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Philly's First Craft Brewery


PHILADELPHIA'S FIRST MICROBREWERY
EST. 1985

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Philly's First Craft Brewery


PHILADELPHIA'S FIRST MICROBREWERY
EST. 1985

Book a private party or large group reservation at either of our locations - Dock Street South in Point Breeze (1 mile from Rittenhouse Square) or Dock Street Fishtown, in the heart of Philadelphia’s bustling Fishtown neighborhood. We have spaces available for private and non-private gatherings of 10-150 people!

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Dock Street Brewery


PHILADELPHIA'S FIRST MICROBREWERY
EST. 1985

Dock Street Brewery


PHILADELPHIA'S FIRST MICROBREWERY
EST. 1985

Philadelphia's First Craft Brewery
Est. 1985

Dock Street Brewing Company is an award-winning, Philadelphia based brewery and brewpub. Independently founded in 1985, Dock Street was Philadelphia's First Craft Brewing Company, and one of the first Craft Breweries in the country, making us a true pioneer of American-made craft beer.

We are independently owned, family-run, and woman-owned. To this day, countless craft beer drinkers credit Dock Street as the beer that turned them onto small batch, artisanal beer. We’re known as much for our Award-Winning staples like our Dock Street Bohemian Pilsner or Dock Street Man Full of Trouble Porter as we are for our more experimental styles like Dock Street Barracuda, a deliciously tart ale brewed with raspberry and hibiscus. Our name, Dock Street, was chosen in honor of the historical Philadelphia seaport district which was, in the late 1700's, the largest producer of beer in the then-newly-formed country and home to pirates and statesmen alike who sat elbow to elbow enjoying a pint.

Visit either Dock Street Brewery location for a fun, laid-back hang with friends and family and our amazing bartenders! In addition to phenomenal, award-winning beers, you’ll also find craft cocktails with house-made syrups and Pennsylvania spirits (including our very own Vicio Mezcal) at both locations!

We're known to throw a mean party, featuring any and everything from comedy, prose reading, cheese-making, glass-blowing, mezcal tasting and live tattooing.

Check back often for updates like new additions to the menu for game days, parties and holidays, as well as party + event listing.

Looking for something fun to do with friends? Sign up for a tour of our state-of-the-art brewing facility at Dock Street South.


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Locations


Locations


 

VISIT US AT:

Dock Street South, our 10,500 square foot brewery and full-service brewpub for draught beer and wine, craft cocktails, wood-fired pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

Dock Street Fishtown, a 1000 square foot taproom with draught beer, wine and cider, craft cocktails, snacks and sweets.

 

DOCK STREET SOUTH

2118 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 337-3103
info@dockstreetbeer.com

DOCK STREET FISHTOWN

1229 N. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 284-0345
fishtown@dockstreetbeer.com

Seasonal Beers


Seasonal Beers


DOCK STREET WINTER HAZE

5.2% ABV 30 IBUs - This wintry version of our seasonal hazy Pale Ale showcases spelt and wheat malt, orange peel, and an abundance of Simcoe hop additions. It pairs perfectly with cold noses and warm fires.


DOCK STREET RYE ipa

6.8% ABV 64 IBUs – American IPA – The Dockstreet West Philly Flagship. An aggressively hopped American Indian Pale Ale brewed with Simcoe and Amarillo hops. The use of over 20% rye malt gives this ale a unique dry and spicy character.


DOCK STREET man full of trouble porter

Dock Street Man full of Trouble Porter – ABV 5.2% 30 IBUs

BRONZE MEDAL, Great American Beer Festival® 2021 | SILVER MEDAL WINNER - 10th Annual New York International Beer Competition 2021 | FIRST PLACE, Pennsylvania Farm Show Awards 2022, 2021, 2020 | BRONZE MEDAL, Great American Beer Festival® 2017

A liquid nod to the only pre-revolutionary tavern still standing in The City of Brotherly Love. “Man Full of Trouble” was one of Colonial Philadelphia’s first watering holes. This London Style Porter was brewed with “Old-World” in mind. Black and chocolate malts create its deep mahogany appearance and creamy espresso-like flavor. A blend of English hops lends a delicate earthy presence.


DOCK STREET wedding beer

5.5% ABV - Wheat Ale - Dock Street Wedding Beer is brewed to celebrate love, marriage and good cheer with ingredients symbolizing unity, purity (of heart), love, prosperity, and joy. This Belgian-Style Wit Bier is brewed with 100% champagne yeast, making this the perfect brew to toast the newlyweds! It’s packed with auspicious ingredients including Lemon Verbena, Orange Blossom Honey, Rosehips, Coriander, Lemon Peel and Sage. A smooth, clean malt profile centered on barley and wheat is complemented by prominent fruitiness lent by the yeast, which, like the happiness after a great celebration, lingers long after the finish. High carbonation delivers big, jubilant bubbles to perfectly round out the profile of this special ale, the true Champagne of beers.


The Origin Story


The Origin Story


Here’s the short version.

Dock Street Brewing Company was founded in 1985, amidst a proverbial sea of watered down and adjunct-plagued lagers, as one of the first post-prohibition craft breweries in the country - and Philly’s first all-grain brewpub.

Now, we call a former brewery-turned-tile-factory-turned brewery at 22nd and Washington Avenue (Dock Street South) our home, with Dock Street Fishtown, a new taproom that opened in April 2023 anchoring us in Philly’s vibrant Fishtown neighborhood, as well. We’ve come a long way since our first location at 18th and Cherry – 1.6 miles, to be exact – but to this day, countless craft beer drinkers credit Dock Street as the beer that turned them away from yellow-tinged macro-brews and corn-infused light lager.

We’re known as much for our fearless experimental beers like the Dock Street Walker (brewed with goat brains in honor of our favorite show, The Walking Dead) as for staples like our Dock Street Bohemian Pilsner or our Dock Street Prince Myshkin Russian Imperial Stout, one of the highest rated beers out there.