SkiingAway t1_j9uuj06 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 6:48 PM

Reply to comment by RhaenyrasUncle in Widowmaker Brewing opening new location with taproom & kitchen in former Brato Brewhouse space; just steps away from Roadrunner by ndiorio13

I mean, it's not exactly "weirdly" dead. 5-10 years ago there basically wasn't a thing there of interest to the general public besides the liquor store and Stop & Shop. Redev of a lot of the rest of the area is still in progress.

Also, there is a good, longstanding, relatively cheap bar literally around the corner from where Brato was that also runs a solid craft selection on tap.

If your craft brewery isn't making spectacular beer, why would I drink there vs said bar?

Electrical-Tax6982 t1_j9w09xf wrote on February 24, 2023 at 11:23 PM

Less familiar with the area, you mean broken records, irish village or somewhere else for the cheap bar?

SkiingAway t1_j9w18he wrote on February 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM

> irish village

Yes. Been there for 50 years, owned by the same guy for the last 40 (who's actually an Irish immigrant, not the distant descendant of one), has a dartboard, you get the picture of what kind of bar it is.