Flathead Lake Brewing Company Tap Room

Flathead Lake Brewing Company Tap Room on Electric Avenue in Bigfork sits in the heart of one of Montana's most scenic small towns, a few minutes' walk from the eastern shore of Flathead Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi. The brewery has been producing award-winning ales since the 1990s, and the Bigfork tap room is the original location, pouring a full range of the company's current production alongside seasonal and limited releases not available at other venues. The beer program spans the standard styles well: Moose Drool Brown Ale is the brewery's flagship and among the most recognized Montana craft beers in the state, while seasonal IPAs and specialty releases round out the tap list with variety. Food at the tap room is built for beer compatibility — the beer-battered walleye tacos use Flathead Lake-region fish with the brewery's own batter, while the bison brat is a regional twist on the classic German sausage. The soft pretzel with porter cheese sauce is the bar's most frequently ordered bar snack, the kind of preparation that benefits obviously from being consumed alongside a brown ale or porter. The tap room's setting on Electric Avenue — in a building with the feel of a mountain-town community space — draws locals, cyclists, boaters, and summer visitors touring Glacier National Park. Hours expand significantly in summer to accommodate tourist demand, contracting to a Thursday through Sunday schedule in winter.