Boston's Faces Nightclub Reborn As Malden Brewery, Restaurant

MALDEN, MA — Nearly 30 years after Faces Nightclub closed in Boston, the next generation of Martignettis has brought it back as a brewery and restaurant in Malden. Dan, Joe and Anthony Martignetti, who previously ran craft beer bar and bowling alley Lanes & Games in Cambridge, added siblings Bob and Julie to the mix, making Faces Brewing Co. a true family affair.

The family spent two years restoring the former First National Bank building in Malden Center, debuting Faces as a beer garden last month. The brewery recently held a grand opening ceremony for the space, which includes many elements of the former bank in its design.

Ezra Gold, formerly of Alden & Harlow and Waypoint, has been named head chef, crafting a menu of American pub food that pairs with the in-house brews. Home brewer and yeast geneticist Eddie Ducharme, a childhood friend of the Martignettis, and Danielle Coons, formerly of Geary's and Lone Pine in Portland, ME, will oversee the brewing.

In addition to the restaurant and taproom, Faces offers a beer garden at the rear of the building. The beer garden offers an array of cocktails and wine, in addition to a rotating list of Faces beers on draft. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Faces is currently open from 4-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 4-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday; noon-11 p.m. on Saturday; and Noon-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Faces Brewing Co. is located at 50 Pleasant St. For more information, visit www.facesbrewing.com.