Spacious bar with a few different seating areas- there are high tops in the bar area and a large indoor space with several long communal farmhouse / picnic tables and benches. There is a space that can be closed off for private events, and an outdoor area they call "the Forest" where you can enjoy a meal and some ale on wooden picnic tables. Cool space, great for large groups. Server was friendly. read more

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Such a wonderful vibe when entering. The bar is filled with crafted fresh, cold, tap beers. I got the mango kolsch beer, which was fantastic! It was smooth, buttery, n packed full of mango flavor! The bartenders offer tastings and are well knowledged. The staff are friendly and service is quick. You order the food when you want. The food was well seasoned, cooked well, and fresh. Definitely will keep coming back... read more

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Worst restaurant I've ever been to. Overpriced everything no waiting staff and we waited an hour for burgers and pizza, then menu is laughable. Only come here if you want to waste time and money. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Exterior - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

We were looking for a casual dining option and found this gem. The restaurant and bar are laid out well with plenty of room for large parties. We stated with the bar and all the beer is brewed on site. Great selection and very tasty brews. On to the food..... we started with the best house brined and smoked wing I've ever had. The sauce was tasty with a bit of heat. I had the Airstream Burger and my wife had the Mediterranean Flatbread. Both options were done well and served quickly. Great spot for families. read more

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2nd time in two weeks. This time tried the pizza, siracha maple wings and a raspberry margarita. The pizza... shaped like bar pizza. Good sauce to cheese ratio. They use the good pepperoni's here! But... it's still a flatbread without the crispy bar pizza edge. It was good. The wings... so much better than their pepper lemon buffalo rub! The siracha maple wings were not too much maple or too much siracha. It was a nice balance for a nice flavor (oh and they are smoked wings.) The margarita... wasn't as good as the strawberry lemonade seltzer which was not in stock yesterday. True score: 3.5 read more

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What a great place! The employees are all so nice. The drinks are good. Plenty of beer options. I'm gluten-free, and am happy they have 3 really good non-beer options for me. They also have some non-alcoholic drinks. The food was fantastic! My burger was cooked perfectly, and was the best burger I've had in many years (plus a bonus - they have GF buns). The sweet potatoes fries are the best I've ever had. The pizzas ("flatbreads") looked good, and were large. There is plenty of space inside to have a conversation with friends, and not feel crowded with others. read more

Great spot. Huge tent attached to bar, large outdoor area, live music, good food and the beer you've drank your whole life. About a 10 min drive from Wachusett Mountain. Bar service is first come, first serve. For food there are QR codes on the table. Clean bathrooms and lots of parking. Solid stop! read more

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This place is definitely solid. Very casual in the sense of you go and order your own food from a QR code. The food is then brought out to you by a staff member and this is where they lose points because the process of getting food is extremely slow. In addition, if your table wants to pay separate they have to order on their own QR code which results in food coming out at all different times. The food itself was fine, and the beer is definitely a positive, but it's certainly not my favorite place to go. read more

What's going on here? One would think a new owner would spend some money to spruce the place up; immediately upon turning into the parking lot we have to dodge crater sized potholes; an old dilapidated cloth sign hangs on the facade; a big white box truck collecting moss and mildew hasn't moved in years. Indoors is dull and lifeless on a late Friday afternoon; it's the beginning of May and the outdoor beer garden isn't open. Gift shop seems like its lacking stock. Smoked chicken wings almost inedible, burnt on the outside and extremely dry on the inside, absolutely no taste. Brisket chili was just OK. Hey, I can buy a 6-pack at the supermarket and have a better experience on my back patio. read more

5-star atmosphere, 5-star bar food, and 4-star beer to round out this awesome hangout spot in Westminster! I've heard great things about Wachusett brewery and have been sending friends here for ages, so it was about time I made the hour-long drive from Boston to check it out for myself. The brew yard here is massive with tons of picnic tables and beautiful trees scattered throughout. On a Saturday in late May it was busy, but still easy to find a table. There was great live music and tons of families with kids and dogs, you really couldn't ask for a better vibe. We brought our pup along and kids were stopping by constantly to pet her, so if your dog is reactive at all, just keep in mind that there's a lot going on here. There's lots of additional seating, bathrooms, games, a merch shop, and a really cool airstream bar indoors as well. I tried both the Wally Juice (which I loved, but the blood orange flavor was a little much for my husband's taste), and the Blueberry Ale (a summer favorite of mine - you're probably not a beer drinker in Mass if you haven't tried this one already). Overall, their draft list is pretty heavy on the fruit flavors and hard seltzers, which isn't our usual taste, but it plays well with the outdoor summer-time vibes. We decided to split the wings and nachos with pulled pork for lunch and were blown away by both. The Buffalo Lemon Pepper dry rub on the wings is an absolute must-try. Portion sizes are generous and we couldn't finish two apps between the two of us. My only complaint is that I wished I lived closer so I could visit more often! Will be back whenever I'm in the area :) read more

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Good stop in for large groups and kid friendly. We have gone a couple times recently as we were close by at game on. The service is great, the beer is good, and the different foods we have tried have all been good. Try the wings, good smoke on them. The pizza is also really good. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Sriracha maple wings - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

I had buttermilk chicken sandwich with coleslaw and a couple Keepers... The service and the food was OUTSTANDING! I sat at the Airstream bar and the whole place seems to have a really good vibe! read more

Great ambiance, good staff. I love the vibe of the airstream! It was a bit too crowded during my first visit (winter) and we couldn't find seating. Recently visited again, and got an outdoor table that was nicely located and not noisy. Enjoyed flights of beer to try some options (fairly priced!) and also ended up ordering some appetizers to the table. The food service took longer than expected for a simple menu item, but we weren't in a rush (just got another round). The shop on the way out is awesome, however I do wish that the menu on tap and I purchase were a little more paralleled. The only two I wanted to take home (1) was in growler form only (more $$ than I wanted to spend and will take multiple trips to pay off as worth it) and (2) wasn't available for sale. Overall, a good experience and I will definitely be back. Based on the vibes from winter last year to my current visit, late summer and fall feel like the best time to visit crowd wise. I'll keep an eye out for more of the beers I like being offered for sale! read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

Genuinely some of the best food I've had in my life. It's always been really crowded when I've gone but that's just a t'estiment to how good it is. The beer is solid too, but the food is just incredible. I usually get the Mac and cheese and the sweet potato fries but the nachos are amazing and my friends say the chicken is some of the best they have ever had read more

It's a pub menu. Don't come for an upscale menu. Chicken wings are awesome. Flatbreads & nacho platter are a must try. Sorry no pics - ate them too fast. lol The "Brew-yard" always has 10-12 beers on tap, all made here. Seasonal selections, winter, pumpkin etc all yummy. They also offer "beyond beer" seltzers in cans and on draft. My better half always gets a Moscow Mule Seltzer! Check out the Facebook page as there's another location down in Worcester. Great staff, great beer, food & entertainment schedule. A must visit place out in Westminster, Ma. read more

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The brewery was a lot of fun. They had live music cornhole, and picnic tables that you could scan a QR code to order food. There is also an inside restaurant that had air conditioning when it got too hot. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Blueberry, raspberry sour on the right - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

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They had live music outside (Saturday afternoon) and there is plenty of seating here. Not too many beers to choose from but the blueberry beer is great. Very big food menu with BBQ on the weekends. You order food and drinks at the outdoor bar, or can sit inside. read more

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Wonderful vibe, beer, service and food. Perched on the bar stools of the reinvented Airstream camper inside the brewery, we enjoyed fresh beers and a drink menu extended to include sangria, margaritas and more. The kitchen serves equally fresh food including smoked/bbq meats Fri-Sun. The servers are delightful at the bar and very friendly. We enjoyed a variety of beers on tap including their signature Country and Blueberry ales as well as a tasty jazzy IPA and the white sangria. The BBQ plate is a great deal. You smell the smoker inside and out. The ribs were meaty and juicy. The Jamaican smoked half chicken was juicy and well balanced with spice. The fire pit beans were amazing. Local sweet corn seemed cooked to order. Tasty cornbread topped it off. My wife had a Caesar salad. I got the better deal. We then went outside to listen to a talented solo guitarist and singer. Really nice experience. read more

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Met some friends for beer BBQ and music. Ordered 2 beers, blueberry and blood orange, margarita style tap drink, opened a tab and sat nearby at a shaded picnic table. Service was knowledgeable and friendly, tell them your table number and they deliver your food. Drinks and music were great- time to order BBQ- it was delicious!! Best BBQ in Mass we've had since smokestack closed in Worcester. Friends had the pulled pork sandwich- loved it and we shared the 3 meat 3 side platter and added an appetizer of smoked wings. Portions were large and was plenty for even leftovers. read more

Not the same vibe anymore...they sold out...and not a drop is brewed there anymore. They were the leading edge and had a great run...If this is your first time there you really have no idea what you missed...Long live Ned and crew read more

Great spot to hang with friends, have a beer and listen to some great music! Friendly staff and plenty of places to sit. For a brewery they have an impressive food menu with something for everyone. Appreciate that they offer ciders and seltzers! read more

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As long time fans of Wachusett Blueberry, we have always wanted to stop by. This fall, we finally did! We had a great time and enjoyed trying some of the different flavors that they offer in the tap room. They have plenty of space, outdoor games and tables, and lots of delicious snacks to choose from too! Don't sleep on their homemade potato chips - OMG YUM. This is a great spot to stop if you are in the area for a hike or skiing. Make sure to grab some cans to go because you will be craving it when you get home - trust me! read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Strawberry on the left, blueberry on the right! - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

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I can imagine that it can get pretty busy here judging by some of these reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of food and beer options as well as the outdoor seating and live music. My wife dog and I hiked Mt. Wachusett and got there when they opened. We snagged a bench far away from everyone to enjoy some privacy before it got too busy. Both the burger and pulled pork sandwich were great and my wife got to get her first pumpkin beer of the Fall. The live music started right as we were leaving, and it was really easy to cash out and clean up. Can't wait to return after our next hike! read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Pumpkin Beer - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

The best selection of beers of all the breweries we've visited (this was #9). We arrived early afternoon and it was still fairly quiet. There was a parking attendant instructing everyone where to park and when we went inside we were greeted and they entered our credit card into the system. We were also given an order card that was to order any food from on our phone (unfortunately, I had crappy cell service there and couldn't open the menu to even look. We did see some nice pizzas being ordered though. We went up to the inside trailer and my partner was happy there was quite a few selections that weren't IPA's and I was happy to have hard seltzer's to order. We ordered our first round and drank them inside. For our second round (we settled up our check at this time) we took our drinks out on the patio and sat near the fire pit (it was a little chilly out). We loved this place and would definitely come back again...if it was closer we'd come frequently! read more

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This was a really fun place and great for a Sunday afternoon. The beer flights were $10 and I really enjoyed their pumpkin beer. The classic wachusett blueberry was also very good and is one of my favorites. The food was also pretty good, I had gotten chicken wings and my friends had a sandwich. It was just very cold inside because they have a tent and a lot of outdoor seating, which is great for the summer, but not so much for the transition into fall in New England. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Beer flight, a wheat beer, the pumpkin beer, the blood orange and the strawberry ale. - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

Do not order gift cards from the website. After several days of mystery concerning one I ordered through the website (after which the screen said my payment had been processed, but it never came and I never got a confirmation email), I've called and filled out the "contact us" forms several times. I just got the answer that they don't DO them anymore. They seem to have digital ones, and yet that's not an option on the website and they don't sell them in the retail store, so I can't imagine how people purchase them. They said will look into updating their website, but as of right now you will only cause yourself stress by purchasing one. The food, beer and other beverages at the Westminster location (and presumably the others) are great and it's our favorite brewery by far. However, I ended up ordering a gift card from another brewery which I don't particularly like as the birthday gift, since this one never came. The other brewery sent a confirmation email instantly and the recipient received it at exactly when it said he would. So, it pays to not have an antiquated website...! read more

Great beer and delicious food. Both outdoor and indoor areas have awesome vibes. Big enough for large parties. A couple different bars so not really a lever too long of a wait. read more

You think you're going for beer but if you don't get the BBQ with some sweet corn, you're missing out. The sweet corn was unbelievable, and certainly deserves to be the first side dish chosen. It complements the meat well and the taste pays homage to southern food. As for the meat, it was smoked to perfection leaving it juicy and delicious, no need for a knife. We enjoyed the pulled pork, brisket, and pork belly burnt ends. Complement your meal with your choice of brew. I recommend the Mango Sour IPA. Well balanced, it offers the fullness of an IPA with just enough of a fruity sourness to be tasty without making your mouth contort. Add the backdrop of live music and you have yourself a great, and affordable, night out. P.S. the bar staff is wonderful and very attentive. read more

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Food was amazing - great for kids as well (aka amazing chicken tenders)! Beers & Pizza were great! read more

I want to love this place, but I can't. We have been twice. The good things are there are plenty of seating options for inside and out. The outdoor area is fun with its own bar and several picnic tables. They have a nice selection of beer and the bartenders are always friendly. I personally love how they had a variety of fruit beers, which are my favorite. Everything is self serve, walk up bar, QR Code for menu and order and pay on your phone. There is little to no staff walking around checking on people. The food is average nothing exciting. Our last visit we ordered wings, which were flavorful, but a little dry. A pretzel which was average and a salad which was fresh, but nothing excited. We had to wait almost an hour for our food. I'm not sure if it was on them or me messing up our order by doing it through my phone. If you are going with friends to hang out and enjoy a beer it's a good spot, but I would not return for their food. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Wings, Summer Salad and Pretzel. - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

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Stopped there for the 1st time , had my usual blueberry beer, so good . Loved the atmosphere, ordered a couple of things off the menu , everything came out great . read more

The burger was delicious and the bread was fluffy and fresh. The beer was fantastic and the beer flight made my wife happy. It's a win! read more

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What a find! We would have never found it if we had not been hungry (jet lagged , going on 16 hours no food!) and it was mentioned on the "Food Next Exit" sign along the road. So glad they paid for that advertisement! A short back road drive and we arrived. I grew up in the 413 and 617. So, I chatted up the bartender inside. He was delightful and found my history of the Pioneer Valley charming. A rarity for us cold New Englanders. :) Hard to believe it started here in 1994 when we were still going to the packie thinking Sam Adams was decent. They encourage you to sit outside and all food stations are out there. You can also order merch and beer outside, but they have a larger beer selection inside. The lines were not long and they give you a puck so they can ping you when your food is ready. We had the big pretzel and a pastrami sandwich. We sat at a picnic table. They were soooo good! I had the brown ale and DH had the milk stout. Both were delicious. Truly, what a find! There are outdoor games, no cost. There is live music from time to time. It's crowded with families - yeah, let's not get me started b/c I have a wicked sailor mouth when I drink. There is plenty of parking and a parking attendant to help ease the flow when it gets crowded. Call ahead or check website for current hours. Mark this on your next weekend outing bucket list. You can tip the servers as a thank you to me for encouraging your visit. You will not regret it! read more

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Given the size of the building, both indoor and outdoor space, and the ample parking (I think they have a spillover lot?), this is clearly a spot to bring a group of any size for food and drink. The relatively large bar inside handles a line fairly quickly. From a beer perspective as a dark beer lover, I was disappointed in their limited selection here. They had something called a coconut blonde stout - three words which I do not believe go well together - but I was quite happy with their porter. Fans of sours, IPAs, wheat beers, etc., will be very happy here. Flights are very reasonably priced. And during peak foliage season, you get a nice view outside. read more

This brewery was the best ending to our 3 hour hike at a nearby mountain. We came in hungry and this place satisfied all of our cravings plus drinking needs. The sizes are great for sharing and came out fast. It was still a warmer fall evening so it was nice to sit outdoor by there warm fire pit. Additionally there is a lot of indoor seating plus a tent coverage. It was sweet to be outdoors as there were other dogs there to keep us company. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

My first trip to The Brew Yard was for the Worcester's Bravest Release party. And while I didn't care for the actual beer they released (not a wheat beer fan), I was impressed by the collaboration with Wormtown to raise money for such a good cause. I'm an IPA fan there are many great ones to choose from. I did not eat here, so cannot comment on the food. Now, for the brewery itself... it was so much bigger than I expected, and it was packed. Lots of places to sit, stand, or play... and I can imagine how enjoyable the outside space is when the weather gets warmer. Who doesn't enjoy beer by the firepit? Wachusett Brewing company is a little out of the way for me, but well worth a return trip. I'll be back! read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

Mid-summer afternoon stop on a clearing skies weekend was just the ticket to enjoy a few cold ones. Kicked back in the picnic area and chilled out to the excellent tunes of Maddi Ryan Band. The "Woo-ster" was a great thirst quenching IPA at 7% - not bitter and tasted great in the summer warmth. The "Wally" follow-up was equally good - orangey/grapefruit flavors packaged nicely in another pleasant 7% IPA chased the humidity away. There's a small food menu with bar type apps as well as pizza. Decent snacking material if you don't want to bring your own cooler of food. You won't be disappointed in a summer afternoon spent here amongst the trees and picnic tables. read more

Wachusett Brewing Co. - Picnic area - Breweries Near Me - Westminster, Massachusetts

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Long drive from close in to Boston, first time there. This might be a 3.5 star review if I could do it. Parking was full up but there are several different spaces including a large outdoor area with lots of happy people and dogs. Tried a flight of 4 beers, and I'd say all were fine but fairly average and like too many beer brands they have WAY too many IPAs. They have an outdoor bar but you have to all the way inside to get a flight. Ordering system interesting but had issues; started a tab indoors and give my CC and was told I could use that tab outdoors but I had to re-enter all of my info. Also kitchen was out of a lot of bbq items and it still let me order one of those. I'd say the food was way too expensive and quality again just ok - $9 for one cob of Mexican street corn is ridiculous. Do better on the food quality and prices and brew some better options and this would probably get a better rating from me. read more

Great food and great beer. Their Blueberry Ale while very popular still lives up to the hype for me. We went on a beautiful Saturday afternoon after hiking Wachusett mountain and it was pretty crowded. Their outside dining area had a bunch of picnic tables, TVs, and a live performance. While there were many people hanging out at the tables, the line to get seated for the outside area went fairly quickly from what I saw. We were pretty hungry so decided to forgo the line and got seated in the patio area directly outside of the inside dining area. This will all make much more sense when you go. Food was way better than expected. Chips and salsa are nothing special, but my burger was juicy and delicious. Fries were also crunchy and seemed freshly made. You can't go wrong with this option. The ordering process was pretty cool. You can scan for the menu on QR code's they hand out to you. Once you decide what you want on the menu you can text your order in. The system they have in place seemed pretty effective. We got everything we wanted with no hiccups. My only problem with this entire thing was that our order of food took over an hour to get to the table. They do give you a time estimate when you order so you know what to expect, but still seemed a little long to me. Despite that, the food was still amazing! A must have if you're in the area. read more

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I meet friends here at least once a montj, Always a good time. Great atmosphere and great menu.