The owner helped us and was very informative. He was very talkative and friendly. They had a decent selection of beers, and they even offered wines and spirits. I am getting the turkey brie, sweet pea sandwich and my husband's getting the turkey rib. read more

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Love this place for a quick beer out on the patio for some serious nature and the occasional epic people watching. Peep my pics for some funny shots of your random white boy synchrony in nature. I have had several meetings out here as well. They do serve some small plates and other items to snack on during normal times. They do have some inside seating as well, but I dig the patio. They always seem to have something special, most unique, and damn tasty on their taps. My wife loves finding the fruity and funky beers that will carry. Me.... Just give me a damn IPA and let's move right along. Once, she had a beer thick with orange pulp and it as the most unique brew I have ever tasted. She has been chasing it since to no avail. To me, it was shit, to her, it was the next pinnacle to which nothing else has compared since. We come during Cooper Young Festival every year and the service can be a bit snippy and rushed. It actually pisses me off sometimes. I do understand the need to get people through the place quickly, but you can do so without being as curt and laconic. We will return, without a doubt. I do love beer. My only suggestion would be a corral of puppies to pet while you get wasted. That would be pretty rad, maybe like a puppy rental system could work. '24 - 3/100 read more

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Always a good spot for a drink with friends. Service is always fast, and the people working here are super friendly. There is always a large selection of beers and delicious sandwiches to go with it. Great neighborhood place. read more

Hammer & Ale - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Quality craft beer spot that has awesome food, 20+ beers to choose from, even some spirits too for the hard liquor crowd (all memphis local stuff which is awesome). Place is chill to hang out in too. Tables and chairs outside, stools and tables inside. Owner is a cool dude and so are the workers. Real memphians know this is a great spot. read more

A very welcoming and warm place! This was absolutely comforting during a winter weather night. You walk in, get your beer to the left and then take a seat. They seemed to have a good spread and food options. Also digging the holiday spirit with the decorations. I'll have to come back to try their Cuban sandwich. read more

Hammer & Ale - Sierra Nevada Seasonal Brew - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Friendly service! They get fabulous drafts so get ready to try different ones from local brew, another state and even brews from overseas! This week they have draft kolsch from Germany! And dont forget to try their pretzel bites! Favorite neighborhood spot, always pack like young Ave and celtic crossing. read more

Hammer & Ale is a consistent crowd pleaser. I've visited many times with groups and they're always able to manage the crowds. I most recently ordered and enjoyed the Turkey Brie Sweet Heat, which is a perfectly grilled panini with a great balance of sweet with the jalapeño jelly and cheesiness of the Brie. It's just so good! I've ordered the pimento cheese stuffed soft pretzels in the past and it was so good too. They of course have a wonderful craft beer selection and their food is anything but an afterthought. It's magnificent! read more

Hammer & Ale - a glass of beer on a table - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great little unassuming place in Cooper Young. Be prepared, ye capitalists. This is the new modern. Let the food and beer make the statement instead of meaningless décor. Crowd is mixed, but mostly 20-somethings. Helpful and friendly staff. read more

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A low-key bar that specializes in craft beers in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Service is good and while the beers are somewhat limited, they do have quality items available. Weather permitting, I would recommend grabbing a table outside and watch the interesting flow of humanity walking by. read more

Great selection and excellent staff. Alway recommended on a pleasant sunny day. Plus, they have a charging station which I think is dope and more convenient than one would realize. read more

This tiny little brewery is bigger on the outside. They've got an amazing from patio area that drew us in on our walk around the Cooper Young neighborhood. You can choose from wrought iron tables and chairs or molded plastic lounge chairs all set up in different areas and configurations around the patio. The sun sets on the back side of the building, so evenings are shaded. Plus there is all sorts of different plants and trees in the patio, making it feel like a garden area. Very nice vibe. It's such a pleasant spot to hang out, chat, and watch the cars drive by as you enjoy their beer and snacks. We sat out side the entire time, so I really can't speak too much to the interior of the place other than noting that the restrooms were clean and the staff was friendly. If we lived in Memphis, we would definitely hang out here to unwind. read more

Hammer & Ale - Such a wonderful patio - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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My husband loved his beer! I sadly can't believe this place doesn't have anything sweet. I mean not a single cider or anything. The guy offered me a hard seltzer and fyi it tasted like pinesol... Please put something sweet on your menu, not everyone likes beer. read more

Great little spot with some yummy food options that compliment the interesting selection of beers they have. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Stopped in for a drink thinking my wife and I were going to go somewhere else. But after talking to Sarah who was working at the time, and her turning the one TV in the place to the game I wanted to watch we weren't leaving. The beer selection felt expertly curated; there were a ton of local choices, some funky options, a couple classics as well. We tried a bunch, enjoyed the chill atmosphere and talked Memphis with Sarah and her coworker. Whenever we're back in Memphis we'll definitely stop in again. read more

Ate there today- server was very rude, rushing us, condescending tone, along with a hint of prejudice. If you are a minority, please do not support this business. read more

It is good place to hang out with friends！ I got some bubble wine！ It was good, I like that！good time read more

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I wish I had better things to say about this place. It feels like a quick lunch cafe, because while the decor is industrial/rustic, it feels sterile. Order at a counter, get your own water (from a FOUNTAIN?), a good beer selection, but pretty basic. I don't see a lot of regulars just hanging out here, because it isn't cozy or welcoming. When weather is nice, the patio would be a solid place to have a beer and watch Cooper Ave traffic. Try the cuban sandwich- it is excellent. read more

Hammer & Ale - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A very trendy and hip place in Cooper Young. They always have a great selection of beers that can be combined into flights as well. It's a fun hangout with friends on most Spring and Summer evenings in Memphis. Great spot for people watching. Pet friendly. read more

Always a good selection of beers on tap. They have a wine list and even a whiskey list for those that do not like beer. List is updated daily on their website. read more

If you love a great sandwich, oh and a large selection of delicious beer, this is the place! I am not a huge beer drinker, but with the many selections offered, it was easy for me to make up my mind with just minimal help from the staff. I got a flight of 4 beers and a delicious Cuban sandwich served with Dirty Chips. The staff is great, the beer selection is great and the food is great. I do wish they offered fries or cooked their own chips, but I am not complaining (just suggesting). This is a great place for a drinks or lunch. read more

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We chose this place based on positive reviews and I have to agree with all that was said. The a atmosphere was relaxed, clean, and quiet when we went. The sandwiches were delicious, the service was quick and efficient, and the beer selection was great. Overall this was a perfect spot to stop for lunch and if We ever go to Memphis again we will definitely stop by here again. read more

Variety of beers! Helpful staff. We love their cheese and pickle tray! The food is really good here. read more

Hammer & Ale - High wire Throwback IPA - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Um this place is the coolest and I'm honestly mad I didn't come her sooner. You get to sample so many beers at such a great price! Super fun idea! I'm also prettaaayyy indecisive and I like having options! I think theres usually about 35 on tap, but they do change them out as the day goes on. The atmosphere is awesome and the bartender answered every single one of my annoying questions! Highly recommend it for a sunday fun day :)! Oh yeah...they only take debit and credit cards! read more

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Good atmosphere. Ok food. Very hipster food. Good beer. Small but nice. Overall a good time. read more

Hammer & Ale - 6 pack flight - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I love this place. It is a very laid back neighborhood bar in the very walkable Cooper Young neighborhood. It's perfect to sit and catch up with friends over a few beers or even to get work done, seeing as they have WiFi and delicious cafe food. Their beers rotate all the time, always with a good sampling of local and regional breweries. This is great for me because I love trying new beers all the time - that being said, if you're looking to drink Bud Light and nothing else will do, this might not be the place for you. They do not serve liquor. Don't go expecting a party scene - it's very calm, relaxing, and welcoming. Finally, DON'T miss out on the food! It's so delicious. They have a simple menu of sandwiches, sausages, and more, but it is all so delicious and has that great homemade feel. I love eating a late lunch here in the afternoon with a few beers. The service is extremely friendly and if you become a regular customer, they will definitely get to know you and recommend beers based on your tastes. Definitely worth a stop if you have never been here before! read more

Must have: Fireside Amber by Memphis Made Brewing Co growler Great selection of Memphis and local brews. About 24 local selections on tap to try in a flight, print, or bring home in a growler. Good mix of dark, flavorful beers and light options. A flight of four 2oz pours is $7. The food menu is somewhat limited, but the real star is the beer selection, so that is fine. Informative and friendly staff, prompt service, lots of space to relax and chat, ample parking. read more

Hammer & Ale - Local flight ($7) - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I think we went at the wrong time (3pm on Friday). Visiting for the weekend, my wife and I expected the place to be busy with the sunny day, but we were the ONLY two in the place for about an hour. The beer selection is solid, but the place is a snooze-fest: it's just a big shed full of kegs and stools. Also, I think they're going a bit overboard with the "craft" mentality: "24 craft beers - craft food - craft atmosphere & craft customer service" - their actual Twitter bio. What is "craft customer service"? read more

Hammer & Ale - Flights - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A great place to grab a pint or two. A large rotating selection of local and regional craft beers to choose from. Beer, food and a great place for conversation. Especially if you don't want to deal with the typical loud bar scene of other establishments. read more

Hammer & Ale - Grilled Pimento Cheese sandwich and a pint. - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Very welcoming place! The bartender helped us pick a flight of local beers from the wide selection. They were all great. The inside and outdoor area were both comfortable places to enjoy a pint and relax with friends. read more

Hammer & Ale - Flight of 4 beers - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

If you are looking for a friendly out of the way taproom with very knowledgeable owners this is the place. Great selection of beer, tasty snacks and bites. read more

Love this place...Meddlesome wholesaler was super cool and his Mango Funk Yoself pretty much killed it! Loving the Memphis MidTown vibe. The place is super mellow, clean and industrial. Music was old school 80's and 90's WHICH WE DIG. Will be back! read more

We aren't from Memphis and were lucky enough to stumble across this place. Honestly, this Cooper-Young area is a fun place to bar hop! I recommend coming here (and this area) if you are trying to figure out what to do. Hammer & Ale was our favorite (beer) stop in Memphis. The owners were awesome! They were knowledgeable on all the beers that they had on tap and gave great recommendations. I love that they have a chalk board to show what they currently have - including drawings and all. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but we stayed at the bar to chitchat with the owners. read more

When you come here you really want to like the place, it's a local joint in an excellent location. But, it's tough to like it no matter how hard you try because their space is very cold, uncomfortable, unpleasant, etc. There are only bar stools inside (I was hoping to sit in a big comfy chair that I saw in another Yelper's review photos, I guess they've done away with these), and outside there are cheap patio type chairs. And the outside- what is up with this? There are table and chairs, but very little in the way of shade. We are in Memphis, and the sun is blinding and will melt you. Some more shade would be nice. They have 20 something taps. On most of the taps flow local brews from Tennessee and surrounding states, with an occasional tap utilized for brews from further away (the day of my visit they had beers from DogFish Head and Bell's) Most of the beer I tried was very good, I stuck to Tennessee breweries and I was impressed by what the volunteer state is brewing. The bartender the day of my visit was extremely nice and I saw him help out many a beer novice with selecting their brews, this is always such a nice thing to see happening at a beer bar. There is a lot of potential for this place, but someone needs to up their game on how they design the interior (and add some shade for the outside seating). I would definitely come back here, but if it is the same seating and interior setup I wouldn't stay the 3 hours I did on my visit here this time. read more

Different decor, cool place. Customer service has been great both times that I had visited. The portion of the chicken sandwich was definitely bigger than I expected, it was also tasty. There is a huge selection of beer and the staff is pretty knowledgeable about the products. Overall a chill place to have a snack and wash it away with some good beer. read more

Hammer & Ale - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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My favorite new place to grab a beer and a bite in Memphis. I love the atmosphere, and the bartenders/owners and exceedingly friendly and helpful. It has the feel of nice pubs I've seen up north. The menu isn't extensive, but it's all good. I plan to make it a weekly stop at least. Huge thumbs up. read more

I really like this place! Super casual and enjoyable vibe. The beer selection is really good - though I wish they would have more IPA choices. They were out of the two when I was there, and that's the only type of beer I really enjoy. We ordered the food, and I was not expecting much ... but YUM! I had the Polish sausage and it was legit good. I could easily eat there again. One tip - bring bug spray if you sit outside. The mosquitoes are fierce so we ended up eating indoors. read more

I love this place! They always have a good beer selection & the bartenders are helpful and nice. It's a good place to just hang out with friends. The food is also good! Love the cheese plate. read more

Hammer & Ale - Patio - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The Hammer & Ale has a great...but smaller beer selection for growlers from most stores, the thing that stands out is the customer service. It is outstanding. David had the knowledge of a beer head but did not come across as snotty or overbearing. They also have a small plate menu (reasonably priced). I didn't try it, but over heard others say it was good. read more

Hammer & Ale - Ghost River Honey Wheat. - Sandwiches Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Wrote a review under the old name "The Growler." Just wanted to make sure I put it here as well because of the great service I received: Stopped here on a cross-country road trip. Found it using Yelp, so figured I'd review so others can do the same! Pretty good selection of beer, not fantastic. It's too bad that per TN regulations, they can't sell beers above a certain % ABV (I think it's 6% or so). Regardless--really cool, rustic and minimalist decor. Open space, couches, and TVs that would be good for hanging out with friends, but it's not loud. Owners are knowledgeable, friendly, and down to earth. We had a nice long convo with them. We also bought a growler to bring out to CA, and it had a tiny crack in it that nobody noticed at purchase time. It ended up slowly leaking beer all over our car and staining the cloth seats. I called once we got to CA, and the owners refunded our entire bill! The stain came out when we used that money to detail the car. Really nice "customer service." This is our thank you. If we were in Memphis again, we would definitely stop by. read more

They have a huge selection of beer and the bartenders are very knowledgeable. They also have a great pimento grilled cheese sandwich. It's our regular watering hole. You're guaranteed to find a beer you'll like here. read more