Breweries, Cideries & Distilleries

Taste local craft

From crisp ciders and hoppy brews to small-batch spirits, The County's craft drink scene is The County’s craft drink scene is easygoing, social, and made to be explored.

Planning a day of tasting? Public transportation options are very limited in The County. Let one of our tour operators do the driving, so you can taste without worry.

Start at the Brewery

Our region’s history has its roots in beer—the ‘Barley Days’ of the late 1800s—when one-third of The County was dedicated to growing barley.

These days, we’re pairing our farm-to-table cuisine with farm-to-pint craft beers. Styles range from bitter IPAs to easy drinking saisons and strong stouts. Keep an eye out for featured brews using farmed or even foraged, in-season ingredients. Collaborative efforts bring breweries together for tasty, local experiments and many brew pubs will pour you a tasting flight of what The County breweries have to offer.

Follow the Cider Trail

Discover the rich tradition of cider-making in Prince Edward County, where old-growth orchards produce both sweet and sour apples that are expertly transformed into delicious ciders.

To explore it all, follow the Ontario Cider Trail and zero in on The County’s cideries. It’s an easy way to map your route between orchard stops, lakeside sips, and small-batch producers, turning a scenic drive through Prince Edward County into a full cider experience.

Sip Something Different

While Prince Edward County is best known for its breweries and cideries, it’s also home to a couple of distilleries crafting small-batch spirits worth sipping. The County’s creative and laid-back character is captured in—yes—its spirits. Flourishing juniper bushes contribute their bountiful fruit to our artisanal gins, while each pour reflects the region’s rich, grain-to-glass terroir.

Karlo Estates

Eat And Drink

Karlo Estates, a renowned winery in Prince Edward County, offers unique artisanal wines curated by Vintner Sherry Karlo, known for innovation and excellence.

Del-Gatto Estates

Experience Attraction

Family-owned Del-Gatto Estates specializes in hybrid grape varieties, offering hand-planted, hand-picked, and handcrafted wines that bring an authentic taste of Italy to Southern Ontario. Experience it soon!

Get Corked PEC Tours

Tours

Book a worry-free winery or brewery tour in Prince Edward County with personalized driving service. Explore artisan shops, art galleries, and scenic lookouts for a memorable experience.

555 Brewing Co.

Eat And Drink

Family-run craft brewery since 2017. Specializing in true-to-style beers and wood-fired pizzas. We offer a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for customers.

Tina's Wine Tours

Tours

Tina’s Wine Tours in Prince Edward County offers customizable wine tours for groups of 2-7, including visits to wineries, breweries, distilleries and more. Fully licensed and insured.

Lake on the Mountain Brewing Company

Eat And Drink

Crafting small batch beer since 2007. Visit our tap room for beer to-go or stay for pints by the indoor fire or outdoor beer garden.

Rosehall Run Vineyards

Experience Attraction

A must-stop on your Prince Edward County tour.

Matron Fine Beer

Eat And Drink

A modern farmhouse brewery

Matron Fine Beer is the embodiment of our shared values and expertise—crafted by friends and industry professionals - our brewery, rooted in strong yet feminine principles, reflects our commitment to quality and community, aiming to produce exceptional beer with a focus on sustainability and genuine connection.

Prince Edward County Wine Tours

Tours

Premier wine tour company in Prince Edward County. Offering public and private tours with knowledgeable drivers, showcasing the region's history, scenery and best of all, its wines, ciders, beers, and spirits.

Gillingham Brewing Company

Eat And Drink

Gillingham Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery known for its high-quality traditional craft beer. Visit for a taste of their acclaimed brews!

Dinner Thyme Personal Chef Service

Experience Attraction

Dinner Thyme offers over 25 years of culinary experience, bringing 4-diamond dining to your home for less than eating out.

Gillingham Brewing Company

Arts And Culture

Gillingham is a family-owned brewery in a vineyard near Wellington, offering 20 unique Gillingham beers, wine, and food. Beer garden, live music, and events starting in May.

Huff Estates Winery & Inn

Arts And Culture

Huff Estates Winery produces high-quality wines in a modern facility with a gravity flow system. Authentic Italian Wood fired pizza is available seasonally at the Winery from May thru October.

Nestled amongst the estate vineyards, the Inn is situated adjacent to Oeno Gallery and Huff Estates Winery. Conveniently located roughly halfway between Toronto & Ottawa, our elegant PEC country accommodation hosts 21 rooms including Deluxe or Premiere Suites and an 1100 sq ft Wine Maker’s Suite.

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Revolving Axis

Tours

Revolving Axis offers premium private wine tours in PEC for groups of 2-4. Customized tours including transportation, tastings, and day of wine appreciation. Savour the flavours of the County in style.

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Parsons Brewing Company

Arts And Culture

Parsons Brewery, a family-owned farm brewery in Prince Edward County, offers craft beers, local drinks, and a laid-back communal experience since 2016.

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Aurum Brewing Company

Brewery

European-inspired beers served in our orchard Biergarten. Here history is not forgotten - it's poured.

Vignettes from The County’s Craft Drinkmakers

A spirited collection of photos and interviews celebrating PEC’s wineries, cideries, breweries, distilleries, and the passionate people behind them. Over forty local makers share their stories, giving readers an exclusive glimpse into the creators and processes behind their favourite drinks.

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