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    Notch Brewing

    3.8 (37 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Anna F.

    We had a great time here! Got to taste different beers until I found one I absolutely loved- the kolsch. Superbly poured. Such a friendly bartender. Then we sat down and ordered some snacks. Played some checkers (they have board games). Kind of reminded me of breweries in VT. Cozy. We had pierogis and pretzel bites. Pierogis are always my favorite. With sour cream. & my bf ate the sausage, so it was perfect. Good vibe. Highly recommend.

    Whitney D.

    It was my first time at this brewery/ location of it. I have had Notch beer before but, wanted to come see their taproom/brewery. So, this is the Brighton location. It is kind of hidden within a little shopping village if I may call it that. It's in the back of the area called The Charles River Speedway. There is a coffee shop, convenience store and pizza store among some of the other types of places within the Speedway little village. The brewery itself has picnic bench like seating within the middle area of the courtyard area. They also have indoor seating with the same seating arrangements. It's a pretty large space with a lot of space. I did not have any food here but they have a small food menu. If you want food or a hat or a t-shirt there is a separate area where you have to go which is just across the way from the brewery itself. I had only one beer but it was tasty. I ended up going with their Feist beer. Its made only around the time of Oktoberfest, so I obviously had to get it. I also got a 4 pack of it to go. This is a great place to come have a chill time especially if the weather is nice with friends or solo. I would recommend this brewery for sure. They do have other types of beers but it is not an extensive list at all. The one little downfall I had was I felt a bit rushed while ordering. I did not know which one I wanted, I was able to have little taste of the two I was debating between though, which was nice.

    Florence K.

    Came on a weekend when the weather was nice. Great, spacious place to hang out with friends. Would come back for the vibes

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    Bruna S.

    Nice ambience, for a rainy day they have a lot of spots for people to hung out by they are drinking, we tried a few beers and was taste and cold! We also tried the eggs, worthy for the price! Staff very friendly and welcoming.

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    Clarissa B.

    Pretty much always a good time here. They're a well oiled machine with ID checker when you enter, a line that moves relatively quickly even during it's busiest times, a selection of beers that will suit those who like hardier and darker and light and refreshing. As a light beer gal, I'm all for their Radler Lemonade - it's exactly the type of drink I want for my lightweight self. This place is popular but not too crowded, so I've been able to roll in with 5-8 people with no issue so far. One note is that you have to bring your own food - if Koji has pizza or the hummus place is up your alley, then that's literally right there. Otherwise get your order ready beforehand for pickup or delivery. I've seen Bon Chon, pizza deliveries, and takeaway from local restaurants. Overall a great casual atmosphere with good beers and space when you need it. Will definitely be back!

    Erika R.

    UPDATE: I now see that they do list the different pour size options looking back at the draft list picture I took. I'll come back and give this place another try and update again.

    Melissa P.

    What a great local brewery in the Brighton/Watertown area! Notch is a sparkly spacious brewery located along the Charles River. The beer and taproom menu are inspired by German roots and is SUPER delicious. I got a pint of Zwickle which was a great pale ale. The table also got the pickled vegetables, cheese plate and sausage board, which we all loved. Some fun additions: - There is a pile of board games for beer goers to enjoy - You can bring outside food which is great when you're craving something different or want to feed a crowd - There is a handful of other small biz food vendors in the Speedway that you can order from and enjoy in the brewery

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    Amazing brewery and great service! Atmosphere is so comfortable too. Would highly recommend for a friends meet up or date night.

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    3 months ago

    the best beer (so many IPA alternatives), people, and philosophy, along with a heap of morals!

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    Beers are good but the manager working the bar had bad service. He should not work the bar

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    Great atmosphere. Love the outside vibe. Nice food choices. Will hand out on a Sunday afternoon anytime.

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    5 years ago

    Good selection of beer - bartender was kind and let me try different beers until I found one I wanted to get a tall glass of.

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    Great spot! Tons of indoor/outdoor seating. Great selection of beers and food, super fun atmosphere. Plus they have boardgames!

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    As a light beer gal, I'm all for their Radler Lemonade - it's exactly the type of drink I want for my lightweight self.

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    Drawdown Brewing

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    Egleston Square, Jamaica Plain

    Tried Drawdown for the first time this weekend and will definitely be back! Great owner, great…read morebeer, and a great space. My favorite was the pre-season but also really enjoyed the porter. Bonus points for it being LGBTQ+ owned!

    What a fun spot in JP! I love the selection of beers. Being a Midwest gal, I'm willing to try new…read moreflavors and tastes. I'm more of a blonde ale type and this one served here gave me hints of a cream ale from home. It gave me a subtle malt start with a smooth crisp finish. Next I tried a cinnamon brown ale seasonal special. The bartender said it is her favorite beer right now. When you think of a cinnamon beer one might think how would that work?? Let's just say the cinnamon compliments the malt flavor and gives me that warm hug perfect for the cool winter weather. I feel like I could drink this warm in a mug by a fire with friends. Lastly the Alt beer. Unfamiliar with what the hell an ALT beer is, I spoke with the owner who gave me a great explanation on what it is. Its origins are European, German to be exact. It is a kolsch beer which I have never tried. I am normally not a fan of dark beers but this copper colored beauty gave me pause. I was most surprised by the nutty flavor and smooth finish. With only being open for 7 weeks so far they have an impressive start. Tip: This isn't a place for food but several neighboring restaurants will deliver and I saw several patrons doing so. Want to catch a soccer game or women's sporting event?? This would be a great place to pull up a stool and chat with one of the friendly bartenders too.

    Mighty Squirrel - Goat cheese berry salad

    Mighty Squirrel

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    Friendly service and great bites. They also have trivia Thursday nights and that's always a blast…read more I've had lunch and dinner here and have also hosted an event here with 70+ people and folks had a fantastic time. Even for non-beer drinkers, they have hard seltzers and hard smoothies which are delicious. Recommended dishes that I've had: patatas bravas, aloo tiki, birria poutine, hummus, chicken tinga tostada, chips & guac, smash burger. Friends have had tacos and mac & cheese and said they were great. If you're catering an event, get the beef sliders - they were a favorite and truly delicious. Very accommodating. We had a few folks with dietary restrictions and they allowed us to bring in a couple dishes for those folks, though most of their menu had a ton of options for everyone else. They also helped us with managing drink tickets (they even had tickets for us to use!) and making sure folks weren't over-served. If you're looking to host a large/companywide event, this is a fantastic option.

    Seated at a table, but didn't have any waitstaff approach for 20 minutes. It was a little busy,…read morebut not crazy. Finally flagged down a waitress who agreed to ONLY take our drink order. Ordered beers and waters. The waters never came. Apparently she's not taking food orders and didn't seem to notify someone who would. Giving up on food entirely, we just enjoyed our beers. Half way through the beers a waiter appeared and asked if we needed anything. We had been there for probably 45 minutes at this point. Finally got the water and just ordered some chips and guac, didn't want to make things too complicated at this point. Plus I figured I wasn't staying for another beer so wanted something that would come out fast to snack on with the remainder of my beer. I like the location. Beer is good, but more geared to IPA or sour beer lovers. Very few lager options. Food is really just ok, so I wouldn't come for dinner. I would rather order snack food to go with my beer when I'm there. Overall, some of the staff is super friendly, but it was a bit less organized than I would have liked. Love that they have outdoor seating. I'll be back for sure, this was hopefully just a one off bad experience.

    Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Pina colada (gluten free- dairy free) beer

    Mighty Squirrel Brewing

    (162 reviews)

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    I will start by saying I was a bit nervous to go here since breweries and Celiac are not exactly…read morecompatible. However, I was happy to find that there was a cafe in the back corner that opens in the mornings. So on the way to work, I tried out their cute cafe and got a pumpkin-spiced latte with almond milk. Overall, the coffee was decent and wasn't bitter or burnt (which was impressive since when I visited, the cafe was very new with little experience). This definitely earns them points in my book. I will say that they lose points (in my books) just based on my personal preferences. First off, being a brewery, expect there to be a STRONG smell of beer. Even though I wasn't in there for long, I could still find myself getting a headache and not enjoying the strong smell. I'll also say that the service I received the morning I went wasn't the best, and the man who made my drink definitely did not want to be there. As I've mentioned in other reviews I've done, I rate places HEAVILY based on service and kindness. Overall, the coffee was decent, but there are better places to go on Waltham that I would rather go to instead.

    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.

    Notch Brewing - breweries - Updated May 2026

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