Great service and hospitality. Loved the flights and beer on tap. We will definitely be back.read more

Excellent drinks and service. Fun night of trivia in October complete with lots of decor…read more Reasonable prices and they have beer for those who do not enjoy cider.

Bear Hands Brewery delivers the kind of experience that keeps you planning your next visit before…read moreyou've even left. The space itself is impressive -- open, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed so it never feels cramped, even when it's busy. There's a warm, welcoming vibe that makes it just as easy to hang out with friends as it is to settle in for a quiet pint. The beer selection is genuinely outstanding. Whether you're into crisp lagers, bold IPAs, or something more experimental, there's always something worth trying, and the staff knows their stuff if you want a recommendation. There's always a wide range of styles on tap, and everything feels well‑crafted and intentional. It's the kind of place where trying a flight is almost mandatory because there are too many good options to pick just one. And the food... the pretzels are absolute must‑haves. It is soft, warm, and perfectly salted, and the bites are the ideal pairing for a flight -- simple, delicious, and exactly what you want with good beer. A great atmosphere, fantastic brews, and snacks that hit the spot. Bear Hands Brewery nails it.

I love their beer. Everyone we walk in I'm greeted with a smile as I was today. Alyssa is…read moreincredibly friendly and always recommends the best beer. We haven't had their food yet, but their drinks are 10/10. We enjoy sitting at the man bar upstairs, but they downstairs bar is cozy and welcoming, feels like a true speakeasy!

I am here with my friend Jenn for drinks and dinner quite often because it's the halfway point…read morebetween us. But beyond all that it's a wonderful brewery and now an excellent restaurant. Their sour beers are stupendous. And we are so happy that they're offering food inside now (instead of the food trucks). Bravo!

Great brews, decent food, nice space, little pricy…read more Came here as part of a work event. The venue is nice but there's nothing around it beyond a giant sports bubble. The brewers were brewing, and the space inside was nice. They also had an expansive outdoor area and plenty of parking. The drinks were well done, lots of flavors and varieties on tap. No one complained about the beers though the drinks were small for the price. The food venue towards the back was pumping out pizzas from a giant pizza oven with a blazing fire. I ordered some appetizers from the menu for my team to share. Meatballs, elote, and waffle fries. The apps were not easily shareable but we made it work. Waffle fries were generic and not crispy enough. The elote was corn pancakes rather than corn on the cob. My mistake for not fully reading the menu. Flavor was good but messy. Meatballs were good in terms of flavor and consistency, got a decent amount for the price too. The meatballs were the best bite. The pizza is trying to be New Haven style but is missing the structure. Way too floppy and heavy for the style of crust. Needs to be lighter on the sauce and cooked just a couple minutes more to really solidify that bottom and get rid of the tip droop. Cheese had a good elasticity to it though, good cheese pulls. As an informal event venue, it's pretty good but pricy for what you get. As a local brewery, if it can keep its events constant then it will do well. As a food venue, it's high for where it is but the quality is reasonable. A few more shareable apps beyond pizza and just a few small tweaks to the pies and they will be great.

I went here on a super snowy evening for a speed dating event and really enjoyed the casual,…read morecomfortable, welcoming vibe. I tried the sweet vanilla cider which was fantastic! Staff was friendly and helpful! Plenty of parking (free!)! I'd definitely return as they had a lot of food, drinks (beer, wine, ciders), and rooms/spaces to sit available!

I'm back for the first time since 2023. We are each having a beer flight. Boomer is having the East…read moreCoast Cider, Lift Your Kilt Scottish Ale, Decaffeination Station Espresso Porter and the New England Double IPA. I am having the West Coast IPA, Jungle Juice APA, New England Double IPA. These are all very good! There is a Groupon for this and for lots of four packs of beer. Take advantage of it!

An absolute hidden gem. Tucked away on a stunning farm in Woodstock CT, this brewery is a must…read morevisit for anyone in New England looking for a charming spot to sip a brew. The beer is brewed onsite not shipped in from their other facilities, and the service and setting are exceptional. A more quiet intimate experience than their location in Charlton, MA. If that's the spot you're used to, do be aware the draft list here is much smaller. What they "lack" in a tap list (believe me there are still plenty of options) they make up for in ambience. I was recommended this spot by a cousin who knows all too well how much I appreciate good beer and most importantly a good setting. Let me say that Treehouse Woodstock did not disappoint on either front. I've already started spreading the word to my other beer loving pals!

I LOVE this place. I almost don't want people to know about it. It is a great spot to bring take…read moreout (usually pizza from the Woodstock Trading Post) and enjoy the view.

I came for an International Women's Day event, and throughly enjoyed the beer and the experience!…read more Staff were very friendly and helpful.

My ride-or-die found my favorite food truck was going to be here. We went for lobster and we ended…read moreup doing a super flight off beer. It's all 11 of their beers. Neither one of us like IPAs so the wonderful bartender swapped out 2. This brewery is in a phenomenal space. It's off the main road with plenty of parking. They have a couple of TVs to watch the games. The interior is warm and cozy. I can definitely see doing a small gathering here in the meeting space with the dark bookcases (with gray books!). A good size table that seats at least 8 and space around to mingle. I guess I'm turning into a real adult. The beer choices were good. I really liked the Pink Lemonade, it was refreshing. I hope it's one of their staples for next time. Great service, inviting atmosphere and really good beer...try it out.

We stopped in during an open mic night and picked up our first ever canned four packs of their ipa…read more The color was gold and the bubbles delightful. The flavor was crisp and clean. The aroma was grasping and fresh. Overall, a wonderful brewery in the area. The price is to be expected from a local brewery. It was worth it. The ambiance was pleasant. The waitress was prompt. Waitress/server/cashier. The inside was clean and they have good parking. Overall, i would come back. I would even be interested in asking if i can do poetry readings from my own books at one of their open mic nights. And maybe offer book singings there as well. Definitely check them out if you are in western mass and can not find fresh, tasty brews. We bought three year old beer recently from a convenience store in the area. Save yourself any disappointment and get a month old batch or maybe less. Whew!

Local beer is good beer! My go to spot whenever I'm home…read morefor the holidays! A great variety of east coast west coast and European brews. It's time to put Palmer on the Untapped Map!

A must- visit place. Rapscallion tap room in Spencer was amazing. The staff was so approachable and…read moreyou feel so welcomed here. It is a small Taproom but full of great vibes! On the back of this place is the brewery itself where they brew their beer for their other two locations. Did I mention this place is dog-friendly too? What a hidden gem, they have beers, wine and cider on tap. They have a beer with their oldest beer recipe in Massachusetts and it was so good ( Harvard Lager, try it!)

Great beer!!! Great people. Everyone is welcome here. As well as 2 other locations! Dog friendly…read more There is snacks or bring your own food . Play corn hole in the back if you wish . Play cards . Enjoy the beer& wine . Enjoy home made root beer as well ! See them at the Spencer fair! Come visit

Their updated menu is great! I just had the beer can chicken with rice and Brussels and it was…read moreamazing! This has been and will be my go to in Sturbridge!

Rapscallion Pub is a great local pub serving wonderful brews and an interesting variety of pub…read morefoods. We stopped in for lunch and ordered the Mediterranean plate and a chicken pesto capris sandwich. Both were absolutely delightful. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the right amount of pesto and served on a delicious roll. The service was wonderful and the ambience was fantastic! We had the Honey Ale, NE IPA and the Irish Red Ale. All were very good and what a craft beer lover would expect. This is our second time here and we are not from the area. It has become our go to pub in Sturbridge! Thank you Rapscallion!