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The 10 Best Craft Beer Bars in Nashville 2026

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Tom Callahan
7 min read

Nashville craft beer scene grew alongside the city's music scene. The 10 below show Tennessee's beer culture.

The 10 best craft beer bars in Nashville

01 · Nashville
Yazoo Brewing

Iconic Nashville brewery.

Order: Their flagship Dos Perros

02 · Nashville
Bearded Iris Brewing

Germantown hazy-IPA specialist.

Order: A flight of three hazy IPAs

03 · Nashville
Tennessee Brew Works

SoBro brewery with full restaurant.

Order: Their flagship Hippies & Cowboys IPA

04 · Nashville
Czann's Brewing

Wedgewood-Houston brewery taproom.

Order: Their flagship pale ale

05 · Nashville
TailGate Brewing

Brewery with pizza ovens.

Order: A craft IPA + their pizza

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06 · Nashville
Mantra Artisan Ales

Franklin Belgian-style craft brewery.

Order: Their flagship saison

07 · Nashville
New Heights Brewing

Wedgewood-Houston brewery taproom.

Order: Their flagship cream ale

08 · Nashville
Jackalope Brewing

Wedgewood-Houston casual brewery taproom.

Order: Their flagship Bearwalker brown ale

09 · Nashville
Southern Grist Brewing

East Nashville hazy-IPA specialist.

Order: A hazy IPA flight

10 · Nashville
The Flipside

East Nashville casual craft beer pub.

Order: A craft IPA + the live music

How Nashville drinks craft beer

Yazoo and Bearded Iris are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.

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