Kitchener, Ontario · Est. 2016
Small-batch beer,
brewed by the Grand.
Ten taps, a wood-warm room, and a brewhouse you can see from your seat. Riverside Brewing Co. makes honest craft beer in Kitchener — fresh, local, and poured metres from where it's made.
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On tap
Our beers
Grand River Pale Ale
Our flagship. Citrus-forward, soft bitterness, endlessly drinkable.
Victoria Park Lager
Crisp Czech-style pils, lagered six weeks. Cracker-dry finish.
Hazy Weber Street IPA
Mango, guava, pine. Double dry-hopped, poured young.
Mill Pond Stout
Cold-brew coffee and dark cocoa on a smooth oat body.
Sunset Raspberry Sour
Kettle-soured, Ontario raspberries, bright and tart.
Winterloo Amber
Seasonal caramel malt ale with a toasty backbone.
Visit
The taproom
Hours
Mon–Tue · Closed
Wed–Thu · 4pm – 10pm
Fri · 3pm – 12am
Sat · 12pm – 12am
Sun · 12pm – 8pm
Find us
118 Riverbend Lane, Kitchener, ON
Free parking behind the brewhouse · 6 min walk from the Central Station ION stop · dog-friendly patio
Growler and crowler fills to go, flights of four, and a rotating local food truck every Friday and Saturday.
What's on
Events
Fresh Hop Release Party
Wet-hopped pale ale straight from the fermenter, plus live bluegrass.
Brewhouse Tour & Tasting
45-minute walkthrough with our head brewer. Four samples included.
Trivia Night
Teams of six, winner takes a growler. Starts 7:30pm sharp.
Oktoberfest Kickoff Stein Hoist
Pretzels, polka, and our Winterloo Amber on cask.
Why us
Why drink here
🌾 Ontario ingredients
Malt from Barrie, hops from Beamsville, fruit from Waterloo County farms.
🍻 Ten-day fresh
Nothing sits. Most of what you drink was packaged less than two weeks ago.
👋 Actually local
Family-run since 2016 — the person pouring probably helped brew it.
🐕 Room for everyone
Dog-friendly patio, step-free entry, alcohol-free options always on tap.
🎶 A real neighbourhood spot
Live music, trivia, and fundraisers for KW causes most weeks of the year.
🚋 Easy to reach
Steps from the ION line with free parking on site — no downtown circling.
Contact
Book a table or a tour
- Call · (519) 555-0182
- Email · hello@riversidebrewing.example
- Private events & group tours · book two weeks ahead
- 118 Riverbend Lane, Kitchener, ON