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BEST METROWEST AFTER-WORK BAR
Tavern In The Square Northborough*
Northborough, www.taverninthesquare.com
Top executive: CEO Stephen Desousa
Founded: 2004
Employees: 60
Tavern prides itself on a neighborhood vibe while still offering craft cocktails, 50 beers on
tap and a seasonal scratch menu. It is rolling out new menu offerings for customers with
food allergies and dietary concerns.
BEST LOCAL BREWERY
Wormtown Brewery*
Worcester, www.wormtownbrewery.com
Top executives: Managing Partner David
Fields and Brewmaster & Founder Ben
Roesch
Founded: 2010
Employees: 30
In 2018, Wormtown launched the Mass
Whole Lager, which uses all
Massachusetts ingredients and added a
seasonal enclosure for its patio. This year,
Wormtown will become the official beer
of Phantom Gourmet. In its nine years,
the brewery has won more than 160
awards worldwide.
Notable runners-up: Tree House
Brewing Co., Wachusett Brewing Co.
While Wormtown
develops new beer
flavors constantly,
its staple creation
remains the Be
Hoppy IPA.
Tavern in the Square
offers craft cocktails
like New England
Sangria, Rum
Rebellion and Root
Beer Old Fashioned.