Popped in for a pre dinner happy hour with my coworkers -- super fun and chill vibe, bartenders were both cool guys. Doors were open and we had a nice breeze on a sunny Nashville afternoon. They have a little bit of wine, but stick with the major beer options or liquor. Simple cocktail or ice/neat options, but there's something for everyone. Plenty of seating space, indoor or out -- and drinks for all. There's also ciders if you're looking for a gluten free option. read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Elijah Craig - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came by on a Sunday evening. I'm a craft beer drinker. Instead of breweries sometimes it's nice to be in a bar focused on craft beers. The other patrons here were friendly+ welcoming. One of the regulars even bought me a shot. First beer was a sweet baby Java which is a coffee porter. Gave me right what I was expecting with lots of coffee flavor. The next beer I got was Stiegel Radler Raspberry Himberee. Sure is a mouthful. This beer was very fruity and not much alcohol content. Bartender was nice to talk to. If I lived in Nashville I'd certainly be back!! read more

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I don't even know how to explain this place properly because it's not really a bar to me it's more like a safe place you accidentally find and then never stop coming back to.This is where all the Gulch foodservice people end up after work. Where you come to breathe, complain about customers, laugh about how brutal the day was, and remember you're still human. It feels like a secret little world that only people in the industry really understand.The people are what make it.Alex is one of those humans who just knows how to talk to you whether you need support, distraction, or just someone who actually listens without trying to fix you. Conversations there feel grounding in the best way.Christian... if you ask for a shot, be prepared. You don't get a shot, you get a glass of vodka. No questions, no judgment. Just respect.And Jess.Jess is everything.She's not just a bartender. She's the friend who sings with you when you need to sing, gives workout advice when you're spiraling, helps with relationships, life decisions, Slavic friend drama, literally anything. She always has ideas. Always has solutions. She gets you. Because of her I want to walk in every single day which is tragic, because she only works once a week and life is cruel.Stevie will casually remind you of your beauty and power when you didn't even know you needed it. And Kiernan Stevie's husband is honestly the soul of the place. That grounding energy that makes everything feel warm and alive.Trivia nights are chaos in the best way.If you work in the Gulch and haven't been here yet, you're missing out. This isn't just somewhere you grab a drink it's where you land when the day beats you up. Back home humor version: Life is hard. Hops & Crafts gives you a drink and says, "You'll survive." And honestly? You do. read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Bartender and guest - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I really had high hopes for this place after reading the Yelp reviews. Great list of beer. That was not the problem. Where it fell short was on everything else. The bartender was unenthusiastic at best. When I asked if they served flights, which seemed to be referenced in numerous photos and menu boards in the photos posted here, the answer was, "No, we don't have that now." Okay, not now. Is there a time for that? "No, only when the ABV might be..." What? You are not even giving me a real answer. Okay, maybe I am being misunderstood, what is the smallest pour? "A pint." Okay, I guess I will pick something out then. Yes, he did offer a taste before buying, but that's not what I was looking for. Also, here on Yelp I see a photo of a pizza. Food listed on the menu. Even small bites are listed in the reviews. Yeah, we don't do food. Yes, it wasn't busy. It was easy to get in and grab a pint in peace. However, if you are looking for a little more than that it seems like you might be disappointed. The thing is, the answers I got to my questions were so loose I don't know if the experience would be different on a different day, a different time, or if there was a full moon out. read more

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Literally such a great time! Jessie is the actual best! she made us feel so welcome coming from the west coast. Also you HAVE TO TRY THE FRUIT PEBBLES WHITE TEA SHOT!!! read more

My wife and I ordered 8 ounce ciders each and the girl charged us $23! Unbelievable! Beware of this place!

So love the new owner at Hops Crafts - we had a few general customer service issues in past - but now new team is customer focused!! So 7pm customer service vibe is great and now wine - the entire family is happy!!! So many good drafts in the gulch - a local bar in the neighborhood!! Wed night and outdoor entertainment - the guitarist was great - Mr James Hatem - great talent and sound. Nice chat with him as we drank outside. So new owners ... maybe put a clap board on sidewalk saying you have live entertainment or move them to corner so you can see when you walk up (vs around the corner). And add heat lamps !!! The entertainment was really good but pay attention to details so everyone coming in hears the talent - maybe speakers inside? Love Hop and Crafts - read more

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Cute, small spot with a few tables & lots of drink options. Came with a friend group and played some games while having a few drinks. Can't hold a bunch of people, but good for a more intimate outing. Tasty, rotating beer/cider options. A few choices for snacks, but nothing to rave about. read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - a pint of beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Jessie was the absolute best server, she was the nicest person, talked with us, and even gave us a free drink because we were at bonnaro and it was cancelled. She made the best drinks and literally made us feel at home. Love her ! read more

This place is great!!! My bestfriend and I found this on one of our Nashville trips and it has become a staple on our trips. The bartenders are great specially AP and Jessie. They're super friendly and inviting. definitely recommend checking it out if you' re in the area. read more

Love this place! It's such a great local community and I always feel welcomed. AP, Jessy, Will, Alex, Lela, and Christian are amazing bartenders. read more

Low key, cute hole on the wall . Street parking as far as I am aware of, I do not live in this state and I was not driving so I cannot be very useful for that info at the moment and I apologize.. Bartender attentive, friendly and amazingly knowledgeable of the brew served there. I do not drink beer, but I advise him, he got me and what I was all about, he pointed me the right way for sure. not like other breweries where they serve you another kind of fruity beer, this guy hit the spot with his suggestion. The below was the "beer" I fell in love with. Stiedl radler- like a shandy and super sweet just like I love, I am all about the sweet so this was the best choice ever, fruity, sweet and I could not top drinking it. This place is small and the beer is cheap, the staff is awesome, this is definitely a place to visit when here in the neighborhood. read more

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Brandon's insights & service was amazing and the craft beer offering was great! Highly recommend read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - taps and craft on draft - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A very cozy and cool little bar tucked into the Gulch! A friend and I popped for awhile in on a night out. We wanted to try some new places and have a chill night, Hops & Crafts kicked it off just right. We both ordered a stout off the menu, excellent quality and pour. We also ordered the pretzel and beer cheese to get something on our tummies. I wish I would have snapped a picture, but I was too busy devouring, excellent choice! It seems the bar offers board games and other chill activities to pass the time with friends. There is a outdoor seating area for warmer nights. Great customer service and...Covid rules were being politely enforced! Definitely a place worth checking out. read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Hops & Crafts is a cute little beer bar located in the Gulch near a bunch of other poppin' spots. When we went in on a Sunday, they were playing a NFL game so my friend was happy. Personally I could take it or leave it but if you're looking for a place with TVs, this is it. They have a good variety of beer types on tap plus a good number of local drinks which was my main aim coming here. They were out of a couple of beers listed which was slightly disappointing but everything I decided on in my flight of 6 was decent to delicious. I think the flight of 6 ran us $13. They do a "Hoppy Hour" har har har M-F from 3-6pm where pints are $1 off. They also do specials on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Friendly bartender and very chill craft beer room full of games with a couple of outdoor tables. Really liked this small taproom. read more

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For all you hop heads that like great draft selections, knowledgeable staff, and a non corporate feel, look no further. This was my first stop (of many) in Nashville and I'm very pleased it went that way. I was able to try great local beers and get the inside scoop on places to go/things to try. Hops has daily specials ranging from discounted select drafts to 1/2 off flights, among others. They have a constant rotation of beer, one keg kicks another takes its place. This is a great place to scope out when you want a calmer atmosphere, great service and a quality beer selection so drop by and give em a try. Pro Tip: Look for the bucket of free beer swag. read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stumbled upon this chill, amazing, craft beer heaven. After lunch we were waking around looking for places to grab a drink. It was a perfect, toasty 80 degrees out so I wanted a place where I could sit outside. This place had exactly what I was looking for, great beers and out door seating. You go inside and order your drink from the bar. There was a few seats inside and a couple outside. I ordered a deliciously refreshing local wheat beer. This place is very chill, there are tvs inside, there are board games on a shelf, they are pet friendly and the price for a beer was decent. Cute place. I was glad to have been able to stop in. read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

If you are looking to get away from the Honky Tonk's and droves of screaming parties cruising by on buses, then head to the Gulch and pop into this place! We ended up here through a recommendation to hit the Gulch, and we wanted a chill place that didn't come with a 45 minute wait that served small bites and good beer...and luckily we found just that in Hops and Crafts! Coming from Atlanta, taprooms are a thing of obsession for us, so we were really excited to see this place! It is located on 12th street, sitting at the end of a small "shopping center" that features a beverage store and urban real estate office. Its quite a small establishment, but is laid out quite well. You enter through the patio, which features 3 - 4 tables and enters directly into the taproom via a garage door or normal entry door for when the weather isn't super great. The taproom features a bar that seats 6, and a combination of 2, 4 and 6 top tables. Additionally, there are a few TV's, and the bartenders are pretty chill with changing the channel for you. The beers are detailed on a rotating digital screen and while I cant recall the exact number, there were quite a few taps, easily pushing 15 - 20 different beers from all over the country. All the beers are pretty evenly priced at $8 per pint. Daily specials are also something to be noted, as at least 6 days of the week feature a good deal from "2 pints and a pretzel for $16" to "$ off Tennessee Beers". Saturday is the only day that does not feature a daily deal, which makes sense. I ended up with an Icelandic White beer, while my partner got a Spiked Rootbeer. We both enjoyed! In addition to beer, they offer a small menu of appetizer style foods from pizza to pretzels to a meat plate. As mentioned above, they even include the food as a daily special with one day featuring discounted apps! We ended up pairing our beers with a large soft pretzel with cheese sauce and grain mustard. It was nothing special, but definitely hit the spot. Since we have established that the beer is good, the layout and ambiance are nice and the food is decent, I wanted to touch base on the service. Due to the size of the place, it seems that they always have one bartender on shift. They serve as the bartender, server and cook. So, be patient with whomever is behind the bar! The way it works is everyone places their order(s) at the bar, and then once ready the bartender will bring to you at your table. During our visit, the bartender was a tall, bald gent, I wish I would have caught his name because he was wonderful! He was excited to help, patient with your questions and was genuinely pumped to talk about the beers! He constantly walked through the taproom checking on the patrons to ensure they were good, always asking "can I get you another pint?" and when someone said yes, he was quick to talk through the beers and offer his recommendations. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot and will certainly be back when in the Music City! In addition, it definitely made my recommendation list as well! read more

Awesome service and great selection of craft beer! Brandon was amazing and gave excellent recommendations based on our likes.

Just left this place. This is where our day started and could not have been a better place. Great selection of brews on tap and a greater selection of people who served us. Thank you for your generosity, hospitality, good brews and great conversations. This Cali couple appreciated your friendliness. read more

Pretty good beer selection and the pizza sticks are tasty. Good service and very friendly.

Great spot in the Gulch to take a pause from shopping (or avoid altogether). Great beers on tap and the bartender is helpful and friendly. Great time! read more

Like I've already written in Yelp reviews for a couple other taprooms back home in CA... In a more perfect World, every town has a good taproom. Hops & Crafts is certainly moving Nashville towards this Utopian vision. I was in town for Yelp Spring Break 2014 & arrived a couple days early to check out the scene on my own. After settling into my hotel room, my 1st priority was finding good beer nearby. The Beer Gods smiled graciously upon me as Hops & Crafts was but a short walk from my hotel. My 1st night in Nashville, I managed to get here right before closing time. Even though they were about to close, the beertender had no problem serving me a sampler flight & a pint after. I ended up hanging out while he prepped to shut the place down for the night. Drinking my beers & having a great conversation about Nashville, hot chicken &, of course, beers. While I was in town, I came back a few more times. All of the staff I met here were super cool & very friendly. My visits to Hops & Crafts were also a voyage of discovery. Being from CA, the vast majority of beers I've had fresh are West Coast. Hops & Crafts' taps were mostly local TN & Midwest beers. It was fun & fascinating to try out beers from brewers who have a different approach from what I'm used to. Great beers, great staff, Hops & Crafts just made the World a little bit more perfect. read more

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So if we only stayed here for 1 drink I think the rating may have been a 2. I don't know if the bartender just woke up? However soon (possibly the owner or another bartender) showed up with so much flair and more people came in, and they started interacting with everyone and then soon we found quirky little things around this smaller space that made us laugh and the bartenders started talking shop about beer and other drinks and it became such a different place. So glad we stayed for another drink! Small place, great variety of beer and cocktails! Didn't try any food. Worth a stop if visiting the gulch! read more

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I'm a couple of years too late in coming to/reviewing this spot. Although it was my first time at H&C, I am past the point of my life where I drink beer. So... why go to a beer bar? Because it's a fairly popular drinking hole in the city and I'd never been. Plus, the menu boasts cider, hard root beer and kombucha. So, I thought, all would be well even if I wasn't having a cold wheat beer on a mid-spring evening. I thought. Don't get me wrong: the place was/is fine but it didn't knock my socks off. To start, the online menu and the menu at the location don't match up. There's no boozy kombucha. There's no Gnarley Grove cider. My buddy didn't find the lagers he came to drink. This wasn't starting well. It's a bummer to head to a place expecting one thing and not delivering on much of any of it. Left without my a or b selection, I went with the hard root beer. In other reviews I'd read complaints about a dirty line. I can't speak to how H&C keep their taproom but I have to admit that I hadn't had a hard root beer that had such an unusual mouthfeel and aftertaste... and I've had that hard root beer before. The taproom is fairly small and we're finally heading into patio weather so my friend and I took our drinks outside. The table hadn't been cleaned in a long time. It was visibly grimy, gritty to the touch and reeked of the discarded cigarette butts that adorned the table top. Yeah, it was as appealing as it sounds. I powered through and concentrated on the conversation rather than everything else but I was embarrassed to have suggested this place. As it was, we left our drinks unfinished and went to another establishment. H&C could have been a *lot* better. My experience was nothing I'd rush to recreate. As far as the service goes... it was fine. Our bartender wasn't rude but she didn't jump at the chance to be our new best friend... which is fine. She served us drinks and left things at that. read more

fun place to grab a beer and play some games any day of the week! Bartender great and gave us some recs on both beer and games. Had a lot of fun and would come back! read more

Part of me hates to let everyone know how great it is here cuz it's our favorite local spot. But they always have a great lineup of fabtastic beers (32 taps) and the bartenders are just awesome. Caroline is the best - always makes us feel at home and has the best vibe. Always great service. If you want to grab a slice of real Nashville where the locals go, this is the place. Just the best !! read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Great English porter for one of their 32 taps focused on great local beers. - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Hops & Crafts is OUR PLACE. We live about 5 hours away and try to come to Nashville several times a year. Each trip we easily spend 2-3 hours per day sitting in Hops & Crafts, it is definitely our GO TO place in the Nashville area! We spend more time at this one place than anywhere else there because we love it so much. The brews, the staff (shout out to Cassie!) and the patrons are always enjoyable. It is a super chill relaxing laid back place and we love it more than anything else in the area! read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Delicious kombucha draft - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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During my recent stay in Nashville, I came across this spot by accident & my experience here- as well as The Gulch in general- was very pleasant & yet another cool spot I discovered in Music City! Their draft selection is unique with lots of local & regional crafts to choose from, & the staff is very attentive. I sampled more beers than I actually ordered & they passed no judgement! They close at midnight but will keep going past that if the patrons are still inside finishing up their brews. read more

Awesome service!! Lindsay was great!! 10/10 recommend!! :) Most fun we had while we were visiting Nashville!!!!

I wish they didn't get rid of Mark, he was half of the reason I went here... Other than that, this place is definitely worth a stop-in if you're walking around the gulch. Great beer selection. Very relaxed environment. Great location. Note for owner: Keep putting Saugatuck stouts on tap. They're some of my favorite and are hard to find elsewhere. Been very happy to see them on your draft list over the past couple of months. That Blueberry Maple Stout is absurdly good!! read more

We used to frequent this place a couple times per week but don't think we'll be visiting much any more, and definitely not when the owner is working. He is very unprofessional and doesn't know how to treat his customers. The two women who usually work there are great but we always have issues when the owner is around. To start, on our most recent trip we grabbed a seat on the patio and my girlfriend brought her ID and my ID inside to get us both a beer. We understand in this city even if you are a regular, IDs are a requirement. But for the owner here, having an ID was not enough... We moved to Nashville a few months ago and still have out of state IDs, which I guess could be a red flag at a college bar but this is the Gulch and I'm bald and nearing 30. He "confiscated" my ID and told my girlfriend we could only have it back if I came in and got it to prove it was actually me. Wut? Secondly, we wanted to watch football and can't see TVs from the patio. We had our dog with us but decided to go inside anyways. He always lets dogs in there, we see them in there all the time. We actually just walked by tonight and saw someone inside with a dog hanging out while chatting with this owner... Anyways, he told us we couldn't have our dog in there that day since it is technically a restaurant. But there was another dog in there right before we went in (and was in there for about 20 min because we were waiting for them to leave before going in with our dog). My suspicion is because I asked him to change one of the TV channels to a different game, which he didn't seem interested in doing, he told us we couldn't have our dog in there. Owners who treat customers like we were treated fail more often than not. Good luck to them. read more

Great rotating beer selection and they even have Creature Comforts! View and atmosphere is awesome too.

We almost had the place to ourselves on a Friday night!? Good selection of hoppiness, chill vibe, and tucked at the end of a small retail strip. read more

This taproom is small but a chill hangout. They have some great craft beer. Tuesdays are "Tennessee Tuesdays" in which all Tennessee beer is 1/2 off. Happy Hour is 3-6 so there's just enough time to grab a drink right after work. Location: Located by Turnip Truck, its right on 12th Ave on the corner. I mention the location because its in a good spot if you want to go get dinner afterwards or hit another bar there is lots in this area. Ambiance: They have some games and they also seem to be pet friendly. There's a small patio and a couple had their St. Bernard with them. It is definitely a comfortable spot. Overall good place and I would recommend! read more

I love this place! My husband and I are visiting Nashville for spring break and struggled to find dog friendly places with great beer (in 30 degree weather). We stopped here just to check it out, and unfortunately the outside warmers were out of propane. We thought our night was over, but a very kind man named Mark assured us that our time would be spent inside! The beer selection was great, but the service was what I remember the most. Games to play. TV's to watch. Beers to be consumed. Current drink: Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin. OH! And Tuesday's is 1/2 off Tennessee brews! read more

Hops & Crafts Taproom - Beer Bar Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is a fun taproom in the Gultch. We went as a party of three on a Saturday around 4pm. It was busy but we were still able to find a table. They have a good selection of beers and classify them into categories (blonde, IPA, Ciders, etc). They allowed you to try a few before you decided on your pint. You can also do samplers of different beers. They have a variety of games to play too - scrabble, battleship, cards, etc. It makes for a fun afternoon with friends. Their food menu is limited and we did not try anything through. Overall, good experience. Friendly staff, good selection. It is a little small inside though. read more

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For the Fourth of July, we were looking to bar hop all day and try out different kinds of local beer. With the help of other Yelp reviewers we came across this fantastic bar. We got their sampler and the girl that works there named, Kayla, was an enormous help for finding each beer that suited both of our different tastes. They had a wide range of beer selection to choose from as well. Not only was the beer good but so was the indoor and outdoor decor. The view was great outside and the inside was very clean with a chill vibe. If y'all are in town for whatever occasion, I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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I'm down with the H&C taproom. They have an electronic beer menu which really helps when trying to read the menu. They also have huge garage doors to let in the cool Nashville air, AND they are pet friendly. The beer menu is filled with the usual suspects with the typical TN beer crew. I tried to branch out and ordered a Green Flash Saison Diego. It was delightful and tangy. The food is from Coffee/Lunch and the menu consists of three items: Chicken salad sandwich, pimento cheese sandwich, and hummus and veggies. I'm hoping they expand the food just by a smidge, or they let in outside food. Grabbing a to go box from the Turnip Truck sounds like a perfect Wednesday evening. Overall, I think it's a welcome addition to the Gulch and I'm excited to see what beers they will carry in the future. read more

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Hops & Crafts has some of the best rotating draft lines in the gulch area, they do a great job of bringing in a variety of styles and breweries from many states. They have a nice big screen with beer descriptions and their prices are pretty generous especially compared to some of the other bars in the same area. They have a nice open patio (garage style door is open during good weather), a variety of unique board games and they have some good bar eats, my favorite is their buffalo chicken pizza made with franks hot sauce. Mark and his staff really know their beer and are good at helping people figure out what they like. I've been introduced to many new breweries here and being a beer rep myself that doesn't easily happen. Wednesday night is a Bell's sponsored euchre night with beer specials. I think you can come in and learn to play the first few Wednesdays then participate in the tournament the last Wednesday of the month. read more

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