# Best breweries in Paarl, South Africa

> The best breweries in Paarl, South Africa, ranked. 14 breweries within 16 miles. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/south-africa/paarl/> · data updated 2026-09-12*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → South Africa → Paarl

Within 16 miles of Paarl we track 14 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Soul Barrel Brewing in Simondium leads the list at 3.80 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Soul Barrel Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/soul-barrel-brewing-12589.md) — 3.80, Fine — Simondium, Western Cape
2. [Berg River Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/berg-river-brewery-11776.md) — 3.37, Poor — Paarl, Western Cape
3. [Lilypatrick Craft Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/lilypatrick-craft-brewery-20820.md) — 3.35, Poor — Stellenbosch, Western Cape
4. [Perdeberg Cellar](https://finding.beer/brewery/perdeberg-cellar-30663.md) — 3.14, Poor — Paarl, Western Cape
5. [The Franschhoek Beer Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-franschhoek-beer-co-19062.md) — 3.04, Limited — Cape Town, Western Cape
6. [Karoo Craft Breweries](https://finding.beer/brewery/karoo-craft-breweries-12296.md) — 3.00, Limited — Paarl, Western Cape
7. [Hey Joe Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/hey-joe-brewing-company-15862.md) — 2.99, Limited — Franschhoek, Western Cape
8. [Drifter Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/drifter-brewing-company-8207.md) — 2.94, Limited — Cape Town, Western Cape
9. [The Stellenbosch  Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-stellenbosch-brewing-company-19025.md) — 2.90, Limited — Stellenbosch, Western Cape
10. [Wild Clover Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/wild-clover-brewery-19046.md) — 2.80, Limited — Stellenbosch, Western Cape
11. [Cape Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/cape-brewing-co-19007.md) — 2.78, Limited — Paarl, Western Cape
12. [Wild Beast Craft Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/wild-beast-craft-brewery-19086.md) — 2.76, Limited — Stellenbosch, Western Cape
13. [Wagon Trail Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/wagon-trail-brewery-19120.md) — 2.76, Limited — Klapmuts, Western Cape
14. [Garagista Beer Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/garagista-beer-company-35247.md) — 2.68, Limited — Wellington, Western Cape

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