Crying Eagle Brewing - University

Crying Eagle Brewing - University A vibrant, family-friendly microbrewery, restaurant, and entertainment hub offering craft beer, delicious food, live music, and private event rentals.
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An Idea is Hatched
As so many great things do, Crying Eagle Brewing started with a conversation at the family supper table. From that evening on, the Avery family and a few brave, beer-obsessed souls set out on a journey that would become much more than just another business or job; this one would be a passion project! The Incubation
Researching breweries is no joking matter! It takes dedication,

fortitude, focus, and…who are we kidding?? That was the beginning of the fun! Countless days were spent at more breweries, brewpubs, and taprooms than we can count of all shapes and sizes from coast to coast to see the full spectrum and decide where we wanted to fit in. To be the best, we had to see the best. The Nest
Our state-of-the-art facility was constructed from the ground up to produce great craft beer and be a place to enjoy it. The 7500 square foot main brewery features a custom 30 barrel brewhouse for our large distributed brews while the “Brewer’s Playground” pilot system is for taproom-exclusive brews. Our 4000 square foot taproom features plenty of comfortable indoor seating made for sampling our rotating line of beers you won’t be able to get anywhere else. Step outside to the beer garden to relax and enjoy Louisiana’s beautiful outdoors while playing a game of washers or cornhole. Before the day is done, make sure you fill a growler to go! The Convocation
Ducks have flocks; eagles fly in “convocations.” The next step in our journey was to put together a team to help make this dream a reality. If you look at our logo with all of the different colors swirling together, that is how our team came together. Crying Eagle has been and continues to be a convergence of guys and gals from every walk of life and every corner of this great land. {Link to bios}

Why “Crying Eagle?”
From tales of pirates, privateers, and buried treasure to the area at one point being a lawless “No Man’s Land,” Southwest Louisiana is home to many unique pieces of history. Calcasieu, the name of the parish (or county for y’all not from around here) that we call home, comes from the Atakapan word, "quelqueshue", meaning "crying eagle". It is said to have been the name of an Atakapa chief. Let’s get crafty, SWLA. Additional Contact Information:
Rental Inquiries - [email protected]
Entertainment Booking - [email protected]

🦅 WE’RE HIRING AT CRYING EAGLE!We’re looking for a few great people to join the team and help keep things moving behind ...
09/02/2026

🦅 WE’RE HIRING AT CRYING EAGLE!

We’re looking for a few great people to join the team and help keep things moving behind the scenes.

Now hiring:
• Line Cooks
• Bussers
• Dishwasher

If you’re hardworking, dependable, and ready to be part of a busy restaurant team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and come work with us at Crying Eagle!

https://www.cryingeagle.com/university/team/join-our-team

Dolly Parton has always held a special place in the heart of Lake Charles. At just 13 years old, she made the journey to...
08/26/2026

Dolly Parton has always held a special place in the heart of Lake Charles. At just 13 years old, she made the journey to our city to record at Goldband Records, an early chapter in what would become an extraordinary career.

Music has always been a big part of who we are at Crying Eagle. It brings people together, creates memories, and gives artists a place to share what they love. Today, we celebrate a woman whose music, creativity, and love for the arts inspired generations.

We’re proud that Lake Charles will always hold a small piece of her incredible story. ❤️

🚨 PINBALL TOURNEY TONIGHT! 🚨The Tilt Room is getting competitive tonight! Join us at Crying Eagle University for the Pin...
08/18/2026

🚨 PINBALL TOURNEY TONIGHT! 🚨

The Tilt Room is getting competitive tonight! Join us at Crying Eagle University for the Pinball Tournament hosted by SWLA Pinball Club. 🕹️🏆

Check-in runs 5:30–6PM with the tournament kicking off at 6PM.

Never played in a tournament before? No problem. Everyone is welcome and no experience is required. Just show up, flip some pinballs, and see how far you can make it!

💥 $1 entry + coin drop
💥 Max 28 players — first come, first served
💥 4 player finals

Come grab a beer, get a few warm-up games in, and join the competition tonight! 🍻

08/14/2026

Tomorrow night, Marc Broussard is BACK at Crying Eagle!

We’re beyond excited to welcome one of Louisiana’s most iconic voices back to our stage for the next show in our Summer Concert Series. If you’ve seen Marc Broussard live before, you already know what kind of night we’re in for. If you haven’t, tomorrow is your chance!

Doors open at 6PM, Kris Harper kicks things off at 7PM, and Marc Broussard takes the stage at 9PM.

21+ | Saturday, August 15

Get your tickets now at the link below!

https://www.cryingeagle.com/university/entertainment/2024-summer-concert-series

New Chef Specials have arrived at Crying Eagle University. 🍽️Two new shareable bites are now on the menu, each bringing ...
08/05/2026

New Chef Specials have arrived at Crying Eagle University. 🍽️

Two new shareable bites are now on the menu, each bringing bold flavor to the table.

🫒Madrid Bar Snacks
Inspired by the classic Madrid tavern dish, our version features kettle cooked chips topped with Jamón Ibérico, Grana Padana, olives, and fried eggs

🍄 Fried Shrooms
Crispy fried oyster mushrooms served with parsley aioli and fresh chives

Stop by, grab a pint, and give them a try while they're here!

Ten years.It’s hard to put into words what that really means.This past weekend, we celebrated a decade of Crying Eagle B...
07/23/2026

Ten years.

It’s hard to put into words what that really means.

This past weekend, we celebrated a decade of Crying Eagle Brewing with our Birthday Bash, and as we look back at these moments, one thing stands out more than anything else: the people.

To everyone who came out to celebrate with us, thank you. Whether you've been with us since we first opened our doors, discovered us somewhere along the way, or just joined us for the very first time, you've helped shape what Crying Eagle has become. Every pint shared, every concert attended, every family dinner, every celebration, every conversation across the bar has become part of our story.

This Birthday Bash was everything we hoped it would be. Seeing friends reconnect, families making memories together, incredible live music, amazing food, and a community filling our brewery with so much energy reminded us exactly why we do what we do. It wasn't just a celebration of ten years. It was a celebration of everyone who has made those ten years possible.

We're incredibly grateful to our guests, our loyal regulars, our staff both past and present, our musicians, our partners, and everyone who has believed in us along the way. Building something that lasts ten years takes far more than great beer. It takes a community, and we've been fortunate enough to have one of the very best.

As we celebrate this milestone, we're also looking ahead. We're excited for what's next, with new ideas, new experiences, and plenty more memories to make together. If the first ten years have taught us anything, it's that the best moments are the ones we share.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Crying Eagle part of your lives and for allowing us to be part of so many of your celebrations over the past decade.

Here's to the next chapter.

Cheers to the first 10 years, and to many more to come.

📷: Lundmark Creative LLC
🎶: The Molly Ringwalds

Swing by the Tilt Room tonight and join SWLA Pinball Club’s next tourney. Everyone welcome!Signup starts at 5:30pm
07/21/2026

Swing by the Tilt Room tonight and join SWLA Pinball Club’s next tourney. Everyone welcome!

Signup starts at 5:30pm

🚨🚨 Save The Date 🚨🚨
Prizes for 🥇🥈🥉
Also Random Drawing Prize!
Location: Crying Eagle 1165 E McNeese St

🎉 It's Birthday Bash Day!Ten years. Ten incredible years of beer, music, and this amazing community. We're celebrating a...
07/18/2026

🎉 It's Birthday Bash Day!

Ten years. Ten incredible years of beer, music, and this amazing community. We're celebrating all day long, and our final four anniversary beers are now pouring:

🥃 Woodford Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Tripel
🍌🥃 Rum Barrel Aged Bananas Foster Stout
🍫 Chocolate ChurrOH Stout – our collaboration with The ChurrOH Spot
🌲 Society of Things – the West Coast cousin to Things Unsettled

Then keep the celebration going with live music as Aaron Williams takes the stage at 7PM, followed by The Molly Ringwalds at 9PM.

🎟️ Grab your presale tickets before 4PM. After that, tickets will be $20 at the door.

https://www.cryingeagle.com/university/entertainment/2024-summer-concert-series

Come raise a glass with us and celebrate 10 years of Crying Eagle. Cheers to the next 10! 🍻

🎉 Birthday Bash Week keeps rolling tonight!Join us for Game Night tonight and enjoy FREE pinball from 6PM–9PM in The Til...
07/16/2026

🎉 Birthday Bash Week keeps rolling tonight!

Join us for Game Night tonight and enjoy FREE pinball from 6PM–9PM in The Tilt Room while checking out three brand-new beer releases:

🌶️ Jalapeño Hefeweizen – A refreshing wheat beer with a fresh jalapeño kick.
🧋 Thai Tea Sour – Bright, tart, and inspired by the sweet, creamy flavors of classic Thai tea.
🍓🍰 Hey Shorty Strawberry Shortcake Sour – Packed with strawberry, vanilla, and shortcake flavors for the perfect dessert-inspired sour.

Free pinball. Great games. Three fresh beers. Birthday Bash Week is just getting started.

See you tonight! 🍻

Address

1165 E McNeese Street
Lake Charles, LA
70607

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+13379904871

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