Find Beer Gardens in Boston
In Boston, pop-up beer gardens have become more popular in recent years. Whether it’s the Rose Kennedy Greenway or the Charles River Esplanade, you can find pop-up beer gardens in some of the best places in Boston. If you’re looking for a nice area to sit down with friends to have beer, wine, cider, or even mixed drinks, we have a list of pop-up beer gardens in the Boston, Brookline, Somerville and Cambridge areas.
Beer & Wine Events
Here is a schedule of when beer gardens are open, and any special events occurring:
Events for June
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City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Sundays)

Sundays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway
Events for June
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Thursdays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway

Boston Calling Block Party (Thursday) @ Dewey Square
Events for June
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Glow in the Park @ Rose Kennedy Greenway

City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Fridays)
Events for June
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City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Sundays)

Sundays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway
Events for June
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Thursdays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway

Boston Calling Block Party (Thursday) @ Dewey Square
Events for June
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City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Fridays)

CX Summer Nights
Events for June
19th

City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Sundays)

Sundays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway
Events for June
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Events for June
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Events for June
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Thursdays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway

Boston Calling Block Party (Thursday) @ Dewey Square

CX Summer Nights – June
Events for June
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City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Sundays)

Sundays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway
Events for June
27th
Events for June
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Events for June
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Events for June
30th

Thursdays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway

Boston Calling Block Party (Thursday) @ Dewey Square
Events for July
3rd

City Winery @ Dewey Square, Greenway (Sundays)

Sundays @ Trillium Garden on the Greenway
Best Beer Gardens in Boston
From the banks of the Charles River, to Downtown Boston, here are the parks and places with seasonal pop-up beer gardens in the Boston area (updated for 2022). Before going to a beer garden, be sure to check the weather, and the hours of operation.
Night Shift Owl’s Nest pop-up beer garden in Allston is located right by the Charles River and typically has food trucks on-site.
Trillium’s Greenway location offers a fantastic vibe, located in downtown Boston under shaded trees, and food trucks.
The Esplanade has a Night Shift location, which is a popular beer garden under shaded trees with awesome views of the Charles River and Cambridge.
The Anchor is a beer garden located in Charlestown Naval Shipyard Park. It is vibrant beer garden with great decor, food options, waterfront views and occasionally live music.
Trillium’s Fenway beer garden location has plenty of space and outdoor seating to lounge, surrounded by art installations and sculptures.
Lawn on D serves beer and mixed drinks. This seasonal park is an outdoor venue for many live performances, lawn games, ping pong tables, and iconic swings.
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