These 5 must-try breweries are perfect for beer lovers in the Myrtle Beach, SC area
With long sunny days and Lowcountry heat, summer is the perfect time to kick back with a cold beer. Whether you’re looking to spend a night out with friends or an afternoon with the family, breweries and taprooms are a great way to explore the local craft beer scene.
If you’re looking to drink local, check out these popular spots for craft beers brewed right here in Myrtle Beach.
New South Brewing
1109 Campbell St., Myrtle Beach
4.8/5 stars on Google with 339 reviews
A staple for beer lovers in Myrtle Beach for more than 25 years, New South Brewing features unique seasonal and year-round beer options in its classic taproom. You can find cans of New South’s White Ale or Nut Brown Ale around South Carolina, but in Myrtle Beach why not try the Dirty Myrtle double IPA.
Tidal Creek Brewhouse
3421 Knoles St., Myrtle Beach
4.7/5 stars on Google with 761 reviews
With hammocks, bonfire pits, games and a designated off-leash area for dogs, this Market Common gem is fun for the whole family – even Fido. Known for freshly brewed coffee and beer, Tidal Creek has nearly 20 original beers and even makes its own small batch hard seltzer. If you’re up for food, the craft kitchen also offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options.
Grand Strand Brewing Company
819 N. Kings Highway, Unit 101, Myrtle Beach
4.5/5 stars on Google with 390 reviews
Located in downtown Myrtle Beach, Grand Strand Brewing offers a dozen different “beer made at the beach,” in 16 oz pours and flights, as well as wines, ciders, spirits and soft drinks. Visitors can order appetizers and pub fare off the kitchen menu and have the option to relax inside or enjoy the outdoors. The brewery’s courtyard features picnic tables and a grassy lawn that sometimes hosts live music events.
Crooked Hammock Brewery
4924 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach
4.5/5 stars on Google with 3,088 reviews
Beer fans visiting Barefoot Landing won’t want to miss this brewery with more than a dozen craft beer offerings and a full menu. At Crooked Hammock you can enjoy the summer sun outside, sit on a swing at the bar or set up at a table overlooking the water. With weekly trivia nights on Friday, yoga on Sunday and live music some weekend nights, there’s plenty to enjoy.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
3060 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach
4.3/5 stars on Google with 1,033
Another Market Common spot, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant features German beers like a Bohemian-style pilsner and an Oktoberfest-style lager. The full kitchen menu has German classics like schnitzel and more common bar fare like burgers and pizza. Sit inside for a view of the brewing equipment, or enjoy Market Common on the patio.
