17 Best Craft Breweries near Manchester

“The beer is awesome. So is the staff!“

“*** DOG FRIENDLY *****

My Husband and I go here EVERY month. Every month they have new specials and take the time to curate a new burger & chicken sandwich. We look forward to it SO MUCH.

They have the best SMASH burgers in NH, and I always tell my friends & family about them if they are ever in the Manchester Area. They also are involved in their community.

I know a lot of people seek them out because they welcome dogs!!!!!!!! ( That is huge to me) I have brought my dogs there and seen many others. Also, there are a lot of cyclists that pull through. It seems like a destination spot for them??“

“This place is always great. They always have a good variety of beers on tap. If you haven’t been you should go!“

“The best places are often run by the best people, in my experience anyway. To Share is run by two of the best people, people who have built a tremendous team of people! From this, they produce amazing products, lovely experiences, and build relationships all while bettering the community. 10/10 spot!“

“Hands down the best brewery in Manchester. Also happens to be the first and still the best distillery in Manchester since prohibition ended. what makes it the best? First obviously is the beer. There are timeless classics that have been on tap for 30 years at Stark and also a nice variety of inventive and enticing new brews that let your tastes go for an adventure. And B, The spirits. Wow, this Bourbon is amazing. Meticulously crafted and patiently distilled giving it a very smooth character that tastes amazing neat or on the rox or mixed into one of Peter's Old Fashions. There is small batch crafted Rums, Whiskey, Gin, and Vodka also available that are top notch. To put a cap on it the food is amazing, look at the menu and pick something and it will be delicious. That has been my experience at Stark.“

“We have been many times and have never been disappointed. Love the openness, the live music, the food, the beer, great waitstaff. We live less than ten minutes away and it’s one of our go to places.“

“Such a great brewery! Quiant, down to Earth, but still modern and fun, there was the main area, pub tables, bar, and a couch sitting area with a dart board. I was super impressed with how fresh and high quality the beers were, also with the variety (something for everyone). My favorites were the Lady of the Lake and Gemütlich, and I'm super excited for the fall pumpkin brew to come out. The owner was also super helpful and kind, explaining the stories of every beer and giving a good idea of how they tasted before buying them. 100% would recommend to anyone who is considering, and will definitely be back. It also felt nice supporting local high-quality breweries.“

“The owners are very kind and knowledgeable about beer and making beer. They gave us a tour of their nanobrewery and the beer tasted great. Great place to go and try what they have on tap and leave with a 4-pack or growler. Will definitely be going back for refills. They have popcorn, but no hot foods yet.“

“Impressive selection of handcrafted beer! Comfortable setting up with lots of brewery events. Really looking forward to spending some time here!“

“Absolutely top tier beer ? and delicious food the staff are great people too always welcoming wether you're a regular or new to the establishment. The bar isn't big but it never feels crowded with the kind of people that gather here. I highly recommend going here and trying the door and beer my favorite on the menu right now is the Peach Papa, and the PuPu platter nachos, and beach pizza, these are not always on the menu but everything I have tried so far has been great and I will definitely be coming back.“

“A pal and I came here on a rainy day. Hadn't been in before and felt very welcomed at the bar. We were told they had a limited menu but everything we had was incredible. We were thoroughly entertain by the staff and regulars. Can't wait to go back.“

“Their Battle Axe IPA is the only IPA I drink. Great flavor without the heavy bitterness of a typical IPA. The brew pub has a nice atmosphere and the staff is friendly and courteous. Their Pizza is outstanding and it's my go to place when I want to indulge in a pie.
Give them a try, you won't be disappointed.“

“Solid beer and friendly staff. We visited from Nashville and can't wait to come back. Millie and Alex are awesome!“

“First time at 603. I went with my kids and we had a blast. Definitely a beer hall vibe with long tables plus a good view to the brewing area. A good number of tvs showing various games. Place was very busy but the again it was a Saturday!

I tried the beer hall bock. It was good.

Kids had a couple burgers (603 and General) and we went for the Nachos. The burgers were smash burgers and also very good...

I should also note the process of ordering at the counter for beers and food with food then being delivered to your table number. Counter staff was awesome and food delivery was super fast“

“I absolutely love this place. Great whisky, friendly staff, and awesome atmosphere. They also supply my business with sanitizer during the Covid-19 pandemic which keeps my employees and customers safe. Please support local businesses.“

“We held our small wedding reception at Pipe Dream and everything was perfect. Everyone we worked with was amazing from the event coordinator Morgan, the chef Corey, the bartender Lisa, and all the rest of the staff. Morgan was great with giving us free range to decorate the space, get music playing, and get a slideshow on the TV. Corey made specific points to work with any food allergies or restrictions which made everyone very comfortable eating the food and checked in on when we wanted everything to come out. Lisa was great to talk to and work with during setup and the reception. We cannot recommend them enough, they really went above and beyond at making everything go as planned.“

“Awesome brewery with great beer! Family owned and run, great people and fantastic brews, something for everyone. Highly recommend!“