20 Best Craft Breweries in Grand Rapids

“I've been coming here off and on for the last couple of years and every single time I have been greeted with open arms and the best hospitality. Nice relaxing atmosphere and fun vibes. Always strike great conversation with whomever is working or visiting. The Kombucha is top notch and the "Sound Experience" on certain Thursday's are phenomenal. Check it out!“

“It's rare to find a brewery with equally great beers and great food--Greyline delivers! We ordered a couple of flights and liked the Mosacca, Fade, and Hopsicle the most. For an app, we ordered the homemade cheese dip (they also have free popcorn), which was good. For our food, we ordered the Jive Chicken and Foghorn Blue (homemade potato salad!) sandwiches. They were both outstanding!! Great, easy to talk to and informative staff. Great experience, we'll be back!!“

“I went picked Brass Ring Brewing to celebrate my birthday with my family. I choose Brass Ring because I was interested in trying their cask ales. What I found at Brass Ring was a level of customer service that I have rarely found across the food service industry. We showed up at Brass Ring to find that a very large group was dining there, taking up a majority of the seating. They don't take reservations, so it was going to be a challenge finding a table for our group of 6. The owner heard the staff struggling to find us an available table. He jumped in and found a solution. He personally asked a couple that was seated at a large table if they would be willing to move. They graciously accepted to make room for us. This level of customer service has obviously been trained into the entire staff because our waiter was the most helpful and hospitable server I've ever encountered. Firstly, he was extremely knowledgeable of food and drink menu, helping us to navigate it superbly. He also got the entire restaurant to sing "Happy Birthday" with us when it was time for dessert. The food and drinks were top notch, but the customer service was out of this world. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the Brass Ring. You will not be disappointed!“

“Absolute favorite place to go in GR. Best quality beer in the city! Staff always remembers us being that we drive from Cadillac.“

“If there was a 3rd space (not home but just as good, where you can relax and feel safe and make community), Speciation is it. Everyone who works here is completely lovely. They’re kind, thoughtful, and good humans, the sort of people you want to be friends with. You can put your feet up here and just be yourself. I haven’t yet touched on the beer yet but the beer is completely delicious and stellar, exceptional. It’s something to write home about, with interesting flavors, delicious and unexpected combinations (even for this foodie). They are known for their sours, but their slushies are extraordinary and I love their NA options. I always find something I love here, and not just one something, many somethings. Speciation is the place to meet friends or to come and work or to make new friends or to play trivia. There’s even a patio with lawn games. Speciation is the place to come in Grand Rapids, whether you’re from here or visiting for the weekend. It’s just right.“

“Daughter kept hyping up Apfelwein she had in Frankfurt. I stumbled across KB looking for cider places. Apfelwein on the menu! What a fun surprise! Far better than the cider place we visited next and tried a 6 cider flight. We only wish we could’ve brought some home in a growler 😞 but I suppose we’ll have to return :)“

“Great beers, food, and service! Highly recommend.“

“It had been a while since i've been here. I can say this is some of the best service I've had in the city for a long while. Andrew was our bartender and I want to specifically say what an amazing job he did. Great bartender, good recommendations, and his quality of service would certainly be a reason I'll be back here more often.“

“City Built Brewing Company is a great spot on the corner for grabbing some beers! I didn’t try the food, so can’t speak to that, but their beer selection is solid — especially if you’re into hop-forward brews. They’ve got a good variety and offer flights, which is always a plus when you want to sample a few.

The atmosphere is fun and lively, and the service was solid throughout. Definitely a cool place to hang out and enjoy some well-crafted beers in Grand Rapids.“

“What a nice brewpub , ambience is good, the brew is great, and the food very good
1st time and not to be the last, we enjoyed tasty brews like “dirty blonde ale “ and immediately liked this place, they have about 30 on tap, wow.
The food (I had the Rubin) was very good from the bread to heaping of the tasty meat
Their staff was diligent and attentive, we were taken aback by this friendly place
If there were a complaint it would be parking downtown (not good) , not their fault
We have placed Atwater on our list of favorite micro brew pubs
Note : happy hour is 3:13 to 6:16 and best time to be there (they are based out of 313 area of Detroit, now in 616)
Great place, good food, good times to be had“

“I've been once but haven't been able to go again. Tried to go yesterday but didn't realize the school was on spring break. please work on adding signage to your doors and updating Facebook.“

“Absolutely loved this place ..I wish it was more noticeable.. I never knew it was here...until I started coming on this side of town .. kept driving by and driving by ... finally stopped in today w/ Mr. Billy and I love it... ❤️ 😍 💖 5 stars“

“Saw a highway sign and was curious about the fun name. Asparagus tacos-unique and delicious! Flight of beers, cider and seltzers are good too. Welcoming staff and fun shopping. Be sure to pick up Hippie Chips. Well done folks!“

“Amazing staff. Good service“

“Harmony Brewing is a great spot! They’ve got a solid lineup of beers with a good mix of IPAs and lighter options, so there’s something for everyone. The food was also a standout—really tasty sandwiches with a nice variety to choose from. The atmosphere is fun and laid-back, perfect for grabbing a bite and a pint with friends. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!“

“Went here for the first time tonight and will definitely be coming back! Me and my partner had a few great drinks and were able to relax and enjoy vinyl night. The owner was super sweet and obviously puts a ton of time and energy into making this business the best it can be and even made an effort to connect with every table at least once. Whether you’re looking to stop in for a few drinks or hang out for a couple hours this place is a great option!“

“Most breweries can make a good beer. A lot of breweries can make one great beer. Very few can make several really great beers. In my rankings, Founders is #1. This location is first-class all the way! I was a little surprised - you're not gonna drink on the cheap, but really the prices aren't bad for quality of beer and environment that you're getting. I very much wish I lived closer.

One question: My receipt and Google Maps do not agree on the street name. When did the street get renamed, and why?“

“Our waiter was a nice young man, but we had 2 issues with our lunch. #1... we ordered boneless wings but got bone in wings. The waiter made things right and it wasn't that big of a deal. When it was time to pay the bill, I used the QR code on the table. To my surprise, we were billed for two lunch platters when we only ordered one. Again, the waiter apologized and had the bill corrected. My buddy and I left feeling like two errors was one too many. I will dine here again, but will be testing the staff to make sure there are no errors like this again (I will not go back if there are errors this time).“