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Brewing & drinking beer since 2013

Explore our signature brews, all crafted on-site at Cambridge Brew House. Each pint, from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts, embodies our dedication to the micro-brewing cause.

Parker's Pint

Best bitter 4.5%.

Night Porter

Porter 4.5%.

Misty River

Pale ale 4.2%.

King's Parade

Best bitter 3.8%.

Vanesa's Chocolate Orange

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Boston Brew Tours

Drink in the beer history and culture of Boston and Cambridge! Boston Brew Tours provides daily beer adventures to the region’s top breweries and brewpubs. From Pilsners to Stouts, Boston Brew Tours' beer geeks will introduce guests to award-winning beers of all styles and favors. Each tour includes a tasting and an in-depth analysis of over 15 different beers, a beer and food pairing lunch plus round-trip transportation. Check out their website for more information!

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cambrewingco

Cool Beer, Crazy People, or Vice Versa since 1989. 🍻 Brewpub in #CambMA focusing on seasonal, locally-sourced food. Our patio is OPEN!

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Brewery Tours combine easy-listening tuition, beer tasting and a lot of fun for groups such as corporate parties and Stag Do’s.

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What happens on the day for Cambridge Brewery Tours?

On arrival at your Brewery, your group will be greeted by your event host who will take you on a journey from hop to tankard with an informal and educational Brewery Tour that reveals the secrets of how your favourite tipple is made. These events include tastings of several beers, with the chance to meet the producers and experts behind the labels. Your tour can last up to an hour, and you’ll learn about the art of producing the finest brews, see and learn about every aspect of the Brewery and taste a few of the final products. Tours can even include a delicious hot lunch at the local pub – turning an informative visit into a great day out.

Who is Cambridge Brewery Tours for?

Incredibly popular as part of a fun-filled Stag Weekend, or as a stand-alone event with your work colleagues, our Cambridge Brewery Tours can cater for various group sizes, requirements and budgets.

Location Information

Located just outside of Cambridge, we can provide a return minibus transfer for your group from £10pp. Please ask for a quote upon enquiring.

Pricing, times and duration for Cambridge Brewery Tours

Tours start from £30pp for an hour and from £39pp to include a hot pub lunch. Minimum Group Size: 6x

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5 Top Breweries to Visit in Boston

Check out Boston’s lively brewery scene at these classic and new establishments.

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The Cambridge Brewing Co., which opened in 1989, serves at least 10 styles of beer on tap, and the options are constantly changing.

The Samuel Adams Brewery is a top destination for beer lovers who visit Boston , but by no means should it be the only one. With brand-new spots and established favorites, the Hub has something brewing for everyone. Here are some of the best places to sample a local beer.

Samuel Adams Brewery

There are probably very few bars in Boston that don't serve Samuel Adams beer on tap or by the bottle these days. After all, it's a brand that has become almost synonymous with the city, at least in many beer drinkers' minds. Owner Jim Koch was at the forefront of the craft brewing craze in the 1980s. He started brewing a lager in his kitchen all those years ago and today his company is beyond successful. Nina Senatore, guest experience ambassador at T he Lenox Hotel, says, "Sam Adams provided the momentum for the local craft beer movement in Boston."

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Fans can head to Jamaica Plain to take a free one-hour tour at the Samuel Adams Brewery to learn the history of the brand, see how the beer is made, then enjoy samples at the end. Keith Loveless, head concierge at T he Langham, Boston , says it's worth a visit. "They do a good job. It's outside the city, so it's a little work to get to." No food is served at the brewery, but there are restaurants located near the building.

Tours are offered Monday through Saturday, and tickets are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. A $2 donation, which goes to a local charity, is requested.

Harpoon Brewery

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Nicholas MacDonald, head concierge at Hotel Commonwealth , says that while Sam Adams is probably the most popular brewery tour in town, visitors shouldn't miss the Harpoon Brewery . "In the summertime, when you're down by the water, drinking a beer, you can't really go wrong with that," he says.

Harpoon was another brewery ahead of the curve when the craft beer craze hit. In the late 1980s, three friends who loved European beers started their brewery in what is now Boston's bustling Seaport District. The venue offers a full selection of fresh Harpoon beers, along with pretzels to snack on with your brew. If you have time, you can also take a tour of the brewery.

The Harpoon Beer Hall is open daily. Brewery tours are offered daily at various hours. Tickets are $5. You'll learn about the brewing process, then taste a range of freshly brewed Harpoon and UFO beers.

Trillium Brewing Co.

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This company started out small in 2013 in the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston and has since skyrocketed to beer fame, earning a long list of awards and accolades. It opened a second location in nearby Canton, which is much larger. For summer 2017, the brewery has also been tapped to operate a beer garden at the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway .

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The Fort Point spot is tiny and can be easy to miss, even with a sign pointing the way to the entrance. Visitors can't drink here, but they can purchase 32- or 64-ounce growlers, 16-ounce cans and 750-milliliter bottles to go. Since this is where the brewers test new recipes and sell them, a loyal fan base is willing to stand in line to get them. If you can't wait for a taste, Row 34 restaurant next door usually serves Trillium on tap.

For those who want to sit down and enjoy a Trillium beer at the source, the Canton location (about 20 miles outside of Boston) has a taproom where visitors can sample whatever is fresh. No food is served, but food trucks are parked outside on the weekends. While there are no tours, the space has an open-air design, so you can see most areas of the brewery, including the production floor.

Trillium Brewing Co.'s Fort Point location is open Monday through Saturday, while the Canton location is open daily.

Dorchester Brewing Co.

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A newcomer on the scene when it opened in 2016, the Dorchester Brewing Co. has a creative and fun approach to beer and its production. The taproom features a 20-line tap system, with house beers served alongside local brewing partners and regional collaborators. Visitors can order a tasting flight or get a full pint and even take some fresh beer to go. There are games like Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots if you want to goof around, and while the brewery doesn't serve a full menu, it sells snacks and appetizers and partners with food trucks most weekends. Patrons can also bring in their own food or even order delivery if they want.

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The taproom is open Tuesday through Sunday. The brewery plans to start offering tours this summer.

Cambridge Brewing Co.

Just across the Charles River from Boston is the Cambridge Brewing Co. , which opened in 1989, making it the oldest brewpub in the area. Visitors can expect at least 10 styles of beer on tap, and the options are constantly changing. While it offers classic beers made with just water, malt, hop and yeast, the brewers here love to experiment. The brewery is famed for its Belgian-style beer. The brewers also have created wood-aged beers and use microflora to enhance flavors. They even tried a sake-beer hybrid.

The pub's menu has classics like pizzas and burgers, but those burgers are grass-fed and come from local farms, while the pizza dough is made fresh daily using the brewery's spent grain and fresh beer. The kitchen changes the menu seasonally, using as many local ingredients as possible.

The brewpub is open daily.

To experience more of what Boston has to offer, check out the U.S. News Travel guide .

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Beer tastings & tours in cambridge.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
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• Beer Tastings & Tours
• Up to 1 hour
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• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

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Eat, Drink & Explore Cambridge​

Craft beer tour, a great day out and not just for beer geeks.

Are you a beer geek or just like a nice craft beer? Then this tour is right up your palette! On our 4-hour Craft Beer Tour, you will visit a beer shop, local breweries and meet the brewers, pair delicious local produce and fine ales on our bespoke tastings created by our head foodie

Meet Your Local Guide

• I'm from a small village in the Netherlands and via Cape Town I ended up in Cambridge. 
• You can wake me up any time for Asian and Italian food !
• Mill Road is where I like to hang out. Local shops and excellent restaurants and bars. 

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What they say.

We attended the Cambridge Food tour and had a fabulous time. The food was delicious, there was a great variety, we were absolutely stuffed by the end, and we learned a lot of Cambridge history along the way. Our guide was lovely and did a fantastic job of making the tour interactive and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

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250+ REAL ALES, CIDERS & CRAFT BEERS

Available across 7 great venues

CALVERLEY'S BREWERY

Small batch brewery and tap room in the heart of Cambridge. Founded by two brothers in 2014, Brewing a diverse range of beer inspired by the worlds eclectic beer styles. Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm

THE CAMBRIDGE BLUE

One of Cambridge’s enduring institutions; generations of happy customers. Multi-CAMRA-Award-Winning Freehouse. Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-11pm

THE BLUE MOON

CAMRA Young Members Pub of the Year 2020 & City Community Pub of the Year 2020 A wide variety of craft beer, Pizza and loads of spirits.

Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 2pm-midnight, Thu 2pm-1am, Fri&Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-10.30pm.

Independently run craft beer and ale house with hidden garden and the best burgers in town!

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat Midday to 11pm, Sun Midday to 5pm

THE GELDART

We are a back street pub in central Cambridge. We offer cask ales, draught beers, fine wines, whiskies and rums alongside innovative ‘hot rock’ meals and home cooked pub specials.

Opening Hours: Mon Closed, Tue-Thu 5-11pm, Fri 5pm-late, Sat 12pm-late

THE PETERSFIELD

With its relaxed décor, tempting menu and friendly service, the Petersfield is ideal for all social occasions, from a meal out with the family to a relaxing pint at the end of the week.

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12-11pm, Sat 11am- 11pm and Sunday 12pm -9 pm.

THE KINGSTON

Newly re-opened in early March and back to it's roots as a traditional free house and 'proper pub'

Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 11.30am-11pm, Fri & Sat 11.30am-late

MONDAY 24th to SATURDAY 29th JUNE 2024

About the 4th Cambridge Beer Quarter

After the success of our first ever joint beer festival back in May 2022 and winter festival in November, we are back with our annual  summer Cambridge Beer Quarter!

It will be taking place between the 24th and 29th June and throughout the week there will be a myriad of different events, tap takeovers, meet the brewers, music, food and so much more!

This time we are also adding a seventh venue, The newly re-opened Kingston Arms to the tour. Each venue brings something completely different to the table. Scroll down to see THE LIST OF EVENTS and when and where they will be happening.

What’s more is, with your help, we can raise vital funds for local charities.

More information on each charity can be found below. All money raised across the seven venues will be pooled and divided equally to the charities.

For the full list of beers and ciders that will be available check out the BEER LIST below.

Keep an eye on this website for updates and on the individual pubs websites and social media.

If you have a question drop us a note in the contact form below or message us with #cambeerquarter

Our Charities

The pubs and where to find them:.

Be sure to pick up a programme and get a stamp in it from every venue. Once complete you can be entered into our prize draw for great prizes!

See all of the events taking place across the six venues throughout the week, colour coded to the pubs colour on the map above.

THE BEER LIST -COMING SOON!

See tasting notes for all of the beers/ciders we expect ot have on sorted by location:.

1 = Blue Moon, 2 = The Alex, 3 = The Geldart, 4 = Calverley's, 5 = The Petersfield 6 = The Kingston and 7 = Cambridge Blue Please note: not all beers will be available at all sessions.

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If you wish to contact us, please use the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Links to all the pubs, our sponsors, charities and friends

Something to look forward to

Arthur rank hospice, cambridge food bank, the kite trust, the sick children's trust, cam valley forum, petersfield area community trust.

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"It was a birthday gift to remember. Awesome choices, plenty of time to explore and enjoy the other options available. Our guide was very knowledgeable and I have made changes in what we look for in beers as well as how we drink it - always in a glass. Fun and cool"

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"The tour was great from beginning to end. Mark was an awesome guide. Perfect man for our group. We really enjoyed his knowledge of beer and history. All the brewery stops were good, but Bantam Cider was my favorite. Will definitely be back!"

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"This tour was a great way to experience the city of Boston and see what various types of beer it has to offer. The tour guide was very informative and made the overall experience fun and enjoyable. Plus, who doesn't like to sample 15-18 beers in under 6 hours? Will definitely recommend this tour to friends!"

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