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Dockside Beer Garden re-opens on Central Wharf

Outdoor beer garden offers Boston waterfront access with New England-styled food

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Dockside Beer Garden
Dockside Beer Garden CREDIT: New England Aquarium

BOSTON, MASS. (May 2025) – Steps away from the most expansive views of Boston Harbor, the New England Aquarium proudly announces the return of Dockside Beer Garden on Central Wharf with a refreshed menu, local craft brews, and a selection of wines, freshly-created cocktails, and spiked seltzers. The outdoor beer garden is now open seven days a week in front of the Aquarium.

**PHOTOS OF THE BEER GARDEN AND MENU ITEMS AVAILABLE HERE**

In collaboration with the Aquarium’s hospitality partner, Sodexo Live!, Dockside Beer Garden offers an updated menu of starters including New England clam chowder, corn dogs with Sam Summer beer cheese dip, craft nachos, Bavarian pretzel sticks, and Old Bay spiced house-made potato chips served with lemon aioli. Salads include a classic Caesar salad and a baby green salad with watercress and romaine lettuce with Craisins, goat cheese, toasted pepitos, and granny smith apples. Sandwiches range from a hot honey panko-crusted chicken sandwich, an Angus beef burger, IPA battered fish tacos, grilled cheese, and a vegetarian “lobster” roll. (Full menu available here.)

Overhead shot of a table with an assortment of food offered by our beer garden.
Beer Garden Food CREDIT: New England Aquarium

“It could not be a better time to come down to Central Wharf to dine, stroll along the Harborwalk, and visit the Aquarium,” said Ryan Cummings, Sodexo Live! Regional Vice President of Operations. “With our expanded hospitality offerings this season, every visit promises a memorable culinary experience, too.”

The Dockside Beer Garden is open daily from 12 p.m. to one hour after the Aquarium closes.

MEDIA CONTACT: Pam Bechtold Snyder—617-686-5068; psnyder@neaq.org