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!“

“Took a trip to Grand Rapids and attended a Paint and Sip at Speciation Cellars. It was an amazing time! Great atmosphere. Cool art and relaxed vibe. I’m not an ale girl but I had one that was so tasty!! My daughter had a yummy seltzer too! Fun painting with the Art in Motion ladies! Clean and hip. Would do it all again!“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“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.“

“Been in GR for almost a year and while we had high hopes of finding a kick ass beer and brewery quickly, it took longer than expected. After a year we only have a few we really like. This is one of them. I won't mention the others on this but Greyline (Grayline?) is in our top 3. Beer is killer, food kicks ass and they have great variety of food without over complicating menu. Ruben week is this week. Come in and grab a beer and some killer food and enjoy. Can bring kids but I wouldn't recommend due to size, really no room for the little monsters unless you use the patio so keep that in mind....but totally bring your dog! We all love dogs and if you don't.......well....your cat sucks!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Schmohz is a nice little brewery that feels more like a local bar than most. It’s a cozy space with a pool table and a small patio, and the bar and tables provide plenty of decent seating. The bartender seems to remember her customers pretty well and is quite friendly. The beers are decent, but sometimes you do encounter one with a bit of an off-flavor. Their gruits tend to be quite tasty, however. I do keep coming back to Schmohz because of the atmosphere and the hours, however. I hope they stick around for years to come.“

“Amazing staff. Good service“

“Great atmosphere, as soon as I came in. The bartenders Emilio and Mari took care of me and were very attentive and very well versed in the current bar scene. Got to try their mushroom burger it was so absolutely delicious. I also got to try their “surprise me” drink a bartenders choice apart of Dry January. A blue raspberry lemonade took be back to the vacation I just recently went on, couldn’t have asked for more with that. The GM Maggie also shared the rich history of Atwater, Overall great experience and I’m definitely coming back again!“

“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!“

“My wife and I did a brewery tour with Kyle, and he was really a great guide. It was definitely one of the better brewery tours we've been on. It was a nice balance of the history of Founders and seeing the production area. We had a beer beforehand in the taproom which was huge! Good beer and good service. Lots of taproom only options. The shop was also cool, with a lot of merch. I appreciated they sold singles of a lot of the beers so you could grab stuff to try without committing to a 4 or 6 pack. I wish more breweries would do this. Great experience overall!“

“Everything was great! The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. A special thank you to Mikayla L. for her outstanding service — she was kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We truly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“