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COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL
The Actual Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

1. The Actual Brewing Company

655 N James Rd, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 11 tips and reviews

rebecca b.rebecca b: Really cool small place. Feels like hanging out in someone's living room. Old arcade games. Decent brews. Even a lite beer!

Barley's Brewing Company Ale House #1 is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

2. Barley's Brewing Company Ale House #1

8.5
467 N High St (btwn Spruce & Vine), Columbus, OH
Gastropub · 88 tips and reviews

Gina C.Gina Cristofani: Blood thirst wheat is amazing!

The Brew Brothers is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

3. The Brew Brothers

7.9
6000 S High St, Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Thr Rogen Beer is great

BrewDog Franklinton is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

4. BrewDog Franklinton

8.8
463 W Town St, Columbus, OH
Beer Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Jen C.Jen Cunningham: The upstairs outdoor patio is a great space. Their tangerine session is one of the best, most flavorful sessions I’ve had.

BrewDog USA is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

5. BrewDog USA

9.0
96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH
Brewery · 21 tips and reviews

Benjamin R.Benjamin Rowley: Great place to grab a beer and some food! Check out the beer Museum.

Buck’s Taproom is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

6. Buck’s Taproom

993 Mount Vernon Rd, Newark, OH
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Their original porter was the best of the flight

Buckeye Lake Brewery is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

7. Buckeye Lake Brewery

9.1
5176 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

Trevor L.Trevor Luther: It's all good!! Fresh brewed beer you can't go wrong!

Combustion Brewery & Taproom is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

8. Combustion Brewery & Taproom

8.4
80 W Church St, Pickerington, OH
Brewery · South Columbus · 2 tips and reviews

Paul A.Paul Alexander: Plenty of room but very few TVs. They have a lot of beers to choose from 18 - 20 on tap

Dalton Union Winery and Brewery is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

9. Dalton Union Winery and Brewery

7.6
21100 Shirk Rd, Marysville, OH
Wine Bar · 2 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: beer was great. ciders were on the sweet side

Dank House Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

10. Dank House Brewing Company

7.8
161 Forry St, Newark, OH
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Specializing in IPAs. 3 of their beers on tap

Double Edge Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

11. Double Edge Brewing Company

158 W Chestnut St (Columbus Street), Lancaster, OH
Brewery · 1 tip
Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

12. Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus

8.1
161 N High St, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 67 tips and reviews

Alisha B.Alisha Bicknell: Call ahead or make a reservation in advance to avoid a wait- 614.228.0500

Elevator 13th Floor Tap Room is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

13. Elevator 13th Floor Tap Room

165 N 4th St (Spring St), Columbus, OH
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

John O.John Obeid: Pretty cool place, they have games, corn hole, table soccer and shuffle board, decent beer

Endeavor Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

14. Endeavor Brewing Company

7.9
909 W 5th Ave (Edgehill Rd.), Columbus, OH
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

David A.David Adell: The bartenders are friendly and Bob Ross seams to be playing on the TV every time I’m there. Big Plus

Four String Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

15. Four String Brewing

985 W 6th Ave, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 14 tips and reviews

Kenneth S.Kenneth Sherrill: Great beers... most are on the stronger and hoppsy side but very well made.

Four String Hauge Ave is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

16. Four String Hauge Ave

660 N Hauge, Columbus, OH
Bar · 5 tips and reviews

David A.David Adell: Make sure you take the tour. Fun fun fun

Grove City Brewing Co is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

17. Grove City Brewing Co

7.3
3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

Collins K.Collins Kane: I love the Golden Spoke imperial wheat. Very friendly staff.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

18. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

401 N Front St, Ste 120, Columbus, OH
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Jonathan W.Jonathan Whitcraft: Your mom drinks here

Homestead Beer Co. is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

19. Homestead Beer Co.

8.3
811 Irving Wick Dr W, Heath, OH
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen M: Can't go wrong with Homestead beer, and it's affordable too.

Hofbräuhaus Columbus is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

20. Hofbräuhaus Columbus

8.9
800 Goodale Blvd (Yard St), Grandview Heights, OH
Bavarian Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Ken G.Ken Gross: Great time. Sunday they had live music. Food was fresh and tasty. Beer choices original and good. Great atmosphere. Good service. A part of a bucket list to visit as many Hofbräuhaus across the world.

Hoof Hearted Brewery & Kitchen is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

21. Hoof Hearted Brewery & Kitchen

850 N 4th St (1st Ave), Columbus, OH
Gastropub · Italian Village · 18 tips and reviews

Jen C.Jen Cunningham: Their taphouse is a cool space. Always excellent beers—especially IPAs.

Ill Mannered Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

22. Ill Mannered Brewing Company

8.3
38 Grace Dr, Powell, OH
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Their double IPA is very good

Kindred Artisan Ales is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

23. Kindred Artisan Ales

505 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH
Brewery · East Columbus · 5 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Great craft beer. Golden Strong Ale is solid.

Knotty Pine Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

24. Knotty Pine Brewing

7.4
1765 W 3rd Ave (Westwood Ave), Grandview Heights, OH
Gastropub · 8 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Ayers: These folks know their beers and they are very friendly and helpful. Try the Peach Wheat, it is amazing! Glad they offered it, not one I would have tried on my own.

Land-Grant Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

25. Land-Grant Brewing Company

9.4
424 W Town St (Lucas St), Columbus, OH
Brewery · 19 tips and reviews

rebecca b.rebecca b: Great location close to downtown. Big inside area. Food trucks outside. Nice variety of brews. Packed on weekends and for games.

Land-Grant Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

26. Land-Grant Brewing Company

6.3
4600 International Gtwy (Concourse B), Columbus, OH
Brewery · Port Columbus International Airport · 3 tips and reviews

Colin N.Colin Nelson: Great brews on tap, very good sandwiches. Solid spot to kill a layover in Columbus! Outlets pretty much all over the bar.

Lineage Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

27. Lineage Brewing

2971 North High St, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 15 tips and reviews

Mark N.Mark Nixon: Craft beer, growler fills, flights, ambience.

Loose Rail Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

28. Loose Rail Brewing

8.5
37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

Todd D.Todd DeVolld: Excellent atmosphere, great beer and friendly employees. Follow them on Instagram for timely info on stuff that's happening.

North High Brewing Co Taproom & Brewery is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

29. North High Brewing Co Taproom & Brewery

1288 N High St (at E 6th Ave), Columbus, OH
Beer Bar · 40 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lydy: Brew your own beer using their ingredients and equipment with their brewmasters. Choose from many varieties. Approx 15 gallons of beer for $175.00 a steal!

Pigskin Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

30. Pigskin Brewing Company

81 Mill St, Gahanna, OH
Brewery · Gahanna Commercial Center, Gahanna, OH · 15 tips and reviews

JR F.JR Fetters: New brewmaster completely turned this place around. The beer is excellent now! Top 10 in Columbus, could even say Top 5

Platform Beer Co Columbus is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

31. Platform Beer Co Columbus

408 N 6th St, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

Brett p.Brett payne: Very basic inside but they have a lot of brew you can only get here.

Pretentious Barrel House is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

32. Pretentious Barrel House

745 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews

Michael N.Michael Nauth: Best sour beers I've ever had. Very cool facility.

Ram Restaurant & Brewery is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

33. Ram Restaurant & Brewery

6632 Longshore St, Dublin, OH
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews
Random Precision Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

34. Random Precision Brewing Company

2365 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews
Restoration Brew Worx is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

35. Restoration Brew Worx

7.6
25 N Sandusky St (Winter St), Delaware, OH
Brewery · 8 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Good craft beer, especially the Simple, an English mild ale. Try the pretzels with ale cheese.

Rockmill Tavern is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

36. Rockmill Tavern

503 S Front St (W. Livingston Ave.), Columbus, OH
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

Meredith M.Meredith Miles: Make sure you ask staff to recommend a beer pairing for any one of the delicious menu items - you won't be disappointed!

Rockmill Brewery is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

37. Rockmill Brewery

8.9
5705 Lithopolis Rd NW, Lancaster, OH
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews

Samir N.Samir Nazir: It is a beautiful place with lots of delicious Belgian beers

Seventh Son Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

38. Seventh Son Brewing

9.1
1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 44 tips and reviews

adam s.adam schweigert: Now serving 4 of their own beers. Their namesake beer Seventh Son, an American strong ale, is an excellent choice. The Old Stone Fort, an oat brown ale, is also tasty.

Sideswipe Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

39. Sideswipe Brewing

2419 Scioto Harper Dr, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

Mark N.Mark Nixon: Craft beer, beer flights, growler fills. Owner is there to pour a pint & talk shop. Very friendly! Diamond in the rough microbrewery.

Smokehouse Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

40. Smokehouse Brewing Company

1130 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH
BBQ Joint · 41 tips and reviews

J H.J Hamlin: Come for firkin Friday - every fri a special brew at special price from 3 pm till tapped out

Staas Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

41. Staas Brewing Company

8.9
31 W Winter St (Franklin St.), Delaware, OH
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Golden Delicious is a must try. One of, if not the best craft brewery's in the Columbus area.

Temperance Row Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

42. Temperance Row Brewing

8.4
41 N State St, Westerville, OH
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

Dave R.Dave Reyburn: Nitro-infused Scottish ale alone is everything is worth it. Small beer list but quality > quantity. Menu rocks- pub food with non-greasy surprises like smoked salmon on baguette.

Three Tigers Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

43. Three Tigers Brewing Company

8.1
140 N Prospect St (at College St), Granville, OH
Beer Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Wm B.Wm Behrendt: Cool spot- but the rotating beers on tap are better than the ones they brew (tough competition- 3 floyds, Maine beer co, etc)

Trek Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

44. Trek Brewing Company

1486 Granville Rd, Newark, OH
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Well executed craft beer

Wolf's Ridge Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

45. Wolf's Ridge Brewing

8.6
215 N 4th St (Hickory), Columbus, OH
Brewery · 62 tips and reviews

Stephanie L.Stephanie Livingston: N2 the night beer is delicious. Food can be pricey. The mussels where a good deal and plenty for a small plate. Arugula salad was okay. The fingerling potatoes outta sight with lots of garlic. Yummy

Zaftig Brewing Co. is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

46. Zaftig Brewing Co.

8.1
7020 Huntley Rd Ste A, Columbus, OH
Brewery · Worthington · 4 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Love the high gravity beers

Zaftig Brewing Co. is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

47. Zaftig Brewing Co.

7.2
545 Schrock Rd, Worthington, OH
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

Craig A.Craig Addison: Wow!! Cute lil place to sip a few beers and shoot the shit with friends. But be wary these will knock you on your butt if you're not careful.

Zauber Brewing Co. is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

48. Zauber Brewing Co.

909 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 24 tips and reviews

Ashly P.Ashly Priest: Super generous on the pour, and even if your growler is from some where else they'll still fill it up!

Antiques On High is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

49. Antiques On High

8.8
714 S High St, Columbus, OH
Brewery · 7 tips and reviews

John C.John Clem: The sour beers are amazing!

Brewdog Dog House Hotel is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

50. Brewdog Dog House Hotel

8.1
96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH
Hotel · South Columbus · 2 tips and reviews
Galena Brewing Company is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

51. Galena Brewing Company

5901 Chandler Court Suite B, Westerville, OH
Brewery · No tips or reviews
Taft’s Brewpourium is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

52. Taft’s Brewpourium

440 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Beer Bar · Franklinton · 1 tip
Zaftig Brewing is one of COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL.

53. Zaftig Brewing

119 E 5th Ave (Summitt St), Columbus, OH
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews