Fertile Ground Beer Co. at Belhaven Town Center is Jackson's flagship craft brewery, making bright and clean contemporary beers using traditional brewing.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: The flagship contemporary lager, or ask what new seasonal is on tap
Tip: Events like Lagers and Joggers, Pints and Poses, and live music nights keep the calendar full; check the website.
Address: 800 Manship St, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39202
Cathead Distillery, Mississippi's first legal distillery, operates a tasting bar on Farish Street alongside guided distillery tours and a bottle shop, making.
Order: Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka cocktail, or a pour of their Bristow Bourbon
Tip: Guided tours Tuesday through Friday reveal the production process; tours run approximately 30 minutes.
The Pig and Pint maintains one of Mississippi's largest rotating craft beer selections - around 80 handles - making it the most serious beer destination.
Order: Current Mississippi or Southern craft handle on tap, paired with the brisket plate
Tip: The beer list rotates constantly; the bar team tracks what is freshest and can guide pairings with the BBQ menu.
