Castle Island Brewery - Norwood, MA (Beer & Staff)…read more (Atmosphere) Great Beer Selection Castle Island delivers on what matters most: the beer. From crisp lagers to bold IPAs, the selection is solid, flavorful, and well-crafted. Whether you're a hop head or just looking for something smooth, there's something here for every palate. Friendly Staff The team behind the bar is welcoming, knowledgeable, and quick to offer recommendations. Service is efficient and upbeat, which adds to the overall positive vibe. Kid Overload Unfortunately, the atmosphere takes a hit. At 6:00 pm 8:00, the taproom felt more like a daycare than a brewery. Tables were dominated by birthday parties and families with small children eating cupcakes. While some may appreciate the family-friendly approach, it's jarring for those expecting a classic bar experience. If you're looking for a chill adult night out, this might not be the spot--especially on weekends. Final Thoughts Castle Island has the bones of a great brewery: excellent beer and great staff. But the overwhelming presence of kids makes it hard to relax or socialize. If they offered adult-only hours or designated family times, it could strike a better balance.

I'm honestly in love with this place. We stopped in since it was close to our hotel, and now I wish…read moreI could be a regular. The staff really knew their beer selection and were super helpful in guiding us to the perfect drinks. The vibe is perfect for a brewery: projectors, board games, and a welcoming atmosphere that's both family- and dog-friendly. Truly the kind of spot you could spend an entire Sunday enjoying. The food truck outside was also a 10/10 and was able to accommodate to our allergy requests no questions asked!

Overall it was a nice experience…read more Good: The food and cider were good. The vibes were very comfortable and family friendly. The pretzel itself and the chicken and waffle were very good. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. They have seasonal family activities on property that can make the dining very convenient. Bad: Do beware of the 5% fee automatically added. The beer cheese that came with the pretzel was straight out of the fridge cold.

The Taproom has a small but interesting menu. The brisket sandwich was good. Meat is well cooked…read more The BBQ sauce was sweet. The broccoli crunch side was flavorful. Restaurant is popular with families and can get noisy. Both inside and outside seating options. I wish there were a few more healthy low carb options other than 1 salad.

My first time here. Dinner with a group of friends after seeing a show at the theater next door…read more Called ahead to make reservations a few days prior. Told them not sure what time approx 4-4:30, no problem, could be 6-8 people, no problem, we'll need separate checks, no problem We arrived, 7 of us, were seated promptly. Marie was our server and she was awesome. She even took a few pictures of us for the group None of us had been there before and everyone loved their meals. I had the North End pizza with meatballs, herb infused ricotta and basil. Cooked perfectly and very delicious. Others ordered jumbo wings, fish and chips, grilled chicken sandwich and 3 had a salad bowl one with lamb, she said the lamb was one of the best she ever had, another had it with grilled chicken and the third was a Tex-Mex salad bowl Prices are a little high but worth it. I also got the beer flight. I really enjoyed 2 of them but the other 2 were just ok $12 for a flight of 4. I good way to try new flavors without ordering a whole glass and then not liking it We will definitely be back

Outstanding My…read morefavorite restaurant in Foxboro .... Location around city square is perfect and it's a nicely laid out place Gina the waitress remembered my son and I from a visit 4 months prior!!! Beer is outstanding ... the pumpkin ale is unique and the stout is superb Pizza is great and the spicy chicken sandwiches are "the best" my son has ever had

Chill brewery under 10 minutes from Emerald Square Mall. This place has been on my list for a long…read moretime and when I realized where it was I thought this would be great to check out after a busy afternoon of errands along Route 1. It's located right at the entrance of an industrial area. There is a very small lot for parking but it was completely full when we visited today, so we parked along the road where a number of other cars were also parked. This seemed to be okay and the signs just requested folks not park on the grass. The entrance is set back from the street so you kind of need to go around towards the back. We saw they had a food truck, Farm to Sandwich, which although kind of pricey, was super delicious. We both got the All American Smash burger with fries. Fries were so crisp and well crafted and the burger was amazing with a great sauce reminiscent of a Big Mac. For beers, since it was our first time here, we decided to try a bit of everything with flights. Their flights are $13 for 4, 5 oz pours. I chose the Coffee Milk Stout, You are Such an Ass, Bienvenu and Justin's Jangle. We started which the You are Such an Ass IPA, which was described as a light IPA but really didn't taste like an IPA at all. We honestly thought they had poured us the wrong beer. As IPA enthusiasts, this was disappointing. The Bienvenu, which is a Red Ale with Panela (unrefined Colombian sugar cane) was infinitely better. The Coffee Milk Stout, I understand is very popular, but I thought this was average. Justin's Jangle, a Maple Praline Porter was my favorite! Really nice, complex brew! We also really enjoyed the live music from Jake Frezza, a local musician out of North Providence. He sang and played guitar and covered a diverse sampling of songs including Brittney Spears (Toxic), James Taylor and Marvin Gaye. His version of "What's Going On" was particularly excellent. I normally dread listening to live performers at breweries but this guy is actually very talented! Kudos to Ravenous for engaging such a high quality musician! Also, for a Saturday, it was not overcrowded or over run with kids. There was just one family with a super quiet baby and we noted just one dog inside. On exiting, I saw they have a nice memorial where they offer to pour a beer to a fallen service member. Very nice! Gender neutral restrooms Pinball Separate rooms make it quieter than breweries in just one big industrial space. Friendly service at the bar and no lines! Bar stools with no back, kind of uncomfortable and there seemed to be no other seating options like chairs or sofas. In summary: Highlights: Bienvenu Red Ale Justin's Jangle Jake Frezza live music Nice memorial to fallen soldiers Low Lights: You are Such an Ass IPA Barstools/ seating Would definitely stop back here again when in the area!

Yet another place we have been going to for a while and never reviewed. We have been going to…read moreravenous since it was a small garage brewery. It was exciting when they moved to the new location and have a big beautiful building now. It's a great place to hang out and is quite large so is perfect for events. They have had fundraisers and music there often. There is a nice outside area , perfect for the nice weather coming. They usually have a food truck or you can bring your own. The beers are always reliable. They have had the bievenuto red and coffee stout as long as I can remember. There is always a good amount of choices , if you don't enjoy those flavors as much as I do. It's a really great spot and a great place to visit. Cheers

If you're anything like me you've probably had wormtown's be hoppy on draft at some New England…read morerestaurant and thought, meh that's alright. In fact, its mediocrity has kept me from ever visiting their brewpubs. My mistake! The beer here at the brewery, particularly some of the drafts are very well executed and deserve some mention, specifically their chocolate truffle Baltic porter. Not too sweet, fairly light bodied and perfectly flavored. Their New England hazies and even the dry Irish stout are all very well done and left me wanting to try some more. Most importantly, if you find yourself at patriot place wormtown, you must seek out Brian the bartender. Amazing personality, attentive, kind and really knows about the beers. He really made my visit even more enjoyable. I ended up having the barbacoa sliders and stupidly didn't take a pic. They honestly weren't really much to look at but the flavor was spot on. The meat was tender and the pickled onions added a nice texture. The facility itself is open and spacious with plenty of outdoor seating if that's your thing. They have an assortment of tables and even a couple of bar seats. Order everything at the bar and take it to wherever you fancy.

Love Wormtowns seltzers. Great spot. Lots of seating. 2 160z drinks came to $17. Sign up for their…read morerewards and you earn $10 just for signing up.Friendly servers. Very small food menu although we didnt see anyone eating while we were there.

Came by for an event the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Had a private room to…read moreourselves with a buffet featuring some shredded beef tacos, chips, and guacamole. The chips didn't taste too fresh...bummer. The shredded beef tacos weren't very good either. The tacos were on the thicker side, the beef was on the saltier side...bummer. We had some bingo going on although the audio from the bingo was also a touch lacklustre. Attempted to order some food and was informed by the staff that this is usually not allowed although they would make a "one-time exception"...which was odd... The chicken wings were ok.

I always say yesss to beer Nothing like that first sip of…read morecold beer after a lovely hike through a nearby trail. Mighty Squirrel is a great brewery & a local gem. Great space, both indoor & outdoor. Plan on a food truck of some kind being there. Also, great service paired with a wonderful selection of beer. So come, stay a while, grab a couple beers & don't be like me and get absolutely smoked at a game of Jenga.

Shovel Town fits the craft brewery in a mill/industrial complex vibe because that's what it is!…read moreThere was a surprising large amount of indoor space and a patio outdoors. We went on a Saturday to find love music, which was an entertaining plus! Considering we were going for a brewery, we found the food options perfect for snacking or enjoying a casual dinner. Beer options on tap were of a wide variety, with us trying both sours. The fresh tart was overpowered by the Meyers lemon with none of the guava profile pulling through. The Morse was a fairly crushable cranberry "sour" that was well balanced if you needed to finish quickly as we did. Service was good with table service for the beer and food. They do payments at the table which is very convenient but did notice they're defaulted to 30% gratuity so just be aware for adjusting based on your experience if needed.

First-time visit to Shovel Town Brewery and unfortunately had a poor experience…read more We ordered the same seltzer twice, but on the second round were given the wrong drink. When we politely pointed it out, the server insisted it was correct ano argued with us, raising her voice and telling us it was a mocktail. We explained it was not listed as a mocktail and described the differences, but the interaction became tense and unprofessional. She eventually acknowledged the mistake but did not apologize for the error or her tone. Overall, the service was rude and disappointing, and I would not return. She was an older woman with brown hair.

Not a bad restaurant! I went with some friends who are local and have visited this place a few…read moretimes. I ordered the steak tips and a Diet Coke. It wasn't bad!The food did take about 30 mins to get to our table but other than that the server was very friendly and helpful. The inside is huge with plenty of seating and room for big groups. I'd come back if my friends want me to join them!

Delicious food, great service, very friendly! We went for my sister's birthday and it was fun.read more