BOULDER, Colorado — CraftBeer.com, the official website for beer lovers curated by the Brewers Association, has released its highly anticipated list of Great American Beer Bars. This annual roundup showcases the best craft beer bars in the United States, with standout establishments selected by over 6,000 readers across all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
With nearly 9,500 breweries now operating in the U.S., craft beer bars play a vital role in connecting people to independent breweries through curated selections, knowledgeable staff, and welcoming environments. This year’s list is especially exciting, with approximately 40% of the featured bars making their first-ever appearance.
“You know a great beer bar when you’re in one,” said Jess Baker, editor-in-chief of CraftBeer.com. “It’s the beer list, the vibe, the food, the service—and the sense of community. These bars are cornerstones in growing the independent beer scene.”
Highlights from the Great American Beer Bars List:
Loosa Brews – Tuscaloosa, AL
Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Alehouse – Denali Park, AK
Arizona Beer House – Tucson, AZ
Fassler Hall – Little Rock, AR
Taplands – Santa Clara, CA
Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House – Lafayette, CO
Willimantic Brewing Co. – Willimantic, CT
Rehoboth Ale House – Rehoboth Beach, DE
Oil Well Craft Beer – Ave Maria, FL
Brick Store Pub – Decatur, GA
Grace in Growlers – Kailua, HI
PreFunk Beer Bar – Nampa, ID
The Brass Tap – Orland Park, IL
Hop Station Craft Bar – Mishawaka, IN
The Cellar Peanut Pub – Pella, IA
The Anchor – Wichita, KS
Holy Grale – Louisville, KY
The Avenue Pub – New Orleans, LA
Craft Brew Underground – Auburn, ME
Brew Belly Kitchen & Sudhaus – Olney, MD
Moe’s Tavern – Lee, MA
Brown Iron Brewhouse – Washington Township, MI
Republic – Minneapolis, MN
LD’s BeerRun – Jackson, MS
Bier Station – Kansas City, MO
SHINE Beer Sanctuary & Bottle Shop – Bozeman, MT
Pour Craft Beer & Spirits – Lincoln, NE
Piñon Bottle Company – Reno, NV
Liquid Therapy – Nashua, NH
Rowley Farmhouse Ales – Santa Fe, NM
Covenhoven – Brooklyn, NY
Grant Street Cafe – Dumont, NJ
Fermental – Wilmington, NC
JL Beers – Fargo, ND
Brewfontaine – Bellefontaine, OH
Social Capital – Oklahoma City, OK
The Beer Mongers – Portland, OR
Bulls Head Public House – Lititz, PA
Taberna Boricua – San Juan, PR
Norey’s – Newport, RI
The Craft Stand – Lancaster, SC
Independent Ale House – Rapid City, SD
Hops and Hollers – Knoxville, TN
The Thistle Draftshop – Spring, TX
Angry Goat Pub and Kitchen – Ogden, UT
The Blackback Pub – Waterbury, VT
Harry’s Ale House – Fredericksburg, VA
Ben’s Bottle Shop – Vancouver, WA
ChurchKey – Washington, D.C.
Summit Beer Station – Huntington, WV
Garth’s Brew Bar – Madison, WI
Black Tooth Brewing – Sheridan, WY
How the List Was Compiled
Readers of CraftBeer.com were invited to nominate their favorite craft beer bars from December 13, 2019 to January 6, 2020. Nominees were verified to ensure alignment with the spirit of the list—celebrating bars that showcase and support small and independent American brewers. Since launching in 2012, this reader-driven list has become a staple resource for beer fans looking for the best local spots to enjoy craft beer.
To view the full list and discover more about each winner, visit CraftBeer.com.