Cisco Brewers

Top choice in Nantucket


Enjoy a hoppy pint of Whale’s Tale pale ale at the friendliest brewery you’ll likely ever see. Cisco Brewers is the ‘other’ Nantucket, a laid-back place where fun banter loosens those stiff upper lips found in primmer quarters. In addition to the brewery, there's a small distillery, casual indoor and outdoor bars, regular food trucks and live music.

The brewery tours and entertainment typically happen around 4pm, so let your hair down and plan accordingly (tours include free samples). There's a free shuttle bus running from town in season. Tour times change throughout the year; see the website for details and daily events.


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