About Old Black Bear Brewing Athens
Old Black Bear Brewing Athens is a brewery and taproom in Athens. It is the Athens taproom of Old Black Bear Brewing Company, which also runs a taproom in Madison. The brewery says it is Athens Alabama's oldest continuously operated brewery and distillery.
The Athens beer list includes Sandbar Sun-Daze, a light wheat beer with honey and lemon zest. Above Ground Pool Pilsner is crisp and clean, and Beach Vibes Tropical IPA and URSA Major IPA cover the hoppy side. Hey Girl Hey is a tart sour ale with blackberry and key lime.
Spirits are on the menu too. The Blackberry Moscow Mule is a favorite, made with vodka, blackberry puree and ginger beer.
The kitchen serves hearty dishes made to pair with the beer, and the Athens taproom has its own head chef. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
From Old Black Bear's own website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
Been here? Write the first Brewery.fyi review.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does Old Black Bear Athens serve food?
Yes. The Athens taproom has a food menu of hearty dishes made to pair with the beer, and a head chef runs the kitchen.
Can you get cocktails there, or only beer?
Both. Athens has a liquor menu with signature cocktails, and the Blackberry Moscow Mule is a favorite.
Is Old Black Bear Athens wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Does Old Black Bear have another taproom?
Yes. Old Black Bear Brewing Company also has a taproom in Madison, which is 14.6 miles from Athens.
Which breweries are close by?
Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company in Decatur is 13.6 miles away. Old Black Bear Brewing Company in Madison is 14.6 miles away, and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Huntsville is 17.8 miles away.
Answers come from Old Black Bear's website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
Breweries near Old Black Bear Brewing Athens
Before you visit Old Black Bear Athens
Expect a laid-back taproom with beer, cocktails and a food menu. Come hungry, because the kitchen is a big part of the stop.
Check oldblackbear.com before you go. The Athens beer, liquor and food menus are all there, and menus change.
Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company in Decatur is 13.6 miles away. The Madison taproom is 14.6 miles away, so you can compare the two in one day.