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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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    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!

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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.

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    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!

    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.

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    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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    Lots of great IPAs and some dark and sours.

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    Trillium Brewing - Fort Point

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    Waterfront, South Boston

    We love stopping by Trillium for a beer and some munchies. We usually have our dog with us and he's…read moreallowed too--on the patio of course. The patio is first come, first serve. It's easier if you go inside and order your drinks at the bar vs. waiting for someone to wait on you outside. We love their beer! The food is decent too. This past weekend, we ordered the chicken wings and the carrots. Both were tasty but not my favorite. Next time I will try something else. We also stop by often to pick up beers from the counter in the back. Service is always fast and friendly. They always offer me a box to carry it home. If you're interested in eating inside, better make a rez cause this place can get very busy!

    Came for the check-ins and food…read more This is located in a convenient location by the water, and seems trendy and busy with tables full both upstairs and downstairs (they also have a patio). We walked in and there was no hostess. The bartenders stood around and did not greet us. We had to go ask for service so that we can be seated (why?) and then once we were seated, it took a while for a server to take our order. Once we got our order, we never got our waters refilled and only were checked on to see if we'd want more alcohol. The menu was alright, though a bit basic. Food tasted fine. Presentation was basic and the little cup of fries seems stingy and unnecessary when there's already a tray. The alcohol was fine. I was pleased they had cocktails in a can (they have a distillery with a wide variety of spirits). No ciders though. The beer selection was good although the menu on the wall was not updated. It would've been good if we could just order from the wall but apparently the drafts and to-go menus are not updated. Overall very subpar service and unwelcoming pretentious vibes. Would not return.

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

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    I will start by saying I was a bit nervous to go here since breweries and Celiac are not exactly…read morecompatible. However, I was happy to find that there was a cafe in the back corner that opens in the mornings. So on the way to work, I tried out their cute cafe and got a pumpkin-spiced latte with almond milk. Overall, the coffee was decent and wasn't bitter or burnt (which was impressive since when I visited, the cafe was very new with little experience). This definitely earns them points in my book. I will say that they lose points (in my books) just based on my personal preferences. First off, being a brewery, expect there to be a STRONG smell of beer. Even though I wasn't in there for long, I could still find myself getting a headache and not enjoying the strong smell. I'll also say that the service I received the morning I went wasn't the best, and the man who made my drink definitely did not want to be there. As I've mentioned in other reviews I've done, I rate places HEAVILY based on service and kindness. Overall, the coffee was decent, but there are better places to go on Waltham that I would rather go to instead.

    I always say yesss to beer Nothing like that first sip of…read morecold beer after a lovely hike through a nearby trail. Mighty Squirrel is a great brewery & a local gem. Great space, both indoor & outdoor. Plan on a food truck of some kind being there. Also, great service paired with a wonderful selection of beer. So come, stay a while, grab a couple beers & don't be like me and get absolutely smoked at a game of Jenga.

    Widowmaker Taproom & Kitchen - breweries - Updated May 2026

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