With great weather and outdoor dining season in full swing, Boston is excited to welcome you back to the beer and wine garden scene. Check out our list of the best beer, wine and even cocktail gardens in Boston and beyond.
Distraction + Democracy Beer Garden, Downtown
1 City Hall Plaza, Boston
Open Mon-Wed: 3-8 PM, Thur-Fri: 3-9 PM, Saturday: 12-9 PM, Sunday: 12-8 PM
Downtown's Distraction Brewing Company and Roslindale's Democracy Brewing Company have joined forces to offer the public a fantastic beer garden located in Downtown Boston's historic City Hall Plaza. The D+D Beer Garden offers fresh air, local brews, and stunning city views making it the perfect pitstop, or distraction, after exploring Quincy Marketplace or walking the Freedom Trail. They also offer live music and entertainment, art classes, showcases, and more throughout the season.
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Harpoon Pickleball Social Club, South Boston
306 Northern Avenue, Boston
Open Mon-Thur: 4-10 PM, Friday: 4-9 PM, Saturday: 11 AM - 10 PM, Sunday: 11 AM - 8 PM
You don’t have to be a pickleball player to enjoy the spacious Harpoon Beer Garden adjacent to four pickleball courts, located right at our employee-owned brewery in the Seaport. We’ve got fresh, cold draft beer, a selection of tasty snacks, and plenty of room for everyone to have a good time. Come on over to Dink and Drink!
Harpoon Beer Garden and Emerson UnCommon Stage, Downtown
Boston Common, corner of Tremont and Boylston Street, Boston
Open daily from 12-9 PM
Boston’s employee-owned Harpoon Brewery has partnered with Emerson College to bring freshly brewed craft beer and free, live entertainment to the Boston Common. Located on the corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, this historic location features not only beer and music, but also elevated Mexican street food from El Jefe's Taqueria and a wide selection of beverages including wine, margaritas, cider, and hard seltzer.
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Samuel Adams Boston Taproom Rooftop
60 State Street, Boston
Open Sun-Thur: 11:30 AM - 9 PM, Fri-Sat: 11 AM - 10 PM
Located in the heart of Downtown Boston, and steps away from the iconic Samuel Adams Statue, the Samuel Adams Taproom offers 20 draft lines, including almost a dozen exclusive brews, making it the perfect place to enjoy a cold one with friends, family or coworkers. Stop by after shopping at Faneuil Hall or walking the Freedom Trail.
Anchor Navy Yard, Charlestown
1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown
Open Mon-Fri: 3-9 PM, Sat-Sun: 11 AM - 9 PM
Located in Boston’s iconic and historic Charlestown neighborhood, the Anchor Navy Yard is Boston’s only multi-story public gathering space. Complete with a curated collection of local and international beer as well as a large selection of wines, sangria and even bubbly – there is something for everyone.
Not interested in beer and wine? Don’t worry, there is espresso, coffee, tea and even freshly squeezed lemonade available. The Anchor welcomes patrons of all ages, and even furry friends in their dog friendly spaces, and features over 300 programs and events such as trivia nights, salsa dancing, wellness events, paint parties, and more!
Lord Hobo, Seaport
2 Drydock Avenue, Boston
Open Mon-Tue: 4-10 PM, Wed & Sun: 12-10 PM, Thur-Sat: 12 PM -12 AM
With 52 outdoor tables, and seating for over 380 people, this brewery and restaurant's new outdoor space is the place to be this season. Choose from over a dozen rotating Lord Hobo beer options as well as taps from other local breweries. Not really a ‘beer person’? There are also craft cocktail options, such as the ‘Boss Man’ (their play on a classic Negroni).
Trillium Beer Garden, Rose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic Avenue & High Street, Boston
Open Tue-Thur: 3-10 PM, Fri & Sat: 12-10 PM, Sunday: 12-6 PM
Boston's first ever pop-up beer garden is now open for the 2025 season at the Rose Kennedy Greenway. This Trillium Brewery pop-up is family and dog friendly and features both their beloved draft beer and hard seltzers. Bring your own food or enjoy their seasonal rotation of local food trucks!
Trillium Fenway Beer Garden at Time Out Market, Fenway
401 Park Drive, Boston
Open Mon-Sat: 12-10 PM, Sunday: 12-8 PM
This modern outdoor patio and indoor seating area is the perfect place to connect with coworkers or visit with family and friends on the weekend. With a great neighbor relationship with Time Out Market, patrons also have a variety of food options during their visit. Only steps from Fenway Park, check them out before or after cheering on the Boston Red Sox!
Trillium, Fort Point
50 Thomson Place, Boston
Open Mon-Fri: 12-11 PM, Saturday: 11 AM - 11 PM, Sunday: 11 AM - 10 PM
Trillium's three-story building features a taproom and full-service restaurant in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood. Grab some friends and soak up some sunshine on their spacious patio or take in stunning city views from the recently reopened seasonal roof deck.
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Cisco Brewery, Seaport
85 Northern Avenue, Boston
Open Tue-Thur: 4-11 PM, Friday: 3-11 PM, Sat & Sun: 12-11 PM
Nantucket’s famous ‘Cisco Brewery’ has surely made its impact in Boston’s Seaport district. Serving beer, wine, and craft cocktails, this is the place to be during summer in Boston. Along with island favorites, this Cisco location also has great food options including lobster rolls, tacos, poke bowls, along with live music, workout classes, and lots and lots of dogs.
One Reason Garden Bar, Cambridge
One Bennett Street, Boston
Open Wed-Fri: 4-9 PM, Saturday: 12-9 PM, Sunday: 12-6 PM
The Charles Hotel's new One Reason Garden Bar offers a summery escape right in the heart of Cambridge. Enjoy local beers, natural wines, and frozen cocktails alongside charcuterie boxes, sandwiches, and more from Kured. The Garden bar also offers lawn games and live music on weekends.
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Aeronaut Brewing Beer Garden, Allston
267 Western Avenue, Allston
Open Friday & Saturday: 5-10:30 PM
Aeronaut's seasonal Beer Garden will return to Zone 3 in Allston from May 16, 2025, to June 28. This summertime beer garden brings together both beer and music lovers. Featuring Aeronaut’s craft beer and hard seltzer, this is a great location for your next date night or night out with friends. Check out their seasonal line-up including hip hop, funky blues, country and more. And did we mention food trucks?
Night Shift Beer Garden, Esplanade
Between Berkeley & Clarendon Streets along the Storrow Lagoon
Open Wed-Fri: 4-10 PM, Saturday: 12-10 PM, Sunday: 12-8 PM
Located at one of the most instagrammable locations in Boston, and one of the best walking paths, is the Night Shift Beer Garden. Brought to us by local brewery, Night Shift, the beer garden is a great place to grab a drink after work with friends or on the weekends while strolling through the city. They also have food trucks on site daily!
Make sure to check out the other Night Shift Beer Gardens throughout the city, including their Allston location and new location on the Greenway in Dewey Square! We also recommend checking out their taproom in Everett, with patio drafts, food trucks, live music, and more.
IL Patio Di Eataly, Back Bay
856 Boylston Street, Boston
Open daily from 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Savor the essence of Italy under the summer sky this season at IL Patio Di Eataly! Located on Boylston Plaza, this open-air haven transforms into a charming European-style piazza come summertime, perfect for gathering with friends and family. Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine and wines all season long on their comfortable patio.
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Bully Boy Distillers Cocktail Garden, Roxbury
44 Cedric Street, Boston
Open Thur & Fri: 5-10 PM, Saturday: 1-10 PM, Sunday: 1-6 PM
Innovative distiller, Bully Boy, has brought their cocktail garden back for another season. This ‘industrial tiki vibe’ garden is complete with rotating tropical drinks, aged craft cocktails, and even boozy popsicles. With everything made with fresh and local ingredients – it truly is a one-of-a-kind experience. No reservation required, and you can even bring your own food!
Dockside Beer Garden, Central Wharf
1 Central Wharf, Boston
Open daily from noon to an hour after the Aquarium closes.
Soak up the waterfront views while enjoying a cold one from a local brewery. This outdoor public beer garden, located next to the Aquarium, offers a delicious selection of meals to pair with your drink of choice including ribs, pulled pork and chicken, burgers, and a variety of salads and sides. Take the kids to the Aquarium then kick back and enjoy the view!