Beer matters to Memphians. It is, and always has been, woven into the character and culture of the city. In particular, we love celebrating our local microbreweries — brands built on the brewing of carefully-developed Delta recipes. Check out these 14 Memphis breweries, plus three newcomers expected to join the scene later this year!
Boscos Restaurant and Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Overton Square
More info: boscosbeer.com
Boscos Squared brews 60 unique, small-batch beers every year. The restaurant and brewing company steers clear of additives and preservatives, using only the freshest ingredients to offer beer that makes Memphis proud. We love Boscos for offering samples you can test before diving into a full-size pour. But be warned, choosing a favorite among the offerings is tough — if you’re indecisive, go for one of the flights!
Cooper House Project
Neighborhood: Cooper-Young
More info: cooperhouseproject.com
The Cooper House Project specializes in creating ales and lagers that combine traditional styles with unique elements, a focus on beer and wood, as well as wild, sour, and experimental flavors. Its interiors are also unique, with cozy tables inside a renovated home in Cooper-Young.
Crosstown Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Crosstown Concourse
More info: crosstownbeer.com
Just a stone’s throw from Crosstown Concourse, you’ll find Crosstown Brewing Company. Known for quirky beer selections with unique flavors, it promises to deliver delicious options. No matter your preferences, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Oh, and be on the lookout for the weekend food truck lineup!
Ghost River Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Midtown and Downtown
More info: ghostriverbrewing.com
Since 2008, Ghost River Brewing has provided Memphis with handcrafted beer brewed exclusively with water from the Memphis Sands Aquifer. The fresh and full-flavored Golden Ale, Irish Red Ale, and India Pale Ale are always on tap at the Downtown location. Plus, be sure to check out the newer beer garden spot on Beale Street.
Grind City Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: grindcitybrew.com
Talk about drinks with a view! Now that it’s warmer, Grind City Brewing is the perfect place for a Saturday hang. In addition to a selection of traditional craft brews, the brewery also offers delicious spiked seltzers and gluten-free beers. SB Tip: They have a yearly celebration, Oktoberfest, for their birthday! Be on the lookout for the info this fall.
Hammer & Ale
Neighborhood: Cooper-Young
More info: hammerandale.com
Hammer and Ale offers more than 20 rotating taps showcasing a variety of local and regional craft beers such as Ghost River, Memphis Made, High Cotton, and Wiseacre. While it’s not a full-service restaurant, Hammer and Ale is similar to a craft beer hub, and customers can enjoy light snacks from nearby restaurants.
Hampline Brewing
Neighborhood: Broad Avenue
More info: hampline.com
This brewery is the perfect pit stop or final destination for an afternoon of biking around town. Right off Broad Avenue and a bike path, Hampline Brewing boasts a taproom, outdoor deck, and beer garden. With over 17 beers to choose from, you’re sure to find a new favorite! They also offer bar bites and small plates if you have an appetite.
High Cotton Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: highcottonbrewing.com
High Cotton Brewing Company opened its Monroe Avenue taproom in the summer of 2014, and it has been a mainstay on the Memphis brewery scene ever since. On tap at this rustic downtown hangout, you’ll find a selection of handcrafted beers that High Cotton is “proud to brew, proud to drink, and most of all, proud to share.”
Hook Point Brewing Co.
Neighborhood: Brookhaven Circle (East Memphis)
More info: hookpointbrewing.com
Hook Point Brewing Co. offers five core beers, along with seasonal and small-batch options. It also serves a rotating food menu with tasty entrées and shareable snacks — many that incorporate Hook Point’s beer. Guests can try a flight and discover their favorite brew. For non-beer drinkers, a small selection of liquor, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks is available.
Memphis Made Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Cooper Street
More info: memphismadebrewing.com
Memphis Made Brewing Company’s taproom is tucked behind the “I Love Memphis” mural, just off Cooper Street in the heart of Midtown. Check it out for the beer but also for the food truck that’s almost always parked outside. The brewery offers tours every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. (SB Tip: You can also find Memphis Made in the new-and-improved Memphis airport!)
Meddlesome Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Cordova
More info: meddlesomebrewing.com
You can find Meddlesome Brewing Company in Cordova on Trinity Road, right past Shelby Farms Park. At Meddlesome, there’s always a food truck, seasonal brews, and fun events happening. While you’re there, you can choose from a variety of the brewery’s collections — the “Curious Series,” which includes its flagship beers; the “Mischievous Series,” boasting seasonal beers, and the “Troublesome Series,” featuring an ever-rotating selection of small-batch beers. This is a great reason to venture out to the suburbs for some good ol’ fashioned fun!
Soul & Spirits Brewing
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: soulandspiritsbrew.com
Soul and Spirits Brewing has a new beer or two to love. All the beers are inspired by songs written or performed by musicians in the Memphis and Southern regions. The brewery also regularly hosts food trucks, so keep an eye on the events calendar to see which trucks will be in residence each week.
Urban Consequence Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Cooper Street (between Courtland and Peabody)
More info: urbanconsequencebrewing.com
Brand new to the brewery scene, Urban Consequence Brewing Company opened in March 2024. The brewery team likes to keep it simple, making craft beer and soda in small batches for you to enjoy or take home. Their motto is, “City life is stressful. We want to be an oasis of flavor and refreshment.”
Wiseacre Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Midtown and Downtown
More info: wiseacrebrew.com
The Wiseacre Brewery taproom feels like an urban barn of sorts — a simple but spacious building design with multi-chrome artwork and a sleek, credit-card-only bar that serves freshly crafted Southern beer. We love this taproom for its effortless charm, covered patio, and, of course, delicious craft brews. (SB Tip: The Downtown location now includes Little Bettie, a pizza and snack bar!)
COMING SOON…
- Maroon Brew Co. (Coming to Collierville, Spring 2024)
- Memphis Filling Station (Coming to Downtown, Summer 2024)
- Flyaway Brewing (Coming to Midtown, 2024)
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