Dark Sky Brewing Co.

Dark Sky Brewing Co. sits on N Beaver St in downtown Flagstaff, a low-key stop after a long day on the South Rim, about 80 miles north. With a 4.3 rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, it's built a following for inventive house-brewed beers and pub fare that's a notch above typical brewery food.

What to expect

The setup is a little unusual: food and drinks come from two connected businesses sharing the same industrial-cool space, but reviewers say it runs smoothly. Beer flights are a popular way in, and the free tasting samples get repeat mentions. Reviewers single out the confit wings and pork belly tater tots, a schnitzel sandwich, and tikka masala fries as standouts, alongside hazy IPAs and other house creations poured at the bar.

Good to know

• Hours: open daily, noon to 10 PM
• Setting: industrial-style interior with a dog-friendly outdoor garden and patio
• Location: 117 N Beaver St, downtown Flagstaff, next to the Residence Inn

It's an easy, unpretentious pick for a post-canyon meal or a couple of pints before dinner elsewhere downtown — come hungry, since portions and prices lean toward the generous side.