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Craft Beer Bars Near Me

The best craft beer bars near you sit in our city guides for 25 metros, from New York, London and Berlin to Melbourne, Tokyo and Mexico City. Each city below lists its top-rated taproom with a link to the full ranked guide. Our editors rank on tap rotation, pour discipline and rare releases, not on size or hype.

Last reviewed June 25, 2026 · How we pick bars

  1. New York

    McSorley's Old Ale House

    McSorley's Old Ale House holds New York's top craft-beer rating at 4.6, in East Village. Order the Light or Dark Ale. New York · Anchor pick

  2. London

    The Mayflower

    The Mayflower holds London's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Rotherhithe. Order the Mayflower Ale. London · Anchor pick

  3. Amsterdam

    Brouwerij 't IJ

    Brouwerij 't IJ holds Amsterdam's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Oost. Order the Zatte Tripel. Amsterdam · Anchor pick

  4. Sydney

    Young Henrys

    Young Henrys holds Sydney's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Newtown. Order the Young Henrys Newtowner. Sydney · Anchor pick

  5. Los Angeles

    Tabula Rasa

    Tabula Rasa holds Los Angeles's top craft-beer rating at 4.6, in East Hollywood. Ask for the house pour. Los Angeles · Anchor pick

  6. Chicago

    Hopleaf Bar

    Hopleaf Bar holds Chicago's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Andersonville. Order the Belgian Trappist. Chicago · Anchor pick

  7. San Francisco

    Cellarmaker House of Pizza

    Cellarmaker House of Pizza holds San Francisco's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Mission. Order the Cellarmaker IPA. San Francisco · Anchor pick

  8. Melbourne

    Stomping Ground Brewery

    Stomping Ground Brewery holds Melbourne's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Collingwood. Order the Stomping Pale Ale. Melbourne · Anchor pick

  9. Singapore

    The Auld Alliance

    The Auld Alliance holds Singapore's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Bras Basah. Ask for the whisky flight. Singapore · Anchor pick

  10. Hong Kong

    Second Draft

    Second Draft holds Hong Kong's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Tai Hang. Order the Tai Hang IPA. Hong Kong · Anchor pick

  11. Dublin

    L Mulligan Grocer

    L Mulligan Grocer holds Dublin's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Stoneybatter. Ask for the beer and whiskey pairing. Dublin · Anchor pick

  12. Berlin

    Hops & Barley

    Hops & Barley holds Berlin's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Friedrichshain. Order the House Pils. Berlin · Anchor pick

  13. Paris

    La Fine Mousse

    La Fine Mousse holds Paris's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in 11e. Ask for the tap of the day. Paris · Anchor pick

  14. Barcelona

    Edge Brewing

    Edge Brewing holds Barcelona's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Poblenou. Order the Hop Bandit IPA. Barcelona · Anchor pick

  15. Madrid

    La Fabrica de Maravillas

    La Fabrica de Maravillas holds Madrid's top craft-beer rating at 4.6, in Malasana. Order the House IPA. Madrid · Anchor pick

  16. Tokyo

    Popeye Beer Club

    Popeye Beer Club holds Tokyo's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Ryogoku. Order the 70-tap sampler. Tokyo · Anchor pick

  17. Austin

    Jester King Brewery

    Jester King Brewery holds Austin's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Hill Country. Order the Le Petit Prince. Austin · Anchor pick

  18. Boston

    Trillium Brewing Fenway Garden

    Trillium Brewing Fenway Garden holds Boston's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Fenway. Order the Trillium Fort Point. Boston · Anchor pick

  19. Toronto

    Bellwoods Brewery

    Bellwoods Brewery holds Toronto's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Trinity Bellwoods. Order the Witchshark IPA. Toronto · Anchor pick

  20. Mexico City

    Falling Piano Brewing Co.

    Falling Piano Brewing Co. holds Mexico City's top craft-beer rating at 4.6, in Roma Norte. Order the Falling Piano IPA. Mexico City · Anchor pick

  21. Lisbon

    Dois Corvos Brewery Tap Room

    Dois Corvos Brewery Tap Room holds Lisbon's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Marvila. Order the Dois Corvos IPA. Lisbon · Anchor pick

  22. Copenhagen

    Mikkeller Bar Victoriagade

    Mikkeller Bar Victoriagade holds Copenhagen's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Vesterbro. Order the Mikkeller tap list. Copenhagen · Anchor pick

  23. Edinburgh

    The Bow Bar

    The Bow Bar holds Edinburgh's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Old Town. Order the Scottish real ale. Edinburgh · Anchor pick

  24. Cape Town

    Stone Bridge Tap House

    Stone Bridge Tap House holds Cape Town's top craft-beer rating at 4.6, in Sea Point. Order the SA craft tap list. Cape Town · Anchor pick

  25. Buenos Aires

    Strange Brewing Co Tap Room

    Strange Brewing Co Tap Room holds Buenos Aires's top craft-beer rating at 4.7, in Villa Crespo. Order the Strange Pale Ale. Buenos Aires · Anchor pick

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The twenty-five taprooms above are the top-rated craft beer bar in each city, not the only good one. They are the anchor picks: the one address to hand a friend who wants a properly kept beer tonight. For the broader ranked list per city, follow the link inside each card.

Rating is the entry point, not the whole story. Each city guide ranks its rooms on tap rotation, glassware, and whether the bar can pour a clean pint. The bars here clear all three.

If a bar here has closed or changed hands, tell us. We keep the page honest by correcting it, not by inventing a replacement.

Good questions

Craft beer bars near you: frequently asked questions

How do I find the best craft beer bars near me?
Pick your city from the 25 metros listed above. Each links to a full ranked guide of that city's best craft beer bars and taprooms, with neighbourhoods, what is on tap and what to order. The guides cover New York, London, Berlin, Melbourne, Tokyo and 20 more.
What makes a great craft beer bar?
Tap rotation and pour discipline. A serious craft beer bar changes its lines often, keeps its lines clean, serves at the right temperature and pours into the right glassware. Range of styles and access to rare or local releases matter more than the number of taps.
How many taps should a craft beer bar have?
Quality beats quantity. A focused bar with 8 to 12 well-kept, frequently rotating lines often pours better beer than one with 40 stale taps. Look for a clear rotation, fresh kegs and staff who can describe what is on right now.
Which cities have the best craft beer scenes?
For depth and rotation, the strongest scenes on our guides include US cities such as San Francisco, Chicago and Austin, plus London, Berlin, Melbourne and Copenhagen. Each city guide ranks the local taprooms worth a trip.

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