Brewery Profile

Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX

In Cambridge’s beer scene, this CX taproom gives Lamplighter Brewing Co. a visible retail and gathering point separate from its other location in the city. A visitor walking in should expect a brewery-focused taproom rather than a fixed menu built around a single flagship beer. The draw is the current list: rotating pours that may include lagers, IPAs, and more experimental offerings depending on what is available that day. Lamplighter’s broader approach combines traditional beer styles with modern interpretations and ingredient variations, so the experience is less about one permanent identity and more about seeing how the brewery’s range is represented at the moment of the visit. Its Cambridge base also makes it part of the local circuit for residents and for travelers coming over from nearby downtown Boston.

Travelers seeking beer in the Boston-Cambridge area often look for stops that reflect the region’s mix of neighborhood taprooms, technical brewing, and changing draft lists. This location fits that kind of visit well because it functions as a direct place to sample the brewery’s rotating portfolio without needing to find the beers elsewhere. Someone interested in classic lager or IPA styles may find familiar starting points, while visitors who prefer less conventional pours can look for the experimental side of the lineup. The brewery’s community role is also part of the visit: Lamplighter is known for collaborating with regional businesses and hosting community-focused events, so the taproom can feel connected to Cambridge beyond the beer list alone.

For planning purposes, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, any current event schedule, and other visit details, since specific amenities are not established here. Visitors should not assume a particular beer will be available on a given day; the portfolio rotates, and the CX location serves what is current. It is also worth checking directly with the brewery for hours, seating expectations, food arrangements, private event impacts, or policies that may affect a visit. For someone building a Cambridge or Boston-area beer itinerary, Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX is best understood as a flexible stop: a Cambridge taproom tied to a local brewery, with a changing selection that can serve either as a quick tasting visit or as a longer pause depending on what is pouring and what is happening in the room that day.

Lamplighter Brewing Co. operates two distinct taproom locations within Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving the local community and visitors from nearby downtown Boston. The brewery emphasizes craft production, focusing on traditional beer styles while incorporating modern interpretations and ingredient variations. This specific location, designated CX, functions as a primary retail and consumption point for the brewery's rotating portfolio of lagers, IPAs, and experimental offerings. Lamplighter maintains a strong local presence, often collaborating with regional businesses and hosting community-focused events within its facilities.

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110 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02141

Phone: (617) 945-2743

Website: http://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/

Hours: Broadway Taproom: TUE. - SAT. 11 AM - MIDNIGHT; SUN. - MON. 11 AM - 10 PM. CX Taproom: MON. - WED. 1 PM - 10 PM; THURS.- 1 PM - 12 AM; FRI - SAT. 12 PM - 12 AM; SUN. 12 PM - 10 PM. Pepita Coffee Co.: MON. - Fri. 7:30 AM - 3 PM; SAT. - SUN. 8 AM - 3 PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX.

Beer Styles at Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX

Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Hazy IPA, Czech-Style Dark Lager, Sour Strong Ale with Honey, winter amber lager, Hazy Double IPA, India Pale Ale, Double India Pale Ale, and Robust Porter. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Pepita Lo-Fi Saturday

    Jul 4, 2026

    Relax with chill Lo-Fi tunes while enjoying great beers at 284 Broadway every Saturday morning at Pepita Lo-Fi Saturday.

  • Brewery Yoga at Lamplighter Brewing Co CX

    Jul 5, 2026

    Join us for our weekly Sunday morning brewery yoga class at Lamplighter Brewing Co.'s Cambridge Crossing (CX) taproom. The class, led by certified instructor Kelsey Sawyer, includ…

  • Jeopardy Bar League

    Jul 6, 2026

    Join us for a fun evening of trivia competition at Lamplighter CX, where teams battle for bragging rights and prizes in our weekly Jeopardy Bar League.

  • Pottery Workshops at Lamplighter Brewing Co – CX

    Jul 7, 2026

    An interactive pottery workshop where participants can learn hand-building techniques to create functional pottery pieces like mugs, bowls, vases, or planters. Features a relaxed,…

  • Broadway Trivia

    Jul 7, 2026

    Gather your team and test your trivia skills at Broadway Trivia held at 284 Broadway. A night of fun, challenging questions, and great company awaits!

  • Brewery Tour & Tasting

    Jul 11, 2026

    Discover the brewing process at 284 Broadway with our Brewery Tour & Tasting event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX located?
Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX is located at 110 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02141. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX's hours?
Current hours are: Broadway Taproom: TUE. - SAT. 11 AM - MIDNIGHT; SUN. - MON. 11 AM - 10 PM. CX Taproom: MON. - WED. 1 PM - 10 PM; THURS.- 1 PM - 12 AM; FRI - SAT. 12 PM - 12 AM; SUN. 12 PM - 10 PM. Pepita Coffee Co.: MON. - Fri. 7:30 AM - 3 PM; SAT. - SUN. 8 AM - 3 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Lamplighter Brewing Co. - CX?
Visit http://www.lamplighterbrewing.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.