40 Best Craft Breweries near Golden Valley

Under Pressure Brewing Brewery •
8806 7th Ave N, Golden Valley

“I've searched for microbreweries and tap rooms in that area on Google maps regularly for at least last 5 years, and for some reason the first time this place came up in my search was today, even though they've been there for 7 years. It's on my way home from work so I went there immediately. I love it. I don't even know how to describe it adequately. They have more different kinds beers than pretty much any microbrewery I've been to before. They are on the end space in a sort of business park-y type place near to 169, inside it's like Knights armor and hobbit hole decor meets tap room that does live music and events for things like Jeep owners that collect those little plastic ducks. There's a get- ready- for Renaissance- festival event scheduled for August 8th. I can't wait to go back again next week!“

4.2 Good178 Reviews
Forgotten Star Brewing Co. Brewery • $
38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley - 6.12 miles

“Awesome place to host an event!! Super helpful staff, great atmosphere and plenty of space for guests.“

4.9 Superb243 Reviews
La Doña Cervecería Brewery Brewery • $$
Recommended
241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis - 3.23 miles

“The beer is always good and the michelada is one of the best you'll have. The space is surprisingly large on the inside and there is a small soccer field outside in the rear. There are tvs. The only downside is the difficulty of parking“

4.8 Superb411 Reviews
Haggard Barrel Brewing Brewery •
6413 Cambridge St, St Louis Park - 4.03 miles

“Came for the one year anniversary. Great time! Seltzer on tap was off putting (i guess). The offsale was intriguing but if you wanted to try something before you buy, you're SOL.

BURGERS IN THE BACK WERE GREAT!

I'll definitely be back. I do miss the blonde they had in the beginning ☺️“

4.9 Superb78 Reviews
Arbeiter Brewing Company Brewery •
3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis - 6.91 miles

“Likes: the beer, the location, and the ethos. I tried the Tokki rice lager and the Bee Sting vanila honey cream ale; they both tasted great. Tokki = delicate, Bee Sting (inspired by the German Bienenstich cake) is sweet. Moon Palace Books is next door, so you can browse, purchase, and read your new find with a beer if you so desire. Lots of space -- there's a main level indoors, and a second indoor level (though that was reserved on my visit) and a patio out back next to the parking lot. The intersection of Minnehaha and Lake Street has a lot going on. I like that they not only have a land acknowledgment on their website but also mention the indigenous organizations they work with. Putting one's money where one's mouth is. I also like the name, Arbeiter, which places the rights of the worker front and center.

Dislikes: Surprise music. My book club had a meeting there and we had to sit outside because we wouldn't have been able to hear each other over the live music indoors. It was just barely warm enough to be outside in the evening. I am now wondering whether this is an every-night thing or an occasional thing. It wasn't on the events calendar so no way to avoid.

Neutral: Dog-friendly, no food but there are food trucks.“

4.8 Superb107 Reviews
Falling Knife Brewing Company Brewery • $
783 Harding St NE #100, Minneapolis - 6.8 miles

“it was our first time there on Saturday friendly bartenders and staff we will for sure be back most definitely had a fun time!“

4.6 Superb90 Reviews
Sociable Cider Werks Brewery • $
1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis - 5.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sticky Rice Bowls

“Great customer service, atmosphere, and cider. Training wheels is my favorite. I’d like to see a Honeycrisp cider.“

4.7 Superb172 Reviews
Utepils Brewing Brewery • $
225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis - 2.5 miles

“This is my favorite brewery in Minnesota.

The beer is excellent and the building is charming inside and out.

My wife and I found a quiet corner of the outdoor patio yesterday beneath the shade and spent a fabulous Memorial Day here.

My sole complaint is that the bathrooms are too far from the taproom and even further from the outdoors space.“

4.7 Superb158 Reviews
Modist Brewing Co. Brewery • $
505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis - 4.11 miles

“A must visit in the north loop! Great beer! Amazing people! The perfect place to visit before a twins game or any day really… Cory, thank you for the hospitality. I look forward to coming back soon!“

4.5 Superb129 Reviews
Ullsperger Brewing Brewery •
2314 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park - 2.34 miles

“It has a great staff and the people were just so welcoming!“

4.7 Superb101 Reviews
Wooden Ship Brewing Company Brewery •
3300 W 44th St, Minneapolis - 5.08 miles

“Such a comfortable place for a brew or two.“

4.7 Superb86 Reviews
LTD Brewing Co. Brewery • $
8 8th Ave N, Hopkins - 5.23 miles

“Nice patio, comfortable interior. I go to work, drink an Icee or two and eat their free popcorn. Friendly staff. Right on Mainstreet Hopkins.“

4.7 Superb81 Reviews
Wooden Hill Brewing Company Brewery • $$
7421 Bush Lake Rd, Edina - 8.59 miles

“Large space. Limited brews, more food than brews which was interesting. The brown ale was great though!!“

4.6 Superb130 Reviews
Luce Line Brewing Brewery • $$
12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth - 4.09 miles

“This was our first time here and we had such a great time. So many beverage options and a fun, relaxed place to be. We will be back very soon!“

4.6 Superb128 Reviews
Torg Brewery Brewery • $
8421 University Ave NE, Spring Lake Park - 10.11 miles

“One of the true hidden gems of the Twin Cities metro, an absolutely fantastic nerd and even kid-friendly space (foosball, arcade machines, darts are all favorites). There are few better places to meet up and play a game - personally, not being a sports person, I love the lack of TVs, nothing to sap your attention or make you feel captive to random commercials. I go there regularly to play TTRPGs. Great beer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic seltzers, you can BYOF (Mashawi grill up the road is delicious). The beers aren't the usual 6 IPAs and 5 sours, there's a nice mix of British and German styles (including wheat beers, which are weirdly hard to find).

There are absolutely a million play spaces in different nooks and crannies in the building, you can always find a quiet place to play even if there's music, etc. The owner hosts tons of events, nerdy and otherwise. I only wish I could drink more beer and go more often.“

4.7 Superb64 Reviews
OMNI Brewery & Taproom - Maple Grove Brewery • $
9462 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove - 9.85 miles

“Come experience an ever growing selection of brewed on site beer. They serve delicious pizza and some snacks; the pizza is baked to order in the trailer outside (although you order at the counter inside). The patio is lovely in spring, summer, and fall... And tolerable in the winter. If you have a special event, the barrel room is available for rent. There are many events such as trivia and bags leagues. Also beer. Good beer. And hard seltzer.

The people here are very friendly and efficient. Don't pass up the opportunity to take home beer in can or crowler format.

June 2026: Great breakfast spot. Super chill early morning vibe. The coffee is fantastic, I recommend a iced cold brew. The breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito are both solid choices.“

4.6 Superb119 Reviews
Steel Toe Brewing Brewery • $
4848 W 35th St, St Louis Park - 3.6 miles

“We went to Steel Toe for the first time today. We enjoyed the best of Minneapolis summer entertainment. They have a nice outdoor area with a food truck for your tummy. We played a trivia game and saw others playing cribbage. It was quiet and lots of actual chatting and interacting that doesn't happen when music or TV is overbearing.“

4.7 Superb58 Reviews
56 Brewing Brewery • $
3055 NE Columbia Ave Suite103a, Minneapolis - 4.82 miles

“Love this place!

I like their lagers and pilsners, but everything I've tried has been really good.

They have a really nice patio that overlooks a community garden.

Generally there's a food truck parked in the patio area.“

4.6 Superb81 Reviews
Heavy Rotation Brewing Co. Brewery • $
9801 Xenia Ave N Suite 105, Brooklyn Park - 9.87 miles

“Great variety of products! Meat raffle was free with the opportunity of winning free meat, beer or girl scout cookies.“

4.6 Superb78 Reviews
Boom Island Brewing Company Brewery • $
5959 Baker Rd #320, Minnetonka - 7.96 miles

“Boom Island Brewing and The Tile Shop Thanks for a great Party. What a great Brewery and they know how to host a Party! 💯“

4.6 Superb68 Reviews
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative Brewery • $
1712 Marshall St NE Suite 100, Minneapolis - 4.4 miles

“This brewery has an awesome vibe and if You’re in the area you Really should check it out!!“

4.5 Superb144 Reviews
Rail Werks Brewing Depot Brewpubs •
4055 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights - 6.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beef Brisket
Pulled Pork

“We hung out here for my nephew’s birthday. This would be all of our first time here. We’re a pretty young group (24-32 year olds with some toddlers) and we happen to walk into a dance night. It was so much fun! The vibes were good. Music was different for us but still enjoyable. Workers checked in on us to make sure we were doing all right. I left 2 gift bags there and they kept it safe for the next day. Thank you! Definitely coming back.“

4.5 Superb144 Reviews
FINNEGANS Residency at Fulton Taproom Brewery • $$
414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis - 4.76 miles

“I had the pleasure of hosting a couple events at Finnegans and the staff was phenomenal! David gave us a tour of the facility both times and he was so funny, interesting, and very engaging for a large tour group! He was very knowledgeable of the history of the creation of beer and compared it to how their product is made today. I love that this is a woman owned company and is so involved in giving back to the community and making a difference. I can’t wait to go to their new location!“

4.6 Superb49 Reviews
Unmapped Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
14625 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka - 7.98 miles

“Absolutely amazing! I loved everything about Unmapped Brewing. The place is awesome, the vibe is perfect, and the beers are top-notch. But the absolute highlight of the night was Shania—her excellent service, great energy, and stellar recommendations made our visit perfect. We will definitely be back!“

4.5 Superb115 Reviews
Brühaven Craft Company Brewery • $$
1368 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis - 4.24 miles

“Joined for dog yoga and simply love the vibe, the German name theme and all the diverse community events! Kudos for having a Big Lebowski themed bash!!“

4.5 Superb102 Reviews
Sisyphus Brewing & Comedy Brewery • $
712 Ontario Ave W #100, Minneapolis - 3.69 miles

“super fun comedy show & great beer!“

4.5 Superb93 Reviews
Inbound BrewCo Brewery • $$
701 N 5th St, Minneapolis - 3.86 miles

“Absolutely wonderful! Staff is fun, friendly, and personable. We recently co-hosted an event at Inbound and everything was flawless! Great communication and a huge following that really helped promote the event. The drinks are delicious and even the clientele is great! We can't wait to be back!“

4.5 Superb87 Reviews
Padraigs Brewing Brewery • $
945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis - 5.55 miles

“Loved this brewery. I have been coming here since the 612 Brewing open their doors and now to Padraigs Brewing for the first time. Although not a beer brewing professional but a beer connoisseur, I really enjoyed the different Irish beers. Please go and support Padraigs Brewing and their excellent beer and ambience.“

4.5 Superb82 Reviews
Fat Pants Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
8335 Crystal View Rd, Eden Prairie - 10.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

16 Inch Share-Able Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Traditional Wings
Nachos or Totchos
Side Tater Tots
Boneless Wings
Fish and Chips
Garlic Aioli
Giant Pretzel
Sandwich

“I have been to Fat Pants for Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, and Networking Events. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at an event at Fat Pants.“

4.4 Superb198 Reviews
Bauhaus Brew Labs Brewery • $$
1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis - 5.67 miles

“One of the best breweries in town.“

4.4 Superb126 Reviews
Historic Grain Belt Brewery Brewery •
1220 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis - 4.43 miles
4 Good4 Reviews
Fulton Beer Taproom Brewery • $$
414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis - 3.98 miles

“Great place to meet up in downtown Minneapolis before a game, Fulton Brewery is the best place to meet your friends before a Twins game at Target Field.

Perfect location right on the edge of the residential area and the stadium district, so you avoid the chaos but stay close enough to walk. Parking is actually manageable (rare downtown), which makes coordinating a group way easier.

We met up with friends here before the game and it checked every box—plenty of space, easy to find, and a great atmosphere to kick things off.

The new kitchen is a big upgrade. Solid comfort food that actually holds its own—not just “brewery snacks.” with with 20 taps ranging from classic beers, THC to seltzers for the gluten free crowd.

If you’re searching for a downtown Minneapolis brewery, a pre-game meetup spot, or just a reliable place to gather with friends as you head to the events—this is a fun place.“

4.3 Superb105 Reviews
Day Block Brewery & Restaurant Brewery • $$
1105 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis - 5.35 miles

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Cheese Bread with Bacon
Mexican Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chimi Chicken Sandwich
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Personal Pizza
Pickle Flight
Bacon Flight
Pub Pretzels
Pickle
Frank

“We had lunch on Saturday at the bar and Tyler’s service and overall attentiveness was outstanding! The food and drinks, I had a flight, were very good. Great experience our first time there.“

4.2 Good120 Reviews
Pryes Brewing Company Brewery • $
1401 West River Rd N, Minneapolis - 4.09 miles

“Good beer and vibes all day, any day“

4 Good243 Reviews
Town Hall Brewery Brewpubs • $$
1430 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis - 5.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Dortmunder Local Export Lager
Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich
Parkway Java Porter Nitro
Chicken Tenders Flight
Tennessee Hot Chicken
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Barrel Reserve Flight
Smoked Duck Poutine
Brewhouse Pretzel V

“Stopped in to get to go meal while at a conference at the hotel next door. Staff were welcoming and accommodating of my request, even let me have a water and tea while waiting. Food was excellent. I live in Saint Paul but will be making town hall a new place to stop with friends!“

4.7 Superb149 Reviews
Wicked Wort Brewing Company Brewery • $$
4165 W Broadway, Robbinsdale - 2.89 miles

“They have great beer and a friendly atmosphere! Live music in the summer on the patio or play some games with friends while staying warm inside while having some great brews!“

3.8 Good102 Reviews
The Freehouse Brewpubs • $$
701 N Washington Ave #101, Minneapolis - 4.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich
Walleye-Shrimp Cake Benedict
French Toast Chicken Stack
Big 'Ol Breakfast Burrito
Rotisserie Chicken Wings
American Breakfast
Sweet Potato Fries
Steak & Pierogies
Brussels Sprouts
Mashed Potatoes

“The service here is fast and courteous! I recommend you give them a try!“

4.3 Superb317 Reviews
Venn Brewing Company Coffee Shops • $
3550 E 46th St Suite 140, Minneapolis - 8.46 miles

“Great neighborhood place for laid back vibes that is dog and kid friendly“

4.5 Superb141 Reviews
Bear Paw Pizza Pizza • $
9462 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove - 9.85 miles

“I just started really getting into pizza. And this one was wonderful! There was good balance in all ingredients on our pizza. Just the right amount of cheese and sauce. The crust was soft without being chewy or doughy. Our order was cooked fast, too! We were pleasantly surprised by the speed our order came out. Had a great experience here for our first time, and can't wait to go back.“

4.1 Good8 Reviews
Granite City Food & Brewery Bar • $$
11909 Main St, Maple Grove - 7.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Granite City Big Cookie
Granite City Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Fish and Chips
Chicken Tenders
Beer Flight
Cajun Pasta
Flatbreads
Sandwich
Burgers

“Went there with a big crowd to celebrate family birthdays. The food was yummy and the service was excellent! Plus the waiter with the handlebar mustache made the whole table laugh. 😀“

3.7 Good486 Reviews

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