Nashville is a music, food, and beer lover’s wonderland. The city is full of honky-tonk bars where musical legends cut their teeth. The food scene has become one of the most iconic in the American South. Those two worlds combined means there’s great beer to be had all over the city.
Below are some of our favorite entry points into Nashville’s beer scene. This was a tough one, as Nashville really does have an abundance of beer options from great craft breweries to rad beer bars, restaurants, and dives. Picking ten feels a bit like a cheat to a city that’s so full of great suds. Yet, here we are.
Hopefully, these ten spots will give you glimpse into the greatness that is Nashville’s beer scene.
Craft Brewed Bottle Shop & Tasting Room
Craft Brewed is the perfect place to start your beer-cation in Nashville. The bottle shop, taproom, and now restaurant is a beer haven, where true beer lovers go to mingle, contemplate, and sip.
The 30 odd taps are in constant rotation and focus heavily on local Tennessee brews and the best of the best from the neighboring states. The bottle and can list is deep and covers many of the greats from Nashville, the region, America, and beyond. Grab yourself come craft gumbo and glass of the good stuff then settle in for a great beer experience.
Honky Tonk Brewing
Honky Tony Brewing blends Nashville’s love of great beer with their love of great music. The brewery marries the two scenes in each can of beer they put out. This one lives, breathes, and feels all Nashville, baby.
The brewery has a 12-tap taproom that features the suds of the day. Berliner Weisse, Black IPA, Honey Blonde, and sharp stouts dominate the menu here. Each beer is crafted with great care and goes down easily. The staff and clientele are a convivial bunch who love talking all the things beer while downing a few pints. It’s a great place to make new beer-friends in Nashville.
Jackalope
Jackalope has been brewing up some of Nashville’s best beer since 2011. This is a place where beer is the center of the universe and it shows in the beautiful drinks they’re pouring from their taps.
There are two options for enjoying the best Jackalope has to offer. You can either head down to The Den Taproom on 8th Ave. or hit up The Ranch Taproom on Houston Street. For us, they’re both great since you’re going to get to drink a lot of Jackalope beer. Honestly, try and make time to hit up both. You’ll find great live music, cool vibes, tasty empanadas, and all the beer you can drink.
TailGate Brewery Taprooms
TailGate Brewery is one of the more interesting breweries in Nashville today. They’re focused on brewing stone-cold classics alongside massively experimental beers where, almost literally, anything goes. Looking for a jasmine-infused saison? Or a negroni IPA? Or a sake kölsch? Yeah, they’ve got all of those.
Their taproom and brewery on Charlotte Pike are must visit. If you can’t make it out there, you can hit up their Music Row taproom right in the center of all the Nashville music action. Wherever you end up, make sure to try something funky and unique. You’ll likely never get to drink exactly that beer ever again.
The Filling Station
The Filling Station is a beer shop turned beer bar. There are two locations in Nashville but we’re focusing on the spot on Halcyon Ave.. The shop is literally over-flowing with an amazing selection of beer cans, bottles, growlers, and kegs. This is where beer lover’s come together to celebrate all things beer. You will make new friends here if you just hang.
The bar has 24 taps that focus in on local brews alongside heavy-hitters from around the country. This is the sort of place to ask questions, be curious, and a little adventurous in your beer choices. Let the beer aficionados guide you through a great beer experience. Then go and make those new friends.
Yazoo Brewing Company
Yazoo Brewing has been operating in Nashville since 2003 and has become a cornerstone of the local beer scene. This is a pilgrimage site for beer lovers. The expertly crafted brews walk that fine line of being both classic and innovative, while still always being goddamn delicious.
The taproom is a great gathering place to talk about and drink beer all day and night. You can take a tour of the brewery then post up in the taproom and start digging into all the great pours Yazoo has to offer. There are usually 16 of their beers on tap. So it might be a good idea to make this your only stop for the day.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden is the perfect place to enjoy great food paired with wonderful beer. You kind of can’t beat a great burger and beer pairing. Throw in some tater tots or sweet potato fries and you’ve got a winning triad of flavors and textures.
The beer menu here is a well-curated masterclass. There are ten taps that focus in on German classics, Belgian beauties, and local masterpieces. Then there’s a long list of great bottles from Germany, Belgium, Spain, the UK, and the Czech Republic. And all of that is before you even get into the American craft or the local Tennessee options. Pull up a seat for a long lunch and dive right in.
Bearded Iris Brewing
“Cultivate Variety” is Bearded Iris Brewing’s motto and they live up to it in every beer. This is just a great place to spend some time in. The bar has a very antique furniture-meets-dive bar feel to it with serious beer being poured from the taps. The end result? You will have a good time at this bar.
The tap list is eight of the most interesting beers, maybe in the whole of Nashville, at any given time. Oated IPAs, funky porters, and hopped up pales lead the way here. Post up at the bar and query whoever is pouring for what’s great right now. Let the conversation lead you down a boozy path full of beer-goodness. It’ll be a blast.
Blackstone Brewing Company
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Blackstone Brewing has consistently been winning awards for their great beer since 1996. And, yes, their brews are that good. Blackstone has become part of Nashville brewing history and helped usher in the entire craft movement to the area. Their taproom is an essential stop for any beer traveler.
The Blackstone TapHouse has 16 beers on tap at any given time. That’s a lot to choose from. Try something new and funky. Then work your way through wherever the beer experts lead you. They know their beers the best and they won’t lead you astray.
Hops & Crafts
Hops & Crafts is the perfect place to grab one last brew before hitting the road. The location offers you a great view of the city from its beer garden. Plus, there are 36 beers on tap. The brews are all local and will give you a chance to fill in any beers you may have missed while touring the local beer scene.
This is a great place to explore some beers in a very laid-back setting. Order a pizza. Grab a board game. Make some new friends. Drink great beer. It’s easy.
