Nashville may be known for music, but it’s also full of startups and well-established craft breweries. As beer lovers quickly learn, every brewery has its own unique offerings—some have just a taproom with light snacks while others have a full kitchen and restaurant. Below you’ll find some of Nashville’s best breweries.
Breweries in Nashville
Fat Bottom Brewing
Fat Bottom Brewing features a full taproom and outdoor beer garden. This popular brewery is a family-friendly and dog-friendly destination that has everyone’s favorite outdoor game, cornhole! Guests can expect weekly specials and fun events.
Neighborhood: The Nations
Must-Try Brew: Ruby Red Ale
TailGate Brewery
TailGate Brewery has four locations in town, and you’re guaranteed to have a good time at them all. The Headquarters taproom, on Charlotte Pike, features house-brewed beers, gourmet pizza, and beer-centric events. Over on Music Row, you’ll find a spacious patio and the biggest soccer fans around. If you find yourself on the east side make sure to swing by the East Nashville taproom which is home to TailGate’s wild fermentation and barrel programs. Lastly, TailGate’s latest location is in Germantown right by First Horizon Park.
Neighborhood: West Nashville | Demonbreun Hill | East Nashville | Germantown
Must-Try Brew: Orange Wheat
Bearded Iris Brewing
Bearded Iris Brewing, situated in Germantown and Sylvan Park, has an electric and fun atmosphere. Both locations have large bars, a variety of comfortable seating options, and great outdoor patios. The taprooms are kid-friendly!
Neighborhood: Germantown | Sylvan Park
Must-Try Brew: Homestyle
Tennessee Brew Works
Tennessee Brew Works prioritizes both the local community and eco-friendly brewing methods. Their two-story taproom is one of the best in town, with a ton of inside and outdoor space on each level. You can see the production of the brew through huge glass walls inside the taproom. Unlike most breweries in Nashville, Tennessee Brew Works has a full-time culinary team serving lunch and dinner.
Neighborhood: SoBro
Must-Try Brew: Southern Wit
New Heights Brewing
New Heights Brewing is the brainchild of head brewer Jeff Fountain, who got a taste of the industry while working as a brewer at San Diego’s Mission Brewery. This small craft brewery is known for its delicious barrel-aged stout and friendly staff.
Neighborhood: SoBro
Must-Try Brew: Coffee & Cream
East Nashville Beer Works
East Nashville Beer Works features a family-friendly beer garden and patio where you can enjoy smooth brews and play darts. Their food menu is fairly extensive, with a variety of appetizers, pizzas, salads, and desserts.
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Must-Try Brew: Miro Miel
Jackalope Brewing Company
Jackalope Brewing Company is one of the leading beer brands in Nashville, with their creative brews served all over town. The taproom offers original beers on tap, a dog-friendly patio, brewery tours, and weekly events.
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
Must-Try Brew: Bearwalker
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company was launched by Kurt Smith and Adler Lentz. The family-friendly and dog-friendly brewery features a taproom, beer garden, and patio. If you like a good IPA or German Pils, this brewery is a must-try.
Neighborhood: East Nashville
Must-Try Brew: Pizza Palace Pilsner
Blackstone Brewing Company
Blackstone Brewing Company, located in the West End neighborhood, is Nashville’s first craft brewery. The taproom, called The Taphouse, offers 16 beers on tap and has a food truck—known as the B-Stone Bus—that serves up favorites from the brewpub.
Neighborhood: West End
Must-Try Brew: St. Charles Porter
Southern Grist Brewing Company
Southern Grist Brewing Company has two taprooms located in East Nashville and The Nations. Both locations are family-friendly, have great atmospheres, and serve fresh brews. Stop by their East Nashville location and check out their food concept Lauter.
Neighborhood: East Nashville | The Nations
Must-Try Brew: Marbits
Black Abbey Brewing Company
Black Abbey Brewing Company has a taproom called Fellowship Hall, which is designed to look like a chapter house at a monastery and serves up a wide array of Belgian-style beers. Sit around with friends (and make new ones) while enjoying a pint.
Neighborhood: Berry Hill
Must-Try Brew: The Rose
Czann’s Brewing Company
Czann’s Brewing Company keeps the crowd favorites on tap but also features seasonal brews throughout the year. Their taproom is a great spot to come hang out and enjoy a curated selection of fresh brews. Their staff is known to be super friendly and knowledgeable.
Neighborhood: The Nations
Must-Try Brew: Czann’s Dunkelweizen
Bassline Brewing Company
Bassline Brewing Company, formerly known as Bold Patriot Brewing Company, is situated at L&L Market. The reopening of the brewery included additional bar space and customer seating. Guests can expect a variety of beers, including traditional ales, lagers, porters, stouts, Indian pale ales, and more. When weather permits, enjoy the outdoor patio which is dog-friendly.
Neighborhood: The Nations
Must-Try Brew: Raspberry Beret
Yee-Haw Brewing Company
Yee-Haw Brewing Company is located in a joint space, 6th & Peabody, combined with Ole Smokey Distillery in SoBro. The outdoor beer garden, one of the best in Music City, features a large-screen TV, picnic tables, and games like corn hole, Giant Jenga, bocce ball, and more.
Neighborhood: SoBro
Must-Try Brew: Yee-Hazy
Fait la Force Brewing
Fait la Force Brewing appeals to all types of craft beer drinkers. Whether you’re looking for a new hangout spot with friends or want to enjoy a beer solo, this brewery is a must-try. Have kids? Bring them! This kid-friendly space features a small menu of bites and pizzas from its neighbors at IL Forno. Pets are welcome on the deck.
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
Must-Try Brew: Saucy Ballerina
Diskin Cider
Diskin Cider is a hard cider company that bridges the gap between wine and beer with its fresh and flavorful sweet cider. They have a handful of monthly events, offer a seasonal food menu, and private venue rentals. The 8,000 square foot warehouse space includes their tasting room, event space, outdoor patio, and full in-house cider production.
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
Must-Try Brew: Bob’s Your Uncle
Local Beer with a Cause
Jubilee Craft Beer Company
Jubilee Craft Beer Company is a wonderful company that donates 50% of its proceeds to the Oasis Center to help the at-risk youth of Nashville. You can find their well-known Randy’s IPA, brewed by Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro, on tap at several local restaurants. While Jubilee isn’t technically a brewery, these are brews you can feel good about drinking.
Must-Try Brew: Randy’s IPA
Breweries Just Outside of Nashville
- Calfkiller Brewing Co. (Sparta)
- Granite City Food & Brewery (Franklin)
- Mayday Brewery (Murfreesboro)
- Mill Creek Brewing Co. (Nolensville)
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I love Mayday Brewery. Worth the trip out to Murfreesboro.
Also add Half Batch Brewery to list for local near by. New in Hendersonville, TN
There is also Bad Idea Brewing, as well as Asgard Brewing, in Columbia, TN
Can’t forget about Yazoo! Started in Marathon Village, moved just outside of metro now.
Looking for a local gluten reduced beer. Does anyone know if any of the Nashville area breweries use Clarex in any of their beers?