Backroads Brewing Company

Top choice in British Columbia


Nelson's local brews from tank to tap on Baker St. Small-batch, hand-crafted ales and lagers such as the El Dorado Golden Ale and Navigator Irish Red keep the locals coming back for more. Limited food apart from bar snacks, but that's not what you're here for, right?


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