10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Nashville

"Perhaps it’s the pin-ups featured in Fat Bottom’s logos that drew you there, but it’s the varied portfolio of full-flavored, unfiltered brews (like the Ruby Red American Ale, or the Black Betty IPA) that keep you coming back. The operation stems from the home-brewing hobby of founder Ben Bredesen and recently packed its barrels and moved from its original East Nashville home to a 33,000 square foot facility in The Nations. The new space includes an event area called The Reserve, a small filling station for growlers, and The Hopyard restaurant that has pub food and games of cornhole in the courtyard."

"The Hopyard at Fat Bottom Brewing is another prime location to enjoy beautiful weather and craft brews. Grab a seat in the Bier Garden and enjoy a bite to eat… we recommend the beer mac with grilled chicken!. This relaxed environment will allow you to unwind after a long day at work (either at the office or at home) and is nestled in one of our favorite neighborhoods, The Nations."

"Fat Bottom Brewing, located in The Nations, includes a full taproom and outdoor beer garden, collectively known as The HopYard. The HopYard is a family-friendly and dog-friendly destination that includes everyone’s favorite outdoor game, cornhole!. Neighborhood: The Nations"

"Panoramic views of and short walks to major attractions downtown are a plus, but the Broadway districts's only brewery draws with 11 beers on tap, delivered from tank to table. Discover tastes from the Southern Flyer, an American light lager, to Earl Grey E.S.B. (Extra Special Bitter) with malt and hop flavors with a dash of Earl Grey English black tea."

"The George Jones Museum ranks as one of the best rooftop bars in Nashville with incredible river views plus live music, or Rockbottom Brewery on Broadway! View from Rockbottom Brewery"

"Opened in 2016 by friends and Murfreesboro natives Paul Vaughn and Kavon Togrye, the brewery focuses on hop-forward American styles and barrel-aged beers. Here, you can enjoy a flight with friends in the comfy taproom lounge with its plush antique furniture, speakeasy-style bar, and crystal chandelier. You can also purchase a select variety of mainstays and seasonals in cans to-go, and bring your kids, dogs, and food to the patio."

"Local cool kid brewery Bearded Iris is putting out some of the most sought-after, hop-forward beers in Nashville. Located in Germantown, its original taproom is also its production facility. Although Bearded Iris has successfully dipped its toes in other styles of beer, such as fruited kettle sours, lagers, and pastry stouts, it’s crushing the hop game by cranking out a steady flow of dry-hopped, imperial, and double IPAs."

"Known for its New England-style IPAs and stylish taproom found in Nashville’s trendy Germantown area, Bearded Iris Brewing is a relative newcomer to Music City. Founded in 2016, the company didn’t take long to leave its mark on the local craft beer scene. Those who enjoy a bold tasting brew will want to try Lavish, an oatmeal stout that is one of the most popular on the Bearded Iris menu."

"Come check out this great concept, where thinking outside of the box is the norm. Love speciality coffees and lattes?"

"They have plenty of options and regular new arrivals in both bottles and on tap. You can take a 64-ounce growler with you after tasting some of the options. They also provide equipment and kits for home brewing."

"If you’re looking for a spot with lots of options for not a lot of cash, Brown's Diner is your place. Seeing as nearly every item on its menu comes in at under $5, this is the perfect spot for cheap eats. If you’re really crafty with the menu, you can order yourself a whole meal and still come in at around $5."

"One of Nashville's oldest restaurants still in operation, the famed Brown's Diner first opened its doors in 1927. This spot, housed in a large...Read More"

"In addition to noshing on a $4.50 cheeseburger that's simple in design but lauded as the best in town, you can gulp cheap beer. What more could you want?"

"With architecture modeled after a traditional Roman Basilica, the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the third Catholic cathedral constructed in Nashville. The primary architect for the building was Fred Asmus, and construction began in 1910 under the direction of Bishop Thomas Sebastian Byrne—Saint Martin’s on the Hill in Rome inspired the design. Construction of the building finished in 1914, and the church has since undergone two major renovations."

"Construction on the Cathedral of the Incarnation began in 1907 and was completed in 1914. With Italianate architecture, the church resembles a Roman basilica. Nashville architect Fred Asmus worked with Bishop Byrne to design the church, which is modeled after Saint Martin’s on the Hill, one of the most famous churches in Rome."

"The first was Holy Rosary Cathedral, which is now the site of the Tennessee State Capitol. The second was Saint Mary’s Cathedral, which is located downtown on the corner of 5th and Church Street. The third Catholic cathedral in Nashville, Cathedral of the Incarnation, was dedicated in 1914."

"Last but not least, there's Nothing Bundt Cakes, a White Bridge favorite with 4.5 stars out of 63 reviews. Stop by 21 White Bridge Road, Suite 111B, to hit up the bakery, which specializes in mini bundt cakes, next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"If you love bundt cakes, you will love Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery. If it has to do with bundt cakes, they can do it. They offer a very diverse and upscale selection that includes everything from “Bundtini's” to “Bundlets”."