# Best breweries in Waco, Texas

> The best breweries in Waco, Texas, ranked. 6 breweries within 13 miles. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/texas/waco/> · data updated 2026-09-12*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Texas → Waco

Within 13 miles of Waco we track 6 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Balcones Brewing in Waco leads the list at 3.94 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Balcones Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/balcones-brewing-24510.md) — 3.94, Fine — Waco, Texas
2. [Pivovar Hotel, Restaurant & Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/pivovar-hotel-restaurant-brewery-32963.md) — 3.91, Fine — Waco, Texas
3. [Waco Ale Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/waco-ale-company-22773.md) — 3.88, Fine — Waco, Texas
4. [Southern Roots Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/southern-roots-brewing-company-23588.md) — 3.85, Fine — Waco, Texas
5. [Brotherwell Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/brotherwell-brewing-1262.md) — 3.85, Fine — Waco, Texas
6. [Bare Arms Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/bare-arms-brewing-3856.md) — 3.55, Poor — Waco, Texas

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