Really nice brewery right by TD garden! They have a large space inside and about 5 tables outside. We were able to sit outside with our dog. On the particular day we visited, they were understaffed and were only offering bar service which was fine with us. We got a few of their beers which were all excellent. The Belgian Waffles truly had an end taste of maple syrup. The lemon shandy is very dry and slightly sour. We got the arancini which were SO good. We also got the truffle fries which were great. We got the Shifty, Forager, and blazin bird pizzas. All of them were really good in their own ways. The Blazin Bird was a popular one at the table. read more

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***This review is for the beers only.*** This brewery was really nice and spacious, and we had a great time hanging out here with friends. I was able to build my own flight, which was a great way to try several of their beers. I sampled most of their IPAs along with the Summer Sour, and my husband ordered a pint of the Furth, their hefeweizen. Overall, it was a fun spot with a good variety of beers. read more

Brewery #409 Nightshift brewing is a cool place along the wharf just across the street from The Garden to get a few beers and a bite to eat. I ordered my usual flight, but they were out of stickers :( They had some unique beers amongst them one called Belgian Waffles which is a blonde ale with maple syrup and cinnamon. This was dessert or breakfast, depending on your perspective, in a glass. I also got a hazy IPA, a peanut butter stout, and a hefe. All were really good. For lunch I got some honey jerk wings. These were cooked to perfection. Crisp skin and juicy meat. The problem was the flavor. They had the honey but no jerk. There was no spice at all. They were still good, but they could have been great. Anyway, give me stickers and spice and I will give you that 5th star. read more

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We came here for drinks and appetizers. The place is pretty big inside with seats at the bar and within the restaurant area plus outdoor seating. Bright inside and has a nice merchandise area. Their bathrooms are large, well lit, and clean. The menu has some great food and beer options including NA beverages. Our server was good and was attentive. One set of our utensils and napkins were what seemed to be stained. So we grabbed another set off the table next to us and let our server know. Overall it was a nice location and delicious food. We'd go back again. read more

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Went to Night shift brewery on Saturday with the plan of ordering pizza and a few pints. I looked online to see what time the kitchen closes and it said on weekends it closes at 11pm. It was before 10pm when I got there only to be told that the kitchen closed early. They said try another restaurant next to them which closes at 10pm. Everything pretty much closes at 10pm around there. Big let down since I really wanted to give night shift a try being that I was on vacation from California read more

We really enjoyed our stops into Night Shift Brewing while we were in Boston. The brewery itself was near our hotel and very accessible from the T. It's right off the water and has a beautiful view. The inside was very spacious and clean, and we even loved the music they were playing both times we stopped in. We enjoyed the pizza, which we devoured, and their IPAs were delicious. I would recommend. read more

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This is one of our favorite places to have a meal when we're out on a walk with our pup. We've only ever sat outside on the patio. Service is very friendly and they are always accommodating in terms of where we would like to be placed on the patio. Their beer selection is decent, my husband always enjoys one of their lagers or IPAs. I would really appreciate it if their cider selection was improved. They usually have at least one good cider but more recently, they have been "out." With so many great cideries in New England, it's disappointing that they don't have a collab with one of them. I mean Downeast is just just across the Harbor!!! With that being said, the food is awesome. Our favorite go tos include: the jalapeño arancini, the roni' roni' pizza, the cobb salad, and the fish tacos. I will say for having "roni" twice in the name, they could throw some more on top of the pizza. Regardless, the dough is perfect every time and we always get it with a side of the spicy ranch. Cannot wait to come back and enjoy another meal here! If you're in the area stop by to check it out or if you're heading to the garden for a game, plan to stop by before. It's so worth it. read more

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Tidbit!!! Trust Google Maps when it tells you to walk out onto the water to get to this brewery. There is definitely a walkway. And the brewery is worth it. We came here for the beers, as we saw a ton of options on their menu and we were delighted with all the options. It was also fun adding a sugar rim to a pumpkin beer. Our beertender was excellent and super attentive, as our visit was a late Friday afternoon without a game at TD Garden (and we suspect that this is a great spot for folx to gather). There was also food available. We grabbed a pretzel, and definitely chatted about all the options. Read a different review for the food, though! read more

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Awesome brewery that's very close to the TD Garden. Service and beer selection at this brewery was top notch. I was able to find a spot to sit at the bar and the bartender was very knowledgeable about the beer options. I tried the Owltoberfest and Santilli IPA and both beers tasted excellent. The manager was very helpful and was able to switch the channel on the TV to the football game that I wanted to watch. The brewery is very clean and in great condition. read more

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Loved this gem at the LOVEJOY wharf overlooking the dam and walkway. Very cool ceilings, industrial vibe and LGBT+ friendly!!! I didn't try the food but it looked soooo good. This will be on my bucket list when I come back to visit Boston. read more

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When we arrived, I was really excited to try this bar. Unfortunately that's where the excitement ended. We sat at the bar and It took a solid 15 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us. The bartenders were walking around cleaning and stocking without talking to us at all. Once we finally ordered a beer it was decent - the Belgian waffles beer was our favorite. The service remained relatively lackluster throughout our visit. The staff was unable to get the bruins game on the TV so we ended up going to another bar. I would not recommend visiting here. read more

Night Shift Brewing - Lovejoy Wharf - Breweries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fun place to grab drinks with a larger group if you're in the neighborhood. I'm not a beer fan so can't comment on the selection but my cocktail (some sort of fall drink) was good and strong. Maybe it was the buzz or a post-skating hunger, but the Detroit-style pepperoni pizza with spicy honey really hit the spot. Crust was crispy, good abundance of pepperoni, and shout-out to our lovely bartender for getting us a little cup of honey to dip on the side. The Caesar salad was also particularly well done, i.e., not just sad wilted lettuce but also kale and spinach in there, actual shavings of Parmesan instead of the shredded stuff that comes from a bag. I was pleasantly surprised by the food and would come here again just for that. Bathrooms are clean and plentiful! Always a good sign in my book. We came on a Saturday night and the place was pretty empty; I can see it getting rowdier and more crowded during the daytime / if there was a big game playing. read more

**Opened during the 4th of July** After a long morning stroll around town on the 4th of July, we were so grateful that Night Shift Brewing was opened to cool us down and quench our thirst! Ambiance: The brewery is nestled in a beautiful historic warehouse/manufacturing building. Large indoor seating available, in addition to a size able outdoor patio. Food: My husband and I shared the hot honey arancini. It was so delicious. Beer: Large beer selection including dark beers, IPAs, and sours. read more

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Lots of gay flags and sexless bathrooms. So that's awesome. Beyond the lecturing, the beer was good and the bar menu was creative too. read more

Stopped at Night Shift Brewing before an event at TD Garden and it was packed, but honestly the service was still decent! We ordered a huge mountain of truffle fries (truly the star of the table) and the Figgy Piggy pizza, which was insanely good. It was the perfect sweet & savory combo. They've got a great selection of beers, but I loved that they also offer seltzers and cocktails for anyone who's not in a beer mood. Despite the crowd, everything came out quick and the vibe was very lively! Perfect pre-event stop! read more

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Wow. Come here. Just come here. As a huge sour fan, I was immediately delighted to see five of them on the menu. The fuego mango had a mild spice and had a great blend of sour and sweet, and the jammin weisse was similarly enthralling. We started with the pretzel, which had a savory cheese sauce alongside it. It was light and airy with the perfect amount of salt. And subsequently the standard Detroit style pizza was one of the best I've had. The crust was crispy but not too greasy, and the sauce on top had a good mix of salty and sweet. Our server was also attentive and helpful, able to explain the various food options. And to my delight, the music was quiet enough to hear a conversation without struggle, contributing to an overall positive experience in the space. We'll be back! read more

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Night Shift is one of my favorite local breweries. Great variety of beers with fun names and can packaging. This location is clean and spacious with plenty of seats at the bars and tables. There are several TVs at the bar so this is a great place to have a drink and watch a sports game. During my last visit I had the Ritzy AF (golden ale with toffee, salty crackers, and vanilla) and Hockeyeast Ale (fruity beer with orange zest and lychee) and I enjoyed both. I like how they organize the beers into categories with flavor descriptions. I was also offered a sample of a beet before I ordered a full glass so don't be afraid to ask to try something. Some of the beers are taproom exclusive which is another good reason to come here. They also have wine, cocktails, and mocktails for those who don't want beer. I ordered the Shifty pizza which had a nice balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. The pizza was very filling and made a great meal, but it would also be nice to share. The service was excellent. Bartenders frequently checked in and refilled my water. Ii want to get cans to go so the bartender went downstairs twice to get what I wanted. read more

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First I knew there would be problems eating here when we were initially given a glass of warm water. We decided on pizza. We ordered the Figgy Piggy. Looked good when we got it although there was no fig jam on our pizza. When we addressed with our waiter he offered to give us a side of fig jam.....well that is a first. I knew it was time to leave at that point!! read more

Decent spot near TD garden with great harbour views and nice decor, good beer selection, so-so good. Atmosphere/ambience: fairly sleek modern hipster decor inside. Nice open layout. Visually appealing but comfortable. All genders restrooms en masse with separate private stalls. Decent sized bar area rectangle with lots of chair seating to far back. Service: always someone at the front to greet and direct traffic. Bar tenders can get a tad busy since mostly a brew-heavy place but very friendly and accommodating. Mostly recent trip kitchen shutdown at 8:15pm, so don't get too focused on your beer without ordering grub. Food: appealing on menu but often a little off in preparation. Case in point last visit was a very dry over friend chicken sandwich, over cooked bacon on it, hard to bite through. Same with friends. Can't remember the last time it was so difficult to crunch on some fries. Drink: nice beer selection. Online not always as up to date as what's available in person. Classics and experimental from the Nightshift inventory. Okay prices for beer that should persuade folks going to TD garden to avoid the heavy trafficked areas across the street and walk an extra block for better brew at similar price. Price: as above. Food a little highly priced if they don't up their preparation game. read more

Great space, excellent drinks! I actually was pleasantly surprised by the food - even the Caesar salad was better than I expected, not a sad bar salad. Tried sliders, different pizzas, pretzels, fries, and wings which were all a treat. Definitely a good place to hang out with friends after work or to watch a game. read more

Came here on a Wednesday evening for an earlyish dinner and the space was very empty - they had a huge amount of tables and the place had barely any other parties so it felt very open and not lively, but was clean and spacious nonetheless. Service was okay - food and drinks came out at a good speed, but our server rarely came down to see or check on us which wasn't great, especially when we needed water or the check. Pizza was yummy, but super expensive for the portion size. It definitely wasn't worth it. Fries were nice though and I thought the size was fair. Drinks were good as well, just not super memorable as I don't recall how my beer was at all. Overall, I probably would come back for drinks and the sharable apps - definitely pass on the pizza. read more

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Located on the wharf close to TD Gardens. The brewery is super bright and fun inside. There is a ton of seating inside and an outdoor patio area. We opted to sit at the bar as we only wanted a drink. The service here was not that great. Our server was very rude and unfriendly. She was not helpful at all and it came across as if we were an inconvenience to her. We tasted many beers before trying to select one. We tried the Tuscania, Kolsch Encounters, and Garden Party. None stood out to us so we just settled for a safe wheat one, fruity with a booty. It was ok. We quickly drank and left. They can do a "flight" for you, which are two 4oz pours but the prices vary based on the beer you want. It is just better to get the full pour of your drink. read more

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The food is good/drinks The service is awesome The ambiance is great The food is amazing read more

I enjoyed the chicken sandwich, and the Wide Awake beer was good, I tasted the mentioned notes of espresso. Service checked in enough, would not mind a few more tvs on days with bad weather read more

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Awesome brewery in walking distance to hotels and the stadium. The inside is large, clean, and has good vibes, good music. Bartenders and staff were all friendly! Large menu of food and drinks. I got 6 tasters because everything sounded great and everything was as expected. I wasn't disappointed in any of the beers. I have to say, I'll be back to try the sours and IPAs, but it'll be hard to beat their dark beers. Favorite was the cinnamon churro, PB & J stout, and ritzy. They all blended so well, didn't sit too heavy, and nice mouth feel. Can't wait to come back read more

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Best brewery that I've visited. I liked the location--right by TD Garden, so it was easy to eat there and see the concert, and also in such a pretty place -- looking out over the Zakim Bridge and the water. Gorgeous. The service was very attentive. . . I enjoyed that my friend could have a delicious fruity sour beer, my other friend a moscow mule, and I could get a seltzer with a splash of juice. Sometimes it's water or beer, but I appreciated the array of options. Food was on point. We got an array of apps (wings, truffle fries, buffalo chicken dip) -- everything was rich, tasty, and substantial portions. Some comments were a wetter rub on the wings would be nice. We liked that they added chili seasoning to the tortilla chips. Everything was piping hot and easy to share. I was going to go with a salad, but we shared pizzas -- glad we didn't go the skinny route because the deep dish pizzas were SO good. They were on like a focaccia base. So good. Lastly, tons of bathrooms, all unisex, and very private stalls. That was nice too. Highly recommend. read more

We came here for dinner before an event at TD Garden. Most other places were 1.5 hours wait for a table but Night Shift was able to accommodate our larger group. The food was very good especially the giant pretzel, pickle chips and without a doubt the star of the night was...... the Figgy Piggy pizza. I will totally be back here!!!! read more

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Solid beer choices and chill vibe. I sat at the bar. Unfortunately they don't do flights, but you can buy 4oz pours (AKA flight size) but expect to pay a pretty penny for them. If you're with a group, you're better off buying full pours and sharing them as a 4 oz pour is half the price of an ENTIRE pour (12oz or 16 oz). Silly. I ordered a pretzel and rosemary truffle fries. I liked the fries better, but I'm a sucker for a pretzel. It's giant, like the menu says. The cheese included was just okay- not a lot of flavor or enough for the amount of pretzel you get. Fries definitely had good flavor, though. And definitely sharing size. So many dries! Anyway, the Hefeweizen was easily my favorite of the ones I tried. I'm not a huge fan of hoppy beers, but they had quite a few of those available. The guy working the bar was attentive and I liked that he automatically gave water regardless of what you ordered. read more

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We love Night Shift and go there often, mostly for their Detroit Style pizza which is incredible! Wide selection of beers and a great location, close to TD Garden and on the water. It's a hidden gem! A frustration that I have is that over the years, the pizza has gotten smaller and smaller to the point that there are now only 6 pieces per pizza. How does a party of 4 share that? It started out the entire size of the pan, then just a cooling rack fitted inside of the pan, and now only 3/4 of that. Night Shift, we don't like being nickel-and-dimed can you go back to a full sheet pan? read more

A very nice date spot on the water so I could enjoy the sunset on the Charles behind the zakim bridge. I like the walk over here from the lechmere area. I liked going to get ice cream right over the river in Charlestown after. We saw a blue heron on the new bridge on our walk home. Only half of the bridge is built for pedestrians at this time, but it was still a pleasant journey. Staff was helpful but a bit disorganized and didn't know who was at what table. Some stuff could be better marked as well. There was one lanky man I thought really had to pee a lot but it turned out he was a waiter. read more

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I was super bummed to find Night Shift to be pretty much a total letdown. I've had their Nite Lite lager before, and I enjoyed it, so I was really excited to check out some other beers by them. I was visiting friends in Boston for the weekend, so we made our way to the North End to pay a visit. We didn't have a reservation and it was busy since it was a rainy Saturday. We got on the wait list for a table and in the meantime were offered a counter ledge, which worked for us. Our server was deliberately miserable. I am usually pretty understanding when it comes to service workers, being that I work in customer service myself, but her level of blatant apathy, disdain, and irritation couldn't have been any more palpable. Like it or not, that does rub off on a patron's experience. We didn't do anything to deserve that energy. I asked if they offered flights or half-pours. Nope. My friend asked for advice on a good IPA. She answered with the name of one, that was it, no reasoning. Since they didn't offer any sort of taster, all three of us ended up with full pours of drinks we did not like at all. One friend got a hard seltzer can that tasted like cough syrup. My friend's IPA (Fluffy) was pretty foul, and my sour was just okay. We ended up cashing out after our round and moved elsewhere. Night Shift was the only miss that weekend. :-( read more

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Visiting family who just moved to Boston and we stopped here for some beers. It was relatively early but got busy pretty quickly. Cool vibes and great service from Jen or Jess (sorry I can't remember but I know she was awesome and very attentive to our group). I'd visit again if I'm ever in the area. read more

I came to Night Shift for an event after work. They sectioned off a small section with tables and bar access. I'm not a big fan of beer, but I tried a few of the wines - pink prism, brut fizzylifter, and rose fizzylifter. All of them were delicious, but I especially enjoyed the sparkling ones! There was a spread of appetizers available, but I'd say come here more for the drinks than for the food. A lot of the apps were too greasy for my taste (the chicken sliders and soft pretzels), but the salads were a good option for something fresh. In terms of vibes, the space was great and didn't feel too stuffy. I think this is a better spot to meet up with friends or coworkers, but I wouldn't come here for a date. More of a weeknight spot than a weekend spot if I had to choose. I'd consider coming back to grab a quick drink before going to a game at TD. read more

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Got the shifty pizza and kale Caesar salad, a light IPA and a sour. All were delicious. Sat outdoors, which was very nice, but the inside also seemed spacious and welcoming. Would strongly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area. read more

As a native Detroiter, I believe Night Shift is the #1 spot for Detroit Style Pizza. We accidentally stumbled in on a Celtics game day & were provided with an anticipated 30 minute wait for two. After about 15-20 minutes we were seated at a community style high-top, typical for a brewery. A sour and two stouts were ordered alongside with our pizza. For the three beers and the pizza, I was pleasantly surprised by a roughly $57 check! While the pizza portion is smaller, you can't beat it! I'll be back, but absolutely making reservations and checking scheduled ahead of time. read more

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Went to this location during the 4 nations hockey tournament, which is very close go the Td Garden. Came with 3 others and had a great time. Fun atmosphere with a big bar and tables surrounding. It was busy with sports minded people and the music was pumping. Had the cinnamon churro beer, which was absolutely fantastic along with a couple of the Detroit style pizzas. Tried the Roni Roni and the 87 braised pork pizzas. Both are individual sized and easy to share. The pizzas and beer at this establishment were great and I will definitely return. read more

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I am doing 4 stars because we absolutely love this establishment and frequent it but had a really subpar experience tonight. The drinks are great, food is usually amazing, but the service was really lacking aside from the one bartender with the hanging earring who went above and beyond. We ordered a standard pizza to go (our usual) and what we received was legit thin crust compared to what we were supposed to get (Detroit style). At first I assumed it was because we ordered at 7:30 PM, but a woman whose pizza came out 25 min after ours was as usual and perfect looking. I can only guess someone no showed a to go pizza and they reheated and gave it to us which is lame as hell. The dough was flat, stale, and disgusting. I will be back because this pizza is my comfort food as someone on the spectrum but this was disappointing read more

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I came here with my brother and nephew on a Tuesday night and the place was slammed and is very noisy with a young energetic crowd. We sat at a table for four and the service was very quick. I tried the 87 beer, there beers are $7-$9 for a 12 ounce pour which seems the going price these days, but a little disappointing as the beer was just okay. I ordered the wedge salad with added chicken and we also wings and fried pickles for the table, which are a house specialty. The portions here are huge and the food was pretty good. They actually need to reduce the portions or get bigger plates as the salad was hard to eat. My slightly lower than perfect score is due to the chicken (a on the salad) did not taste freshly cooked, maybe reheated, and the beer was not great. The wings were decent but the sauce was too sweet for me. read more

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We walked in around 8 on a Thursday, a day that they are open until 9. The hostest stopped us and said "can I help you find something ?" I replied... um... yeah we're here to get food and drinks." As most people are when going into a restaurant/brewery. She informed us that the kitchen was closed and last call is at 830. We said ok then started to walk up and she yelled "bar service only!" We decided to go somewhere else. So I can't rate the food or drinks because we walked out. read more

I came here with a couple friends on a Sunday afternoon around 4. We had to problem getting seating. Our waitress was really nice. It took a while for us to decide what to order, but she was patient while we figured it out. I ordered the Birthday Brownie stout, which was good. They have a pretty varied selection of beers. For food, 7 of us shared two pizzas, which was the perfect afternoon snack. We ordered the Figgy Piggy (prosciutto, burrata, & tomato-fig jam) and the Green Mile (broccolini, olives, fresh ricotta, & red sauce). My favorite was the Figgy Piggy. Overall, good drinks and good food. I would definitely come back! read more

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