Art isn’t the only crafty thing happening in North Adams. This quaint town is home to a series of bars and breweries staffed by some of the best alcoholic artisans in the country. Many of them hand-make their own signature cocktails, drafts, and IPAs right in town. Check out our top bars in North Adams, MA next time you visit the Berkshires.
The Airport Rooms at Tourists Welcome
One of our neighboring hotels has a cocktail lounge called The Airport Rooms that has a vintage yet modern feel. It’s one of the most unique drinking settings you’ll ever experience. They’re also known for their natural wines and delicious drinks. You can also grab some mouthwatering gourmet-cooked meals to perfectly pair with your beverage.
Freight Yard Pub
This rustic pub has a famous rotating collection of 12 local, national, and international draft beers served on tap. The Freight Yard Pub also offers more than 50 beers, ciders, hard lemonades, and many other wines and cocktails for the non-craft beer types. There’s also live music every Saturday night that turns the atmosphere from a modern brewery to a lively hot spot.
Bright Ideas Brewing
Bright Ideas Brewing has indoor, outdoor, and taproom seating — perfect for sipping their delectable menu of drinks. Voted the Best Brewery in the Berkshires from 2018 though 2021, they always have an assortment of IPAs, pale ales, sours, and more on tap. They make everything locally and the vibe is always bright and happy in this bar.
PUBLIC Eat and Drink
PUBLIC serves casual, inventive American food with an emphasis on freshness, flavor, and in-house preparation. This bar proudly supports local farms, artisans, and food producers to supply their ingredients for drinks and meals. They offer an extensive, rotating craft beer program with 11 taps and over a dozen additional selections in bottles. There’s also a carefully curated wine list and inventive cocktail offerings.
The Distillery at Greylock Works
The people behind The Distillery at Greylock Works are true rum artisans. Besides their distillery, they have several other areas for parties and events. They make every gin and rum by hand with careful, uncompromising care. Mixed in are many botanicals, locally harvested from the flora and fauna of the Berkshires for a unique taste you won’t find anywhere else. Sip on a creamy cocktail in the summer or on a cinnamon-nutmeg-gingerbread blend in the winter.
Stay at Hotel Downstreet
The best breweries in North Adams, MA are only a short walk from Hotel Downstreet. The newest hotel in town with an art-deco feel is the perfect place to stay after a hearty drinking tour of the area. We’re also only a short drive from the most popular sightseeing spots and activities in the Berkshires. Come stay with us year-round for the best drinks in town!