10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Kennesaw

"Now owned by Canadian cannabis company Aphria, the longtime Atlanta brewery still feels local, with socially distanced drinking in its mask-mandatory taproom, where wings, boiled peanuts and more are steadily coming off the line in the rear kitchen. The latest brews include the H.A.Z.Y double dry-hopped IPA and the Oasis line of hard seltzers, packed with electrolytes and vitamin C. The Woodlands Project, located next door to the main brewery, continues to be the place for experimental barrel-aged, Belgians and sour beers."

"Its SweetWater 420 is the standard for Atlanta craft beer, but it doesn’t rest on its laurels (don’t blame every barbecue and get-together for having 420, because it’s delicious). Even if you’ve tried all of SweetWater’s standard offerings, the brewery is always worth a visit thanks to the Woodlands, an experimental barrel-aged and sour beer-focused brewery. Where: 195 Ottley Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324"

"This large craft beer brewer expanded a couple years ago to a much larger space for private events. When the weather is nice, enjoy live music on the patio. You can’t go wrong with the signature SweetWater 420."

"Panoramic Atlanta is what you get from New Realm's rooftop terrace. The BeltLine is its backyard, and the rooftop has plenty of heated outdoor seating, food from Chef Julio Delgado (who previously ran the kitchens at The Ritz-Carlton Downtown and Château Élan Winery & Resort), and beers like Hoplandia American IPA from cofounder Mitch Steele (former Stone Brewing brewmaster). Joshua Robinson is an Atlanta-based contributor for Thrillist."

"The Beltline brewery features a restaurant with a full bar, tasting room, tours, and a rooftop bar with views of Atlanta that rival those of Ponce City Market. The restaurant is first-come, first-served on the weekends. New Realm currently produces IPAs, lagers, and barrel-aged brews."

"This Midtown brewery, semi-hidden on Dutch Valley Road with views of the Beltline and Piedmont Park, started with brewmaster Jason Pellet’s love for sour beers. It has now expanded into wider limited releases and barrel-aged brews, some only available at the brewery. Orpheus is currently doing collaborations with local food businesses, such as in the Doughnut Revolution, a lime coconut sour inspired by the pastry glaze at Revolution Doughnuts, which along with the Elusory hazy IPA and a bourbon barrel-aged barleywine can be found in rotation on tap."

"Located in Piedmont Park near the Atlanta BeltLine, Orpheus focuses on beers prepared with new hops, wild fermentations, and barrels, including sours and IPAs. The taproom is open daily and is an easy spot to visit for travelers, especially those staying in Midtown. The Westside/West Midtown"

"With stunning views of the park, this place is the perfect place for a spring or summertime treat. Speaking of summer, their Strawberry Guava Sour brew will definitely go down a treat during those warmer, Georgian months."

"It may just be the simplicity of Game Night IPA that makes this new and flavorful India Pale Ale so special. It could also be the Nintendo NES controller designed into the can art. But like its fellow newcomer La Fria Carribean lager, it is an extremely versatile sipper, which sets you up to try some punchier, two-hopped hazy IPAs via the New Contender series, which is in its third round and is pitting Lemondrop hops against an Idaho "Stone Fruit" 7."

"Second Self Beer Company is a craft brewery in West Midtown Atlanta, GA. We believe layers of character and flavor can be built to be greater than the sum of its parts. Our no-compromise approach to both ingredients and techniques ensures a quality craft product for our consumers."

"Atlanta’s oldest craft brewery has been putting out great new brews since rebranding a couple of years ago. It’s also been accommodating beer lovers Thursday through Sunday during the pandemic with both outdoor and indoor seating, thanks to the well-ventilated interior. The brewery prefers credit card payments and offers online orders for pick up, but people can still pull up and enjoy a pint of the Hartsfield IPA and other core beers, or any of the Georgia Aquarium series, including the sweet Tiger Shark Stout, the raspberry Sea Lion Sour, or the coffee and cinnamon Octopus Brown Ale."

"The Westside craft brewery, Atlanta's oldest, has been operating since 1993. We hope they ship the Hayze to Roadhouses everywhere in America. It's pretty much the best gift to give a beer lover who also loves the 80s."

"Claiming to be the oldest craft brewer in the state, Red Brick has been at it for more than 20 years. The brewery is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m."

"Head brewer Craig Mycoskie is fond of German style beers and has brewed beer in cities like Denver and Austin. He even volunteered at SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta while he was in college. At 26,000 square feet, Round Trip Brewing features a large, string-lit outdoor seating area, a 12-tap tasting room, and a 15-barrel brewhouse."

"For classic favorites in a casual environment, head over to Holeman & Finch Public House. Here, you can enjoy a fantastic dining experience without any fluff. They focus on crafting popular recipes with fresh ingredients while cultivating a friendly, approachable atmosphere."

"Far beyond your usual "bottle shop," H&F is the brainchild of Atlanta’s star chef Linton Hopkins and is the place to be to improve your wine and spirits know-how and to stock up on everything you need to create at-home craft cocktails."

"Previously only available at 10 o’clock, this bad boy is now available all the time. So now you have no excuse to not try this burger."

"Located across from Topgolf in Blandtown, this 14,000-square-foot brewery, owned by brothers Brian and Kevin Sullivan, has a 30-barrel brewhouse, and a small batch brew system which lets the freshest brews flow from the brewery’s 24 taps. Tucked well off Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, Steady Hand offers year-round beers like Paradise Waits IPA and the Georgia Farmhouse Ale, but has expanded its line-up to a crisp new lager and the citrus-vanilla Guava Cake Sour. Outdoor seating available."

"The Candler Park neighborhood market is stocked with plenty of local pantry and refrigerator staples, paper products, flowers, wine, and beer. Grab a sandwich or burger to-go from the store’s deli counter. Online ordering available for the deli."

"Monday Night Garage is the home of Monday Night Brewing's (naturally) barrel and sour beer program. Home of innovative, inventive and interesting craft beers, this multiple award-winning brewery is the cornerstorne of the new Lee + White development in Southwest Atlanta."

"This seven-acre public conservation park doubles as a community garden and boasts walking trails, a spring-fed creek, a frog pond and more. It is located mere miles from downtown Atlanta and is managed by residents of the neighborhood."

"Mention Floataway Cafe to any in-the-know Atlantan and you’ll be met with lustful moans. Star chef-restaurateur Anne Quatrano’s airy little Mediterranean oasis, which for more than two decades has resided in an industrial complex near Emory, is so chic it could’ve opened yesterday. Under executive chef Travis Hawthorne, some dishes conjure Greece: fire-kissed tentacles of octopus curled around chickpeas and briny Castelvetrano olives."

"Chef Anne Quatrano opened this quaint cafe and bar near Emory Village over 20 years ago. Located in a renovated warehouse, Floataway offers several places to dine quietly on dishes filled with French, Italian, and Spanish influences, including at the small bar and out on the charming and dog friendly courtyard patio."

"The Sotto Sotto Restaurant has been a dining destination in the city of Atlanta, Georgia for more than fifteen years, and has been named by the New York Post as one of the country’s twenty best Italian restaurants, making it the most critically acclaimed and celebrated Italian restaurant in the city. The dishes served at Sotto Sotto are rooted firmly in Italian tradition that goes back for centuries, including ravioli with butter and sage sauce, risotto, and many other classic Italian dishes. The award-winning, all Italian wine list is the deepest of its kind in America’s southeastern region."

"This popular Virginia Highland restaurant is a top choice for classic pasta dishes served with in a fun and lively atmosphere. Note that seating is rather tight here. This isn't a spot to have a private conversation as most seating is at communal tables."

"This cozy Inman Park spot is great for date night, and is also open late on weekday nights. The highlight of the menu has to be the Tortelli di Michelangela, a tortellini stuffed full of veal, chicken, AND pork!"

"Marvel at Magnificent MuralsThe city’s vibrant street art is on full display. Many murals come to life during annual collaborative community art events like Forward Warrior, ELEVATE and Living Walls. Artists are drawn to Atlanta to create these must-see canvases throughout the city."

"This little 2.8-acre gem in the geographic heart of Virginia-Highland is a convenient hotspot for tot frolicking — or for watching hard-bodies play volleyball. The Georgia Department of Transportation cleared 11 houses from this land decades ago to build Interstate 485. Hats off to the Va-Hi stalwarts who stood in the way of that project."

"This seven-acre public conservation park doubles as a community garden and boasts walking trails, a spring-fed creek, a frog pond and more. It is located mere miles from downtown Atlanta and is managed by residents of the neighborhood."