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We welcome you to come, stay and enjoy our establishment!

enjoy the food and most importantly the BEER! Cheers and bring on the good times!

About Us

We offer a multitude of experiences in a pretty killer atmosphere. Whether you join us in the taproom, lounge, bar, restaurant, or beer garden, we promise you’ll leave with memories to talk about for years to come. From our 10-barrel brewhouse to a delicious menu for even the most ardent foodies, there is a little something for everyone at Hopothecary Ales.

303 Main St, North Reading, MA 01864

978.207.1254

Why Come To Hopothecary Ales?

Well, put simply, life is too short for boring beer. Here, our Brewmasters are always up to something new. From crisp and refreshing to hazy, golden, and full of hops, our in-house selection of 14 New England craft beers gives everyone a little something to choose from. Paired with some pretty fantastic food options, good times are guaranteed, one sip at a time.

Award-Winning Beer
Full Kitchen and Full Bar
Weekly Trivia
Private Events
Constant New Releases
Distinct Apothecary-Themed Brewpub Experience

67 Untappd Community Awards

44 Gold • 12 Silver • 11 Bronze

One of Massachusetts’ Most Awarded Breweries on Untappd Community Awards

      
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   Ben Walker 
 June 12, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great beer and excellent appetizers. Huge fan of the bang bang cauliflower and fried pickles.
  
 
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   Dan Given 
 June 11, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great food and decent beer selection. They need some cleaner beer menus, they were sticky and gross.
  
 
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   Roberta McLaughlin 
 May 25, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough good things about Hopothecary Ales Brewery! Just hosted a 30th birthday party there and it was absolutely perfect! The delicious food, ale and drink selection, service, and space were all excellent! Held in the all season patio with a dedicated server and it could not have gone any better - it was perfect. Thanks so much to Jess (manager) and Jess (server) -your attentiveness and accommodating service made it a lovely experience!!
  
 
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   Kindred Wind 
 May 10, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great beer.  Tasty food.
Since they have a patio, they really need to allow dogs,  though.
  
 
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   Jonathan Goldfield 
 May 4, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Catered private event. Stout ale is excellent, able to service over 100 guests, buffet on the bar was fantastic, wings, mac & cheese, chicken & vegetable combo, nice  salad, nice finger food hors d'oevres.

Our Menu

A MULTITUDE OF EXPERIENCES

Great beer deserves great food, and our menu is built to make that magic happen. From craveable snacks with table games to wicked good slidahs, every dish is crafted to pair perfectly with a pint (or two). Grab a beer, grab a bite, and let the good tastes do the talking.

Events

Trivia night, food pairings, cooking classes, and more! Stayed up to date on the latest happenings by following us on Facebook!

Catering

Game day? Corporate meeting? Hosting family? Sit back and focus on the company while we handle the cooking!

Functions

From a complete restaurant buyout for 175 guests to intimate gatherings of 30, Hopothecary Ales has options perfect for every occasion.

Celebrate In Style

FUNCTIONS AT HOPOTHECARY ALES

Host your next private function at Hopothecary Ales! Our team will handle the details, start to finish, while you focus on the fun.

From birthday celebrations to corporate events, retirement parties to baby showers and wedding rehearsal dinners, our versatile space options accommodate small intimate gatherings to groups of 175 guests. Reach out today to explore the endless possibilities with Hopothecary.

Bringing The Flavor To You

CATERING WITH HOPOTHECARY ALES

At Hopothecary Ales, the good stuff doesn’t have to stay in the taproom. Our catering menu is designed for uncomplicated takeout and crowd-pleasing catering. It’s the perfect solution for game nights, office lunches, backyard hangs, and everything in between. Wherever the occasion, we’ll help you bring seriously tasty food along for the ride.

Please contact us directly for special requests.