37 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!“

“Been drinking Idle Hands beers since they were in the original Everett location (I think it was a slasher movie film set). Quite simply, the best beers you can get unless you leave the continent and head east, and they’d give the European breweries a run for their money too. Top notch!“

“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.“

“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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“Castle Island Brewing is one of the busiest and amazing brewery. The beer collection is amazing specially the IPAs. They do have food and they had one of the best spicy wings in town for sure. It was filled with college kids and it took a while to find seating, but mostly you share table with others.“

“Their coffee stout is delicious. They don't serve food but allow you to bring it. Since it's located in Bow Market, you have a lot of great food options to choose from. Nice, friendly service and great atmosphere to hangout with friends.“

“Excelente experiencia! Recomendado!“

“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.“

“We had our daughter's first birthday party here and I cannot oversell how great this place was. The owner and staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the whole process, and made set up and tear down a breeze! They have ample space to fit our large party, and we didn't feel crowded for a second.

The drinks were on another level. In an ocean of the same old IPAs from other breweries, Granite Coast offers a variety of drinks for those who want something new. Their bartender made great recommendations and was so helpful.

I cannot recommend Granite Coast enough, either for your event or for a night out. We'll definitely be back.“

“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“

“The place itself is really cool and chill. Cornhole, TV with N64 and 4 controllers with a number of party games set up to play, and good spicy chili for your nacho bar snack. Unfortunately the beers were all on the lighter side. It is a good place to chill and have some light beers but I enjoy more full-bodied beers. So I don't think I will be coming back for the beers.“

“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 !“

“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“

“Honestly the alcohol/drinks are really good here but there were waaaay too many children running around when I went. At least 6-8 kids, I’m not sure why people are bringing children to a place where people are getting drunk, but it definitely ruined the atmosphere“

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

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

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

“This is a great place for beer. Prices aren't cheap but I guess that's just Cambridge MA thing. My favourite beer - Buzz Factory. I haven't tried the food here but I suppose it won't be bad. They have huge space which can be a great place for socialisation and for hanging out with friends.“

“Had such a great time this past weekend with my parents visiting in town and taking them to show how much we love the Harpoon experience. Wanted to give a special shout out to Edgar, who really made our experience top notch and memorable. Edgar is a top tier employee and made us feel right at home. Can't wait to go back!“

“Great beer and outdoor space“

“Edit: I went on a Saturday night, but there was apparently a festival going on that highly impacted my experience. Updated score for accuracy.

Beer was good. Staff was good. They say the close at 11. Last call is at 10. They kick you out at 1030.“

“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.“

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

“We recently held a small 60 person family/friends event in the Squirrel’s Den at Mighty Squirrel and couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out.

The upstairs space felt separate enough for our group, but still connected to the rest of the brewery. The staff were helpful and attentive, and kept things running smoothly

We went with a breakfast spread, and the food was outstanding — fresh, well-prepared, and a real hit with everyone there.

They made the whole experience feel effortless on our end. Would absolutely recommend Mighty Squirrel to anyone looking for a welcoming and well-run space for their next event.“

“I wanted to try TH for a long time being from Texas and having lived in Northern California around Russian River Brewing for a while. Stopped here during a trip to Boston in mid August; it was one of the most beautiful brewery/taprooms I’ve seen. Great beer, the pizza was good, and a wonderful vibe outside. Yes, it was crowded. Yes, the staff was a bit short with us (they were busy). But a great place to check out? Absolutely. If the weather is nice, get there early to find a spot outside.“

“The best pizza in Boston!“

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

“My colleague and I dropped in for a bite during a work trip, and we couldn’t have been happier with the food, beer, and service. The bartender, Liam, made our tough travel day so much better. Next time I’m in town, I’m making it a priority to stop here. Keep up the amazing work!!“

“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“