10 Best Craft Breweries near Manchester

“Great place to hang out, even if your not into Beer. They have some amazing mixed drinks! There is something always happening there is seems. Definitley a must-see if visiting Manchester.“

“UL is a comfortable place with a friendly atmosphere.“

“Recently(ish) moved to Manchester and went here for the first time a few weeks ago. Nice spot both times I’ve been and the vibe is very much that of a local haunt with lots of regulars who know each other. Hopefully I’ll be one of ‘em eventually!“

“This place is such a vibe!! There were so many events going on, but each area was pretty well separated from the other, so no conflicting noise or anything. Definitely recommend music bingo. We went for Emo Bingo with the band Tell All Your Friends, it was so fun!“

“Good food, nice clean area, friendly staff!“

“Really well crafted beers. The inside of the brewery is built and decorated to give you a warm, cozy feel. You will not feel like you're on Main St in EH. It made me feel like I was in a brewery in NH or ME. Worth the trip! Will definitely be back!“

“Friendly staff and great lineup of beers in the historic Colt Firearms factory. Great history and atmosphere.“

“Wow! What else can I say... this is a great brewery! Our friend introduced this spot to us and what a winner! If you're from East Hartford you may recognize their brews from Burnside like the famous Ten Penny Ale. They're back as East Hartford Brewery with some of their old favorites and more! I got a flight and this was the first time in a long time I liked every beer I tried. My favorites were the Penny Weiz and the Leafy Penny! The inside/outside seating area is so cozy and filled with a bunch of heaters for the chilly weather. What a cool vibe. Staff was awesome as well. And the best part? They're dog friendly!!! They also have a great lineup for food trucks. We'll definitely be back!“

“Thank you for making this brewery such an inviting experience! We always have a wonderful time here. I want to commend your staff as they are always so pleasant and helpful. We have been to numerous vineyards and breweries and none of them make us feel as welcome as yours does. The property is exquisite and it draws such a nice group of people and their pups! Hops on the Hill is our absolute favorite! I tell everyone about it.“

“This place exceeded my expectations. The ambiance was quite friendly and relaxing. The fries with the dipping sauces were to die for. The IPA's were very solid and I heard the strawberry lemonade was top notch. My only complaint would be to have a milkshake IPA on the beer list but beggars can't be choosers. Overall, this place is top notch, especially when you have great company.“