The Most Flavorful Breweries in Detroit

Battle Alley Brewing

★★★★☆ 4 (45)

"Been there twice this month and that's saying something! Everything my group of four has tried has been delicious. Especially recommend the beer cheese (with nachos or pretzels) and the September special won ton Rebel Rolls. Mouthwatering. If you don't like noise avoid Monday nights due to Trivia. Good decor and better service the second time than the first."

Starr Craft Brewery

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"Exactly what Richmond needed! Quality brews and friendly atmosphere. The blonde beer was delicious and light. I normally do not care for shandy beer, yet the gentleman drinking it next to me recommended it. I gave it a try (at the great price of $5 a beer!) and it was amazing. Stardust Shandy is brewed with actual lemons and not oils. You can completely taste the difference in this shandy compared to others. I'm a shandy convert now... limitedly to this brewery. My husband is a fan of their red and IPA. Honestly, we've tried all their beers and each was fantastic. Grab yourselves a pizza and head over to Starr Craft Brewery. (Tip: no food service but you can bring in food)"

Linden Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (16)

"Stopped in between my nieces soccer games.. Very friendly staff... Jenifer was great ..two beers I had were good and a tasty salad...will be back"

Kuhnhenn Brewing

★★★★☆ 4 (283) • $$

"This is such a great bar to go to when you want to go out, relax, and drink a beer with a friend. The vibe is very mellow and relaxing. Most people sit at the bar area, and I got to meet a lot of cool people. Kevin served us and he was on top of his game. He was taking time talking to each person, while running around and serving everyone. I was impressed with how fast he was, especially because he was doing it himself. It wasnt extremely busy, but the bar had a good amount of people. I found out from someone there that you can bring food in if youd like and that sometimes there are food trucks during nicer weather. Overall, my husband and I had a great time with friends. Say hi to Kevin if you go in, he is there on Saturday nights. He remembers people that come in. He is super nice, funny, and attentive."

Wolverine State Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.3 (282) • $$

"There is no other bar in Ann Arbor with a staff that cares as much about how the clientele feels within the bar itself than at WSBC. Hands down the BEST bar in all of Ann Arbor. Did I mention that the beers they serve are all great. I suggest the NZ Pils, but order a flight to be sure your tastes are there. To top it off, you cannot get better nachos in any other establishment. Totally recommended."

Eastern Market Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (150) • $$

"Easy access to the brewery on bike from the D-Cut. The Pineapple IPA is a must have. If you arrive during the warmer months there is plenty of outdoor seating. A limited menu is available for food."

Canton Brew Works

★★★★☆ 3.7 (63) • $$

"I was recently here to meet up with a couple of friends to be part of a music night at Canton Brew Works and I gotta say I really loved the place. I arrived about an hour and a half before showtime and had a sprite and some really kickin' wings. The really cool thing about the food here is it is bar food that's elevated. The servers behind the counter were very friendly and had all of me and my friends food and drink orders done in a quick and friendly manner. The brew works is a great place to see what a microbrew setup looks like in the main area by the bar. This place is divided into two parts the one part being the brewery and bar and the other side has been converted into a venue with an open bar setup so you could order no matter what side you're on. I recommend trying this place out if you're in the area for its sweet energy, great food and drinks and cool staff."

Atwater in the Park

★★★★☆ 3.5 (307) • $$

"I've been to Atwater in Grosse Pointe Park for trivia nights with people from my high school. It's a nice place to hang out with a nice big outdoor seating and bar area. The building is a former church, and it's beautiful. It would fit right into the world of Harry Potter. Several heaters are available, but they didn't work well when a friend and I tried to sit outside last month. The fun atmosphere and trivia nights make up for some of the mediocre food. The bottom crust of the pizza we ordered was too thin and burned. The Big Ol' Pretzel is better than the pizza. The photo doesn't do it justice. It is humongous, and two orders of the pretzel were enough to split among a dozen people. It comes with beer cheese and dirty blonde mustard. The beer cheese was delicious with the pretzel. I would recommend ordering it as a shared appetizer. Another time I came here with a high school friend, we were never given menus or asked if we wanted to order anything. The waitress was well-meaning and said she didn't want to interrupt our conversation, but after an hour without being asked if we wanted to order anything, we left and went to Cellar 313 for food. Overall, Atwater can be a hit or miss, but it's a good place to gather with friends to have a drink, load up on carbs, and stop by on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for trivia night."

Rochester Mills Beer Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (635) • $$

"Brew-tiful! Solid beer. Good food. Excellent knowledgeable service. This huge beer hall is good for groups and dates. I came here around dinnertime on a Friday with my big fam of like 14 people and we were seated right away. Their German-style Water Street Wheat was amazingly good and so are their Bavarian Pretzels- crusty on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. Cheers!NOTES/TIPS:**Easy parking in their huge lot.**Huge menu. Something for everyone. Good kids menu."

Rebuy Brewing

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Broojs brewery was bought out by the owner of Loaded Dice and we couldn't be more pleased! The name has finally officially changed but they have been here for a while now. Their beers are fantastic and they are making a ton of changes. There are plans for a distillery and a kitchen. Perhaps even a members only room. We are loving the changes and the plans. One thing that hasn't changed is the service. jenny and Trevor are still here making us smile! I definitely recommend checking it out. If you're a fan of Loaded Dice beers you'll love it here!!"

Woodward Avenue Brewers

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (309) • $$

"I love WAB's chill laid back atmosphere and corner bar feel, great beer, tasty food, and cool music. Their beers are made in house and they have a great rotating tap list and beer is super cheap too! Only $5 for a pint and $7 for a five beer flight sampler that's served on a cool half record flight board. Great music playing too like The Cure, Joy Division, The Buzzcocks, etc. The Space Shake IPA is one of my faves, not too bitter or hoppy and well-balanced with mango and vanilla. Very refreshing and tasty! The food is really good too! They offer a rotating list of sandwiches with shrimp poboy being a summer fave. They also have pizzas, cheese bread, wraps, appetizers, soup, chili, and more. Lots of vegetarian options like Impossible chili, veggie wrap, and veggies with red pepper hummus. Do yourself a favor and order the French Onion soup!!! It's so cheesy and delicious! Love it!! The pizzas are medium sized, around $12-$14, a good size to split with someone. I love the Buffalo Chicken pizza, sooo spicy and yummy!! The cheese bread you can order as a small for $6 or large for $10. It has a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and garlic butter but was too greasy for me. The caprese salad is one of my faves, so refreshing and tasty for summer with super flavorful balsamic glaze, pesto, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. The churros with ice cream and caramel sauce are also very good. WAB owns the Loving Touch. If you're going to a concert at The Loving Touch you can check in at WAB up to two hours in advance so you can get your wrist band early and avoid lines at the door. The wrist band has a coupon for $5 off your bill at WAB that you can tare off. After the show, your actual wristband also serves for an additional coupon for $5 off food and drinks at The Emory too. Can't beat a deal like that!! I'd recommend getting your beers before the show at WAB as each beer is $5 there but the same beer at The Loving Touch is $9. Service is always really good, fast and friendly. Love WAB. It will definitely be a pre-show Ferndale tradition."

War Water Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 (62) • $$

"I enjoyed myself, however it was a little loud for me and a little chaotic. You're not really sure who is waiting on you they kind of do a table share kind of late service which makes it very difficult to pinpoint someone that if you need a refill. The beer is good the atmosphere is good but like I said it's a little bit loud for me."

Dearborn Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.9 (52) • $$

"From the moment we walked in the door to Dearborn Brewing we felt cozy and comfortable. It's a smaller intimate space that just feels right for consuming some good beer.The customers there that we interacted with were really nice and obvious beer lovers. The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable as well as just being great hosts. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our visit immensely. The Dirty Mimosa was quite good and is a beer I would order over and over again. My wife ordered the West Village Wit which was also quite good. The owners also came in with their dachshund Calypso. Calypso is the star of Dearborn Brewing for sure! Sure Dearborn Brewing does not have food options and that is definitely ok. Know that ahead of time and plan accordingly. You can order food to be delivered, bring food in, or just eat after or before your visit. Definitely a brewery we will put on our list to revisit on our bike rides to Greenfield Village!"

Homes Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (343) • $$

"Out of town visiting on a Hallmark holiday and this was the place to go for a relaxed dinner out. Good beer, chill environment, and good space to enjoy a winter evening. We tried their bimbap bowls for dinner. Quite Americanized, but it was a clean and good bowl filled with all the essentials. Egg rolls were decent but the filling kept falling out when trying to dip into the sauce. Overall good pick for us. Nice place for a large group gathering. Good seating both for private groups and communal if you're feeling particularly social. Of course also bar seating as well. It's always nice to enjoy local beers while traveling to a new town."

Unity Vibration

★★★★☆ 4.4 (37) • $

"I love kombucha. It's just such a healthier option than going to a bar. I've been to unity vibrations a number of times. Each time is always more delightful than the last so I figured that the rest of the world should know how amazing they are with this review They keep a selection of kombucha teas and beers on tap and the flavors are outstanding. This time I did a flight and they were all delicious. I especially like the ones with ginger. The usually have a band playing the weekends and it's a really chill atmosphere. This is a great place to bring someone who might be visiting the area. They sell these kombuchas in stores around Michigan. Check out the website sometime and stop by!"

Farmington Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (97) • $$

"This is a nice bar but they serve no food. Don't come alone bring a friend to drink with."

Loaded Dice Brewery

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)

"A stripmall nanobrewery with an oddly shaped and crowded parking lot. I went on a Friday and they had a food trailer. Inside was a large bar and tables. It was medium loud. The staff were friendly and helpful. The beer was really good, in particular for a nano. They are trying to find a new location."

Atwater Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (475) • $$

"Excellent service from Zack! He made wonderful suggestions. I really enjoyed their signature cider he recommended. It was very dry and crisp. He also gave me a shot of orange juice in case I wanted to turn it into a mimosa experience. I'm so glad I did because It was way better than champagne. Best mimosa I've ever had!The southern chicken sandwich was delicious! Spicy and flavorful. The fries were perfection! Seasoned well and crispy.Really nice ambiance. Very spacious and clean. Fun decor. High top and low top tables. Full bar.TVs at the bar, showing sports.I definitely want to return!"

Dragonmead Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (211) • $$

"Stopped in for a drinks with a friend. The bartender, Ann, was just the sweetest and took great care of us!I recommend the spritzers if you're not a beer drinker."

Great Baraboo Brewing Company

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (284) • $$

"Not a fan of craft brew, but I did enjoy my flight of 6 different beers for $10. That way I wouldn't get sick of what I was drinking. Nothing really wowed me or angered me, just meh.Happened upon this place on 1/2 off pizza night, Mondays. Great deal, and great pizzas! I did a small, 6 pieces, and did half meat and the other half veggies. I really appreciate they allowed that on 1/2 pizza night.Our server was great, but it was trivia night, and it got a bit raucous for me, so we left before it even got started. I'd definitely eat/drink here again."

Draught Horse Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 (206) • $$

"Don't you love unexpected finds? One of my favorite places to go and unwind and be in nature is Kensington Metropark. Who knew that this fun and delicious brewery was so close to the park?! We spent the last nice weather Saturday at the park and were starving when we left, plus we were looking for a place to catch the U of M game so I turned to Yelp for some suggestions. So glad we found this place! Not gonna lie, the mac and cheese is what sold me. We sat at the bar for a better view of the TV's and for some guidance on the menu. Both bartenders were so helpful! I tried the apple mimosa and it was very good. That build your own mac and cheese was every bit as good as I hoped it would be. And the chicken wings paired perfectly. I think we found a new favorite hang out for our afternoon visits to Kensington and I couldn't be more happy!"

Brewery Faisan

★★★★★ 4.8 (28)

"I stopped in the first day they were officially open and have been going in since. Their offerings have been pretty consistent so far. An IPA, a session IPA, a belgian pale, a porter, a raspberry saison, a stout, and a kolsch. I haven't disliked any of their beers yet! They're all well made, not too green, and clearly thought out. The space is wide open, the popcorn is free, and they have some games to play inside. It's a very nice place to meet for after work drinks.They've been doing curbside pickup during COVID and they are great about it. Schedule, pay, and pick up with no hassle for some really well priced 16 oz beers. I've gotten a bunch of the Landfowl Kolsch and Paterwagen Porter, they are my absolute favorites. The ossuary session IPA is a great sipper and I'd like to try their take on pilsner if they ever decide to make one. Really happy to have them in Detroit, and so close to Belle Isle!"

Parker's Hilltop Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (321) • $$

"I seriously can't get enough of this place! You cannot beat their games, brews, or food.The "Funky Pizza" is literally the best in town.Service is always top notch and phenomenal. You can come here for the day and enjoy pool, bumper pool, darts, golf games, and shuffle board."

The Red Line Brewery

★★★★★ 4.5 (18) • $

"I have been to this brewery several times. It is very small and feels like family. They always have new items coming out and a rolling beer menu based on what the owner has coming out. I would recommend this place 100%."

Blake's Backyard

★★★★☆ 3.9 (56) • $$

"I'm torn on this review because I had a very mixed experience here at Blake's. First, I want to say the place looks great. There was a lot of fall decor, pumpkins and haystacks everywhere. You really feel in the Fall mood coming here as it's tucked all the way up in Almont. I met up with some friends here and we were able to grab some food and get some drinks while we caught up. Aside from the food/drinks you can order there is also cider, donuts, fudge, cookies and lots more treats in their little shop next to the restaurant.While overall I would say we had a fun time, the main issue is the service being slow. Now, I'm not one to complain when a place is slammed packed as the servers are usually doing the best they can, but we did have to almost track down our waitress twice to ask about our food and the place didn't seem that full. I want to to say that I believe this may be a thing with that one specific server not being very attentive , and not a full reflection of Blake's but I'd have to go back to find out. When we did get our food we could tell it was sitting out for a little but still warm enough to eat since we were starving at that point we just ate it. I'm still open to trying them again because we really do want to believe it was an isolated event but overall a nice spot."

Kickstand Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (499) • $$

"Came here to meet up with friends. We had our dog, so we sat outside with the propane heat lamps. The waitstaff were so nice and attentive. The fish & chips were good. Overall a nice brewery with good food."

Cadillac Straits Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 4.3 (56) • $$

"I remember this used to be a Chinese grocery store that moved north on John R. It's nice to see something else in its place and not sitting empty for decades. Gary answered the phone the other night to verify that they're open until 10 PM and that they have dining available at the Tap room. He seems warm and friendly too.It's game centric. Come for the beer. Ordered a basket of boneless wings (12 pcs) with Parmesan garlic, a fig Lebowski with chicken instead of bacon, an artichoke and goat cheese salad sans croutons and added grilled chicken.The boneless wings are mushy and odd, the chicken tastes like it's frozen and quite water logged perhaps? Need a better source of boneless wings for sure. The fig Lebowski with chicken flatbread was decent. The fig spread makes for an interesting pizza, chicken was a good protein substitute for bacon and the balsamic gives the pizza a bit is tang too. The cheese melt is just enough and not too heavy or too cheesy on the flatbread as well. The artichoke, goat cheese, zesty peppadew peppers, goat cheese and mixed greens aren't bad either. Nice blend and mix of items. Good service tonight from Keith. He's cool."

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (649) • $$

"Blue tractor bbq and brewery located in Ann Arbor hit the spot! We had a relatively Short wait being game day and ruminated on our options and went with a dinner platter to Maximize our food savory options. it was gold, the bbq ribs and pulled pork were flavorful, tender, and mouth watering. our sides were just as good and if you like mac and cheese the cling was great and texture was perfect. the cornbread was just right, that is if you like a more moist bread that doesn't crumble when you put your fork into it. we finished the evening with a birthday special getting a highly recommended ice cream bowl with chocolate chip cookie buried underneath. the icing on the top was having an electric atmosphere at the big house and celebrating another michgan win! go blue! next time you're in Ann Arbor you have to check out Blue tractor bbq and brewery! I can't wait to come back for more!https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0CCoj3rr5D/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="

Witch's Hat Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (236) • $$

"Witch's Hat is a microbrewery specializing in quality, fresh brewed beers, based in South Lyon, Michigan. They offer compostable 6 and 4-pack rings made from spent grain, and The Hat's taproom uses exclusively eco-friendly compostable products. They have a company wide composting and recycling program; and team diverts hundreds of pounds of food and packaging waste from the landfill to composting and recycling facilities every week . All great reasons to spend your time and money here. Today we stopped in for lunch and participated in Durby Day! Vote for the best Derby Hat in Witch's Hats very first Derby Day Hat contest! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/PjSDkXsZTPDQVt3p/?mibextid=oEMz7oDrink from a 20oz mug instead of a 16oz pint on most beers$1 off all 10oz and 16oz drafts all day, everydayHalf off unlimited growler fills EVERY Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday​Your choice of WHBC logo hat (trucker or beanie hat)Free appetizer and half off two beers on your birthday in the birthday mugFirst dibs on all special beer releases"

Sherwood Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (204) • $$

"I've been coming here most 20 years now and it is without a doubt one of my favorites. Out here where there is minimal quality food and drink spots to be able to find both in place is awesome. First the beers, they offer a great range of styles. It's not all IPAs and stouts. I had the Maibock and it was the best one I've ever had. This following his run with Cerveza, a Mexican style lager which was nothing short of exquisite. Food wise I felt obligated to try the pickle pizza because everyone tells me this is a delicacy that must be enjoyed. Obviously it must be girl thing cause while it was good, give me a BLT pizza any day. I've had many of their items on this menu, and they have all been great, including their more traditional pizzas. Whatever the case, if you're looking for good beer and good food and being surrounded by good people this is the place to be."

CJ's Brewing Company

★★★☆☆ 3 (65) • $$

"I like their thin crust pizza that is $6 for one topping on Wednesdays. We usually come on Wednesdays. Happy Hour pricing until 7 pm. Service is always good."

Ferndale Project

★★★★☆ 4.1 (143) • $$

"Had to come on here because this is hands-down the best pizza I have had in Metro Detroit. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza and a large margarita pizza. I forgot to get a picture of the pepperoni, but it was insane. I'll definitely be back!"

Grizzly Peak Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.6 (661) • $$

"Thomas Keller, probably America's most fancy pants chef, said "Burgers are proof that sometimes the simplest things are the most extraordinary." Burgers are the epitome of comfort food, combining juicy patties, melty cheese, and an array of delicious toppings. This is why I love the Grizzle! Solid unpretentious food in a pub setting. Great draft beer. Nice college town atmosphere. I'm not complaining but the only puzzle is....what are cheese curds doing on the menu? Are we in Michigan or Wisconsin? No idea why they are here, but they're delicious!"

Someday Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

"Went for a beer tasting event. Tried 4 beers. All of them were very good! I'm not into hoppy beers and they had a lot of variety without hops and the 4 I tried were well done! I will be back to try the rest! My favorited the 4 were the Hefeweizen and coffee at midnight. Owner and his wife are very nice. Because they have no kitchen you can bring in and or order food from restaurants and have it brought in. Well done!"

Urbanrest Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (102) • $$

"What a neat place! It's a very big and open space. Love the fact that they bring in food trucks to bring a variety of food choices. What a great way to offer up food and help other small businesses too!Love the names of their beers. Ur Ded To Me - my friend described that as something that an angry girlfriend would order. I enjoyed the Strawberry Booch which is their house made kombucha. So delicious and hit the spot for my sweet tooth. Their private room was perfect for the 50th birthday celebration. Can't wait to come back when the weather is warmer to enjoy their outdoor patio"