15 Best Craft Breweries near South Windsor

“This place has a great atmosphere especially in the summers when you can be outside. Great place to hangout have a drink and share some appetizers. The beer tastes great and there is a wide selection of beer, sour beers, and ciders. If you can catch a happy hour, drinks are $5 and select food items are $5. Very reasonable. I give it 4 stars because the food options are limited and on a busy night they will run out of a lot of options. Food can also take a long time because they are not big enough to do high volumes.“

“Just went to this brewery yesterday and if I had enough time I would have stayed all day. The space is super cool and filled with nostalgia. The owner was super welcoming and knowledgeable and has a true passion for what he does. To top it all off, they are dog friendly and we were able to chill with our dogs while drinking delicious beer. Will definitely come back again!“

“Dat went above and beyond to make our first visit to this beautiful establishment amazing! Thank you to him and the rest of this hard working crew!“

“I haven’t visited Back East Brewery in years. It’s huge now with a great assortment of good beer and a kitchen. Next time I’ll go hungry but I was satisfied in the dark beer department. The IPA Beer Buddies and foodies were happy too.“

“Everything about this brewery is amazing. from the drinks to the atmosphere to the wonderful family that runs it. love spending my time here with friends or even just by myself... always a great time with great vibes and great drinks!!“

“I remember this spot more from when Broad Brook Brewery used to be here, however, upon hearing the news of new management taking over in 2025, I felt inclined to give this place a try. I don't live in town anymore, but I was pleasantly surprised by their selection of beer, wine, and hard cider/seltzer, and they have a nice to-go fridge if you don't want to sit at the bar - but what really set this place apart was how friendly and knowledgeable the staff is! They're really eager to grow their business, and in a time where it feels like everything is shrinking away, I appreciate a comfortable place to hang out with a friend or grab a drink for later. I try to stop in every so often when I'm visiting family, it's a nice place!“

“It’s a great place to gather people together.“

“Had the great fortune of trying this Hazy IPA before meeting the owner Kelsey Grammer and watching him pull beer for a few hours. This beer is outstanding! it doesn't have that hoppy bite and has a refreshing citrus finish. Put simply? it's delicious. Looking forward to more amazing beers coming!!“

“I never believed that i would ever see my partner again, until i meet traditionalist Voodoo Temple who helped me in getting my partner back my who left me for over 6months, she is my everything ..All thanks to this Great, who worked so hard in performing the voodoo spells which brought back my Wife. Http://www.Facebook.com“

“We held a celebration of life event at the brewery. It was the perfect vibe we were looking for, casual, laid back. The staff was professional, kind, and made everything so easy allowing us to relax and enjoy the time with our guests. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“great and helpful staff, food and drink is awesome. they make you feel like family. a real important note is they support and are vested in the community. I drive 14 miles past countless other breweries just to support this business.“

“We finally made it!! What took us so long, I don’t know!! Awesome ?? service and I loved everything! Thank you for having the best vegan and vegetarian options around!!! See you ?!! I almost forgot the beer ? ??!!! I promise, I’m not the driver.“

“Urban Lodge Brewing on Pratt Street is a great place to enjoy quality beer and a lively atmosphere. Their IPA is really good—smooth, well balanced, and full of flavor—and the overall beer selection is solid. It’s also an excellent spot to watch UConn basketball, with plenty of energy and excitement during games.

It can get a bit crowded, especially during game times, but that really speaks to how popular the place is. Even when it’s busy, the vibe stays fun and welcoming, and the staff do a great job keeping things moving. The crowd, good beer, and game-day atmosphere make Urban Lodge Brewing a place I’d happily return to.“

“Food was great Kathy with a K was great also strongly recommend“

“first time there, great selection of beer, great prices and fun atmosphere. Only thing I would suggest is put regular croutons on the Caesar salad and not the pretzel ends, they were very hard and seemed stale.“