it.
“BC beer fans show up, support local, and love a good story in their pint — and we’re grateful to be part of such a passionate, creative craft community,” they continue. “So bundle up, bring your favourite people, and come get cozy on the farm. Fires on, good beer flowing, and room for everyone — that’s the Locality way. See you soon — your seat by the fire is waiting.”
Find Locality Brewing in Langley, BC, on the Langley Ale Trail
3: Field House Brewing – ABBY and CHWK
While several votes specifically called out Field House Brewing’s Abbotsford location, many simply noted Field House as their favourite cozy spot—and both of this Fraser Valley brewery’s locations definitely hit the mark. Both locations were built for cozy moments, the kind where you can slow down, grab a pint, and settle in with good company. Each space has its own charm, but both share that Field House feeling: welcoming, laid-back, and full of character. In Abbotsford, you’ll find guests gathered around the big stone fireplace, especially on rainy afternoons! In Chilliwack, the modern lodge-style fireplace brings that same cozy energy, perfect for settling in with a flight or a seasonal stout.
They’ve also got board games you can borrow, so whether you’re posted up by the fire, enjoying the patio with heaters and a screen, or tucked into a corner table with friends, there’s always a reason to stay a little longer.
Keep an eye out for fresh seasonal beers dropping every week – from refreshing sips like the Super Tall Key Lime Pie Sour to Field House’s upcoming holiday dessert stouts.
Field House is all about creating a space where everyone feels at home. From our cozy fireplaces and inviting taprooms to our friendly team behind the bar, we want every guest to feel like they belong. We focus on making great beer that sparks conversation and moments worth lingering over. We brew more than just good beer, we brew good times at Field House.
Come for the beer, stay for the community, and know that there’s always a place for you here at Field House.
Find Field House Brewing in Abbotsford, BC, and Chilliwack, BC, on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail
4: Barn Owl Brewing
The renovated 1920s heritage barn that houses Barn Owl Brewing in Kelowna is a special space. From the intimate taproom, where you can cozy up at the bar across from the taps and friendly taproom staff, to the epic loft complete with community tables, fireplace, shuffleboard table, games cupboard and view of the brewing area, to the intimate patio space that welcomes pets and people, complete with grassed area where you can pull up a chair or a blanket, you can’t really go wrong when choosing where to cozy up with your pint or flight.
There’s always something new on tap to pair with your visit. A seasonal favourite, the Nutty Owl Vanilla Chestnut Ale, is about to make its reappearance, and the team is also about to release a new community brew in support of the Canucks Autism Network.
If you ask Gary Brucker, co-founder of Barn Owl, what makes the taproom a cozy fan-favourite, he’s got no shortage of reasons: “Our setting, our brews and other beverage offerings, our team, our live music (twice a week all year), our daily food trucks, our pet-friendly patio, our adjoining Coffeehouse, our allowance of outside food and more.” If you want to read more about Barn Owl and their dedication to craft and community, check out the Hops Among Friends blog featuring an interview with Gary.
Find Barn Owl Brewing in Kelowna, BC, on the Kelowna and West Kelowna Ale Trail
5: Nelson Brewing Company
Nelson Brewing Company is located in the heart of the West Kootenays, nestled among the Selkirk Mountains and a stone’s throw from the shores of Kootenay Lake. Housed in an original 1800s historic brewery building, their small but mighty tap room is a hub for locals and tourists alike. The charming gas fireplace and cozy leather seats make it the perfect place to unwind, connect with friends, and sample new creations from the brew team. There are plenty of games to play and even an old chairlift retired from the local ski hill, repurposed into a swing on the patio.
We’re proud of our name and the place we call home. We’re more than just a brewery here in Nelson, we’re your neighbours!
Keeping on theme of cozy taproom, NBC has brewed up something special this fall: A Peach Cobbler Hazy IPA. This isn’t your grandma’s cobbler! It’s brewed with peach purée, cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of salt. A full-bodied, dessert-inspired ale, juicy, decadent, and loaded with Dolcita hops. Keep your eyes peeled for its release this month.
Find Nelson Brewing Company in Nelson, BC, on the Kootenay Rockies West Ale Trail
6: Deadfall Brewing Company
Deadfall Brewing Company in Prince George, BC, is a small (30-person capacity), inclusive, and fully accessible brewery. Along with having only low-top tables and a counter-height bar for accessibility, they also supply free menstrual products and free diaper changing supplies.
When we reached out to the team at Deadfall to ask what makes their space so cozy and why their fans love their space, they provided us with a list that comes straight from their fans:
- No TV or plug-ins
- Velvety couches and warm, inviting colours
- No ‘fake’ people
- ‘Hole in the wall’ vibes
- POOCHES!
- The brewery isn’t hidden away behind walls; it’s visible from the taproom area
- Funky art and plants
- A library with books and board games to borrow
- Small, intimate live shows, and a great playlist on days without live music
- Fully accessible
- The Code of Conduct
As we move into winter, we also move into dark beer season. Keep an eye out for Deadfall’s seasonal releases: the recently released Cherry Porter, and a Milk Stout is on the way as well.
Find Deadfall Brewing in Prince George, BC, on the Northwest BC Ale Trail
7: Wheelhouse Brewing Company
Wheelhouse Brewing Company occupies Prince Rupert’s original train station building right at the water’s edge. The heritage architecture, modern comforts, and stunning harbour views create a cozy atmosphere enhanced by vintage nautical touches throughout.
The main level features a bar with a bartop crafted from 100-year-old reclaimed fir beams, an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven, and a patio just steps from the Pacific Ocean—perfect for chatting with bartenders and fellow beer lovers while pizza aromas fill the air, or catching a sunset from the patio with your dog. Upstairs, the Sunroom offers a cozy fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive 270° harbour views—what regulars call “some of the best seats in the house for relaxing, whale watching, and unwinding.”
Beyond great beer and pizza, Wheelhouse offers entertainment for all moods: a full bookcase of games from children’s favourites to strategy games to Cribbage, Game-On Thursdays featuring trivia and music bingo, and monthly Whispers of Wool gatherings for crafters.
One standout offering is the Rain Gauge Lager, brewed each October. This traditional German lager has unique pricing: the more it rains in Prince Rupert, the more the pint price drops. As Wheelhouse says, “Here, at the wettest brewery in Canada, we embrace precipitation. When you live in Prince Rupert, you can’t let a little thing like rain stop you from getting out with friends for a good time and a delicious craft beer.”
“Wheelhouse was built by friends who wanted to make great beer and create something meaningful for the North and Prince Rupert,” explains founder Craig Outhet. “Our staff are here because they want to be—they love the Wheelhouse family we’ve built. The brick walls, local history, pet and kid-friendly vibes, and our forno oven from a family business in Naples all add to that welcoming ‘come-as-you-are’ atmosphere.”
At Wheelhouse we encourage you to relax, eat, socialize, and take in the view — we’re not just a quick pour.
Find Wheelhouse Brewing in Prince Rupert, BC, on the Northwest BC Ale Trail
8: Abandoned Rail Brewing Co
Abandoned Rail Brewing Co is truly a destination where people can slow down and connect — with each other, with the land, and with the beer. Set on a working farm where they grow their own barley, and surrounded by vineyards, the scenic KVR Trail, and stunning mountain views, Abandoned Rail is all about celebrating community and craft in the heart of the South Okanagan. The taproom is small and intimate, which naturally creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. A beautiful gas fireplace adds warmth through the colder months, while the soft lighting and comfortable décor make it an inviting place to settle in with a pint. Guests can often be found gathered around the communal tables playing one of the many board games that are available, or outside around the large fire pit in the winter.
We’re proud to be a Rainbow Registered space, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels at home. Families, pets, locals, and travellers alike are always welcome. Our team’s friendly and down-to-earth approach, paired with the community feel of our farm brewery, makes it a place people return to again and again.
Keep an eye out! The brew team at Abandoned Rail are crafting a new seasonal beer — a dark IPA featuring cherries grown right beside the picnic tables in their patio space. They’ve even asked their followers to help name it! Alongside that, the Bellhop Porter returns as a cozy winter favourite — it’s a three-time consecutive Canadian gold medal winner (2023, 2024, and 2025).
Find Abandoned Rail Brewing Co in Penticton on the Penticton Ale Trail
9 (tie): Barnside Brewing
Nestled among the farmlands of Delta, Barnside Brewing’s tasting room blends the charm of a working farm with the comfort of a community gathering place. The feedback they hear most often is that it feels like spending time in your friend’s backyard. Built from the ground up using reclaimed barn wood from local farms, the space has a rustic warmth the moment you walk in. Big communal tables, soft lighting, and views over the hop fields make it the perfect place to settle in with friends, a pint, farm-to-plate menu choices, and great conversation.
There’s no shortage of year-round cozy corners. From the couches by the fireplace to the long tables under the heated pavilion overlooking the fields—or inside with views of the brewing tanks and historical map—guests can choose their own spot to unwind. Board games are always on hand, and there’s often something happening, from trivia to special seasonal events that bring the community together.
As the weather cools, the seasonal beer lineup heats up. Just in time for the hockey season, the Five For Fighting Hazy Pale Ale is back on tap! And if you are looking for the perfect companion for chilly days, try the Porter – rich, and toasty. Every Barnside beer is made with a focus on ingredients grown right in Delta – notably their own barley and hops – giving every pint a true taste of place.
What makes Barnside so welcoming is our people – both our team and our guests. There’s a genuine sense of connection here; farmers, families, locals, and craft beer lovers from all over share stories over a beer made just steps from where its ingredients were grown.
The team at Barnside is ready to welcome you: “For BC craft beer fans, we’d just say: come visit the farm! There’s always something new on tap, a warm welcome waiting, and a seat by the fire with your name on it.”
Find Barnside Brewing in Delta, BC on the South of the Fraser Ale Trail
9 (tie): Farmhouse Brewing Co.
Chilliwack’s only farm-based brewery, Farmhouse Brewing Co., offers a cozy atmosphere where visitors can truly unplug and unwind. From seasonal decor to rustic barn wood walls, every detail creates a warm, welcoming vibe.
Guests can settle beside the crackling wood fire outside, grab a spot on the plush couches around a fire table on the covered and heated patio, or relax beneath cozy lights in the solarium. The Tasting Lounge has plenty of seating options, plus board games to enjoy with your favourite people. With 18 beer taps and new seasonal releases throughout the year, Farmhouse keeps craft beer fans coming back for more. Their British Nut Brown hit the taps this week, and dark beer lovers should definitely watch for a pair of upcoming Porter releases! If you want to keep things on the lighter side, seasonal, rotating radlers are on tap throughout the season.
Farmhouse welcomes everyone—all ages, all people—with friendly staff who make sure you feel right at home. Well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome in all outdoor spaces, because at Farmhouse, pets are family, too.
Whether you’re gathering indoors or out, Farmhouse is the perfect spot for quality time in a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere.
Find Farmhouse Brewing Co. in Chilliwack, BC, on the Fraser Valley Ale Trail
Every Pint Tells a Story
