15 Best Craft Breweries near Madison

“On the food it looked good. Hamburger looked like the fave with fresh locale bread and cut fries. The beer was as fantastic. I had the Black Beauty X 2. Unique dark beard with a sweet bite. The bluff over looking the Cumberland was nice. Plenty of chairs and tables. Families were picnicking and at least 12 had their dogs. It was trivia night and and about 40 folks were playing. Funny thing is as a kid I use to hunt back in that area. I wish I had visited earlier in time.“

“If a small sake shop with cat decor, cat magazine, and vinyl records is your jam, you'll LOVE Rice Vice. It's a very specific place with a very curated vibe, which I appreciated. The bartender was super nice and not only helped us pick a few sakes to try but also let us pick some new pages out of the cat magazines to use as menu backers. They served a handful of Japanese and other east Asian snacks, so we enjoyed a couple different flavors of chips with our sake. (If I recall correctly, the crab curry chips were outrageously good.) Will definitely be back with any sake loving friends.“

“The burgers were the best I’ve had since before the owner of Jumbo & Delicious passed away. Years ago! Very very good, just how it comes. My husband doesn’t even like sauce and he loved the sauce that came on it. The pickles were almost too close to the taste of cucumber (hate cucumber) but they were good too!The fries were okay. Nothing to write home about. Not sure why people like these pencil sized fries. The seasoning was okay as well. I like Zaxby’s fries better.The cheese curd appetizer was very good and the manager came to check on the taste of those. Forgot to take a pic of those because we were hungry.The burger meals were $15 each and appetizer was $11. Not terrible prices for these times.They allow dogs, it seems. So that is cool. The place was packed but we got seated pretty fast. It got even busier as we left. Overall, you must go in to try the burger or the onsite brewery (which I did not try, but not my thing to spend tons on beer).“

“Wow! The staff is amazing and accommodating. Danny was on the tap line and offered the best suggestions for beer. We were there with a large family group to watch the NCAA women’s basketball final four and they remained open longer so we could finish watching the game. The pizza was amazing and the laughs infectious! Go here and have the time of your life!“

“Monday Night Brewing is my favorite Atlanta brewery, so I knew I had to pay a visit to the Nashville location on our most recent trip. The space is gorgeous in an up-and-coming neighborhood right on the river. Lots of seating options inside and outside, as well as plenty of drink choices for everyone. The beer is awesome and the staff is super friendly. I'm glad I stopped in for a visit!“

“What a great experience. We ended up coming on a slower day, mid-afternoon, and had a private tour of the facility from the owner himself! Ken went through more details, processes, and shared more knowledge than we had experienced before. Their goal is to do nothing but make better beer, and all processes and new additions lead towards that common goal. Definitely worth a stop!“

“Bought their beer at Stella Brew in Winston-Salem, NC and loved it! The 10° Pivo was awesome, almost as good as the locally brewed pivo at Lesser-Known in Winston Salem. Tried a couple other offerings and they were great as well! Definitely would love to visit someday!!“

“Our first stop in Nashville was a brewery. Well? It’s because~~~it’s just what we do.We always look for a brewery that has my favorite style of beer ~ Belgian Triple. While I was saddened it wasn’t on draught, it was bottled beautifully. Barrel Aged in Red Wine Barrels from my neck of the woods ~ Huber Orchard & Winery in Huber Indiana. It’s fabulous. The only issue is that I only bought one.I was pleasantly surprised for my draught pints that I didn’t reach for a Blonde style. I opted for the Red Lasso Red Ale with @ 5.4% ABV & the Scotty McNab Wee Heavy @ 8.4% ABV. These styles for me are usually a one & done. However, I could have had a few in one session.The taproom employees are very social & helpful. The flights are hilariously served in muffin pans. However, no flights for me on this day. The brewer even let me have as many free samples as needed to ensure the pint was what I needed & enjoyable.I highly recommend New Heights Brewery.“

“In town visiting family and they brought us here. Awesome brewery, great atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff. I had the Drinking Buddy, one of the best golden ales I can recall ever having. Everyone enjoyed their drinks; I look forward to visiting again on a future trip!“

“Rare are the breweries that produce great beer at reasonable prices without reliance on gimmicks like cutesy cans and silly names. Czann’s is a brewery stripped of the bells and whistles that modern craft brewers constantly rely on for luring people into their taprooms. The brewers at Czann’s understand the elements of good beer and don’t need to dump dried fruit or powdered peanut butter into a batch to give it a complex flavor profile. The test of a great brewer is the quality of the beer he brews with the simplest ingredients, not the novelty of the ingredients he uses in brewing it.The beer served at Czann’s is delicious, no-nonsense, and quite simply the best beer brewed in Nashville.“

“Great find!!! Was in town for an event, and got to the venue way too early. Decided to stop for an early dinner. So glad we stopped.Some really great brews. Love that you can mix and match your flights. Burger was phenomenal. Mostly shared plate menu. The cannoli dessert, deconstructed, is amazing.“

“This place is phenomenal! Between the amazing selection of fresh drinks and amazing Cabin Attic burgers, this is a great environment to hang with friends. They have indoor and outdoor seating, so it's great for any crowd. Bearded Iris Brewing gives a local feel, for being in a city! If you try the Cabin Attic food truck you HAVE to get the surf shack style fries. Amazing!“

“When in Hendersonville, this is definitely a brewery you need to visit. With a rotating menu of delicious beers, all brewed in-house, you'll be sure to find something that you enjoy. Backed by a friendly staff & filled with regulars, it's a place that makes you feel welcomed as soon as you enter. A location change took effect in late October this year but they're now up & running at 100%. This move was great because their new spot provides significantly more room to seat guests. It's also only a few stores over from their original location which is convenient. The new spot is very spacious with tables to seat parties of all sizes & a patio with much more seating available outside. Everything is kept clean & tables aren't left with empty glasses for too long. I think they need to figure out a more efficient way to serve patrons because the lines got long at times but I'm sure it'll get sorted soon. Being a fan of ales, I really enjoy coming here because they offer a good amount of them at any time. The flavors they use to make their beers always compliment them well so I'm always pleased with what I order. I make it a thing to stop by any time I'm in town from Florida. It's without a doubt of of my favorite breweries in the Hendersonville/Nashville area.“

“I was served by Shilo - she was the BEST ! Oh my goodness, so kind, so professional! Made me and my friend feel so welcome! The six beers I tried flights for were great (top: deep roots parsnip!) I would 100% come here again. Also there's a screen I would 100% come here for a movie night screening ?“

“I recently visited this brewery and was thoroughly impressed. The beer selection was diverse, offering great choices at reasonable prices. The atmosphere was fantastic, with cozy couches perfect for relaxing and playing board games with friends. What set this place apart was its genuine dog-friendly policy – welcoming our furry friends inside, just not on the couches of course. The bartenders were not only skilled but incredibly kind, making the experience even more enjoyable. A unique feature was the option to order delicious brick oven pizza from next door and bring it over. To top it off, the sound of rain falling on the metal rooftop added an extra layer of coziness to an already fantastic night.“