Johnny Brenda's is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

1. Johnny Brenda's

8.8
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

evilteilevilteil: Great local draft selection and some of the best bar food this side of Frankford.

The FeastThe Feast: Great DJs downstairs, great bi-level music venue upstairs, extensive craft beer selection and...oysters!

Neelaja A.Neelaja Ankrom: Great local craft beers!

Strangelove's is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

2. Strangelove's

8.3
216 S 11th St (btwn Walnut St & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Sports Bar · Washington Square West · 68 tips and reviews

Jim_McJim_Mc: Amazing turn around over the last place. Excellent addition to the Philly craft beer scene

Alex R.Alex Rosen: The craft beer, food, service, and atmosphere here are top notch. I followed a tip and tried the "life changing" Strangelove burger. It was amazing. The pork tostada? Also great. I wish I lived here.

Joe P.Joe Perry: Fantastic original sandwiches and a wonderful setting to enjoy a craft beer.

Standard Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

3. Standard Tap

8.5
901 N 2nd St (at Poplar St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 129 tips and reviews

Neal J.Neal Joseph: Get the hand-drawn ales. Great bar for local beers on tap.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A pioneering beer bar in Philly's Northern Liberties neighborhood, the Tap features a large, constantly rotating draft list of local beers, plus an popular and accessible chalkboard menu.

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: The staunch supporter of local beers is a great place to take out-of-towners. Read more.

Barcade is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

4. Barcade

8.5
1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 131 tips and reviews

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Enjoy classic 80s arcade games — the lineup includes Frogger, Ms. Pac-Man, Tron and Donkey Kong — and a rotating line-up of American craft beer. Happy hour takes place each weeknight from 4-7 p.m..

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Excellent craft beer selection that you can enjoy while playing the arcade games of your childhood. Nothing else in Philly quite like it.

Joe C.Joe C: Great old-school arcade selection. Excellent craft beers on tap. Can get a little loud late at night

Local 44 is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

5. Local 44

8.1
4333 Spruce St (at 44th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Spruce Hill · 75 tips and reviews

Dennis B.Dennis B: Awesome pulled pork and a great selection of local brews. Easily my favorite bar west of the Schuylkill.

Patti B.Patti Byrd: Awesone craft beer offerings for all! Plus a great vegan and veg friendly menu so all can enjoy a great meal together on equal terms!!

Michael H.Michael Hong: They have a great craft beer selection. The seitan nuggets are also great too!

Monk's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

6. Monk's Cafe

9.2
264 S 16th St (btwn Locust & Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Rittenhouse Square · 248 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Monk's Belgian Cafe has been around for over 25 years and is popularly known as the cafe that started a craft beer revolution in Philadelphia. Experience a menu laced with over a hundred craft beers Read more.

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Can't beat a fine crafted beer with a heavy helping of history. Read more.

Global H.Global Highlander: Great place for craft beer and draft beer. Cozy and crowded setting.

American Sardine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

7. American Sardine Bar

8.7
1800 Federal St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Point Breeze · 74 tips and reviews

Tamara V.Tamara V: Great selection of beers! Try their house brew.

Deez K.Deez Kawasaki: A nice Hipster spot with local small craft beers and a very interesting menu.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Grab a craft beer and some of the namesake sardines at this South Philly bar.

South Philadelphia Tap Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

8. South Philadelphia Tap Room

8.8
1509 Mifflin St (btwn 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Point Breeze · 129 tips and reviews

Jeffrey F.Jeffrey Freeman: Mostly local beers, but their good local beers. Their food is great too, very original, and some creative vegetarian options (not many though). All in all a good place to check out. Good local beer!

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: During the week from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. get half-off appetizers and 50% off local brews. Read more.

Betty M.Betty Mak: Happy hour 4-6 on local brews and appetizers. Grill octopus = yummy, fried pb&j sounded better than it tasted.

Varga Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

9. Varga Bar

7.9
941 Spruce St (at S 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Washington Square West · 89 tips and reviews

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Well, during their happy hour everything is 1/2 off...which means you can get fantastic craft beer on draft for $3. Three. Dollars. Just do it. Also tap More Info for our full review of this joint! Read more.

ZAIRE D.ZAIRE DURANT-YOUNG: Take advantage of the amazing, early happy hour (4-6) with 1/2 price drafts of great craft beers! Read more.

Rick C.Rick Castaldi: Great american craft beer selection that are half price during their 4-6pm happy hour mon-sat. One of the best bars for food whether it be an app, burger or entree special and great outdoor seating!

Ultimo Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

10. Ultimo Coffee

8.8
1900 S 15th St (at Mifflin St), Philadelphia, PA
Coffee Shop · Point Breeze · 53 tips and reviews

kimberly annkimberly ann: Lots of LIGHT, great green tea, and grab a variety of bottles from their craft beer selection to fill a six pack on your way out. Yes. A SIX. In Philly.

Patrick D.Patrick Demchko: One of the better iced coffees I've had in awhile. Believe the hype. get a craft brew once you're sufficiently caffeinated.

Brett A. B.Brett A. Bumgarner: Charming open-air design and a tasty Japanese-style iced coffee.

The Bottle Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

11. The Bottle Shop

8.2
1616 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Liquor Store · Bella Vista - Southwark · 15 tips and reviews

Dan C.Dan Coe: Great selection of craft beers and a nice addition to EPX.

Brandon S.Brandon Szeker: This is THE place in south philly to go for amazing craft beers!! It's like a toy store..but for adults (not that kind)! Say hi to Gina and Frank (the owners) they're the best!!

Caroline B.Caroline Boyd: My go to place for craft ciders and ales. Some of the best selection in the city.

Union Transfer is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

12. Union Transfer

9.2
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · North Philadelphia · 80 tips and reviews

Khoi L.Khoi Le: Hang out on the patio across the street at Llama Tooth before the show! List of 40 craft beers and good egg plant fries too

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Find a stellar selection of microbrews at any of the three bars, plus tasty vegan fare.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Union Transfer has a stellar selection of microbrews at the three full bars and tasty vegan fare. Read more.

Bella Vista Beverage is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

13. Bella Vista Beverage

8.9
755 S 11th St (btwn Fitzwater & Catharine), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Store · Bella Vista - Southwark · 14 tips and reviews

John E.John Ellis: Best place for microbrews and imports in the area.

Larisa G.Larisa Grollemond: Great selection, especially of local brews.

B A.B A: Best place to buy a case. There's no contest.

McGillin's Olde Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

14. McGillin's Olde Ale House

8.6
1310 Drury St (btwn S 13th & Juniper St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City East · 172 tips and reviews

Linus G.Linus Graybill: Wednesday nights at McGillins a featured microbrew is $2/pint. Also 2/$1 tacos. Now that's a cheap night out. Read more.

Jerry S.Jerry S.: Great place. Good cheap food and local beer

DrinkPhilly.comDrinkPhilly.com: Get a steal of a price on a pitcher of PBR or go for the craft brew. Either way, you've got to try their chili nachos or $0.35 wings on Tuesday Nights. See the fun we had on a Saturday - Tap More Info Read more.

White Dog Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Philadelphia.

15. White Dog Cafe

8.9
3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · University City · 94 tips and reviews

Caroline J.Caroline Jane: The crab quiche is excellent!... Also check out the list of local brews

Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine: During the week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get half-priced local craft brews, $5 farm-to-bar cocktails and half-priced nachos and chicken wings. Read more.

Dale A.Dale Andrews: Great local beer on tap. The squash bruschetta was amazing. I got the huevos rancheros which were ok, regretted not buying other thing more afterwards.