Beautiful old interior, great brews, and affordable eats! Democracy Brewing is like walking into a German beer hall (or at least how I envision it, since I've never been to one!) in the heart of downtown Boston. Wooden tables and chairs, candlelit iron chandeliers, wallpapered rooms with vintage paintings, and solid dark oak doors. Democracy features several beers: IPA, kolsch, stout, and lagers. Their menu includes bar popcorn, hand pies, burgers, and entrees. I chose the Workman's Pint, a kolsch-style ale for $5. It was crisp and easy to drink! For dinner, I ordered the regular burger with beet fries for $13. The burger was perfectly cooked at medium and the beet fries were new to me! They were crispy but flavorfuly made with golden and regular beets. The bacon caramel bar popcorn is delish! Think caramel brittle with crispy bacon and popcorn. The service was fine but not overly friendly, as you might imagine at a Boston bar. I'll be back! read more

A drunkard caused a scene when I was there but once he left we had a lovely time. The food was quality and the beer is even better. I like pints but a flight would've had been perfect. read more

Beers were delicious, of course. I had the Big Fellah double IPA and the Consummate Rioter IPA. Both delivered. The house smoked wings were ON POINT. But the shining star of this establishment was really the service. Will definitely be back. read more

I'd been here before for an event but I recently returned for a few drinks with the besties. If you check in you get an extra poor on your flight! Unfortunately, it didn't seem like people used it that often because it took a few minutes to confirm they'd be able to honor it so definitely do it if you stop in! read more

Democracy Brewing - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I wanted to like this place but everything worked against it... the server didn't care to provide any type of customer service except the bad kind. Un-attentive, placed our order in wrong twice :( - food was un-inspired and beer was lukewarm. Sorry Democracy Brewing but my vote is to try any place else. read more

Nice little place in Boston, good selection of beer. Steak and sandwiches were good. Unique appetizers. Cozy vibes and friendly staff! Would recommend. read more

This co-op brewery is located downtown and is mainly indoors (as far as I know). Both times I've been here, service has been great. If you're in a group, they can split checks individually. The food menu isn't too exciting. I had a cup of fish chowder ($6) and some of my friend's fries. The fries ($6) are surprisingly a highlight. They do a great job making them crispy on the outside. I would've just ordered fries and skipped the chowder instead had I known. If you follow them on Instagram, you can get a free pour added to your flight (normally 4 pours for $11). Currently my go-to beer is the Consummate Rioter (pretty solid IPA). I think they have events per day of the week that seem interesting to check out. Sunday is board game day! read more

The food was ok but nothing special. We went for a late lunch on a Friday after arriving in Boston. The place wasn't very busy, but for some reason the kitchen was so slow. We must have been sitting around for more than 30 minutes before our food arrived. read more

A warm and inviting local brewpub near Boston Common, Democracy serves up delicious craft beer and good food in a wonderful setting. Their Consummate Rioter IPA is one of the best I've had in a long time, and their Old Belfry Pumpkin Ale was rich and flavorful. Both paired well with the restaurant's Beer Burger and a side of fries. Unfortunately, some of the brewery's most popular beers had kicked on the recent Saturday afternoon I visited. I REALLY wanted to try their Suffragette Pale Ale and their Workers Pint Kolsch, but both were unavailable. In fact, 4 of the 7 brews listed on the pub's board had kicked by the time I arrived for a late lunch, and my server had no idea when they would be available again. I'll happily give Democracy another try the next time I'm in Boston, but their lack of selection cost them a star on this initial visit. read more

Decent beer, there are better options if you are just looking for beer. However, what makes this place stand out is the building's architecture and the food menu. The whole experience is what did it for me. Would go again, the beer is rotating! read more

Reviews are all hype! The location and atmosphere are top-notch but the beer is mediocre at best. With all the micro / craft breweries around, this beer is sub par. trillium, harpoon and others are all close by and are superior. Hopefully this joint steps it up and doesn't rely on its location. Everybody deserves a second chance and this place does as well. read more

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This is a decent place to get drinks, and the food is hearty and reasonably priced. There's never a long line, never too loud or too crowded. Great way to have conversation with friends or coworkers after work. They have a wide selection of brews for any occasion. Just a good, all round place to hang out~ read more

After an 8 hour drive up to Boston, Democracy Brewing was exactly what we needed! My strip steak was phenomenal and my parents loved the beer. My mom also found a delicious healthy option on the menu. The waitress was delightful. The atmosphere of the place welcoming and fun. Whether you are with your buddies or with your family, you NEED to come to this place! read more

I am so excited this brewery has opened. There aren't any in the downtown area south side of the Charles except for this place. It has a cool medieval ambience with large tables and good for groups. They have a kitchen so you can get food as well while you're gargling down their delicious beer. Definitely coming back to this place! read more

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Excellent service, great beer, great food. We stopped by for a quick bite before a show with a tight timeline. We were a little nervous about the time but this place was perfect because their service was very prompt. It was busy from the after work crowd, but we were seated and waited on promptly. The food came out in good time and we were able to relax and enjoy our meal. I has the Miso Kale Salad with chicken and it was delicious; I can't believe I'm saying that about a kale salad. We will be back and I highly recommend this place. read more

Oh my God, Democracy Brewing was definitely outstanding. The team is pleasant and the place itself is lovely. Very flavorful and wholesome. Workers are extremely pleasant and service is really swift. Would certainly recommend Democracy Brewing to everyone. read more

This place is just meh. We were excited to find out that there was a brewery located downtown. We love beer and love supporting local businesses. What made this a meh experience was the service. The bartender was unfriendly and inattentive. We waited 10 minutes to be acknowledged by the bartender and there was only 2 other patrons at the bar when we arrived. After finally getting served, it took a long time to put in a food order and get another drink. We ordered a flight, a couple pints, and chicken wings. Note that the chicken is good, but the buffalo flavor isnt your franks blend. It's a homemade, grainy sauce that I immediately regretted getting. The quick low down- the beer is ok. The food is ok. The service sucked. wish this place was better and had a friendly atmosphere. We visit a lot of breweries and friendly banter and attentive service by the bartenders are the things that usually guarantee a return visit. We got our mass craft brewery stamp and probably wont be back. read more

Just flew into Boston and wanted good pub grub and good beer. You will not be disappointed. The Fitter, Happier, More Productive Pilsner was excellent. A great wash the flying miles down beer. Then went to the Consummate Rioter IPA. Another good beer. Had the Fried Chicken sandwich. Very good sandwich and the fries were excellent. Friend had the Bacon Burger. All pork and bacon for the meat. A lot of bacon in a burger!!! This brewery was well worth the walk. read more

Tried out this spot with my good gal pal on a Sunday afternoon. Shockingly, it was empty, but I assume that's because this place just opened up not too long ago! Very spacious spot, with a long bar and tons of tables. The beer itself was pretty solid, but they had a limited selection, so much that my friend didn't order. Great prices for these too. The food fell very short. Nachos - sparse, with little cheese and very dry chicken. The salsa atop was very bland. Pretzel - Like the ones you get at a stand in Boston Common or TD Garden, nothing special. French fries - Cmon, they weren't even crispy! With JM Curley seconds away, it'll be very hard for me to come back. read more

Beers were good, cool atmosphere but kinda dead for a Saturday night. Lots of beers were out. That must mean they're tasty. Would go back.

The fries are so good! Really loved doing the flight, great way to test the beers. They were so good that I couldn't decide what to get next. The only downside about this place is if you get sat near the front, it's just not as cool as the rest of the place. read more

I was pleasantly surprised, the food was very good. We were a group of six and everyone enjoyed their meal. I'll be back.

Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Beer was good but the food was excellent. Definitely try the tacos and buns. Great start to the vacation. Don't miss this stop! read more

Decided to try out Democracy Brewing when I was meeting a friend in town. The staff was friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in the door. At around 5pm was able to get a table. Very much enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant. Beers were delish and we both loved out food. What I liked most I think (besides beer) was that it was never too loud for us to chat. Will certainly be back read more

Democracy Brewing - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm admittedly not much of a beer guy, but this place is still worth visiting. I did have the saison, and enjoyed it just fine, but I absolutely LOVED the burger and fries. It was a bit disappointing that they were out of all of the hand pies (which sounded so good), but the B-B-B-Beerger hamburger was outstanding. Fried pickles, beer aioli, bacon, cheese... really, what could be bad? And the fries were honestly the best I've had in Boston - perfectly crisp, still tasting like actual potato. So good! We did also have dessert, and while they were also out of ice cream for the stout floats (ouch), we did try the bread pudding and lemon rosemary tart. The tart was okay, but I'm not a big fan of lemon or rosemary. Bread pudding is usually one of my favorite. Unfortunately, this one was way too true - a nice caramel whisky sauce or something would be great. Considering this place is brand new and already really good, I expect them to only get better - and hopefully to try the items they were unable to make. Go check them out! read more

Great little brewery in the middle of Boston! They are like a sneaky awesome local indie rock band. Nice venue, heart of the city, number of beer options. And tasty snacks. If you can, get there before this Saturday... they're hibernating for the winter, but do not sleep on them come springtime!! read more

I'm in love with this physical space- there's an actual snug (small private room at the end of the bar)! Not only did it transport me back to Ireland where snugs in pubs are a thing, but it was really practical as well- our group of 6 were able to close the main door and actually hear ourselves talk amid the din of the brewery, plus had direct access to the bar and the friendly bartenders via a smaller door underneath the stained glass. This feature alone is worth a visit. But beyond the snug, the space is exactly what you're looking for when you want to kick back with a cold one and catch up with some friends. It's got a beer hall vibe, with tall ceilings, cool chandeliers, long common tables in the middle and private tables along the wall, a large window (wall?) that opens to the street, no (or minimal?) TVs, and a general convivial vibe that welcomes all. Also, the staff were all really friendly and attentive (especially Greg our bartender), and they seemed to really care about Democracy (makes sense since this is a co-op). I wish more places felt like this in Boston. I had the flight to try all 4 of their current beers, and I thought they were all fairly decent and easily drinkable- nothing groundbreaking or amazing here (you won't come *just* for the beer), but they weren't totally disappointing either. Their food also wasn't perfect but has promise- my bowl of haddock chowder started out deliciously (rich and smoky with plenty of fish pieces and potatoes), but finished way too salty. I thought the nachos were tasty- tortilla chips topped with some pulled smoked chicken and apple salsa, with a side of beer cheese to pour over- but they could use some more toppings, and if you consider them nachos you will be disappointed (as IMO something called 'nachos' require melted cheese and tons of toppings- maybe just call them chips n' cheese instead?). The pizza bagel, pretzel, and burger were all solid, and the flavor and crispiness on the fries was great but they were too greasy. So, some minor tweaks here and there, and they'd have a stellar menu. read more

Good beer. Cool venue. Sweet chili buns appetizer was excellent! The working man's pint was good beer at a great price.

The oven baked beet fries are truly decadent - be sure to try them. Staff was very friendly during our visit. The space is open and features large tables to accommodate big groups or to allow socializing. Decor is proto-revolutionary, in a good way. Wide beer selection brewed on the premises. The beer was decent but nothing seemed particularly unique. The service was excellent. read more

Democracy Brewing is really a remarkable addition to Boston, let alone the downtown area. Let me address where this place shines, in no particular order: 1. The BEER. Hot damn. I have been here 4 times so far, and have started with a beer flight each time, followed up by a pint of whatever my favorite happened to be in that flight. All these beers are very well-crafted and you can taste the quality. They had two sours on the menu recently (one was gone the last time I went) that were just phenomenal, both in their own right, and that's really cool to see. 2. The service. Every single interaction I've had here with part of their team has been exceptional. Really great service, and you know your beer is being poured by someone who is very knowledgeable about it. 3. The atmosphere. Hard to believe this brewery is in what used to be Windsor Buttons, a longtime (you guessed it) button supply store. I love the ambiance here, it's really unique, beautiful and relaxing. Definitely a nice enough place for a date, but also comfortable enough to just hang out at. 4. The food. Really that should say "the FRIES" because, good GOD, are they good. They are the crispiest fries, perfectly seasoned and delicious. I recommend getting a side of beer aioli, if you're into that, as it elevates an already amazing plate of fried potatoes. The burger is also fantastic here, and the nachos aren't much to look at but are actually quite delicious. I'm hoping to try more of the menu soon. I normally don't write reviews this detailed, but Democracy deserves it. Don't snooze on this and leave it to the tourists, this is definitely a place for the locals as well, and I hope it stays for a long time. read more

Incredible food and great brews. The pretzel appetizer comes with an incredibly flavorful and kicking mustard. The shepherd's pie is rich and savoury. I was delighted to find out they are also a cooperative, so the staff are treated well and treat the customers well! read more

What a BEAUTIFUL brew-house. It was so lovely inside, I wish I could come back here (we're out-of-towners). We both got flights of beer, and enjoyed the ambiance. Several tables got food and I wish we did too. We just weren't hungry! I would come back here next time I'm in Boston! read more

Recommend! Had a great time here celebrating a friend's birthday. The beers on tap were great and they had a varied selection - I'm a big fan of sour beers and was very happy they had one on tap! We happened to be there while they were doing a sing along! There was a piano player and song books about the bar and you could select any song in the book. There is also a menu of bar eats you can order from. My group only got the pretzel and it was pretty good. It came with three different choice of dippers. There was Mac and cheese walking around that looked AMAZING though. I'm coming for you Mac and cheese. Will return. read more

This place is cool -- the aesthetic is nice, high ceilings, rustic, shared farm table seating. Very nice staff. The pizza bagels and fries were delicious. Pretzel was okay and the nachos were just not nachos--they were tortilla chips w chicken and a side of cream sauce.. nobody in our group even took a bite :-/ Other than the the nachos, it was a good experience. Seems like a good place for groups and happy hour too. read more

Excellent food menu, fair beer. Truthfully the food itself is worth it! They make nearly everything and locally source all the ingredients. Any place that can offer me a whole30 solution at a brewery is a-ok my Book! read more

Fantastic atmosphere! A really cool combination of an old revolutionary flare with modern spacing and openness. It has great rustic details in the exposed brick, light fixtures, and paint details but is spacious and well lit. You can tell that if this place was really crowded it might be too loud for conversation but with a moderate crowd or in one of the out-cove booths it's perfect. The beers on tap are great and light, very drinkable but they could be a little colder. Since this place is just starting up I'm sure they will grow in selection and quality to be perfect. Tried the pizza bagel and lamb pie both were very good, great flavor though the pizza had more oil than I like but I think that was embracing the ratatouille inspiration for the flavor. Plus they have a philanthropic streak with #alesforals ad who doesn't love that!? Definitely worth checking out and keeping an eye out on this new place! It's going to be coming up in no time! read more

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Worst brewery I've been to in Boston so far. They overcharged me for drinks (which were only average tasting), and the place smelled like bleach. Would not recommend. read more

Great, reasonably priced food for an evening with friends. We called ahead and got seated in an enclosed room with direct access to the bar. It was a fun dinner experience! read more

We enjoyed Democracy Brewing. All four beers in the flight were delicious. We especially enjoyed the cherry sour. Our favorite choices in food were the cauliflower appetizer, chicken and waffle sandwich, and the DB burger (my DD wants to return just for the burger). The wait staff was so friendly despite being short handed. They had a hard time refilling water...maybe should just put a pitcher at the table. Hard times. read more

This spot is super cool. It has high ceilings and is quite spacious with plenty of seating. The ambience is rustic and industrial. The decor has lots of character. I came here on a Tuesday and sat at the bar. The bartender was awesome and very knowledgeable about the beer and food menu. While the beers were not hoppy enough for my preference, the beers were brewed with serious skill and care. And I like the pale ale enough to order a few. I met a friend here for happy hour. I ordered the pizza bagels. I ordered three half bagels, one of each of their options: Mozzarella and tomato, sausage and broccoli, and pineapple and ham. My friend ordered the pretzel bread. Everything was pretty good. I never find a place with pizza bagels, so it was nice to see that on the menu. While I enjoyed it, the bagels could have been softer and fresher. Regardless, this spot is awesome. I had a really fun time. I highly recommend coming here for drinks. Great place for a happy hour. read more

Democracy Brewing - Pizza bagels three ways. They were all pretty good but the sausage one was my favorite. - American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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