Burbrit Taproom

Top choice in Yangon


Sample some of Myanmar's first generation of craft beers at this taproom-cum-sports-bar in the leafy embassy district. Most ales are European-inspired but some, such as its very refreshing dragon-fruit-and-mint-infused Red Dragon lager, have a distinct Burmese twist.

The main brewery, a longer drive out in the northeast of the city, has a pleasant riverside location. If you buy bottled beer, the price includes a K1400 deposit that you get back when you return the bottle.


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