13 Best Craft Breweries near Manchester

“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!“

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

“Great little brewery with a very tasty menu. The burgers and hot dogs are elevated, creative, and delicious. The tacos are fresh and pack a punch. I want to try the envelope which is their take on a Crunchwrap supreme. The staff are also all friendly and the place has a cool atmosphere. They also have live music sometimes and otherwise their playlist has been good. Check them out!“

“My wife and I revisited last night after a few years. We had a fantastic experience. Clearly, a very well run and service oriented restaurant. The greeters at the reception desk were all very pleasant. The owner Marcus happened to be there and seated us. He also checked in on us during our meal. Very positive experience where he clearly cared about us and our experience. Our server, Daucey was exceptional. Very personable, attentive and pleasant. We're definitely going back and bringing friends.“

“Stark Brewing Company is an awesome spot. Peter, the owner, generously donated his space and welcomed his patrons to support a fundraiser for my Boston Marathon team with the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole event run smoothly. Great food, great people, and a great place for both dining and hosting an event. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

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

“Great local nanobrewery with creative beers on tap and bottles to go. I try to stop in once a week.“

“Had the great fortune of trying this Hazy IPA before meeting the owner Kelsey Grammer and watching him pull beer for a few hours. This beer is outstanding! it doesn't have that hoppy bite and has a refreshing citrus finish. Put simply? it's delicious. Looking forward to more amazing beers coming!!“

“Downtown Derry brew-pub, with innovative and delicious libations.“

“I’ve been coming to 603 Brewery for a few years now, and overall it remains one of my top places to go. The beer is consistently good, reliable, and always a great value. The food is always solid (though I wouldn't call it top-notch), and I love the open space. Above all, the staff is generally very friendly, which goes a long way and isn't something you find everywhere.
​However, I do have a few major frustrations lately that need addressing:

​Inconsistent Communication & Disappearing Favorites: My wife’s favorite brew—their iced tea vodka—suddenly disappeared over the last few months. When asking employees, nobody seems to have a consistent answer. If it’s not coming back, just be straightforward; if there’s a quality or supply issue being worked on, just say so. Being non-committal and haphazard with responses makes it hard to trust the company.

​Unexpected Closures for Private Events: Several times over the past few months, we’ve gone to visit only to find they were closing early or completely closed for a private event. Most notably, back in September, we arrived on a Friday with friends who had never been there before, only to find out they were closed. Needless to say, our friends weren't impressed and likely won't return.

​If a business relies on private events as a major money maker, there really needs to be a separate, dedicated event space rather than impacting the general public. It's frustrating to drive out to spend hard-earned money only to find the doors shut, and it's caused me to skip going altogether on a few occasions because I didn't want to have to constantly research their website just to see if a private event would ruin the trip.

​They’ll be just fine without my business on those nights, I get it, but better handling of private events would go a long way in keeping loyal customers happy.“

“Stopped by for our first time and will definitely be back! Fun time at trivia and the whole family had fun. Beers and seltzer were fantastic.“

“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.“