From the source
Enjoy craft beers at any of our award-winning breweries, select from the 32 beers on tap at our craft beer hall or enjoy the delicious beverages that our local distillery and ciderhouse has to offer. Come see what's brewing on the bikeway.
Delicious, world-class beer with the taste of home, hospitality, and that funky Athens, Ohio vibe in every drop. That’s Jackie O’s.
On the bikeway
Enjoy beers on tap as well as a large variety of specialty bottles & merchandise. 95 percent of Jackie O's production happens at this location. Enjoy the atmosphere inside the taproom or relax with friends on the large outdoor patio.
0.1 mile from bikeway, near mile marker 1
A brewery with a farmhouse mentality, deriving inspiration from locally sourced ingredients. While saisons and barrel aged sours are close to their hearts, they also love to brew and drink a hop-forward pale ale or a subtly crafted lager. Nothing is off the table, as long as it pairs well with friends and family.
0.1 mile from Armitage Road bikeway extension
Born from the soul of homebrewing, Devil's Kettle makes a wide variety of beers, but their focus remains on making the most drinkable, excellent examples of the way beer ought to taste. You won't find exotic ingredients added just for the sake of being weird. They cater to beer drinkers more than beer sippers. Keep your pinkies down, this is a five finger brewery.
250 feet from Columbus Road bikeway extension
A craft beer hall with 32 beers (or more) on tap! Serving an assortment of burgers, wings, brats and much, much more. Check out their calendar for various events—from billiards nights to live music.
50 feet from bikeway, near mile marker 7
Side Trips
Farmhouse-style hard ciders locally made from 100% Ohio-grown apples. Plus a full bar featuring their sister company, locally-crafted West End Distillery. Enjoy the patio and this historic brick beauty.
0.9 mile from bikeway mile marker 4
Pay a visit to the place where Athens’ brewing all began! The original Jackie O’s location features 48 draft lines, a large patio, two full bars and is located in the heart of Uptown Athens.
0.5 mile (uphill) from bikeway along Richland Avenue*
*Obey all traffic laws. Bicycles are considered a "vehicle" according to Ohio's Law. This means that you must abide by the same rules that motor vehicle operators abide by.
Unique eats along the bikeway
Athens County, Ohio has the most varied collection of restaurants in the region. Many of them will be serving up fresh, local, farm-to-table foods delivered as both traditional fare and funky fusion dishes inspired from flavors afar. Here are some of those great restaurants that are also along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway.
Sol Island Bar & Grill features casual Cuban-inspired cuisine like their Fish tacos and Avacado Salad pictured here.
"Coast into southeastern Ohio’s beer scene"
Travel writer, Wendy Pramik, shares her experiences visiting our breweries and more in this article for USA TODAY Travel.
