8 Best Craft Breweries near Winchester

“What a fun place to discover! Our Smash Burgers and tater tots were amazing! The outdoor seating was cozy and fun. Indoor available if desired.The blonde ale was incredibly smooth.Friendly, professional service. Beautiful pasture and starry skies were the icing on the cake. This is definitely on our revisit list!“

“Outlaw Brewing posted a picture of their corned beef hash on FB and it looked so good we had to get off the couch and go check it out! We'd never been there before despite it only being 15 minutes from our house. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised! The place is adorable with lots of outdoor space for good weather. It was rainy and cold today so we got to enjoy some great music and entertainment inside their little tavern with fabulous ale and incredible food! It was a little pricey, but very worth it. They even had our favorite vintage video game... for free to boot! We'll definitely go back. I just wish we'd known about it sooner! The only thing that would've improved the visit is a nice cozy fireplace.“

“Wonderful experience! Whenever you visit a brewery between seasons you can often be disappointed with lack of options or drop in quality. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE with West LA Beer company. Plenty of beer options on tap. You can go with delicious classics or switch it up with a more unique brew. Eccentric sours and even a brew with smoked hops. I love the atmosphere inside as well. There is lots of support and promoting of local artists and art work, with chances to purchase a piece you really love. Plenty of board and card games available to use while you enjoy delicious beer. They even provide you with local restaurants that will deliver to the restaurant and provide neighboring food establishments to walk to and pick up food. They do have simple snacks onsite, but the collaboration with other local businesses is outstanding. I will admit from the street the outside is not very appealing however The cleanliness of everything inside, from the bar top to the bathroom is outstanding!! Great vibes all around! Will absolutely be back to West LA Beer Company time and time again! Highly recommend.“

“I set up an event with Frogg Brewing and Keene Cookie Company, LLC. for our volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) last week. Stephanie was so helpful with our food order and set it up for easy access while preparing to make our cookies look amazing. The pizza and beer are fantastic!! I look forward to getting back to Swanzey to visit again soon. Thanks for a great time!!“

“Where do I begin this review about such a great place? Let’s start with the gracious and welcoming owners, Leslie and Paul Cameron. On our visit there, we were greeted at the door by Paul as he welcomed us to his establishment. Our group immediately felt at home and knew this was going to be a good choice to indulge in some fine libation. Inside the taproom area you will feel the coziness of the New England style décor and design from the live edge maple bar and table tops to the post and beam construction. The tap list was a nice mix of stouts, porters, red ales and IPA’s which were served nice and cold, just the way I like my beers. We enjoyed all of our choices and would not hesitate to order again in the future. Live music was provided by a husband and wife duo singing popular songs that everyone could sing along too. They strongly encouraged we sing along and we may have surprised them with some of the songs that we could sing with them word for word. For those of you who may not be beer drinkers, fear not. Paul and Leslie also make delicious award winning wine in the refurbished 200+ year old barn next to the taproom. Leslie gave us a tour of the wine barn and I must say, what an impressive job they did with it. Inside the barn, you will quickly appreciate all the hard work that went into this place. Upon entry at the ground level, you will find a wide variety of bottled wines, cheeses and chocolates to purchase. The second floor follows around the inside perimeter of the barn with many tables, chairs and other cozy places to sit. A beautiful hand crafted bar can be found where all the wine tastings take place. The third floor is in the middle of the barn and follows the center line of the roof peak. It is an open floor design and both side of the second floor can be viewed from the third. All three floors are tastefully decorated keeping with the traditional New England style and further enhances the warmth and coziness of all the hard work Leslie and Paul have devoted to their business. On warmer days, there is ample outdoor seating with multiple fire pit locations to enjoy your drink and snacks in the fresh outdoor air. It was a bit chilly on the day of our visit, but we cannot wait to make a return trip on a warmer day for more enjoyment of the good company and drinks found at the Back Room Brewery. We will certainly be spreading the good word to many of our other friends to join us on the next trip. See you then and cheers!!!“

“Had the pleasure of eating Jarod’s delicious food last night for a tasting, my daughter is getting married in the Spring and we hired Missing Link Fine Foods to cater. We tasted 10 different hors d’oeuvres and all were fabulous!Can’t wait for the entree tasting!He offered many gluten free and dairy free options as well, they did not lack on flavor. Yum!“

“Good beer. Wide variety. Wish there was more inside space.But with nice weather, they have a big deck and outdoor pavilion. Loved the in-house restaurant there!!.. Missing Link Fine Foods. Wish they promoted it more. Best burgers and fries in Cheshire County!“

“Our family has visited twice now for our holiday get together, and I can't exaggerate how accommodating they've been. There are 20 of us altogether, including kids aged 2 to 14. Not only is this a beautiful venue with plenty of space, but they've always extended themselves to make us feel welcome. They've provided blankets so we can enjoy the fire on the patio, taken our family's picture, extended tables for serving food, and the beer and service are phenomenal. Thank you so much for your kindness, for giving us this beautiful space to celebrate with our loved ones, and for being such wonderful hosts. We will be back!“