Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen

Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen is a wedding rehearsal venue in North Reading, MA, combining craft beer, quality food, and multiple event spaces. Founded in 2019 by brothers Mike and Steve Gabardi along with friends who shared a passion for craft beers, the venue has grown into a full-service destination featuring a taproom, lounge, bar, sit-down restaurant, and a three-season beer garden. The brewery partnered with local restaurateurs Jim Dietz and Jim Dietz II to develop a menu designed to offer distinctive options while appealing to a wide range of tastes. The venue provides a comfortable, contemporary atmosphere suitable for celebrating with close family and friends. The combination of indoor dining spaces and the outdoor beer garden gives couples flexibility for their rehearsal dinner setting.