Pizza, Beer, and Paul Revere Tour!!

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This is an amazing tour! An absolute must if you are visiting Boston or even if you live there already! Jimbo is fun, friendly and very knowledgeable of both the history of Boston and of Americas history. It felt more like hanging out with an old friend showing you where they live instead of being “on a tour”. If you want some great pizza, to hang out with some cool people and learn a lot of great history- this is the tour for you! He also has other cool tours on his website!

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Book the tour!! This was the highlight of our ladies 40th birthday trip!  We had a blast.  We learned a lot in a fun way, had a beer and ate amazing pizza.  It was so fun seeing the hidden gems of Boston and not just the tourist traps!  Worth every penny! Jimbo also shared a ton of recommendations on places to eat/drink after the tour.

Going back to South Dakota with great memories!

Thanks Jimbo!!

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Jimbo, we had a fantastic time !! The most unique and fun tour. We from Utah, Colorado and Panama highly recommend the best tour in Boston is with Jimbo the tye dye guy!!!! The next time we are in town we will partake in the weed and cannoli tour;) Looking forward to seeing you soon. Cheers!

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Boston “Politically Incorrect” North End Food Tour

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Did this tour last summer, and forgot this review.  Came across this tour by accident and thought it looked interesting. Ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The host, Anthony is a gem! Knows the area (he was raised there) and is a great story teller and funny! Make sure you read what the tour is and is about, as I don't think this is for everyone. It is politically incorrect and some of the content my rub some the wrong way. And DO NOT eat before you go. The food stops are fantastic and the portions are nice sized considering the number of stops. If you enjoy, good food, good stories, and politically incorrect humor, this is for you. Thanks for a great time, Anthony.

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Had a wonderful time with Anthony/Flash as our tour guide, a true local to North End Boston. Hearing stories from someone who lived through the growth and transformation of North End was unique and interesting, to say the least.

Like others have mentioned, go into this with an empty stomach as you will be filled with great food from local spots with storied histories. The arancini and affogato were my personal favorites from the tour.

Highly recommended food tour for Bostonians and tourists alike.

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This was a fantastic tour given by Anthony. I loved the fact that Anthony was born here and grew up here. He shared some great personal stories of growing up, as well as some of the history of the area and the changes that took place over time.

I can't stress this enough...please don't eat much before this tour! I consider myself a good eater and by the time we finished, I was stuffed like a Manicotti!

Just relax, have fun and enjoy this unique opportunity to take in the North End and all the flavors: the interesting styles of the older buildings, the heavenly smells of Parmesan and Romano cheese from Umberto's, the silkiness of gelato mixed with espresso, and the warm personalities of the residents. Thank you Anthony!

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My husband and I did the tour a few days ago and we are still talking about the lemon ice, Italian sub, and pizza. Anthony was a fantastic tour guide with so many great stories about growing up in the North End and the people there. He's quite a character, a little crude, but also hilarious, and you can tell he loves the neighborhood and the food. There were 25 people on our tour, which we feared would be too big, but Anthony managed it well, calling ahead to our next stop to inform them of the size of the group and what he wanted. Some of the stops were short and we ate outside on the sidewalk or in a park, while others were longer and allowed some time to sit, enjoy a glass of wine, and get to know our fellow tour-goers. Overall, we thought it was very well paced and planned, and made for a very entertaining and enjoyable afternoon. Thanks for showing us around, Anthony!

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My friend and I were visiting from Minnesota and took Anthony's Politically Incorrect tour. We had such a blast! Anthony is very charismatic (he may not like that word) and knowledgeable. We loved all of his stories. He really is a local and well connected with the community. That is easy to see. The food was all delicious and perfectly portioned. We can't recommend Anthony's tour enough! Politically incorrect is right up our alley. He has really carved a perfect niche for himself in the tour business. Thank you, Anthony! We'll see you again when we are back in Boston. Take it from us, do not hesitate to take this tour.

Long Live Roxbury

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My wife and I went to this place on a Sunday. Was unexpectedly quiet--I think that they had had an event finish earlier that day--but were instantly greeted by Brian. Fantastic service with nice people. Very attentive and accommodating. Great beer! We lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota so we like to think we know good beer and this place has it. Fun vibes and great service with nice people. We'll certainly be back soon!

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LongLive has been one of our favorite spots to relax (and take guests) since moving to Boston two years ago. This place has the friendliest staff, the best ambience, and always has a ton of community partner-sponsored activities (think sushi-making and trivia). In addition, their selection of mocktails and fizzy waters is excellent - so it’s great for drinkers and teetotalers alike. We love this place and are grateful for all it brings to our neighborhood.

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This brewery is doing amazing things in Roxbury. Highly recommended!

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Long Live is by far my favorite brewery in Massachusetts. The beers are incredible and the atmosphere, no matter the day, is fantastic. Brian always takes great care of us, I was there yesterday, but can't wait to go back soon.

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We had a great time at this brewery. The stouts and IPA’s were both fantastic. Brian, the bartender did a great job as did the other bartender but I didn’t catch his name. We even came back the next night to pick up some cans to go.

Downeast Cider House

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This beer is amazing. They have a flight tasting for $15 and I highly recommend it if you’ve never had their beer before. The peach mango was some of the best I’ve ever had, but all of them were really good. I actually ordered some to be shipped back home from their website. We haven’t tried their pop-up, which seems to be across the parking lot, but we may soon. It’s also a nice walk from the Hyatt Regency.

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I love the set up that makes you feel like a part of the process. Extremely friendly and helpful staff, great flavors to choose from. Highly recommend just for the experience alone but if you’re a fan of ciders in general this is a great place to stop.

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Had a bit of an adventure getting there. I wouldn't advise walking in the area after dark if you can avoid it (location is towards the back of a shipyard and was relatively isolated - HOWEVER I did go in February, and most people don't walk around at night in February to begin with). When we arrived there weren't any signs outside except for a piece of paper taped to the wall indicating the main entrance (door was open). I included a picture of the do not enter sign that unfortunately wasn't there when we showed up. I was elected to journey forth into the partially darkened warehouse until I found a very confused looking employee who very kindly showed me and my friends to the right place and put up the sign.

The bar had a one flight per person per day policy, which makes sense to me since supervising drunk people surrounded by heavy, working machinery sounds like a nightmare. The cider itself was delicious, and there was a flavor for everyone.

My only suggestion is to please add more signage outside! My friends and I did think there was a 50-75% chance that we'd end up on a law and order SVU episode up until we were actually in the taproom.

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The downeast cider house has a lot of fun flavors available, which some neat exclusive ones! While we were limited to one main flight each, Ellen gave excellent service and made the visit incredibly enjoyable! Especially on a holiday. Would stop by again for a quick treat!

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Wanted to go here for years. Everytime I ce to Boston it was either too late to go or just a bad time for me to go. Finally made it!! Everything was Soo good. Inside was small but really cool. Everyone was really nice. I couldn't finishy flight cause I'm lightweight. But I would if I could.

Fenway Beer Shop

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Never seen so many craft beers in all my life! Also an excellent range of Bourbon at what seemed to be reasonable prices. We actually went in to leave our bags (for $5) so we could do the Fenway Park tour.

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It’s like an adult candy store - I love it! Friendly staff, great recommendations, fun to mix and match 4 packs with everything you could ever want to try. 100% recommend for people wanting to try more types of craft beer at an affordable price.

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Hands down the best beer shop in Boston. Incredible domestic craft beer selection, with a focus on New England brews. Any craft beer lover MUST visit.

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Super friendly staff and an amazing selection of craft beer (from all round the US and an aisle of craft beers from the rest of the world) make this possibly the best place in central Boston to pick up the world's best beers. There's plenty of fridges to buy cold, or there's a few aisles for the rest. There's also a selection of wines too. Well worth a visit, especially before or after the baseball.

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Absolutely amazing beer shop! They put together a package of beers according to the taste of my soon to be brother-in-law for Christmas! My fiancé and I live far away and we’re unable to spend time together for Christmas unfortunately. Thankfully, it was a great present and he’s enjoying the selection! Thank you!!!

Roundhead Brewing Company

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A group of us sweaty hikers showed up on Saturday, July 27 in the early afternoon and had an awesome time. The beer menu is top-notch — I highly recommend the home-brewed Dunkelweizen on tap! We were especially excited to support the first Latino-owned brewery in Massachusetts, and it did not disappoint.

The bar food was fantastic and culturally authentic — the sweet corn with chorizo was a standout. The space is massive, located in an industrial area but easy to find with lots of signage. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating available, making it a great hangout spot for any weather.

Not sure if it’s dog-friendly, but it’s definitely one of the highest-quality brewery experiences around Boston. Also, note that a 20% gratuity is automatically included, so no need to tip extra.

Can’t wait to go back! 🍺🌽🎉

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Update and answer to owner response.

Not sure why the owner thinks that a wrong number was put in. Never said anything about that in my review.  We did get an alert that the food was ready but it came after we already left the restaurant.

Found out the service charge is a built in tip that you are paying for fast food service because you are: not seated, no one comes to a table and takes an order, serves food, plates food or even boxes food for take-out.

Very telling in the owner response that nothing was said about a kid who was in a dress and young enough to be in diapers sitting on a food counter. So according to you the health department gave you an “A” for allowing that? So I guess I will add the pic of the kid standing on the counter since you are being dismissive.

The reason why the cook was  asked to remake the pizza was because of the unsanitary conditions. Food that others including kids have been talking or reaching over.

You mentioned if adults want a child-free experience they can sit in the mezzanine but it is up a bunch of stairs and is not accessible for all adults.

I’m very familiar with KHPB and what you donate is appreciated but not relevant to my review.
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Very disappointing. Won’t be back.This brewery is really for parents and little kids…not adults.

Staff seemed nice and dessert churros were good. The $18 personal size chorizo pizza was not good at all.

1. Lots of kids running around, screaming, playing, rolling on the floor. One side looked like a kid’s daycare. Of course being little kids with little parental supervision any adults can forget about a turn at any of the games.

2. No sneeze guard where food is placed for pickup so people are talking over your food. Parents are entertaining their kids by holding them up to watch the cooks so who knows what is dropping on the food.

3. Parent put kid young enough to still be in diapers that had been rolling on the dirty floor on the food counter. Then the kid stood up on the food counter. Not safe for the kid either if they grab at the hot food.

4. You order online in the restaurant and are charged a service charge whatever that is and can also add a tip. Wanted to tip the cook but  was told I could not tip anyone in cash.

5.  There are no waitstaff and you have to pick up your food, plate it and box it too if you are taking it home.

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Gorgeous taproom with a huge side are with games that you can have functions in. The outside is very nice and dog friendly.  There's a good variety of styles available and the ones we had were excellently done.

They have some tasty roasted corn as bar snacks, gratis and they have a nice kitchen that makes empanadas and pizzas and some other things. We had the empanadas and they were delicious.

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Very good beer. It’s a Peruvian style which was new to me but I liked it. They had a couple of IPAs and a variety of other styles which was nice. I did not get any food but I was very tempted as it looked really good. They also gave out little stone bowls of complimentary seasoned corn (I do not know the style of corn but it looked like a peanut and was crunchy). They had an upper deck/floor that was 21+ which I always appreciate, plus it was a cool view over the main floor. One complaint I have is that it was poor acoustics and it was very loud.

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Great open space. Delicious pizzas with options for everyone and great vibes all around! Big shout out to Julianna!! She gave us all exceptional customer service. Thank you Julianna!!!

Distraction Brewing Co.

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Great beer with a wide selection of IPAs and sours! New owners are super friendly and seem to truly want the brewery to be a part of the community. Great outdoor seating and you can bring outside food. Definitely coming back!

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New Owner, new great beer, great vibe, awesome location!
Try the sour, pilsner and the IPAs. We will be back!

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I really wanted to like this place… First off I do want to say that the service from the bartender was top notch and she made me feel extremely welcome. The location is also nice although a bit small.

The beer left me a bit confused and disappointed. I had the Pineapple IPA and the Vivid Flashback. Both were a bit flat and lacked what you’d expect from a place with such high ratings

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Chill, quiet vibes, great beer, gender neutral (private single use) bathrooms, can BYOfood. Music is decent, not too loud. Very hometown bar feel. Friendly bartender, unique brews, and there seems to be a lot events that happen here

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My favorite brewery in the Boston area! They have the best beers, incredible staff and the place is also very cute

Portico Brewing

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We Love portico! The vibe is very fun and the owners are so nice. Great staff, delicious food onsite (Taqueria El Barrio!)  And of course, great beer!  It’s also a perfect place for a party…  while we were there a baby shower was going on, and it seemed like an amazing space for it!

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This brewery is so nice and deserves more traffic. There is nice indoor/outdoor atmosphere and seating. The beers are really good with a nice variety. They also make a cool beer with a little used Ethiopian grain! It's super cool and kind of tastes like a lager. They can accommodate smaller and medium sized groups. The service was fantastic! Highly recommend!

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Great service and beer! I love the indoor outdoor feel and so my games and things to do for kids! The courtyard area is nice and the street is quiet which makes for a nice gathering space.

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One of the best spots around here, so much that I nearly don't want to leave a review to keep it less crowded!
Beer is good, food is good, staff is super friendly, place is super kid friendly, bathrooms were clean every time I went...
They have games to play with, they have a nice outdoor space and thy are right on a green space so kids (and adults) can run around, come by bike etc.

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This was my third visit to this place. Once on my own for apps, second for a company function and this time I went there for a hot dog to go.  Service was a bit slow but the person that took my order was nice but was too chatty and very slow to see me trying to get her attention to order, pay, give me the food long after it came out. There was only one patron at the bar hut 2 people working and the third sitting at the bar.

The cook kept touching her hair with no hair net nor gloves on. She at least used tongs on the hotdog but not the bread so I didn't eat the bread.

There was what looked like a middle aged woman sitting at the bar that kept staring at me and not in a flattering way, she soon got up and went behind the bar to work. Very unfriendly and seemed to have an attitude with me for reasons unknown to me. Then, when I got my hot dog to go, there were no condiments in the box. So this lady with an attitude was the only one near for me to ask for ketchup. She said without even looking up they don't have ketchup. I thought it was odd as I've ordered a hotdog there before and got ketchup. When I questioned it asking if she was sure cause they are selling hotdogs so maybe there is some around. She said let me ask the kitchen and then came back and said we dont have any. She was very cold in her delivery but that's the vibe I got from her as soon as I walked in and she kept staring. No worries I won't return!

I won't spend my money there as I've been disappointed twice now after going there.  First, with the chicken quesadeliia for like $15 that was the size of a small grilled cheese sandwich and it tasted horrible. I prefer cooks not touchng their hair and pulling up their pants every minute while preparing my food and especially with no gloves on. Their grape spritzer is not for me but if you like beer it may be the place for you. To the establishment , No worries I won't return! Now I see why my coworkers frown anytime someone mentions the idea of going there for drinks and apps.

Widowmaker Taproom and Kitchen

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I have always wanted to visit their taproom, but living 7 hours away (one way) was not a convenient day trip. Haha. I was able to make it here today on my way back from Boston. I've had their IPA's in cans, and all of them were on point. Pictured below are the Hopsmoker and  Mindcrawler, both of which were amazing. Citrusy, tropical, juicy, everything you would want in an IPA. The music and atmosphere also add to the experience for its different than most breweries. If you headed to Boston or the surrounding area, make sure to stop here. 🔥👌👍🍻

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It was a quiet Sunday morning. Pleasant beer bro atmosphere, with friendly staff, most with impressive beards.  Beer selection was awesome—my beer-drinking kid loved his lager. (I appreciated that there was a can of n/a beer available, but opted for water.) food was tasty—although we ended up only with stuff from the fryer. My kid preferred my chickpea burger to his chicken sandwich, which is high praise from that carnivore… potatoes and fried mushrooms were great. We’ll be back…

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5 Stars for brewery itself and 3 Stars for new food menu.
My husband and I have been here a few times and we loved it. It was a bit of a drive for us, but we always planned on having our meal there so to me it was fine, if we had the time. We loved their beer and their food when they had Bone and Bread Kitchen providing their food.

Unfortunately Bone and Bread is gone and the brewery only has pizza and a few other bar snacks, most of which I can't eat. I was very disappointed when I heard this because they had a food menu that was different from the usual pub food. I realize this may have no bearing on the brewery itself, but for us it means we're not making the 45 minute drive there just to get a beer.
This does not mean we won't go back. It means we will definitely stop in when we're in the area, but just for the beer.
Hey, if you like good beer and good service, in a cool atmosphere, and you aren't going to be eating, or if you're fine with pizza, then go for it. Cheers!

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We’re from Southern NH and were looking for a new brewery to try out. Always down for a brewery with food. Bonus for a seltzer or sour option. Cool atmosphere and laid back. Staff was great. Food and drink were phenomenal.

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Friendly staff. Quiet for a Friday afternoon. Food is tasty. Fried oysters are overcooked in a (probably) too old oil. Very tasty beers tough.

Brewery Tours - Samuel Adams Boston Brewery

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We absolutely loved this tour! Wasn't too long, wasn't expensive, and obviously beer was included!! Our tour guide Zoe was THE BEST!! She was very knowledgeable but also very entertaining and funny. Highly recommend!!

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This was a well-conducted tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. It seems to be part of the neighborhood, as it is set in a residential area. Christina conducted our tour, and was very knowledgeable, leading our group through the beer making process and the history of the Boston Beer Company. While this brewery doesn't brew a large portion of what's out in the market now, it's where their R&D is done, making their location THE place to try some of Samuel Adams' innovative brews. Well worth the time of you're visiting Boston!

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Technically we give a 4.5 stars because the doors were locked when they should have been opened. But Leslie made up for the initial annoyance. A+ tour! The beer was delicious except the mushroom beer. (shroom doom IPA can take a hike) Blueberry  Lager can stay.

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We did the tour and had a drink after, it was amazing we really appreciate the historical information about the Brewery. I highly recommend

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Honestly, one of the absolute highlights of the trip. I got Gregg and Mark (aka Mahk)  and they were fantastic, informative and there was beer. How could you go wrong?

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Jamaica Plain

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Nice tour. Our tour guide was funny, and interesting. The brewery is small and pretty much a one room tour. It is very clean, welcoming and you get to try/buy different beers.  Very relaxed atmosphere.

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We did the brewery tour. Our tour guide, Taylor was absolutely incredible, she was enthusiastic, really sweet and very informative about the history as well as the beers. I’ll be honest my favorite part was at the end in the barrel room, the beer that they served us was called “The Vixen” and it was an absolutely incredible beer, rich and creamy. I wish I could get my hands on it outside of the brewery however, for now you’re only able to get that drink in that room, only on the tour.

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Did the tour, because why not!?! Sam Adams is probably the best mass produced "craft" beer on the market.  And there are so many varieties that aren't distributed!! The location is awesome, tucked back into a Jamaica Plain neighborhood occupying and old brewery. The facility is awesome!! The beers are solid and the tour was really cool. Out tour guide (rhymes with coffee) was awesome!! The perfect blend of humor and history!! Afterwards, we enjoyed a couple of pints outside and listened to some live music. It was a great time!!🍻

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This brewery blew my mind. So many great-tasting beers on tap. Some you can't get anywhere else besides the actual brewery. I tried just about every beer they had on hand. Alexis was my beer tender and she was awesome. I was ecstatic they had the Derrick White Ale on tap as I'm a big Celtics fan and love the collaboration together. They had a nice shop to buy beers or merch to take home with you. They have a great indoor seating area as well as a nice outdoor area where you can sit your pup. They also serve food! Definitely one of my favorite spots ive been to in a while.

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Ever year Since 2014, I have been going to Boston and visiting Sam Adams, sometimes twice a year. Taking friends up to catch a RedSox game wasn’t complete without stopping at the brewery.  ( The good old days were when Doyle's was open and jason drove the Trolley/Bus then took you on a tour of the city, “Doyle’s 💪🏼”) However in September of 2023 we showed up to a place that was unrecognizable, compared the Red-White & Blue Sam Adams of old, this place was literally all Rainbow Flags complete with a chalkboard listing how it is a safe space and the things that will not be tolerated.
Not only have they ruined the atmosphere but the Flagship beer Boston Lager has been "remastered", the very beer that started the craft brewing craze went through a "Transition". They should change the name to Samantha Adams.

Trillium Garden on The Greenway

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Trillium is more than just a brewery—it’s where legends are made. We rolled in for some drinks, and my buddy Trevor ended up meeting his future wife. Sparks flew over a couple of double IPAs, and now they’re back home, engaged, and get this—they’re planning to name their future kid after one of the beers they had that night. That’s how hard Trillium hit.

The vibe was electric. Great music, killer beer, and an energy that just kept building. Things got wild in the house after—laughs, stories, noise echoing off the walls till the early morning. Safe to say it was one of those nights that gets talked about for years.

The beer? Top-tier. The staff? Super friendly. The atmosphere? Perfect mix of cool and chaotic.

If you’re in Boston, don’t skip Trillium. You might just meet your soulmate—or at least name your next kid after a pale ale.

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Loved there.  Great beer. Friendly staff.  Friendly crowd.  Grab a delicious beer before heading home.

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Stumbled upon this place. Great spot for a beer outside in the park and shade. Plenty of seating and stronger beers.

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The workers are HORRIBLE PEOPLE! When my parents were ordering their drinks me and my brother were waiting behind them. My brother had one of the free cups of water and one of the workers asked him if he wanted a drink. My brother didn't hear her and she turned to a few of the other bartenders and started making fun of the way my brother was drinking. My brother has autism and wasn't harming any of them, he was just walking around. Do better. I hope you awful people get your karma.

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I've had lots of great beers and met lots of nice people there. Really nice when the sun is shining! ☀️

Night Shift Brewing - Everett

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This was the best venue for my Wildly in Love Bridal Shower last week! Brittany was great to work with, our two bartenders were kind and helped fix a music issue, it was so cool bringing in a food truck, and the bright colors and unique furniture was the perfect canvas for decorating. I cannot say enough good things, and neither could our guests!

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I hosted my 50th birthday in the annex. Planning was easy, Brittany and the team were accommodating, the space was perfect for dancing and drinks for 85 people. People had a great time. Also while it's a brewery they also have soda, cocktails, slushies, wine and NA beer so there was something for everyone

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My favorite Boston area craft brewery. It’s been a few years since I’ve been back here, but I’m glad I made the trek. Beer is as great as it has always been. I really dig the atmosphere and vibe.

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We had a wonderful experience hosting our daughter’s baptism celebration at Night Shift! The space was perfect—our guests were so impressed with the setup and the excellent beer selection, and the specialty sodas were a huge hit with our nieces and nephews (we may have hit the minimum on root beer alone!).

Brittany, the event manager, was great to work with—super responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. Caleb was also fantastic onsite—he had everything set up and ready to go, and made things especially easy for my parents. Reserving a spot for them made a big difference, and they were so appreciative.

Thank you for helping make this special day so memorable. We’d absolutely recommend Night Shift for any celebration!

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Lots of good beer, friendly staff and I really liked the atmosphere.

Widowmaker Brewing

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Stopped in for a bite to eat and had a couple of the different ales available. A good time for pizza and beer enthusiasts alike.

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This brewery just off the 93 in Braintree is a wonderful treat in this area with so many other well known big craft breweries. They just celebrated their 7th anniversary and based on the quality and selection they will be around a very long time. I have been in this area 2-3 times a year for the last 5 years and somehow (embarrassed to say) this was my first visit. They have some wonderfully reviewed beers on UnTappd and for very good reason. They have a very spacious tap room as well as a very nice outdoor space, and a very large selection of beers on tap . The beers stand on their own and a well crafted and delicious. Make a stop if you are traveling into or out of Boston on 93 or 95. You will not disappointed. Dogs are welcomed and the industrial warehouse is truly inviting inside.

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Fantastic beer. Chill staff. Awesome pizza truck. I enjoy checking this place out whenever I am in the area. My only gripe... no more ring on a string. Otherwise, go see for yourself.

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The beer here was fantastic (all are highly rated on Untapped for a good reason). The atmosphere and staff were great. It is very dog-friendly, there were like 10 dogs at all times, and of course, they were all good boys/girls. Would come here all the time if I lived nearby

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Widowmaker Brewing was the perfect spot for our family brewery meetup! The staff was incredibly welcoming, the space was relaxed and family-friendly, and the beer was excellent. We felt right at home and can’t wait to come back. Thank you for being such a great community spot! The staff was so welcoming and accommodating, and the atmosphere was relaxed, spacious, and family-friendly — exactly what we were hoping for!

Idle Hands Craft Ales

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Another superb local craft brewery just outside of Boston.
An industrial-chic space is enlivened with murals, giving a welcoming feeling. They have a selection of beers that could suit any palate. Among their merchandise is a cooler with cans that can be purchased to-go. A seasonal patio is located out front, and it's dog-friendly. There are metal water bowls that can be filled for furry friends as pet parents enjoy their drinks.
This location has parking available for patrons, making it easily accessible. While there are some snacks available for purchase, a local food vendor set up tables as we were leaving, so there's probably a rotation of visiting food vendors.
I highly recommend Idle Hands when looking for another terrific craft brewery to visit in Eastern Massachusetts.

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I came for dinner, no food by 7pm. I dined on "nothing" tonight. Turns out, they were out of everything. The ribs was so bland, it achieved a zen-like state of non-flavor almost like air. Brisket were a homage to the beige. If you ever crave the profound taste of absolutely nothing, this is your spot.

* I will return for another visit, give your place another try, and update my review and rating accordingly.

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Been drinking Idle Hands beers since they were in the original Everett location (I think it was a slasher movie film set). Quite simply, the best beers you can get unless you leave the continent and head east, and they’d give the European breweries a run for their money too. Top notch!

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Great beer, even better community—from the beerhall-reminiscent Taproom to local pop-up food offerings to hosting community events. Another review said Idle Hands makes beers that were ‘just right’ and someone else put it even better that ‘It isn’t possible to speak highly enough about Idle Hands.’ This is all true.

As a regular I might be biased, but I also wouldn’t be a regular if Idle Hands didn’t have 1. Great beer 2. Knowledgeable, smart staff and 3. An environment that is welcoming and makes me feel safe. I can come alone as a woman and sit at the bar reading undisturbed, watch the Pats game, or just strike up a conversation with friendly strangers. Idle Hands is all good vibes.

In addition to their excellent beer selection (and Spindrift), they host local pop-up food offerings as well as events, so there really is a sense of community bringing people together. Their patio is dog-friendly, they have games (including shuffleboard inside), and they’re overall a space where anyone will feel welcome, whether solo crossword enthusiast, family with infant hoping for no fuss, group event, or woman reading a book at a bar.

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Nice! German Pils nails the style perfectly. My favorite is the Grand Cru, bright with a sugar finish.

The Yard Charlestown

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New beautiful beer garden and event venue in Boston. Amazing live entertainment and great drinks!

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So Much for Salsa Night...

Billed as a vibrant evening of rhythm, flavor, and cultural flair, “Salsa Night” turned out to be more of a slow shuffle in an empty room. The energy was flat, the crowd nearly nonexistent, and any promise of lively dancing felt like a forgotten afterthought. A handful of guests milled about, looking just as confused as I was. What was meant to be a celebration of culture ended up feeling more like a dress rehearsal no one showed up for. A missed opportunity—and a forgettable night

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Great venue. Decent beer. No real food options other than a few snack shack selections. Music did not fit the vibe at all. Bunch of families with young kids running around while club music was being blasted. To whoever is DJing - your playlist appeals to nobody except you. We don't need to hear bad bunny's entire album and nobody knows what he is saying.

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Great vibe. Lots of options. Found some cool stuff

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Really enjoyable experience if you’re looking for something fun to do in Boston please come down to the yard.

Drawdown Brewing

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A great spot for fabulous beer and great vibes. Women NCAA was on and the beer was flowing! Tasted nearly everything on the menu, not a bad beer up there. The owner was so kind and clearly has passion for beer! Overall, great a women focused sports bar. Will be back!

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Delicious beers brews in-house [including a non-alcoholic root beer!].
Delightfully friendly staff. The owners Jenn and Liz were super cheerful and kind.

If you want a place to grab a couple cold ones with friends after work, this is the perfect spot!

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Really nice local brewery! Very friendly service and a nice variety of tasty beers. I really enjoyed the blond breakfast stout. My favorite thing is that they have an outdoor patio! Minor suggestions: indoors is a bit loud and could use some noise dampening, and the patio is often in the direct sun could use some umbrellas or shade. I will definitely be back!

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I love this place- the staff is incredible, the beers are creative while accessible to all kinds of drinkers (the Root Beer is a secret gem!), and it's my go-to place to get some friends together to play a board game on a Sunday afternoon. Thank goodness we have a great bar in our area that I can stop in and get to know the neighborhood.

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Great selection of beers! Downside parking and no onsite food options. To be fair they have cheese nips and chips but it’s not a daycare. Highly recommend you partner with a food truck or offer basic appetizer -  the foot traffic will pickup. Plus you can’t safely serve beer without food unless you’re okay with the customer just having 1-2 beers tops.  We attempted to order from a “local” place from the stack of menu they had but not knowing the area we selected it from a location that was 20 minutes away on foot. We were there for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament and the bartender even acknowledged the crowd was much less than the previous year. Food is the missing ingredient to making this a go to hangout. (And a few more chairs/barstools)

Democracy Brewing Eastie

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This place allows dogs on the patio which is great. Their tacos are what to get! They are full of flavor, juice, and have enough spice. The bone-in wings, blueberry BBQ, came out cold and did not have great flavor.

The service was great! The beer was decent too. They did not have a lot of options but their IPA was good and had decent flavor

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Great to have a brewery in the neighborhood! The staff were very friendly. Dog friendly, adorable patio. Great beer. Will get food next time.

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Just two weeks old when I visited in 7/25.
Good variety of brews and food is Mexican.
A small location with friendly staff.
A oasis in brewing desert in eat Boston

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So excited to have a brewery in eastie! We got a flight and food - enjoyed it all. Highly recommend!

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Opening day... great to finally have a brewery in Eastie! Beer is good, space is nice, our friend had food and they really like it. Hoping they do well, we will be back soon.

Lamplighter Brewing Co. - Broadway

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Maybe my favorite coffee shop of all time (and I really love coffee shops). Their drip coffee is phenomenal and their espresso is delicious as well. Breakfast sandwich comes on English muffin with avocado and is 9/10. By night, it becomes a brewing company with excellent beer and excellent hazy IPAs. Given that I moved in around the corner, I have been going at least three times per week. LOVE IT.

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This weekend we stumbled upon Lamplighter Brewing Company in Cambridge. It has a welcoming and hipster vibe. Really enjoyed seeing the pride flag at the bar— felt like a safe space for all.

The Cambridge location is busy around the time we went, which was around noon on a Saturday. There is lots of seating in the front but also in the back which is a little more quiet.

The setup is a little confusing for ordering though. There's one big line for food and coffee, but you don’t need to wait in that line to order beers. I wish we knew that because we didn’t see any signage to indicate where to order what. We also saw a lot of people sitting at the bar eating and drinking coffee, so it took a little bit to find a spot at the bar just to have a drink. I think the bar should be reserved for those looking to have a beer.

A positive though is that the beer tasty— light and refreshing. I thought some of the flavors were really creative. For example, I tried the Chrysalis which I believe had notes of jasmine and honey.

Overall would definitely come here again and try their food and coffee next time!

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