Summer is here, and with those golden California days come rising temperatures. But don't let the heat keep you from enjoying the craft beverage scene in Rancho Cordova’s Barrel District! Our diverse collection of breweries, distilleries and wineries offers plenty of refreshing sips and cool spaces to help you beat the heat all season long.

Whether you're seeking a shaded patio, an air-conditioned retreat or an icy cold beverage, we have you covered. Here’s your guide to staying cool in the Barrel District this summer.

*The Barrel District in Rancho Cordova is home to several craft beverage locations with covered patios, cool drinks and air-conditioned taprooms. (Photo Courtesy of Burning Barrel Brewing Co.)*

Rancho Cordova Breweries with Patios and ‘Cool’ Offerings

There’s nothing better than a cold beer on a warm day. Enjoy an award-winning beer at one of our Barrel District breweries.

Burning Barrel Brewing: Whether you choose to enjoy Burning Barrel’s diverse taplist in the air-conditioned taproom or on its shaded patio with misters, it’s a great place to escape the heat. If you’re looking for a cool treat, try one of their beer slushies!
Claimstake Brewing: Claimstake has a great taplist that offers a great selection of hoppy beers and a refreshing seltzer or two. Their air-conditioned taproom is a great place to settle in and catch a game on TV, making it a perfect spot to relax indoors.
Fort Rock Brewing: Enjoy the breeze on Fort Rock's front patio or head inside to their large, cool taproom. There, you’ll find ample seating as well as arcade games and darts.
LogOff Brewing: Looking for space to spread out? LogOff has a large patio for a relaxed afternoon. Their taproom also provides lots of seating and a taplist that offers something refreshing for everyone.
Movement Brewing: Beat the heat at Movement Brewing, with a beer slushie in-hand. Their patio has several tables with umbrellas, and their expansive taproom offers entertainment like pinball machines and a photo booth.

Cool Down with Handcrafted Mead, Wine & Spirits in Rancho Cordova

The Barrel District’s winery, meadery and distillery each offer unique environments and diverse drinks for every palate.

Dao Distillery: Try something new at Dao Distillery's beautiful tasting room. Beat the heat by enjoying a tasting or a cocktail featuring the distillery’s award-winning ruou de.
Drink EEZY Wines: Drink EEZY’s tasting room offers ample indoor and outdoor seating and a great selection of wine, beer and food. Enjoy a flight or wine slushie out on their patio or in their beautiful, air conditioned tasting room!
Strad Meadery: Strad Meadery's cozy taproom is a great space to escape the heat and try something new. Enjoy the area’s most delicious mead - or a mead slushie! - inside or out on their patio.

Ready to beat the heat and discover your new favorite summer sip? Plan your visit to Rancho Cordova’s Barrel District today!