Forward Brewing
Brewery
4.6 (358 on Google)
About Forward Brewing
Forward Brewing is a neighborhood brewery and restaurant on Fourth Street in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis. The building has been in the family for 30 years. It was updated in 2019, with the footprint and front façade kept.
The taproom is airy and sunlit, with community tables and a front porch. There is seasonal outdoor dining in the driveway. The nano brewery sits in the back of the building.
The beer list leans on variety. It includes lagers, a hefeweizen, pilsners, a pale ale, hazy IPAs, double IPAs and sours, plus a guest tap. Food is on the menu too, with snacks, soups, salads and sandwiches.
Trivia runs in the taproom every Thursday night at 7. There is a weekly run club and a weekly bike club as well. Forward is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Annapolis on this site.
From Forward Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
Does Forward Brewing serve food?
Yes. The menu lists snacks, soups and salads, and sandwiches. Maryland crab shows up in several dishes.
What events does Forward Brewing host?
Trivia runs in the taproom every Thursday night at 7. There is also a weekly 5k run club and a weekly 10 mile bike ride that start and end at Forward.
Where do I park?
There is free street parking on Fourth Street. A parking garage is a block away at the Annapolis City Marina Garage. You can also walk, bike, rideshare or take the water taxi.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Rams Head Tavern is 0.8 miles away. Old Barn Brewery is 4.4 miles away, Beer Farm at Homestead Gardens is 8.3 miles away, and Cult Classic Brewing is 9.9 miles away.
Answers come from Forward Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Before you visit Forward
Expect a neighborhood room rather than a big hall. The beer is made on a small nano system in the back, so the list can change. Check the menus and events pages on forwardeastport.com before you go.
Getting there is simple. Free street parking is on Fourth Street, and a garage is a block away. You can also walk, bike or take the water taxi.
Rams Head Tavern is 0.8 miles away. Old Barn Brewery is 4.4 miles away. Either one gives you a second stop to add to the day.