Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Nashville worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Yazoo Brewing Company ★ 4.4

Pilsners, IPAs, Tennessee craftmadisonTue-Sun, see site

Yazoo Brewing's Madison taproom 10 miles north of downtown Nashville opened on its current Cumberland River site in 2019. Best Local Brewery Nashville Scene multiple years.

Tip: Brewery tours run weekends; the Grillshack on-site serves burgers and fries. Hop Project IPA series is the pick.

900 River Bluff Dr, Madison, TN 37115

Tennessee Brew Works ★ 4.3

Tennessee farmhouse and lagerswedgewood-houstonMon-Sat 11:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-20:00

Tennessee Brew Works in Wedgewood-Houston, Nashville sits below the Division Street Bridge with a four-story brewery, taproom, restaurant kitchen and live music stage.

Tip: Country Roots Saison made with Tennessee sweet potatoes is the unsung beer. Live music most evenings.

809 Ewing Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Bearded Iris Brewing ★ 4.5

Hazy IPAs, fruited soursgermantownMon-Sun, see site

Bearded Iris Brewing's Germantown flagship in Nashville pulled out of the East Nashville origin site and now anchors Van Buren Street with hop-forward IPAs and DIPAs.

Tip: The Homestyle IPA is the constant on tap; the Greenway from this side of the canal is a 15-minute walk to downtown.

101 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208

Fat Bottom Brewing ★ 4.2

American craft and lagersthe-nationsDaily 11:00-22:00

Fat Bottom Brewing's Nations taproom in West Nashville opened 2019 with a 20-barrel brewhouse, kitchen and beer garden. Solid lagers and a strong food programme.

Tip: The smoked wings pair best with the Saison. Patio is dog-friendly; live music nights run Friday and Saturday.

800 44th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

Southern Grist Brewing ★ 4.4

Hazy IPAs, milkshake stoutseast-nashvilleMon-Sun 12:00-22:00

Southern Grist Brewing's East Nashville Porter Road taproom in Nashville opened 2016 and runs experimental hazy IPAs, milkshake stouts and rotating barrel-aged releases.

Tip: Bottle releases run monthly; the Brunch House series in stout form is the cult drop. Outdoor seating in summer only.

1201 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206

Breweries in Nashville, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Nashville?

Peak food season in Nashville is year-round.

What time do people eat in Nashville?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Nashville?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Nashville?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Nashville rewards trust.

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