Brewery Profile

Cisco Brewers

On Nantucket, the original Cisco Brewers site serves as the company’s flagship and historical center. A visitor arriving here is not stepping into a one-off island bar, but into the starting point of a brewery that now operates across multiple New England locations. The company maintains production facilities on Nantucket, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in Boston’s Seaport District, a structure that supports both regional distribution and local taproom presence. At the Nantucket site, the draw is its role in the broader story: this is where the brand’s island identity is most directly connected to its current production network.

Travelers seeking out breweries in this part of New England often look for a stop that reflects the region without requiring technical knowledge of beer. Cisco Brewers fits that kind of visit because its focus has grown beyond craft beer alone. The company also produces wine and distilled spirits, giving it a wider beverage identity than many breweries. For visitors comparing New England beer destinations, the Nantucket location offers a way to see the flagship site of a producer that serves the regional market rather than only the immediate neighborhood. It can work as a casual tasting stop, a point of interest for people following the area’s craft beverage scene, or simply a place to understand how an island brewery expanded into a multi-site operation.

Practical details should be confirmed directly before visiting, especially because specific amenities, hours, food options, events, and available pours are not fixed here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s beer selections and whether wine or spirits are being served or discussed as part of the visit. Since the company operates in more than one location, visitors should also make sure they are looking at information for the Nantucket site rather than Portsmouth or Boston. Anyone planning around a ferry schedule, seasonal travel, or a larger Nantucket itinerary should check current opening times and any reservation or entry policies in advance.

Cisco Brewers maintains production facilities across three locations, including the original site on Nantucket, Massachusetts, alongside operations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Boston's Seaport District. Established more than 25 years ago, the company has expanded its focus beyond craft beer to include the production of wine and distilled spirits. The brewery primarily serves the New England market, utilizing its multi-site structure to facilitate regional distribution. While the Nantucket location functions as the flagship and historical center, the other sites contribute to increased capacity and localized taproom presence.

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5 Bartlett Farm Rd, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 02554-4341

Phone: 508.325.5929

Website: http://www.ciscobrewers.com

Hours: Nantucket 11-7pm Seaport 12-11pm Portsmouth 12-8pm New Bedford 12-10pm Stamford 12-8pm