Brewery Profile

The Tap Brewing Company

In downtown Haverhill, visitors find a long-running brewpub that has been part of the city’s drinking and dining scene since 2003. The Tap Brewing Company is built around house-made ales and lagers, with the brewing equipment kept in view rather than hidden away. From the main floor, patrons can see the brewhouse and fermentation tanks, which gives the room a working-brewery feel even when the visit is centered on lunch, dinner, or a casual pint. The indoor dining area includes original exposed brick, tying the space to the older downtown setting, while the overall format is that of a full-service restaurant supported by an on-site brewery.

Travelers exploring breweries in northeastern Massachusetts often look for places that connect beer with a broader stop: a meal, a walkable downtown, or a view that makes the visit feel tied to its surroundings. This brewpub fits that pattern by pairing its ales and lagers with American comfort food and classic pub fare, rather than operating only as a tasting room. The beer program is described as covering a diverse range of styles, with an emphasis on consistency and quality across award-winning offerings. For visitors who like to see where beer is made, the visible production setup adds context without requiring a formal tour.

For planning purposes, the main certainties are the restaurant service, the indoor dining room, the visible brewing area, and the seasonal outdoor deck overlooking the adjacent Merrimack River. The deck is a weather- and season-dependent feature, so it is best treated as a bonus rather than assumed for every visit. The taproom or restaurant is also the place to confirm the day’s pours, since available ales and lagers can change and no specific beer lineup should be assumed in advance. Visitors looking for a brewery stop with food, indoor character, and possible riverside seating will find those elements here in a downtown Haverhill setting.

The Tap Brewing Company has operated in downtown Haverhill, Massachusetts, since its establishment in 2003, focusing on the production of house-made ales and lagers. The facility incorporates a visible brewhouse, allowing patrons to view the brewing process and fermentation tanks from the main floor. This operation supports a full-service restaurant specializing in American comfort food and classic pub fare. The establishment offers both an indoor dining area featuring original exposed brick and a seasonal outdoor deck providing views of the adjacent Merrimack River. The brewery emphasizes consistency and quality across its diverse range of award-winning styles.

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100 Washington St, Haverhill, Massachusetts, 01832-5500

Phone: 978-374-1117

Website: http://www.tapbrewingcompany.com

Hours: Monday- Kitchen Closed, Bar Closed Tuesday - Kitchen Closed, Bar 4pm til last call Wednesday - Kitchen 12pm-9pm, Bar open until last call Thursday - Kitchen 12pm-9pm, Bar open until last call Friday - Kitchen 12pm-9pm, Bar open until last call Saturday - Kitchen 12pm-9pm, Bar open until last call Sunday- Kitchen 12pm-8pm, Bar open until last call