42 Best Craft Breweries near Brighton

“Food with something that speaks to your soul“

“The best pizza in Boston!“

“Not only is Notch beer delicious and dedicated to putting out European styles you can’t get anywhere else, but their vibe is unmatched. They are dedicated to our community and hosting amazing events. Notch is a true value add to the Brighton community. Can’t recommend enough.“

“I recently hosted a birthday party at Idle Hands and it was so awesome! It was super easy to schedule the rental and plan the event with Darren. The Idle Hands team was great during the event - they made everything run smoothly and made it look easy. Everyone had a wonderful time 🙂 thank you!!“

“Went to get lunch when we got to Boston. Was close by our hotel and I love craft beer so was excited to try something local. Split the burger for lunch which was excellent. Tried three different beers and enjoyed each one. They didn’t do flights but do offer small pours so it made it easy to try different brews.

Venue was nice as well and easy to get to in the Seaport area.“

“Never been denied an espresso in critical need.
Never been denied free wifi when in need.
Never been denied a cold one when in need.
Never been denied a hot tea in frigid January months.
Never been denied a delicious vegan funfetti and snickerdoodle cookie before pinball league next door.“

“Mancini Soul Project definitely recommends night shift brewing. the best people, staff and brews!!“

“Sunday night dinner … Out-of-town visiting our daughter & her family … tasty & flavorsome craft beer; mouthwatering, wood burning oven pizza; TVs & lots of games for the entire family. The best part was the staff…VERY welcoming, friendly and assisted you so that your visit was a memorable and enjoyable experience. Thank you! 5+ Stars“

“Long long long live overdue visit to the Best Brewery in Boston. All due respect to Sam Adams, Trill, and others these guys are masters of the IPA but don't go to sleep on Merry Dancer (dark lager) or the Frozie Cup Series. If you're hankering for light the Rox Pils and Kolsch are top tier! Beers to make you happy and a great space with parking. What else do you need in Boston?“

“When my uncle passed away, he left clear instructions that he did NOT want a traditional memorial service. He wanted his friends to get together and have beers. Joe and the other owners COULD NOT have been more accommodating. They helped every step of the way through this challenging time. They are incredible people, and I could not be happier with how the event turned out. I will be a lifelong supporter of Distraction, as will every single person who attended that evening. I can not thank them enough.“

“Widowmaker always has a solid selection, with that comes an amazing seasonal rotation and a few surprises mixed in. I prefer IPAs and Sours and Widowmaker does not disappoint. Dogs are encouraged!“

“!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“We had the Biria chicken tacos, ordered a 2nd round cuz they were so good! I had a strawberry margarita - was delicious. Vibe was great around 1100 after a concert at the House of Blues. Will def be back !“

“This place was fun!!!! I've been here twice now, I'm from out of town, and realized I hadn't reviewed it yet.
The outdoor patio is a bit small and can get crowded but it's a nice spot when the weather is cooperative. Inside seating is larger than it looks so walk around until you can find a spot. The beer is very good and there is a wide range of styles to choose from. The food is actually a good compliment to the beer given the weird, off the shelf system they use to make it. Highly recommend.“

“Jake and Jeremy did a superlative job taking great care of us as customers with excellent service, organized, efficient, and food quality outstanding. Highly recommend the restaurant and servers Jake and Jeremy. They deserve a raise.“

“Our favorite place to chill out with friends and kids! Staff is the best, vibe is perfect, live music vary and it's always a good project and always a good new beer to try. I recommend it but don't sit on my favorite corner please ;).“

“It was a great vibe !! I’m not a beer drinker but these were amazing !! Loved the food, bartenders were friendly and food was delicious !!!“

“This neighborhood gem is always worth a visit, but the reason I’m reviewing after years of regular visits is the welcoming, compassionate nature of owners Liz and Jen. Today, during a packed house viewing of a USWNT game, Liz made sure to welcome every customer and search for free seats for them. I overheard several parties comment on how kind they thought this was, AND how much they enjoyed their beers. I, of course, wholeheartedly agree! Please come support this small, woman-owned, LGBT-owned local business!“

“Good beer, good times and good friends“

“Just had the most welcoming visit at Hannah’s! Kathleen at the bar took great care of us. Scott Bros BBQ was the event for the day and it smelled great! Looking forward to a return visit very soon! The beers were absolutely DEEELICIOUS!!!! If you haven’t visited Hannah’s yet, don’t wait! It’s terrific!“

“I was attending the Sandwich Boy event. That was,the,best sandwich I ever,had,in my life The chicken was delicious and juicy and the bread was crispy and fluffy. The Sandwich boys specal sauce was amazing. I also had a delicious beer. Rock star brewing has the best beer I tasted.“

“MBC is a great place to hang with different selections of well crafted brews ! Fun, layback atmosphere . The staff is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!“

“Excelente experiencia! Recomendado!“

“An awesome place. I went there for a movie night and tried their beer, their lager was really good. I stopped by again today just to pick up my credit card and was pleasantly surprised to see that in the morning they serve coffee and have breakfast options as well.“

“Great open space with a patio area and a rooftop area. The craft brews are great and the charcuterie options were spot on.“

“Great beer and outdoor space“

“Great beer. Great hospitality. I love all of the events ABCo does! From the beer gardens at the Res to the super family-friendly events with live music each week at the Jason Russell House, this company is walking the walk. Spreading joy, indeed!“

“Perfect cider with no carbonation or added sugar. Love it!“

“Great beer, atmosphere, and food options! I love coming here for trivia and meeting up with friends. I especially love the Bevi machine that they have - one of the few places you can go to find one for public use. It really makes my friends who don't consume alcohol and don't like traditional non-alcoholic options feel more comfortable coming out and having a good time.“

“Awesome place to check out for superb beers and atmosphere to sit and enjoy them with friends or with family. Plenty of seating and space that wont feel crowded. The hanging egg chairs are special and relaxing to sip beer on a warm day. Highly recommend.“

“Very well made beer, nice diversity in styles (NEIPA, sour, stout and even a couple N/As) Relaxing atmosphere.“

“A really nice get together spot. Very good for large groups we had a group of 10 and were able to get a table easily. Food was really good no complaints there. Very good variety. Parents there are no wine but that doesn’t affect me.“

“ODE TO HARPOON STOUT:
Oh Harpoon, my dear Harpoon,
Your buttery stout makes me swoon!

Why oh why can't I find it when I'm out?
There are not many truly good stouts.

Please find a way to put it in a bottle,
The tech seems to need Aristotle!

Come on, at least offer it in kegs,
Don't make us drink Guinness's dregs!

ORIGINAL:
Great tasting room! I had no idea that harpoon made such a lovely, buttery stout! I did not try all of the beers, I kept having the stout! Tasting room is $15 and bottomless 4 oz glasses!“

“The staff, the food, the patrons...all of it! Fabulous. Thank you!“

“Loved the atmosphere,good food and great beer. Great service!“

“Great little discovery on my recent Boston visit.

Hidden away over in Cambridge is an awesome little bar/taproom - Satellite. Which serves as a 2nd retail outlet for the nearby Remnant Brewing in Somerville.

Satellite ticks all the boxes. Intimate small bar, cozy back courtyard, tasty food, great staff, live music most nights, & lashings of craft beer & cocktails - what’s not to like?

Well worth a visit if you’re in the neighbourhood.“

“Deep Cuts is a great little spot to eat and catch a show. The food is good, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The live space is small and intimate. There’s even a selection of vinyl records available for sale in the taproom!!!! I highly recommend it.“

“Love coming here to see the amazing bartenders. It is a great bar where "everybody knows your name". The pizza is on the top 3 list of best bar pizza places in the area.“

“Good location! Good beer!“

“Lots of fun it was a great time“

“Trillium Canton is a truly incredible venue.“

“Best onion rings I’ve ever had. Convenient to Charles Theatre. Nice selection of their own brews. Fair pricing too! We will go again for sure!“