Restaurants & Bars
These Breweries Are Now Open In MetroWest, Worcester Areas
You're finally allowed to sit down and have a beer. Here are several local breweries you can visit today for a beer and food.
NATICK, MA — Enjoying a cold beer while sitting on an outdoor patio is one of the great pleasures of a sunny, late-spring day in New England. And as of right now, you're actually allowed to do it.
When phase 2 began on June 8, breweries across the state were allowed to reopen outdoor seating areas for patrons. Over the weekend, many local brewers threw open their doors for the first time in months (if we're missing one, email neal.mcnamara@patch.com with updates).
Here are local breweries between MetroWest and the Worcester area that are open right now for you to enjoy. If you go, remember to wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines.
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Lookout Farm, Natick
The farm opened a brand-new outdoor dining space on Friday with food, beer, and cider. You can reserve a table on the farm's website.
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Lost Shoe Brewing, Marlborough
This downtown beer and coffee spot has opened outdoor seating available by reservation.
Start Line Brewing Co., Hopkinton
The outdoor area is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Patrons must reserve spots in advance, and visitors can't stay longer than an hour and 45 minutes.
CraftRoots Brewing, Milford
Outdoor seating on a first come, first served basis. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Friday 3 to 9 p.m.; Saturday noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.
Bay State Brewery, Worcester
Full beer and food menus available for consumption on the brewery's patio. Hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Medusa Brewing Co., Hudson
Medusa's beer garden opened on Friday, and will be open Thursdays to Sundays for the rest of the summer.
Timberyard Brewing Co., East Brookfield
Check Timberyard's website for seat reservations for dining and drinking.
Stone Cow Brewing, Barre
The outdoor seating area is open for food and drinks. See the website for hours and other details.
River Styx Brewing, Fitchburg
The outdoor area opened on Friday. Hours are Fridays 5 to 10 p.m., Saturdays noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.
Wachusett Brewing Co., Westminster
The brewery's Brew Woods area is now open. See the brewery website for full details.
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