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Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall is the Boston home of Harpoon, which received Massachusetts Brewing Permit #001 in 1986 and calls itself Boston’s first craft brewery. The beer hall sits inside a working brewery at 306 Northern Avenue, in the Marine Industrial Park at the far end of the Seaport, with long communal tables, a bar and pretzels baked in its own kitchen.

It suits beer travelers who want Harpoon IPA, first brewed in 1993, at the brewery’s Boston home, groups who like communal seating, and anyone combining a tasting with a concert next door at the Leader Bank Pavilion. Harpoon says the brewery is served by the MBTA Silver Line.

What is on tap

The draft list covers Harpoon alongside the group’s other brands, UFO and Clown Shoes, plus Harpoon craft cider and hard seltzer, limited pilot batches and house wines. Flights let you choose four 6-ounce pours from anything on draft. Packaged beer, crowlers and growlers are sold to go, and kegs can be bought through the retail store.

The food

The Harpoon Kitchen keeps it simple: salted and cinnamon sugar pretzels with dipping sauces, bar pizzas, salads and a menu of haute dogs created with the Boston chef Ken Oringer, from a Carolina chili dog to a foie gras bratwurst. Food is served from opening until last call, an hour before closing. Outside food is not allowed.

Tastings, trivia and Octoberfest

Guided tastings run every day on the half hour through the afternoon, with small groups and tickets sold in person or online; on Saturdays Harpoon also runs longer brewery tours. Trivia takes over the beer hall on Monday nights. Harpoon has thrown an Octoberfest at its Boston brewery since the early years, and the annual ticketed festival closes the indoor beer hall while it runs.

Seating

All seating is first come, first served. The Outdoors @ Harpoon space opens seasonally, typically from April to October. Groups of 16 to 32 can request a two-hour multi-table event at least three weeks ahead, and private event spaces need the same lead time.

Sources: Harpoon Boston Brewery, Harpoon history. Checked September 30, 2026.

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Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
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306 Northern Avenue
Boston, 02210

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About Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

Quick answer: Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall is a brewery at 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210. Seaport beer hall in Harpoon’s working Boston brewery: fresh drafts and flights, fresh pretzels, $15 guided tastings and first-come seating.

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Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall is the Boston home of Harpoon, which received Massachusetts Brewing Permit #001 in 1986 and calls itself Boston’s first craft brewery. The beer hall sits inside a working brewery at 306 Northern Avenue, in the Marine Industrial Park at the far end of the Seaport, with long communal tables, a bar and pretzels baked in its own kitchen.

It suits beer travelers who want Harpoon IPA, first brewed in 1993, at the brewery’s Boston home, groups who like communal seating, and anyone combining a tasting with a concert next door at the Leader Bank Pavilion. Harpoon says the brewery is served by the MBTA Silver Line.

What is on tap

The draft list covers Harpoon alongside the group’s other brands, UFO and Clown Shoes, plus Harpoon craft cider and hard seltzer, limited pilot batches and house wines. Flights let you choose four 6-ounce pours from anything on draft. Packaged beer, crowlers and growlers are sold to go, and kegs can be bought through the retail store.

The food

The Harpoon Kitchen keeps it simple: salted and cinnamon sugar pretzels with dipping sauces, bar pizzas, salads and a menu of haute dogs created with the Boston chef Ken Oringer, from a Carolina chili dog to a foie gras bratwurst. Food is served from opening until last call, an hour before closing. Outside food is not allowed.

Tastings, trivia and Octoberfest

Guided tastings run every day on the half hour through the afternoon, with small groups and tickets sold in person or online; on Saturdays Harpoon also runs longer brewery tours. Trivia takes over the beer hall on Monday nights. Harpoon has thrown an Octoberfest at its Boston brewery since the early years, and the annual ticketed festival closes the indoor beer hall while it runs.

Seating

All seating is first come, first served. The Outdoors @ Harpoon space opens seasonally, typically from April to October. Groups of 16 to 32 can request a two-hour multi-table event at least three weeks ahead, and private event spaces need the same lead time.

Sources: Harpoon Boston Brewery, Harpoon history. Checked September 30, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Harpoon Brewery?+
At 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, inside the Marine Industrial Park in the Seaport, next door to the Leader Bank Pavilion and near the World Trade Center Boston and the Black Falcon Ship Terminal.
Q. What are the beer hall hours?+
Sunday noon to 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday noon to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m. The food menu runs until last call, one hour before closing. The beer hall closes for Octoberfest, so check the site in early October.
Q. Can I make a reservation?+
No. Seating is first come, first served. Parties of 16 to 32 can request a two-hour multi-table event at least three weeks in advance, with a minimum spend of $50 per person plus fees.
Q. How much is a tasting?+
Guided tastings are $15 per person, for up to 15 people, starting every hour on the half hour: Monday to Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with 6:30 p.m. by request. Book in person or online.
Q. Can I bring kids?+
Visitors under 21 may come in when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Everyone buying or drinking alcohol needs a valid government ID, and international visitors must show a passport.
Q. Are dogs allowed?+
No. Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the beer hall or the Outdoors @ Harpoon space; service animals are the exception.
Q. Is there parking?+
The brewery lot is reserved for employees from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. There is metered parking on Northern Avenue and a pay garage across the street. Bike parking is at the beer hall entrance.
Q. Is there outdoor seating?+
Yes, seasonally. The Outdoors @ Harpoon space is typically open from April to October.

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