We are SO glad to have visited this little nano brewery!!! This place is in the middle of nowhere, set back on a long dirt road, downstairs in a wooden barn. Maybe only 200 sq ft (if that) space inside; 1 tall table with 4 high stools, 2 leather chairs, rest of the space are standing room only. A tight fit, but so cool inside! Needless to say, beer only - they don't have the license to serve beer in pints, but you can get the 4 oz samples and growlers to go. The place was PACKED when we were here; but everyone was very friendly and shared the small space together. They had 8 beers on tap; we had to try all 8! Everything was really solid; my fav was the stout and hubby liked the IPA. We didn't get to talk to the brew master as it was so crowded, but really enjoyed the experience and would recommend this place to anyone who is passing through or vacationing nearby. Just a side note - the bathroom situation is very interesting... the toilet is a cross between portal potty and compose. A bit high up and there's actually a step stool for the ladies to step up to "sit" on the seat. Bathroom is not dirty and doesn't smell...but it is definitely a hole for the waste to go in; no flushable water. By the toilet, under the bucket sink (with bud light tap as the water faucet control!) there' a bucket of dirt. Sign says to put a scoop in after you poop (ha!). Not an ideal situation for female, but still better than portal potty. read more

Canterbury AleWorks - 8 sample beers - Breweries Near Me - Canterbury, New Hampshire

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Outstanding beer served amid stunning ambience. I feel like I stumbled in to the "Cheers" British pub/Irish bar I've waited to find all my life! You'd think it's been here for over a century- bring your favorite snacks and forget the cares of the world for an hour or two! read more

Canterbury AleWorks - Great beer, good friends, wonderful music to sing along too. - Breweries Near Me - Canterbury, New Hampshire

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For a wee fun Shanti-bury night out, this small intimate Pub rocks. Super fun and tasty brews to boot. Ye folks are nice and welcoming. No food available, but you can bring yer own. Shanti sing-a-long night is 2nd Thursday of the month. All songs are posted on website. Mickey from Rebel Collective will lead ye in song and don't worry you'll catch on fast and soon ye'll be chanting along. Bring me Hefeweizen back please! read more

Had a great stop at the Canterbury Aleworks this last weekend. It's a rustic place in the middle of the woods with great vibes and awesome beer. You have to try the flight of 8 to get all the flavors down and the best part is it's reasonably priced. The Lime beer was my favorite, but there were so many other great flavors without being overly heavy, making it easy to consume in all seasons. It looked like they had live music coming for the warmer months, so definitely keep your eye out! It's definitely a unique stop and can't wait to make the trip to stop again! read more

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Truly one of a kind. You almost feel like you've been invited to an eccentric friend's house. Really cool outdoor seating area consisting of tiers of Adirondack chairs. And the inside is small but almost has the feel like your at an extremely old pub. Only downside was the bathroom, which competes with the nastiest dive bars in NYC at 3am on a Sunday... truly gross, and I can't imagine any woman enjoying the experience (or man for that matter). Still, worthy of 5 stars. read more

Special experience! 4 of us came in on a slower Sunday and Steve the owner and brewer spent 2 hours talking to us about his brewery, vision, experiments, chemistry, old world brewing techniques, barrel aging and more. Wow! Out of the way and out of this world is right. We're coming back again! read more

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Whoa! Probably the coolest brewery I've ever visited! Off the beaten path and down a dirt road to reach this hidden gem! Beers were awesome and totally worth the trip! Met some great people while we were there as well! Will most certainly be back! read more

Spent a few hours there last week, met some new friends and sorry I did not bring some old ones. Great place! I'm a former homebrewer and club president that wishes I could have brought the whole club with me. Steve, the owner / brewer couldn't be nicer. Josh and Andy were great company and I know another visit is in order. The beer was very good, Some were fight to BJCP styles, but those that went off style were also very tasty. read more

Picturesque scenery in the New Hampshire snow, we drove to a nearby smokehouse and then on the way back hit this place for a sample of some local beer. The hefeweizen was the best on tap so we took a growler to go - $12 read more

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Cozy little British Pub style brewery. A little out of the way but nice. Warm fire, a dozen beers to chose from the day we went. Quite a find. I came up from MA with a group of beer lovers. We ate at the Holy Grail on the way home. Great road trip. Thanks, Steve. (I hadn't seen him since college. he looks the same) read more

Canterbury AleWorks - The Amesbury boys. - Breweries Near Me - Canterbury, New Hampshire

One of my favorite Brewery's anywhere. Well worth the trip. I have family in NH and visit from NJ several times a year and a trip to the Brewery is always part of my stay. Old School cool in every way. Warm inviting vibe. Steve and his son are great people and every person I've met there has been outgoing and fun. The brews are super tasty and always changing. I'm headed north next weekend and can't wait to go back. read more

Out of the way location absolutely worth the drive. Most unique/antique brewery around. Built in what feels like/is the root cellar of a very old barn with a British flair. Super Cool tap system Great character and equally great pints. Go for the Espresso-Oatmeal stout or the Imperial IPA. You won't forget this place. read more

The boys had heard about this place through the grapevine and we were eager to check it out. We were sold the second we pulled into the winding, scenic road. The environment and aesthetic is exactly what it should be. It's very clear that Steve is genuinely passionate for his craft. All four of us got the Flight of 8. There were absolutely no misses. We loved them all! My personal favorite was the Your Father Smelt of Elderberries, which I ended up getting a growler of! I can't recommend this hidden gem enough! read more

This place is so unique, so special, so different from anything I've ever experienced (at a brewery or ever) that I can't wait to take more people here! The beer being delicious and varietal is a mere perk of time spent there. The owner/sole operator/craftsman to every detail of the place, was so kind, passionate, and genuine. He even took my uncle out on his big, yellow, 1950's Mercedes military vehicle just cause I asked him if he could have a photo next to it as he is a huge Mercedes enthusiast. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Steve and Eli were fantastic host. The beer was fantastic and the atmosphere is old world new world forest pub! I look forward to my next visit. Highly recommend going to this beautiful ale house! read more

So much fun to visit. An old farm off the grid in the woods of Canterbury. Specializing in old world style ales with a modern twist. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to about his process. Grab a seat by the fire and relax! read more

Wonderful experience! Wasn't sure what to expect down the long, narrow, windy dirt road. Then we met Steve and all was good. Great beers, great British atmosphere, great look! Thanks Steve. read more

Canterbury AleWorks - Chilling with Steve! - Breweries Near Me - Canterbury, New Hampshire

This place is magical! Had the chance to come here with a large bachelor/bachelorette party, getting the whole brewery to ourselves. Steve was gracious enough to guide us all through a flight, going through each beer one by one with information about each. He really made the experience wonderful - you weren't just tasting beer, you were taking in the whole lovely place and the people behind it. And the place itself is fabulous - a little farm with the brewery in a deliciously smelling mill. This isn't your typical brewpub, it's all about the beer and atmosphere. Glad to have found such a gem. read more

Canterbury AleWorks - Thanks Steve! - Breweries Near Me - Canterbury, New Hampshire

The bartender, the owner was incredibly friendly. We got samplers of all eight of their options, and it was really wonderful to try the mall and 4 ounce volumes. The environment was warm and welcoming, and everyone seemed really happy there! It was a really great experience and we hope to come back someday! We are travelers from Boston and we are very happy that we spent time at this brewery :-) read more

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Steve has literally hand crafted the best environment to enjoy a beer. I have never felt more welcomed by a brewery or brew master. Each beer was of a high quality with its own unique attribute to make it memorable. They are complex without being pretentious. This theme carries through the entire property. Make the trip, you will not regret it! read more

Canterbury AleWorks is the most homey and inviting brewery in New Hampshire with an unmatched rustic vibe. Great spot to stop for a flight and even has outdoor seating now. The Owner and everyone there are friendly and kind. I cannot wait to go back an enjoy some more beer as soon as I can! read more

If I could give this place more than 5-stars, I would! Dave (the brewery, owner, & bartender!) is awesome. The tasting room has character for days and the beer is delicious! Highly recommend a stop and a growler! read more

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Bringing a little of the old word beer to back woods NH. Off the beaten path is an understatement but the beer was worth the trip.

Don't let the long driveway fool you, keep going and enjoy the best atmosphere and some great beer! Awesome job Steve!! -Beth & Bill

Amazing beer,Awesome atmosphere topped w an excellent owner who truly loves what he does!! If you're in New Hampshire and are going to a brewery come here first! read more

Stopped in a few ago, and this place is awesome. Its located in the middle of nowhere, which is part of its charm. The brewer is also the server, so its great to sit down and talk about the beer, since he know everything about how he did it. Super friendly. When I went they had 8 beers on tap, with free samples, and growler fills. read more

What an exceptional experience! From the moment you begin down the long winding driveway to arriving at the unique barn like structure that is Canterbury Ale Works you will be enchanted. The atmosphere oozes with charm, tradition, and whimsy. The beer is exceptional, and the experience unrivaled by any brewery in New England! Don't miss this great experience! read more

Very fun whimsical pub out in the middle of nowhere. We had quite a laugh on the way in about how far into the woods we were...worth it! Stunning building and great beer. Inside is small but people are friendly. Bathroom a little different but it works. Go enjoy it off the beaten path! read more

Happened across some signs for the ale works while driving around, made the right decision to check it out. This place is perfect and I wish I could live here. A cozy little drinking area in a mill at the end of a dirt road, wound up being the best part of my weekend. I'll be visiting again as soon as i can read more

A rather neat little place tucked in the woods. I was really enjoying my visit until another patron went out and brought in their dog! Really, this place is small to say the least. And as if that wasn't bad enough, someone else brought their dog in as well. There's hardly enough room for your patrons! This is not a dog park. What makes people think that just because they are dog lovers that everyone is a dog lover? You might want to consider making your establishment "dog free"! read more

Out in the middle of nowhere, but do not let that dissuade you. This brewery has a tasting room with all the ambience of the true British pub. The Brewer and owner is very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this brewery and tasting room to anyone visiting the area. read more

Steve provided our group a great hands on tour. He spent a lot of time explaining the process and details of all his 10 beers on tap. Our group enjoyed all of his offerings - my favorite was the Canterbury Ale. Steve's hospitality included plowing the road after our visit so we could enjoy the tour during a snow storm. Look forward to coming back. read more

Awesome set up!!!! Great atmosphere.I like that it is off road and off the beaten path .Owner super nice to all ages . We loved the train and the sample OF BREW. It was so good we left with multiple growlers!!! read more

Fantastic gem of a place. Well worth the drive out into the woods for a selection of excellent beer in awesome hand-built tap room that used to be woodworking shop. Steve, the brew master is also great and you can definitely spend a great weekend afternoon here -- just bring someone to be the designated driver so you can get back down the driveway ;-) read more

This place and its owner are awesome. Steve hosted our private bachelor party and we had an amazing time. The beers were excellent (we all got a flight and recommend you do the same!) and Steve is a true host. He gave us a full tour of his self-built brewing setup, which is incredibly impressive, and was happy to answer any and all questions our group had about the process. I highly recommend going out of your way to stop by if you have the chance, you won't regret it! read more

Absolutely incredible microbrewery located in beautiful rural Canterbury NH! Best brewery that I have every been to. Beers are outstanding and matches the wonderful funky setting! It doesn't get any better than this! My only wish is that they had longer hours / more days open. For now I'm thankful for the weekend hours at Canterbury AleWorks! read more

It's as they state. They may be in the middle of nowhere, but man oh man. They have it going good there. At first you think your lost, then you arrive and fall in love. Great chatting with the owner and trying some exceptional beers. My girlfriend and I went on a whim. And we couldn't have been happier. Such a fantastic experience. read more

Found this awesome place by accident on our way to Fox Country Smokehouse. Wow the ride down the driveway starts the adventure and to pass the hops fields and ponds brings you into the frame of mind where you melt into relaxation. once you come upon the barn you have arrived and the real experience begins. Down the stairs on the left side to the lower level past the water wheel through the 18th century door. You have found a hidden gem in the mystical woods of Canterbury to sit and look at the detail and though put into everything is worth the ride. Then to be able to talk with the creator of such a place and awesome beer. I normally do not like craft beer but this man changed my thoughts of craft brewers. His love and knowledge of the craft of brewing from the hops and grains to his marvel of new and old world brewing method. To have the brewing process explained by the man who built and uses the facility makes the tasting experience the best. I am hooked on craft brewing and now that I have Canterbury Ale Works growlers it gives me the perfect reason to keep returning. I look forward to tasting what he has come up with next. I will swing by the smokehouse and grab some peanuts and cashews to share with next tasting which will be real soon. Go for a wicked (yes I am from NH) nice ride in the country and try this for a destination you will not be disappointed. read more