About Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen
Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen is a brewpub on Main St in North Reading. It has an apothecary theme, a 10-barrel brewhouse and a full kitchen. The brewery says it is one of Massachusetts' most awarded breweries on the Untappd Community Awards.
The taproom pours 14 New England beers made in house. They run from crisp and refreshing to hazy, golden and full of hops, and new releases keep coming. The food menu leans on pub classics and snacks, and the full bar adds cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic options.
You can sit in the taproom, lounge, bar, restaurant or beer garden. Weekly trivia is on the schedule, along with food pairings and cooking classes.
Private functions fit groups from 30 up to 175 guests, and catering is available too. Brothers Mike and Steve Gabardi started the brewery with brewmaster Kevin McComiskey, and the pilot brewery held its first brew day in 2019.
From Hopothecary Ales' own website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Does Hopothecary Ales serve food?
Yes. It has a full kitchen and a full bar, with pub classics, snacks and plates made to pair with the beer.
Is there trivia?
Yes. Weekly trivia runs at the brewpub, and it also hosts food pairings and cooking classes.
Can I book a private party or buy out the place?
Yes. The private function rooms take groups from 30 up to 175 guests, including a full restaurant buyout. Catering is also available.
Is Hopothecary Ales wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, the parking lot and the restroom are all wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Oak & Iron Brewing Co. in Andover is 4.4 miles away. Fable Brewing Company in Woburn is 6 miles away, and BrewOps in North Andover is 7.4 miles away.
Answers come from Hopothecary Ales' website and its Google listing, read October 31, 2026.
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Before you visit Hopothecary Ales
Expect a full restaurant as well as a brewery. Order a pint from the house list and a plate from the kitchen, or take a seat in the beer garden when the season allows.
Check hopothecaryales.com before you go. The site has the current beer list and the events page. If you are planning a group, the functions page covers parties of 30 to 175.
Oak & Iron Brewing Co. in Andover is 4.4 miles away, and Fable Brewing Company in Woburn is 6 miles. Either one makes an easy second stop on the same day.