There are some amazing local breweries in Summerville, South Carolina. With a fun atmosphere and local craft beer, you’re guaranteed a fun time with your beer lover friends!
Here are the 4 best breweries and taprooms near Summerville, SC. There are two located in downtown Summerville, with the other two Goose Creek and North Charleston.
More info is listed below to help you decide on a great spot for the evening!
1. Oak Road Brewery (Summerville)
Oak Road Brewery is the first of its kind in Summerville! With 11 draft beers on tap, Oak Road is a great brewery with frequent seasonal releases of new beers.
A staple is the Joggling Board, a Munich Helles Lager. And later in the year, check out seasonal beers like the 12 Beers of Christmas or the Oktoberfest Releases.
And with a focus on community, Oak Road Brewery strives to be welcoming to all. Food trucks come frequently so you can enjoy cheap eats with your drinks.
Regular & Special Events: Live music, bingo, and trivia take place throughout the month. Check out the monthly calendar to learn more about one of the most friendly breweries around! After all, you can’t go wrong with a Harry Potter trivia night.
Location: 108 E 3rd N St, Summerville, SC 29483
2. Frothy Beard Off World Brewery and Taproom (Summerville)
Frothy Beard has some amazing variety on its menus!
They are known for their sour beers and fruity flavors. These selections range from smoothie/pastry flavors (Roadside Jam Stand) to the refreshing fruited gose (Tritonia With Cucumber & Lime).
If you love coffee, you’re in luck too! They also have three coffee-inspired drinks:
- 100 Cups of Coffee
- 100 Cups of Coffee (nitro)
- Skinny Vanilla Latte – made with cold brew coffee from Coastal Coffee Roasters
There is an in house kitchen with delicious pub food. The selections range from cantina nachos to the Nashville hot chicken sandwich.
Frothy Beard has two locations, one in downtown Summerville and the other in West Ashley.
Location: 117 S Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
West Ashley Location: 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
3. Wide Awake Brewing Co. (Goose Creek)

Wide Awake Brewing Co. is located in Goose Creek, which is about a 20-minute drive from Summerville. But the organic ingredients and great beer make Wide Awake an excellent choice.
Beer selections change frequently. But the Copper Shamrock (Irish Red Ale) and Odin’s Spear (American IPA) are some favorites.
The food selection is diverse, with three types of nachos (salmon, blackened tuna, and beef brisket) and excellent smash burgers. Check out the full food menu here.
Location: 101 Button Hall Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445
4. Snafu Brewing Company (North Charleston)
Snafu specializes in “eccentric fruited sour beers” and boasts a laid-back atmosphere. Guests are welcome to bring their dogs to hangout as well.
Many of the sours are conditioned with fruit puree like mango, blueberry, strawberry, banana, cherry, and watermelon.
Try the Blueberry Cobbler Milkshake Sour, which is conditioned with vanilla, cinnamon, and blueberry puree. Or maybe go for the hoppy Hungry Ghost IPA.
Food trucks regularly setup shop, so check out their event calendar to schedule accordingly.
Location: 3280 Industry Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
Drinking at home? Check out these trendy can-shaped beer glasses and freezable beer glasses from Amazon. They’ve also got a great cornhole set if you’re entertaining guests!