Art T.
Yelp
For what COULD have been a very obvious tourist trap, the Sam Adams Tap Room right next to Faneuil Hall was far better than you might think! I'm a sucker for a fresh brew from at or near the source (I'm sorry, beer just tastes better when it's not shipped a hundred miles or more away). This was no exception.
There were four of us, and it was early afternoon on a Friday. The place was busy, but there were still plenty of open seats, so there was no wait for a table. We scanned the menu, ordered a different brew each, and one order of pretzels to share at the table. (This was our only mistake... should have ordered two).
The pretzels were good, as was the beer cheese with it. The mustard was a nice surprise, being more sweet than spicy. One order has what amounts to one whole soft pretzel (it was, in reality, two individual loops of a pretzel). This is why I think we should have bought two for the four of us, so each person had their own loop. But, still, it was enough for a light snack. And very tasty to boot.
The beers, though, were well worth the visit. Not overly expensive, especially for the location, the brews were varied, fresh, and oh-so-delicious! We sampled the Winter Lager, Cherry Wheat, Weiss Weiss Baby, and The Rickey. Each one was unique in its own way, but no one single beer was head and shoulders above the rest. But, that's in a good way, as we each found them all so very good!
Seriously, it was a nice stop for a refreshing cold one (despite the late Fall temps outside). I would definitely recommend this place for any passing visitor. The ambiance was modern and chic, the staff were very helpful, and the vibes were so relaxing and chill.
One last note: if you spend an extra buck, you can get a ticket for a free pint glass at the gift shop as well. They are pre-wrapped and ready to go, so you don't need to rinse your current glass or anything like that. Well worth the cost!