Breweries & Taprooms
Best Breweries & Bars in Chattanooga
19 breweries, bars, and taprooms in Chattanooga — from the Southside craft beer district to neighborhood cocktail spots.
Chattanooga's craft beer scene has put the city on the map, and the bar scene is catching up fast. The Southside alone has enough breweries to fill a weekend, and neighborhoods like North Shore and downtown keep adding new spots. Whether you're into hazy IPAs, classic cocktails, or just want a good patio with a view, here's every brewery, bar, and taproom we know about.
19 breweries and taprooms sorted by rating
Tanasi Brewing & Supplies
A perfect 5.0 rating with over 500 reviews, and honestly it makes sense. This Hixson Pike brewery has a beer garden, a dog park, and homebrew supplies all in one spot. Bring your pup, grab a pint, and settle into the kind of afternoon you didn't know you needed.
Mean King Brewing
Mean King Brewing has carved out its own corner of the Chattanooga craft beer scene on Jenkins Road. With 41 five-star reviews, the taproom is earning a reputation for inventive brews and a laid-back atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
The Depot at Food City
The Depot at Food City on Broad Street offers a taproom experience inside a grocery store concept — an unusual but welcome addition to downtown Chattanooga's beer scene. Stop in for a pour while you're picking up dinner ingredients.
Oddstory Brewing Co: The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse location of Oddstory Brewing, pouring creative craft beers in a bright, plant-filled taproom on MLK Boulevard.
Hoptown Southside
Hoptown anchors the Southside beer scene on Rossville Avenue with a rotating tap list and a laid-back patio that's perfect for warm Chattanooga evenings. With 110 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, it's clearly become a neighborhood favorite since opening.
Mad Knight Brewing Company
Mad Knight brews in the basement on Tennessee Avenue in St. Elmo, and that underground setting adds character to an already solid brewery. Their small-batch approach means the tap list changes often, giving regulars a reason to keep coming back.
Dynamo Brewing & Beverage
Dynamo operates as part of the Monty on Main complex on West Main Street, combining brewery vibes with a broader beverage program. A good option for groups where not everyone is a beer drinker.
TailGate Brewery Chattanooga
Nashville-based TailGate brought their A-game to Southside with this Market Street spot. The pizza is legit and the beer list runs deep - it's one of those places where you walk in for a pint and end up staying for dinner. Great patio energy when the weather cooperates.
Five Wits Brewing Company
Five Wits does a lot and does it all well - solid brews, live music, and a brewpub menu that goes beyond the usual. Sitting on Long Street in the Southside district, this place fills up on weekends for good reason. It's got that comfortable neighborhood-bar-meets-craft-brewery energy.
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.
Hutton & Smith brews with a climbing and adventure theme on MLK Blvd, and their beers genuinely back up the branding. The taproom doubles as an event space, so you might catch a pop-up or a live set on any given night. A 4.7 with the craft beer crowd speaks volumes.
Brewhaus
Congenial gastropub offering an inventive German-American menu & old-world beers, plus tastings.
The Bitter Alibi
Modern pub in rustic, warm digs serving inventive brunch fare, burgers, craft beer & cocktails.
Oddstory Brewing Co: Central
Oddstory set up on Central Ave in the Southside and quickly became a neighborhood staple. No frills, no kitchen gimmicks - just well-made beer in a chill taproom that feels like hanging out in a friend's really cool garage. One of Chattanooga's most consistent breweries.
Wanderlinger Brewing Company
Wanderlinger sits on Station Street on the Southside and pairs its house beers with a full restaurant menu. The space itself is worth the visit - big, open, and good for groups. Not the flashiest brewery in town, but it holds its own with solid pours and a comfortable atmosphere.
The Tap House
Solid neighborhood brewpub tucked into the St. Elmo strip at the base of Lookout Mountain. Good beer selection, reliable bar food, and a laid-back vibe that makes it easy to lose a whole afternoon. Over 800 reviews and still pulling a 4.4 - the locals keep coming back for a reason.
Chattanooga Brewing Co.
Right on Chestnut Street downtown, Chattanooga Brewing Co. keeps it classic. It's one of the city's OG craft spots with a full brewpub setup - decent food, house beers, and enough going on to make it a solid pre-game or post-work stop. Nothing fancy, just dependable.
Clever Alehouse
Laid-back Red Bank alehouse pouring craft beer, ciders & cocktails with a rotating food truck lineup and dog-friendly patio.
Gate 11 Distillery
Craft distillery inside the historic Choo Choo terminal producing small-batch whiskey, vodka & gin with tastings and tours.
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