10 Best Breweries in Atlanta

"Now that Emergency Drinking Beer has watermelon and other renditions, you might as well move into other new territory being charted from the taproom at Wild Heavens’ two locations also. They’ve really ramped up production of new releases, including the Next Big Thing IPA series, in which they use hops they predict will blow up like the legendary Citra hops, which undeniably changed the entire craft beer game. Those get released weekly, so be there on Fridays to see what’s coming out of the canning line, and pick up the 2020 Fest Bier, WH’s fall seasonal German-style Märzen."

"Wild Heaven Brewery’s lineup includes Belgian-style golden ale (Invocation) as well as saison (White Blackbird). If you are looking for something more mellow and light, try the Emergency Drinking Beer Pilsner Session Ale. Wild Heaven, in Decatur, is open 5:30 to 8:30 p.m."

"A post shared by SweetWater Brewing Company (@sweetwaterbrew) on Jan 22, 2020 at 8:26am PST. Here’s what one reviewer says about Sweetwater Brewing Co: “My bartender in the tap room was very knowledgeable about all the beers and was extremely friendly. I actually had a out 4 or 5 different people ask how I was doing at the bar."

"Sweetwater is the OG in town, founded in 1997 by two college buddies inspired by the beers they'd had in Colorado. Their ever-expanding taproom is where you can get their well-known beers as well as ones only found here. They also have events throughout the year like music festivals and river cleanups."

"SweetWater brewery has been makin’ tasty brews in the heart of the south since 1997. What started as a pipe dream of two college buddies has turned into a dream job full of great adventures and lip-smackin’ beers. What would you expect from a couple of boys with ..."

"The Beltline brewery features a restaurant with a full bar, tasting room, tours, and a rooftop bar with views of Atlanta that rival those of Ponce City Market. The restaurant is first-come, first-served on the weekends. New Realm currently produces IPAs, lagers, and barrel-aged brews."

"On the Eastside Atlanta BeltLine, children are welcome to tour the brewery with their parents. Soda and milk are available for little ones and a special kid coloring menu, along with cornhole and giant Jenga to entertain.Hours: Mon.-Wed. noon-10 p.m.; Thurs."

"This is one of the best spots in the city to kick back and enjoy a brew and an e..."

"Photo: Monday Night Brewing (West Midtown – 670 Trabert Ave, Atlanta)/Facebook. After SweetWater, Monday Night Brewing is one of the most well-known craft outfits in Atlanta. The brews are inspired from a couple of homebrewers who went professional, and the quality is top of the line."

"With a nod to its slogan, “Weekends are Overrated,” Monday Night Brewing holds tours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The brewery does make an exception with Saturday tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the Fu Manbrew and, for IPA lovers, Eye Patch Ale."

"A non-alcoholic ginger soda is very popular with kids, who are welcome to visit with parents. Lots of places to play games, like cornhole and shuffleboard are available. Leashed dogs are invited, too."

"This Midtown brewery, semi-hidden on Dutch Valley Road with views of the Beltline and Piedmont Park, started with brewmaster Jason Pellet’s love for sour beers. It has now expanded into wider limited releases and barrel-aged brews, some only available at the brewery. Orpheus is currently doing collaborations with local food businesses, such as in the Doughnut Revolution, a lime coconut sour inspired by the pastry glaze at Revolution Doughnuts, which along with the Elusory hazy IPA and a bourbon barrel-aged barleywine can be found in rotation on tap."

"You couldn’t ask for a better location: overlooking Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine. Orpheus has a terrific selection of IPAs and sours. Tip: Orpheus holds comedy night the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m."

"With stunning views of the park, this place is the perfect place for a spring or summertime treat. Speaking of summer, their Strawberry Guava Sour brew will definitely go down a treat during those warmer, Georgian months."

"STATS taproom boasts five home-brewed beers, as well as four additional seasonal offerings, including lagers, pilsners and stout. As well as their own brews, you’ll find draft beers on tap, a decent wine list and signature cocktails too. It’s also one of the city’s most popular sports bar, featuring huge screens on the large indoor and outdoor terrace."

"Featuring 70 High Definition TVs it's the ultimate sports bar with great food, lively atmosphere and beer taps on selected tables. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 404-885-1472"

"Although Sweetwater may be more well-known, ABC was founded in 1993 by a former Guinness executive in an old brick warehouse. Also known as “Red Brick,” they have a tasting room with dozens of their brews on tap, and events like trivia nights and live music."

"Atlanta Brewing Co is dedicated to brewing innovative beers, focusing on quality, and utilizing regional ingredients whenever possible. You have to try Hoplanta their IPA tribute to the city it calls home."

"Established in 1993, Atlanta Brewing Co was Georgia’s first craft brewery. For 25 years we have been committed to brewing quality, innovative beers for the city we love."

"Head brewer Craig Mycoskie is fond of German style beers and has brewed beer in cities like Denver and Austin. He even volunteered at SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta while he was in college. At 26,000 square feet, Round Trip Brewing features a large, string-lit outdoor seating area, a 12-tap tasting room, and a 15-barrel brewhouse."

"Located in Decatur, Independent Distilling Company started simply with two men, Tommy Williams and Michael Anderson, and their whiskey love. The company’s first batch of Hellbender Bourbon in 2015 proved historic- it was also the first Atlanta-produced batch since the Prohibition era. Independent Distilling Company focuses on Georgia-grown and sourced ingredients in their spirits."

"This gem is located between Virginia-Highland and Midtown, right by Piedmont Park. Park Tavern offers a crazy variety of food. You won’t mistake their sushi for Japanese quality, but you can’t complain with half off after 9pm."

"Consulting in the kitchen will be veteran Atlanta chef Jeffrey Gardner, who will spice up the menu with top-notch tacos and other Mexican specialties."

"Quote Scarlett O’Hara’s famous never-be-hungry-again line from "Gone with the Wind" to gear up for a meal at PittyPat’s Porch. Book lovers and movie buffs remember the gentle joy novelist Margaret Mitchell’s Aunt Pittypat character delivered when she served her special recipes to Scarlett on the big wraparound porch during visits to Atlanta. Today, diners experience the same pleasure of southern cooking at this restaurant, where mint juleps and non-alcohol watermelon coolers arrive to quench hot Georgia weather thirst."

"Most people don’t know that this revered bastion of Southern hospitality was almost an Italian restaurant. In the early 1960s, Anton Anthony read an article lamenting Atlanta’s lack of Southern food, so he abandoned his plans to build an Italian eatery and opted instead for a down-home concept. He created an atmosphere similar to an old plantation, complete with a veranda with rocking chairs where guests can sip mint juleps while watching the diners below."

"The fan-favorite neighborhood pub, Mac Mcgee, will serve refined takes on traditional Irish classics, including bangers and mash, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. The restaurant sources organic and artisanal ingredients from local vendors that are used to grind, bake and pickle seasonal items in-house. Along with its chef-crafted food from the heart, The Battery Atlanta outpost will boast an impressive selection of rotating craft beer, seasonal cocktails and an extensive whiskey menu in addition to a full bar."

"This is the Decatur Square Irish pub is the place to head to for whiskey (and soccer, too). Mac McGee’s offers over 150 bottles of Irish, American, Canadian, Japanese whiskeys, and Scotch. Tasting are held regularly here as well as whiskey dinners."

"Here’s what one Google reviewer says about White Oak Kitchen: “I was staying in a hotel adjacent to this restaurant and went in for a late night bite and drink with my wife. We just wanted an appetizer and drinks but, what a creative selection, it was hard to choose just a few things. We got some wine and a couple of cocktails and the charred broccoli and carrots."

"If a bright and swanky spot is what you are looking for, then head to White Oak Kitchen, an upscale Southern restaurant featuring excellent lunch entrees. White Oak offers the perfect ambiance for a quiet business lunch, and its upscale enough for a celebration. Start with the savory beignets and then get the lamb burger.Dine-in, takeout and delivery available."