Brewery Profile

Buttonwoods Brewery

Visitors who know Buttonwoods Brewery from Cranston should be aware that its current operations are at 50 Sims Ave in Providence, where the brewery has shifted into a production-focused setting with a public tasting room. A visit is less about a hidden neighborhood bar and more about seeing a working brewery space adapted for drinking on site. The room is organized around the brewery’s bar service, while food comes from Screaming Unicorn, a separate kitchen business operating within the same tasting room area. That distinction matters when you walk in: beer and food are handled at different counters, so the flow is closer to a shared brewery-and-kitchen setup than a single-service restaurant.

Travelers moving through Rhode Island’s beer scene often look for stops that show how compact and varied the state’s brewing culture is, with Providence-area taprooms drawing visitors who may be comparing different breweries in one day. Buttonwoods fits that kind of itinerary as a production brewery with a tasting-room component rather than a place defined by a restaurant identity alone. The specific beer list should be confirmed at the bar on the day of the visit, since available pours can change and no fixed lineup should be assumed. For visitors interested in the broader regional experience, the value of the stop is in seeing what the brewery is currently serving in its own space while also having a full food option on site.

The tasting room and Screaming Unicorn kitchen are open Wednesday through Monday, so Tuesday visitors should plan elsewhere unless hours change. Because the kitchen offers a full menu, outside food is not permitted. During warmer months, outdoor seating expands the visit and is the area where dogs are allowed; pets are not permitted inside the main tasting room. Anyone arriving with a dog should plan around weather and outdoor availability rather than assuming indoor access. Since the food counter and brewery bar are separate, it is practical to check both before settling in: order beer through the brewery side, food through Screaming Unicorn, and confirm any current seating or service details when you arrive.

Buttonwoods Brewery focuses on production brewing, recently relocating its operations to 50 Sims Ave in Providence, Rhode Island. The facility operates with a dedicated kitchen component, Screaming Unicorn, which functions as a separate business entity within the tasting room space. Screaming Unicorn maintains its own ordering counter, distinct from the brewery's bar service. The tasting room and kitchen are open Wednesday through Monday, offering a full menu that prohibits patrons from bringing outside food. During warmer months, the brewery provides outdoor seating areas where dogs are permitted; however, pets are not allowed inside the main tasting room.

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530 Wellington Ave Ste 22, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910-2997

Phone: 4014612337

Website: http://www.buttonwoodsbrewery.com

Hours: Monday: 4pm - 8pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday + Thursday: 4pm - 9pm Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm