Where Marseille drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Marseille worth taking a tram to.
Brasserie de la Plaine in Marseille's 6e brews since 2013 from a pharmacist and a sailor, living beers (unfiltered, unpasteurized, bottle-conditioned) and an AOQ La Plaine label.
Tip: Shop open Wed-Sat afternoons; brewing courses (Work'Chope) by booking.
La Brasserie Communale in Marseille's 6e on Cours Julien runs a craft beer bar with guest taps from local brewers, plus food and a stage for cultural events through the week.
Tip: Local taps include La Rade Torpille and Sulauze; concerts most weekends.
Biere de la Plaine's retail counter in Marseille's 6e is the public face of the brewery, taps and bottles plus the Work'Chope brewing-school space for zythology and brewing courses.
Tip: Reserve a Work'Chope brewing class via the website ahead.
Sulauze beers from Istres are an organic Provencal farmhouse brewery on regular tap at La Brasserie Communale in Marseille's 6e, the Marseille pour-point for the family brewer.
Tip: Sulauze rotates as a guest tap; the brewery is in Istres outside Marseille.
Peak food season in Marseille is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Marseille rewards trust.