Gate-side pints in T2 beat sitting at the power outlets.
Brewery X sits airside in Terminal T2 at Ontario International, past security and along the main concourse of gates 204–210. It runs through typical flight banks from morning into the late evening, so you can usually grab a drink before most departures. Think of it as a bar with stools and a few tables, not a full-service dining room.
Beer is the draw here: several Brewery X beers on tap plus a handful of guest options, usually in the $9–$13 per pint range. Recent reviewers call the tap list “decent for a small airport,” which is about right for ONT. Expect typical West Coast styles and a rotating IPA or two rather than a massive beer bible.
Food is secondary and limited to light bites: think small snacks, bar-style appetizers, and the occasional flatbread in the $8–$15 range instead of proper entrées. Multiple Google reviews describe it as “really just a bar with some snacks,” so don’t plan your only meal of the day here. If you need something more substantial, hit another T2 spot for a sandwich or burger first, then circle back for a beer.
Prices land in the midrange for the airport: not cheap, but in line with other $$ options at ONT. Several travelers call the beer “expensive but typical airport prices,” especially compared with Brewery X’s landside locations in Orange County or other local bars in Ontario. Budget for one pint and maybe a snack instead of an extended session.
Tip: seats fill up fast during the evening departures bank from gates 206–210, so grab a bar stool and order your first round at least 30 minutes before boarding time if your flight is in that cluster.