For craft beer lovers 'round the world, there’s nothing that warms the heart and soul more on a chilly winter’s day than a gathering of 50 or so breweries from multiple states — all pouring samples of their very best brews! If this sounds like a personal paradise, allow us to make your dreams come true. Make plans to attend Frost Fest 2026 in Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, February 7th!

A trip to Fayetteville in the winter usually means mild weather, but it can still get cold here, especially once the sun’s gone down. On those nights, we are ultra grateful to enjoy our favorite local restaurants on their heated patios! There are options in every corner of Fayetteville, accompanying most any cuisine you desire, so gather up your group and stake your claim on one of these warm, inviting outdoor dining patios. Leverett Lounge @leverettlounge | 737 N Leverett Ave Preview the Menu Smitty's Garage Burgers & Beer @thegarage_burgers | 100 E Joyce Blvd #102 Preview the Menu Bocca 2036 N College Ave Preview the Menu Penguin Ed's Historic B&B | @penguinedsbbq | 230 S E Ave Preview the Menu Feed and Folly @feedandfolly | 110 S College Ave Preview the Menu Wood Stone Craft Pizza Uptown @woodstonecraftpizza | 3619 Mall Ave Preview the Menu Calle Latin Cuisine @callelatincuisine | 33 N Block Ave Preview the Menu Ozark Natural Foods @ozarknaturalfoods | 380 N College Ave Preview the Menu Southern Food Company @southernfoodco | 3575 W Wedington Dr, Suite 3 Preview the Menu Hammontree’s @hammongram | 326 N West Ave #8 Preview the Menu Loafin Joe’s @loafinjoes | 201 W Mountain Preview the Menu Crisis Brewing Co. @crisisbrewingco | 210 Nelson Hackett Blvd Preview the Menu Honorable Mentions - chain restaurants with heated patios in Fayetteville: Torchy’s, Mellow Mushroom

When it’s cold outside, a warm bowl of soup hits the spot. Fayetteville has a wide variety of restaurants, and many offer delicious soups that’ll fill you up and get you energized for everything ahead during your stay in Fayetteville. Here are some of our favorite soups in Fayetteville to get you started on your search for the perfect cold-day meal.

Craft beer culture in Northwest Arkansas was born in Fayetteville, and today it's grown to include a range of microbreweries as diverse as they are delicious! You'll currently find nine microbrewery and nanobrewery operations crafting local beer in Fayetteville, AR. It's up to you to find the public taproom that has the atmosphere that fits your style! No matter where you end up, you'll find that our breweries have personalities as distinct and varied as the beers they produce. It’s impossible to choose a favorite, so we humbly suggest you try them all. Welcome to the Fayetteville Ale Trail - Arkansas's Original Craft Beer Tour established in 2013! The Ale Trail gives visitors and locals alike a glimpse into the robust craft brewery culture of Fayetteville. Pick up your passport at any of the breweries below or order one below and we will mail it to you. Collect a passport stamp with any purchase at each brewery location. Once you collect all nine stamps, bring your Ale Trail passport to the Fayetteville Visitors Center at 21 S. Block Avenue to receive your FREE prize! Request A Free Passport  Columbus House Brewery Owned by a couple of University of Arkansas grads that are self-professed “loyal Fayettevillians who love everything about the city”, Columbus House Brewery boasts a trailside taproom near campus with a decidedly laid-back vibe. It’s common to see folks pop in with their pups to enjoy a cold pint or to spend a full afternoon on the elevated patio with friends! The brewers keep things fresh with rotating taps & small batch releases, including “The People’s Sour Ale”, re-flavored every so often with a fruit democratically chosen by local fans. If you’re in town on a Tuesday night, drop in for a jog with the brewery’s all-inclusive running club! ADDRESS: 701 W. North StreetPHONE: 479.935.3752WEBSITE: columbushousebrewery.comBREWMASTER: Carey Ashworth + Jason CorralFOOD: Food trucks are located on site and outside food is allowed.TOURS: Yes, schedule tours through website. Impromptu tours are available based on the availability of staff.  Crisis Brewing Company Crisis is a cozy microbrewery and neighborhood pub, tucked away in the trees just south of the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square. Named lovingly after the owner’s midlife crisis, Crisis Brewing has a loyal following and solid reputation for brewing consistently incredible small-batch beers. With an ambitious beer release schedule of 50 specialties a year, you’re sure to find a style that’s for you. Cans of their flagship beers are available only in their taproom and ask for a “crowler” to-go and they’ll fill and seal the can right in front of your eyes! While the indoor bar is cozy, the brewery has ample covered and uncovered outdoor space to accommodate groups of all sizes. Bonus: walkers and cyclists enjoy a 10% discount! ADDRESS: 210 S Nelson Hackett BoulevardPHONE: 479.582.2337WEBSITE: crisisbrew.comBREWMASTER: Sean SlapeFOOD: Penguin Ed’s BBQ delivers to your table Tuesdays through Saturdays, and outside food is also permitted.TOURS: No  Fayetteville Beer Works Family friendly and community centered might be understatements for Fayetteville Beer Works! The brewery opened in the summer of 2023, creating a much-needed neighborhood hangout in East Fayetteville. Warm and inviting, the taproom space welcomes young kids, cyclists, students, locals, and visitors equally. When you’re ready to wind down with a cold beer in hand, watch as it’s poured directly from the tank into your glass – literally as fresh as fresh can get! Fayetteville Beer Works is the only brewery in Arkansas to serve their beers this way, so if you find a novel beer experience hard to resist, get here now. ADDRESS: 2649 E Mission Boulevard #1PHONE: 479.249.4813WEBSITE: fayettevillebeerworks.comBREWMASTER: Laurence NiadjFOOD: Plenty of taproom snacks are available, including pretzels and hot dogs.TOURS: No, but groups of 4-6 can be scheduled for guided tastings with the brewmaster.  Flyway Brewing Company Arkansas-based Flyway Brewing Company has landed in Fayetteville! The popular brand from North Little Rock has claimed their stake in Northwest Arkansas, opening their first taproom in the area in a building that a former Fayetteville Ale Trail member once called home. Even though new beer has moved in, the location has retained its perks. Flyway is trailside, granting easy access to cyclists, and the brewery’s wrap-around patio – which has always been popular – continues to expand, leaving plenty of room for friendly dogs and families to visit. The kitchen has been put to good use too, with a full menu always available at the brewery! ADDRESS: 1550 E Zion RoadPHONE: 479.485.0055WEBSITE: flywaybrewing.comBREWMASTER: Matt FosterFOOD: Full KitchenTOURS: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM  Fossil Cove Brewing Co. A fossil-laden cove on nearby Beaver Lake is the water source for this dinosaur-themed brewery! Still in its original location (though expanded several times), Fossil Cove’s spacious tasting room is a favorite among locals. The small but mighty brewer of independent beer is a powerhouse in the Northwest Arkansas craft beer scene, offering seasonal and experimental beers as well as several year-round favorites on tap seven days a week. They’re also the folks behind Frost Fest, the south’s premier outdoor winter beer festival! Grab a bite to eat from Wicked Wood Fired Pizza and unwind on the dog-friendly patio for the full experience. ADDRESS: 1946 N Birch AvenuePHONE: 479.445.6050WEBSITE: fossilcovebrewing.comBREWMASTER: Benjamin MillsFOOD: Wicked Wood Fired Pizza serving some of the best pizza in Northwest Arkansas out of a converted shipping container on site.TOURS: By appointment only.  Goat Lab Red Named for the owners’ pet goats and yellow lab, Goat Lab is a family-owned, German-inspired brewery that lives by the word Gemütlichkeit—a “communal sense of belonging.” Brewing in Lowell since 2022, they brought the herd closer to campus in 2025 with Goat Lab RED in Fayetteville. Father-and-son brewmasters craft German-inspired beers, thoughtfully lagered for a clean, crisp finish. In 2024, Goat Lab became the Official Craft Brewery of the Arkansas Razorbacks, creating their signature Pilsner, TUSK, in honor of the beloved mascot. Goat Lab RED pairs those brews with an all-American menu fit for Fayetteville. ADDRESS: 1214 Garland AvenuePHONE: 479.531.9676WEBSITE: goatlabbrewery.comBREWMASTER: Bill Adams and Collin AdamsFOOD: Burgers, fancy hot dogs, and wings.TOURS: No  Mad Rooster Beer Company Welcome to The Roost, the lovable moniker for Mad Rooster Beer Company’s taproom in South Fayetteville! In addition to expanding the brewery radius for beer enthusiasts in Northwest Arkansas, the family-owned team at Mad Rooster brings with them a customer-centric approach to brewing. The tap list includes 32 beers and 2 flavors of kombucha. Located just off the Razorback Greenway, it’s a great family-friendly option for a cold one. If you want to try something totally out of the box, start with The Roost Juice. ADDRESS: 1107 S W AvenuePHONE: 479.322.4411WEBSITE: madroosterbeer.comBREWMASTER: Jeremy HahnFOOD: Pretzels, gourmet hot dogs, and rotating food trucks on site.TOURS: By appointment only.  Puritan Coffee & Beer The nano-est of nanobreweries on the Fayetteville Ale Trail, Puritan, is a popular spot for college students, primarily known for their coffee and lineup of mostly craft beers. Since 2022, they’ve also been brewing their own super-sessionable creations. If you’re the type that appreciates throwing back a few mid-week beers with friends, this is the spot for you! Every made-on-site beer features an ultra-low ABV – so low that you can order the craft beers in a pitcher – without sacrificing taste. Don’t sleep on Puritan’s immense patio and fantastic location on Dickson Street, either! Downtown Fayetteville awaits just outside the front door. ADDRESS: 205 W Dickson StreetPHONE: 479.301.2365WEBSITE: puritancoffeebeer.comBREWMASTER: Joe KaneFOOD: Pastries, breakfast items, small plates, light lunches, and coffee. Food trucks are available on site.TOURS: You can peek into their brewing closet depending on staff availability.  West Mountain Brewing Company Located on Fayetteville’s Historic Downtown Square (just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Experience Fayetteville Visitors Center where you’ll collect your prize!), West Mountain Brewing Co. has been a Fayetteville tradition for many years. Enjoy a wide selection of top-notch beers brewed in plain sight alongside a slice from Tiny Tim’s Pizza in the same building. You’ll walk away knowing the beer in your glass came straight from the tap at the oldest existing brewery in Northwest Arkansas! Plan on a colorful collection of regulars willing to chat and Fayetteville locals enjoying this down-to-earth pizza and beer spot when you visit. ADDRESS: 21 W Mountain StreetPHONE: 479.442.9090WEBSITE: @tinytimswmbofficial on InstagramBREWMASTER: Brian BrennfoerderFOOD: Order Tiny Tim’s Pizza (next door) right from your table.TOURS: No

One of the best ways to experience local culture is through its cuisine. So, to truly experience the best of Fayetteville, you need to eat the best dishes! Food that is locally sourced when possible and never frozen is a trend that continues to grow. Nowhere in Northwest Arkansas is that more apparent than Fayetteville.

Fayetteville, Arkansas was one of the first cities in the nation to pilot an Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), allowing visitors and residents of legal drinking age to openly carry and consume alcohol in our downtown entertainment district. Today, the ORA is a mainstay in downtown Fayetteville and remains one of very few places in the United States where you can legally drink in the street!