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    Start Line Brewing

    4.3 (116 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Hop load citra
    Brian G.

    After reading other reviews of Start Line I felt compelled to add to the collection. Went around 5:30 on a Saturday night and it was fairly busy but not packed by any means (perhaps dry January slowing them down a bit?). Overall the building has a barn-like quality and is clean and spacious inside. It was a seat yourself and order everything at the corner of the bar kind of place. You just need to know your table number so the runner knows where to deliver your food. Apparently all the cooler drinks (nonalcoholic) are the same price so we just told them we needed 3 and grabbed what we needed for the kids. Beers were decent and their logo is probably one of the coolest in the industry. The food was about as good as it gets at a brewpub. I had the beef on weck. Flavor was spot on, beef was a little overcooked and dry but the au jus was tasty and helped moisten the sandwich up a notch. The giant pretzel with beer cheese was pretty epic and definitely one of the highlights. The fries were also really palatable. My daughter made short work of her caesar salad and felt it was actually one of the better ones she's had. I see comments about how the staff here aren't that friendly and I don't really understand them. I mean, they didn't kiss our asses but they were professional, attentive and in constant motion. Not really sure what some yelpers are looking for at these types of establishments but I found them to be on par with most brewpubs I visit. I don't spend much time in Hopkington, but wouldn't hesitate to stop back in here if I'm up that way again!

    Comfortable seating
    Linda R.

    Great brewery in a super location and food is terrific. Lots of beers on tap, large space for indoor or outdoor dining. The outdoor space is in the back of the brewery in the green house. Live music many weekends. Food is varied with great burgers, BBQ, onion rings. I see families, friends and couples all enjoying this great spot. Only negative is ordering. You have to go to the cash register to order beers and food. Food is delivered to your table but if you need another beer...up you go to the register. Moral of the story? Get your second beer before the food arrives as the line to order can be lengthy. Big open parking lot with more spaces out back.

    Whitney D.

    I was soo happy to finally make it to Start Line Brewery. I came two days after doing the Boston Marathon so. It felt right to celebrate with a beer from here. I had their special Marathon beer which was tasty. The cans for this beer are also pretty cool. I went just as they were opening so luckily it was not crowded at all. But, as even just a few min passed by I saw quite a few people roll on through. This brewery is pretty big. It has different seating areas. There is a fully indoor space, an out door space that is covered and then a little area with a fire pit that is totally outside and then another like inclosed outdoor area. The staff here is for the most part nice. I did not interact with them really as I did not order food just one beer. They have a small area for their gift shop which has a nice selection of items though I do wish they had more hat variation selection. I would deff come back here to try the food and other beers of theirs. I recommend coming here either alone or with a group. This seemed to be, at least when I was there a great afterwork spot to come with groups of co-workers and friends.

    It's not a sit down and be waited on kind of place. Approach the cashier, place your order and provide the table number (displayed with large numbers on each table), I went there by myself on a Saturday night for dinner. Partly due to their description of their Fish n' Chips meal, I decided to give it. go. It was pretty good, but the size of the fish was disappointing. A few hours later and I'm hungry again! Great place for drinks, but I'm not sure about dinners/lunches. The size of the fish, however, isn't enough to dissuade me of giving the place another go.

    Chicken sandwich, no bun
    Rick M.

    This brewery is big league! Beautiful building in a beautiful area. Nice clean seating and friendly service. About 7-8 different hazy IPAs on tap but also a few ales sours and stouts. I tried their go-to Hop Load hazy and it was pretty damn good. I usually dig a good Galaxy hop as well and they happened to have the Spacey Hazy with galaxy hops. I really liked that one. It had a nice, spicey little kick. Great mix of people. You have young couples, old grandparents. Families with toddlers. Very inclusive and welcoming environment, I think anyone would feel welcome and comfortable here. Food selection is fairly limited, just burgers and salads but the grilled chicken sandwich was good. No complaints. If you are looking for a nicer brewery, not something in an old industrial building that also serves food. This is your place.

    Nachos!
    Amanda C.

    This is my new favorite brewery. Recently renovated I believe Start Line has a large amount of space for activities, but be sure to get here early to grab a seat as I went on a Saturday night and we had to be on the prowl to snipe a table. They have a good selection of beers here, I had gotten the Dark Chocolate Stout and the Hazelnut Cold Brew Coffee Stout which were amazing (I preferred the coffee one). I topped off the night with the Honey Ritual Pale Ale which I also enjoyed. Really the highlight of my night though was their nachos because I am constantly on the hunt for a good pile of nachos - which appear simple to do, but are often done poorly. The nachos had toppings THROUGH AND THROUGH and even when we got to the bottom of the pile - there was no slacking in the toppings to chip ratio. Four of us finished the nachos, but the plate could feed five for sure, and six plus if you're going to get more food. We ordered ours with Pulled Pork which was angelic. Can't wait to come back here and grab some gear as well, as their turtle logo really speaks to me.

    Matt S.

    Really great beer and food, fun atmosphere and outdoor patio and they have extras seating room with gamers. What more could you ask for?!

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    Great staff wonderful atmosphere very good barbecue had a great time I would like to go back real soon.

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    Fun place. Great vibe and food and beer do not disappoint!!! Had great time here with the family.

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    This place is super fun. Food and beer are good. They have great indoor space and awesome hybrid space and outdoor.

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    Good mix of beer styles. Chicken sandwiches are legit. Huge space, at times too kid friendly so pro/con depending on why you're going.

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    Fun local spot to hear music, drink beer and eat. Wish there was more seating in the area inside where the musicians play.

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