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    Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse

    3.7 (311 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Brewpubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The very refreshing Centennial IPA from Flathead Lake Brewing!
    Alden C.

    Flathead Lake Brewing is another Montana brewery I got to check off my list and I felt accomplished in doing that die to my last Montana trip was all about the breweries. For Flathead I had their Centennial IPA which I really liked a lot. I can get burned out on IPA'S pretty easily as they are everywhere but this summer (summer of 2025) I have had a hankering for IPA'S off and on. The Centennial proves to be a refreshing one for me the few times I have had it and firs the bill quite well for that occasional IPA hankering I've been having. Flavor highlights in this beer are hoppy, malty, floral and sweet (naturally sweet tasting). It's a very well balanced IPA with these features. The beer is also smooth in body. I look forward to returning as Steve and I are bound to pass through the area again but more for the purpose of sightseeing on that trip.

    A light flight
    Mark W.

    A regular stop of ours when going through to Glacier. The Good - As always, it's the view...but this time it was too cold to be outside, so t was hoppin' inside. The staff was on top of it and checked in with us regularly. The Meh - The Chicken Bacon Eggrolls are heavy. Whew. Probably wouldn't order these again. The Bad - Nothing to report here.

    Chris A.

    We were on vacation in Montana recently, a group of four of us, and our friends we were staying with vouched for this place. It was right up against the massive lake that we'd be driving around all day long, so we gave it a shot. We pulled up, waited like an hour for a table for six, but it was well worth it. Ambiance was lakeside dive-bar brewery. It was an interesting vibe mix of tourist bar and a place where you know it's frequented by locals. I liked it. It was very comforting. Apparently, my buddy does a weekly bingo night there, super fun. Service was excellent. Our server took very good care of our medium sized party. And she made really good recommendations on which items were the best ones to order. I forgot exactly what burgers we ordered, but they were excellent. Buns were toasted very nicely, the burger patties were of a good size and had plenty of good char on them, huge honking strips of bacon adoring them, and just a really good flavor overall. Big fan. If you're trying to decide chips vs fries, both were surprisingly equally good. I'm usually a chips guy, but these fries looked legitimately homemade. Crispy, not oily, delicious. So good. Overall, this was a five star experience and my first real dinner down in Bigfolk during our stay. Just a lovely time.

    Brittany N.

    Pros: The location right on the lake was absolutely gorgeous. And the dining rooms inside were fun and easy to relax in. Definitely had a hometown bar kind of vibe. Service was excellent. We had a pretty big party, but he handled us with no issues or mistakes whatsoever. Food was so good. The burgers were cooked amazingly well, and the toppings were perfect, too. Cons: No cons. Tips: 1. Get a burger. 2. Arrive earlier than you want to. This place gets popping and there will be a wait.

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    Adrianna S.

    The only thing really decent about this place is the lake view. And I don't think it has the best view at the lake. Food is just okay. Service is also just okay. Beer and cocktails not great. But if you want to enjoy the view of the lake on a nice day, this is a good spot.

    Mushroom Swiss Burger
    Amy T.

    This was a great experience! Best Brewery in the area. We sat at the bar and the bartender was great. I had a flight and the beer was amazing! No aftertaste or bitterness. The restaurant overlooks the lake which gave it a great ambiance for fun and a good date night. We ordered the mushroom Swiss burger which was a 10/10. It had the best homemade mustard and the meat was cooked perfectly. We also had the special which was the Elk Bison burger. It had a bacon jam and goat cheese on it. My husband loved it even tho the goat cheese to me was a little overpowering...all together it tasted awesome...11.5/10. Definitely recommend and will return!!

    Robert F.

    Beautiful spot right on the lake for a beer or food! We arrived about 20 minutes before they opened and even though we were the first car in the parking lot, many more joined us before the doors opened. We beelined for the bar and ordered up a flight of beer.. we tried some different styles. The staff behind the bar was fantastic and the beers were good. There was a long wait for the patio and most people at the bar were having a beer while they waited for a table on the patio... and if you seen the view from the patio you would wait too. We definitely would return for a beer and the views.

    Karyn M.

    Flathead Lake is a beautiful lake, absolutely stunning. Flathead Lake Brewing Co tries to set expectations low because there is a large sign that says it is a small establishment and wait times will be long and orders may take longer than expected. Nevertheless we were seated almost immediately, not outside on the patio that faced out to the lake, but just indoors with a great view. Our drinks came out quickly. We absolutely loved the spinach and artichoke dip that came with lots of Parmesan chunks and warm toasted pita. This was the best spinach dip! My companion ordered a BLT and I ordered a Garden Portabella which was good but could have been better with cooked vegs rather than raw. Service was attentive and our food came out quickly. I saw some other tables get served burgers almost immediately (like really, really fast, almost suspiciously fast). You can't beat this location. I imagine it can get pretty crowded at times for outside tables.

    Mushroom burger
    Kevin B.

    This was our first stop in Montana after flying into Kalispell and we had a great time. It was busy so we had a drink at the bar before getting to our table overlooking Flathead Lake. My wife really liked her huckleberry mule and I enjoyed their beer. My wife had a mushroom burger and I had a grilled chicken sandwich and they were both very tasty as well! The atmosphere is relaxing, service was good, and it's just a nice restaurant overall. We would definitely come back.

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    Great local beer selection. Beautiful view, solid bar food. Absolutely worth the drive over to Bigfork.

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    Great beer selection! Always met with a smile and a cold glass of whatever sour beer they have on tap! good lunch specials for a quick bite.

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    Great beer and food. Fish tacos a fail cause fish tasted stale. Fries very salty but really good. Best lake views and service !

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    Great view of the lake, great food- we especially enjoy the red bird & the tacos & nachos. A great place for beer as well, obviously.

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    Ask the Community - Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse

    Can you accommodate gluten free and vegan patrons?

    We do have gluten free bread options to substitute on our sandwiches and burgers. We also offer a gluten free pizza crust. While we don't have extensive options for vegan patrons, we can make some modifications on menu items to accommodate the best… Read more

    Do you have any vegan friendly entrees?

    Hi Lillian - We don't have a menu that offers many vegan friendly options. There are some salads that can be modified, but most of our vegetarian options include cheese. You can check out our current menus here:… Read more

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