Fable Brewing Company in Woburn Has Partially Opened

Last fall, it was reported that a brewer based in the northern suburbs of Boston had found a permanent home for the business, and now we have learned that they are in the first phase of opening. 

According to a source, Fable Brewing Company is in Woburn has partially opened, with the Instagram page for the place saying that they are currently open for tastings while also selling cans to go, and a post from Mass. Brew Bros. mentions that "Although the buildout will take some time, they have entered what they are calling phase 1 which means they have weekly hours for tastings and beer cans to go." Fable was founded by James Sparks in 2020, with the original plan being for the business to open a facility in Burlington.

The address for Fable Brewing Company is 3 Gill Street, Woburn, MA, 01801. Its website is at https://www.fablebrewingco.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/massbrewbros/p/DbTvY9giSFS/

[Earlier Article]
Fable Brewing Company Plans to Open in Woburn

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Trillium Opens Outdoor Beer Garden at the Connector in Downtown Boston

Last month it was reported that one of the region's best-known breweries opened a waterfront beer garden after losing its seasonal home nearby, and now we have learned that this isn't its only outdoor beer garden in the downtown area.

According to a press release, Trillium Beer Garden at the Connector is now up and running at Winthrop Center Park on Devonshire Street, which is a move of sorts as Trillium previously had an indoor winter beer garden set up at Winthrop Center. The beer garden is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM through October and it features beer, canned cocktails, hard teas, lemonades, and seltzers, along with Neapolitan-style pizza from Gatto Pazzo which resides at The Lineup, a food hall within The Connector.

Trillium has another beer garden at the lower patio of the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, which is close to its old space on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. (Trillium also has locations in Fort Point, the Fenway, and Canton.) The website for the business is at https://trilliumbrewing.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Great Marsh Brewing Company in Essex Is Going Up for Auction

It looks like a brewery on the North Shore is ceasing operations.

According to a source, Great Marsh Brewing Company in Essex is going out of business, with a Boston Business Journal article saying that an auction is slated for June 10 from Aaron Posnik & Co. and will include all of its furnishings and equipment. Great Marsh first opened its facility in Essex in 2019, moving into the space where Fortune Palace II had once been and being a brewery, taproom, restaurant, and bar along with a beer garden.

The address for the site of Great Marsh Brewing Company is 99 Main Street, Essex, MA, 01929.

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Tree House Brewing Opens Outdoor Beer Garden at Faneuil Hall in Boston; Indoor Space Apparently to Come at Some Point

Last month it was reported that one of the best-known breweries in New England was looking to open a location in downtown Boston, and now we have learned that part of it is up and running.

According to a Bluesky post from @heyratty.bsky.social, Tree House Brewing Company now has its outdoor beer garden open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, indicating in the thread that the inside space is still being built out while there is a bar and a "huge" patio outside and that they allow for outside food to be brought in and cans to go are also available. The Tree House website confirms this, showing the new location on the site, and its Facebook page shows a reel from Friday saying "see you *today* and all summer."

In April, it was mentioned here that Tree House had filed a proposal to open in the former Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar/Cheers Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall, with the plans being to operate a brewery and distillery that would also include an outdoor beer garden. The company currently has locations in Charlton, Sandwich, Deerfield, Tewksbury, and a beer garden at the Pru, along with a farm in Woodstock, CT, and a taproom in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The website for Tree House Brewing Company is at https://treehousebrew.com/

[Earlier Article]
Tree House Brewing Is Looking to Open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Trillium Garden Opens at Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf in Boston

Earlier this year, it was reported that a popular outdoor beer garden would not be returning to the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston, but now we have learned that the brewery behind the beer garden has opened a new seasonal space a very short walk away from the old space.

According to the Boston Harbor Hotel website, Trillium Garden is now open at lower patio of the hotel at Rowes Wharf, moving into a space with water views and offering beer on tap, wine, and cocktails while also serving some snacks as well. The new beer garden is very close to its old space, which is home to a beverage garden from Boston Harbor Distillery this summer.

In addition to the new beer garden, Trillium also has locations in Fort Point, the Fenway, and Canton. The website for the business is at https://trilliumbrewing.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Essex County Brewing Company Opens Taproom at Alfalfa Farms in Topsfield

A North Shore beermaker has opened a taproom within an historic space.

According to multiple sources, Essex County Brewing Company has opened at Alfalfa Farms in Topsfield, with Facebook posts from the business saying the following:

We are still shaking our heads and are wondering what just went down this weekend!! We are so grateful for old friends and new that joined us in the rain on Saturday and again on a sunny Mother’s Day!! We are so lucky and so happy to FINALLY be able to open our doors and let you all into this new refreshed beautiful historic space!....come be part of the journey, help us bring life back into this historic farm, and grow with us as we fine-tune every detail. Expect incredible craft beer, craft wine, and next-level cocktails designed by Seth Freidus. We couldn’t be more grateful for your patience and support. Now it's time to celebrate together.

Essex County Brewing Company first started out in Peabody 2018, working out a deal to move to the Topsfield farm a couple of years ago with major renovations taking place at the farm leading up to the opening of the taproom.

The address for Essex County Brewing Company at Alfalfa Farms is 267 Rowley Bridge Road, Topsfield, MA, 01983. The website for Alfalfa Farms is at https://alfalfafarmcellars.com/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/Alfalfafarmcellars

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Widowmaker Brewing Co. Is Opening a Beer Garden in Quincy's Wollaston Neighborhood

A local brewer is going to be moving its seasonal beer garden to a new location, and it will sit where an historic theatre that dated back to the 1920s had once been.

Based on information from a Facebook post from the business along with a post from the Quincy Is Everything Facebook page, Widowmaker Brewing Co. is apparently opening a beer garden in the Wollaston section of Quincy, with this being a move from Kilroy Square in the downtown area. The brewery says the following in its post:

We have seen and appreciated the countless messages from people bummed by the idea of us not returning to Quincy for Year 8 of our Beer Garden.  This week the shovels went into the ground, we are moving but we are not leaving. Follow @wollastongardens

QIE mentions that the beer garden will be at the former Wollaston Theatre site on Beale Street and that it plans to debut on May 15, being open Thursday through Saturday.

The website for the upcoming beer garden (which will be called Wollaston Gardens) is at https://www.thewollastongardens.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/wollastongardens/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Tree House Brewing Is Looking to Open at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston

It looks like one of the best-known breweries in New England could be coming to downtown Boston, though plans are in their early stages.

According to an article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Tree House Brewing Company has filed a proposal to open in the former Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar/Cheers Replica Bar at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, with the plans being to operate a brewery and distillery that would also include an outdoor beer garden. These plans are in their very early stages, as Tree House has only applied for a Farmer-Brewery license with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission as of this writing and it has not yet met with the Boston Licensing Board.

In 2024, Tree House Brewing Company had looked at opening a taproom, distillery, and tasting room at the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, but those plans never came to be, though they do have a kiosk at the Pru site where they sell cans and merchandise while also having a seasonal beer garden; the company currently has locations in Charlton, Sandwich, Deerfield, and Tewksbury along with a farm in Woodstock, CT, and a taproom in Saratoga Springs, NY, with its website being at https://treehousebrew.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Winch & Pulley Brewing Company Opens in Framingham

Last fall, it was reported that a new taproom would be opening in the local area, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from The MetroWest Daily News, Winch & Pulley is now open in Framingham, and as mentioned in an earlier article here, it has taken over the space on Morton Street where Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company had been before moving to Williamsburg in 2024, and before that, Jack's Abby until it moved to its current home on Clinton Street. The brewery offers several beers on tap while also offering cider and seltzer, and it looks like a beer garden will also be coming at some point as well.

The address for Winch & Pulley is 81 Morton Street, Framingham, MA, 01702. Its website can be found at https://winchandpulley.co/

[Earlier Article]
Winch & Pulley Brewing Company Plans to Open a Taproom and Beer Garden in Framingham

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

The Old Planters Brewing Co. Space in Beverly Is Up for Sale

Another local brewery has shut down, and its space is on the market.

Based on a Bluesky post from @jeremyk.bsky.social, Old Planters Brewing Co. in Beverly is closed, with a listing within samgifford.churchillprop.com indicating that the Rantoul Street space is for sale along with the business itself, though the seller will consider selling the real estate only without the business as well. An earlier post from the brewery mentioned the following:

We've decided that [2025] will be our last year running Old Planters. It's become clear to us over the past year that our business deserves more time than we can currently give it in order for it to continue to grow. That being said, it's our sincere hope that someone will want to carry the torch for Old Planters into the future starting in 2026, but we understand that might not be a reality. If that's the case, we will be doing our best to try and foster a new concept for our building that will be a great addition to Rantoul Street.

Old Planters first started out as a basement home brewer about 10 years ago, opening their Beverly taproom in 2019.

The address for the Old Planters Brewing Co. space in Beverly was 232 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA, 01915.

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Barrel House Z in Weymouth Has Closed

A local brewery that resided on the South Shore for approximately ten years has very quietly shut down.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Barrel House Z in Weymouth is no longer in business, having closed its doors permanently on February 7. The post says the following about the closure:

And…that's a wrap.  For multiple reasons, Barrel House Z has closed its doors....The market has changed dramatically over the last 2-3 years. Demand for alcoholic beverages have declined generally, and demand for craft beer has declined specifically.  People are not going out as much for food and beverage. We attempted to pivot in the direction of the "experience" business, offering food and events/entertainment but found ourselves now not only competing with other breweries and tap rooms, but hospitality providers generally. In summary, we struggled mightily in the face of a shrinking market, rising costs to operate, and a substantial debt service that was taken on in the aftermath of Covid.  Less cash income + rising expenses do not make for a solid business, and we found ourselves in an untenable cash flow situation. 

Barrel House Z first opened on Woodrock Road in September of 2016, though its founder--Russ Heissner--has been in the business for a long time, being Harpoon's first brewer back in 1986.

The address for the now-closed Barrel House Z was 95 Woodrock Road, Weymouth, MA, 02189.

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Trillium Beer Garden Will Not Be Returning to The Greenway in Downtown Boston

Say farewell to a popular outdoor beer garden in the heart of Boston.

According to multiple sources along with an article in The Boston Globe, Trillium Garden on The Greenway is not going to be returning after nearly a decade in operation, as Trillium Brewing Company submitted a bid but was not chosen, with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy going with a new as-of-yet unnamed tenant instead (the name of the new tenant will be named in the spring). Trillium first opened its beer garden on the Greenway back in 2017, being a place where patrons could enjoy beers while sitting at picnic tables under the shade of the trees.

Trillium continues to operate locations in Fort Point, the Fenway, and Canton, and it now has an indoor winter beer garden at The Connector at Winthrop Center on Federal Street.

The website for Trillium Brewing Company is at https://trilliumbrewing.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Flying Dreams Brewing Co. in Marlborough Is Closing

A brewery west of Boston is shutting down.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page along with a Facebook post from the business, Flying Dreams Brewing Co. in Marlborough is going to be closing its doors, with the post from the brewery saying the following:

To all the Flying Dreams friends and family that make up our happy little beery community, It's with much sadness, lots of fond memories and no little resistance to giving up or letting go, that we have reached a place, where it’s time to let go.  We've decided our last day will be on Saturday, December 27th. We wanted to have a place where regular folks with regular lives could come together and have extraordinary conversations over great beer.  Unfortunately, no matter how much fun it’s been and no matter all the wonderful people around us, keeping us going, keeping us laughing, the numbers won't let us. 

Flying Dreams first opened in Worcester in 2015, opening a second location in Marlborough three years later which became its sole location when the Worcester facility shuttered in 2020.

The address for Flying Dreams Brewing Co. in Marlborough is 277 Main Street, Marlborough, MA, 01752. Its website can be found at https://flyingdreamsbrewing.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Aatma Curry House Is Opening Within Widowmaker Brewing in Brighton

A local brewery is going to be serving Indian food within one of its locations.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Widowmaker Brewing is teaming up with Aatma Curry House which will be taking over the kitchen of the Brighton location, with one of the offerings mentioned being an Aatma Burger with pickled onions, Amul cheese, and sauce, all on a ghee-toasted bun, and chaat-er tots are mentioned as well. (The post also says that "We are proud to introduce you to our new permanent culinary collaboration...where together we will bring two cultures of craft for one undeniable experience.") No specific debut date has been given for Aatma Curry House, though it appears that its opening is imminent.

The original location of Widowmaker in Braintree has also been collaborating with a food vendor--Mike & Lenny's, which features South Shore-style bar pizza.

The address for Widowmaker Brewing in Brighton is 190 N Beacon Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the business is at https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/ while the website for Aatma Curry House is at https://www.aatmacurryhouse.com/

[November 21 update: According to its social media, Widowmaker now has Aatma Curry House up and running within its Brighton space, with a look at the menu showing such options (in addition to the Aatma Burger) as paneer, chaat, kebabs, fried rice, butter chicken, dosas, naan, and chai.]

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Fable Brewing Company Plans to Open in Woburn

A brewer that is based in the northern suburbs of Boston has found a permanent home for the business.

According to a Facebook post, Fable Brewing Company is going to be opening a facility in Woburn, with the post saying the following:

We're thrilled to announce that Fable Brewing Company has officially secured a location for our brick-and-mortar home! Nestled at 3 Gill Street in Woburn, Massachusetts, this space will soon be filled with the warmth of community, the hum of conversation, and the clink of glasses raised in celebration. This isn't just a building—it’s the beginning of something magical. A place where stories are shared, legends are brewed, and every pint has a tale to tell. Stay tuned for more updates as we build out our space and bring the Fable vision to life.

Fable was first established by James Sparks in 2020, with an earlier bcattv.org article saying that the original plan was for Sparks to open a facility in his hometown of Burlington.

The website for Fable Brewing Company is at https://www.fablebrewingco.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Sea Dog Brewing Company to Open New Location in Lowell

A beermaker with roots in Maine will be expanding to a new space in Eastern Massachusetts.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Sea Dog Brewing Company is planning to open a brewpub in Lowell, moving into the space on Cabot Street where El Jefe Taco Bar had been. The article mentions that the new location will have seating for 300 (including outdoor seating) along with space for events, and based on its other locations, expect to see a variety of beers (including lagers and ales) as well as classic American fare and comfort food dishes.

Currently, no locations of Sea Dog can be found in Massachusetts, though there had once been outlets in Hull and Woburn; their headquarters had originally been in Camden, ME, today being in Bangor.

The address for the upcoming location of Sea Dog Brewing Company in Lowell is 203 Cabot Street, Lowell, MA, 01854. The website for the company is at https://www.seadogbrewing.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Twisted Fate Brewing Opens New Taproom in Revere

A North Shore brewery has opened a second location, and this one is just north of Boston.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt), Twisted Fate Brewing is now open in Revere, joining its original location in Danvers. An article from Mass. Brew Bros. mentions that the new location is on Salt Street in the Suffolk Downs Beachmont Square development and it will eventually offer food options while also debuting a seasonal outdoor patio next spring.

The original Twisted Fate opened in 2022 on Andover Street in Danvers.

The address for the new Twisted Fate Brewing at Beachmont Square is 64 Salt Street, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the business is at https://twistedfatebrewing.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Winch & Pulley Brewing Company Plans to Open a Taproom and Beer Garden in Framingham

A new spot for beer lovers is on its way to a space west of Boston.

According to an article from The MetroWest Daily News, Winch & Pulley Brewing Company is getting ready to open a taproom and beer garden in Framingham in the space on Morton Street where Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company had been before moving to Williamsburg last year, and before that, Jack's Abby before it moved to its current home on Clinton Street. The parent company of the new brewery is Right Coast Brands, and it appears that in addition to its beer options, Winch & Pulley will soon offer canned seltzer as well.

It appears that the Winch & Pulley taproom and beer garden could be opening early next month if all goes as planned.

The address for Winch & Pulley is 81 Morton Street, Framingham, MA, 01702. Its website can be found at https://winchandpulley.co/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Democracy Brewing Eastie Opens in East Boston

Late last year, it was reported that a brewery and pub in downtown Boston was planning to expand to a second location, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to an article from Caught in Eastie, Democracy Brewing Eastie is now open in East Boston, moving into a space on Maverick Street in Maverick Square. The post mentions that the new location--which joins the original Democracy Brewing on Temple Place in Downtown Crossing--has seating for 56 along with additional seating on an outdoor patio, with the website for the business indicating that a food menu will be posted soon.

Democracy Brewing, which first opened in Downtown Crossing in 2018, also has a beer garden at City Hall in Boston.

The address for Democracy Brewing Eastie is 154 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. The website for the business is at https://www.democracybrewing.com/

[Earlier Article]
Democracy Brewing Plans to Expand to Maverick Square in East Boston

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)

Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery Opens in the Former Spicket River Brewery Space in Lawrence

A brewery based in Central Massachusetts that has a restaurant northwest of Boston now has a new location north of the city, and this one is in an historic space that had previously been home to another brewery.

According to a source, Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery is now open in Lawrence, taking over the former Spicket River Brewery space on Island Street in an old mill complex between the Merrimack River and the North Canal within the North Canal Historic District. The new location joins another in Acton while its brewery can be found in Spencer and a pub is also located in Sturbridge, and the website for the business says that the new space includes a barroom, performance space, and an outdoor seating area during the warmer months, with its menu featuring pizza, salads, sandwiches, and more.

Spicket River Brewery announced its closure early this year, saying at the time that it was hoping to relocate at some point.

The address for the new Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza and Brewery in Lawrence is 56 Island Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840. The website for Rapscallion is at https://visitrapscallion.com/

(Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)

---

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

---

Please help keep Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants going by making a one-time contribution or via a monthly subscription. Thanks! (Donations are non-deductible.)