Craft beer, spirits, wine, frosé, food trucks, live music

"This Seaport venue is hosting an inaugural oyster festival that runs from noon to 6 p.m., offering a $30 ticket that includes six oysters, one canned beverage, and live music; additional oysters from regional growers and food trucks are available for purchase. The event benefits a local fisheries foundation focused on sustainability and features a playful dog costume contest with prize bundles." - Nathan Tavares

"I visited the Cisco Brewers Seaport beer garden in its new, larger spot at 85 Northern Ave.; the space features Cisco beers, Triple Eight Distillery cocktails and spirits, Nantucket Vineyards wines, a large tent for general use and private events, daily live music, and onsite food from Rexicana (open Tuesday through Sunday through October 17)." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Back for a third season at 65 Northern Ave. through October 12, the Cisco Brewers Seaport Beer Garden is a pet-friendly outdoor space now offering table service for drinks and contactless ordering from an Oath Pizza food truck that serves salads, desserts, and pizzas; visitors can enjoy Cisco beers as well as Nantucket Vineyard wines, frosé, and wine coolers. No reservations are taken and guests are advised to check hours and safety information." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Located in the Seaport, this beer garden has attracted multiple complaints to the city's 311 service reporting large, tightly packed queues outside where patrons reportedly show 'zero social distancing' — with witnesses estimating between about 50–150 people (another complaint said at least 100). Complainants noted that while indoor operations appeared to be following reduced-capacity and distancing rules, the resulting crowding at the entrance undermined those measures. Because of these reports, the operator has been summoned to an emergency virtual Licensing Board hearing alongside Inspectional Services Department investigations and faces possible revocation of its outdoor dining license if found noncompliant." - Terrence Doyle

"Nantucket’s Cisco Brewers has officially reopened its family-friendly, dog-friendly seasonal beer garden at 65 Northern Ave." - Dana Hatic