17 Best Craft Breweries near Manchester

“amazing beer and Mario cart!!!“

“Fun time at Woodstacker Beer Company in downtown Manchester, NH for a couple pints & a taster on a Thursday. My first trip here was literally just after he opened last year & was only doing a handful of can pours. Unfortunately my schedule hadn't aligned with their hours of operation over the past year until now, but I'm very happy I finally got back to try more. I remember really enjoying the ENGLISH PREMIER BEER Brown Ale so upon returning I was pumped to see they had nine different tap lines including a different brown ale I hadn't tried. This is my favorite type of brewery, where the beer is made in small batches & always super fresh. The owner & brewer is behind the counter serving & chatting with the patrons & regulars. ???

The three beers I scooped this time were all excellent. I started with a full pour of the RAT CITY FOREVER American Lager which was very crisp & refreshing. I then grabbed a full pour of the MUSHROOMS AND MEMORY MACHINES Brown Ale, again a winner. The last beer of the visit was a 5oz taster of the 9.3% BEAST COAST COAST NEDIPA which was super smooth & drinkable for the ABV. ?

The taproom itself isn't large by any means, but theres bar seating, tables & a very small patio area. There is no food in the taproom, but you can order from the restaurant that is connected nextdoor & they will deliver it to you which is very convenient. The owner/brewer Mike, plus some of the customers were all super friendly. I remember being extremely tired & beat that afternoon from allergies, but they brought me back with some nice conversation & a little history of the past year since he's opened. Great spot, highly recommend taking the time to support these guys, the awesome beer is just a bonus. ???☘?

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“*** 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??“

“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!“

“LOVE THIS PLACE!! First timer tonight, brought out dog Otty out for a date night. We were greeted right when we walked in with such friendly staff. Our waitress, Mikayla, was incredible.They had an event going on one side, and live music on the other, and though I thought it would be packed inside, it was very comfortable and roomy as we were placed right in the middle. Such a Great atmosphere for a dog and us. Wait staff accommodated to our bougie Shar Pei and brought out grilled chicken, bacon, and fresh iced water with quick service and food. 12/10 experience all around. Our dog is protective and barked a bit, so the owner came over and kindly asked us to quiet him, which we did. (He was just hungry and getting impatient/has an attitude). Really appreciative of everything about Stark Brewery and their doggie friendly atmosphere and can’t wait to come back ??

Parking: Forget parking. The best thing is You can bring your dog, just make sure they are well trained and act appropriately (reasonable)“

“Great food choices, friendly staff Stayed at the hotel across the parking lot. The convenience and quality of BB&K was wonderful“

“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!“