13 Best Craft Breweries near Akron

“This place isn't far from the house and has been on the brewery list for awhile; so when we drove by on a lazy Sunday, it was an easy decision to make a stop.

Bartender was very friendly. Atmosphere was fun and relaxed with a few TVs and arcade games, various types of seating and plenty of windows to watch the world go by. Sampled a few before deciding on the 25,000 Lights Christmas beer. It has a smooth subtle spiced flavor, much less obnoxious than many other Christmas ales. Served at the perfect temp and the sugared rim is a must -do.

They have a menu that looks pretty interesting. Next time I'll order some food and the berry sour.“

“Great selection, seasonal varieties and tasty pub fare“

“Last night, we held my husband's 50th birthday party at Thirsty Dog Tap House. What a perfect place to have a celebration! Manager Toni took care of every detail from advising on the right amount of food and ensuring enough seating and tables for our large group to pacing the food so the apps and pizzas were always fresh and warm. She and her "brew crew" took great care of our guests with friendly, helpful service throughout the evening. If you're looking for a place to have a large gathering, look no further than Thirsty Dog Tap House. Thank you, Toni and staff, for making this party a success!“

“Stopped in for the Father's Day had a great experience. The beer was excellent with a good variety to choose from, and everything we tried was really good. The food was just as impressive—fresh, tasty, and definitely more than your typical brewery food.

The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and they made us feel welcome from the start. Between the great beer, delicious food, and awesome service, it's easy to see why this place is so popular.

We'll definitely be back!“

“Love the beer. The Grant St location is in need of some supervision/change of its bar staff. Friday night. Cavs and NHL PLAYOFFS on. We asked to have one of the 2 TV's changed to the game. Was told they (bartender) was watching a movie. The movie? Pretty Woman. Fairly sure they have seen this movie before. I understand that this is NOT a sports bar, but then again, heard the bartender tell another customer that the Kentucky Derby will be on Saturday. lol.“

“Very wide selection of unique beers you won't be able to find anywhere else. Excellent food as well if your hungry. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are more than happy to help you find something you will like. It's like if Willy Wonka opened a brewery.“

“Hosted an event here for 75 guests. It’s such a great looking place! The spread was amazing~ plenty of food, beautifully displayed~ the staff was attentive and efficient (Amanda, Jill, Jenny) and it was easy to work with the awesome event planner. All of our guests commented on what a great job the venue did and how yummy the food was. Would definitely recommend!!!“

“Excellent food, creative brews, and a gorgeous yet comfortable environment without pretentious personalities. Gotta check it out for the low key vibes!“

“The coffee beer was wonderful!“

“Interesting set up. Order food and drinks up top. Take a marker and your drinks to your table, wait staff brings food out when ready. If you want drinks you must go get them. Someday this place will be completed. Kitchen seams at capacity now. Not a fan of their service model, however food , specialty bears and drinks are top notch. Bar service is fast and friendly. The special menu is not easy to find. Ask- it will be worth it. Recommend getting there early to get an umbrella. The sun can get hot.“

“We stopped here after a full day at the Oktoberfest and I am so glad we did. This is like the modern day Cheers! We instantly felt at home at the bar while enjoying all of the great beers on tap. Will definitely stop again if we ever make our way back to the falls.“

“Great brewery with excellent selection of fresh beer on tap. We Love the pepperoni pizza. Great atmosphere. Amazing service.“

“Lexi was great! Food was delicious.“