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    Bay State Brewing

    4.0 (62 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries, Salad, Burgers
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ashley Z.

    Food was good. Staff were friendly, and very pet friendly! Fun atmosphere for families.

    Sinshine hazy IPA and blood orange lager
    Amanda G.

    We were in Worcester on all day business and were starving by the time 5pm hit. And after what we endured that day we just really wanted a beer. I had no idea this area of MA was filled with so many breweries! Our criteria: -real food -good selection of beer -not racist **This third item was the actual dealbreaker bc multiple breweries had comments from Black folks and other patrons of color that said the businesses were not welcoming or downright racist. Actually while I'm up here on this soapbox I'm always looking at reviews for everything for indications of racism. It sucks but it's necessary and I appreciate folks who are honest about their experiences before I spend my Black dollars. OK I'm done. For now. Anyway. Back to the spot. My husband said I always pick the best places and Bay State was no exception. It's set up next to the (hockey?) complex and has a huge free parking lot. There's a choice of inside picnic table seating, outside picnic seating, or indoor bar seating. We opted for indoor seating. Bits, Bobs, and Fat Things -wood picnic tables were great. Very sturdy and tons of clearance between the bench and tabletop IYKYK -excellent beer menu. When I tell you every beer was delicious. I almost always choose the sour but theirs was a framboise so I opted for the blood orange lager instead. Woulda got a 6pack but since we decided to go up Montreal instead of home (see previous review) I didn't. Husband got the Sinshine hazy IPA. Both fantastic and served in deep steins. -food was excellent AND IT WAS 50cent wing Tuesdays. We got 10 garlic Parmesan and 10 honey soy. And an order of onion rings. Awesome all around. -waitress was friendly and efficient and kept us stocked with food and refills. I'll definitely be back - this was a great experience!

    Liza D.

    I enjoyed the Mac and cheese and the no-no margarita! I also enjoyed how spacious the place is, there is plenty of seating. Also, our bartender was nice and gave good recommendations on what to drink.

    Bar area
    Dorie C.

    Their Beer is great. There is none better than "Becky". We did not try food but atmosphere was good. Of Course had to grab a Tshirt.

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    Melissa V.

    We've been to over 25 breweries so far since we started this little adventure of visiting breweries early this year. Bay State is by far our favorite brewery. My husband loves the selection of beers here, this is the only place he'll get a flight because of their awesome selections of beers. I just love their mandarin orange hard seltzer, it is my favorite flavor here and anywhere else. Everything we have tried on their menu has been delicious and their burgers and pizza are our favorites. They don't have a large menu (and frankly large menus scare me) so everything is always very fresh and cooked perfectly. We also love the atmosphere in Bay State, great music and awesome servers too.

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    Chad H.

    We dropped by Bay State to celebrate the end of a long week with a couple of pints. One aspect that sets Bay State apart from other breweries in town is there selection of German beer styles. Today I had their Hefeweizen which I thoroughly enjoyed. In the past I've had their Kolsch and Oktoberfest lager which were similar in quality. They have plenty of seating both indoors and a nice patio outside. The food is pretty solid - nothing exceptional though fits the need for keeping a full belly when throwing a couple back. Another favorite part of this place as you can order 1L beers in giant mugs - awesome! If you're looking for some solid beer and a nice afternoon, check out Bay State when you have a chance.

    Shrimp and andouille sausage skewer. Delicious combo!
    Julia M.

    We really enjoyed ourselves. The Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Skewer is a great flavor combination. Live music with Amanda Cote and Johnny Blue Horn kept the atmosphere jumping on a cold winter night. The Cuttyhunk Hefeweizen was just what we needed to stay warm and cozy.

    Blood Orange, Madame Rhubarb, Slam Dunk and Vinny Cream
    Jay P.

    First and foremost, learn from my mistake, don't go on a night when there's a game going on at the DCU as this is attached. That being said, we were able to get a seat and the waitress was very cool. They had a great selection of draft beers and seltzers. My favorite draft was the blood orange. Crazy good. We started with the large nachos and finished with a Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza. They were both good but not the best we have had. Do not let that turn you away, as the drinks are the draw anyways. They also had a live band, which was because of the size made it hard to hear. The band was talented however. Once the game started it cleared out nicely and it was a good atmosphere. They also have great specials throughout the week so give it a peek before heading out

    Sam B.

    Just based on beer, I'd give this place 5 stars. Their beer was really good and reasonably priced. They had a huge selection of beers and they even make their own seltzer's. I had their fall pumpkin beer and a beer called shrute farms, which was made from beets - definitely a unique beer! They sell 4 packs for $14 and you can mix and match flavors, and their 4 pack of seltzer's are $10. Service was also very good, but the part I didn't like was the atmosphere and the food. Since this place is attached to a hockey rink, there are people walking in and out (a lot who were not wearing masks) and the bathroom/parking lot is shared with the arena, which I found to be a weird concept. For food, we ordered the totchos and boneless wings. While the food wasn't necessarily 'bad', the flavors were off. The totchos had beer cheese, but it did not taste like any beer cheese I've ever had - it tasted more similar to cheap nacho cheese. The wings were good, but the sauce was really weird. We ordered honey soy ginger, which I was expecting to be sort of a teriyaki or jerk flavor, but it was just a weird taste. I definitely think this place has good potential (I think they opened recently), they just need to get the hang of it!

    Becky likes the smell
    Joanne J.

    We loved the atmosphere and the fact that it was dog friendly both INSIDE and outside.. The waitress was great, she knew the beers and the menu. My husband and I ordered 2 different IPAs, both were very good. We ordered a small Margherita pizza. The crust was very good but it had too much sauce. We also ordered the salt and pepper wings. They were different and ok but we can not rave about them. I think we will come back - overall it was a good experience. It was convenient off 290 and there was a parking lot

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    Beer was really good. Pizza and buffalo cauliflower were excellent. A bit too loud for quiet conversation, but overall good atmosphere.

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    The beer is amazing!! Not sure I'd order food again but would absolutely go back or drinks. Good service, and great atmosphere.

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    Have stopped in a few times when I'm working in the area. Good wings, and nice cold beers on draft. Service was fast and excellent.

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    Fantastic spot to hit before a Woo Sox game.... Waitstaff was attentive, and the food was delicious!

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    Are they dog friendly? Yelp says yes in the features, but I can't find it on their website. Anyone who has been know?

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    Pros: Cozy, British pub style atmosphere; interesting small plates, not too expensive…read more Cons: gets extremely crowded in the evenings; very loud when crowded; staff is snobbish I've been here a few times, and my most enjoyable experiences were during lunch. If you can sit at the bar or in one of the 2 tables by the window, you'll get excellent service. The charcuterie board is great, and the drink selection is also pretty good. However, the last time we came here, it was the middle of the afternoon on Valentine's day. I'm from Boston and Cape Cod and my partner is European; we look like it and we act like it. Upon a brief interaction with the hostess, we both felt spoken down to: "YOU'RE trying to come in on Valentine's day? Without a reservation?" This, coming from someone with a Worcester accent who was dressed like a boy going to church choir. We were shooed away into the dining area: "I guess you could stand over there and look at the menu". It's about 330 in the afternoon- most tables are completely empty. Then a different staff member, also with a working class accent, says "I need you to clear out of this walkway because this is for staff only", despite the fact that no staff were walking there and we had been standing there about 20-30 seconds. We left without saying anything as the hostess tried to say something to us. If you want to feel spoken down to, in the working class city of Worcester no less, come here. Alternately, if you're feeling aggressive and want to squeeze your way in to sit touching shoulder to shoulder, come here. The time before this, the hostess was a soft-spoken woman who mumbled a lot; we had to elbow people out of the way at the middle bar section, which is where she directed us. Maybe in another year I'll want to come back for lunch only. Honestly, I'd rather drive back to Boston if I'm going to be treated snobbishly.

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