Batch Brewing Company

"This Corktown brewery is a destination among beer fans. The beer garden keeps a rotating list of brews on tap, ranging from Kölsch to Doppelbock, to beer slushies and house-made sodas. The kitchen features a regular menu of pretzels, nachos, and a rotating list of offerings from their large smokers. The spacious outdoor patio space is covered and will soon become a great place to watch local music." - Serena Maria Daniels

"This Corktown brewery has become absolutely essential in the local brewing community as well as the Detroit hospitality industry at large. Batch is a consummate neighborhood spot that keeps dozens beers rotation and also takes care with its barbecue-centric food menu, with offerings like house-made smoked brisket links and smoked and fried chicken wings. Among its frequent offerings, a two-day-a-week Mexican menu from Taqueria el Rey, which set up shop on Mondays and Tuesdays in 2022 when its original Vernor Highway location was destroyed by a fire." - Serena Maria Daniels

"This Corktown brewery has become absolutely essential in the local brewing community as well as the Detroit hospitality industry at large. Batch is a consummate neighborhood spot that keeps dozens beers rotation and also takes care with its food. Among its frequent offerings, a two-day-a-week Mexican menu from Taqueria el Rey, and more recently, has leaned way into barbecue with its “side hustle,” Yellow Dog Craft BBQ, which takes place from noon to when it sells out every Saturday." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Batch Brewing Company’s menu has been leaning into barbecue as of late, and is available for dining in or takeout, as are its brews in bottles and cans. The brewery currently offers expansive outdoor seating under an open-air pavilion, as well as communal, indoor seating, where diners can gather in groups or sit solo at the bar and take in the spacious, semi-industrial feeling space. The space has also become known for uplifting the local community through its various pop-ups and fundraisers to support other local businesses impacted by the pandemic and other crises. A Monday and Tuesday pop-up features Taqueria El Rey, which currently offers its grilled chicken, tacos, and burritos at the spot two nights a week." - Serena Maria Daniels

"This Corktown brewery is a destination among beer nerds. Happy Hour runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays and includes $1 off full pours of any of their craft brews. There are also discounted menu items such as nachos, pretzels served with spicy brown mustard and an aged cheddar cheese sauce, pimento cheese dip, and wings. In addition, Wing Wednesday happens from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and for $10, guests can get a half-dozen wings along with a 16oz pour of the chosen Wing Wednesday beer. Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday." - Courtney Burk