Why Beer Lovers are Lucky to Live in Atlanta

Amber RandhawaWhat's Happening Around Atlanta

Are you a big fan of craft beer? Are your nights out mainly centered around a great place to order a pint of beer and delicious food? If so, you have another reason to be thankful you live in Atlanta. According to a recent study published by USA Today, their readers ranked four of Atlanta’s brewpubs as the best brewpubs in the nation.

The rankings were completed and the article was released prior to the Coronavirus pandemic. Many of the mentioned locations were closed for a period of time, but are now open for business, so check them out, whether in person or to-go.


To read the full article in the AJC about the rankings, click here. If you’d like to check our the remaining top 10 across the nation, check out the USA Today article here.

Good Word Brewing and Public House

Good Word in downtown Duluth appeared as the first Atlanta establishment on the list, at number 8. The brewpub has reopened to socially distanced diners and has an outdoor patio available for a more open air experience. The takeout business is also still booming, with prepackaged beer and crowlers available alongside their food menu.

Good Word Brewing and Public House – 3085 Main Street NW, Duluth, GA 30096

Hopstix

Craft beer and Asian fusion dishes combine to take Hopstix up to number 3 on the list. Online ordering is still encouraged for those who are more comfortable dining at home, but the Hopstix dining room has also reopened to serve in-person diners as well.

Hopstix – 3404 Pierce Drive NE, Chamblee, GA 30341

Bold Monk Brewing Company

The #2 spot on the national list goes to Bold Monk Brewing Company. Bold Monk is also still accepting takeout orders for both their Belgium meets American South style of comfort food and their prepackaged beers, but their brewpub is open for business to dine-in customers as well.

Bold Monk Brewing Company – 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Bldg D, Atlanta, GA 30318

From the Earth Brewing Company

Tops on the list is From the Earth Brewing Company located in Roswell. The farm-to-table food and craft beer, along with the welcoming ambiance led readers to vote From the Earth as best in the nation. While the dining room and patio have both reopened to patrons, curbside pickup is also still available for both food orders and beer in the form of crowlers, 6-packs and cases.

From the Earth Brewing Company – 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076