You're in town for
Bragg Jam, great! There are tons of excellent bands on this year's line up and you've probably already charted your path between venues to see your favorites. Although I wouldn't recommend seeing bands specifically because the beer selection is good, it doesn't hurt to know where you can find a good beer or two. Here's a list of my favorites -
Best Venue Beer Selections
Hummingbird Taproom - One of downtown's live music mainstays, the Hummingbird offers 2 rotating craft taps.
Cox Capital Theater - The Cox recently came under the ownership of the Moonhanger Group (The Rookery, Dovetail), so you'll likely find a few craft options here.
Roasted Cafe and Lounge - Roasted offers a variety of bottled craft beer, including some Georgia breweries.
Twang - Hop a bus out to Payne City and you'll find a couple taps with craft beer options, as well as a few bottles.
Where to Grab a Beer Downtown
Downtown Grill - If you're looking to class things up a bit with a nice dinner, Downtown Grill offers a lengthy 2-page bottled beer list in addition to their great bourbon selection.
Lemongrass - At any given time, Lemongrass has 20-25 bottles on their list, covering everything from Georgia locals to Thai beers.
The Rookery - Perhaps the most dedicated to craft beer downtown, The Rookery fills all of its taps with craft beer in addition to a sturdy bottle list. Their farm-to-table upstairs counterpart, Dovetail, has a bottle list more focused on Belgian beers.
Bearfoot Tavern - Bearfoot has recently listed out their full bottle list, and it's big! You'll also find a few taps dedicated to craft options.
Most restaurants downtown now offer some craft options, as Maconites are becoming more familiar with the variety and quality of craft breweries. For a quick grab-and-go, you can snag a Terrapin or Sweetwater bottle with your slice of pizza at Doughboy. Feeling sushi? Have a Left Hand Juju Ginger at Ninja. You'll even find craft beer at the Greek Corner Deli!
And of course, try a Macon Music while you're in town. It's the official beer of Bragg Jam and it's brewed here! Just look for this tap handle.
