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Salem Brewery Crawl – Fall 2025

Salem Brewery Crawl Nov 29 | Craft Beer Tour Downtown Salem
Spend the day hitting some of Salem’s best spots for local brews, good vibes, and fall fun on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The Salem Brewery Crawl is a self-guided tour celebrating Small Business Saturday while exploring downtown Salem’s thriving craft beverage scene.
How It Works
Grab a brewery passport at your first stop, and collect a stamp for every full pour you grab along the crawl. Fill your passport, and you’ll earn yourself a limited-edition Salem Brewery Crawl beer mug to take home!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: All day (each venue on regular hours)
Age: 21+ only
Cost: Free to participate, pay-as-you-go for drinks
Format: Self-guided walking tour
Participating Locations
Notch Brewing
283R Derby Street | (978) 238-9060 | notchbrewing.com |@notchbrewing
Traditional Czech and German-style session beers served in authentic glassware. Spacious beer garden overlooking the South River, German-inspired food menu. All beers 4.5% ABV or lower.
Couch Dog Brewing Co.
76 Lafayette Street | couchdogbrewing.com |@couchdogbrewing
AAPI-owned microbrewery specializing in Asian-inspired ales with unique ingredients like persimmon, perilla, and Japanese cherry blossoms. Cozy taproom, dog-friendly, bring-your-own-food welcome.
Far From the Tree Cider
108 Jackson Street | (978) 224-2904 | farfromthetreecider.com | @farfromthetreecider
Craft hard cider made from 100% Massachusetts apples. Dry, wine-like ciders with rotating seasonal offerings. Dog-friendly patio, regular live music and events.
East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church Street | (339) 245-2939 | eastregimentbeercompany.com |@eastregimentbeerco
Veteran-owned brewery in Salem’s historic firehouse. Diverse beer selection including IPAs, lagers, and sours. Four-season heated patio, on-site food from Crazy Good Kitchen.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Around
All four venues are within a 15-minute walk of each other in downtown Salem. Park once in a central location and walk the crawl for the safest, most enjoyable experience.
Parking Options:
- Museum Place Garage
- Riley Plaza Parking Lot
- South Harbor Garage
- Metered street parking
Public Transit: MBTA Commuter Rail to Salem Station (10-15 minute walk to venues)
What to Bring
- Valid ID (21+ strictly enforced)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Designated driver plans or ride service budget
Safety First
This is a self-guided tour with no official group or guide. Pace yourself, drink water between stops, and never drink and drive. Plan your transportation in advance.
Why Small Business Saturday?
The brewery crawl celebrates Small Business Saturday—the day after Black Friday dedicated to supporting local businesses. All four participating venues are independently owned Salem businesses. By participating, you’re directly supporting local brewers, cider makers, and the craft beverage community that makes downtown Salem special.
Connect & Share
Tag your drinking crew and document your crawl:
Hashtags: #SalemBreweryCrawl #CraftBeerSalem #SalemMA #SmallBusinessSaturday
Tag the venues:
More Holiday Happenings Events
Make it a full holiday weekend in Salem:
- Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting – November 28 (the night before!)
- Wassail Weekend – December 14-15
- Grave Tidings Haunted Holiday Market – December 6-7
- Christmas in Salem House Tour – First weekend in December
About Holiday Happenings
The Salem Brewery Crawl is part of Holiday Happenings, Salem’s holiday events and shopping guide. Discover local businesses, seasonal events, and community celebrations throughout downtown Salem’s holiday season.
Holiday Happenings is supported by Website Sponsors Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry and Witch City Walking Tours, along with Social Media Sponsors Salem Wax/The Lost Library and Salem Night Tour/Wynott’s Wands. Co-organized by Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets, in partnership with Destination Salem and the City of Salem.
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For Questions, Contact participating venues directly using the information above
