Beerworks

Hubby loved the selection of beer, and being able to open a bottle and share with a group. They don't serve food but you can get food delivered (theres a pizza place next door). We had a good night :-)

First of all: I am not a beer drinker, but my husband is. So, take this with a grain of barley.

I stumbled upon Beerworks while I was walking through downtown Medford one day this summer. It was a hot day, and after stepping inside to see what the place even was (store? bar?brewery?) I called my husband and took him on a date there that very night.

Beerworks has a large selection of beers from all over the place, including local and international brews. They have a selection of beers that can be very hard to find here in Medford. You can buy from the cooler and drink on site or buy from the cooler to take home. They also have four (or five?) beers on tap each day and they change them out regularly to mix up the selections.

Friday nights, I am told, they have a "themed" happy hour where they do tastings of 5 or 6 beers with a theme. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable, prices were decent but some of the beers were a bit spendy.

I agree with the other reviewers that the ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. Get some cushy chairs instead of just bar - tables, make it a little more inviting to sit around and drink a brew or two. The hard seats and the cold/hard atmosphere are a turn off.

I know the place is called Beerworks, but I suggest having a wider selection of wine than just one red and one white. This would encourage me to drag my old man down there more often. We live in a mecca of wineries, so it wouldn't be too hard to diversify a tiny bit to give non-beer drinkers something to enjoy.

Ah beerworks. I have a love and hate relationship with you. Since your beginning  I have been drinking beer here so my review is credible, I hope.

First let me say it's wonderful having a specialty beer selection.  You guys order good beer and try to keep good taps on rotation. Unfortunately that's about where my love ends.

Sadly entering this place you immediately grasp the lack of warmth and comfort indicative of a great bar. It has that strip mall feel yet it has a great old brick wall. Call a decorator, seriously. Normally I wouldn't say it but this is a huge detractor for me.  Sitting in a big empty space that echoes when you talk just doesn't make for a good time.
Music. Good lord. Do you honestly believe I want to listen to local radio? That's if there's music playing at all.  Sacrilege! Buy a Pandora account, already.

Other than the fact coming here is more like a Medford high school reunion, most of the time there's great potential.  I feel welcome.  I'm coming back, but truth be told I'm spending most of my drinking time at an establishment with a better vibe.