Best Beer Cities in the World

In this travel blog, we show you the best beer cities in the world.

#15 Lisbon, Portugal

Located in Lisbon, Portugal, is a royal tunnel of the 18th century where you can drink beer! It is an underground pathway that served as an escape route of King Manuel II during the fall of the monarchy in 1910. The beer bar Quimera is a path that leads towards the Palácio das Necessidades. This bar highlights its own bizarre beers including a barrel-aged raspberry sour raw ale, a Brett IPA, and a peanut butter porter. You can have a unique and secluded experience!

#14 Cape Town, South Africa

In the past, only South African Breweries could accommodate beer lovers in the country. Over the years, due to the craft beer revolution, a big change happened and the nation grew with endless impressive options. Cape Town may not be that popular among frequent travelers, but this city in South Africa has been making a name for itself. It has developed new fascinating choices of beer. Among the greatest highlights of this city is Jack Black. It does not refer to the Hollywood actor, and is a brewery in South Africa that has been loved by tourists and locals. At this town, you can stop by for a burger and a pint of Butcher Block pale ale. You might be surprised by how amazing the combination is.

#13 Budapest, Hungary

The supply of craft beer in this town is endless. Satisfying the cravings of their guests is probably their top priority, as they don’t want their visitors to be disappointed. Budapest has never failed to amaze the taste buds of its travelers. Almost all of their breweries and bars have been eager to exhibit their best effort in promoting Hungarian beer to the world. At Legfelsőbb Beeróság, you can personally witness the fascinating display of Hungarian craft beer exclusively on 10 taps and 150 bottles!

#12 Tallinn, Estonia

At a restaurant for a Texas Barbecue in Tallinn, the food can be partnered with their iconic craft beer. Estonia’s famous brewery has been standing for a couple of years and is already a master in crafting stunning beers. This popular place started brewing in 2011. After a few years of working to produce a more quality and excellent beer, the Põhjala Brewery built their brand new brewhouse consisting of over 24 tap tasting rooms. Another impressive highlight of this town is the bottle shop “Taptap” famous for serving local Danish hotdogs that are perfect to pair with their great beer.

#11 Rome, Italy

Rome is a great spot to quench your thirst for beer. The city houses one of Italy’s largest craft beer producers. To fully experience the spectacular beer drinking in this town, visit the most popular brew house, the Birra Baladin. There are tours available on Sundays, and the vast beer garden is the perfect place for a beer session.

#10 Warsaw, Poland

Some may say the latest craft beer in this nation is known as “attack of hops”, however, there is only one Polish beer that claims that famous phrase. Warsaw proudly features their Atak Chmielu, an American-style IPA and a flagship beer of Pinta. For more fascinating styles of Pinta, head over to any of the three most highly recommended pubs in Kufle i Kapsle. Each glass of their local beer has a mesmerizing Artezan-like style with traditional smoked grodziskie, smooth Baltic porter, and Pilsner.

#9 Berlin, Germany

Germany may provide you with useful guides to help you spot the best pubs for drinks, but you can discover them on your own! There are a variety of hubs to see that are lined up and you can pick what you think is the best among them. An interesting place to visit is Brauhaus Lemke, recognized as the oldest craft brewer in Berlin. It celebrated its 20th year in the industry with a cavernous space near Alexanderplatz.

#8 Brussels, Belgium

Belgium has made an iconic contribution in the history of beer. The town of Brussels proudly displays their main highlight, the Trappist monasteries. They have been storing traditional beers which are usually not for the public, but you can see some scattered around the countryside areas. Another ideal pub to go is the Cantillon. It is famously known for its impressive fruity lambic beers and it is believed to be one of the few venerable breweries that offer daily tours to all travelers.

#7 Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne’s ideal pubs and bars are said to be a perfect site to spend an afternoon chatting about life. Among its highly suggested places is The Catfish where there are countless local options you can choose from. Another is Moon Dog Brewing which features its “tropical brewery bar paradise,” an on-site tap room. The best seller in this place is the Splice of Heaven pine-lime ice cream IPA, which is an experimental beer of the town!

#6 Shanghai, China

With the population of this country, it is able to consume a greater amount of beer than any other. China has almost a quarter of the world’s beer! The city of Shanghai has an excellent international and incredible local selection of craft beers to maintain. One if it’s marvelous highlights is the Boxing Cat Brewery which acquired three brew pub locations. Its main feature is the top-rated dry-hopped Sucker Punch pale ale.

#5 Tokyo, Japan

This country is known as one of the best havens for beer. In Tokyo, founded as a “Western-style pub” in 1960, Popeye has the oldest craft beer. It also has a grand selection with over 70 taps. At this bar, you can have the taste of Japanese, American, and many other international beers.

#4 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia is famously known as the “City of Brotherly Love” as two people can have an amazing get together sharing a pint of beer! For great major pubs or breweries, check out Johnny Brendas; it has flavorful local beer. For a larger crowd and a chance to attend some fantastic events, schedule your time wisely so that you can be there during Philly Beer week, a beer event that lasts for over 10 days and is held every June.

#3 Grand Rapids, Michigan

The beer pub in Grand Rapids, Michigan has self-proclaimed the title of “Beer City, USA.” Through this, it was able to garner attention which made the pub famous in the town. There are fancy highlights in this paradise for beer enthusiasts. A popular place is the Brewery Vivant which proudly boasts their signature beer with flavorful farmhouse ales. They have “Plein de Vie” wild fermented ales, bourbon barrel-aged seasonal options, and year-round offerings like the Hop Field IPA, alongside Michigan hops.

#2 Asheville, North Carolina

This place is a perfect hub for tasty craft beer. Asheville in North Carolina has a long tradition of being independent in crafting beer. The town’s major feature is Green Man Brewery as it has been crafting their iconic beer since 1997. Another must visit pub is Wicked Weed Brewing, as it has been making its way towards fame by producing heavenly flavorful beers that are unique and have a one of a kind taste.

#1 Portland, Maine

Portland in Maine is the home of pioneers in the beer industry, and this state has been notable among every kind of alcoholic drinker. If you want to experience everything in a single visit, then visit Novare Res, located in the Old Port neighborhood. Prominent bars like Allagash, Bissell Brothers, Maine Beer Co., and Liquid Riot have been part of the city’s growth.

Thanks for reading, Revellers! The popular reminder for every drinker is to “drink responsibly and moderately.” You can still have a great time that way! Which among these magnificent beer cities would YOU make a toast in? Comment below, we’d love to hear where you would clink your glass!