Chattanooga Brewery & Winery Guide

Chattanooga is home to a growing list of breweries and nearby wineries, offering everything from laid-back taprooms to scenic spots worth the drive. We’ve rounded up some local favorites across the area based on community feedback. Cheers! 🍻

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Originally founded in 1890 before being revived decades later, Chattanooga Brewing Company helped kickstart the city’s modern craft beer scene. Located downtown, they’re known for approachable beers like the Chattanooga IPA alongside pizzas, burgers, and one of the easiest brewery atmospheres in town for groups and game days.

Mean King Brewery keeps a constantly rotating lineup of small-batch beers on tap, often leaning into hazy IPAs, experimental pours, and seasonal releases. Tucked away on the Southside, the laid-back taproom feels more neighborhood hangout than polished brewery destination.

Part brewery and part homebrew supply shop, Tanasi Brewing & Supplies has become a favorite among Chattanooga’s craft beer crowd for creative small-batch beers and experimental styles you won’t find everywhere else. If you’re into talking beer with people who genuinely love brewing, this is your spot.

Oddstory Brewing Co. has grown into one of Chattanooga’s busiest brewery hangouts, with locations on the Southside and at The Greenhouse. Known for fruited sours, rotating seasonal beers, and packed patios on weekends, it’s one of the easiest places in the city to spend an entire afternoon without realizing it.

Named after pioneering geologists James Hutton and William Smith, Hutton & Smith Brewing Company is known for balanced IPAs, clean stouts, and consistently well-crafted beer. Their downtown taproom has a polished but relaxed atmosphere that’s kept locals coming back for years.

Located inside Hello Monty on the Southside, Dynamo Brewing combines house-brewed beer, rooftop views, and one of the more social atmospheres in Chattanooga. Their lagers and easy-drinking staples pair perfectly with nights that usually end up lasting longer than planned.

Five Wits Brewing Company brings modern twists to classic beer styles, serving approachable craft beer near the Tennessee River in a space that feels welcoming without trying too hard. Their rotating taps make it easy to find something for both casual beer drinkers and craft beer fans.

WanderLinger Brewing Company blends craft beer, live music, trivia nights, and nonstop events into one of the liveliest brewery spaces on the Southside. Expect everything from crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs alongside a crowd that usually sticks around for awhile.

Originally founded in Nashville, TailGate Brewery has built one of the biggest beer selections in Chattanooga with dozens of rotating taps covering everything from IPAs and stouts to sours and seasonal releases. Add pizza, TVs, and plenty of space, and it’s become one of the easiest brewery stops in town for large groups.

Mad Knight Brewing Company keeps things simple with straightforward, easy-drinking beers served in a smaller, relaxed taproom that feels built for locals. Less hype-driven than some newer spots, it’s the kind of brewery people find once and keep coming back to.

Founded in 1983, Georgia Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the region and remains a longtime favorite in Ringgold. Known for approachable fruit wines alongside traditional reds and whites, it’s an easy weekend stop if you’re looking for a slower pace outside Chattanooga.

Just outside Chattanooga, Broken Horseshoe Winery offers a quieter vineyard experience with handcrafted small-batch wines, open views, and a laid-back atmosphere that feels far removed from the city. Their wine tastings and live music nights make it especially worth the drive on weekends.