THE LOT:
- With perfect trail access, good food, Cold Beer and a relaxing atmosphere owner John McBride crafted a White Rock Lake staple beer garden, It's the perfect place to gather with friends and let the kids play on the playground or to get refueled after some laps around the lake.
- Today you'll have your choice of Lakewood Vienna Style Lager or Temptress Imperial Milk Stout
- Lakewood Brewing Company was founded in 2011, but they sold their first keg in August of 2012, becoming the 3rd brewery to open in Dallas.
- Owner & Founder Wim Bens was born in Belgium and moved to North Texas when he was 7 years old. Growing up, his family took regular trips to Belgium and over the years he developed a great appreciation for the uniqueness of Belgian-style beer.
- After graduating from SMU he began home brewing with some friends and fell in love with what he found to be the perfect blend of art and science. He loved it so much he left his career in advertising, applied to the American Brewers Guild and soon graduated, he put in a short stint at Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. and then sought to create a taste from Belgium right here in East Dallas.
- Living in East Dallas he had found a part of the city in "Lakewood" that was full of creative people putting their energy back into the community and felt that it was the exact reputation of what he wanted his beer to embody, naming the company after the neighborhood.
- The taproom & Beer Garden is located off Jupiter Rd. & 635 and is open 7 days a week.
- Monday – Thursday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm