Great spot on a summer evening. There is not a lot of cover but the beers are cold. We got there around 5pm after finding the pedestrian walk way from Clarendon street. The scenic view of the Charles River and sail boats were a great pairing with our beers. The food truck selection was okay. I would prefer the pizza over the hummus to go with my beer. Would recommend. read more

This is a super fun spot on the esplanade. Came on a Saturday night around 7 and it was crowded. Was easy to get a drink though, no wait. Small selection of beers and a few other drinks. I tried a non alcoholic seltzer with hops in it. Was actually really good. You have to be 21 to enter but I think if you are under and with an adult they will let you in. Gorgeous views of the river. Fun place to come with friends for a night out. read more

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Fun place to go when friends are in town and looking for a brewski. I love their 4 packs to go as well.

Love this brewery. Love what it stands for. Even better that I took a stroll through the Esplanade by Charles River and got another sample of their great beers before I hit my flight back home. They didn't open until noon but the server unlocked the "throne depot" for me to use 1:2 hour early! You can't go wrong with an outdoor setting and the beautiful river views surrounding! Lots of walkers, sailboats and explorers in this park. read more

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Great beer and a very cool setup. The vibe is relaxed and perfect for enjoying a drink outdoors. Plenty of beer garden-style tables make it easy to grab a seat. Sitting right on the Esplanade with views of the Charles River adds to the experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. I tried two of the Juicy IPAs and both were excellent. A great spot to relax and enjoy good beer in a beautiful setting. I will definitely be back. read more

Night Shift Brewing Owl's Nest Esplanade - Exterior on a drizzly slow night. No lines! - Beer Gardens Near Me

I was at the Esplanade for a photoshoot, and my walk back I decided to stop by and try a brew. They had a decent amount of options, but this orange one stood out to me. It was honestly delicious and it took everything not to chug it down. The service was friendly and quick! I loved the ambiance of the place. The outdoor seating along the Charles is a beautiful spot with nice views. I was impressed with the amount of seating. And they had bathrooms, which I find a huge plus. I will be back (to either this one or one of the other locations). read more

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Enjoyed a night out at the night shift brewery on the esplanade! The location is truly perfect - on the water with beautiful scenery. We got a pizza at the food truck at the brewery and really enjoyed it. Their house wine and seltzer was also very delicious. Perfect for a night out with friends or date night! read more

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Good spot for an after work beer with a view of the Charles. Seating is very limited so be prepared to stand. They will close in the summer if it's really hot and humid so always check ahead to see if they're open. Don't fear the entrance line, every time I've been it always moves quickly. They usually have a food truck on site if you are hungry. read more

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What a cool spot. Having never been to The Espanade, this place just wow'ed me - and to have a beer garden literally right on site? With so much variety too? And perfectly charred pizzas made-to-order? Sign me the frick up dude. The vibes here are immaculate - most beautiful view I could have asked for. Pristine views of the water, plenty of space to socialize, quick and responsive service from all working here. If I lived in Boston, I tell you - I would be here all the time. My wallet is thankful I do not :) read more

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Not a beer drinker but am a fan of waterfront areas where you can hang with friends, imbibe some beverages, and eat tasty pizza. I've always passed by the Night Shift stop along the river in Brighton - this location offers the same set-up. Picnic tables, ID check-in at the entrance, beer on tap, Porta Potties, even a bike stand and, last but not least, a Si Cara pizza truck! Luckily we didn't have to wait too long before a table opened up for our group; there's space to stand if everything's taken. I loved the sparkling rose they have on their menu - didn't get the name but it was immensely drinkable and I'm not even a rose person. I was more interested in the pizza which tasted even better than when I had it at their actual restaurant. Really chewy dough, nice uniformly distributed toppings. Prices are definitely steep - pepperoni pie was $21, margherita I think $18. They also sell by the slice but those were sold out by the time we got there. Overall a very relaxing spot to while away a beautiful weekend afternoon. Just expect a bit of a wait for a table if you're with a large group. read more

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Came here shortly after noon on a Sunday and was surprised it wasn't busier, given the weather was pretty decent. Really cool spot along the riverfront. Our daughter had just fallen asleep in her wagon and we had been walking a couple miles and craved refreshment. Finding the entrance to the beer garden was a bit trickier than it should have been. The space is great, large outdoor space that is fenced in with plenty of tables, games, porta pottys, and waste bins. Seemed dog friendly since we saw a couple. Definitely a good spot to let the kids stretch their legs in a controlled manner. Beer selection was pretty good and service was quick. We grabbed a couple beers and while they mainly seem focused on hoppy beer they did offer a couple others. My wife really loved her hazy and my IPA was pretty good. Great little stop off to relax along the water. read more

Honestly a pretty cool spot. Limited seating so be prepared to stand for a bit. Beer options lean heavily towards IPAs (such is finr with me!) But I think a lot of other options are simply sold out. (This place was BUMPING when I came) Service was friendly and quick, even when the line got super long. Would love to come back and have a drink near the water read more

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Not bad! Especially on a nice day, you have a awesome view of the Charles. Drinks were about pub priced, maybe a dollar or two more. Porta-potties only, if that is a concern. There is food but we didn't get any cause it was a bit pricey. read more

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It's a nice little pop up outdoor brewery with a great view of the esplanade. Be aware that during busy hours there will usually be a long line to get in, I arrived at 7:20 pm on a Friday and waited 25 minutes to get in. So it wasn't a prohibitively long wait, just be aware before you go. It had porta potties and hand wash stations. read more

Night Shift Brewing Owl's Nest Esplanade - Beer Gardens Near Me

This pop-up was totally worth stopping at during our walk along the esplanade. The views of the river were fantastic and the ambiance was so pleasant. On a Sunday, the place was extremely busy and we were barely able to snag a picnic table (the tables are large, so if you're a small group, be prepared to share with another party). Not all of them had umbrellas either, so it was tough to get a spot in the shade. My friend got the Furth and my boyfriend and I both got the Lychee Papaya Hoot Hard Seltzer, which was fantastic. They also had a food truck onsite, but we didn't check it out. Would return though! read more

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Yup it's cool, it's scenic- have a drink in the park- beautiful views- lots of drink options. Both a beautiful view of scenery and endless people watching as it's on a running biking trail. Food truck that probably rotates... it's a spot you should visit. Definitely. And friendly servers even tho they may be busy they know how to get people in and out while still conversing and being nice! read more

Tiniest, minuscule, smallest, microscopic, miniature, teeny weeny pour of Red Prism wine. Served in a teeny weeny thin plastic 4OZ cup for $10.75 An utter waste of money. read more

A solid place for a good beer right by the esplanade river. It's a very relaxing environment and there's a lot of picnic benches to sit on. I'm not even a big beer person, but the beer here was worth coming again. The service was great too, and they have good recommendations. read more

Really cute spot to grab some drinks and hang outside with friends. It's a completely outdoor area with picnic tables and string lights right next to the river. Very casual spot with a few foot trucks for munchies. They had a great selection of beers and two seltzer options that were gluten free. The service was friendly. read more

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went last night, cute and fun place on the esplanade! Got red wine and it was yum, and pretty crowded. 4 stars bc they ran out of water but overall fun cute beer garden read more

This is a nice cute vibe if you're out in the esplanade. They have pretty good beers but not many options for food. They take card and there is limited seating. But there are standing tables available and the overall place is cute. read more

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definitely pricey and cute use more seating but on a nice night this is such a cute place to be. the river was lovely and so many people were out with their dogs i loved it read more

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We stopped by this brewery after we were walking along the esplanade enjoying the beautiful day. We each got the Blue Comet and loved it. The employee that helped us was kind and chatted about Boston with us. It was very popular with young millennials and is a cool place to hang out on a Saturday. Our only issue was that we wished there was more seating available because it was pretty limited. read more

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Such a fun summer time experience especially right on the Charles! There's a bunch of options, I got the whirlpool, but that's because I didn't realize they had a cider! There is a food truck stationed there and I highly recommend. We got a few tater tot orders and I got the roasted mushroom tacos. The order comes with two tacos and they were delish. read more

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You can't beat the view. Sitting between the river and the Boston skyline. The beer selection is outstanding with over a dozen beers on draft. And the on-site food truck makes perfect snacks to pair with it. Beers are going to run you about $8-9 a beer. The biggest negative is there are limited numbers of tables with shade (limited numbers of tables in general). I'm not sure why they don't invest in more umbrellas. If we had shade we would have stayed longer and bought twice as much. Overall, I'd highly recommend. read more

Night Shift Brewing Owl's Nest Esplanade - a glass of beer on a wooden table - Beer Gardens Near Me

Used to love this place, but they just reduced the size of their cups without changing prices. $9 for a 12-oz beer is overpriced.

Such a shame that a nice place was ruined by such terrible service. The staff here was nothing but rude. They made wrong and questionable assumptions about my group which were upsetting and enough to warrant me never returning to this location. Deeply disappointed. On my way out while trying to unlock my bike I was even told to "get better friends." I respect and support my friends and was shocked to be told this. Every criticism they made of my party was unfounded and rude. We respected the staff throughout our time and were met with horrible comments even after we had left the venue. I have never experienced something like this before. It is very sad to me that people would go so out of their way to be mean. What is the point?Would not recommend this place at all!!! Definitely just pack a picnic and go to the esplanade - it is much nicer! Unless you want to be insulted for no reason... read more