Craft Beer
Worth the Distraction
Passionate.
Friendly. Local.
We are a small brewery in Roslindale Square, Boston, right off the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail.
Today, we're proud to serve fresh, craft beer and offer a space where you can truly Kick Back and Get Distracted.
Taproom
& Beer Garden
Hours
Thurs: 4–9pm
Fri: 4–10pm
Sat: 1–10pm
Sun: 1–7pm
Mon–Wed: Closed
Location
2 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale, MA 02131
📞 (617) 477-3677
🌐 distractionbrewingco.com
Easy Parking:
Free 2-hour lot parking (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm)
Close to Commuter Rail & MBTA bus lines (14, 35, 36, 37, 51)
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Enjoy fresh beer indoors or outside in our beer garden
Grab cans to-go
Join events like live music, trivia & more
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Nope—walk-ins only. For groups of 6+, call us!
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Beer’s for 21+, but our space is family-friendly with non-alcoholic options.
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We have snacks—but feel free to Bring Your Own Food! Roslindale has plenty of amazing local eats (see below).
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We’ve got you. Try our house-made sours and fermintinis—great alternatives.
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Yes! Check out Where to buy section
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Yes! Email us to plan your next gathering.
Plan Your Visit
Local Eats:
Distraction has a BYOF Policy
(Bring Your Own Food)
Here is a list of Roslindale (and surrounding neighborhoods) with delicious food you can bring and enjoy at Distraction Brewery (1 -5 minute walk)
753 South- Spiffy-casual spot for New American dishes
Blue Star Restaurant- Delicious brunch and lunch dishes! Call or walk to order takeout
Chilacates- Some of the best Mexican Street Food Roslindale has to offer.
Delfino’s- Classic Italian restaurant, available for takeout!
Effies Kitchen- The only place to get classic Greek style Gyros
Fornax- Great for sandwiches and quick bites to eat! Fornax Bread Company
Jimmies Cafe- Ice cream, smoothies, sandwiches and rolls, and more!
Mi Finca-They have it all: pizza, french fries, calzones, mozzarella sticks, burritos and our favorite - pupusas!
Midnight Morning- Small bites; locally sourced food. Right behind the taproom!
Shaking Seafood- Cajun style seafood! Yum!
Sophia's Grotto- Classic Italian dishes-call to order takeout. Note: no takeout orders after 6 pm!
Square Root- Sandwiches, pizza, and pastries! Yum!Village Sushi- Pleasant, low-key restaurant serving Japanese & Korean dishes, with a brick patio for summer dining.
Short Drive/Delivery
Los Amigos - Burritos and Burrito Bowls
La Taqueria- Serving fresh authentic Mexican food with quality ingredients, prepared from scratch daily.
Checkmate Cafe- Serving an array of specialty pizzas, plus sandwiches & sides.
Green T Cafe-Craving a bagel and beer? Green T serves the delicious bagel sandwiches
Yucatan Tacos -Delicious Authentic Tacos, Burritos and Plates.
Events 2026
More to be announced….
Coming soon to the taproom:
Distraction in the news
Brookline News - Why a Brookline doctor is opening a brewery in Roslindale
Yankee Brew News Brewery Profile - Distraction Brewing: the "Little Brewery That Could"
Boston.com - Distraction Brewing Voted in Top 5 of MA Breweries!
Brewbound Article - Distraction Brewing Leverages Roaming Taproom Trailer for Beer Garden Pop-Ups
CBS Boston - Distraction Brewing Company, Local Artists Team Up To Support Charity
Brewbound Feature - Distraction Brewing Partners with Artists to Launch Charitable Beer to Support Families of Children Fighting Cancer
Brew Roots Podcast - Listen Here!
Contact
Questions? Comments? Ideas?
Let’s talk beer.
Location
2 Belgrade Ave.
Roslindale, MA 02131
Chat
(617) 477-3677
chris@distractionbrewingco.com