Day Tripping – Local Breweries and Wineries


Central Mass is home to not only the Wellsworth Hotel, but plenty of breweries and wineries to explore and quench your thirst.

Before heading out for a day of visiting the area, we recommend you get your caffeine fix at:

Sturbridge Coffee Roasters

Locations in Dudley and Charlton

www.sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com

Coffee beans are freshly roasted every week right here in town and the retail locations offer coffee by the cup or pound, teas, additional beverages, breakfast sandwiches and light lunches.

Once you’re got your caffeine fix – check out some of our favorite nearby beverage establishments:

Tree House Brewing Company

Charlton, MA

https://treehousebrew.com/

7 miles away

Creators of Julius, Green, Haze, and more, Tree House changes their lineup based on season, innovations, and moods, but you’re sure to find something you love in their rotational offerings They are a relaxed environment but can become very busy on special release days and holidays. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, beers by the glass or can.

Rapscallion Brewery

Sturbridge, MA

https://visitrapscallion.com/sturbridge/

6 miles away

Rapscallion Pub location is where you will enjoy Rapscallion‘s beers in a warm and friendly tavern atmosphere, complete with home-cooked food, beautiful outdoor patios, live music, and a full wine and hand-crafted cocktail menu.

Altruist Brewing Co.

Sturbridge, MA

https://www.altruistbrewing.com/

6 miles away

What started as home-brewing in their garage is now served up in an old mill taproom providing the ultimate industrial space with a taste of tradition. Altruist offers multiple diverse beers, an indoor taproom, outdoor beer garden and small bites.

Oakholm Brewing Company

Brookfield, MA

https://www.oakholmbrewing.com/

11 miles away

Set in a historic barn setting, the taproom offers beer by the glass or can as well as seltzers and specials. Oakholm Brewing Company is situated on Oakholm Farm Estate’s land whose mission is to be a place of love, respect, fun, celebration, peace, & relaxation, nourishment for the soul, and a place where families come together. A place where people enter as strangers and leave as friends.

Taylor Brooke Winery

Woodstock, CT

https://www.taylorbrookewinery.com/

11 miles away

The tasting room and four season covered pavilion are open year-round, offering gorgeous views of their vineyard while you relax with family and friends. They offer guided wine tastings, wine flights, and wine by the glass and bottle.

Taylor Brooke Brewery

Woodstock, CT

https://www.taylorbrookebrewery.com/

11 miles away

Taylor Brooke Brewery and taproom is located on a 46-acre farm in historic Woodstock, CT, down the hill from Taylor Brooke Winery. They ferment something for everyone–hop forward IPAs, smooth milk stouts, fruity sours, crisp lagers, and more–plus, they also offer the full wine menu from Taylor Brooke Winery, in their taproom.

Brimfield Winery

Brimfield, MA

https://brimfieldwinery.com/

12 miles away

Set at the home and farmland of the late Asa & Sarah Lincoln (circa 1823), A perfect place to create a unique local winery at this historical setting. Located “behind the red barn” and offering a variety of wine options.

Timberyard Brewing Company

East Brookfield, MA

https://timberyardbrewing.com/

14 miles away

Located in the old Howe Lumber building, keeping a lot of their past heritage with old, reclaimed wood and steel aesthetic, Timberyard is an independent craft brewery with a 5,000 square-foot taproom offering beer on tap or in cans to go.

Sharpe Hill Vineyard

Pomfret, CT

https://sharpehill.com/

Tasting room and wine available by the glass or bottle.

22 miles away

Agronomy Farm Vineyard

Oakholm, MA

http://agronomyfarmvineyard.com/

22 miles away

The 1.85-acre vineyard was planted in May of 2014 with half of the vines a red varietal, and the other half a white varietal. The tasting room offers wine by the glass or bottle, cider and light snacks.

Milk Room Brewing Company

Rutland, MA

https://www.milkroombrewing.com/

25 miles away

Their Beer Pasture is open seasonally, weather dependent, with live music and food trucks. Relax at one of their tables in their pasture or enjoy a seat on the deck, which offers flights for your enjoyment while overlooking the beautiful grounds and animals.

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery

Hardwick, MA

https://www.hardwickwinery.com/

28 miles away

Located on a quiet country road that winds around the Quabbin Reservoir, located in a historic restored 200+ year old house and barn, they offer more than 20 wines, music and special events.

Stone Cow Brewery

Barre, MA

https://www.stonecowbrewery.com/

32 miles away

Operating in a historic 1820s post & beam barn since 2016, Stone Cow Brewery has grown to become the centerpiece of their family’s real working central-Massachusetts dairy farm. Built on a deep belief that sharing farm-to-table food and drink with others is not only a sacred act, but also serves the heart of any good community. They pride themselves in being a destination brewery for all. Beer is available by the glass or can as well as on-site food.

This list is just the beginning of all the options located within approximately a ½ hour radius, but there are many more.

We encourage you to search for local beverages and check all their websites and social media pages to learn about open hours, special events, food trucks on site and more. And of course, please consume responsibly. And enjoy your stay in our beautiful area!