Right Brain Brewery

About Right Brain Brewery

Right Brain Brewery crafts and serves innovative beers, cocktails, and seltzers in an unpretentious atmosphere, located near downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Our food menu features Neapolitan-style pizzas & other pub snacks. Our pub is home to over 30 pinball and video games. We host unique events and we Keep Beer Curious. If you taste something in our brews--like lemon, lavender, asparagus, cherry pies, or even real pig--it's because we put it there. We use only real ingredients, and you can taste the passion and love in every sip. Right Brain beers and ready-to-drink cocktails can be found throughout the state of Michigan in cans and on draft. Keep Beer Curious.

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Fun vibe, unique beers. Highly recommend big pretzel with beer cheese - the beer cheese is very good.”

  — Gina Riggi, September 21, 2026 · google

• “A good surprise on our walk! Lots of pinball machines and great beer.”

  — Ed Quiñones, September 11, 2026 · google

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Right Brain Brewery — frequently asked

Is Right Brain Brewery open on Mondays?

Yes — Right Brain Brewery is open Monday from undefined to undefined.

Where is Right Brain Brewery?

Right Brain Brewery is at 225 E Sixteenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684.

What is the phone number for Right Brain Brewery?

You can reach Right Brain Brewery on +1231-944-1239.