Updated October 2026 · 10 picks
The Upstate has quietly become a beer destination. These breweries pour the best pints, host the best patios and are worth the drive from Greenville to Spartanburg, Greer and Travelers Rest.
Fireforge pours 15-plus house beers downtown, from a ghost-pepper pale ale to Belgian-style tripels. Its outdoor biergarten and frequent live music make it one of the liveliest taprooms in the city center.
(603 reviews) · 311 E Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 300-4809 · fireforge.beer
View listingHoused in the historic Old Cigar Warehouse in the West End, New Realm runs 27 taps led by its award-winning Euphoria pilsner. A full kitchen makes it as much a restaurant as a brewery.
(579 reviews) · 912 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 561-4737 · newrealmbrewing.com/greenville
View listingThis Tennessee-born brewery's downtown taproom is known for crisp pilsners and an award-winning dunkel, served alongside a roomy beer garden and yard games. Prince's Hot Chicken inside the taproom means you can make a meal of it.
(773 reviews) · 307 E McBee Ave, Ste C, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 605-7770 · yeehawbrewing.com
View listingRight on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Southernside pairs 10-plus house beers with Southern bar food, cocktails and a strong bourbon list. Bowling lanes, an arcade and a big outdoor yard make it a full afternoon outing.
(671 reviews) · 25 Delano Dr, Unit D, Greenville, SC 29601 · (864) 232-2053 · southernsidebrewing.com
View listingDouble Stamp's 5,000-square-foot, '90s-themed taproom sits in Holland Park beside the Swamp Rabbit Trail. A shady outdoor oak park makes it a laid-back stop for cyclists, dog owners and groups.
(259 reviews) · 819 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 · (864) 203-7069 · doublestampbrewery.com
View listingA Travelers Rest mainstay steps from the trail it's named after, this brewery is a classic post-ride stop. Live music and trivia nights keep the small-town taproom busy.
(303 reviews) · 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 · (864) 610-2424 · theswamprabbitbrewery.com
View listingThe anchor of Mauldin's BridgeWay Station leans into IPAs and backs them with a full liquor bar. Four duckpin bowling lanes and a family-friendly setup make it an easy group hangout.
(507 reviews) · 610 BridgeWay Blvd, Mauldin, SC 29681 · (864) 688-2106 · bridgewaybrewing.com
View listingSouthern Growl pairs its own house beers and a long rotating tap list with a scratch gastropub kitchen and in-house bakery. A covered patio and outdoor lawn make it a Greer favorite for families and groups.
(2,085 reviews) · 155 N Buncombe Rd, Greer, SC 29650 · (864) 655-7444 · thesoutherngrowl.com
View listingAnderson's farmhouse-style brewery focuses on rustic, wild and mixed-fermentation ales plus house wines, with live music and community events. After closing its Greenville taphouse, the downtown Anderson flagship is where the brand now concentrates.
(223 reviews) · 115 Federal St, Anderson, SC 29625 · (864) 401-8167 · carolinabauernhaus.com
View listingBrewing in Spartanburg since 1997, RJ Rockers is one of the Upstate's original craft breweries and now runs a downtown brewery-restaurant on Main Street. It's a family-friendly anchor for a Hub City brewery crawl.
(491 reviews) · 226-A W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306 · (864) 804-8047 · rjrockers.com
View listingHow we picked: places that show up again and again in local and national coverage (Michelin Guide, Southern Living, Visit Greenville SC and others), cross-checked to make sure they're open in 2026.
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