Weekend guide

48 hours in Boston, Massachusetts

A two-day route built from 71 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Backlash Beer →

    Contract Brewery

    Backlash Beer

    Boston, Massachusetts

    DogsPatioFood
  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Deadwood Brewery / Boston Bowl →

    Brewpub

    Deadwood Brewery / Boston Bowl

    Boston, Massachusetts

    DogsKidsMusic
  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co / Lucky Strike Jillians →

    Brewpub

    Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co / Lucky Strike Jillians

    Boston, Massachusetts

    DogsPatioFood
  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Boston Beer →

    Microbrewery

    Boston Beer

    Boston, Massachusetts

    DogsPatio

Planning FAQs for Boston

How should I spend 48 hours in Boston taprooms?

Start at Backlash Beer, then Deadwood Brewery / Boston Bowl, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co / Lucky Strike Jillians, Boston Beer. The route uses 71 independent listings in Boston, Massachusetts.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Boston?

Backlash Beer is a top dog-friendly taproom in Boston, with Boston Beer also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Boston have outdoor patios?

Backlash Beer, Boston Beer, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co / Lucky Strike Jillians list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Boston taprooms?

Backlash Beer, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co / Lucky Strike Jillians, Democracy Brewing list food trucks in Boston. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 71 taprooms in Boston →