Published August 25, 2025 | Updated June 1, 2026

New to the Nebraska craft beer scene is Ashland Brewing Company. This place is much more than a standard brewery and restaurant. It combines food and drink with play.

Located at the southwest corner of Highways 6 and 66, the brewery had a limited tap selection during my visit, which was shortly after its grand opening. Even so, it had the standards and should appeal to just about everyone with its seven taps. Alongside its beer, there’s a full bar with specialty cocktails, wine, and a kitchen that serves some tasty grub including appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and pizza. Always a bonus for me is the fact that it has a kids menu.

The main indoor space is called The Cabin and features an indoor/outdoor bar adjacent to the patio, as well as TVs to watch the Husker game. It also features some indoor dining space on its second floor, which also has a rooftop deck with a separate bar.

What really sets it apart is the expansive outdoor space, which contains not just a covered patio nestled between the bar and the green space that contains some yard games and fire pits, but also four pickleball courts. I don’t imagine you’ll find any breweries in Nebraska, and probably very few across the country, that can claim that. The pickleball courts were the primary draw for us on our second visit. Two of the courts are inside, perfect for those cool or rainy days. I’ll point out that they fill up fast, so check online and reserve one beforehand.

Ashland Brewing Company is owned by the Uryasz family on land that it has owned for generations. It served as a family gathering spot over the years, and in 2009, they saw an opportunity to capitalize on Ashland’s strategic location between Omaha and Lincoln while honoring its history and serving the community. In fact, its family cabin is said to have provided the inspiration for the 15,000-square-foot brewpub.

I’ve been known to visit small-town breweries wherever I go, and Ashland Brewing Company was no different. While I don’t visit the area on a regular basis, I found it to be well worth the 30-minute drive. Maybe you will too.

Ashland Brewing Company is closed Monday and Tuesday and open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. the rest of the week. Check out its website for menus and other information: https://www.ashlandbrewco.com/

This is part of a series in which we explore the history of Omaha’s breweries past and present.

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