Updated on February 14, 2023
Bear Creek Winery is tucked away in a secret corner of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri.
This Winery is a gem only true Missourians know about!
If you’re looking for a luxurious and charming rustic escape for the evening, look no further than Bear Creek Winery.

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My Winery Essentials
Growing up in Springfield, I have a pretty good grasp on the best spots in the area.
Living alongside “The Birthplace of Route 66” makes the 417 a total foodie’s heaven on earth, which makes it tricky to choose where to dine with so many great options.
After hearing so much hype about Bear Creek, I just had to check it out myself.

Planning your trip to Branson? Visiting the Big Cedar grounds is a must! I’m obsessed with Cedar Creek Spa.
Or if you’re looking for family fun activities, I love the Titanic Museum and the Dixie Stampede.
Bear Creek Winery – Things to Know
Bear Creek is a Winery, Restaurant, Lodging, and Small Batch Brewery.
You can pick and choose what suits you out of their extensive offerings, opting to stay a whole weekend or just simply enjoy some pizza at their restaurant.
Be sure to check out their website here to get a detailed look at what they offer.
Bear Creek is located in Walnut Shade, Missouri which is about 20 minutes from Branson or Springfield.
The hours do vary, but here are their current hours listed for the season –
Sunday – Thursday 10-6pm *Sunday live music 2-5pm
Friday & Saturday 10-9pm *Live music 2-9pm




Food & Wine Selections
What I didn’t expect to find at Bear Creek, was some insanely delicious pizza!
I ordered the fresh and delicious “Bear Ass Pizza”. The prices are reasonable and the servings are huge.
Wine samples are offered, and you can enjoy a glass of your favorite for $6. My favorite wine is the Hillbilly Persuasion, which is a nice light crisp wine, close to a Chardonnay.


Dinner with a view
What better way to enjoy pizza and live music than sitting on a terrace? Bear Creek has both indoor and outdoor seating to suit everyone’s dining preferences.
The Ozarks are stunning. If you are looking for a rustic getaway in the woods, Branson area has many spectacular lodging options such as Bear Creek, Big Cedar Lodge, or Chateau on the Lake.






Bear Creek is the perfectly charming and rustic getaway for your date night or friend’s outing.
If you plan a trip to Southwest Missouri, consider spending an evening at Bear Creek Winery.




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Their wine slushes are to die for ๐
Just spent the weekend winery hopping and wish I was near Missouri to visit Bear Creek Winery! What a beautiful place and look at that view. Thanks for sharing! Y
Thanks Yara, visiting a winery is definitely the best way to spend a weekend!!
I love finding Hidden Gems in the south! I will have to make a weekend trip to this winery now! It looks amazing and so peaceful!! Thanks for sharing!
This looks lovely! We don’t have any wineries where I’m from so I always get excited about them haha!
This looks so beautiful! I would love to visit the winery, I actually never have but I’m a big wine fan so I will add this to my list ๐
Bear Creek Winery looks like a charming place to spend a day. I enjoy a chardonnay too, so would definitely try the Hillbilly Persuasion.
Went there today to try the wine. We stood there for 10 minutes. The staff walked around us that entire time and never spoke. They never offered to seat us. They saw us but never engaged us. Very disappointed. We wonโt go back
I’m so sorry to hear that Julie! I’ve never had that experience there, but I’m really disappointed to hear that yours was negative.