Best Breweries in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa is a brewery boomtown after alcohol laws (finally) modernized in 2018. Breweries in Tulsa congregate downtown and in the adjacent Pearl District. Here are our T-Town faves from A to W.
American Solera
Airy warehouse with pastel vibes
American Solera uses oak barrel aging to brew sour ales, its specialty. It was named 2016’s Best New Brewery in the U.S. and #2 in the world by RateBeer.com. Founder Chase Healey is no stranger to success. He helped start award-winning Prairie Artisan Ales that is now owned and brewed elsewhere in the state. Due to Oklahoma law, this self-distributing brewery does not ship. Head to their spacious Pearl District facility formerly home to Bendmaster Inc. that bent pipes and tubes. American Solera shares a parking lot with Cabin Boys Brewery and is a stone’s throw from Marshall Brewing, allowing you to go on a three-brewery bender without moving your car.
Pearl District | 1702 E 6th St | americansolera.com
Marshall Brewing Company
Beer pioneer backed by German tradition
Tulsa’s first production craft brewery started selling kegs in 2008. Founder Eric Marshall apprentice brewed in Germany, and his reverence for traditional styles is apparent in Marshall’s deep lineup of 24 rotating taps. You’ll often find their Atlas IPA served at restaurants around town. A revamped taproom opened in 2018 followed by a German-style biergarten out back. Free brewhouse tours are given on the first Saturday of the month.
Pearl District | 1742 E 6th St | marshallbrewing.com
NEFF Brewing
A New Era of Fine Fermentations
Founder Jonathan Neff, a celiac, founded a brewery that not only spells his last name, but also serves artisan malts that are naturally gluten free. Beers are made with millet, quinoa, and buckwheat rice instead of barley, wheat, and rye. “Brewed for Everyone,” this is one of only five production-scale gluten-free breweries in the nation. Standouts like the fruited sour golden ale Raspberry Pride and Belgian pale ale Ignition Switch have won top awards, even in nationwide competitions with gluten beers. Visit the spacious taproom inside a former grocery warehouse now on the National Registry of Historic Places. It’s the only totally dedicated gluten-free facility in Oklahoma, allowing the gluten intolerant to dine and imbibe worry-free.
East Village | 321 S Frankfort Ave | neffbrewing.com
Welltown Brewing
Spacious interior with stellar rooftop
Our go-to Tulsa brewery, Welltown gets everything right, including its cool, clean-cut branding. The second floor of the minimalist brick and wood interior has an outdoor deck perfect for soaking up skyline views and well-priced brews. With beers starting at $4 and a taproom that’s walkable from Arts and Deco District hotels, Welltown is a place to start or end your downtown exploration with satisfying suds. In cold weather, cozy outdoor “igloos” can host your group, but make a reservation as they’re mighty popular.
Arts District | 114 W Archer St | welltownbrewing.com
