The craft beer landscape has changed how bars need to think about their tap program. National brands and generic imports no longer cut it; customers expect at least a rotating local selection alongside recognizable craft names. Dave & Buster's beer program balances national craft favorites with market-specific local brewery partnerships, giving every location a tap list that reflects both broad appeal and local craft identity. This page explains what's available across the beer program and how the local selection varies by market.

The National Beer Selection

Every Dave & Buster's location carries a consistent lineup of national craft and mainstream beers, so guests know what to expect:

• National Craft Rotation: Rotating selection from major national craft breweries; the kind of names customers recognize but wouldn't expect at an arcade bar. IPAs, lagers, seasonal releases.
• Mainstream Domestics: Standard domestic options for guests who don't want craft; the familiar national brands available at every location.
• Import Selection: European lagers, Mexican imports, and occasional Asian imports. The recognizable international selection.
• Seasonal Rotation: The tap list rotates seasonally with holiday releases, summer wheats, autumn Oktoberfest beers, and winter stouts making appearances.

The Local Craft Program

The differentiating piece of the Dave & Buster's beer program is the local craft rotation; every market has selections that only appear at that location or region:

• Regional Brewery Partnerships: Each market partners with local breweries to feature their beers on tap. Selections vary by city and change based on brewery availability.
• Local Ordinary and Seasonal Releases: Alongside brewery flagships, we rotate seasonal and limited releases from local partners when available.
• Market-Specific Recommendations: Bartenders at each location can recommend the local craft selections currently on tap. Ask what's local when you order; the answer varies dramatically by city.
• Brewery Events: Some locations host quarterly local brewery events with brewery representatives, tap takeovers, or limited release features.

How the Beer Program Pairs with the Menu

The beer program is designed to work with the food menu, not just as a standalone drinks category:

• IPAs with Wings: Hoppy IPAs cut through spicy wing sauces particularly well. Standard pairing recommendation from the bar team.
• Lagers with Burgers: Pilsners and light lagers pair cleanly with the signature smashed burger without overwhelming the flavor.
• Wheat Beers with Salads and Flatbreads: Wheat beers work with lighter menu items; flatbreads, salads, and grilled entrées.
• Stouts and Porters with Dessert: Chocolate stouts and coffee porters pair particularly well with the chocolate chip cookie skillet and brownie sundae desserts.

The Beer + Games Experience

A few practical notes on beer service during arcade play:

• Draft Service on the Arcade Floor: Servers deliver draft beer to your table or seating area on the arcade floor. No need to return to the bar between games.
• Happy Hour Beer Pricing: Draft beer is included in happy hour pricing (Monday-Friday 4-7pm at most locations). Happy hour drops draft prices by $1-2.
• Beer Flights: Some locations offer beer flights featuring the local rotation. Ask if flights are available at your location.
• To-Go Cans and Bottles: Some locations offer to-go beer options in states where retail alcohol sales are permitted from bars. Check your local location.

The beer program at Dave & Buster's balances the reliability of a national selection with the discovery of local craft partnerships. Ask what's on tap locally when you order; the local selection is usually where the interesting picks live. Draft happy hour pricing runs Monday-Friday 4-7pm at most locations. Beer service extends to the arcade floor so games don't interrupt refills.