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Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub

11 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-4782
Ranked #14 of 27 attractions in Gloucester
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Breweries
Owner description: Cape Ann Brewing Company is an award-winning, family-owned, micro-brewery and the home of Fisherman's Brew. It’s Brewpub features the brewery’s... more » Owner description: Cape Ann Brewing Company is an award-winning, family-owned, micro-brewery and the home of Fisherman's Brew. It’s Brewpub features the brewery’s award-winning craft beers brewed on-site, with a bar shaped like the port side of a ship. Long, German-style wooden tables and a sitting area with several rocking chairs create a mellow, laid-back atmosphere unlike anything else in the Cape Ann community. Classic board games are available for leisurely enjoyment. Local artist renderings adorn the wood-paneled walls and the large picture windows look out onto St. Peter’s Square where the famed St. Peter’s Fiesta is held each June. « less
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Boston, Mass
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Good beer, friendly staff, but the food was so average as many people have said.

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boston
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Fish tasted frozen. Twice went in to eat and both times the food was dreadful.

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Jeremy goldberg, Owner at Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub, responded to this review
25 April 2012

I'm very sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your meal at The Pub. I would like to assure you the fish is always fresh and never frozen. More

Rutland, Vermont
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We tried several of the beers on tap, and found a couple were pretty good (I enjoyed the Navigator) but overall the place is fine, just about what you might expect from a tourist town - uninspired pub fare and brightly lit bar. Live music on Saturday seemed pretty cool though. Overall we enjoyed visiting it but we probably wouldn't... More

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Gloucester, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

excellent family hangout. Grab a rocking chair, a game and a beer for a relaxing time hanging with friends and family.

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Novi, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

My husband and I went to the brewing co for after dinner drinks. The beer and service were good. People were friendly. There was a band playing, who were talented musicians, though the genre music played did not hold much appeal for us. I liked the communal seating the fact that the crowd, in terms of age, was quite diverse.... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012 via mobile

The bartenders could have cared less if we were there. Took forever to come back to get another beer.

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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

It isn't the only place that serves beer, but it is the only place that serves just beer - with your food of course!....lots of choices and very casual atmosphere.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Stopped here on a whim, while visiting the area for a day. Nothing spectacular to look at or food wise for sure, but they did serve up a decent Honey Wheat brew that refreshed the palate.

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I'm a beer nut and love to drink the stuff a few feet from where it was made. This is the chief appeal of Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub. Sadly the night we were there, they were out of several of their own beers. Bummer. Food's only OK; sitting on backless benches (with strangers if they are busy) is... More

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Jeremy goldberg, Owner at Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub, responded to this review
6 February 2012

We are sorry you came on the very rare occasion that our draft lines are not full. Being a small production brewery, and not just a brewpub, there are sometimes unavoidable circumstances that result in one or two of our 12 draft lines being off. That said, we pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of styles for any customer.... More

Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

long community tables, games, view of boat docks, pub style meals with expected sandwiches, crabcake etc.

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