20 Best Craft Breweries in Grand Rapids

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Amazing staff and beers! 🍻“

“We had a great experience at this brewery! The beer was excellent, with plenty of variety to choose from, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The space is on the smaller side, but it’s incredibly welcoming and has a great atmosphere.
One of the best parts is being able to build your own flight, which makes it easy to try a range of different beers. Everything is also really affordable, which is a huge plus. It’s a fantastic spot to relax and sample some great brews — we’ll definitely be back!“

“The beer alone was absolutely fantastic and deserves 5 stats. I'm pretty bummed the food was 45min to 1 hour wait on a Wednesday though, which did not work for me, but I'm happy they are busy and I'm sure it is well deserved. Saving 5 stars for when I can finally try the Birria menu when they aren't slammed. For the record the beer was outstanding and I would come back just for the Elegant Elephant!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Good place to have a beer. Good selection of different kinds of beer. Have some space for games like pinball, darts and the like. No food here so don’t come hungry. I had the Anastasia Imperial Stout and it was good. Worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

“Amazing staff. Good service“

“Nice taproom in downtown GR! Lots of space and feels great to sit at the bar on a pleasant day with the doors open. The bartender was great - attentive and kind, with good recommendations. He and the manager even tried to put the Cleveland Guardians game on the TV for us when we asked (which is of course a big deal in Tigers territory). Pretzel bites with beer cheese and mustard were also delicious, a perfect snack!“

“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!“

“amazing beers and cocktails. and the food is 🤤 awesome atmosphere and staff! will be back!“

“It's been a few years since we've been to Founders. It's changed quite a bit. Really miss the old vibe and wait staff. Tried their new smash burgers and they can hold their own. A triple smash! Give it go. No new brews however. Founders has a rather large list of options. Tried the new NA and didn't care for it at all.“

“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!“