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Posted: April 25, 2025
Cisco Brewers Seaport
opens for the season
Boston, MA Boston Seaport by WS and Cisco Brewers Seaport is returning as one of Boston’s favorite waterfront beer gardens for its eighth season. Cisco opened on Friday, April 18, 2025, bringing the island vibes of Nantucket back to the city for six months of craft beer, cocktails, live music, and New England-inspired delicacies.
Located at 100 Seaport Blvd., Cisco Brewers Seaport will be open seven days a week, featuring a spacious covered tent for guests to enjoy the experience throughout the season. The tented space will also be available to rent for corporate outings and private events.
“Eight seasons in, Cisco Brewers Seaport has become a true Boston tradition,” said Ariel Foxman, VP, brand & experience for Boston Seaport by WS Development.
“This beer garden has added to the vibrancy of Seaport, offering a relaxed, welcoming space for friends, families, and colleagues to gather outside during the warm weather months. With signature Cisco cocktails, classic New England lobster rolls, and live music filling the air, this gathering spot has become a true reflection of Boston’s lively energy and community spirit.”
This season, Cisco Brewers Seaport is bringing back its renowned lineup of craft beer and cocktails, including favorites like the Shark Tracker Light Lager, Cisco Disco, La Langosta Spicy Margarita, Scurvy Killer #8, and Figawi Wowie, and will also debut new offerings. A refreshed food truck lineup will feature an expanded selection of New England seafood favorites, tacos, and wood-fired pizzas from the Clam Shack, Taco Truck, and Pizza Truck. Guests can enjoy live music every day of the week from a dynamic mix of local and touring artists, adding to the lively Seaport atmosphere. The season kicks off with an exciting opening weekend lineup featuring Kali Loops on Friday, Bonus Cat and Regular Gents on Saturday, and Ian Biggs on Sunday. Check the Cisco Seaport schedule regularly for the latest artist lineup and performance details.
“We can’t wait to bring Cisco Brewers Seaport back for another season. ” said Jay Harman, CEO of Cisco Brewers. “Every year, we look for ways to make the experience even better, and this season is no different. We’ve got an awesome lineup of musicians, fresh seafood, tacos, and pizza from our food trucks, and of course, plenty of Cisco favorites on tap. We’re looking forward to another amazing summer in the Seaport and can’t wait to see everyone out here.”
2025 Season Details
Opening Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Season Duration: April 18 – October 13, 2025
Location: 100 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 4 PM – 11 PM
Friday: 3 PM – 11 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Holidays: 12 PM – 11 PM (including Marathon Monday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
Special Events & Private Rentals: A 50’ x 50’ covered tent is available for private and corporate events with full-service catering options.
Retail Offerings: Guests can take home a piece of Cisco with two merchandise shops and the Retail To-Go container featuring Cisco products for off-site enjoyment.
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