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

Where to drink local

Yazoo Brewing Company ★ 4.6

$$ BreweryPilsners, IPAs, Tennessee craftMadison

Yazoo Brewing's Madison taproom 10 miles north of downtown Nashville opened on its current Cumberland River site in 2019. At 900 River Bluff Dr.

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

Tennessee Brew Works ★ 4.2

$$ BreweryTennessee farmhouse and lagersWedgewood Houston

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

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

Bearded Iris Brewing ★ 4.8

$$ BreweryHazy IPAs, fruited soursGermantown

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.

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

Fat Bottom Brewing ★ 4.0

$$ BreweryAmerican craft and lagersThe Nations

Fat Bottom Brewing's Nations taproom in West Nashville opened 2019 with a 20-barrel brewhouse, kitchen and beer garden. Located in The Nations.

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

Southern Grist Brewing ★ 4.4

$$ BreweryHazy IPAs, milkshake stoutsEast Nashville

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

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

Breweries: tours, tastings and classes in Nashville

Nashville: Beer, BBQ, and Bourbon Bus Tour★ 3.5 (2)

Guided tour · 4 hours

Nashville: Beer, BBQ, and Bourbon Bus Tour

Experience the best of Nashville on a bus tour. Visit a local distillery for a guided tour and whiskey tastings, enjoy a meal at a local BBQ joint, and sip on a flight...

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Nashville: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Food Tour★ 4.9 (10)

Guided tour · 4 hours

Nashville: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Food Tour

Get a taste of the best of Southern BBQ on this Music City Tour! Tour a distillery, taste craft beer at a local brewery, and stop at a Nashville smokehouse for lunch.

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