A Local's Guide to Detroit
BEST CRAFT BEER DETROIT
Not every Detroit brewery made this list. After more than a decade living in Downtown Detroit and exploring the city's breweries, taprooms, sports bars, and neighborhood beer spots, these are the places we return to again and again.
Detroit has developed one of the Midwest's strongest craft beer scenes, with everything from established breweries to small neighborhood taprooms pouring locally brewed beer. Whether you're looking for a pre-game pint, a brewery tour, seasonal releases, or a laid-back beer garden, these are the Downtown Detroit beer destinations we'd recommend without hesitation.
As USA Today noted, "Detroit is home to a truly impressive brewery scene," making the city an excellent destination for craft beer lovers and brewery hopping.
City of Detroit beer spots only. Updated 2026.
Favorite Craft Beer by Neighborhood
Map of Our Favorite Detroit Craft Beer Spots
Our Favotie Craft Beer Spots - Islandview (Near Belle Isle)
Brewery Faisan: Housed in a converted industrial warehouse on the Islandview Neighborhood, this artisanal micro-brewery honors Detroit’s historic brewing heritage.
✨ The Vibe: Open, inviting, with classic Detroit industrial grit.
📖 Standout Feature: A large warehouse taproom featuring rolling garage doors.
📍 Prime Spot: The seasonal outdoor patio tucked right into a rugged, classic Detroit cityscape.
🍸 The Drinks: Artfully crafted, Belgian-inspired beers ranging from crisp witbiers to complex tripels.
⭐ Dinner Pairing: A destination brewery. Bring your own food or order delivery directly to your table. Drive five minutes to explore the scenic Belle Isle.
Our Favotie Craft Beer Spots - Corktown
Batch Brewing Company: Tucked away on a quiet street in the Corktown Neighborhood, this pioneering nano-brewery stands out as one of Detroit’s premier craft beer destinations.
✨ The Vibe: Friendly, casual, and energetic with an open beer hall layout.
📖 Standout Feature: Small-batch experimentation allows the brewers to constantly innovate and change recipes on the fly.
📍 Prime Spot: A long communal table inside or the massive, lively seasonal outdoor pavilion.
🍸 The Drinks: A diverse, rotating selection of high-quality craft beers alongside creative beer slushies.
⭐ Dinner Pairing: Order a pint with a house-made Cuban sandwich or soft pretzel, or visit nearby Takoi for dinner.
Our Favotie Craft Beer Spots - Eastern Market
Lagerhaus No. 5: Situated right in the heart of the historic Eastern Market, this market-style beer hall delivers a relaxed European-inspired drinking experience.
✨ The Vibe: Family-friendly, relaxing, and welcoming.
📖 Standout Feature: Authentic European beer hall design blending local Detroit brews with global imports.
📍 Prime Spot: The vibrant outdoor patio right in the middle of Saturday market foot traffic. Check out the Market's Street Art.
🍸 The Drinks: House-brewed beers, rotating guest drafts, and a heavy curation of international bottles.
⭐ Dinner Pairing: Grab a cold European lager on the patio, then walk over for a classic wood-fired pizza dinner at Supino Pizzeria.
Our Favotie Craft Beer Spots - East Village
Collect Beer Bar: Located in the heart of the East Village Neighborhood, this quaint and personable hangout ranks as a premier craft beverage destination. The Patio is one of our favorites.
✨ The Vibe: Quaint, friendly, and social.
📖 Standout Feature: Showcases hard-to-find nomadic brewers and American craft breweries with highly limited distribution.
📍 Prime Spot: The fantastic outdoor rooftop patio perfect for warm-weather socializing.
🍸 The Drinks: Rotating draft beers, rare cans, natural wines, ciders, and their world-famous shot-and-a-beer combo.
⭐ Dinner Pairing: Sip a rare craft cider on the large patio.
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).