Wormtown Brewery

Purchased a variety of Wormtown Brewery beers for my husband, that used to make his own beers in Vermont... including for our wedding, which was a huge hit. He's very fond of Long Trail Brewery of Vermont and aRagged Island of Rhode Island. We both agree this is one of the most delicious beers that we have ever had. We will be visiting the Wormtown Brewery in Massachusetts.

Another excellent brewery in Worcester! Beautifully updated! If you haven’t been to the new taproom you need to stop by! Staff are absolutely phenomenal. Beer is good too. Upstairs they have sitting areas for private meetings and another bar for hosting private events or other functions. The perfect place to stop by for a beer while on the way to dinner of Shrewsbury Street.

WOW WOW WOW!!! Was driving through Worcester hungry as a war dog and didn’t bother looking online. Saw this place on my right and liked rye looks, walked in and BOOOOOOM. Was blown away with everything, the looks, the beer verity, the food and the ambience. Service was great and the food was good too. I loved how while talking to the staff I learned that this is part of the Behoppy (A local family brewery based in Worcester MA) and I loved how they business module works. Absolutely recommend it for all ages

They've expanded & opened a new taproom on Shrewsbury Street and they’re now on both sides of Volturno. The space is two floors and absolutely beautiful. Instagram worthy! Each weekend they invite a local restaurant to do a pop-up, too! They have been releasing their new hard seltzers on tap & they are absolutely delicious, by far the best hard seltzer i’ve ever had.

It was our first time visiting Wormtown Brewery and I wished we had come sooner! The building was once a Buick dealership and still has some of the old advertising charm on the exterior and the inside is vibrant and full of natural light. The staff are upbeat, friendly and welcoming as you gaze through their vast selection of brews. They also offer a variety of hard seltzer with distinct flavors that make them all unique. I would highly recommend this brewery to all looking for a good time.

I would give 5 stars for service but this is about the food…. I ordered the chicken torta… (exhales) i would just like to say please…. Change the name of this item. And while you’re at it change the name of the food truck. Taco Gato, chicken torta … are Spanish so i would assume this was a Spanish dish. This is not Spanish. This is a chicken sandwich… Sincerely a Texan.

They recently opened up the kitchen on site and I was seriously blown away by this chicken sandwich and herb fries. For any non-beer people, they have these canned vodka cocktails as well. Love all the creative nods to the 508 in their drink names too!!

Had some tacos and they were tiny with almost no meat. Got a side of rice and beans and that was no more than a few bites for 7! 3 tiny tacos and rice n beans cost 22! Redicilous! The bear was good but wasn't cheap and came in some weird -12 ounce glass. What a surprise- no one was in there at lunchtime. Will never go back and do like there beer.

Pretty cool place to grab a drink. Beers were great, would definitely come back when in the area.

My daughter and I went here right after they opened for the day. We each got a white sangria which we agreed was overly sweet. We changed to flavored seltzer and it was much better. They put a squirt of fruit flavor -- I got pineapple and she got blueberry -- which was very refreshing. We also got an order of pretzels which were delicious! Service was slow, partially because a group of 12 college students came in after we had been there about 15 minutes.

We finally made it to Wormtown just before moving out of Worcester. At first we were fucking confused because it looks like it's closed from perhaps its original location but if you walk just down the block, you'll come across where you need to be. The interior decor is fun and lively. We chose to sit at the bar and after deliberating on some tasty options, settled on a couple of their droughts and munched on their soft pretzel. Service was good and prompt and beers went down easily. The pretzel bites were 4 small pillows instead of a proper soft pretzel and only one dipping sauce which in my opinion is not appropriate. They had live music, which is fine, but the genre was not my bag. GF and I were faced away from the musician and having our own conversation during which we were interrupted by other patrons. After some of the confusion, because I was wondering why the fuck these other people were talking to me, In front of the entire room, the musician was trying to get MY attention to pick a song for him to play. Wtf? I get crowd engagement and shit but I'm clearly doing my own thing in this bar. It was super fucking awkward and we left afterwards which is a shame because it's definitely not Wormtown's fault the musician they hired is lacking some social skills. Definitely a cool spot to visit offering some good beer but be warned about the entertainment lmao.

It was fun visiting this brewery and see what was done to the building since I was here last. This was the old Edward Buick location and I remember getting 2 of my cars here years ago. You can still see the old transom 'Buick' windows. We were seated near the bar area and we were quickly greeted by our server (never got her name and it wasn't on our check). I told her I needed recommendations because I'm not a beer drinker. Our server made a couple recommendations I might like and I chose the Shrewsbury Street Shandy and my partner got the Irish Red. My beer was actually pretty tasty (for beer), it was very smooth. Because of covid it's a Massachusetts law you must order food with your drinks (don't ask me why). This was the only bad part of Wormtown Brewery... they didn't have anything we wanted. We weren't hungry for a meal and all the appetizers were kind of lame. We picked the hoppy fries because it was one of the cheapest apps, but $8.00 for french fries!!!! They weren't very good either, so I let my partner nibble on them. I would have preferred something simpler like cheese and crackers maybe. I didn't take the food into consideration when I rated Wormtown Brewery as at this point they are forced to offer food, but next time I'll check the food menu before I visit. We ordered a second round and my partner got a Spelchck and I got a Table Talk Blueberry. They were both good, but we preferred our first selections. We had an awesome server who knew the beers pretty well to make recommendations. I'll definitely visit again.

My wife and I went there and unexpectedly had one of the better times we've had in a long time at any establishment! We sat at the end of the bar where the staff congregate and they just made us feel so welcomed. It was very friendly funny conversation, conversations and completely enjoyable experience. I cannot wait to go back thank you guys.

Excellent selection of brews and food. Go for one of the taproom exclusives, and find their more popular beers around town. Full kitchen, love the W brand on the bun.

Really great vibes and beer at this brewery! I've always enjoyed wormtown beers so it was a real treat to check out their dedicated spot with a much larger selection than I'd ever encountered. Highly recommend!

Nice spot to go with friends. Love the upstairs seating and the live music! Beer was good - loved the stout. Prices weren't great, but not bad either. Didn't try the food, maybe next time.

Amazing staff and delicious food and drink! We had a private party in May where everyone loved the food and the fabulous service!! Best experience ever!! Thank you Wormtown for making our event a hit!

Had good beer, great service and fun atmosphere. Had a great time... bought a fun hat and a cool shirt to remember the time in Worcester!

The beer was great, the food was great and the service was great. Just a suggestion, maybe add an American flag to the decor. There were probably 200 rainbow flags and not one American flag. May bring in some additional business.

Bring your Growlers!!! It's much cheaper than the neighbourhood liquor stores and sure hell much better. If you are a big group know that space might be an issue esp if the weather is not outdoorsy. The outdoor patio is nice but might not be ideal for a group of more than 8. As for the beers: New England ipa was a bit sweet for me however the Be Hoppy one is great if you don't care about the intricacies. Nice options and even have summer shandy now that the weather is hotter. They can collaborate with some food truck maybe(like a few in the DC area I have seen) if they don't wanna grow their kitchen. Come and enjoy this Worcester institution. Love beer? I'll find something for you out here.

My friend and I love to seek out a breweries after a conference. We don't know Worcester well so we simply chose Wormtown. A great choice. Fun and lively atmosphere. Great beer tenders. Great beer samples. My favorite was a chocolate coconut stout. Every IPA we tried was great. Be Hoppy was printed on their coasters and t-shirts. Yes, this is a good place to Be Hoppy. Bonus: a big parking lot.

Best selection and best brewery beer in Worcester all served by a friendly and attentive staff.

My favorite brewery in Worcester (so far!). It's small-ish inside but also has patio seating for when it finally gets warm for a second in Massachusetts. We usually get a flight to try out any new or seasonal favorites. And while I continue to try them all, I still claim Be Hoppy as my favorite. The staff here is always great - polite, fun, and appearing to enjoy what they do. Although the pretzels can be hit or miss, I'm glad they offer something to snack on. Great for small groups & short stays before you hit the restaurants on Shrewsbury Street.

I lived in Worcester between 1977 and 1987 and sure wish that Wormtown Brewery was there when I was! We had a very nice visit on Saturday and enjoyed a glass of 'Blizzard of 78' (English Style Brown Ale) and a glass of MPL (Mass Produced Lager). The beers were excellent and I picked up a Blizzard six-pack to take home. The Taproom is spacious with a lot of seating, and there's also a side room to handle the overflow on busy afternoons and nights. They have a pretty nice souvenir selection, and a cooler for you to grab your cans and bottles to go. There was a steady flow of customers walking in (especially quite a few college age women !!) to grab a flight or fill a growler, or sit and chill. The bartenders were all friendly and courteous, the atmosphere was great, and the beers were so good. Well done, Wormtown!

Come for the beer! Many amazing options. However, do not come for the fish sandwich. It is not good. It tastes like how fish food smells, and the texture inside is disgusting.

This used to be my favorite stop after work. Wormtown always has a nice variety of supurb beer on tap including seasonals. I met a couple here that was doing a 100 Brewery tour of the united States and wormtown made their priority list, #99 in fact. So im not the only one who enjoys this place! Wormtown really has a chill atmoshere and since Covid they added outdoor space, a quality selection of food, and you can order on your phone and never have to leave your seat! Can't get much better. The bathroom also has an - impressive - number of Brewery stickers on the walls. Very popular place. Between this place and brew city next door, this place wins every time. Be Hoppy!

I'm not a Wormtown fan. There are so many great breweries in the area and this place places low on the totem pole in my opinion. The staff serving the outdoor area are great whereas the bartenders in the new bar area leave a lot to be desired from an attitude standpoint. The Be Hoppiest is ok if you're into TIPA's and the Be Hoppier is ok. I have yet to come across any locals who rave about Wormtown. Just saying.

This was a really cool place for a local hang out where they make their own beer.. it was super crowded but we are just here to buy some beer and we left. It's in a mini complex with other cool restaurants.

The news that the clowns from Jacks Abbey have bought Wormtown has prompted my rating . They had a skunked keg of blood orange at Fenway and they kept serving it , even though myself and others told them it was bad . No refund was offered even after Fenway staff instructed them to remove that keg from service .

I admit I'm not much of a beer person, but Wormtown just might make me become one. The place was surprisingly empty for a Friday night, but we had a great time nonetheless. Beers are available in a variety of serving sizes, including a perfectly small 6oz amount which is absolutely PERFECT for those who want to taste a lil' bit of everything without committing to just one beer for the night (sampler kind of deal) or for those who simply don't want to drink too much. Did I mention they cost $3? Sign me up. I had the Be Hoppy which was very smooth. The place is vibey and spacious with a LOT of seating in both first & second floors. The staff were also incredibly friendly, almost too friendly - they let us finish our chess game at 10:30pm when they were supposed to close at 10pm Will definitely be back for another beer (and rematch) soon!

Wormtown rounded off our Worcester brew tour. Another great brewery with a great beer and food menu and a killer patio.

Ok I admit, an update is overdue. My relationship with Wormtown Brewery has gotten significantly better since my last review. I have been back a few times and have been treated with respect, and have enjoyed great beer in good company. I still stand by that old review, it was a truly unpleasant experience. I avoided that lady that was rude to me my first time there during the few times I've been back. I haven't seen her in the past few months. I popped in for a beer with a friend about a year ago and stumbled upon their Holiday sweater party and made a few friends! It was great! Will there be one this year? I was given a tour that night of the facility and a beer on the house by one of the ladies named Brie who was very lovely and knowledgeable. The whole experience was lovely. The staff I've since interacted with are friendly and chill. Feels like we're all just hangin' out, which provides a welcoming ambiance. Live music a plus for sure. I was just here last week with a group from work, it was nice. I appreciate the service now and as always, the beer is great. I can't wait until the Buddha's Juice comes back! -Cheers.

Great slection and variety of beer! Easy parking, easy to order food and great vibe. will be back!

Beer and drinks were great! Service was friendly too! Sat at the bar and had a great time. Bought the t-shirt and hat!

Absolutely love this brewery. Beer on left is the Rocket - a refreshing American Pale Ale. Beer on the right is the Table Talk Pumpkin Pie Ale. Now, I really enjoy pumpkin beers and this one is the tastiest one I've ever had. It's worth making a trip to this place. Great service, cool ambiance, outdoor seating. It's all just so good! Incredibly reasonable prices too (compared to Providence,RI)

I went there today with a couple of empty growlers. I had three beers and a sandwich. The food was great, the beers superb and the service impeccable. Will I go back? Probably not, and and reason is that they no longer fill empty growlers, and that's the main reason I went to begin with. The original tap room wasn't open and has been replaced by a new space around the corner. The original growler bottles (which, incidentally, won't be refilled by any other taproom in Massachusetts) have been replaced by 32 once cans of beer that they call growlers. They say they're no longer able to refill empty growlers. So what they have is basically a regular bar with great beer and a good, if limited, menu.

I love coming here and their vast selection of beers! Especially was impressed with the collaboration with Wachusett to benefit the Ava Roy fund. That was an incredible event to be a part of

Service was great. Beer was great. I had a stout $8 and a lager $6.25. Good music. Nice outdoor patio. Clean bathrooms. What else can you ask for in a brewery! BONUS: The pizza place next door was delivering pies to the tables. Looked delish. (I should have got one!)

Amazing lounge. Great prices, great beer, friendly staff and great service. My girlfriend and I got 2 drinks, a flight, and were seated on a couch, all for $24. Can't beat this place

Just had a great girls night at the Wormtown Scratch Kitchen. It was recommended by one of my friends so we decided to give it a go. I honestly hate IPA type beers, so I don't usually frequent breweries but I was delightfully surprised at their seltzer selection. I opted for a white sangria, it was a perfect balance; not too sweet while but also not a weak pour, spot on in my book. We ordered the poutine, onions rings and tacos. All the food was awesome. I especially loved the rings; beer battered and came with a delicious horseradish sauce which I loved. I thought it was unique that for a plate of four tacos they let you mix and match your proteins which did. I ended up with the shrimp one and it was great. Almost bite size which worked when sharing plates. Overall the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The bartenders were attentive to us even though they aren't technically wait staff and I loved the music selection as a 90s kid. Perfect girls night to reconnect with my friends over good food and drink. I will definitely be back with my husband and look forward to dining when they have some specials or maybe even their biweekly brunch Wish I took some pics but the phones were out of sight while we enjoyed it all

No better way to spend a Sunday afternoon and hanging out relaxing watching the game and drinking the best brewed beer in Wister! Not to mention pizza delivery right next-door!

This is such a great local brewery. I love the beer, the vibe, the atmosphere. Kate and Sarah are amazing and very attentive and knowledgeable. The fresh patch beer is like Halloween crammed into a beer. Delicious! They have a nice open view of their brewing vats which is a nice touch.

Stopped in Worcester while on a road trip from South Carolina to Maine, and immediately found the local brewery! Great location downtown next to many great restaurants! Loved the decor of the brewery! The brick walls and the glass windows allowing you to see where the beer you're drinking is made! The staff were very informative in helping us decide which beers for our flights! I'm an IPA girl so of course the Be Hoppy was my fave! One of the staff was super helpful about giving us tips on breweries and eateries to visit in Portland on our next stop! He also gave a great tour behind the scenes and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about they beer they brew here! All in all, great beer, friendly staff, good music, and great location! Highly recommend checking out for this area :)

We were here on a Saturday night to have beer and hang out. The atmosphere was really nice it was cold out but the area with tent like windows and couches was still open because they have heaters that work great. The beer here is very good the pumpkin ale was my favorite of the few we tried. There are windows back to the brewing area so all of the equiptement can be admired while relaxing.

Wormtown, I love you. We bring our dogs to the beer garden and the staff treat us like royalty. The beers are good and reasonably priced, the vibe is right, there's a mix of sun and shade outside, parking is ample, and you can order in yummy pizzas from Volturno. Like...what more do you want from a brewery

Great location. Nice to tour the facility. The bar itself is small and was crowded. I like that the menu is written and on multiple walls in huge print. Bartenders were pleasant. The workers know how to give a good tour with a great knowledge of the business and their product. Tour was about a hour. They offer t-shirts, glasses and other items for purchase.

I've gone here on multiple occasions and never once have been disappointed. They're typically pretty busy on weekends and nights. The bartenders are able to give amazing recommendations if you're not sure what types of beer you'd like. They have a variety of unique options for a fair price. Super friendly and quick with drinks. My personal favorites are buddahs juice and be hoppy. If you like fruitier drinks id recommend the Buddha's juice but if you're more of an ipa person definitely be hoppy!

It was exciting to see that my hometown now has a brewery! The location is great; there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite before or after. However, I thought their beer was mediochre and the atmosphere could be improved upon. Service was friendly though and I would give them another chance. I just think they need to up their game to compete with other stellar breweries!

Awesome way to Spend a Sunday! So comfortable to just hang out and relax with friends.

This was my second stop at Wormtown in the last 16 months. My first visit was in the height of summer, where my husband, his family, and I were able to enjoy our adult beverages on their little outdoor patio. Yesterday, I stopped in for a well-deserved, post-job-interview brew. Despite being mid-afternoon on a Wednesday, the moderately-sized tasting area had quite a few folks at its wine barrel tables. I asked for "something delicious and hoppy" and (after some initial joshing from the pourer that they don't make anything along those lines) was referred to the Be Hoppiest triple IPA, coming in at a little over 10% ABV and offered in a 6 or 13 oz pour. I opted for the 13 oz tulip and was pleased at the tropical aroma and gorgeous peachy color. The taste was tropical and floral hops and surprisingly smooth despite the ABV, with a citrus-tropical finish. Yum. After the triple, I didn't feel up to the limited brewer's edition double (Diner Car?) IPA, so I went with a pint of their flagship Be Hoppy and had no regrets. Took me a little while to get the pourer's attention for the second beer, but another Wormtown employee noticed my empty glass and jumped in to serve me. Next time, I'll try a flight so I can sample some brews outside of their trademark hoppy successes -- although you can be sure I'll return to those as well. Atmosphere: Industrial, inviting, with window walls to the brewing production. Clean bathrooms covered in beer stickers. Service: Hit or miss, maybe? A bit annoying to wait for service with only 4 parties of drinkers there while the pourer flirted with some girls (to be fair, they were cute), especially since he did notice me at one point. Oh, well. Beer: Solid, tasty brews. Food: I don't know if they serve food but would venture to say they don't. Given that there are some decent food places nearby, they may allow drinkers to BYOF. Overall: Will certainly return. Looking forward to branching out of the IPA family to see how they do.

the other reviews are correct. Good beers...and bad service at the counter. The female at the bar was so rude, I don't know how she still has a job. I know it's a brewery- but being a downright jerk when people are just trying to get help with buying your products and merchandise is unbelievable. That being said, if you can, just ignore her and go to try some of their brews. Nice outdoor patio seating and an IPA heavy draft list. Our group had a 2 year old outside with us in a corner, separate from everyone else and this was not a problem. He was good and no one seemed bothered by a toddler being there. (Also, a male employee checked on us after we accidentally broke a glass, and we has very very friendly...so i think it's just that girl up front who sucks.)

One of the best breweries in Central Mass. Tap list is solid with a wide variety of styles and is always changing depending on season. Staff here are super friendly and very knowledgable about all the beer that Wormtown brews! Parking lot available.

Not sure what to order? Servers are very helpful and will guide you to something that will suit your tastebuds. No food, but you can bring in some from the pizza place next door. Parking is tight, especially if you hit the place when everyone else gets off of work. Ditto seating-as others have said, not much inside and the outside patio only works in good weather.

Great little taproom with a nice outdoor space and very good beer. I'll always be partial to Be Hoppy, but there are plenty of other beers on tap that deserve your attention as well. Definitely worth a visit.

Awesome place right off 290 in Worcester. Super friendly staff. Patrons were all different; nice to see at a "hip" brewery! IPAs and dark beers on tap currently. Would absolutely stop again.

Stopped on our way home from Brimfield antique show. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Delicious beer

Really loved this brewery! It's smaller inside than it looks from the outside but we still found a seat no problem. It's decorated really nicely and they have an outdoor section (under a tent) with hanging lights and couches. We went around 1pm on a Saturday and it was pretty full inside. They had several beers on tap and the glassware was really cool. Most pints were only $5 - super reasonable and easy to try more than one at this price. They also had a section to purchase merchandise like glasses and T-shirts and they offer free tours throughout the day. They also offer some snacks Incase you get hungry while drinking. Definitely a cool place to hangout for awhile. There's a huge parking lot outback and it's directly in downtown Worcester next to many other bars/restaurants.