17 Best Craft Breweries near Braintree

“Cool - more stoner metal than headbanger on a recent visit (on 4/20, so that tracks). All positive: sharp aesthetic; friendly, knowledgeable staff; plenty of parking and room for special events; food trucks; to-go options and merch; and the OG beer hearse. Similar enough to the newer Boston location that you can pick whichever is convenient, if not going for an event.“

“The bar pizza here is so good especially the #9 steak pizza laced and well done. The alcoholic beverages are on point with just the right amount of alcohol. Our bartender Tony always made sure that drinks were never empty. They do have Keno and plenty of flat screen tvs with multiple sports playing.“

“Great brewery. The beer was awesome Northeast IPAs as well as a couple of West Coast. The bartenders were awesome especially Brian wealth of information around the neighborhood too. first time in Boston he hooked us up with a couple other good restaurants.“

“The Tall Man and I were looking for a low key hangout with baby in tow, and Distraction Brewing was the perfect place. This new-to-us brewery on the cute pedestrian-only Birch St. had an outdoor patio but we opted for seats inside.It's not a big place, but it has a good number of tables and bench seating in a brightly lit space. The Tall Man got the autumn flight of 4 beers (one being one of their maltinis), which he enjoyed for their variety. I wasn't up for imbibing so I got a Health-Aid kombucha from the fridge. (They also carry Athlete's nonalcoholic beer in cans.) They have some packaged snacks for purchase, but they encourage people to get food from local businesses to eat there. It was pretty darn convenient to pick up lunch from nearby Chilacates. It made for a very chill lunch and sip. We weren't even the only ones with a stroller! It was a relief to find a brewery that's not utterly mobbed and where we could bring the little one. I would definitely come back for another relaxing hangout.“

“How was the pizza you ask? A wise man once said a picture is worth a thousand words!Awesome food and a nice beer selection. I will assert that this is a wonderful spot to chill, have good food, and meet nice wholesome people! ? PS - no wifi here so be prepared to talk and be social! Like its 1999!“

“Fun tour, we did it early morning. Needless to say, we had a good buzz by noon. Tour guides are awesome and friendly. At the end of the tour, they give you beer to sample. You get to keep your sampling cups, very cute. We had the privilege to sample 3 or 4 beers, I don't remember. There is also a gift shop and a "bar" where you could drink, not included in the tour. I would highly recommend this tour while in Boston.“

“Tasty beers, friendly staff, and some off the wall pizzas (though I haven't had any, the toppings qualify as nutso bonkers). Also near a bunch of solid restaurants if bar pizza isn't your thing. Highly recommend if you like beer and are a nice person. I should also mention that Liam, one of the beertenders, is super friendly and obviously deserving of a raise!“

“More of the classic, metal-building production brewery layout than other high-profile breweries making the Boston area's best beer. But, more down-to-earth, too. Impressive range, focusing on IPAs. Lots of seating and free parking. Worth the drive down.“

“We had a very positive experience working with the DBC team to host a business networking event. The upstairs Hopservatory is a spacious area with great lighting and views. Derek was organized and made the booking process simple. Candace with M&M BBQ was extremely responsive and provided helpful guidance when we submitted our food order. Joy and Tony were friendly, attentive, and efficient working the bar on the night of the event. We appreciate everyone’s willingness to support to make our event successful. Thank you to the whole team!!!“

“My husband and I hosted our rehearsal dinner at Break Rock Brewing. It was an absolute hit! We are huge brewery people and this place was right up our alley. It is right on the boardwalk of the beautiful Marina Bay with stunning views of the marina. They reserved an area for us where we had plenty of room. They don't serve food, so we had our dinner catered by Fat Cat right around the corner. Their beers are delicious and their staff is super friendly. The planning process was incredibly easy and their event manager was very responsive and transparent throughout the entire process. They also had a live DJ and arcade games which were a huge hit! Highly recommend hosting your event here!“

“We had a wonderful time at Barrell Z House this past Saturday. Our bartender, dressed in Germany garb for Oktoberfest, was so friendly and helpful. We had our little dog Ella with us and was made to feel welcome. Our bartender even brought us a fresh bowl of water for her. We got some delicious sirloin sliders for us and doggie biscuits with PB for Ella from the food truck. My husband and I enjoyed the IPA. We tasted two different types, one more fruity and aroma, the other more hoppy. We’re hop heads and both agreed that the more hoppy one was our fav! They have a nice, shady outdoor area with Adirondack chairs, a great space to soak up the beer and sunshine these early fall days.“

“My husband and I come here all the time. The hours are somewhat limited, but they're a growing local business. The beer and staff are great. It's dog friendly and an all around great atmosphere. It's a nice spot to watch a game, and enjoy a high quality beer. If your on the south shore, stop by. You won't regret it!“

“My son had a wrestling tournament at Oliver Ames, so I had to pop in at Shovel Town. Ordering ahead online was easy, pick up was as well. Wish I had time to sit and enjoy a couple of pints but bought some to enjoy at home. Brews were great and wish more local stores carried Shovel Town.“

“Love this new location easy to get to from my apartment and went there with a friend for dinner. Their Buffalo Chicken Pizza is the bomb and a must try. Also their Pina Colada was great that I ended it doing two rounds. Being on two floors there is plenty of space for big gatherings or small because on the second floor there is a room that can be closed off with a private bathroom. I already have plans to go back again soon. In total there are four bars. One on the first floor and three on the second floor.“

“Great brewery and awesome place for events! We hosted my husband's 30th birthday party and Dana was super accommodating and they had a great space for people to fit comfortably. The seltzers were delicious! Great that you can bring your own food. Great place for a party!“

“This brewery was cute but I struggled with the live music. I was sooo loud it was really hard to hear anything. I liked the arctic chill seltzer that they served. I wish that they had more non alcoholic options besides polar seltzer though.“

“Beautiful spot that integrates well with the adjacent food hall. Solid range of their beers on-tap, although I'm not sure if it's the full menu vs primary locations. Can't complain, with several varieties of wild-fermented ales plus crisp IPAs. Plenty of sports-themed merch. Minor irritant: no tabs, just pay per visit to the bar.“