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 went for a friends gathering. Never been to Dudleytown but I really liked it. They had a band…read moreplaying on a Friday night . Plenty of tables outdoors , some tables in the front by the fire and tables inside. The bar and food are indoor. The menu was pretty good. I ordered a salad either grilled chicken since it was gluten free but they had chicken tenders and gluten free pizza that were gluten free options. The hotdog picture I posted , my friend ordered it and she enjoyed it. We were enjoying the presentation more though! They really liked the fries they said . Service was awesome. No complaints! They were great! I thought it was a nice brewery! Definitely an awe's place to go and get together and chill. They do have a list of bands and events online for the summer lined up. Great place!

Came for the Mayhem event put on by New England Obscura! It was definitely an event you didn't want…read moreto miss filled with oddities! The beer selection was great, I stick to sour and I liked their Berried Bones and Upside Down They didn't have all of their food options due to the event, but the food was still good.

Service. Extremely poor. Actually non existent. Apathetic…read more Listless. They obviously did not alleviate the fact that they have a job

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!

The service is wonderful. If you need suggestions the bartenders will give them. The property is…read moreabsolutely beautiful with a lot to see. Rolling hills, hiking trails and a small viewing pond. Their beer is delicious but my only gripe is it's not ICE cold. On a 90 degree day, I want my beer cold and refreshing.

Bloomsday cheese, crackers and Woodstock daze drinks. With fantastic views and water fountain!read more

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.

There are a plethora of craft brew pubs in this area. All seem to be hitting it right. This place…read morehowever, has hit a grand slam! The beers are amazing! Not 9 different IPA's with a token lager. Pilsners, lagers, Mai Bock, a rice lager and cask beers. These people really have it right. And the music! OMG!! A turntable, an amplifier and about a thousand record albums. Every genre from Classic rock right up through the 2000's. And, as if that weren't enough, your dog is welcome! Me and Odie will be stopping in today (Saturday) for a couple of pints and, oh yeah, dog treats at the bar!!! One more thing. The staff are extraordinarily adept and skilled with the products they sell. I'd give ten stars if I could.

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!

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

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!)

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!