Beer Gardens to Visit in Boston This Summer . Alianza Traveling Beer Garden - 7 Boston Park Locations. Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation have partnered to present, a first-of-its-kind traveling beer garden series, to seven of Boston’s parks throughout the summer with food and beverages for all ages. Thursday 12-5 bar /5-9 bar/burgers Sunday 12-4pm ROASTS 5-9PM TACO POP-UP In the heart of Charlestown’s Navy Yard, a remarkable neighborhood space known as The Anchor features an open-air wine and beer garden, comfortable lounge seating, gorgeous views, plus lots of free events this summer! Patrons this week enjoyed the re-opening of The Anchor in the Navy Yard. The outdoor beer garden and venue was allowed to open on July 4. The Anchor has added some new drinks to their beer and wine offerings this year, including frozen drinks. Welcome! Thank you for your interest in The Anchor! Please note that reservations are no longer required or taken for groups of less than 12. For groups of 12 or more, please contact us below using the Event and Business Inquiry form. Nestled just 20 feet from the oceanfront, The Anchor is Boston’s only two-story public gathering space and open-air beer garden, featuring panoramic vistas of the harbor, waterfront and downtown skyline. All ages welcome and always open to the public Open daily: 11:00AM - 11:00PM Bar hours: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm Enjoy themed drinks like our frozen Rocket Pop Margarita, live music, dancing, movie nights, crafts, fireworks views, and more! The Anchor is featured in "Where to Watch the Boston July 4th Fireworks in 2025" by Conde Nast Traveler —reserve your spot today! Get the VIP experience! Approximately a 15 minute leisurely walk from the Orange, Green and Commuter Rail lines at North Station as well as the orange line's stop at Community College/Bunker Hill. Water shuttle service from Long Wharf directly The Anchor's doorstep in the Navy Yard. The Anchor is located at 1 Shipyard Park in Charlestown, MA and will be open Monday-Thursday from 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm and 11 am-11 pm Friday-Sunday. Starting July 1st, the weekday hours will be extended to 11 am-11 pm. Hours: 4–10pm Thursday and Friday; 12–10pm Saturday; 12–8pm Sunday. The third beer garden is on the Greenway near South Station. Hours: 3–8pm Tuesday–Friday; 12–6pm Saturday. Summer hours take effect tomorrow (Friday) at Sam Adams' downtown taproom. Hours: 11am–9pm Sunday–Thursday; 11am–11pm Friday and Saturday. The Anchor in The Anchor is Boston's most unique destination for drinks, events, and entertainment. MORE THAN JUST A BEER GARDEN: The Anchor is an all-ages gathering space that is complemented by an inclusive and dynamic programming and events calendar, public art, youth initiatives, and complimentary public amenities. JULY 2021: The Anchor is honored to be recognized by Boston Magazine as this year's "Best Beer and Wine Garden" in Boston! BOSTONMAGAZINE.COM APRIL 2021: The Anchor opens for the season with new additions, more programming Celebrations, Movies and Events Summer Markets, Family Ocean Day, and our rotating movie nights (both kid and adult friendly) are great all-ages events! The Fourth of July and other special days are also perfect times to check us out. There are always fun things going on! Here's the rub: every drink is about $4-$5 overpriced. A regular 16oz can IPA can cost $12-$14 which is unheard of elsewhere in Charlestown. And they're not Maine Beer or anything. I understand this is a beer garden that needs to make it's money etc etc but any price drop would be made up for in repeat business. 🕒 Open Hours. Sunday: 12–6 PM. Monday: 12–9 PM. Tuesday: 12–9 PM. When it comes to beer gardens in Boston, The Anchor is undoubtedly a standout. The The Anchor is located at 1 Shipyard Park in Boston, Massachusetts 02129. The Anchor can be contacted via phone at (617) 286-2404 for pricing, hours and directions. Fresh off being named a 2021 Best of Boston beer and wine garden this week, Owner Chris Sinclair said they have also gotten attention beyond Boston, with him having been invited earlier this summer to share the successes of the Anchor with the Greater Miami Festival and Events Association. Phone (414) 395-4910. Location. 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr Milwaukee, WI 53202. Hours. Monday - Sunday • 11 AM - 8:30 PM *Hours subject to change based on weather conditions. The North Carolina bar in the first floor features 144 NC draft taps and the “International” floor offers 222 varieties from the rest of the country and the rest of the world. Our rooftop bar features 12 rotating taps alongside of the 24 tap system that is located in the Beer Garden’s event field in the back. The Anchor features a diverse beverage selection including beers, wines, sangria and bubbly as well as teas, coffee and lemonade. Savory snacks and a curated menu in collaboration with partner restaurants are available seven days a week!
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