10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Marietta

"Its SweetWater 420 is the standard for Atlanta craft beer, but it doesn’t rest on its laurels (don’t blame every barbecue and get-together for having 420, because it’s delicious). Even if you’ve tried all of SweetWater’s standard offerings, the brewery is always worth a visit thanks to the Woodlands, an experimental barrel-aged and sour beer-focused brewery. Where: 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324"

"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 ..."

"What is it: A 20,000 square-foot local craft brewery situated on the east side of the Beltline. Why go: Great beer, local food, and a fun brewery tour are all reasons to check out New Realm. But the brewery also offers lively views of bustling Beltline Park."

"This just-south-of-Ponce beltline brewery offers a wonderful roof deck to enjoy tasty beers on. Really, a wonderful roof deck. New Realm has a culinary team."

"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."

"For an incredible selection of names and flavors, head down to Second Self Beer Company. Havana Night is the perfect brew if you’re feeling fruity. If the guava sour doesn’t lift your spirits, then their other beers will!"

"Two Georgia Tech grads started Second Self after a number of homebrewing projects. The taproom is the best place to try their three year-round beers as well as seasonal IPAs, sours and porters."

"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."

"While you search for booze around the city, don’t forget about hard ciders. The fruit-based alternative to beer is worth trying while you quarantine, and UrbanTree has a diverse selection, from rosé to traditional Spanish-style ciders. Delivery is available within 10 miles of the cidery.What to drink: Habanero Haze, a ginger-infused cider with hints of habanero zest"

"A seasonal rotation of ciders are offered along with three traditional alcoholic ciders. The cidery also has a tasting room and offers growler days every Thursday from 5:30-8 p.m. with growler fill discounts on tap ciders."

"Does your other favorite new brewery also have its own library?. If not, you can still support them but you’ll have the best chance to put those brain cells back in place at Bold Monk. The 8.5% ABV dark doppelbock lager Ressurrector is also a strong pull for fall season."

"1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318. This Westside brewery makes a Belgian Quad in a can. Seriously, who does that?!"

"A rotating set of food trucks is featured at this outstandingly named brewery. Their beer names back up the theme, with the Double Jeopardy and Hooligan. Brewmaster Travis Herman and founder Matt Shirah have got a great thing going with Scofflaw Brewing."

"A post shared by Scofflaw Brewing Co. (@scofflawbeer) on Jan 31, 2020 at 9:05am PST. Here’s what one reviewer says about Scofflaw Brewing: “One of the best breweries in Atlanta. Always have a great time whenever I come."

"The highly rated 18,000-square-foot brewery in the Bolton area has a taproom that is open daily. Enjoy Scofflaw's popular Basement IPA at one of their events like yoga classes."

"Steady Hand is moving slowly but surely into the top tiers of being people’s champs of Atlanta beer. The Circles of the Sun toasted coconut blond stout is one of several always-on, always-available brews, but the brewery also just released a new fall seasonal amber beer -- a Sweet Potato Farmhouse -- that’s very smooth, slightly spiced, and made with actual sweet potatoes, in time to also start a new tradition: enjoying fall to the fullest."

"The ocean-blue and gleaming-white temple known as Kyma, which means “wave” in Greek, is Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s brightest star. You can make a feast out of chef Pano Karatassos’s nearly two-dozen shareable meze plates—in particular, wood-grilled octopus with olives and capers, white beans stewed with tomatoes, and lamb pie. If you want to splurge, choose one of the $40-per-pound whole fish that are so beautifully arranged in the restaurant’s display case they appear to be swimming through a sea of crushed ice."

"Kyma stands out from neighboring restaurants due to its striking appearance. It has a Mediterranean theme with whit columns and walls painted in bold blue hues. It is famous for its whole fish entrees, which are basted in lemon, olive oil, and oregano before cooking in the wood grill."

"BuckheadKyma has long been one of the go-to spots for Greek-inspired seafood in Atlanta. They recently spruced up the patio and added garden seating with Santorini flair."

"Pizza is a convenient airport food to grab and go (and eat on the go, if your connection is tight). But not all pizza—especially airport pizza—is created equal. That’s why you should head to Varasano’s if you have a pizza craving during your layover in Atlanta."

"Owned by Marie Nocharli and Marc Gholam, EATaliano Kitchen will serve a variety of pizzas, Italian comfort foods and wine. Menu items include caprese salad, muffaletta sandwich, vegetable panini, cheese ravioli, seafood linguini, grilled salmon, calzones and lasagna florentine. The 3,000 square-foot restaurant will be located on Battery Avenue next to Park Bench."

"Open since 1931, this historic venue has hummed at the heart of Buckhead’s nightlife for nearly 90 years. 10.5 Miles from Hotel Colee. 3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305"

"Hosting themed nights Wednesday through Saturday such as ladies’ night, hip-hop party and EDM shows, Opera continuously draws a fun crowd. Watch the entire club scene atop the VIP booths on the second level that mimic the authentic opera boxes from the club’s original days as an actual opera house. It is no wonder Opera was named one of the top five nightclubs in the nation by the Nightclub and Bar Association."