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After reading other reviews of Start Line I felt compelled to add to the collection. Went around 5:30 on a Saturday night and it was fairly busy but not packed by any means (perhaps dry January slowing them down a bit?). Overall the building has a barn-like quality and is clean and spacious inside. It was a seat yourself and order everything at the corner of the bar kind of place. You just need to know your table number so the runner knows where to deliver your food. Apparently all the cooler drinks (nonalcoholic) are the same price so we just told them we needed 3 and grabbed what we needed for the kids. Beers were decent and their logo is probably one of the coolest in the industry. The food was about as good as it gets at a brewpub. I had the beef on weck. Flavor was spot on, beef was a little overcooked and dry but the au jus was tasty and helped moisten the sandwich up a notch. The giant pretzel with beer cheese was pretty epic and definitely one of the highlights. The fries were also really palatable. My daughter made short work of her caesar salad and felt it was actually one of the better ones she's had. I see comments about how the staff here aren't that friendly and I don't really understand them. I mean, they didn't kiss our asses but they were professional, attentive and in constant motion. Not really sure what some yelpers are looking for at these types of establishments but I found them to be on par with most brewpubs I visit. I don't spend much time in Hopkington, but wouldn't hesitate to stop back in here if I'm up that way again!
Great brewery in a super location and food is terrific. Lots of beers on tap, large space for indoor or outdoor dining. The outdoor space is in the back of the brewery in the green house. Live music many weekends. Food is varied with great burgers, BBQ, onion rings. I see families, friends and couples all enjoying this great spot. Only negative is ordering. You have to go to the cash register to order beers and food. Food is delivered to your table but if you need another beer...up you go to the register. Moral of the story? Get your second beer before the food arrives as the line to order can be lengthy. Big open parking lot with more spaces out back.
I was soo happy to finally make it to Start Line Brewery. I came two days after doing the Boston Marathon so. It felt right to celebrate with a beer from here. I had their special Marathon beer which was tasty. The cans for this beer are also pretty cool. I went just as they were opening so luckily it was not crowded at all. But, as even just a few min passed by I saw quite a few people roll on through. This brewery is pretty big. It has different seating areas. There is a fully indoor space, an out door space that is covered and then a little area with a fire pit that is totally outside and then another like inclosed outdoor area. The staff here is for the most part nice. I did not interact with them really as I did not order food just one beer. They have a small area for their gift shop which has a nice selection of items though I do wish they had more hat variation selection. I would deff come back here to try the food and other beers of theirs. I recommend coming here either alone or with a group. This seemed to be, at least when I was there a great afterwork spot to come with groups of co-workers and friends.
It's not a sit down and be waited on kind of place. Approach the cashier, place your order and provide the table number (displayed with large numbers on each table), I went there by myself on a Saturday night for dinner. Partly due to their description of their Fish n' Chips meal, I decided to give it. go. It was pretty good, but the size of the fish was disappointing. A few hours later and I'm hungry again! Great place for drinks, but I'm not sure about dinners/lunches. The size of the fish, however, isn't enough to dissuade me of giving the place another go.
This is my new favorite brewery. Recently renovated I believe Start Line has a large amount of space for activities, but be sure to get here early to grab a seat as I went on a Saturday night and we had to be on the prowl to snipe a table. They have a good selection of beers here, I had gotten the Dark Chocolate Stout and the Hazelnut Cold Brew Coffee Stout which were amazing (I preferred the coffee one). I topped off the night with the Honey Ritual Pale Ale which I also enjoyed. Really the highlight of my night though was their nachos because I am constantly on the hunt for a good pile of nachos - which appear simple to do, but are often done poorly. The nachos had toppings THROUGH AND THROUGH and even when we got to the bottom of the pile - there was no slacking in the toppings to chip ratio. Four of us finished the nachos, but the plate could feed five for sure, and six plus if you're going to get more food. We ordered ours with Pulled Pork which was angelic. Can't wait to come back here and grab some gear as well, as their turtle logo really speaks to me.
This brewery is big league! Beautiful building in a beautiful area. Nice clean seating and friendly service. About 7-8 different hazy IPAs on tap but also a few ales sours and stouts. I tried their go-to Hop Load hazy and it was pretty damn good. I usually dig a good Galaxy hop as well and they happened to have the Spacey Hazy with galaxy hops. I really liked that one. It had a nice, spicey little kick. Great mix of people. You have young couples, old grandparents. Families with toddlers. Very inclusive and welcoming environment, I think anyone would feel welcome and comfortable here. Food selection is fairly limited, just burgers and salads but the grilled chicken sandwich was good. No complaints. If you are looking for a nicer brewery, not something in an old industrial building that also serves food. This is your place.
Really great beer and food, fun atmosphere and outdoor patio and they have extras seating room with gamers. What more could you ask for?!
4 months ago
We loved our experience at Start Line Brewing. We visited two weeks before the Boston Marathon to try their famous Marathon IPA and it was delicious! My husband who has a gluten intolerance had their seltzer on tap as well as the chicken wings and fries, which were excellent! I had the pulled pork nachos which were also so good. Service was fast and friendly - especially impressive considering that the brewery was packed! Although it was a little tricky finding an open table, the atmosphere was fun and lively, and we had a great night! read more
3 months ago
Food beer and service was excellent. Great atmosphere and big screen TVs. Highly recommend. read more
4 months ago
3 months ago
After reading other reviews of Start Line I felt compelled to add to the collection. Went around 5:30 on a Saturday night and it was fairly busy but not packed by any means (perhaps dry January slowing them down a bit?). Overall the building has a barn-like quality and is clean and spacious inside. It was a seat yourself and order everything at the corner of the bar kind of place. You just need to know your table number so the runner knows where to deliver your food. Apparently all the cooler drinks (nonalcoholic) are the same price so we just told them we needed 3 and grabbed what we needed for the kids. Beers were decent and their logo is probably one of the coolest in the industry. The food was about as good as it gets at a brewpub. I had the beef on weck. Flavor was spot on, beef was a little overcooked and dry but the au jus was tasty and helped moisten the sandwich up a notch. The giant pretzel with beer cheese was pretty epic and definitely one of the highlights. The fries were also really palatable. My daughter made short work of her caesar salad and felt it was actually one of the better ones she's had. I see comments about how the staff here aren't that friendly and I don't really understand them. I mean, they didn't kiss our asses but they were professional, attentive and in constant motion. Not really sure what some yelpers are looking for at these types of establishments but I found them to be on par with most brewpubs I visit. I don't spend much time in Hopkington, but wouldn't hesitate to stop back in here if I'm up that way again! read more
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Great brewery in a super location and food is terrific. Lots of beers on tap, large space for indoor or outdoor dining. The outdoor space is in the back of the brewery in the green house. Live music many weekends. Food is varied with great burgers, BBQ, onion rings. I see families, friends and couples all enjoying this great spot. Only negative is ordering. You have to go to the cash register to order beers and food. Food is delivered to your table but if you need another beer...up you go to the register. Moral of the story? Get your second beer before the food arrives as the line to order can be lengthy. Big open parking lot with more spaces out back. read more
2 years ago
I was soo happy to finally make it to Start Line Brewery. I came two days after doing the Boston Marathon so. It felt right to celebrate with a beer from here. I had their special Marathon beer which was tasty. The cans for this beer are also pretty cool. I went just as they were opening so luckily it was not crowded at all. But, as even just a few min passed by I saw quite a few people roll on through. This brewery is pretty big. It has different seating areas. There is a fully indoor space, an out door space that is covered and then a little area with a fire pit that is totally outside and then another like inclosed outdoor area. The staff here is for the most part nice. I did not interact with them really as I did not order food just one beer. They have a small area for their gift shop which has a nice selection of items though I do wish they had more hat variation selection. I would deff come back here to try the food and other beers of theirs. I recommend coming here either alone or with a group. This seemed to be, at least when I was there a great afterwork spot to come with groups of co-workers and friends. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
It's not a sit down and be waited on kind of place. Approach the cashier, place your order and provide the table number (displayed with large numbers on each table), I went there by myself on a Saturday night for dinner. Partly due to their description of their Fish n' Chips meal, I decided to give it. go. It was pretty good, but the size of the fish was disappointing. A few hours later and I'm hungry again! Great place for drinks, but I'm not sure about dinners/lunches. The size of the fish, however, isn't enough to dissuade me of giving the place another go. read more
This is my new favorite brewery. Recently renovated I believe Start Line has a large amount of space for activities, but be sure to get here early to grab a seat as I went on a Saturday night and we had to be on the prowl to snipe a table. They have a good selection of beers here, I had gotten the Dark Chocolate Stout and the Hazelnut Cold Brew Coffee Stout which were amazing (I preferred the coffee one). I topped off the night with the Honey Ritual Pale Ale which I also enjoyed. Really the highlight of my night though was their nachos because I am constantly on the hunt for a good pile of nachos - which appear simple to do, but are often done poorly. The nachos had toppings THROUGH AND THROUGH and even when we got to the bottom of the pile - there was no slacking in the toppings to chip ratio. Four of us finished the nachos, but the plate could feed five for sure, and six plus if you're going to get more food. We ordered ours with Pulled Pork which was angelic. Can't wait to come back here and grab some gear as well, as their turtle logo really speaks to me. read more
This brewery is big league! Beautiful building in a beautiful area. Nice clean seating and friendly service. About 7-8 different hazy IPAs on tap but also a few ales sours and stouts. I tried their go-to Hop Load hazy and it was pretty damn good. I usually dig a good Galaxy hop as well and they happened to have the Spacey Hazy with galaxy hops. I really liked that one. It had a nice, spicey little kick. Great mix of people. You have young couples, old grandparents. Families with toddlers. Very inclusive and welcoming environment, I think anyone would feel welcome and comfortable here. Food selection is fairly limited, just burgers and salads but the grilled chicken sandwich was good. No complaints. If you are looking for a nicer brewery, not something in an old industrial building that also serves food. This is your place. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
This was a really nice brewery with plenty of room for people to hang out. They had both indoor and outdoor seating and they had real fire pits to sit around as it was starting to get cooler. The food looked really good but unfortunately we were only there for a drink so I didn't get to try any of it. It was mostly bbq and I'm definitely going to get some next time I am here. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Been here a couple times now and I really like it. Tucked away in the residential section of Hopkinton near the high school, the brewery is situated on a spacious spot with lots of parking and a large indoor seating capacity. The beer selection is really diverse. I'm not a big IPA guy, and having a variety of lagers, brown ales, and darker beers is a real treat. $10 flights are a great way to try them out! And they have a nice selection of food and snacks. Today I had the tacos. I'll confess I feel like $14 for 2 tacos is a bit steep. They were good. Just seems high. Seating is spacious. The team is friendly. And they even sell locally made sodas too! read more
5 years ago
This is an awesome farm-style brewery adjacent to an artisan market which has killer food, from bar appetizers to deli sandwiches to pasta dishes. The beer is certainly the star of the show. The Hop Load IPA is amazing, and the Acrobat double IPA is one of the best I've had. It is so hoppy yet smooth, with subtle citrus notes. I was surprised by how good the beer was. This brew pub area is relatively small with seating for about 20. There is no wall separating the brewery from the market and you can and go as you please. It is a really awesome setup, and a very cozy atmosphere. There are no darts or any typical bar games. I believe they had board games. I highly recommend this place for a mellow night out for great beer and food. I absolutely love this place! read more
3 years ago
Okay, officially love this place. Every time I come here something is new. But what stays the same is the incredibly welcoming, upbeat, witty proprietress pouring drinks and/or taking orders. This time we ordered a couple of avocado tacos and Parmesan fries. We played a little corn hole out back while waiting for the meal. Large open, sun filled spaces with long tables encourage talking with others, if you so choose. Ordered an Irish Red Ale which went down easy. You can always order a flight from a nice selection of IPAs, stouts, and pale ales. The taco was excellent tasting with just the right amount of sauce. The fries plentiful, lots to share, and had an abundance of Parmesan cheese on them. They have a stage ready to go with musical entertainment hopefully starting next month. Looks like a great place to come back to hang with s group if friends! read more
7 years ago
We love Start Line Brewery! My husband has been a loyal fan since they opened, even having his 40th birthday there. We've been waiting anxiously for the expansion to open and it's great. Friday night and the place is packed. Food was yummy and quick out of the kitchen. Staff is so friendly. Ted, the owner, was talking to everyone and making sure they were enjoying themselves. Beer is always good. Kids liked playing games nearby. Great place. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Came here for the first time the other day. Atmosphere and beer are great. Was a little disappointed in the food though. Got the loaded fries and bbq sampler which we received on the outdoor patio. Not sure why the food came out in takeout containers which was served on the cold side. The cheese on the fries was cold and solidified. For the prices they charge for food I would expect a little better showing. BBQ tasted good, brisket was pretty fatty and pulled pork was dry. Overall not a bad experience but I'd suggest go for the beer and ambiance. read more
Outstanding staff! Attentive and friendly! We ordered dry rub wings with Buffalo sauce on the side and they were great too! We enjoyed both the hazelnut cold brew coffee stout as well as the Home stretch dark chocolate stout! Both were great especially the dark chocolate! The brewery itself is clean and very inviting following all COVID restrictions! Definitely worth a visit! Cheers! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Just an observation of the owner. Beer selection is not bad, it's the owner. Once during the pandemic, we called for our reservation, came to the brewery, gave our name, got seated and the owner practically accused us of just seating ourselves without reservation. We told him to check the reservation list. Another time we were seated outside and a family who had a couple of kids were enjoying themselves and we heard him tell them that "someone complained" about their kids. We doubted that and went to them later and said so. Not very family friendly atmosphere. And now we see his hostile signs. read more
6 years ago
5 years ago
Some of the BEST beer! Atmosphere is great - hop garden in the back that you can see from the outside tables and half in/half out tables. The staff were incredible - we had such a good time here and we can't thank them enough for that! Also, the food is really, really good which can sometimes be hard to find at breweries! (Then again, we're usually looking for good beer at breweries and must emphasize how good the beer is here too!) We made it here somewhat by accident and are just SO glad to have found it. Plenty of space, so go! read more
5 years ago
I've passed by this place many times before and have always wanted to go. We finally stopped in after a hike one day and I was not disappointed! Their outdoor patio was such a perfect environment to enjoy some of their delicious beers. We'll definitely be heading back soon. read more
5 years ago
Stopped by for lunch, folks ordered the BBQ smoked brisket, grilled chicken sandwiches, and bacon cheeseburger. My son declared it that to be some of the best barbecue he's ever tasted. The owner, JT, showed us his smoker and even gave us some blueberry cobbler to sample. All of us loved it. Will make sure to come back here again! read more
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