This place is hands down our go-to spot! We’re here every weekend, and we’re never disappointed. One of the big reasons we keep coming back? Pistol Grip beer—absolutely love it! But beyond that, the entire experience is just top-tier.
The atmosphere is always on point, with great music and plenty of TVs to catch any game while enjoying a drink. It’s the perfect place to hang out, grab a beer, and have a chill time.
We even spent Valentine’s Day here and were surprised with a special Steak & Shrimp menu—absolutely delicious! We really wish they’d add something like that permanently because it was that good.
As for our usual order? You can’t go wrong with their wings and Caesar salad—always fresh and flavorful. And if you’re looking for a solid recommendation, the Chicken Bacon Ranch is a must-try.
To top it all off, we always get to see Bridget when we’re there, which makes the experience even better!
Highly recommend this place—whether you’re here for the food, drinks, sports, or just a great time, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bex O'Brien
Might seem like it's fancy from the decor, but the bartenders and other customers are way more friendly and approachable than some of the other more "casual" places in Malden Center.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Athena Tucker-Strong
They have the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich I’ve had and I’ve had many. Usually on my days off I’d go find places that serve them because I Love them so much. This place has the best one. So much flavor.
All of their food is wicked good. House bbq and house ranch are 🤌🏽
The only thing we didn’t love was the poutine gravy. Tasted like it could have been a packet of Gravy. I’m sure it wasn’t, but we weren't a fan. I’d try it again though just in case.
Smoked Turkey club was also great. Pizza, good. Wings, good
New favorite place to watch sports and eat some good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Pressley
We’ve visited Faces Brewing Company many times, and each visit has been consistent: the beers are excellent, the food is high-quality pub fare, the cocktails are creative, and the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between modern and comfortable. It’s a reliable spot we’ve always enjoyed.
However, on our most recent visit, we decided to check out the back area with the live music stage, and unfortunately, this is where things took a disappointing turn.
In the North Shore Boston area, it’s not hard to find great spots for live music, though options in Malden are more limited. That said, the parking situation around Faces Brewing is a nightmare, which already makes it tempting to drive elsewhere. Adding to that frustration, we arrived to discover a $20 per person ticket fee to enter the music venue. My initial thought was, “$20 per ticket? This must be something special.” Sadly, I was wrong.
The venue itself was underwhelming—small, crowded, and lacking in amenities. There were only a handful of tables, one of which was covered in swag with no one attending to it, rendering it useless and taking up valuable space in an already cramped area. The setup felt poorly thought out.
If $20 is the standard cover charge for the music venue, Faces Brewing needs to rethink their approach. Asking that much to enter a crowded space with limited seating and varying-quality local acts feels steep, especially when better live music experiences are just a short drive away. Cambridge, for example, offers more value for a similar or lower cost.
The quality of the music was mediocre at best, though I imagine that varies from night to night. For us, it was a complete miss. We stayed for a couple of drinks but ended up leaving after the second act, as the music took a bizarre turn that our group of seven just couldn’t get behind.
Overall, while Faces Brewing continues to deliver on food, drinks, and ambiance, the live music experience was overpriced and disappointing. With the added headache of Malden’s parking situation, we’ll likely stick to enjoying Faces for its core offerings and look elsewhere for live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jeffrey Dean
It was decent. Staff wasn’t engaged whatsoever. Beers not described at all which really can’t happen so please fix that. Best thing was the decor.
Less de la Fuente
First time here, visiting from NY. Food, service and beer AMAZING! I looove the concept and great music was a plus. I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
belen rodriguez
I completely recommend this place, the pumpkin ravioli was incredibly! They’re fast to serve and always attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Johnson
Really fun spot. Great food, great beer, lots of space and they were super accommodating with our kiddo. Will be back again for sure.
HENOK Yirga
Henok,abrham,taye,Dave,Dani,Aman approve this place one of the best place for drink and food in the whole Massachusetts. outstanding food and fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
playernameistoolong
5/5 best music playlist here. My Chemical Romance and Taking Back Sunday.
I just had a pumpkin Raviole and it was the most delicious thing I’ve ever had it was perfect the flavors were amazing that I can’t explain the perfect combination of everything. I highly recommend this place and this amazing dish also the environment was perfect I had a great time with my girlfriends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dean Ly
This is an awesome place to get brunch, lunch, or dinner. They have a really good selection of beers and solid cocktails. All of the food we've ordered has been good and we've tried a variety of their pizzas, most of their starters, and some of their desserts and brunch. There's also a backroom where they have concerts pretty often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Steven Pilon
Everything you want in brewery - the beer couldn’t be more on point - the staff is friendly - great food to pair - the bartenders are legitimate mixologists, if you have a unique palate for alcohol they’ll knock it out of the park for you - great atmosphere - all around a good time to be had by all - if you have a bad time here then the problem is you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Rocha
Since my husband and I moved to Malden, Faces has been one of our favorite spots. Even though it’s a brewery, Faces has AMAZING cocktails made by the friendliest staff. And a fantastic seasonal food menu! Their bar snacks, huge salads, and sandwiches are delicious, and the decor in the old bank it’s located in is so unique, pretty, and fun. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Stone
Food here is absolutely amazing. The cocktails are life changing - its clear that the staff and owners put a lot of thought into the drink menu. I travel over an hour to go here because the service and atmosphere is top notch.
This place is hands down our go-to spot! We’re here every weekend, and we’re never disappointed. One of the big reasons we keep coming back? Pistol Grip beer—absolutely love it! But beyond that, the entire experience is just top-tier.
The atmosphere is always on point, with great music and plenty of TVs to catch any game while enjoying a drink. It’s the perfect place to hang out, grab a beer, and have a chill time.
We even spent Valentine’s Day here and were surprised with a special Steak & Shrimp menu—absolutely delicious! We really wish they’d add something like that permanently because it was that good.
As for our usual order? You can’t go wrong with their wings and Caesar salad—always fresh and flavorful. And if you’re looking for a solid recommendation, the Chicken Bacon Ranch is a must-try.
To top it all off, we always get to see Bridget when we’re there, which makes the experience even better!
Highly recommend this place—whether you’re here for the food, drinks, sports, or just a great time, you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Might seem like it's fancy from the decor, but the bartenders and other customers are way more friendly and approachable than some of the other more "casual" places in Malden Center.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have the best Nashville hot chicken sandwich I’ve had and I’ve had many. Usually on my days off I’d go find places that serve them because I Love them so much.
This place has the best one. So much flavor.
All of their food is wicked good. House bbq and house ranch are 🤌🏽
The only thing we didn’t love was the poutine gravy. Tasted like it could have been a packet of Gravy. I’m sure it wasn’t, but we weren't a fan. I’d try it again though just in case.
Smoked Turkey club was also great. Pizza, good. Wings, good
New favorite place to watch sports and eat some good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve visited Faces Brewing Company many times, and each visit has been consistent: the beers are excellent, the food is high-quality pub fare, the cocktails are creative, and the atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between modern and comfortable. It’s a reliable spot we’ve always enjoyed.
However, on our most recent visit, we decided to check out the back area with the live music stage, and unfortunately, this is where things took a disappointing turn.
In the North Shore Boston area, it’s not hard to find great spots for live music, though options in Malden are more limited. That said, the parking situation around Faces Brewing is a nightmare, which already makes it tempting to drive elsewhere. Adding to that frustration, we arrived to discover a $20 per person ticket fee to enter the music venue. My initial thought was, “$20 per ticket? This must be something special.” Sadly, I was wrong.
The venue itself was underwhelming—small, crowded, and lacking in amenities. There were only a handful of tables, one of which was covered in swag with no one attending to it, rendering it useless and taking up valuable space in an already cramped area. The setup felt poorly thought out.
If $20 is the standard cover charge for the music venue, Faces Brewing needs to rethink their approach. Asking that much to enter a crowded space with limited seating and varying-quality local acts feels steep, especially when better live music experiences are just a short drive away. Cambridge, for example, offers more value for a similar or lower cost.
The quality of the music was mediocre at best, though I imagine that varies from night to night. For us, it was a complete miss. We stayed for a couple of drinks but ended up leaving after the second act, as the music took a bizarre turn that our group of seven just couldn’t get behind.
Overall, while Faces Brewing continues to deliver on food, drinks, and ambiance, the live music experience was overpriced and disappointing. With the added headache of Malden’s parking situation, we’ll likely stick to enjoying Faces for its core offerings and look elsewhere for live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
It was decent. Staff wasn’t engaged whatsoever. Beers not described at all which really can’t happen so please fix that. Best thing was the decor.
First time here, visiting from NY. Food, service and beer AMAZING! I looove the concept and great music was a plus. I would definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I completely recommend this place, the pumpkin ravioli was incredibly! They’re fast to serve and always attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really fun spot. Great food, great beer, lots of space and they were super accommodating with our kiddo. Will be back again for sure.
Henok,abrham,taye,Dave,Dani,Aman approve this place one of the best place for drink and food in the whole Massachusetts. outstanding food and fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5/5 best music playlist here. My Chemical Romance and Taking Back Sunday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I just had a pumpkin Raviole and it was the most delicious thing I’ve ever had it was perfect the flavors were amazing that I can’t explain the perfect combination of everything. I highly recommend this place and this amazing dish also the environment was perfect I had a great time with my girlfriends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is an awesome place to get brunch, lunch, or dinner. They have a really good selection of beers and solid cocktails. All of the food we've ordered has been good and we've tried a variety of their pizzas, most of their starters, and some of their desserts and brunch. There's also a backroom where they have concerts pretty often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything you want in brewery - the beer couldn’t be more on point - the staff is friendly - great food to pair - the bartenders are legitimate mixologists, if you have a unique palate for alcohol they’ll knock it out of the park for you - great atmosphere - all around a good time to be had by all - if you have a bad time here then the problem is you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Since my husband and I moved to Malden, Faces has been one of our favorite spots. Even though it’s a brewery, Faces has AMAZING cocktails made by the friendliest staff. And a fantastic seasonal food menu! Their bar snacks, huge salads, and sandwiches are delicious, and the decor in the old bank it’s located in is so unique, pretty, and fun. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food here is absolutely amazing. The cocktails are life changing - its clear that the staff and owners put a lot of thought into the drink menu. I travel over an hour to go here because the service and atmosphere is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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