30+ Beer Gardens Now Open in the Boston Area

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 &amp; Yelena Nicolle Salvador 1) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/cisco-brewers-seaport-popup-2023-boston-344479">Cisco Brewers Seaport Popup</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508245/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.001_eeloru.jpg"> When: Open daily, starting 4/17 Where: Seaport 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) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/aeronaut-brewing-beer-garden-2023-somerville-344493">Aeronaut Brewing Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508246/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.002_ejfjwk.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio open end of April - exact day TBA 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) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-harbor-distillery-beverage-garden-at-the-greenway-boston-1036565">Boston Harbor Distillery Pop-up Beverage Garden</a> When: Open daily, starting early May - exact day TBA Where: Downtown What: For the first time ever, Boston Harbor Distillery is popping up on the Greenway. Sip on great cocktails and brews while soaking up the sun in the heart of the city. 4) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/trillium-fenway-beer-garden-2023-boston-344503">Trillium Fenway Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508246/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.004_bymhbw.jpg"> When: Open Tuesday to Sunday year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-anchor-boston-in-charlestown-navy-yard-charlestown-344176">The Anchor Boston in Charlestown Navy Yard</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508247/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.005_iiahdv.jpg"> When: Open weekends year-round; Open daily starting early May - exact day TBA 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) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/outdoors-the-harpoon-beer-hall-2023-boston-344507">Outdoors @ Harpoon Beer Hall</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508247/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.006_d1fslm.jpg"> When: Open daily, starting April 21 Where: Seaport What: Outdoors @ Harpoon is open with a pickleball court space! Partnering with Hub Sports Boston, enjoy the very best brews to kick off your summer with snacks and more! 7) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/night-shift-everett-beer-garden-2023-everett-344690">Night Shift Everett Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508247/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.007_y4mlaj.jpg"> When: Open Wednesdays to Mondays year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/idle-hands-craft-ales-patio-2023-malden-344870">Idle Hands Craft Ales Patio</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508249/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.009_znkmum.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Sundays year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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. 9) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/night-shift-beer-garden-on-the-esplanade-2023-boston-379114">Owl's Nest Beer Garden on the Esplanade</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508249/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.010_irikwe.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Sundays, starting early May - exact day TBA 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 at the beloved The Owl’s Nest Beer Garden! 10) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/night-shift-beer-garden-at-herter-park-2023-allston-379115">Owl's Nest Beer Garden at Herter Park</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508250/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.011_jrpgz3.jpg"> When: Open Wednesdays to Sundays, starting early May - exact day TBA 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. 11) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/widow-maker-brewing-beer-garden-2023-braintree-344876">Widowmaker Brewing Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508250/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.013_m7p8oz.jpg"> When: Open Tuesday to Sunday year-round; Patio is weather permitting Where: Braintree &amp; Brighton What: With an amazing—and dog-friendly— patio, Widowmaker is something to remember. Plus, the <a href="https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/brighton-taproom-and-kitchen">Brighton patio</a> will is open (now until end of October) to welcome you! 12) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/castle-island-brewing-company-beer-garden-2023-south-boston-344898">Castle Island Brewing Company Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508251/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.014_wztrsw.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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. 13) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/navigation-brewing-co-beer-garden-2023-lowell-344899">Navigation Brewing Co. Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508251/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.015_txi1wl.jpg"> When: TBA 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. 14) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/distraction-brewing-beer-garden-2023-roslindale-345607">Distraction Brewing Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508252/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.016_yeehw5.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Sundays year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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! 15) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/mighty-squirrel-brewing-co-biergarten-2023-waltham-345608">Patios at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508252/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.017_gm4bza.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting Where: Waltham What: Enjoy Adirondack lounging chairs and brews at the local favorite – Mighty Squirrel – for that sweet spring/summer breeze on their patio. The Waltham location is dog-friendly! 16) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/notch-brighton-biergarten-at-charles-river-speedway-brighton-379857">Notch Brighton Biergarten at Charles River Speedway</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508253/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.018_pkoefp.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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! 17) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/lamplighter-cx-patio-cambridge-379862">Lamplighter CX Patio</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508253/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.019_yues9w.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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. 18) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/jack-s-abby-beer-garden-2023-framingham-348837">Jack's Abby Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508253/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.020_us7rn0.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Sundays year-round; Patio opening day TBA 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. 19) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/cisco-brewers-fenway-now-open-boston-1017035">Cisco Brewers Fenway</a> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting Where: Fenway What: Cisco just added a new location this year right in the heart of Fenway. Enjoy brews and great vibes every day at this beer garden. Plus, stop by for a little pregame two hours before any Fenway concert or Red Sox game. 20) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/night-shift-pop-up-beer-garden-on-the-greenway-boston-455671">Night Shift Pop-up Beer Garden on the Greenway</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508254/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.022_pljdsx.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Fridays, starting early May - exact day TBA Where: Back Bay What: This pop-up that was new in 2024 is back! 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.  21) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/democracy-and-distraction-beer-garden-at-boston-city-hall-plaza-2024-boston-455732">City Hall Plaza Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508255/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.023_izeuhc.jpg"> When: Open daily, starting 4/20 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. 22) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/dorchester-brewing-beer-garden-2022-dorchester-378087">Dorchester Brewing Co. Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508255/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.024_mivxsf.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is open weather permitting 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 <a href="https://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/events/">fun events</a> to enjoy too. 23) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/remnant-brewing-co-somerville-456591">Remnant Brewing Beer Garden at Bow Market</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508255/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.025_cirbfo.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting Where: Union Square 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! 24) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/lord-hobo-boston-taproom-restaurant-beer-garden-seaport-boston-422156">Beer Garden at Lord Hobo Boston</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508256/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.026_cenfst.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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. 25) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/dockside-beer-garden-2024-boston-456601">Dockside Beer Garden on Central Wharf</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508257/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.027_yhaebp.jpg"> When: Open daily, starting 4/18-4/26; Weekends only from 4/27-6/1; Open daily from June-October 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. 26) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sam-adams-boston-taproom-rooftop-beer-garden-2022-boston-378066">Samuel Adams Boston Downtown Taproom</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508259/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.028_w8ceao.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Rooftop is weather permitting 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.  27) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/fresh-pond-beer-garden-2024-cambridge-456594">Fresh Pond Beer Garden</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508258/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.029_klgapj.jpg"> When: Open daily, starting TBA Where: Cambridge 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! 28) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/portico-brewing-patio-somerville-456595">Patio at Portico Brewing</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508258/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.030_lkpuzt.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Sundays year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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. 29) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/trillium-fort-point-beer-garden-2023-boston-413675">Trillium at Fort Point</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508579/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer_garden.001_dfiw8z.jpg"> When: Open daily year-round; Patio is weather permitting 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.  30) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/harpoon-beer-garden-x-emerson-s-uncommon-stage-on-boston-common-outdoor-drinks-tacos-live-performances-boston-460059">Emerson's UnCommon Stage</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1714508259/beer%20gardens%20boston/beer.031_hrxtgx.jpg"> When: Open Tuesdays to Sundays, starting TBA Where: Downtown What: This 420-seat beer garden has daily live performances on their 5,000 square-foot UnCommon Stage by Emerson College with diverse programming and an inviting community space. 31) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/mighty-squirrel-taproom-biergarten-at-arsenal-yards-watertown-1019663">Mighty Squirrel Taproom &amp; Biergarten</a> When: Open daily year-round; Beer garden is weather permitting Where: Arsenal Yards What: It's back, but now it's a permanent location! Head to Arsenal Yards for live music, giveaways, lawn games, and a great selection of beers at Mighty Squirrel's newest taproom and tapas concept. *** 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!

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