Whether you’re a college student meeting up with friends, a young professional looking for a way to relax after a busy work week, or a retiree looking for something fun, breweries are a great choice for your weekend plans. You don’t have to worry about assigning designated drivers or finding parking spots, and you can hit several in a single day by taking the Middleborough/Lakeville Line.
Breweries on the Middleborough/Lakeville Line
25 Scotland Blvd #1, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Black Hat Brew Works is a small craft brewery that strives to create the highest quality beer consistently with as many local ingredients as possible. Enjoy a selection of blonde ales, stouts, IPAs, and more in 6oz and 12oz pours. Food trucks are also often stationed outside the brewery so you can pair your beer with some great local dishes. It should be noted that while this brewery is close to the train station, it’s not the most walkable, so calling a rideshare for a quick drive over is the best option.
121 Main St, Brockton, MA 02301
Offering an exceptional guest experience, Brockton Beer Company is a brewpub with a taproom, restaurant, and event space all in one! This Black Owned Business was founded by five local families, this award-winning brewpub truly gives you a taste of the Brockton community. Try their special porters, sours, and lagers, as well as some limited collaborations they’ve made with other breweries.
1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02125
The Dorchester Brewing Company tap room is open for both walk-ins or reservations, so it’s the perfect spot for planned outings or spontaneous meetups. The selection of fresh beer, hard cider, hard slushies, seltzers, wine, and non-alcoholic options means everyone will have their drink of choice. You can play skeeball, pinball, arcade games, and more in the game room while enjoying the view of the Boston skyline. If anyone in the group is getting hungry, M&M BBQ is open in the Brewery.
30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130
With 20 draft lines and a rotating list of taproom-exclusive beers in their tanks, you’ll always find something new to try at Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom. They’re constantly experimenting with new flavor combinations and beer styles to create innovative craft beer to please their patrons. This 15,000 square foot taproom spans across three floors including a rooftop outdoor deck. It’s ideal for meeting up with friends to share a drink or to just soak up the downtown Boston atmosphere.