LAKE MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2026
Taproom Brews Around the Western Suburbs
There is nothing like an opportunity to relax, socialize and sip on a cold drink while enjoying lakeside living. Lake Minnetonka is known for its robust brewery presence, offering many options.
Excelsior Brewing Co., located at 421 Third St. in Excelsior, has been a community gathering space since 2012. The brewery hosts live music and events, and the patio is dog-friendly. Information is available at excelsiorbrew. com.
Back Channel Brewing, located at 4787 Shoreline Drive in Spring Park, is a destination taproom serving high-quality, small-batch beers. Patrons can enjoy a drink on the patio and grab a bite from an on-site food truck. Dogs are permitted both indoors and on the patio. Learn more at backchannelbrewing. com.
Unmapped Brewing, located at 14625 Excelsior Blvd. in Minnetonka, has been a staple in the Glen Lake neighborhood since 2017. The taproom offers activities such as shuffleboard, bags, giant Jenga and tic-tac-toe, and dogs are welcome both indoors and on the patio. Visit unmappedbrewing. com for more information.
Boom Island Brewing at 5959 Baker Road in Minnetonka relocated to its current taproom in 2019. Known for its Belgian-style beers and a variety of other selections on tap, the brewery welcomes dogs on the patio. Find them online at boomislandbrewing. com.
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