About Ganaraska Brewing Company
Ganaraska Brewing Company has been brewing in Port Hope since 2021, in a building on Mill Street South beside the Ganaraska River, a short distance from Lake Ontario. Local architect Reno Piccini designed it to match the heritage look of the town's historic downtown, and the rooftop looks out over the town, the river and the lake.
The tap list rotates among IPAs, pilsners, sours and other styles so most visitors find something they like. Regulars include the light Easy Times (4.0%), Pretty Bad Sunburn (4.7%), Marquee (5.0%), Hazy Rapids (5.6%) and the stronger Raging Rapids (7.4%). Beer to go is sold at the retail counter during taproom hours.
The brewery kitchen cooks with locally sourced ingredients and builds its menu for sharing, which suits a group lunch or an early dinner after a day in the countryside. The taproom is open Tuesday through Sunday, and from May through September the rooftop patio opens at noon, Thursday to Sunday in May and Tuesday to Sunday from June. Events are posted on their website.
Laveanne in Campbellcroft is about 20 minutes north on country roads, so a lavender visit in the Northumberland hills and a late lunch on the Port Hope rooftop pair well on a summer day.
What to do
- Sample rotating IPAs, pilsners and sours in the taproom
- Sit on the rooftop patio over the Ganaraska River, May to September
- Share plates from the brewery kitchen
- Take beer home from the retail counter
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Taproom open year-round, Tuesday to Sunday; rooftop patio May through September
- Hours
- As posted October 2026: taproom Tue–Thu 11–9, Fri–Sat 11–11, Sun noon–8; kitchen Tue–Thu 11–8, Fri–Sat 11–9, Sun noon–7; closed Mon
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
Tips for your visit
- The rooftop is seasonal, so from October to April plan on sitting inside.
- It's closed on Mondays.
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Laveanne · about 20 minutes away
Laveanne in Campbellcroft is about 20 minutes north, an easy pairing with a rooftop lunch in Port Hope.
Getting there
Questions
When is the rooftop patio open?
Noon to 8 p.m., Thursday to Sunday in May and Tuesday to Sunday from June through September.
Is there food?
Yes. The brewery kitchen serves shareable plates made with local ingredients whenever the taproom is open.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Port Hope & the Northumberland Hills, Ontario
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
