All the Best Philadelphia Breweries You Need to Know
Here’s a little fun fact: the citizens of Philadelphia have been drinking for centuries, and long before much of America’s cities were even founded. It’s no wonder, then, that craft beer lovers flock to Philadelphia breweries from all corners of the country.
Philadelphia is home to America’s oldest operating brewery in the U.S.—Yuengling—and there are taverns in the city that date back to colonial times. But the real might of the city’s beer culture is found in the craft breweries in Philadelphia. The city has everything you want as a craft beer lover, from beloved lagers, to award winning hazy IPAs, to delicately crafted farmhouse ales and everything in between.
If you’re visiting the City of Brotherly Love, or if you’re looking for a new Philadelphia brewery down the street from your house, we’re here to help you find the best breweries around town. Check out our guide to Philadelphia breweries you need to visit.
Victory Brewery Philadelphia
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Perhaps most well known for its massive Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel, Victory Brewing Co. makes some of the most popular beer in Philadelphia. Whether its one of their Victory Monkey series or the always in-demand Hopdevil IPA, Philly locals reliably turn to Victory beers. Victory has a taproom just a block away from Logan Square in Philadelphia so you can enjoy their famous line up of craft brews right in the heart of the city.
Other Half Brewery Philadelphia
1002 Canal St., Philadelphia
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Other Half Brewery quickly became a favorite hangout spot for beer geeks in Philadelphia. It’s no surprise, either. Other Half has built and maintained a reputation as a brewery that makes some of the best IPAs in the world, full stop. If you’re on the lookout for an award winning hazy IPA, Other Half in Fishtown has to be on your must-visit list.
Love City Brewing Co.
1023 Hamilton St., Philadelphia
There may be no better light beer in all of Philadelphia than the Love City Lager from Love City Brewing Co. The brewery’s taproom remains one of Philly’s low-key best bars, as the space gives off incredible industrial vibes. Swing by Love City on the weekend to enjoy a Love City Lager in the brewery’s beer garden, one of our favorites in the entire city.
City Brew Tours Philadelphia
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Iron Hill Brewery Philadelphia
Multiple Locations
One of Philadelphia’s oldest craft breweries, Iron Hill Brewery has grown into a local institution with more than 10 locations across the Philadelphia area and Delaware. The brewery opened in 1996 in Newark, Delaware, and picked up its first Great American Beer Festival medal just a year later. Today, Iron Hill offers convenience and reliably good craft beers to go along with pub fare at all of its restaurants.
Yards Brewery Philadelphia
500 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia
From its Philadelphia Pale Ale to its Summer Crush wheat beer, Yards Brewing Co. makes some of the most popular beers in all of Philadelphia. The brewery has even collaborated with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber on a series of easy-drinking beers designed to be enjoyed during baseball season.
Workhorse Brewing Company
250 King Manor Drive, Ste. 300, King of Prussia
Workhorse Brewing Company wears the crown over in King of Prussia. The brewery, found in one of Philadelphia’s most notable suburbs, makes one of the area’s best lagers. Workhorse Brewing’s Golden Lager is one of the best examples of a Munich-Style Helles in America, but the brewery offers different flight options so you can try out a bunch of Workhorse Brewing’s excellent beers in one sitting.
Dock Street Brewery
2118 Washington Ave., Philadelphia
Though it is one of a few breweries in South Philadelphia, Dock Street Brewery has grown into a taproom that draws a craft beer crowd from across the city. Dock Street Has picked up several awards for its small batch beers over the years, including a medal from the illustrious Great American Beer Festival.
This brewery doesn’t stop innovating and focuses on weird and boundary-pushing beers, like a brew made with smoked goat brains or limited release bottles made in collaboration with breweries across the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Dock Street’s South Philly taproom to pair one of its great craft beers with wood fired pizzas made in-house.
Triple Bottom Brewing
915 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia
Found in the beautiful Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia, Triple Bottom Brewing is a brewery that gives back to its community. The brewery is run on renewable energy, hosts community events, and provides community resources on its website. We’ll raise a drink to that.
On top of admirable business ethics, Triple Bottom Brewing makes just fantastic beers, from crisp pilsners to flavorful IPAs. Are you stuck with picky drinkers? Don’t worry, Triple Bottom Brewing offers wine, cocktails and more in its taproom.
Human Robot Brewing
Multiple Locations
Human Robot Brewing is one of the most special breweries in Philly because of its eye for rethinking historical brews. The brewery loves a good lager, that much is clear, but Human Robot looks to elevate every recipe with something new.
Fervent fans from across the craft beer world flock to Human Robot for beers like its Rösten Helles, which is brewed in the rarely-seen medieval single pot method. If you swing by one of Human Robot’s taprooms, you’ll be guaranteed to find something you’ve never drank before.
Tired Hands Brewing Company
Multiple Locations
For craft beer fans out in Delaware County, there’s no better place to visit than Tired Hands Brewing Company. Tired Hands has half a dozen tasting rooms spread out across the Philadelphia area, including its recently-opened, massive farm-style Tired Hands Beer Park out in Newtown Square. Their new open air, outdoor space comes complete with a beer garden, a small disc golf course, food trucks and walking trails for days.
What can you expect to find out at Tired Hands? How about massive hazy IPAs that are packed with hops? Are you more of a sour fan? Well, Tired Hands makes some of the best funky farmhouse beers on the East Coast. Tired Hands is guaranteed to have something on tap for even the pickiest drinkers.
2SP Brewing Company
Multiple Locations
Another place to check out if you’re on the lookout for a DelCo brewery, 2SP Brewing Company makes no frills, no nonsense beer. 2SP Brewery’s DELCO Lager is a local favorite, but don’t sleep on its clean and flavorful IPAs.
Chestnut Hill Brewing Company
8221 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
The beer garden at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company is one of the coziest taprooms we’ve ever visited. The outdoor and dog-friendly space is the perfect place to sit down and enjoy one of of Chestnut Hill Brewing’s impeccably brewed small batch beers and enjoy wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza.
Monk’s Café
264 S. 16th St., Philadelphia
Though not a brewery, Monk’s Cafe is a bucket list destination for craft beer enthusiasts in Philadelphia. The Belgian-focused beer bar consistently ranks as one of the best beer bars in the entire world, driven by its expertly curated list of imported beers and local selections. Monk’s Café’s expansive menu of Belgian lambics bottles is unmatched in Philadelphia and few other bars nationwide. Stop by Monk’s Café for a truly unbeatable and memorable drinking experience in Philadelphia.
Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 Front St., Philadelphia
Evil Genius Beer Company’s unconventional approach to making beer has earned the brewery a loyal contingent of fans. The brewery always has something innovative and flavorful available at its taproom, from heavily fruited IPAs to barrel aged porters. If you’re looking for a more straight-forward beer, don’t fret: Evil Genius has something for you, too. Its Stacy’s Mom American IPA, which is dry-hopped exclusively with Citra hops, is one of Philly’s favorite beers.
Crime and Punishment Brewing Company
2711 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia
Sought after citywide for its soft and billowy hazy IPAs, Crime and Punishment Brewing Company is the envy of every hop head out there. The brewery is laser focused on producing explosive IPAs made with every hop you can find under the sun.
Whether you’re looking for a huge hazy IPA, a lighter cold IPA or something in between, Crime and Punishment Brewing has something just for you. Oh, and the brewery holds dollar dog nights for all the baseball and frankfurter enthusiasts out there. Does it get better than that?
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South St., Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s premier destination for German style beers, Brauhaus Schmitz keeps Bavarian brewing traditions alive in the City of Brotherly Love. The brewpub and German bierhalle is famous for its annual Oktoberfest celebrations—obviously—and extensive menu of German brews and bites. Where else in Philly can you pair a paprikaschnitzel with a Kristallweizen? With a huge list of imported German beers alongside its beers brewed with tradition in-house, Brauhause Schmitz is as authentic as it comes.
Brewery ARS
1927-29 W Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia
South Philly’s Brewery ARS is the neighborhood’s top spot for everything hoppy. Brewery ARS is one of the best breweries for IPAs and pale ales in all of Philadelphia. Don’t let the brewery’s affinity for IPAs fool you—Brewery ARS makes clean and balanced beers across the spectrum, from a crisp and bitter kölsch to a malty pub ale.
Punch Buggy Brewing Company
1445 N. American St., Philadelphia
Dedicated to making small batch brews near Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, Punch Buggy Brewing Company is where to go to get some of the freshest beer in town. The microbrewery constantly rotates its draft list with new beers fresh out of the tank, including fruited ales and heavily-hopped IPAs.
OTHER PHILADELPHIA BREWERIES AND CRAFT BEER BARS
Attic Brewing Company
Bar Hygge
Cartesian Brewing
Fermentery Form
Liquid Art Barrel House
Lunacy Brewing
Philadelphia Brewing Company
Urban Village Brewing Company
Wissahickon Brewing Company