Sumter Original Brewery

Brewery

4.4 (370 on Google)

About Sumter Original Brewery

Sumter Original Brewery is a three-story brewery and taproom in downtown Sumter. Its website says it is the first brewery to open in Sumter. The building holds a 15-barrel brewing system.

Each floor has its own use. The website says you can watch the game on the first floor, play a game on the second, or take in the view of downtown from the rooftop. The taproom page also mentions a game room and a full bar.

The tap list on the website covers lagers, a stout, sours, a pale ale, a double IPA and a seltzer. The bar also pours wine, and the kitchen runs a limited food menu. Live music and trivia nights are on the events calendar.

Dogs are welcome on the third floor rooftop. Kids are welcome with adult supervision, and the taproom makes its own non-alcoholic sodas. More people have reviewed Sumter Original Brewery on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Sumter on this site.

From Sumter Original Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Map

Google rating

4.4out of 5

4.4 on Google from 370 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Can I bring my dog to Sumter Original Brewery?

Yes, on the rooftop. The website says the brewery is dog friendly on its third floor rooftop.

Does it serve food, and can I bring my own?

The website says the bar offers a limited food menu. Because of that, it asks guests not to bring in outside food.

What events does it host?

The events page lists live music, trivia nights, theme nights and beer releases. The brewery also takes private event bookings through its website.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The website says the brewery is wheelchair accessible, and Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.

Which breweries are close by?

H & S Wholesalers Inc, a beer store, is 0.4 miles away. It is the only other beer stop listed near Sumter Original Brewery on this site.

Answers come from Sumter Original Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.

Before you visit Sumter Original Brewery

Take a look around before you pick a spot. The taproom spreads over three floors, and each one feels different. Bring the dog only if you plan to sit on the rooftop.

Check the tap list and events page on sumteroriginalbrewery.com before you go. Trivia, live music and theme nights are posted there. The site also lists the current hours.

H & S Wholesalers Inc is 0.4 miles away. It is a beer store, so it makes an easy second stop if you want something to take home.