This is one of the few Boston breweries I hadn't tried yet, and I'm excited that I can finally cross it off of my list! I'm not sure it beats some of my other favorite great craft beer spots in the area, but there are definitely some good options on the menu. I was also pleasantly surprised by how good the food was, and it's just an all around fun spot to grab a drink. Both of their hazy NE IPAs (Tiny Days and Rabble Rouser) were really good, though they tasted almost identical. Rabble Rouser is a collab with Somerville's Remnant Brewing, which is one of my favorite spots, so I loved seeing that on the menu. I also tried the Bicycle Race grapefruit pale ale, which was a bit underwhelming but not bad. They were sold out of their Hidalgo sour, but I've heard good things, so I'll definitely be back to try it soon. Some of our favorites from the food menu included: Beer Steemed Mussels, House Smoked Wings, Spicy Fried Cauliflower, and Birria Quesitacos. We sampled a lot with a big group and the only thing I wouldn't recommend is the Flatbread, it was just a little boring compared to everything else. My only complaint from the experience: I visited in the evening on a Thursday, and luckily a few people got there early to snag a table--it was absolutely packed with the after work crowd from all the offices nearby. We sat near the back, and there was a private party spilling out of the private room next to us, which put a bit of a damper on things. The area was so over crowded and people were surrounding our table so closely that people on the end of the table were feeling pretty claustrophobic. All in all, it's a really cool spot, and the bar is massive, so it's a nice spot for a drink and a bite. Just make sure you're ready to brave the weekday crowds :) I'll definitely visit again when I'm downtown. read more

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We came in here before seeing Moulin Rouge around the corner and we're so glad we did! Neither of us had been here before and we had time to kill before the show and took a whim and just walked in not knowing really anything about it here. We immediately got seated and our server was super nice and attentive to us. The inside is really interesting. The decor sort've reminds me of medieval times or something? But in the coolest way possible. There's large communal-type tables in the middle, in addition to the bar seats and high tops along the edge. We were seated at one of the two person high top tables along the edge and it was great. We only came here for drinks so I can't attest for the food but the drink menu mainly has IPAs and sours so as someone who doesn't personally drink either, I ordered the hard seltzer which came in a tall glass. I think it would've been better had it been served in a can and it had a unique tart taste to it. read more

Came here to watch the last quarter of the Celtics v Hornets game, just randomly walked around and passed by this place. Great ambiance with good lighting and TVs showing sports. Plenty of seating, both tables and at the bar. Staff were hospitable. I got the Bramble On which is a sour ale with raspberry, nice light flavor with a fruity aftertaste. Reasonable prices too! $10 for a 12 oz drink. This is a nice brewery to have good conversations and good drinks. read more

My friends and I enjoyed decent bar food and a quiet ambiance when we stopped by Democracy. It was noon on a Saturday, right after opening, and two other parties quickly walked in behind us. Two of our party took the fish and chips, served as a single filet (?!) on top of some really short and broken fries. For me, it was certainly fresh and cooked just right, not over. That said, the fish could've been seasoned more, and the fries collected oil from the fish, which would've tasted great had the fish had more flavor. The other member of our party tried the miso kale salad, which she proclaimed to be good, but slightly salty. I wouldn't mind coming here again as a stop on the way to the ballet, but I wouldn't make this place the focal point of a day or night out. read more

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Decided to sit at the bar to try out a brewery from out of town. The service was great. Very attentive. The night there they had an Irish quartet playing music for the customers which was kinda cool for background noise. Although crowded the place wasn't overall that noisy. Ordered some fries to snack on while sitting there and they were excellent. Would definitely recommend for people to try. A good assortment of different beers to try. read more

Not too crowded for a Friday night! I came in around 9PM, and the place was still bumpin' with people singing in a drunken harmony to classic piano songs. Can't complain! Beer was delicious, service was quick, and bathrooms were clean! read more

Maybe not a go-to place for poutine, but definitely a great go-to for a pint (or two). The beers are excellent, as are the value and the service. The space is open and well-lit; it feels like an old-school brew hall with LED light bulbs. The vibe corresponds - people get together with friends to enjoy some beers, nothing too wild. Their beer menu is very well thought out. Beers are organized based on three categories: 1. Light/Wheat 2. Hoppy 3. Malty Dark The menu also describes each beer, so you know what you're getting. I love the names too! They're named after something/someone in Boston's history and provide the story behind the name. Being someone who enjoys dark beer and variety, I tried the 1916 Rising, Nicola Sacco, Grand Heckler, and the Vanzetti as a wild card. All were tasty and distinct, with the Vanzetti coming out of left-field as a favorite of the four. Then there are the prices, which are surprisingly low for a location in downtown Boston. A flight (20 oz total) is only $12, and a "Worker's Pint" is only five bucks! The bar service was friendly and speedy. Food took a little longer to come out, but since the kitchen was on the cusp of closing, I won't hold this against them. Speaking of food: the poutine was more like cheesy fries than authentic poutine. Since I added Birria to the top, I suppose this turns them into loaded cheesy fries! The quality was okay, nothing to write home about, but at the same time, no specific complaints. read more

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Ok, this is one of the best breweries I've ever visited. The beer was REALLY good, the food was exceptional and the vibe was super friendly, warm and inviting. Probably the best Mac n cheese I've ever tasted! The staff was super friendly and offered some great recommendations for other places to visit. For me, this is a must visit anytime I'm in Boston! read more

Democracy Brewing - Mac n cheese - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Good beer, good atmosphere, good service and delicious fish tacos! Just in town tonight, I wish I could go back again!

We didn't have any expectations for this place prior to visiting. We were really pleased with everything. We seated quickly. We all really enjoyed our meals. Great food with great flavor! The beer was so good too. read more

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Another good brewery in Boston. Democracy is more than just beer, but also food. It has a pretty nice setup in the middle of downtown and seems like a happening place. Busy but they do a good job keeping up with orders and the wait is never very long. There's quite a few beers on tap, and while you're in here try the food too. It seems like a pretty popular brewery. It's always busy, which is a very good sign. There's often a wait for tables. Getting a seat at the bar is easier. Smaller groups have better luck when it's later. Bigger groups have to wait especially when it's in the evening. The wait usually isn't extremely long though. I have tried several of the beers. Quite a good amount of variety in the styles and they're not all IPAs like at some of the places around here. There's hoppy and some are sweet. I like the Treppenwitz, which is a Helles lager. It's $8 for a pint. This is kind of a lot for a beer but it's good though. It's described as bready and crisp. This is also called a German malt. I got us the Falafel Wrap to eat. It's $15 for a lot of food. This is a big wrap topped with lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. It comes with a side of sweet potato fries. This is enough food for a couple people. High prices are the only bad thing about it. It does have big portions. This is enough for a couple meals so you can make up the cost that way. read more

Democracy Brewing - Treppenwitz And The Falafel Wrap - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had an awesome time enjoying some tacos & beer at the bar and watching a comedy show in the back room of Democracy Brewing! Beers here are great. Classic, clean, cold and tasty. The Quesabirria Tacos are good. We are a bit spoiled with stellar Quesabirria in Denver. These were not the most amazing tacos, but they were perfectly serviceable. If you're going to an event/show in the back room, here is what you need to know! They do not have a separate bar in there, you'll need to leave the show and go out to the bar area to get more drinks/food. There is no stage, performers/speakers will be at floor level, keep this in mind if you are a short person. The seating is long tables, front to back of the room. So, there will be a table to put your beer/food on, but the tables are not private for your party, you'll be sharing them with new friends. read more

My daughter and I stopped into Democracy Brewing for what we thought was going to be a light lunch hahaha. I had a saison and stout and we shared the spicy buffalo cauliflower and the sweet chili bao buns. Both were excellent. I had never had buffalo cauliflower before but I certainly will have it again... hopefully it will be as good as the one at Democracy. The bao was soft and sweet with crispy chicken, sweet chili sauce, sprouts, and a seasoned mayo. Super good place that I highly recommend. read more

The food here was excellent! I had a spring salad - tomato, orange, spring mix, feta, falafel cubes, chicken, strawberry vinaigrette. I love a good sweet salad. It was one of the freshest I've had in a long time. The falafel cubes were a unique touch - they tasted delicious. My friend had the burger and he said it was bomb! We both got the Suffragette which was light and fresh - reminiscent of a Blue Moon. The ambiance here was casual and it almost felt like you were at a European beer hall. The service was extremely fast. Highly recommend! read more

Democracy Brewing - Spring salad - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was very good. They kept apologizing about the service, but it was July 4th in Boston and still better service than we've had in many, many places. I had a nice variety in my flight. I have often regretted full pours, but I've never regretted a flight. A couple was seated at the end of our table and we were treated to the most wonderful conversation. Making new friends is what it's all about ! A Scottish man and an English lady had lots to share about travel and their life experiences. It was their 2nd day in a row at Democracy Brewing, if that gives you a feel for how comfortable it is there. read more

The food was delicious! Brought family from out of town here and they enjoyed the decor, food and overall vibes. Despite all of this, they brought out the complete wrong dish for one of the meals and were a bit slow to bring over sauces and to go boxes. Would still likely go back! read more

Democracy Brewing - Cajun chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I won't ever return. The good: Nice staff, pretty quick service, some of the food was tasty. The bad: Small portion size (especially for the price). The ribs were tasty but there were only 4 included in a $20 mea. The Cajun fries were tasty but soggy, had they been crispy they'd have been amazing. The few greens were cooked well and tasty. The fish itself was quality but again just one average size piece for $20, and the Clayton it was so thick and not crispy and tasteless. The regular fries with the fish had a large portion but again not crispy. And the coleslaw was tasteless. read more

Democracy Brewing - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I am only giving this place a 3, just for the fact it was a quick stop, and I had 1 drink, and did not have anything to eat, so I don't feel I could give it anymore. I would though, and will definitely stop back here again when Im in the area, and probably have something to eat. I saw the food coming out of the kitchen, and it looked great. Very clean place, and great service. Like I said, Im only giving it a 3 because I did not eat here, and was only here for a half hour. I had a Blueberry Seltzer, and it was very good. They give you a glass of ice water as soon as you sit down. I think thats always a nice gesture. I do recommend this place. read more

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We came in late at night and in retrospect the food looked amazing so I really wish we'd come here for dinner. Total mistake. Love the vibe in here, a great rendition of a German beer hall. The beer was good but nothing blew me away: Worker's Pint - love that it's a reasonably priced beer and made to be as such, but it's still a good blonde ale. Simple, straightforward, no frills, just solid. Fighting 54th - this was a little hoppier and yeastier than I prefer so it left a little bit of an aftertaste that I wasn't a huge fan of. Attucks - this was a roasty nitro stout that was pretty good. Lots of roasty chocolate Treppenwitz - Kinda like the worker's pint, a good rendition of a helles lager, no frills, hint of sweetness, smooth and solid. I'd come back definitely. read more

Democracy Brewing - Treppenwitz (good helles), Worker's pint (straightforward blonde), Fighting 54th (hoppy saison), Attucks (roasty stout) - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came into Democracy Brewing after another day in Boston and this time we were exploring downtown and after a long day of walking beers were very much needed. We were quickly seated and after looking over the menu I knew what beer I was going with, the Fighting 54th. I believe this beer was a wheat and it was so good. For sure one of the best wheaters I have had. I of course had to have another too. For my entrée I went with the Short Rib Sandwich. I mean how could I not get it with my love for Short Rib and it comes with a side of Au Jus so it's basically a Short Rib French Dip. That's 2 of my favorite foods in one. I of course also went with Fries for my side. Within about 10 minutes our food came out. I will say my sandwich was good but it could have been better. One half of the roll had basically become mush so it became a folk and knife sandwich pretty quickly. I will say their was plenty of Short Rib on it plus it ever very tender and the flavors were there. The fries were also very good. Clearly hand cut fries and they were fried perfectly so they had great crisp. Democracy Brewing is for sure a place to come into for a few beers and some food. read more

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Stopped by for a quick snack and pint. Ordered the House Smoked Wings (14) and a Worker's Pint (5.5). Wings were very average, and pricy but the pint was really good. Just ok here, nothing special. read more

Democracy Brewing - Workers Pint (5.5) - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Lunch was delicious! The birria tacos were amazing and the beer was great. The staff is super-friendly and helpful and the space itself is very cool. Will definitely return! read more

We had the pleasure of having some drinks in the outside patio. The server was super friendly and came to check on us regularly. The food was also surprisingly delicious and they have a wide range of food from all over the world which was pretty cool. None of the food we ordered was a disappointment, great options for meat lovers and veggie lovers. read more

It was a great place to meet friends who we haven't seen after a very long time. There were a lot of options to drink and eat, with prices as expected for being in the city. We ordered wings, flatbreads, and spicy cauliflower - all of which were delicious and disappeared quickly! A few of us had a flight so we could try a variety of options. You really can't go wrong, my favorite was Consummate Rioter but my friends preferred Lewis Hayden. One of the best reasons this place got 4 stars is that there was no rush to turn over the table. we were there for hours hanging out , drinking (even just water toward the end) and having a great time! read more

Love the space Food was def middling and under cooked - I think the oil wasn't hot brought as the fries were soggy, and -"" both types of wings we share were flabby and not crisp Beer was not to my liking either - a personal preference but nothing I tasted was great (tried some of my friends flight) Service was friendly and efficient but not rushed (or too slow) the space is really nicely done - I just wish I liked thr food and drink better. read more

As I love finding different craft breweries to try out, I stumbled across this place while visiting Boston. It had good reviews, so I decided to stop inside to try some beers out, that they had to offer. I started out with a beer flight, and picked 4 different brews that looked good. I really enjoyed most of my selections that I tried. The staff and waiter we had was nice, in answering all my questions and recommending which ones he felt were the best ones to try. I then tried a large glass of a double IPA, that they had, and I think this was my favorite beer of the visit. I usually do love a good dipa, and this place did not disappoint with their offerings. The seating section was also spacious and setup well. Overall this was a nice spot and I had a good time visiting. I would recommend this place to friends. read more

Democracy Brewing - Beer Flight - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had the Bicycle Race beer and it was good! I'm more into ciders then beer, so the server helped me pick the next best option. The overall experience was good! There was even live music from Mel and his singing group. They passed out song books to join along. The one not so great thing is the server messed up our tab so we found out later in the night that we got overcharged. read more

Democracy Brewing - Inside - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Unusually good brewpub, they serve their own beers exclusively, I had one of their malty ales which was excellent. And they serve great pub food, I especially like that they have vegetarian options such as a very spicy cauliflower dish. Really engaged staff, probably because they all become part-owners after working their for a year. Pleasant and airy space. Nice to have this in my neighborhood! read more

First brewery we stopped into on our trip to Boston! The atmosphere is really cool and everything we ordered was great. The beer flights were great. We ordered the Bao and it was so delicious--it did have a lot of micro greens in it, which my boyfriend wasn't a fans of, but to each their own. Their taco deals were a great price and the three I tried were so tasty. Bf had the short rib sandwich which was amazing! The service was attentive when they needed to be, didn't feel rushed at all. read more

Democracy Brewing - Bao - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great little brewery in downtown Boston! I will note (for those out of towners) that this is one of the worst streets in Boston in terms of crime/drug use (please don't judge the city based on this one road). Democracy was such a cute little place. My friend and I walked in and made our way to a corner high top. We didn't really know what we wanted to get for beers so the kind worker put together some flights for us. We got a few bar snacks, too. The poutine was so delicious and the wings were crispy. read more

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Great food and cleanly delightful beer. Service was great. Server was kind and treated us well. Would go back as lunch was good and the place was nice. read more

Very cute brewery with frozen cocktail options! Good diverse beer selection, something for everyone. I enjoyed the watermelon Kolsch. Great area to people watch as it looks right over Quincy Market. Diverse seating options. I didn't see food options. Bathroom options are port-a-potties. Not a great place if weather is poor, but amazing for a great summer day. read more

Democracy Brewing - Ordering counter - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were across the street at another brewery and decided to take a walk and glad we did! Staff was helpful in recommending beer for us and the atmosphere was relaxing. Great outdoor space with games for adults and kids. read more

We stopped by in-between two Freedom Trail tours. Right off Tremont St. across from Boston Commons, it is in a great location to have a quick drink. A cozy beer hall vibe with lots of seating and friendly, quick service. The food also looked good, but we didn't have time. We ordered the Consummate Rioter and the Big Fellah. They all have a "story behind the name". If you're in the area I definitely recommend stopping in. read more

Came in on a weekday afternoon to hide from the rain. The beer was awesome! We also got a delicious side of fries that were cooked PERFECTLY. Very large space with lots of seating! read more

Democracy Brewing - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was one of few places open on a Wednesday which was odd. We wanted a place close to our hotel (Hyatt). Service was quick, the menu had great food options for everyone. The beers were decent as well. Our party ordered steak, burgers, Caesar salad, fish and chips, spinach salad, bbq pork sandwich and wings - all were delicious, and great value for the money. Not your average bar, great food and atmosphere! read more

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Phenomenal staff. Not surprising. It's a worker-owned cooperative. Loved the imperial stout and would have had the wit beer had I not been jonesing for a stout. Knowledgeable folks. Great space. We'll be back. read more

We stopped in hungry after the typical lunch hour and were happy to see ample open bar seating. My husband enjoyed his lager. I had the seltzer which I thought was really good. The food was the best part though. We had the poutine with chicken and the tacos and both were REALLY good and hit the spot. The food came out quickly as well. The bartender was serving tables and tending bar simultaneously but was still really attentive. This place has a really great atmosphere, lots of tables and bar seating. If we weren't so excited to try as many places as we could, we would have stayed for more than one round and would have ordered more food. Worth a visit! read more

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Asked about a reservation over the phone since we were staying next door. Stephanie said, even though they didn't accept reservation she assured me she would have a table for us at 8PM on a Friday night. When we arrived I told gentleman at host stand, I called and Stephanie had reserved a table. He sat us at a reserved table immediately. Later Stephanie came over and introduced herself. We Thanked her. Our service was though, friendly, and fast. Food was delicious Chicken boa buns and Mango chili cauliflower were outstanding. Upon leaving Stephanie said goodbye to us. We will definitely come back next time visiting Boston. read more

I saw this place while driving around Downtown Crossing and I was excited to stop and grab a beer. I was disappointed with a couple things: they close at 10 PM on a Friday night, second, they have a very limited selection of beers. The place was had a decent size for a brewery, but I can tell that the employees were eager to go home so I can't really comment about the service. Hope I can make it back another day earlier so I can really gauge what this place is all about. read more