8 Best Craft Breweries near Pontiac

“I highly recommend Fillmore 13 Brewery! We had our company team outing there and everything was phenomenal. The food was yummy. The service was top notch. The beer and cocktails were sublime. A great time was had by all! Special shout out to Kira for the absolute best service I've experienced hosting a team outing. Thank you!“

“My fiancé and I come here on a biweekly basis. It's our favorite spot. I have literally never had one bad meal here. I wish they had more wheat and light beers on tap but otherwise zero complaints. Great environment great staff and the food for being a bar is phenomenal. I've had almost everything on the menu ar this point my favorite is the Buffalo chicken sandwich it's the best I've ever had. The food is better at the Rochester location I think. Yummy!“

“Griffin Claw is hands down our favorite place to grab a beer and some food. We've been going regularly (probably too regularly) for years now and it's never disappointed. The atmosphere is great, it's always bustling, the staff is great, and the food and drinks are top notch.Kid-friendliness: Griffin Claw is a great option for children. If you show up for dinner any time between 4 and 6 PM, the restaurant will be full of kids in high chairs.“

“I have had the great pleasure of experiencing the beer that Doug and his crew have evolved over the years I’ve lived in Waterford, and as a huge lover of microbrews, I can honestly say he occasionally produces brews that rival some of the greats in our state. They have a lot of fun here, and the food truck outside is better than most restaurants around this area, and that is not a jab at the local restaurants in any way! The food they make in that truck is just no joke! Love it.“

“I was in the area and stopped by to check this place out. It's a cute spot. Not very big, but big enough. There is outside seating which increases the amount of seating. Also allows for a different experience. When I walked in, the entire place smelled like cookies. Which was a pleasant surprise. I found out there is a connected ice cream and coffee shop. I was absolutely shocked to see the variety of beers on tap! The bartender was fantastic. She usually works next door so she was filling in. But she was so personable and sweet. We had a lot in common to chat about and that made my stay even more fun. I was meeting up with a friend later so I had to go. Otherwise I would have stayed longer. Most definitely will come back!“

“I took my dad for a beer and lunch on Saturday. He had an IPA, I enjoyed a Belgian tripel. Loved it! Belgian beer is my favorite, and they nailed it. We also ordered sandwiches -- my dad has the roast beef, I had the Cuban. I really enjoyed the homemade pulled pork in the Cuban sandwich. Good portion sizes and value for the money. We sat on the patio streetside and had good service. Inside looked like a pretty cool place to hang out--clean, bright, well-designed.“

“I seriously can't get enough of this place! You cannot beat their games, brews, or food. The "Funky Pizza" is literally the best in town. Service is always top notch and phenomenal. You can come here for the day and enjoy pool, bumper pool, darts, golf games, and shuffle board.“

“Great food with generous portions with house craft beers as well as a large selection of microbrews. No mention of brunch. Definitely worth checking out brunch on Sundays.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian burgers, nachos can be ordered without a meat protein as well as a variety of salad options that are vegetarianDietary restrictions: Probably one of the best gluten free menus in metro Detroit with many options available without gluten.Kid-friendliness: Children are always welcome.“