Where Thessaloniki drinks local: brewpubs, taprooms and the new wave.
Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Thessaloniki worth taking a tram to.
Utopia Taproom on Mavili Square is one of Thessaloniki's first dedicated craft beer taprooms, opened in 2023 by the team behind the Utopia gypsy brewery from Serres. 13 wall-mounted taps run independent Greek microbreweries only; live music nights and free sample tastings round out the format.
Sknipa is Thessaloniki's standard-bearer microbrewery, brewing on a 17th-km industrial site in Thermi just east of the airport. The own range covers lager, IPA, weiss, stout, and seasonal one-offs, all available at the brewery and across the better Thessaloniki taprooms. The Hellenic Association of Brewers lists Sknipa as an Open Brewery participant.
Thessaloniki's pioneer craft beer destination, serving brews from microbreweries worldwide since 2014. 18 rotating taps and hundreds of bottled and canned beers, with a strong Greek lineup. Indoor non-smoking policy. Co-founder of the Thessaloniki Beer Festival.
Zeos is one of Greece's most recognised craft breweries, and the Tsimiski tap bar is the most direct place to try the full range in Thessaloniki: the Zeos Lager, Weiss, Red Ale, and seasonal specials. Tap-only format; good for a focused tasting session.
Kozuf in the Valaoritou district pours beers from the Kozuf brewery in Florina, a high-altitude Macedonian microbrewery. The IPA and the seasonal Saison are the standout pours; the warehouse setting suits the Valaoritou bar scene. Food: meze plates to pair.
Pulp on Alexandrou Svolou is a vintage red-walled beer bar with a stock of roughly 160 Greek and international labels and a rock-and-soul soundtrack, one of the city centre's reference spots for sampling small Greek microbreweries by the bottle rather than by the tap.
Craft Beer Lab on Proxenou Koromila is one of the most comprehensive tap selections in the city, running Greek craft from Athens and Thessaloniki alongside European and American imports. The tasting-size pour option suits structured tastings of Greek microbrewing.
ReHaB on Valaoritou is a small Valaoritou-district pub built around a rotating range of Greek craft beers and a deep whisky list. Owner Aris runs themed whisky nights and quizzes; the room is intimate and conversation-driven rather than crowd-driven.