2023 Best Top 10 Brewpubs in the U.S.A.
Top 10 Brewpubs in America
Brewpubs are more than just a combination of on-site brewery and restaurant. They're a place for locals to gather over great food as well as beer handcrafted just steps away.
Sip a pint or two at one of these Top 10 Brewpubs in the U.S. including picks from beer-soaked cities like Denver and Portland, Oregon.
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Boscos Squared was brewing small-batch craft beer long before it was cool in Memphis. (The company opened Tennessee's first brewpub.) The beers are paired with meals by expert staff, and Boscos even uses its own brews in the signature wood-fired pizza crust. Microbrew enthusiasts will like the nutty Midtown Brown, the hoppy Bombay IPA and seasonal varieties. See More
Located in a Victorian townhouse in the heart of Baltimore's entertainment district, The Brewer's Art succeeds equally as an elegant fine dining restaurant and as a funky mecca for beer enthusiasts. The hearty bistro fare is a good fit for this brewpub's own Belgian-inspired beers, from the Abbey-style dubbel, aptly named Resurrection, to the dark Proletary ale. See More
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View RestaurantSince the early 1970s, Denver's Bull & Bush Brewery has been the local pub house for musicians, college students, homesick Brits and craft beer lovers. The tap roster of tasty British-style ales, IPAs and seasonal sours can't be beat, and the dart boards and outdoor patio invite lingering. Fish 'n' chips is the thematically correct meal, although the burgers, prime rib and Mexican dishes also hit the spot. See More
In 1995, Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione opened Delaware's first brewpub in Rehoboth Beach and started innovating with beer making. Many dishes on the menu incorporate Dogfish Head beers, from pizzas topped with mushrooms braised in 60 Minute IPA, to wood-grilled steaks served with Raison D'Être steak sauce. See More
John Harris played an important role in Oregon's beer scene with Deschutes Brewery and Full Sail Brewing Company. Ecliptic Brewing in Portland reflects his dual passions of beer making and astronomy. The beers are named accordingly: Spica Pilsner, Pollux Imperial IPA, Capella Porter, etc. Meanwhile, hearty plates might include braised brisket. See More
Fourteen taps pour house-brewed American and Belgian stylings alongside a well-rounded selection of local craft beers at Old Bus Tavern in San Francisco. A jovial atmosphere and the genuine warmth of the entire staff combine for a relaxing dining experience. Shareable plates of creative California comfort fare often incorporate house brews. See More
Red Rock Brewing Company's downtown Salt Lake City pub evokes the feel of hanging out inside a place where beer is produced — which you are. Everything is made — and brewed — on site. The bar and three dining sections surround the fermentation tanks hidden behind old-fashioned brick walls. Several craft brews are on tap at any given time to accompany the hearty plates of steak, seafood and wood-fired pizzas. See More
TAPS Fish House & Brewery boasts artsy, eclectic décor and a prime location in the lively bustle of downtown Brea, California. This brewpub pours several of its own beers, such as the Cream Ale and Irish Red. Meanwhile, the food menu features Midwestern Angus steaks and fresh seafood dishes. See More
Students, townsfolk, alumni and tourists gather at Top of the Hill in Chapel Hill for outstanding beer and delicious food. (Try the wild mushroom grit cakes in a creamy rosemary sauce.) Giant beer vats are visible behind glass walls in the dining room, and an outside patio area overlooks Franklin Street. Top of the Hill has been consistently good since opening about 20 years ago, before anyone used the term "brewpub." See More
Along with a much-anticipated expansion of its beer-making operation, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company added this second location in St. Louis with a sizable indoor beer hall and full-out restaurant kitchen. German-born brewmaster Florian Kuplent and his business partner, David Wolfe, offer a couple dozen beers on tap, accompanied by a menu of homeland favorites, including currywurst, pretzels and schnitzel. See More