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    Distraction & Democracy Beer Garden

    3.7 (14 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Brandi K.

    Wanted to check out a market that was supposed to be in this space, but when we arrived it was dead and empty. The bartender told us the market folks rescheduled at the last minute, then offered beers on the house for our trouble. It's a great location with views of the Sam Adams brewery and Faneuil Hall. Super affordable drinks if you were to pay for them, and a great chill place to sit down with friends or enjoy on your own. Staff was incredible. Big props to those ladies holding it down!

    Mylinh V.

    Fun beer garden near the Boston city hall. There is a great view of Faneuil Hall Visitor Center. Not too crazy busy with people when we went so it felt very low key. The service was very quick and friendly here. I tried the Koko Melon Kölsch which was very interesting! There are tons of other great options on tap to try! They have so many fun flavors!

    Maddie V.

    Distraction and democracy is two different breweries who teamed up to make this great beer garden right by Faneuil Hall. It's in such a great location and directly overlooks the hall. In the garden area there's an assortment of couches and tables where you can claim a spot with the beer of your choice. If it's a sunny day in Boston this is for sure a spot to check out if your just looking to sit down and relax with a delicious brew.

    Julianne W.

    Cute vibe, very casual and easy place for a beer. Great for people watching over Faneuil Hall, and perfect for a nice night out!

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    Beer was good but porta-potty was disgraceful. No TP--bring your own tissues. Try the workers beer but don't use facilities

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    12 dollars for a little plastic cup of beer. Tasted skunked I think the kegs sat out. Left after one.

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    3.9(703 reviews)
    0.7 miWaterfront, South Boston
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    Great lively spot with excellent variety!…read more Trillium is such a fun spot to meet up with people. The atmosphere is definitely loud, but it has a great, lively energy that makes for a fun night out. One of the best parts about this brewery is that they distill their own spirits, so you have plenty of great options even if you aren't in the mood for beer. They don't offer traditional flights, but you can ask for two half-pours (about 5 oz each) to try a couple of different things. Here is what we tried: Out of This World: This mixed drink tasted like an upscale mai tai. It was beautifully cloudy and made with real passion fruit puree. Delicious! Coffee Pot & Kettle Stout: Absolute creamy goodness. This was my personal favorite, though I usually lean toward stouts anyway. Fort Point IPA (with Citra): My husband is the big IPA lover, and I usually attempt a taste with a lot of apprehension since I don't care for super hoppy beers. However, this one was surprisingly good! It felt more like a fruity, juicy hazy IPA. The listed pine notes were very subtle and gave it a really nice, balanced finish.

    Great beer selection, solid food options and an excellent staff…read more Interior space was quite crowded with minimal to no space at the tables and bar...even on a Monday early evening. I would expect the outdoor space would come in handy once the weather warms up. Conveniently located right off of Seaport Blvd. surrounded by some other good food and dessert options. Lots of parks in the area, including Fan Pier Park, which offers some spectaculay views of the Boston Skyline...particularly after dark. Metered Street Parking was actually manageable, especially in the later post 6-pm midweek hours in the Fort Hill Square Area. Meters are in effect through 8pm with a 2-hour maximum, so if you arrive after 6pm and feed the meter until 8pm, you are all set for the night! The South Station (Red) T Station is also nearby. Both options are a short walk to Fan Pier Park. There are also lots of garages available in the immediate area as well.

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    3.9(984 reviews)
    0.7 miWaterfront, South Boston
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    I came here last night with my friend after an event in the Seaport area. We went around 8:30 pm…read morewhich meant street parking was free and thankfully we found one around the corner a few feet away. They do offer outdoor seating but given that it was slightly drizzling and extremely windy, we stayed inside. We sat at the bar and I ordered Nick's world famous cocktail ($18) while she ordered the afterglow ($20). Nick's was a little thick and almost had the consistency of a puree. It was not too strong or sweet but still fruity tasting. Instead of a garnish, there was a picture of a Nick clothe pinned to the side. We weren't too hungry, so we ordered a couple of small plates: the tuna tartare and the feta 2.0. This place is actually perfect for snacking / light meals since their menu is a modern take on "Meze," or small shareable plates (think tapas). The tuna tartare was incredible. The fish, cucumbers and tomatoes tasted very fresh, but the star of the show was definitely the sauce which I think was a mixture of ponzu, togarashi, and cilantro tzatziki. It was spicy, but slightly creamy, but very herby and light. I loved that the pita chips were crispy; they paired well with the dish and they brought out a good ratio of chips to tartare. The feta cheese was also good. It was wrapped in crispy phyllo and topped with honey and sesame seeds. The honey provided a slight sweetness but not enough to overpower the salty and sharp taste of the fresh feta. This plate does not come with anything which was kind of odd so we asked for pita on the side. I wish we had asked for warm pita, or baked pita because it was a little dry. I was impressed with the flavors and quality of each dish as well as the attention of the servers and staff. There's a relaxed vibe as the lights are dim and interior design is classy.

    The food was great. Bigger portions than we initially thought! The server told us to order 2-3 per…read moreperson... either we misunderstood her or other people have larger appetites. Not a vegan friendly restaurant. One of us is vegan so I called ahead and asked if they had any vegan options. They said yes, and that the server would help us pick out items. The server did not help at all and was not willing to make substitutions, etc. Ambiance was cool. If you're going in the summertime around the evening, it's fun to sit outside!

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    4.6(7 reviews)
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    I thought this was a great outdoor beer garden. It's clean, not too busy, and centrally located. I…read moreenjoyed some chips from El Jefes and a beer from Harpoon. I arrived at 5:30 on a Thursday evening and found a table no problem. It did get busier at 6:00. There were a couple DJs performing. They provided a vibe for sure, but nothing too crazy or too loud which I appreciated.

    I've walked past the Harpoon beer garden all the time and always thought it was worth checking out…read moreas a summertime post-work activity. As a non-beer drinker, all I can say is they have a number of Harpoon beers on tap, as well as a hard cider that I am fond of, and for sustenance, they have a taco truck that I kept seeing people carry away nachos from. The one downside is that it is super LOUD from the performance stage at one end of the seating area. I am begging whoever organizes the performances to turn down the mic just a little. At some point, the live performances switched to a DJ which made the volume a bit more tolerable but my watch was still picking up dangerous decibel levels. We grabbed a table that was the furthest from the stage and I was still hoarse at the end of the night from shouting at my friend across the table. They have some reserved/standing only tables closer to the beer/food at the other end that might be quieter but we came on a Thursday and of course everything was packed. If you're looking to have a semi-quiet conversation, definitely go elsewhere in the park. But this pop up is a good choice if you just want to hang with friends, drink beer, and eat tacos. If you need to use a restroom, pro tip to use the AMC across the street.

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