Manifattura Birre Bologna (MFB) in Borgo Panigale is Michele Cantaluppi's 2016 craft brewery, with its own brewing facility since 2019. Booking recommended.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Borgo Panigale is a tram ride from the centre. The Kappa Kolsch is the house flagship; the brewpub seats 40 and the kitchen runs craft-beer snacks.
Address: Via della Salute 85/10/i, 40132 Bologna BO
Zapap Taproom on Via Mascarella in Bologna's university quarter is the outlet for Birrificio Zapap, with six taps of the brewery's beers Tuesday to Sunday.
Tip: Walk-in works; the brewery is in Castello di Serravalle and the taproom rotates roughly six of their own beers.
