30+ Beer Gardens Now Open in the Boston Area
When:
Friday, Apr 26, 2024 9:00a -
Friday, Nov 01, 2024 11:00p
Friday, Apr 26, 2024 9:00a -
Friday, Nov 01, 2024 11:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Pay as you go
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Food, Good for Groups, Meetup, Music, Party, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/
Sunny weather means more time to pop open a cold one with friends. Boston-area beer gardens are back. Sit outside, soak in patio season, and discover local brews! We’ve rounded up the very best beer gardens open in Boston now, so you can enjoy the brew-tiful weather all season long. Hoppy beer tasting!🍻
By Kenneal Patterson & Yelena Nicolle Salvador
1) Cisco Brewers Seaport Popup
Where: Seaport
When: Open now
What: Looking for a “slice of Nantucket”? Enjoy award-winning craft beer, live music, and a brand new food menu (with a sushi bar and taco truck) at this great outdoor beer garden.
2) Aeronaut Brewing Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Somerville
What: Aeronaut invites Bostonians to grab a brew and sit under the sun. The taproom and courtyard are open for beer and food seven days a week.
3) Trillium Greenway Pop-up Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Downtown
What: It’s finally back. One of Boston’s most beautiful beer gardens—right in the heart of the Rose Kennedy Greenway—is open for the season. Dogs are welcome!
4) Trillium Fenway Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Fenway
What: Grab a delicious lunch at Time Out Market before spilling out onto the 401 Park lawn for an afternoon of amazing Trillium beers and good vibes.
5) The Anchor Boston in Charlestown Navy Yard
When: Open now
Where: Charlestown
What: Drinks, events, and entertainment. What more can you ask for? It’s more than just a beer garden, and it’s only 20 feet from one of Boston’s most spectacular waterfronts.
6) Outdoors @ Harpoon Beer Hall
When: Open now
Where: Seaport
What: Outdoors @ Harpoon is open right now with a newly added pickleball court space! Partnering with Hub Sports Boston, enjoy the very best brews to kick off your summer with snacks and more!
7) Night Shift Everett Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Everett
What: Night Shift is all about community, which is why they’re inviting fellow Bostonians back to relax and unwind at their beautiful outdoor patio.
8) Cambridge Brewing Company Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Kendall Square
What: Est. in 1989, Cambridge Brewing Co. is the oldest brewpub in the greater Boston area serving fresh handcrafted beer and food made with local ingredients.
9) Idle Hands Craft Ales Patio
When: Open now
Where: Malden
What: Take a day trip out of the city to explore this great Craft Ales Brewing Co., where you can try unique brews and enjoy the expansive patio.
10) Owl's Nest Beer Garden on the Esplanade
When: Opening May 8
Where: Back Bay
What: Take an evening stroll down the Esplanade before watching the sun set over the water with a cool drink in hand. The Owl’s Nest Beer Garden is reopening soon!
11) Owl's Nest Beer Garden at Herter Park
When: Opening May 8
Where: Lower Allston
What: Gather at Herter Park—one of Allston’s best hidden gems—and enjoy the beautiful river and Night Shift’s very best beers.
12) Faces Brewing Co. Beer Garden
When: Opening to be announced
Where: Malden
What: We’re counting down the days until this beloved Malden spot reopens for the season. Beer is brewed on site, and it’s a must-try. Check their socials for more info about when their patio will be open for the season!
13) Widowmaker Brewing Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Braintree
What: With an amazing—and dog-friendly— patio, Widowmaker is something to remember. Plus, the Brighton patio will be opening early May with new renovations and their Quincy Beer Garden opens around Memorial Day!
14) Castle Island Brewing Company Beer Garden
When: Southie patio open now; Norwood Beer Garden opening to be announced
Where: South Boston
What: Welcome to the world of Castle Island beers. South Boston has just what you’re craving, a beautiful patio and some of Boston’s greatest brews.
15) Navigation Brewing Co. Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Lowell
What: You can’t miss an evening at Lowell’s biggest (and most happening) patio. Grab a bite at the food truck, a fresh brew, and say “cheers” to warm weather.
16) Distraction Brewing Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: Roslindale
What: It’s the perfect distraction from a long and frustrating work week. Distraction Brewing’s Beer Garden is now open, weather permitting. Stop by this couple-run business!
17) Patios at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.
When: Open now
Where: Waltham
What: Enjoy adirondack lounging chairs and brews at the local favorite – Mighty Squirrel – for that sweet spring/summer breeze.
18) Notch Brighton Biergarten at Charles River Speedway
When: Open now
Where: Brighton
What: Open year-round, this biergarten is next level. It’s 2,000 square feet and right smack dab in the middle of the Charles River Speedway!
When: Open now
Where: Cambridge Crossing
What: Soak in the sunshine at Lamplighter’s CX location, where outdoor patios are already open. Enjoy flavorful, delicious IPAs and sours at this famous brewing company.
When: Open now
Where: Framingham
What: This family-owned and operated spot has just the brews you’ve been looking for. Sneak out of work and grab a cold one—they won’t tell.
21) Adams Inn Gazebo Beer Garden
When: Set to open in June
Where: Quincy
What: Enjoy waterfront sunsets and top-notch brews at this beautiful outdoor gazebo, which will be open in June for the 2024 season! For now, check with the Adams Pub on nice days to sit out on their Pub Deck for alfresco riverside dining.
22) Aeronaut Allston Pop-up Beer Garden
When: Set to open May 9
Where: Allston
What: The only thing better than a great beer garden is when you combine it with live music. Jam out to the tunes of the summer, grab some local eats, and say cheers to a summer with Aeronaut!
23) Night Shift Pop-up Beer Garden on the Greenway
When: Opening May 8
Where: Back Bay
What: This one is new to the 2024 season, so give it a warm welcome! Serving the reliable Night Shift brews, this pop-up will be right along the Greenway in Dewey Square – a perfect location in the heart of the city. Kick back and relax at this beer garden adventure.
24) City Hall Plaza Beer Garden
When: Open now
Where: City Hall
What: With city views that can’t be beat, this beer garden welcomes you with comfy couches, plenty of seating, and even more space to people-watch. Take in the city skyline with a brew in hand right in the city center at City Hall.
When: Open now
Where: Dorchester
What: A patio and a roof deck? Oh, yes please. At Dorchester Brewing, bring your pup to the patio or take in some skyline views on their barrel tables above their tap room. There are plenty of fun events to enjoy too.
26) Remnant Brewing Beer Garden at Bow Market
When: Open now
Where: Somerville
What: Escape the busy streets and enter the Remnant Brewing oasis. You can bring in food from your fave place at Bow and enjoy all the fun at this beer garden!
When: Open now
Where: Seaport
What: This place has a gigantic patio with tables, couches, and picnic benches. There’s plenty of room, so bring your friends and sip on the great beers on tap.
28) Dockside Beer Garden on Central Wharf
When: Set to open in June
Where: The Wharf
What: Right next to the aquarium, this spot will make you feel nautical with a brew in hand. People watch and smell the salty air right by the water at this NE Aquarium establishment.
29) Samuel Adams Boston Taproom
When: Open only weekends now, full season opening on May 18
Where: Downtown
What: For your post-work or pre-TD Garden event needs, check out SA’s roof patio on top of the ground-level taproom. You’ll have stunning views of Faneuil Hall no matter what time you go with great brews in hand.
When: Set to open end of May
Where: Alewife
What: Tucked away in a parking lot by the Alewife T station is this beer garden that was created by the folks behind Phoenix Landing and The Heights Pub. Bring your dogs and enjoy the music, games, cocktails, and beer!
When: Open now
Where: Somerville
What: Take a seat at one of the long picnic tables on their patio and order some yummy tacos with one (or more, we don’t judge) of their beers on tap as you take in the sunshine. And stay a while for some of their live music nights and other events.
When: Open now
Where: Fort Point
What: Trillium does it right wherever they are. Enjoy their beers in a tucked away nook with an industrial chic feel – all at Fort Point.
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Grab a pitcher and cheers to some of Boston’s best months. You have all summer to try out these amazing outdoor beer gardens, so it’ll never feel like déjà-brew!
