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Harpoon Brewery

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Seaport District, Boston

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Harpoon Brewery

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Ranked #1 for pretzels in Boston
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"Harpoon gives one of the best brewery tours I have ever been on."(14 Tips)
"The "wait" is in the brew hall with great beer and pretzels."(6 Tips)
"FREE tastings every weekday"(8 Tips)
"The IPA cheese sauce is amazing on the fresh loaf of pretzel."(6 Tips)

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Jonathan SullivanMarch 26, 2013
They only serve beer and pretzels, but that's more than enough to make this a must-visit location next time I'm in Boston. Staff is friendly and barkeeps are more than happy to share Harpoon history.
Justin GianninotoJuly 21, 2017
Delicious pretzels with all sorts of dipping sauce, incredible beer selection, including some that haven't been released yet. Fun, informative tour for $5. Check out the outdoor area with corn hole!
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Gianna NebbiaMarch 2, 2015
The tour is great... It costs 5$ and you can take as many samples as you can drink in 20 mins... So a lot. Get a pretzel
Katie TuohyOctober 24, 2016
The UFO Flight was excellent. My favorite was the UFO Raz. The pretzels are HUGE. The peanut-butter for the dessert pretzel is incredible.
Erin FaySeptember 1, 2018
Great selection of draft beers and the pretzel with beer cheese is amazing! We didn’t have time for the tour, but hear that’s also great. Will definitely be back!
Virginia L.May 11, 2014
Specialty flights are the way to go, and the pretzels are delicious! Well worth the wait to get in, but if you arrive in the afternoon you may not get in to a tour.
Erik CintronMay 24, 2019
What a fun brewery. It’s gigantic. And do the flights great giant parking spot. Make sure to get the flights. Get the pretzel it is everything. Any sauce u choose your winning!
Alexa Jane BrooksMarch 18, 2015
Big selection of delicious beer. Fun set up. Good windows and lighting. Perfect for outings with friends!
Megan McDonaldNovember 12, 2018
Harpoon Brewery does small group tours all year round. It can be difficult to get to on public transportation so I'd recommend a taxi or Uber if you don't have a car with you. The Harpoon UFO is best!
Katie TuohyOctober 24, 2016
Excellent prices and the tour is laid back and fun while being informative. I would definitely go again!
Greg DoughertyJanuary 3, 2015
One of two Harpoon breweries in the US. Try a pretzel made with spent grains from the brewery's tanks.
Men's Health MagOctober 2, 2014
At this craft giant best known for its UFO Hefeweizen, you can fill up your glass during the tour with samples that include green, unfermented IPA. Read more
Maarten MarkusDecember 3, 2014
Tours are worth it! Abundant free samples and nice talk about the history of this great Boston Brewery. Also, you must try the bagels. Especially the one with IPA sauce.
Prof. G.July 23, 2013
Just great. Nice walk from S. Station along waterfront. $5 for unlimited tasting for 20mins. Beer garden has flights and yummy/filling variety pretzels.
BU TodaySeptember 27, 2013
For a $5 donation to charity, you get to see the working facility & sample unfiltered beer right from a giant vat. At tour’s end, use your souvenir glass to try all the beer you want at the mini-bar. Read more
Annie MullsMay 31, 2013
Hot as shweaty bawls in here....no air conditioning!?? Its a 90 degree day in Boston...Get it ogether, Harpoon!! The only redeeming quality tonight is the parmesan pretzel with marinara...phenomenal.
Lynn MooreJuly 28, 2017
The outdoor space was fun with games and tents and tables. The selection of beer was good. The pretzels looked great, though we did not have any.
Jay PorterJuly 6, 2014
Perhaps I just caught them all on a good day, but the staff members here are honestly some of the friendliest in Boston. Nice work, Harpoon!
Anonymous, since 2018June 14, 2021
Definitely worth a visit or two or more, especially if you’re a beer fan. The only negative is that the location is not the easiest to get to if you don’t own a car so plan ahead.
Lindsay WilliamsAugust 26, 2016
My boyfriend and I tried all three flights. The UFO flight was my favorite and the UFO R.A.Z is soooo good! The pretzels are also yummy!
Dan BrownAugust 10, 2014
You don't need to do the tour, just find a seat and the table and indulge in Harpoon's finest. Their on-site beer hall has seasonal beers that aren't sold in stores, either. Pretzels are legendary.
Ruben Van NieuwenhuyseAugust 2, 2016
Great Brewery tour for $5! You can taste all the flavors and the guides are willing to answer all your questions.
Helene LOctober 30, 2016
The tour was great and we loved the fun atmosphere. The free tasting during the tour was also great. If you don't drink beer, they have cider too.
Alana KaySeptember 21, 2017
What a place, fantastic tour hosts who are very knowledgeable so you learn a lot and of course great beers!
Vatche ArabianApril 25, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Amazing beer, and some great brews not found anywhere else.
C LoNovember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get a flight of the pilot beers (not distributed anywhere else) or the speciality beers (chalk handles). Or get a beer cocktail of the raspberry and chocolate stout!
Campbell BirdSeptember 29, 2014
Tour involves free tastings at the end. Make sure to try any seasonal a or specials while they're free so you know what you want before having to start paying for drinks.
Cole KennedyDecember 28, 2016
Hell of a fun way to kill an afternoon, and the brewery tour isn't necessary. Just come, drink, and try the pretzels.
Eric OApril 28, 2013
They offer three different flights consisting of four 4-oz samples: an IPA flight, a UFO flight, and specialty flight including some rare pilot batches.
Jeff ColwellAugust 7, 2019
This was one of the highlights of my Boston trip. This place is so cool. Do a flight and don’t pass on the pretzel.
Andrew CAugust 23, 2017
Huge area for hanging out/eating/drinking with fancy pretzels and beers!! Tour itself is basic and like any other brewery ($5 for this tour FYI)
David HeiserNovember 13, 2017
Crazy line but worth the wait. Really good selection on tap. I really liked the Nana’s Nightcap stout.
Jacob SloanSeptember 27, 2013
Try the Pilot Series flight while you wait in the tasting room. You'll get a chance to try almost everything else during the rapid fire tasting in the middle of the brewery tour.
Andrew HogueApril 14, 2014
Fill a couple growlers straight from the tap, then T over to the north end to grab some pizza, then sit outside and have the best summer afternoon ever.
Kristin TangelApril 9, 2014
They stopped doing the free tastings when the beer hall opened, but you can still buy tix for the brewery tour. The pretzels are made with spent barley from the beer making!
Bobby KennedyDecember 10, 2018
Tour is pretty standard, as tours go, but they let you sample essentially everything on tap, which is nice. Get a pretzel at the bar afterwards.
Jon DarveauJune 3, 2015
This is a fun, vibrant brewery with really great beers. A bit off the beaten path, but worth the visit if you like their beers.
Ryan AxfordJanuary 2, 2013
Best tour period. You stand in a bar, listen to music, and drink as much free beer as possible. Try asking for the truffle shuffle and apple pie - you won't be disappointed.
Shawn CDecember 26, 2014
The staff is great. We stayed until 5pm on a weekday. They made the place spotless while we finished our Leviathan brew...my fav of all I tasted.
Meg BermanDecember 6, 2018
Harpoon gives one of the best brewery tours I have ever been on. Order the giant pretzel with your beer of choice in the beer hall, post-tour.
PaulMarch 8, 2015
A good time was had by all at the St Patricks day celebration. Lots of great beer and pretzels for all.
StefanieJanuary 31, 2013
Great atmosphere, great harpoon regular and special selection and the best pretzels I've ever had. Also try their root beer and Green iced tea - both fantastic.
Kathryn PurvisJanuary 10, 2014
Try a beer flight! They have a couple different options available. Great way to get a little taste of everything. Then eat some delicious pretzels!
ThrillistJune 11, 2013
That's right, 20 beers on tap, including rare brews from their "10-barrel pilot system" that you can't get anywhere else. Read more
gabkashOctober 28, 2014
Great beer! You also get to sample all the beer you want at the end of the tour (which is only 5 bucks!)
Chad MolenMarch 13, 2016
Great place to pull up a stool and spend an early evening at. I love that there are whole flights for just the IPA.
Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018
Harpoon gives on of the best brewery tours I have ever been on. Order the giant pretzel with your beer of choice in the beer hall post tour.
UntappdSeptember 21, 2012
This little brewery is now served all over the country and has 2 breweries (one here and on in Windsor, VT). Take the tour and enjoy some free samples!
Greg StearnsJune 12, 2013
The new beer hall is a huge improvement from the old tasting room. Take the tour and enjoy the tasting after! This is a seaport must!
Mwaki MagotswiOctober 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Grab a pretzel with your pint, make it salty. Also, avoid the regular beers and explore the limited batch brews. If you can, come to an x-night event, much fun

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