Last updated September 20, 2026 · ranked from 4,077 Google reviews · How we rank
The breweries featured here are all within Grand Rapids, MI, with Google ratings ranging from 4.6 to 4.9 stars. Speciation Cellars holds the top spot with a 4.9 rating from 355 reviews. Brass Ring Brewing follows at No. 2, earning 4.8 stars from 704 reviews, while Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom ranks fourth with 4.8 stars from 292 reviews. The Mitten Brewing Company, at No. 7, has the largest review count among these five entries: 1,738, with a 4.6 rating. City Built Brewing Company takes the tenth spot with 4.6 stars from 988 reviews. These ratings and review counts offer a starting point for comparing breweries in Grand Rapids, MI.
Top picks at a glance
1Speciation CellarsSpeciation Cellars focuses on oak-aged sours, with lagers and pale ales rounding out its beer lineup.
2Brass Ring BrewingBrass Ring Brewing specializes in English ales, stouts, porters, and cask ales, with a scratch kitchen preparing food daily.
3Arvon Brewing Co. - GR TaproomArvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom produces four to five fresh batches weekly, focusing on New England-style IPAs, fruited sours, and stouts.
4.9(355)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 355 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Oak-aged sours anchor Speciation Cellars’ lineup, with lagers and pale ales adding breadth to its beer offerings. That range and a 4.9 Google rating from 355 reviews earn it the top spot among breweries in Grand Rapids, MI. At 928 Wealthy St SE, the on-site bar also offers seltzer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks. Wheelchair-accessible seating, an entrance and a restroom support access, while its stated LGBTQ-welcoming and transgender-safe-space policies add concrete reasons to gather here.
4.8(704)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 704 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
English ales, stouts, porters, and cask ales give Brass Ring Brewing a specific focus among breweries in Grand Rapids, MI. That brewing approach, paired with a 4.8 Google rating from 704 reviews, earns it the No. 2 spot. Its in-house scratch kitchen prepares food fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients, adding another reason to visit the Eastern Avenue brewery. Friday and Saturday hours run from noon to 11 p.m., and wheelchair-accessible parking, entry, seating, and restrooms support an accessible visit.
4.8(292)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 292 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Four to five fresh batches each week give Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom a concrete reason to revisit its beer lineup. Its focus on New England-style IPAs, heavily fruited sours and bold stouts, paired with a 4.8 Google rating from 292 reviews, earns it the No. 4 spot. At 1006 Division Ave S in Grand Rapids, MI, visitors can drink beer on tap, while canned releases go online Thursdays at 8 a.m. Free lot and street parking add practical convenience.
4.6(1,738)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1738 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 11:30 AM
A restored Victorian-era firehouse gives The Mitten Brewing Company a distinctive setting for craft beer and pizza in Grand Rapids, MI. Old-time baseball decor adds a specific theme without changing the straightforward brewery-and-pizzeria format. Its No. 7 placement is supported by that combination and a 4.6 Google rating from 1,738 reviews. Located at 527 Leonard St NW, it also offers practical conveniences: a free parking lot, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.
4.6(988)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 988 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
A shared riverside space gives City Built Brewing Company a distinct reason to take the No. 10 spot: craft beer alongside coastal-Mexican seafood and birria from Los Mariscos de Pancho. Located on Monroe Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, the brewery also offers cider, wine, cocktails, seltzer, and zero-proof drinks. Its 4.6 Google rating across 988 reviews supports its inclusion, while wheelchair-accessible seating, an entrance, and restrooms add practical appeal. The Latinx-owned business identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space.
4.6(988)4.6 out of 5 from 988 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each brewery is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Grand Rapids category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Where can I see brewing facilities or take a brewery tour in Grand Rapids, MI?
Founders Brewing Co has a high-ceilinged space overlooking its brewing facilities at 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW. Vivant Brewery & Spirits offers brewery tours at its former-chapel location, 925 Cherry St SE.
Which breweries offer food and vegan or vegetarian options?
The Mitten Brewing Company serves pizza, and Founders Brewing Co serves sandwiches. Vivant pairs craft beer with French fare and offers vegan and vegetarian options. The Knickerbocker also has vegan and vegetarian options within its seasonal menu.
Which beer stops have outdoor seating and allow dogs?
Vivant Brewery & Spirits and HopCat both have outdoor seating where dogs are allowed. Vivant is at 925 Cherry St SE, and HopCat is at 25 Ionia Ave SW, Suite 100, in Grand Rapids, MI.
Which breweries accept reservations and accommodate families?
Vivant and The Knickerbocker accept reservations and provide children’s menus and high chairs. Vivant also has changing tables. HopCat accepts reservations and offers all three family amenities, plus a private dining room.
Where is free parking available for a brewery visit in Grand Rapids, MI?
The Mitten, Founders, Vivant and The Knickerbocker all list free lot and free street parking among their parking options. All four also list wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.
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