Ipswich Ale Brewery
Restaurant
4.5 (406 on Google)
About Ipswich Ale Brewery
Ipswich Ale Brewery is a brewery and brewpub in Ipswich. Its website calls it Boston's North Shore original craft brewery and says Ipswich Ale first reached North Shore drinkers in the spring of 1991. The brewery sits in a historic brick factory that once housed the Saffron Brothers' clam shucking operation.
The onsite restaurant is the Ipswich Ale Brewer's Table, which opened in January 2016. It has 15 tap lines and a menu that runs from brewpub food to New American dishes.
The website lists year-round beers including Original Ale, Blueberry Shandy, RT 101 IPA, Oatmeal Stout, Pilsner and 1620 NE IPA. Limited and seasonal pours include The Gathering, Hop Harvest, Vienna Lager and Pink Moon.
Google also tags the place as a live music bar. More people have reviewed Ipswich Ale Brewery on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Ipswich on this site.
From Ipswich Ale Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Does Ipswich Ale Brewery serve food?
Yes. The brewery runs an onsite restaurant, the Ipswich Ale Brewer's Table. Its website describes a menu that mixes brewpub fare with New American cooking.
Is there parking at Ipswich Ale Brewery?
Yes. The website says parking is available in front of the building, including a designated handicapped spot. It also points to the Ipswich Municipal Parking lot nearby.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. The website says the brewery is a walk from the Ipswich Commuter Rail station.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
Which breweries are close by?
True North Ale Company is 0.8 miles away. Great Marsh Brewing Company is 4.8 miles away, while RiverWalk Brewing Co. is 8.6 miles away and Newburyport Brewing Company is 8.8 miles away.
Answers come from Ipswich Ale Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Before you visit Ipswich Ale
Check ipswichalebrewery.com before you go. The beer page shows what is on tap, and the events page lists upcoming events and tapmobile bookings.
Parking is available in front of the building. If you come by train, the Ipswich Commuter Rail station is a short walk away.
True North Ale Company is 0.8 miles away, so a second stop is easy. Great Marsh Brewing Company in Essex is 4.8 miles away if you want to go a little farther.