I have had many brewery beers and "flights" in many locations, including others in downtown South Haven, but this one is by far one of the best. I can't remember all the flavors I tried, but two stand out high above almost any other I've ever had: The "Ursa Major" was a spark of hoppy IPA that was absolutely spectacular. On the opposite end of the spectrum, was the Shamerhorn shanty (not sure about that spelling). I don't usually go for fruity beers, but decided to try it. They mix a little bit of their homemade orange cream soda into one of their wheat beers to make this wonderfully vibrant concoction of summer spirit. It's packed full of flavor, and the zest of orange makes it taste completely refreshing on a hot summer day. There is no food served here, but you can bring food in from the outside. They do have a small popcorn machine if that suits your fancy. Our staff was very knowledgeable about the beer and also very friendly. read more

Nice day biking on Van Buren trail. Looped in during happy hour. Recommend the Barnabas Collins, Red Ale if you like Killian's. Went down smooth with a bit of hops at the end. The man ordered the Oatmeal stout and said it was better than bread in a jar, whatever that means. Barkeep was friendly but in your face friendly. Michigan nice in the best sense of the term. Bar was cool and dark but not dingy. Will be back. read more

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Cute spot and tasty cider. Space is rather large with plenty of seating. Service was friendly. No food offered , but they let you bring food. read more

Dave was our bartender and he's GREAT! Friendly, funny, chill guy. My brother is the beer aficionado and our cousin and I not so much. He gave great recommendations and Ivey beer we each was stellar. Haddie got our last round and was super friendly, too. Both of them were crazy knowledgeable! Definitely come to Harbor Light if you are in town or a local. read more

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We have been to Harbor Light a few times and each time we are welcomed by friendly , pleasant server . It is located in the middle of downtown South Haven and promotes the lake atmosphere. My daughter and I shared a cider flight. The Mosa and Mose Sunrise was my favorite . The cider with orange soda was a unique pairing that worked well together. They offer different size options for their beers and ciders, and samples if you are undecided. There is complimentary popcorn to accompany the drinks. read more

Hundreds of Hops stop #19 on our 2024 self-guided Hops Passport Brewery Tour The parent (or sister) property of Oakestown, which was our favorite stop on our Michigan Edition Tour A nice, long bar top with 3 friendly, tho beaten down staff running it. They had a big ole bacon event today that sold out & had them hopping. The music starts soon to boot. This means we're here in the lull. We were advised that the menu is the same. I don't remember well-enough to dispute that, so, yeah. Solid beer in a nice location &, on that note, I'm off to listen to some Irish foot-stomping tunes live. read more

Harbor Light Brewery - Hundreds of Hops Stop #19 - Breweries Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

How??? How are there so many positive reviews? I just ordered a flight. (Please know I love beer, all beers). Of the six tastes, one was drinkable. The others were borderline poison. Please note: I am not a picky beer person. This was awful. Maybe I'm spoiled living in Beer City Grand Rapids read more

Happy hour Monday-Thursday. $1 off of pints. No food but you can bring food in if you want. Nice selection of beers & ciders. I ordered a flight of 4 beers and a peach cider. Bartender was very knowledgeable about the selections. Beers were priced reasonably. I ordered the Everlasting Gobstopper which was the pumpkin spice ale. This had a good pumpkin spice but was a little too heavy in the coffee flavor. The Red hared cider was a peach flavor cider that would be refreshing on a hot day. The Maggie's frog was a kiwi lime gose that had more of a lime flavor than kiwi. It was the appropriate level of sour but had a little bit of a bitter finish. The IPA's were where it was at. I ordered both the snake and turbo IPA's both were excellent. There were 3 other IPA's that I did not try. Next time I will probably stick with an IPA flight. Very cool spot. read more

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We love coming here when we visit South Haven. They don't have food, but offer complimentary popcorn. My husband and I aren't big on beer, but their ciders are fantastic. We split a flight of ciders so we could try multiple and it was definitely the right choice! They have tons of board games to choose from and a few decks of cards if you'd like to play while you're there. Lots of seating, only 2 TVs. We will always visit when we come in to town! read more

One of our trips each year is a visit to Lake Michigan's western shores for a few weeks. We rent a home on the lake and visit local establishments for shopping, dinners and fun. We went into Harbor Light Brewery, in South Haven, to take some local beers back to our friends as gifts. The older man waiting on us to fill an order wasn't the nicest. He seemed to be the owner, but not sure. His customer service wasn't the best. He seemed more interested in the younger women in this establishment than paying customers. We really don't hang out in breweries, so we had questions. He seemed put off! Hope it was just an off day, but for price we paid for his product, you might think he would be pleased. One of his larger orders for the day I would think. We bought some brews and he even made a comment about us spending so much for the beer. Why would he care? Rude. Our visit was in late summer. Our friends really aren't a fan of his brew. We have several cans left from our dinners, parties. My experience with dealing with the public is to be kind, answer questions, sell product. I guess this brewery has a different outlook. We won't be back. read more

Harbor Light Brewery - Breweries Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

Great brewery in South Haven. We like many of their beers. They don't serve food but u can bring in outside food. The bartenders are nice and friendly. Lots of seating. They have board games u can play. They also have live music sometimes. read more

I'm really late on this review, but this was a great place to end our self-planned wine and brew tour this summer. Located in downtown South Haven, this spot featured that cozy, sort of hole-in-the-wall yet still classy vibe. It was packed that day, and the only seats left were at the bar, which was great if you wanted quick service. They also had live music on the stage in front of the window. The peach cider was great, and we will definitely visit again when in town. read more

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In town last week. Went every day. Great venue! Very open and welcoming. In our opinion hands down the best quality and tasting beer in town. Got a flight of 6 and an each was better than the next, seriously. They know what they're doing. Live music Sat night, and they welcome you to you bring in your own food. Super friendly beertenders. read more

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This is a nice spot downtown South Haven to grab a beer and there is no food. The guys behind the bar were very personable and fun to talk with. Maybe it was just me, but I was not too big a fan of the beer. For example, there was a mango wheat ale that tasted like artificial mango flavoring. read more

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Decided to stop here when we realized that we would have to wait and stand to taste wine. We really enjoyed the flights of beer and ciders. The brewer was very nice and stopped by and chatted with us. Ma' coffee pot, Zoltan, blueberry and peach ciders were some of our favorites. The only thing I would suggest is to offer some food (even pretzels or popcorn) something to cleanse your palate between tastes. They had apparel to buy, I noticed. It was nice and roomy inside. read more

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Beer was just okay. Nothing that I would want to buy and I didn't feel like ordering another one. Karaoke night was a nice touch to see people get up there and try to entertain the crowd read more

Such a great place! Can't wait to visit again with more friends. Thank you to the awesome staff and great time!

Probably the best brewery overall in South Haven. The location is great being right downtown. The ambiance is a classic on-the-lake brewery with lots of wood, a long bar, and high tables all of which are kept nicely. The service is great, but this is southwest Michigan, so expect way too many people in the summer. They offer plenty of samples, and the pricing is reasonable. There are some had reviews for the quality of beer, and I would argue those people are either IPA drinkers or dark beer drinkers. While Harbor Light does not necessarily specialize in either, you will find decent choices. This place is perfect for people who like lighter Belgian beers (saisons, Belgian white, etc) and American light-medium (wheat, amber, American pils, etc) because it's geared for people who are walking around town and want something less filling and moderate to low abv. Come in the fall or winter for their really good dark beers, fall beers, and winter ales if you are into those. read more

The service and ambiance are splendid, but this has to be some of the worst beer I've ever had. It had 4.5 stars at the time of this review. I've been duped. Got a flight and didn't finish them. C'mon Harbor Light. C'mon beer Yelpers. Be better. read more

cute brewery on the main drag. We had a blast trying different beers and meeting all the fellow tourists at the bar. They even had a special where we could get beer and also order pizza from the place next door. I didn't love all the beer but there were definitely a couple I had "big-girl" sizes of after my flight. My favorite part was honestly their beer taps which form the shape of the famous pier and lighthouse just down the street. read more

Great selection of beers. They are not a sit down restaurant, instead you can bring in from other local eateries. Don't wait in line everywhere else. Come here, grab a drink in a relaxed environment, and order something. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Ps...they have popcorn while you wait. Yes, add them to your list. read more

Two stars instead of one because the service and ambience was great. I rarely leave a Yelp review but feel obligated after choosing this spot due to a five star Yelp review (I'm looking at you, Matthew). This is hands down the worst beer I've had at a brewery. I've had bad beer before, but never so bad that I couldn't finish a flight. My partner and I shared a flight of five and all five were awful. He can stomach more than I can and the look on his face each time he tasted a new one was painful to see. The popcorn was good. read more

In South Haven on vacation and this place was recommended by my grown children as a great place with really good beer. They are right. I had Red Haven peach cider. Hummmmm delicious. The decor is very well done. Comfortable and inviting. They have 24 of their home brewed beers and ciders. They don't have food but they invite you to order from any of the local establishments and have it delivered to you while you partake. Very pet friendly. Bring your well behave pet in to keep you company while you explore the vast array of beer selections.. read more

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I've traveled around the world and have had all kinds of beer and cider. Harbor Light offers a great variety of beer and cider for all tastes. Tom the proprietor one of the nicest, friendliest people I have met. , Tim P read more

Best darn beer I've ever had! My wife and I like the beer in the atmosphere so much, we became mug club members

Good beer. They don't serve food, but you can order it from neighboring restaurants. They do have free popcorn, and the staff was friendly.

Good service. Good brews. Clean, low key atmosphere. Brew selection is about average, but it's cold and everyone should find something they like. read more

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Great atmosphere and brews! Came in from out of town, the staff and regulars were very welcoming!

Popped in for a cold beer 2 Aug, it was blistering outside. Great indoor space, nifty construction elements nice AC. Bartender and another employee were there making sure everyone was taken care of and the popcorn was rolling outta the machine. They pulled us some beers and got us cooled down. Great choice!!! read more

Everything they make is in house which is awesome. Dave, one of the bartenders is awesome. Ready to share about the company! Would totally recommend. read more

Beer was delicious. Will defiantly be back. Loved the one with mosaic hops. Friendly staff. Awesome atmosphere

This brewery is the best in the lake Michigan shoreline and surrounding area-period! The range of brews on hand are extensive and will please those that can appreciate the effort put forth in their line-up. They also have cider, soda, and snacks. Carry in food is allowed and the pretzel chips are made locally from the spent grains! The staff Tom, Bill and team are super friendly and be sure not to miss the entertainment throughout the week, vinyl nights, open mics, jazz, classics, and your brew house strummers and performers every weekend! read more

My husband and I were walking to Taste when we passed Harbor Light Brewery. Taste told us it was 45 minutes for a table so we decided to go back to the brewery for a beer. I actually thought it looked closed from the outside. We tried the door and it was open. We walked into a place that felt like a home. There were young couples with kids playing board games, college guys at the bar, couples playing dominos. It was awesome!!! They had a great selection of beer and ciders. They had snacks only, like fresh popcorn, but said you could bring in your own food. NP The band was just starting to play when our table was ready so we ate and came back for more beer and great music. I lost to my husband at Yahtzee. Way to go Harbor Lights keep up the good work! read more

On a weekend trip to South Haven we happened to drop in to see the beer selection at Harbor Light Brewery. What a surprise- a very spacious family friendly brewery with an extensive beer list! I tried many beers but the Zoltar, a vanilla coffee porter, was my favorite! With how large this place is, it's the perfect spot for a family get together or a girls weekend at the beach! read more

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Great beer. Great customer service. Our favorite brewery in the area! A must stop. read more

Harbor Light Brewery - Breweries Near Me - South Haven, Michigan

Wow - if you like quality craft beer this is the best around. The variety is great. Ciders and Altbier and Porters and Stouts. I swore off IPA's because of the bitter, overwhelming hoppiness, but Harbor Light has figured out IPA's without the bitter aftertaste. There are other breweries around, but for all around quality - this is the place! read more

First time in South Haven and found this new brewery in town. It had live music Friday evening which is what drew my husband and I in. We were pleasantly surprised with the large selection of beers. I think there were 25. We had a flight with 3 IPAs, a red and an amber. It was hard to pick a favorite, as they were all really good. Hubby settled on the Ursa Minor and I had the amber. There is no food but you can order from local places. We actually had the beer cheese which is made by a local. Delicious! The owner, Tom, was behind the bar. He made us feel like a regular. He was funny, attentive and made our experience there one of the best we've had at a local brewery. We went back Saturday and had the same experience. Please visit this place if you're even close to South Haven. Great beer! Good people! read more

This is the best brewery I've ever been to. Coming back to Michigan ONLY for this place. The atmosphere, the beer, EVERYTHING is amazing. Hell I should move states for this placez read more

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Wonderful spot for some good beer in a friendly atmosphere. We happened to swing in on a karaoke night and it was a blast. No kitchen onsite, but you are able to order take out/delivery from a number of local restaurants, which is cool. Servers were very helpful and attentive. Great experience! read more

Loved this place! Stumbled in when we heard a great jazz band. Not much food (chips only) but beer and ciders were awesome and they encouraged us to order from across the street (Kitchen 527) and they delivered. Gorgeous place! Friendly staff! Will most definitely go back! read more