BEST CRAFT BEER DOWNTOWN DETROIT
Downtown Residents recommend the Best Craft Beer Spots Downtown Detroit that define the spirit of the city. If you like Starbucks, this site is not for you.
Looking for the best craft beer in Downtown Detroit? The city has become a standout destination for breweries, local beer, and unique places to enjoy a great pint. Detroit offers a wide range of craft beer experiences, from established breweries to smaller, independent spots with a strong local following. Whether you're into IPAs, lagers, stouts, or seasonal releases, there’s something for every taste.
As noted by USA Today, "Detroit is home to a truly impressive brewery scene,” making it a great stop for anyone planning a craft beer tour. Our top Detroit breweries combine quality beer with fun, welcoming spaces — perfect for relaxing, meeting friends, or exploring the city’s growing beer culture.
Whether you're visiting or a local looking for your next go-to spot, these are the best places in Downtown to enjoy craft beer.
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A micro-brewery and taproom brewery with a Belgian-inspired beer focus. Located in an old warehouse, the large, unique space is a perfect for imbibing and socializing while enjoying an open and inviting atmosphere. A nice place to visit. Garage door opens and patio available in-season. The neighborhood is an old warehouse area somewhat abandoned buildings, but classic Detroit.
Islandview Neighborhood
Out-of-the-way, neighborhood micro-brewer. Nice, casual atmosphere. Full menu and excellent food. Wide selection of goof craft beet. Their small batches allow them to experiment with different, sometimes more expensive, ingredients, and also to make changes to recipes on the fly. Friendly atmosphere; feels like a beer hall with long communal tables. Large patio in-season. One of the Pioneers for Best Beer Downtown Detroit.
Corktown Neighborhood
Lagerhaus No. 5 is a Market Style Beer Hall with a European touch. We are located in the heart of Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan. We feature beer brewed onsite and a rotating selection of guest draft beer. We also feature a healthy assortment of international bottled beer. Offers a relaxing beer drinking environment for family and friends. Outside patio in-season.
Eastern Market
From Cerveza Delray to Yumtown, Brew Detroit artistically crafts the region's most delicious and sought after craft beers. With many styles to choose from, our brewers are ready to serve up the very best to Detroit and beyond. Also, the very best in local food choices, all while incorporating . . . beer! From the Neapolitan-style pizzas to salads and handhelds - using the highest quality ingredients made from scratch daily.
Corktown Detroit
Collect is a great neighborhood place to grab a beer or two & catch up with friends. Draft beers, wine, ciders, seltzers - good times + world famous shot and a beer. Features beers from smaller American breweries with limited distributions as well options from so-called nomadic brewers that utilize equipment from more established breweries. Several taps will also be devoted to kombucha and cider. The bar also offers bottles and cans for sale and the business holds a to-go license. A wonderful, quaint, personable venue places this spot on the list for Best Beer Downtown Detroit. Great outdoor patio.
East Village Neighborhood
These Best Beer Downtown Detroit recommendations specialize in quality craft beer, but of course, each of the bars on our Best Bars Downtown Detroit page also offers a great selection of craft beers (as well as popular commercial beers).