The craft beer scene in Montana has never been better. Our breweries are making national attention for their award-winning beers, and more often than not, they’re simply fun places to hang out.
GILD is certainly no exception. This brewpub in Missoula has a one-of-a-kind look and all kinds of surprises, including a vintage arcade in the basement.
GILD is located on Missoula’s Hip Strip, on south Higgins Avenue.
GILD / Facebook The beer is brewed in the back of the building in what used to be the Crystal Theater.
GILD sits in the historic Butterfly Building, so it has a nostalgic vibe even though it’s pretty new.
GILD / Facebook The brewpub has three floors, each with its own distinct vibe.
The team at GILD likes to experiment, so they’ve brewed a lot of different beers over the years.
GILD / Facebook When you visit, check out the Beer Library, a list of the complete history of the brews.
The main floor taproom has a charming historic bar, but here, the party is always in the basement.
GILD / Facebook That’s where you’ll find the vintage arcade.
The arcade is such a fun place to hang out in any season.
GILD / Facebook It features classic pinball games and arcade cabinets along old river rock walls and brick floors.
When you visit, bring your appetite, because the food here is fantastic.
GILD / Facebook The kitchen focuses on Mexican-inspired drinking food, but with local meat and produce. They even make their own tortillas every day from scratch using Montana Milling non-GMO organic corn.
The menu varies based on the available ingredients, but there’s always a tasty lineup of tacos.
GILD / Facebook This is a pork belly taco, and it is heavenly.
GILD is a must-see for any beer lover visiting Missoula.
Charlie Te / Google The brewpub was founded by a group of Montanans who wanted to create a place they’d enjoy themselves. It’s safe to say they succeeded.
GILD is open seven days a week, starting at 11 a.m. Check it out!
GILD / Facebook
The beer is brewed in the back of the building in what used to be the Crystal Theater.
The brewpub has three floors, each with its own distinct vibe.
When you visit, check out the Beer Library, a list of the complete history of the brews.
That’s where you’ll find the vintage arcade.
It features classic pinball games and arcade cabinets along old river rock walls and brick floors.
The kitchen focuses on Mexican-inspired drinking food, but with local meat and produce. They even make their own tortillas every day from scratch using Montana Milling non-GMO organic corn.
This is a pork belly taco, and it is heavenly.
Charlie Te / Google
The brewpub was founded by a group of Montanans who wanted to create a place they’d enjoy themselves. It’s safe to say they succeeded.
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Address: 515 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
