Best Craft Beer Bars in Tbilisi

When it comes to georgian drinks, of course the famous georgian wine will always be the number one. But there is also an increasing craft beer community. Like in many other countries the diverse craft beer scene is developing over the past few years. Maybe not with the same speed as somewhere else but especially in Tbilisi you can find some really good craft beer bars which are offering international as well as georigan craft beers. Most of the bars are in Old Town so you can easily walk from one to another.

• Tsota Tsota
• Abragi
• Sma Craft Bar
• Warszawa Bar
• 36Bar
• Craft Beer Finder – Beer Map

Tsota Tsota is definetly a craft beer bar you should not miss on your Tbilisi trip. It’s located in Old Town Sololaki and easy to reach. It has a fantastic google rating of 4,9 and it the favorite bar of a lot of expats living here. Why? Because it is the perfect combination of an nice athmosphere with its stone vault, cool people, great staff and excellent beer selection.

Tsota Tsota offer up to 10 draft beers and a lot of bottled beer from their own Megobrebi brewery. The list is constantly updated you will always find something new. Within the selection you will find for sure your new favorite beer.

They also serve some dishes like burgers and snacks. Perfect to get you ready for a beer night with your friends.

Located in Sololaki this bar is a real gem for craft beer lovers. It has one of the biggest craft beer selections in Tbilisi. There are some outdoor places to enjoy the evening sun under an umbrella with a freshly drafted beer. Indoor you will find a big refrigerator to choose your favorite georgian craft beer. Staff is very nice and has a good knowledge.

Where to find it → Google Maps Link

Another bar in Old Town Tbilisi where you can enjoy some craft beer is the Sma Craft Beer Bar. It’s a tiny bar with a nice beer selection. Compared to 9 MTA what is more a restaurant this place is really a bar. You can order some burgers but that’s not why you come here. 

Unfortunately I was there before the bar opened. That’s why I could just enjoy a “to go beer” in a plastic cup. But I didn’t mind because the one I choose (So peach APA) was very good even in a plastic cup.

Also near Liberty Square like 9 MTA but on the other side on Aleksandr Pushkin St you can find the Warszawa Bar. Like the name suggests the owner is from Poland, actually it’s a polish woman. It’s a nice little bar with an additional room in the cellar. They only have a few craft beers (mostly bottled) but also 3 different beers on tap.

We will add more bars shortly. Always remember: Don’t drink and drive! If you rented a scooter don’t use it after your bar visit. Take public transportation or a taxi.

36BAR Tbilisi – the first automotive-inspired bar in the heart of Tbilisi (Orbeliani square). It’s a small cozy bar with a veranda. Car enthusiasts constantly gather in the bar, themed evenings and eternal conversations about cars are held. Despite the size of the bar, there is a large selection of Georgian craft beer (11 taps), and a basic set of cocktails. There is an excellent street food kitchen in the next room. If you consider yourself a petrolhead, this place is a must-see.

There are a lot more good places to drink beer in Tbilisi and Georgia. So check out the GeoBeerMap by Andrew Braun. Here you can look for Breweries, Bars and Retailers who sell craft beers.