38 Best Craft Breweries near Melrose

“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 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.“

“Food with something that speaks to your soul“

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

“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?“

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“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 !“

“Overall 4.5
Beer: 5
Ambiance 4.5
Service: 5
Dog friendly: 5

Summary: Overall, very good beer with very good service. Dog friendly (inside and out). Food options are limited.

Visited Fri, 5/15/26, late afternoon.
My wife and I each ordered a flight. No overlap. Beers skewed to the malty but covered IPA. All were good, but midnight (stout) and kolsch and amber rye were all excellent. (Honorable mention to cerveza w tanjin rim!)
Dogs are welcome inside and we felt that right away when Jeff (owner) welcomed us and asked if he could treat our pup.
Service was attentive and helpful in selecting beers, giving good insights to what we would like based on our preferences.
Food options were limited to snacks so maybe come for the beer and great vibes which were both abundant on this late Friday afternoon.

Cheers!“

“Highly recommend !!! Adams Apple - cider , Candlepin- light, and Fiver- hazy ipa, to start. Atmosphere is really open and inviting. Lots of natural light but that cozy dark vibe too. Bardo’s pizza is so good. It’s kind of giving naan with toppings in consistency and with super crusty crust like almost burnt but don’t be alarmed. Staff were overall really attentive and friendly! The outdoor space looked great but the winter weather did not cooperate. The Gen Zesty was unbelievably pickle tasting perfection but no soggy pickles! The ranch pickle dressing was so good you didn’t need the actual pickles on the pizza. Giving chicken bacon ranch but to the next level.“

“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 !!!“

“Good beer, good times and good friends“

“A fantastic family friendly brewery that is truly owner operated, and always a delight. Twisted Fate has been my go-to brewery for the past two years, serving up a variety of fantastic beers.“

“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!“

“Perfect taste discovered this the other day“

“Excelente experiencia! Recomendado!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Efficient experience. Many places to order beer. One window to order pizza. Wait for pizza can be 30-90 minutes so they advise you to order the pizza when you arrive. Unfortunately they only offer one size of pizza. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Nice to sit outside and watch the golfers. There is overflow parking across the street. Staff said they can pour over 3k beers on a busy Saturday.“

“The best pizza in Boston!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Good location! Good beer!“

“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!“

“Lots of fun it was a great time“