Bottoms Up: The Best Breweries In Jackson, MS

Looking for a place to kick back, relax, and enjoy your favorite brew? You’re in luck because Jackson is home to several breweries, distilleries, beer gardens, and pubs — all serving a variety of craft and domestic beer. So whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a beer during the ball game, a unique location for a dinner date, or a good time out with friends, you’re sure to find it in the area around Jackson.

Bicentennial Beer Company

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Bicentennial Beer Company is a small brewpub located inside LD’s Beer Run. Specializing in small-batch brewing, Bicentennial brews half-barrel and one-barrel batches. Typically, you’ll find six house brews on tap as well as six local or regional brews. The beer menu changes weekly, giving repeat customers plenty of opportunities to try something new.

Try the Passion Puppy, a house brew with notes of passion fruit and honey. Another good option is the Mango Way, a sour ale with mango crafted by Threefoot Brewing Company in nearby Meridian. In addition, Bicentennial usually has New England and West Coast IPAs on tap, along with several sours, stouts, and fruit beers.

Location : 5006 Parkway Drive, Jackson

Hours : Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cathead Distillery

Did you know that Mississippi’s first and oldest legal distillery is located right here in Jackson? That’s right. Cathead Distillery opened in 2010, 44 years after the state government repealed prohibition. Since Cathead is a distillery and not a brewery, guests can choose from vodka, gin, liqueur, whiskey, and vodka sodas when they visit. To purchase any of these items, stop by the on-site bottle shop during the week, order online, or visit one of the many area bars and restaurants that carry Cathead products.

The distillery periodically offers tours and tastings, so check the website or social media pages for specific dates and information if you’re interested.

Location : 422 S. Farish St., Jackson

Hours : Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bulldog

Although The Bulldog is technically a local beer pub and not a brewery, it has one of the largest beer selections in Jackson. With over fifty constantly rotating taps, you’re likely to find something new to try, no matter how many times you visit. In addition, The Bulldog offers a fully stocked bar that includes liquor and wine in addition to its generous beer selection.

Don’t miss happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and locals night on Thursdays. If you’re ready to discover all the craft beer brands Jackson has to offer, this is the place to go.

Location : 6111 Ridgewood Road, Jackson

Bar Hours : Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Kitchen Hours : Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.

The Pig and Pint

Located in the Fondren District, The Pig and Pint boasts one of the largest craft beer selections in the state of Mississippi. You’ll find a range of regional brews, such as Colsons, a golden ale brewed by Colsons Beer Company in nearby Flowood. Another good option is the Holy Roller, an IPA crafted by Urban South Brewery in New Orleans. Plenty of bottled and canned beer, hard seltzers, and cocktails are also on the menu.

Bring your appetite when you come to the Pig and Pint, and try some of its award-winning Mississippi barbecue. Enjoy a variety of items such as mango jicama slaw, pork belly corn dogs, barbecue chicken tacos, and more.

Location : 3130 N. State St., Jackson

Hours : Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Sunday

Midtown Depot

Midtown Depot, located in Jackson’s historic Midtown neighborhood, is Mississippi’s first beer garden and art park. The Depot offers a broad beer selection on tap, with a generous rotating selection. Besides craft beer, you’ll also find a variety of domestics such as High Noon, Truly, and White Claw. A limited food menu is available and features items like baby back ribs, seafood gumbo, and pulled pork sliders.

In addition to amazing food and drink options, the Depot strives to provide Jackson with a variety of entertainment choices as well. Enjoy live music on a warm summer night, catch a football game on the TV at the bar, or admire displays by local artisans when you visit. Check the event calendar or social media pages for more dates and information. You can even reserve space at Midtown Depot for private events, but visit the website to book a reservation first.

Location : 116 Livingston St., Jackson

Hours : Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

Fenian’s Pub

Fenian’s Pub is a neighborhood pub and full-service, sit-down restaurant. Locally owned and operated, the pub proudly celebrates Irish and Celtic heritage and history. Try the Yellowhammer Gold, an American lager made by Yellowhammer Brewing in Huntsville, Alabama, or the Attacus Atlas, a Triple New England IPA made by Parish Brewing Company in Broussard, Louisiana. Plenty of bottled beer is also available, like Blue Moon Brewery’s Belgian Wheat and Kona Brewing Company’s Big Wave.

For your meal, choose from an expansive menu featuring items such as curry poutine, pub burgers, and fish and chips. Fenian’s prides itself on its fun, laid-back atmosphere, so plan to stay a while when you visit.

Location : 901 E. Fortification St., Jackson

Hours : Monday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and closed on Sunday.

We here at Herrin-Gear INFINITY hope you found this list of breweries and other area hot spots helpful. If we missed one of your favorite places to visit, please let us know so we can add it. Just give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.