Nice low key upstairs brewery. Amazing beer. Brightside Black Lager (schwarzbier) will make a believer out of you if you're unsure about black lagers. Food was ... holy crap this place is a brewery why am I talking about the food!? Why, because Holy Crap The Food! They should charge money just to smell the smokers going. The guys working were great; friendly, chill, knowledfeable about the area and the beer. I could spend all day here. Uhm, I think I will... read more

Back River Brewery - Front of menu, June '26 - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Been a minute since coming to Tybee and discovered this spot just before you hit the curve on US 80 as you're in the final straight toward the beach area of Tybee. The brewery is located on the 2nd floor with a great selection of different style beers brewed at Black River (Lager, Sessions, IPA, Pilsner etc....) This trip we only had beers and Rachel guided us through the beverage opportunities. Thank you, Rachel!! We'll definitely be back to have some more beers as well as food! Thanks for a fun couple of hours! read more

Hidden gem on the main beach drag! The food was great, the beers incredible and the service was amazing. It's a cozy and intimate atmosphere with a handful of tables around the bar the frames the window looking out towards the Atlantic. It has great beer. Seriously, they've surpassed most all of the other Savannah breweries in my opinion and I go there usually twice a year to visit family. Highly recommend this place, you will enjoy it! read more

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Let's just start out to say that the watermelon salad was amazing and loved by all. We also had the Thai chicken naan. It was good but a bit small for more than one person as I thought it was more of a naan and not just a pita. I had the golden hour. Being a brewer myself I found it a bit thin and lacking in body. Not sure about the other beers as that is all I had but it's a quiet little place with kegs and open windows to the brew area if that's what you are looking for. Decent for an island based on seafood. read more

Not an extensive menu but yummy local produce and bread. Beers on tap have something for everyone and the bartenders are always happy. Love this place for after beach day read more

We're not huge beer drinkers but wanted to give this place a try and we're so glad we did!! It's a small place and was busy but we were able to find a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender, didn't get his name, but the only one working Valentine's Day around 6ish, did an outstanding job. I'm pretty sure he waited on the whole place and service was still excellent!! We did order the About Lager Time and it was good. The food was excellent!! We had the Southwestern Brisket Quesadilla and the Smoked Prime Rib Melt. They both had SO much flavor!!! Even if you don't love beer, you should check this place out for the food!! Highly recommended!! read more

Amazing!! Had the BRB Brushetta .. so yummy and so fresh!! Ambiance was nice , service was great!! Enjoyed a flight of beer!! Loved all of them. Loved all the tropical feeling and an island vibe!! read more

The beer was okay and our turkey BLT sandwich was good, but nothing special. Everything in the bar just seemed kind of gross. The chairs at the tables look very uncomfortable, so we opted to sit at the bar which had better chairs. The bartender/server was bad, kept talking about how she wished she could just retire and didn't want to be there, complaining to other guests about she's the only one that does anything there, yelling at tables from behind the bar asking if their food is ok and if they need anything rather than going out to them. Instead of taking our order initially she was busy messing with the TV remote controls, then she asked us to order beers by number instead of by name because that's easier for her. After we had our food she never came back to see if we needed more drinks. Poor, uninterested service. Would likely not recommend based on our experience, maybe it's better with a different server. read more

This place needs 15 stars!! 5 for the incredible service from the bartender. 5 for the food - get the Thai Chicken Curry Wrap 5 for the brewery. Nice solid selection of brews made right next to you at the bar! read more

Had heard great things so decided to give it a try. The beers were adequate but nothing show stopping. We had the Bongwater IPA and the Hopping Fruits sour. You could tell what each was supposed to be but it was very much an IPA flavored IPA and a sour flavored sour even though it advertised more flavor. We ordered the sliders and chicken wrap and the food was good but felt it was a little expensive on the food side for what you get. It cost us $70 for two beers and two sandwiches so it was not what we expected to spend at that kind of venue. read more

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I went here with my brother for a late lunch. It was a little confusing getting to the brewery being that when you enter the building, there's another restaurant on the first floor and to get to the brewery you have to go up the stairs. When entering the brewery, you could definitely tell that it's a dive bar, which is neither here nor there. We were greeted promptly and the bartender/waitress was very attentive and checked on us quite a bit. My brother got beer and I got the rum punch to drink and we split an order of the brisket quesadillas. My drink was pretty strong and good. I don't know if I exactly like the Boba tea bubbles on my drink, but it definitely made for an interesting presentation. The brisket quesadillas were really good they were flavorful and a little spicy which I enjoyed. Overall, I liked the food and my drink, and the service was good. read more

Back River Brewery - Rum drink - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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1) I hate stairs, but I use a cane, still manageable, not preferred. 2) NO THC drinks available, but there is low or no alcohol beer available. 3) We didn't get a chance to sample the food, because the kitchen was closed until 3pm. But.... The people were nice, the beer was cold, will definitely be back next year, so they have time to install the elevator. read more

We stopped in here for some food and so I could try the beer. They did have lemonade for the kids, and not surprisingly for the area, there were several families there on the Wednesday night we ate there. My kids are pretzel bites, which they were happy with. My wife had the veggie quesadilla and I had the grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup. I was impressed with the quality of the food here. It seemed like a very small business (one guy serving beer and one guy making all of the food) and it's location was deceiving in terms of the food quality one might expect. They are very lucky to have this chef. I did try two of the beers and both were pretty good. I would say if you want to try some craft beer on Tybee Island, this is your place. Literally, the only brewery there, which is surprising. But it's a good option. Regarding the food, I wouldn't go there if I was looking for a nice sit down restaurant to eat. But if you happen to be looking for craft beer they also have good food! read more

Back River Brewery - grilled cheese and soup - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Best view at the entrance to Tybee! Good tunes and good beer. Go up the stairs and order the beer cheese pretzel first. You NEED to try the Coconut Cannonball, it's like dessert in a beer tap. I could smell the smoker cooking food on the menu so we came back the next day when we were hungry. You will not regret it. They even have USB charger at the bar tables and an outdoor area. read more

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Food was great and the staff were so friendly. We went there with our 7 year old for a late lunch. The prime rib sandwich and brisket quesadilla were a welcomed meal after some subpar meals! read more

Great food and beer. Friendly service...good atmosphere....my only complaint is it was difficult to eat my meal with plastic knife and fork... read more

Back River Brewery - Black Lager - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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My wife and I were in Savannah for a long weekend vacation and took a shuttle out to the beach town of Tybee Island. We found that there was one brewery on the island, so I had to try it. It is upstairs over a Mexican restaurant and some locals were smoking on the outside railing. We entered and there are about 8 beers on tap. I ordered a fruity wheat to start, that was really good and an IPA after that. The lady manning the bar was super nice and I bought a couple of stickers to add to my collection. We hung around for about 20 minutes and enjoyed my beer. Cool little place to have a couple of beers on a warm day. They have food as well, but we did not order any. Tybee is a fun little beach town that remined me a little bit of Key West. read more

Back River Brewery - Stickers - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Small Town Get Down has a great balance of hops & smooth apricot flavor... went down nicely Brightside Black Lager... a fantastic rendition of a Guinness Overall, super impressed with the quality of beer in this small outfit. Server was helpful & a ton of good vibes at this spot. Add to your list if on the js read more

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Stopped in on the way to the tree lighting & we're so glad we did! Server was awesome to talk to. Food was amazing & beer was great! Small brewery with live music on Fridays & Saturdays & trivia on Tuesdays. Will absolutely be back. read more

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Very crowded on Sunday. Had to wait a bit for our meal, but was well worth the wait. The craft brews were wonderful. The food could not have been better. The meal was created with care and skill. The food was beautifully plated. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors were artfully combined. Our table had the BBQ sliders, the smoked beet salad with a side of smoked turkey and the smoked turkey BLT. Every bite was a delight. The staff could not have been nicer. Felt like you went over to a friends for lunch. The chef personally delivered his creations to your table. We will be going back for lunch again today. Can't wait to try the caprese!! read more

We were looking for a craft brewery and found the only one on Tybee above a Mexican restaurant. Almost missed it, but glad we didn't! Bartender was great and working his tail off, along with the cook. I was the DD and let the hubby do the drinking for the two of us. He had two flights that contained all eight beers on tap and really enjoyed them all. We shared the prime rib sandwich and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good, flavorful sandwich. For dessert, we shared the caramel cinnamon roll. Jaws dropped open as it was brought our way. AMAZING! If you're looking for high-end food with top notch ingredients in a super casual setting, you have to stop here. You won't be disappointed! read more

Wow! What a great Yelp find on Tybee. We came for the day and wanted to grab some lunch. Yelp to the rescue! I came upon this small brewery that serves really good food! The beer was very good. But the food was amazing! The Thai flatbread was so good we had to try to recreate it at home. Everything was really good. Great service, great beer and good food. What else do you need? Live music? Oh, they had that too when we were there! read more

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Stopped in while staying in Tybee for a quick day drinking session. The place is super laid back, music was jazzy while we were there and it just had an overall chill vibe. The decor is a craft brewery, so mostly a bar top with a couple barrel table tops. We didn't have any but the food looked and smelled amazing. The bartender was super attentive and we never wanted for a drink, he was all over it. The beers. Something Different, a Pilsner, a little more hoppy than a standard pils but honestly a good beer. If you aren't big on craft beers, this is your beer. Move Beach, Get Out the Whale (lot of name for a small beer). It's an 8.2% so you get a tiny glass but it packs a punch with flavor. If you like juicy IPAs you'll like it. Marsh Puppy Tropical Mango was good, not hoppy. It tasted similar to a Blue Moon, but individual in its own right. Stay Put Puft Stout which I kept thinking was Stay Puft Put Stout because my brain couldn't keep the P words straight. This one was good, but one was enough for me. It had a strong marshmallow smell and that was the first flavor I got. After a few sips though it was a little more like a butter pecan flavor. Overall, a great stop and worth it for a few beers. The food looks terrific but I won't be able to convince you as I didn't try any. The prices aren't all tourist gougey so that was a great change from some of the places we visited here. Pop upstairs and try it out if you're nearby, you won't regret it. read more

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Food and drinks were excellent! Selection could be wider,but what was offered was supreme!

Beer: 4/5 - not every beer is a hit (and we tried them all) but there are some serious gems at this brewery! Atmosphere: 5/5 fabulous. We happened to come at a time when they had a live musician. It provided a wonderful ambiance and really helped us to get to know the space. Price: 5/5 on point. Extremely reasonable. Service: 5/5 fabulous! Our bartender was a pro and managed an entire bar full of patrons by herself with poise! read more

Back River Brewery - Beer flight - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Great little spot. Excellent beer. Good food. The bartender was awesome. Hope to visit again soon. read more

Back River Brewery - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

We would have walked right past this place if it weren't recommended to us by a local as we were having lunch. Located on the 2nd floor of a restaurant, it's not the most obvious location but is a not-to-miss spot the next time you visit Tybee Island. The beers are seasonal and rotating, but on this particular visit I enjoyed the lager, which was perfectly light and refreshing on a warm fall day. My friends enjoyed the stout and gose. We also purchased some fun merchandise stickers to take home. We didn't enjoy any food as we'd just had lunch, but they had a full menu that looked appetizing. They have a Touchtunes jukebox system if you want to play your favorite song, and feature food and event specials (like trivia) throughout the week to keep you entertained. We had really nice service at the bar, and we would absolutely not hesitate to visit here again. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch. We got caprese salad and Thai chicken Naan. I was skeptical of the place since atmosphere was very casual, located on the second floor of a Mexican restaurant. Food turned out to be absolutely delicious!! Service was fast and friendly. read more

So thrilled to visit. We have walked past several times just based on parking lot view. This is a hidden gem of Tybee. We had an amazing Ribeye sandwich. No sides and a bit pricey but I'm sure all part of a new venture. The interior with floor to ceiling windows was lovely and a very bright surprise ! Thank you for having us we will be back ! read more

Back River Brewery - Ribeye sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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We chose Back River Brewery due to the highly rated Yelp Reviews. It is located on the upper level of a building. Upon entering, we weren't sure if we were in the right place; it felt a little unkempt. It offered high top seating only. The food menu was small, yet seemed promising (due to the other Yelp reviews). The kitchen staff were friendly and the food was outstanding; we were pleasantly surprised. for the food (alone)! read more

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Shipwrecked Coconut brown Ale hit the spot!!! 90 degree out and glad we stopped by. Friendly bartender was a bonus read more

Back River Brewery - Beer menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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Beer was on point, and food was phenomenal! They're really doing it right. Highly recommend! read more

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I really enjoyed this place today. Me and my boyfriend got a flight. He enjoyed the drinks, the Blood Orange the most. Our server had great recommendations. We got the prime rib melt and pork sliders. The pork sliders were so flavorful, great coleslaw as well. Cute bar seating, I would visit again. read more

Back River Brewery - Prime Rib Melt & BRB Pork Sliders - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

Great food! Cannot remember the chefs name but he was so nice & the food was 10/10, specifically the brisket quesadilla! Good beer and live music too! read more

Back River Brewery - Quesadilla - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

LAWDY!! This is a hidden gem on TYBEE!! Its sits above a Mexican restaurant's on the islands northern end. Not a big place so get there early for dinner! First the beers are spot on! Had both the Oyster Stout and the lager...excellent!!! I had the brisket quesadilla OMG.....perfect flavor profile. Definitely big enough for 2 for Lunch ...I ate half for dinner myself and my hubby finished it AFTER his to die for smoked prime rib Sammy! All I can say is go get ya some!!! read more

Nice small brewery that offered a few standard beer types. I personally liked the coco stout. There's a small area outside with a few stools. Inside bar seating and some tables. You can see the brewing area and food prep area. Having brewers among us, lots of questions were asked about their process, but the owner isn't the brewer. read more

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We absolutely loved everything we ate. It's not bar food, the chef is a genius and we enjoyed this as a favorite place on Tybee.

Fabulous food (extra peanut sauce!) and friendly efficient service. Dive bar with wonderful food and beer.

Very unique brewery as it is located on the second floor of structure where the first floor is dedicated to a wholly separate restaurant business... The brewery is on the eastbound side of US80 leading into Tybee Island Beach, before the big 'right turn' sending you to the main area that is the beach front. So, it's easy access into the parking lot and easy access out as there's a traffic light right there to make an easy left if you are wanting to leave the island. The second floor location is quaint (in a good way). Though the space is small, they actually have a nice sized bar and room for more table than what they have now. So decent room for growth. On this particular day, a Sunday, it was busier than I expected, which as a good thing. Service was super friendly and attentive and seemed genuinely engaged when making the small talk or conversation we had - which was really nice - as I was there on my own. Their beer selection was really good - a nice variety of lagers, ales, a sour, and some stouts. I enjoyed their ales particularly the one made with mango. Prices are reasonable, and they had plenty of stickers to choose from (a plus in my book.) Anyway, I always thought Tybee Island and beach needed a brewery and this one will represent the area quite well... read more

Wow another hidden gem on Tybee!!! We'd been told the beer and smoked meats were good but wow. The caprese salad with farm fresh tomatoes, mozzarella pesto/basaltic glaze and fresh crispy bacon was fantastic. The Berry salad was great and the smoked prime rib sandwich incredible not to mention the bong water ipa was spot on. Highly recommend trying out Back River Brewery that also has big and well placed TVs for a great sporting event too! read more

Back River Brewery - Smoked Prime Rib Sammi - Beer Bar Near Me - Tybee Island, Georgia

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