Atlanta takes its craft beer seriously, sometimes showing up in surprising places — even Historic Oakland Cemetery offers an Atlanta beer history tour a few times a year. But, the best place to enjoy the city’s craft beer is always straight from the source at one of the best breweries in Atlanta.
Whether you call yourself a hophead or a porter fanatic, or you just want a crisp, bright lager, Atlanta offers plenty of options for all craft beer fans. Here are a few of the best breweries in Atlanta, according to our team of local experts.
If you love one of these breweries so much that you want to find an apartment nearby, reach out to AptAmigo. We brought modern apartment hunting to Atlanta and can help you find your dream home right around the corner from the Atlanta spots you love most.
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The Best Craft Breweries in Atlanta
Wrecking Bar Brewpub
At Wrecking Bar Brewpub, patrons get a healthy dose of history to go with their artisan beer because this institution operates from inside a gorgeous historic building. If you’ve ever visited East Atlanta Village or Little Five Points, you’ve probably spotted this highly-revered brewpub from Moreland Avenue. Set back from the busy road, you’ll spy a Victorian mansion turned Wrecking Bar that, in the past, served as a residence, a church, a dance studio, and an architectural salvage store. Now, you can rent the upstairs space as an event venue, but the bar downstairs is always open, and the drinks are world-class.
Drop by for the impressive rotating taps in both classic and barrel-aged styles. Stay for the atmosphere and for the delicious gastropub bites.
Hot tip: This place is great to grab a brew at after the Little Five Points Halloween Parade.
New Realm Brewing
You can’t miss New Realm Brewing in the Old Fourth Ward; in fact, you’ll probably pass right by it at some point given its prime spot overlooking the BeltLine’s funky and wildly popular Eastside Trail. Just around the corner from the trendy Ponce City Market, New Realm serves up fresh IPAs along with city views.
The enormous rooftop bar leaves plenty of room for everyone. On warm weekends, the party sometimes spills into the surrounding area, so you don’t even need to give up the sunshine to sip on your “Hazy Like a Fox.” Many highly-acclaimed restaurants also surround it, so you’re just a quick stroll away from Instagram-worthy plates at popular local eateries, including casual tacos.
Wild Heaven Beer
Wild Heaven owns two locations: one in Avondale Estates (not far from Decatur), and one in the rapidly-developing craft beer district in the West End. Both spaces are industrial-yet-welcoming, dog-friendly, and often host live music— but, the beer really steals the show.
Wild Heaven beers span a wide range of styles and flavor profiles. They typically adhere to European brewing styles, but with a distinctly American flair. Wild Heaven steers clear of adjunct sugars, which creates a bigger flavor without excess alcohol. It’s easy to see why it’s considered one of the best breweries in Atlanta.
Bold Monk Brewing
Bold Monk Brewing wards off boredom with its jack-of-all-trades approach to creating a multi-use destination. In one establishment, you can eat, read, talk, soak in the sun, and, naturally, get your beer on at this restaurant, brewery, bookstore, coffee house, and beer garden. Whether you come to connect with friends or cozy up for contemplation and literature, this place will restore your spirits and breath life into your day.
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Find an Apartment Near Your Favorite Atlanta Brewery
There you have it, our list of the best breweries in Atlanta. We hope this list guides your next brewery adventure, and we know you’ll have a blast at any of these locales. If you’re looking to find an apartment, reach out to AptAmigo. We can help you find the perfect place in a location you love. Simply let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll take it from there!
* The original version of this article was first published on December 5, 2019.
