What to Expect on Your First Visit to Oakwell Beer Spa

Not sure what to expect your first time at Oakwell? No problem. Check out this quick guide to understand how our unique beer spa works, from the check-in process to our amenities.

Most guests spend 2.5 to 3 hours at Oakwell Beer Spa. That gives you 30 minutes for check-in and a short tour, 90 minutes in a private spa suite, and the rest in the taproom.

Here’s what happens at each step, what to bring, and the house rules worth knowing before you book.

A quick overview of the Oakwell Beer Spa experience

• A tranquil, private suite for your 90-minute session
• Warm, bubbly soak made inspired by either beer (hops, barley, and herbs) or wine (rose petals, grape skin powder, and oats)
• Infrared sauna that raises your body temperature and gets you sweating
• A rain shower stocked with Oakwell Cosmetics, a beer-inspired skin and hair care made with hops and barley
• Optional beverages from the taproom, paid by the ounce, including craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks
• Optional zero-gravity massage that scans your body and fits its settings to you
• A vanity room with everything you need to freshen up after your spa day

From check-in to chill-out

Check in and get set up

Arrive for your appointment about 30 minutes early so you can complete your intake forms, get set up on the beverage wall, and pour yourself a drink.

If you run late, your suite time may be shortened so the next guests can start on time, but the visit is still charged in full. If the team hasn’t heard from you within 10 minutes of your start time, the booking is canceled as a no-show and the full amount is charged to your card.

When it’s time for your appointment, your Beer Therapist will guide you to your spa suite, show you how everything works, and make sure you’re ready to relax. They'll also ask you to choose the herbal infusion for your bath.

Taproom options

The taproom is a relaxing space you can enjoy for your whole visit, from check-in to check-out. The self-serve experience offers locally brewed craft beer, wine, cider, kombucha, and non-alcoholic drinks. You can also enjoy light gourmet snacks and cozy seating. Guests 21 and up get an RFID card for the self-pour wall and pay by the ounce, with the price shown at each tap. You can also bring your drink with you into the sauna and bath.

Infrared sauna

You’ll begin your spa experience with about 20 minutes in the infrared sauna. This gives you time to warm up, sweat, and unwind. Infrared heat feels different from a traditional sauna because it warms the body directly rather than heating the air around you.

Use this time to relax and take a break, or cut your session short if needed, especially if it’s your first time using a sauna. Then cool off in the rain shower before stepping into the bath.

The beer- or wine- inspired soak

After every session, we drain, disinfect, and refill your tub with fresh water and herbal ingredients, so it feels like you’re the first person to ever use it.

The beer bath is a warm, bubbly soak in a hydrotherapy tub, kept close to body temperature and never above 100°F. The water is infused with hops, barley, and seasonal herbs, which make it feel silky rather than sticky and leave you happy and relaxed. There’s also a relaxation deck to rest outside of the water if you’d like.

If you choose the wine bath instead, you'll peacefully drift away in a soak containing grape skin powder, tulsi, rose petals, and flaked oats.

Shower and freshen up

Your private spa suite includes a rain shower stocked with Oakwell Cosmetics skin and hair care, so you have everything you need to rinse off and emerge refreshed. Your bath starts draining 70 minutes after your appointment begins, leaving 20 minutes to shower, dress, and gather your things. From there, you can head to the Vanity Room to freshen up. This is especially convenient if you have other plans after your spa day.

Zero-gravity massage in the Relaxation Lounge

The Relaxation Lounge is a tranquil, shared space that features the zero-gravity massage, a full-body, hands-off massage you enjoy fully clothed. You can add a 15- or 30-minute session when you book any spa package, and the 30-minute session also offers stretching to re-energize the body. Before the massage starts, the system scans your body to select the most appropriate settings for your body shape and size, then tilts you back into a neutral, zero-gravity position.

Make the visit your own

Every visit starts with a spa package, and you can add extras when you book.

• Solo or together. Enjoy a solo self-care day or bring a partner or friend. The private spa suite is for up to two people. For up to six guests, a Garage Party joins two suites, and our team can plan a private party for bigger groups.
• Go at your own pace. Use the sauna, shower, and bath in any order you like.
• Customize your comfort. If you’d like the gluten-free beer bath, which swaps malted barley for millet, tell the team when you book or soon after. When you arrive, you can also ask a Beer Therapist to lower the sauna heat.
• Enjoy add-ons. Mark an occasion with the celebration set-up: a “Happy Birthday” or “Happy Anniversary” banner, a box of gourmet chocolates, and a chilled bottle of sparkling wine. Charcuterie boards are on the menu, too.

What to wear and bring

Robes, slippers, towels, and shower products are provided, so you don’t need to bring much. Bring a swimsuit if you like. If you step out to the taproom or the restroom mid-session, dry off and slip on the robe and slippers, since wet floors get slippery. Wear comfortable street clothes for the taproom and the zero-gravity massage. Leave outside food, drinks, and cosmetics such as face masks, oils, and scrubs at home.

Spa etiquette and first-timer tips

• Stay hydrated. Drink water before, during, and after your spa day. Cold drinking water is available throughout the spa.
• Go easy on alcohol. Slowly sip and enjoy your drinks, since alcohol and heat call for a slower pace.
• Respect the space. Keep noise levels low, including phones, so that everyone can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere. Drinks stay out of the Relaxation Lounge.
• Take breaks as needed. If you get too warm, step out, cool off, and return when you’re ready.

How to book

Walk-ins are welcome for the zero-gravity massage and in the taproom, where seating is first-come, first-served and spa guests get priority when it’s full.

Private spa suites require an appointment, and they book up quickly, so reserve ahead.

You can book online anytime with a credit card, which holds your spot without charging you. To cancel or reschedule, give at least 24 hours’ notice, or 48 hours for a Garage Party; later cancellations are charged in full. Payment is by card only, and gratuity is settled at checkout, where 20% is customary.

If you plan to come back every month, an Oakwell Beer Spa membership adds monthly credits that roll over, upgrade pricing, and member perks.

If you’re gifting a spa day, you can purchase a gift card. Then, your recipient can book their appointment, or you can do it for them.