The best breweries in Portage, MI pair beer with full meals, outdoor seating and live music. Two options on Portage Road offer distinct reasons to visit: Latitude 42° Brewing Company Portage has the larger Google review base, with 4.5 stars from 1,494 reviews, while Presidential Brewing Company holds a slightly higher 4.6-star rating from 519 reviews.
At 7842 Portage Rd, Latitude 42° produces ales and porters and serves burgers and other comfort fare. Its fireplace, private dining room and selection of cocktails and wine make it an option for more than a beer stop. It opens at 11 a.m. every day, giving it the earlier opening time of the two breweries.
Presidential, at 8302 Portage Rd, centers its identity on a conversational taproom, beer garden and pun-filled beer names. The women-owned business serves comfort food and small plates, with vegan and vegetarian options, plus happy-hour food and drinks. Reviewers praise its entertainment and service, while some report slow food service.
Both breweries accept reservations and offer children’s menus, high chairs, free lot and street parking, and wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and seating. For an evening visit, both stay open until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
4.5(1,494)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 1494 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Latitude 42° Brewing Company Portage is a craft brewery at 7842 Portage Rd in Portage, MI, producing a range of ales and porters and serving burgers and other comfort fare. Beer is central to the offerings, with wine, cocktails and liquor also available. Guests can eat at the bar or use table service, and the brewery offers dessert and organic options. The setting is casual and cozy, with a fireplace, outdoor seating, live music and other live performances among its listed features.
The brewery accepts reservations and has a private dining room, along with a children’s menu and high chairs. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as suitable for solo dining. Dine-in and takeout are available, but delivery is not. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 1,494 reviews.
4.6(519)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 519 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 10:00 PM
Presidential Brewing Company at 8302 Portage Rd in Portage, MI pairs a taproom and beer garden with a sense of humor reflected in its pun-based beer names. The business describes both spaces as designed for community and conversation. This women-owned brewery has a casual atmosphere, outdoor seating and live music. Beer is a focus, with wine also available, alongside comfort food, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian options. Dining options include brunch, lunch and dinner, plus happy hour food and drinks.
The brewery welcomes families and groups, with a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. It also identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Reservations are accepted, and dine-in, takeout and delivery are available. Free parking is offered in a lot and on the street. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 519 reviews.
