Wineries in Hocking Hills, Plus Beer and Spirits

The wineries in Hocking Hills worth planning around are Hocking Hills Winery outside Logan, family-owned since 2013, and Shade Winery near Athens, where dinner comes with a view of the vineyard. Add the Brewery33 taproom and the Hocking Hills Moonshine distillery, both in Logan, and you have an easy afternoon of tastings.

Every hour and rule below comes from each business's own site, checked on October 26, 2026. Pick a driver before you start.

Wineries in Hocking Hills at a glance

Hocking Hills Winery

Hocking Hills Winery on Freeman Road is Dana's pick among the Hocking Hills wineries for a relaxed patio after a day on the trails. It's family-owned, founded in 2013, and its wines are made in Logan.

You can taste, order by the glass or try a wine slushie. The kitchen serves pizza, charcuterie and small plates, and there's live music on the patio every weekend.

Shade Winery

Shade Winery is in Shade, near Ohio University, so pair it with a day in Athens. It serves lunch and dinner from a regional menu, and you can sit in the tasting room or out on the porch, patio or pavilion over the vineyard.

Reservations are requested, and outside food isn't allowed. It's closed in January, the week of July 4 and Thanksgiving week.

Brewery 33, Hocking Hills' family-friendly taproom

Brewery33 on College Prospect Drive in Logan is a locally owned craft brewery with its own kitchen: appetizers, sandwiches, pizza and quesadillas. It's family-friendly, with a playground and games for kids.

Dogs are welcome on a leash in the outdoor areas, but not inside. The taproom also hosts live music, food trucks and outdoor events, which it lists on its Facebook page.

A Hocking Hills distillery: Hocking Hills Moonshine

Hocking Hills Moonshine on East Front Street in Logan has made moonshine in copper pot stills since the fall of 2015. Staff give personal tours that walk through mashing, distilling and filtering, all done by hand in small batches.

Ohio law allows a tasting of up to four flavors. The tasting room also displays artifacts from the St. Clair family's farm from the 1800s.

Bars in Hocking Hills

For bars in Hocking Hills, start with the taprooms. Brewery33 and Hocking Hills Winery both stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Rock House Pub at the state park lodge pours local craft beer. Our guide to restaurants in Hocking Hills covers the lodge.

Roads here are winding and dark at night. Plan your route so the driver is the one who skips the tasting.

Our pick

For an afternoon among the wineries in Hocking Hills, start with lunch at Brewery33, stop at Hocking Hills Moonshine for a tour, and finish at Hocking Hills Winery for the weekend music. All three are in or near Logan, so the driving is short.

Then head back to your own Hocking Hills retreat and the hot tub. For daytime plans, see our guide to things to do in Hocking Hills and our ranking of the best Hocking Hills hikes.

Wineries in Hocking Hills FAQs

What are the best wineries in Hocking Hills?

The best wineries in Hocking Hills, by our count, are Hocking Hills Winery outside Logan and Shade Winery near Athens. Hocking Hills Winery has pizza, wine slushies and weekend live music on the patio. Shade Winery serves lunch and dinner overlooking its vineyard, and it asks guests to make a reservation.

Is there a distillery in Hocking Hills?

Yes, there's a Hocking Hills distillery in Logan: Hocking Hills Moonshine, which has made moonshine in copper pot stills since 2015. Staff give personal tours of the process, and Ohio law allows a tasting of up to four flavors. It's open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Are there breweries in Hocking Hills?

Yes, there are breweries in Hocking Hills. Brewery33 in Logan pours its own beer and has a kitchen serving sandwiches, pizza and quesadillas, plus a playground for kids. The Rock House Pub at the state park lodge also serves local craft beer, and it's a short drive from the main trails.

Can you bring dogs to Hocking Hills breweries?

You can bring dogs to Brewery33 in Logan, but only on a leash in the outdoor areas. Health rules keep pets out of the building. The wineries don't post a dog policy online, so call ahead before you bring yours.

Are Hocking Hills wineries open in winter?

Winter schedules vary at Hocking Hills wineries. Hocking Hills Winery's posted hours have it open every day but Tuesday, so check for holiday closures. Shade Winery near Athens closes for all of January, plus the week of July 4 and Thanksgiving week, so check its calendar before a winter trip.