Night Shift Brewing Will Open 2 Beer Gardens on Charles River

EVERETT, MA –

From the Night Shift Newsletter

Get ready for riverside beers.

Beginning this summer, Night Shift Brewing will open two beer gardens on the Charles River. The first location will open in early August on Boston’s Esplanade, just steps away from the Hatch Shell. It will be the summer home for Night Shift’s newly built, state-of-the-art, 24-tap beer trailer.

The second location will also open in August at Brighton’s scenic Herter Park, alongside its 350-seat outdoor, riverside amphitheater. To implement both operations, the Everett-based brewery is partnering with the MA Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and The Esplanade Association.

“We couldn’t be more excited to launch two Owl’s Nest beer gardens along the Charles this summer,” says Michael Oxton, Co-Founder of Night Shift. “You have greenery in every direction, the river flowing by, the city at your back, the sun on the horizon – what more could you need? A beer, of course.”

Oxton emphasizes that while Night Shift Brewing’s award-winning beers will be prominently featured, the beer gardens will feature a wide variety of brands and products, ranging from other craft breweries, to wine, to a selection of non-alcoholic options. “Our beverage focus is on high-quality craft,” says Oxton, whose other business, Night Shift Distributing, offers a growing portfolio of independent craft producers.

Beverages aside, Oxton says that Owl’s Nest experiences will also include plenty of comfortable seating, regular food trucks, occasional events and educational workshops, and a variety of on-site games for guests to enjoy on the expansive greens offered at both locations. Says Oxton, “Our goal is to create engaging, family-friendly, outdoor spaces for Bostonians to enjoy.”

To support ongoing operations in state parks, Night Shift will contribute a portion of every beer and wine product sold to DCR. Similarly, Night Shift will also make a contribution to the Esplanade Association to further its efforts to revitalize and enhance the Esplanade.

“We are delighted to partner with Night Shift to produce a one-of-a-kind beer garden on the Esplanade,” offered Michael J. Nichols, Executive Director of the Esplanade Association. “We share DCR’s vision for enhanced concession offerings on the Esplanade and believe there will be no better place to gather in Boston this summer than along the Charles River at sunset enjoying the Owl’s Nest.”

The Owl’s Nest is expected to operate Wednesdays through Sundays at the Esplanade, and at least weekend hours at Herter Park, remaining open through October. Start dates, operating hours, and specific site locations are still TBD, subject to state and city permitting regulations. More information is expected for release in later July. Follow @owlsnestboston on Twitter and Instagram for updates.