Cape Cod's Beer Gardens
By Guidebook Staff
Explore the Cape’s Craft Brew Scene
This summer is the perfect time to explore the Cape’s beer gardens. Luckily, there are many fantastic options found Cape-wide. These fun outdoor spaces offer locally crafted beers, cocktails, and cuisine. We’ve rounded up the Cape’s best beer gardens by region and highly recommend making a dent in our list this summer!
Upper Cape
Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery, Falmouth via @badmarthafalmouth
Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery
876 E Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth
(508) 444-6571
Bad Martha operates a 15-barrel brewing system, which means they have a ton of beers on tap that are brewed on-site. Their beer garden features outdoor games and live music, plus artisan pizza and brewery grub.
Naukabout Brewery and Tap Room
13 Lake Ave, Mashpee
(508) 444-9822
Naukabout Brewery boasts a six-thousand square foot patio allowing plenty of room to spread out and enjoy their tasty brews on tap alongside a food menu featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Tree House Brewing Company
98 Town Neck Rd, Sandwich
The famed Tree House Brewing Company’s new Sandwich location boats stellar views of Cape Cod Bay.
Mid Cape
Cape Cod Beer, Hyannis via @capecodbeer
Cape Cod Beer
1336 Phinneys Lane, Hyannis
(508) 790-4200
Considered the grandfather brewery of the Cape, Cape Cod Beer has been a staple on Cape Cod for decades. Their impressive list of beers brewed on-site often feature seasonal specials. They regularly host events, live music, and pop-up shops and eateries on their spacious outdoor patio.
Barnstable Brewing
485 W Main St, Hyannis
(774) 470- 6989
Barnstable Brewing offers beer brewed on-site. Enjoy signature brews in their tasting room, or relax outside on their patio and lawn. The E-DOGS food trailer camps out on their grounds daily.
Finns Craft Beer Taphouse
16 Barnstable Rd, Hyannis
(508) 534-9756
Located on Main Street in Hyannis, Finns has a comfortable outdoor patio that often features live music. Enjoy their eclectic list of beers on tap alongside a fun menu of shareables and snacks.
Lower Cape
Outermost Brewery, Orleans via @hogislandbeer
The Outermost Brewery/Hog Island Beer Co.
28 West Rd, Orleans
(508) 255- 2337
The Outermost Brewery features Hog Island Beer Co. beer brewed on the grounds. Their sizable outdoor space includes two patios, a large lawn, and a tent, and their brewery menu features a handful of staple brewery grub with a Cape Cod twist.
Perks Coffee Shop and Beer Garden
545 MA-28, Harwich Port
(774) 209-3460
Located in downtown Harwich Port, Perks Beer Garden boasts a full menu of unique and delicious eats and a tap list of beer sourced coast-to-coast. Their beer garden often features live music.
Outer Cape
Truro Vineyards, Truro via @trurovineyardsofcapecod
Truro Vineyards
11 Shore Rd, North Truro
(508) 487- 6200
Though Truro Vineyards is not technically a beer garden, it is one of the more beautiful outdoor locations on the Cape. Perched between the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay, Truro Vineyards bucolic vineyard is a unique place to spend an afternoon. Enjoy a tasting of their wine or South Hollow Spirits. The Blackfish Restaurant food truck is on the grounds summer-long.
Provincetown Brewing Co.
141 Bradford St, Provincetown
(508) 418-4499
The Provincetown Brewing Co. taproom is located in the heart of Provincetown. Try their unique and high-quality craft brew alongside tasty shared plates and sandwiches on their vibrant patio.
Block and Tackle
545 US-6, Wellfleet
(774) 383-3967
Wellfleet’s Block and Tackle has ample outdoor space to enjoy their eclectic tap and beverage menu. You won’t want to miss their delicious smoked BBQ plates.
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Kappy's presents Summer Drinks
By Guidebook Staff
This summer, Kappy’s set us up with some delicious summer cocktail recipes. In true Cape Cod fashion, we had to try them out at the beach!
First we stopped by Kappy’s Hyannis location to stock up on ingredients and then hit the sand for an oceanside cocktail hour. Be sure to try these delicious drink recipes all summer long.
We will be adding new Kappy’s drink specials every month, so keep checking back for exciting new mixes, and hit the Kappy’s logo below to go directly to their online ordering!
June Specials
Truro Tequila Zarza
2 oz Tierra Noble Reposado Tequila
1 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Blackberries
Float: Creme de Cassis Liqueur
Combine all ingredients, excluding liqueur. Shake well. Strain and serve over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Float liqueur on top. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
Gardener’s Gin Sour
1.5 oz Greenall’s Gin
.5 oz Simple Syrup
.5 oz Lemon Juice
Basil leaves (for muddling & garnish)
Muddle basil in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice. Add remaining ingredients.
Shake well. Double strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with basil leaf.
Race Point Raspberry Lemonade
1.5 oz Grays Peak Vodka
.5 oz Raspberry Liqueur
2 oz lemonade
Raspberries and Lemon Wheel for garnish
Mix ingredients in a glass with ice and stir. Garnish with lemon wheels or raspberries.
Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits has everything you need to create the perfect summer night on Cape Cod.
Browse their stellar selection in person, or easily place your alcohol order on their website or by using the Kappy’s app (available in the Apple and Google Play store).
Be sure to check out their specials and staff picks if you’re looking to try something new. Kappy’s is located in Hyannis on Rte 28 (across from the airport) and on Spring Bars Road in Falmouth (next to the Christmas Tree Shop).
