Brose
Brose is a craft beer bar on Aghmashenebeli Avenue that specializes in Georgian microbrewery beers alongside a rotating selection of international taps. The venue opened as part of the avenue's renovation wave and fills a gap for drinkers who prefer hops over grapes. The tap list changes regularly, featuring producers like Argo, Black Lion, and Monk's Brew from Georgia's growing craft beer scene. Imported options from Belgium, Germany, and the US fill the remaining taps. Beer costs GEL 7-15 ($2.60-5.55) depending on the pour. The pub food menu covers burgers, fries, wings, and a few Georgian touches like cheese-stuffed bread bites. The interior is casual and modern with high tables, a long bar, and screens showing sports on occasion.
What to Expect
A casual, pub-like environment focused on beer. The atmosphere is relaxed and social, popular with after-work crowds and groups of friends. It's louder and more energetic than the wine bars on the same street. Sports fans gather when football is on the screens.
Relaxed, social, and beer-focused. The Georgian equivalent of a good neighborhood pub.
Background rock and indie. Volume increases on weekend evenings.
Casual. T-shirts and jeans are the uniform.
Beer drinkers who want a break from wine and cocktails. Groups looking for a casual, social atmosphere with food.
Cards and cash accepted
Price Range
Beer GEL 7-15, pub food GEL 8-20, soft drinks GEL 4-6
≈ EUR 2-5 / $3-6
Hours
Daily 2 PM to midnight, Fri-Sat until 1 AM
Insider Tip
Ask the bartender for tasting pours if you're deciding between taps. The Georgian craft beers are the reason to visit; you can get Belgian imports anywhere. The burger is solid. Thursday tap takeover events feature a single brewery and often include meet-the-brewer sessions.
Full Review
Brose occupies a ground-floor space on Aghmashenebeli with large windows facing the avenue. The interior is deliberately casual: polished concrete floors, industrial-style lighting, and a bar built from reclaimed wood. The tap handles display the current selection, and a chalkboard behind the bar lists what's pouring.
The Georgian craft beer scene is young but improving rapidly. Brose serves as a showcase for this emerging industry. On a typical visit, you'll find 8-12 taps, roughly half Georgian and half imported. The local options range from straightforward lagers and wheat beers to more ambitious IPAs and stouts. Quality varies; the best Georgian craft beers are legitimately good, while others are still finding their footing.
Service is friendly and beer-literate. The bartenders can discuss IBU ratings and hop varieties for those who care, or simply pour you something cold for those who don't. Tasting pours are offered willingly.
The pub food menu doesn't try to be more than it is. Burgers are properly seasoned and cooked to order. Wings come in Georgian-spiced and international sauce options. The cheese bites (basically fried Sulguni) are dangerously addictive.
The crowd skews younger and more male than the wine bars, which reflects beer culture globally. Groups of friends and after-work drinkers dominate weekday evenings. Weekends get busier and louder. The venue functions well as a relaxed alternative to Aghmashenebeli's wine-centric default.
Pricing is fair. Georgian craft beers are slightly cheaper than imports, and both are reasonable by any standard. A night of serious beer exploration with food comes in under GEL 60-80 ($22-30).
The Neighborhood
On Aghmashenebeli Avenue in the main renovated section. Wine bars, restaurants, and cafes fill the surrounding blocks. The avenue is lively on evenings and weekends with a mix of locals and visitors.
Getting There
A 5-minute walk from Marjanishvili metro station. The venue is on the main avenue with a visible sign. Bolt from Rustaveli costs GEL 3-5.
Address
22 Aghmashenebeli Ave, Tbilisi
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