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Widowmaker Taproom & Kitchen

4.5 (24 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Holly W.

I've been here before... but it was Brato Brewery! They basically changed everything other than the tables. It has a totally diffeent vibe. Brato was themed a German beer hall. Widowmaker is of the dark world. Lots of dark colors inside. The pizza... looks like it would be a great bar pizza. Well done (how we like it), the good pepperoni's (the ones that cup up) but the undercarriage was floppy and not cooked to perfection. And we had 2 different pizzas and were with a group of 12 and their pizzas were the same. Also, it took a long time for the pizzas to cook and they were not packed to capacity, or even half capacity that day. As someone who doesn't have the taste buds for beer, I can share they had a really great Harvester Scythe beer that I liked. A sour that doesn't taste like beer! Just how I like them sours! I think I stole my husbands and claimed it as my own.

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Gloria L.

*DOG FRIENDLY* Dogs are allowed both inside and outside which you never really see. They have rotating food trucks, today they had Bone and Bread. The fries are absolutely delicious - I think they're beer bartered and the sauce (I think it's some sort of spicy mayo) really good The Korean corn dog and smash burger are okay, nothing special. We got the Oreo blueberry and it honestly does taste like Oreos, no blueberry taste though. And the Splatterhaus which is a fruity sour

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Pitufina H.

Food was delicious! We had mushroom saag, lamb kabobs, an incredible chicken sandwich, and the butter chicken. Great atmosphere, host Eric was awesome and attentive. Four girls out for dinner before a Roadrunner show. Ideal spot!

Bone & Bread Food Menu
Matthew L.

Widowmaker Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Braintree, Massachusetts in September 2017. It was founded by business partners Ryan Lavery, Colin Foley and Bud Lazaro. Lavery and Foley met while playing in a men's hockey league. Lavery worked in pharmaceutical sales while Foley worked in finance. They soon learned that they shared a passion for homebrewing. They practiced their hobby in Lavery's basement and brewed everything from pale ales to stouts and porters. The partners soon became burned out in their office jobs and decided to quit and open a brewery. They decided to call their new venture "Widowmaker" as a reference to their former jobs: work that takes someone away from the people that they love. Lazaro came on board as an additional partner. After opening, the brewery's popularity grew very quickly; they went from a 7 barrel brewhouse to a 15 barrel brewhouse. In 2021, they opened a summer beer garden at Kilroy Square Farmers Market in Quincy Center. Lazaro later left the company and sold his interests to new partner Kenny Semcken. The current head brewer is Brady Heefner. A secondary taproom and full-service kitchen opened in Brighton in October 2023. I recently visited the Widowmaker Taproom & Kitchen while I was cycling in Boston. I had previously visited their original Braintree location last year and was very impressed with their beer. I really liked the interior motif which was a little spooky. The brewery owners were in the middle of constructing a new outdoor patio area which has been completed since my visit. Although Widowmaker doesn't offer traditional taster flights, they do offer short pours. I ended up sampling "Doom Drips" (Pilsner; collaboration with Foam Brewers), "Tequila Leaf" (Fruited Sour), "Karnon Spirit" (Double New England IPA), and "Trouble On Mount Doom" (Double New England IPA). As in the past with Widowmaker, every single beer that I sampled was fantastic! I was really excited to try food from their in-house kitchen which is known as 'Bone & Bread'. I ordered the "Chickpea Burger" (falafel-style patty on grilled naan w/ arugula, cucumber, cilantro, red onion and spiced yogurt sauce) and "Crispy Potato Wedges w/ Sea Salt". The food was absolutely delicious! I'm so happy that I was able to visit Widowmaker's Brighton Taproom and I look forward to returning!

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S D.

Definitely the best of the breweries in boston. Their NEIPAs are much better than the other 2 big breweries in the city. Food was surprisingly excellent. Keep up the great work. Parking on the street to the side.

Whitney D.

Came here with two friends. Did not know what to expect but heard this place was good. Yes the beer was good and the space is chill but, it was very loud. And we all agreed on that. Their food menu is smallish and not your average beer taproom choices. It's interesting to see actually. I was looking for a pretzel but they only have pretzel buns for their sandwiches. Staff were nice.

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Charlie F.

Have always enjoyed their variety of beer since they opened in Braintree and since just over a month ago, Widowmaker has a new taproom in Brighton, occupying the space where the former Brato Brewhouse was, not too far from the new Allston Yards, near the New Balance and Warrior's Arena where the Bruins and Celtics practice. Coming in and you're greeted to more a gothic style type of decor and ambiance, adorned with animal skulls and candles and various artwork dominated with skulls. Seating areas are plentiful with the bar, booths, high tops, and lounge chairs. Would have liked the area to be larger but the building wasn't that big to begin with. You can opt for half or full pours, which is nice to give the option for anyone who just wants to try a beer out to see if they like or it not and potentially seek out a full pour. Got the triple-dry hopped Brainier Space DIPA and it was super smooth, juicy, and dangerously quaffable! Their flagship IPA, Blue Comet, is spot on and don't forget any of their lagers, such as the Kameosa Rice Lager, which has puffed rice, sake yeast, yuzu orange peel, sakura cherry blossoms, and ginger, and is something to try (half pour if not a full). Staff were very nice and friendly and nice to talk to. Parking is street, 2 hours max, unless you chance it somewhere nearby.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Mike K.

We had a private event at Widowmaker Taproom and Kitchen recently and I was very impressed with the open space, nice decor and very friendly staff. It is a great space for those companies looking to get the staff together for some drinks and apps! This review is going to be about the food because I am currently not drinking and a handful of employees were doing dry January. I will say they offered a Non Alcoholic Craft Brew that was Fantastic and I highly recommend if that is what your looking for. I literally can't say enough about the appetizers they put out. ALL of them were fantastic! The Beef Tenderloin on a skewer with a horseradish dipping sauce was my favorite as it was nice and tender and the sauce (if you want to put it on) had a nice fresh zing to it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and weren't rubber, but they way they were seasoned just kept me coming back for more and more. There was a nice avocado crema to go with them if you wanted. Both the Burger Sliders and Fried Chicken Sliders were a little more substantive if you needed a base while trying their extensive menu of brews. They also had a Mushroom and Veggie Ravioli with a soy ginger sauce, a brucetta with a bacon jam and Caprese on a skewer as well. All great! I looked at their normal menu and I will be going back because they have some Ramen bowls I must try. Check this place out.

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I love Widowmaker! Bryan is the best and the beers are delicious! Perfectly unpretentious and cozy. A rare gem!

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There was a very Limited selection of beer. Great to bring your dog to and food is descent.

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Had been wanting to go for a while. Landed there inn a cold winter day. Great beers, wonderful vibe and good food. Can't wait to go back.

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Trillium Brewing - Fort Point - Pepperoni Pizza

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3.9(702 reviews)
5.1 mi•Waterfront, South Boston
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Great lively spot with excellent variety!…read more Trillium is such a fun spot to meet up with people. The atmosphere is definitely loud, but it has a great, lively energy that makes for a fun night out. One of the best parts about this brewery is that they distill their own spirits, so you have plenty of great options even if you aren't in the mood for beer. They don't offer traditional flights, but you can ask for two half-pours (about 5 oz each) to try a couple of different things. Here is what we tried: Out of This World: This mixed drink tasted like an upscale mai tai. It was beautifully cloudy and made with real passion fruit puree. Delicious! Coffee Pot & Kettle Stout: Absolute creamy goodness. This was my personal favorite, though I usually lean toward stouts anyway. Fort Point IPA (with Citra): My husband is the big IPA lover, and I usually attempt a taste with a lot of apprehension since I don't care for super hoppy beers. However, this one was surprisingly good! It felt more like a fruity, juicy hazy IPA. The listed pine notes were very subtle and gave it a really nice, balanced finish.

Great beer selection, solid food options and an excellent staff…read more Interior space was quite crowded with minimal to no space at the tables and bar...even on a Monday early evening. I would expect the outdoor space would come in handy once the weather warms up. Conveniently located right off of Seaport Blvd. surrounded by some other good food and dessert options. Lots of parks in the area, including Fan Pier Park, which offers some spectaculay views of the Boston Skyline...particularly after dark. Metered Street Parking was actually manageable, especially in the later post 6-pm midweek hours in the Fort Hill Square Area. Meters are in effect through 8pm with a 2-hour maximum, so if you arrive after 6pm and feed the meter until 8pm, you are all set for the night! The South Station (Red) T Station is also nearby. Both options are a short walk to Fan Pier Park. There are also lots of garages available in the immediate area as well.

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Trillium Brewing - Fort Point - $1 Oysters (2-4p Daily)

$1 Oysters (2-4p Daily)

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Front back...who knows lol.

Mighty Squirrel Brewing

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4.1(63 reviews)
2.5 mi•Kenmore, Fenway

Stopped in for a drink after the game. Very nice, clean, open atmosphere. They have small pours and…read morelarger pours. I tried the pink lemonade sour...it was very good. The menu looks good, especially before or after the game at Fenway. It's only a 2 minute walk.

First time here and great experience!! Came here for the "Don't Tell Comedy" show which they only…read morereveal the location on the day of! Although I had guessed it might be this place! Anyway we were excited having never been before! The space is not only huge, but also there's a whole another floor upstairs with the event room called the "Squirrel Den" - where they had the comedy show!! Downstairs they have plenty of seating plus the bar and even live music. You can also see the barrels of the whole brewery which adds to the ambience with the metallic shine. The comedy show was fun - a series of standup comics - fun night! The stage wall is essentially a mural of a bunch of beer cans art so it really compliments the space. There is a bar at the back too and restrooms within the room itself so very convenient. Downstairs there's also a shuffle board where we spent some time playing afterwards. Restrooms downstairs too plus a water filling station which I was very pleasantly surprised to see. The hubs ordered the blood orange cloud candy beer - he thought it was nice a metallic IPA, buzzy. Our friend had several drinks - not sure all the names but one of them was the Oktoberfest. Service was good, one of the comedians actually checked us into the room. And he even graciously took our photo for plus. He was hilarious! Overall a good time and we'll be back for sure!

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Mighty Squirrel Brewing - "Love Save us" New England ipa.

"Love Save us" New England ipa.

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7 oz pour of Heart and Heart winter ale / Feb 2025

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4.5(1.6k reviews)
3.7 mi•Jamaica Plain
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So I will start by saying. I hate beer. Always have always will. Tried brewing my own to find…read moresomething I liked and no can do. That said, the tour is great. I love the science of brewing beer , so it was great. It's only 45-60 minutes. It's considered their test kitchen brewery now, but was the first Sam Adam's brewery. You can taste the grains and smell the hops. They will taste what ever the current brew is. And they talk very well about the science of beer. In the tasting room, you will get a quick lesson on how to properly taste feel smell beer and how the taste may differ based on how you drink it. Well worth the cost and a great time

My husband and I have gone through to the Sam Adams Brewery Tour half a dozen times. We'd do every…read moretime he visited me in Boston. And this time, we took our kids. They let kids walk through the tour -- which is great as our kids are not tiny misbehaving toddlers but near pre-teens who appreciate a knowledgeable tour guide. 10-year old even asked a good question. Learned a lot of interesting stuff about hops, grain, yeast, brew, artificial flavorings, Sam Adams history while walking their facilities and drinking beer. Tour guide has a sense of humor. The tour ends with more tastes in a tasting room. What is there not to like! Easy walk to public transit. No driving necessary.

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Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Tour Beer Samples.

Tour Beer Samples.

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Wicked Easy and Coffee Pale Ale.

Wicked Easy and Coffee Pale Ale.

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Sam Adams Jamaicaway IPA. Drinks 10/26/2024

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Sam Adams Jamaicaway IPA. Drinks 10/26/2024

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Patatas Bravas

Mighty Squirrel Brewing

4.1(171 reviews)
3.5 mi
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Fun place to grab a brew. Beer is reasonably priced and the food options seem diverse. There is…read moreeven a coffee/breakfast bar which I was unaware of. There is a large outdoor patio for nicer weather and service was attentive. I do wish they served flights but instead they have 7oz pours. Would go back!

Mighty Squirrel is an easy 4 stars in my book. I've been to this location a few times now, and…read moreevery visit has been a good one. Even tucked away at the end of a strip mall, it checks all the boxes: great beer, good food, plenty of space, and a fun atmosphere. The food comes from a little food truck outside the building rather than a traditional kitchen, but don't let that fool you, everything I've had has been delicious. My boyfriend is a loyal fan of the Cloud Candy IPA (he'll order it anywhere he sees it on tap), while I can never resist the Daiquiri Hard Smoothie (I forget what it's called, but it's so tasty lol). It's dangerously good... like, "I should probably pace myself, but that's a tomorrow problem" good. The brewery itself has a lot going on. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, a coffee shop tucked in the back, a private event room, and even a rock-climbing gym connected to the building, which makes for a pretty unique setup. If you're lucky, you'll even catch the canning line running while you're there, which is fun to watch and reminds you you're drinking the good stuff straight from the source. Whether you're meeting friends for a beer, hanging out for the afternoon, or introducing someone to craft beer, Mighty Squirrel is a solid choice. I'll definitely keep coming back!

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

Pina colada (gluten free- dairy free) beer

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - The vibe is perfect for a brewery!

The vibe is perfect for a brewery!

Mighty Squirrel Brewing - Exterior with Mexican food truck

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Exterior with Mexican food truck

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