Burke's Alewerks Taproom Now Open In Newton

NEWTON, MA — Newton has a new spot for craft beer and more via Burke’s Alewerks in West Newton, owner Brian Burke announced earlier this month.

Burke’s is located at 1391 Washington St. in West Newton. The taproom offers traditional European and American style ales alongside a food menu of pizza and hot pretzels.

Burke’s also offers a selection of wines.

Burke had been working a corporate job until 2015, according to an about page on the Burke’s website. He then made a pivot to brewing, building on experience with homebrewing to develop his own recipes and begin a career in the brewing industry. Burke worked at Slesar Bros Brewing Co. and the Somerville-based Aeronaut Brewing Company before he launched his own brewery in 2017, according to his LinkedIn page.

Burke opened Burke’s Alewerks in Hanover. His Newton opening, first reported by Boston Restaurant Talk, now marks a relocation. Burke shuttered his Hanover operation on Dec. 18, according to a social media announcement.

Burke’s Alewerks in Newton occupies the same space that once housed The Local, which is a restaurant and bar still with multiple locations in the Boston area.

Burke’s Alewerks’ hours are as follows:

• Wednesday - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Thursday - 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday - 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday - 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Moving forward, Burke’s is looking to expand food offerings with specials and guest shifts offering pop-up dining services, as noted on the taproom’s website.