About Two Locals Brewing
Two Locals Brewing is a brewery in the uCity Square section of West Philadelphia, with its taproom on Market Street near 37th. It was founded by brothers Richard and Mengistu, and the brewery says they set out to build Philadelphia's first Black owned brewery. Mengistu was born in Liberia and came to the city at age 7, while Richard was born and raised there.
Richard bought a one gallon homebrew kit in December 2016, and the brothers started brewing together in Mengistu's backyard and then Richard's kitchen. They built a following by taking their beer to pop up sampling events around Philadelphia before opening this taproom.
On a tour here you can taste beers such as Good Jawn, Nubian and Clean Sweep, poured straight from the brewery's own taps. Tours run by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The entrance is on 37th Street, between Market and Filbert. Two Locals beer is also sold in cans and on draft at bottle shops, bars and restaurants around Philadelphia.
From Two Locals Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read September 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
What is the story behind Two Locals Brewing?
It was started by brothers Richard and Mengistu, who set out to build a Black owned brewery in Philadelphia. They began by homebrewing in Mengistu's backyard and Richard's kitchen before opening this taproom.
Can I take a tour?
Yes. Tours run by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a tour includes a taste of beers like Good Jawn, Nubian or Clean Sweep.
Is Two Locals Brewing wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are all wheelchair accessible.
Where can I park?
There's a parking garage at 3711 Filbert Street, and street parking is free after 8pm Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.
Which breweries are close by?
Philly Beer School is 1 mile away. Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia is 1.4 miles away, and Dock Street Brewery South is 1.5 miles away.
Answers come from Two Locals Brewing's website and its Google listing, read September 27, 2026.
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Before you visit Two Locals Brewing
Two Locals is a small, brother run taproom, so it feels personal rather than corporate. Tours run by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, so plan ahead if you want one.
Check twolocalsbrewing.com before you go for the current hours and what is pouring, since a small brewery's taps change often. There is a parking garage at 3711 Filbert Street, and street parking is free after 8pm Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.
Philly Beer School is 1 mile away, and Victory Brewing Company Philadelphia is 1.4 miles away. Dock Street Brewery South is a bit farther at 1.5 miles.