About Grey Sail Brewing
Grey Sail Brewing is a brewery and taproom in Westerly, Rhode Island. The building went up toward the end of the 1920s as the Westerly Macaroni Factory. Grey Sail moved in during 2011.
The brewery was a thought for Alan and Jennifer Brinton for over 15 years. The first batch of Flagship Ale was brewed in 2011. The brewery also sells spirits from its sister company, South County Distillers.
The taproom offers beer, wine and cocktails. There is indoor and outdoor seating, depending on the weather. Leashed dogs are allowed outdoors.
It is a family-friendly place with board games and yard games. The brewery says Grey Sail was voted Best of Rhode Island three years in a row. More people have reviewed Grey Sail Brewing on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Westerly on this site.
From Grey Sail Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 26, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Grey Sail?
Leashed dogs are allowed outdoors, and they are welcome in the taproom courtyard. They are also welcome indoors at the brewery storefront, where you buy beer and merchandise to go. Service animals are always welcome indoors.
Does Grey Sail have food?
Food is available during the summer months. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food to the taproom in the fall, winter and spring.
Where do I park at Grey Sail?
The brewery and the taproom each have their own parking lot. There are also two satellite lots and a free municipal lot, all a short walk away.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe in North Stonington is 4.6 miles away. Trillium Farm CT, also in North Stonington, is 5.3 miles away.
Answers come from Grey Sail Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 26, 2026.
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Before you visit Grey Sail
Expect a brewery storefront and a separate taproom. The storefront is the place for beer and merchandise to go. The taproom is where you sit down with a pour.
Check greysailbrewing.com before you go. The events page lists what is on, and the FAQ page has the latest food news. The taproom takes reservations for large groups only.
Shunock River Brewery and Village Cafe is 4.6 miles away in North Stonington. Trillium Farm CT is 5.3 miles away. Either one makes a second stop easy to add.
