Cisco Brewers Seaport Opens

by Rick Winterson

This month, Cisco Brewers Seaport (despite a few untimely April showers) returned for another springsummer-fall season that extends until October 15. The Cisco facility in South Boston’s Seaport District is a branch. Cisco Brewers original brewery, head office, mother ship, whatever, was founded in 1995 on the island of Nantucket – well south of here, across 30 miles of open water. They claim they have bottled the energy from “the happiest place on Earth” into every one of the beers they brew and serve.

Cisco Brewers offers many craft beers. Some of their exotic names are Grey Lady Wheat Ale, Wandering Haze Hazy IPA, Gripah Grapefruit IPA, Shark Tracker Light Lager, Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, and Nantucket Rise and Pina. This year, classic craft cocktails at Cisco’s feature spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. A menu of wines from

Nantucket Vineyards is available as well. A variety of foods will be served at the Cisco Kitchen Bar. Pick them up yourself and then dine on the outdoor tables at Cisco Brewers Seaport. You’ll find a classic New England clam shack, a sushi bar, and a taco truck. You can enjoy salmon or tuna poke bowls, lobster or fried clam rolls, and (of course) burgers of all descriptions.

As an added perq, Cisco Brewers Seaport will feature live music from local artists every day. They welcome parties and anniversary celebrations, too.

We’ll quote a news release from Jay Harman, the CEO of Cisco Brewers: “We are super excited about the new food offerings from Cisco Kitchen Bar … to complement all the products from Nantucket. We have also worked hard to route New England’s best musicians through the Seaport this summer to elevate our beer garden experience. We hope everyone has a fun time!”

Cisco’s Seaport location is approximately an acre in open air, although there’s a tented enclosure if the weather strikes. It is sited at the intersection of Seaport Boulevard and Pier 4 Boulevard. It’s open six days a week – Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 11 p.m.; Saturday/ Sunday, 12 noon to 11 p.m. Cisco’s will be closed Mondays but open on holidays – Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples Day. Stay updated at www.ciscobrewers.com.

We’ll conclude with a suggestion. Certainly, you’ll be delighted with your visit to Cisco Brewers Seaport. But while you are there, think about visiting other attractions in South Boston’s Seaport District. These range from superb (and unique) views of Boston Harbor and its nautical traffic to places like the ICA (institute of Contemporary Art), Porter Square Bookstore, Grub Street, and several magnificent green spaces. And these are all within easy walking distance of Cisco Brewers Seaport.