About Gardner Ale House
Gardner Ale House is a brewpub on Parker Street in Gardner, run by Moon Hill Brewing Co. Its website says it is the only full-menu brewpub in North Central Massachusetts. Google describes a rustic, all-brick room.
The menu runs from brick oven pizza with hand stretched dough to burgers, chicken and fish sandwiches, salads and entrees. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options are on it too. The website lists 15 craft beers and ciders on tap, plus a full bar.
Music and games fill the week. Trivia runs on Tuesday evenings, and Wednesdays pair a special beer of the week with live local acoustic music. The outdoor deck serves the same food and beer as the dining room.
The website calls the pub family style, and you can take 4-packs of beer home when you leave. More people have reviewed Gardner Ale House on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Gardner on this site.
From Moon Hill Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Who runs Gardner Ale House?
Moon Hill Brewing Co runs it. The website says the full-menu brewpub is known locally as the Gardner Ale House.
Does Gardner Ale House serve food?
Yes. The menu includes brick oven pizza, burgers, chicken and fish sandwiches, salads and entrees, with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Does it have live music or trivia?
Yes. Trivia runs on Tuesday evenings, and Wednesdays bring a beer of the week and live local acoustic music. The website also lists live blues on Mondays.
Is Gardner Ale House wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
Which breweries are close by?
Templeton Spirit Co is 2.6 miles away. Wachusett Brewing Company is 6.5 miles away, and Brew Barn Taproom & Restaurant is 7.6 miles away.
Answers come from Moon Hill Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Before you visit Gardner Ale House
Check moonhillbrewing.com before you go. It posts the event calendar, the specials and the full menu. Music and trivia nights are listed there too.
The deck does not take reservations, and the website says the wait is never long. You can wait inside with a drink. Grab a 4-pack on your way out.
Templeton Spirit Co is 2.6 miles away. Wachusett Brewing Company is 6.5 miles away, which makes it the next brewery stop. Brew Barn Taproom & Restaurant is 7.6 miles away.
