In this post we will be breaking down drinking at the best bars in Worcester, Massachusetts. Whether you are looking for a tall glass of beer, a shot of vodka, to buy cheaper liquor during drink specials, or just to sing some karaoke hopefully we can assist.
Our first section will cover the best wine and cocktail bars in Worcester. Up next we will get into breweries and sports bars where you can watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts.
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Then we will mention some of the best drink specials near you so you can hit up the right bars at the right times to do your drinking cheaper. After that we will discuss bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights in your area.
Lastly we will talk about bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music. Towards the end there will even be a local bar map that pins all of the spots from our various lists on it.
And if you want to compare the scene here to others cities around the Northeast you can do so at that link.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Some of the top cocktail and wine bars in Worcester are:
- Bocado Tapas Wine Bar at 82 Winter St
- Valentinos at 154 Shrewsbury St
- Armsby Abbey at 144 Main St
Bocado is a trendy tapas and wine bar in your area with a lounge like atmosphere that hosts monthly flamenco and salsa evenings.
Valentinos is a quaint local cocktail lounge with a rear bar lined with top shelf spirits and coolers stocked with high quality champagne.
Handmade cocktails and craft brews are served along with comfort dishes and regional cheeses in a trendy casual environment with a brick backdrop at Armsby Abbey.
Worcester Breweries & Sports Bars
Sample new suds and watch the big game with your friends at the best local breweries and sports bars:
- Three G’s Sports Bar at 152 Millbury St
- The Banner Bar & Grille at 112 Green St
- Wachusett Brew Yard at 152 Green St
- Redemption Rock Brewing at 333 Shrewsbury St
- Bay State Brewery & Tap Room at 112 Harding St
Three G’s is one of the best sports bars near you with 18 TV’s for all the big games plus they serve delicious food along with artisan cocktails and cold beers which are available from 8am to 2am on weekdays and from 10am on weekends.
There are 12 HD TV’s that broadcast multiple sporting events at The Banner Bar and Grille as well as American pub grub, light meals, live music, DJ’s, and trivia in Worcester on Wednesday nights at 8pm.
Wachusett Brew Yard features 24 of its very own brand of beers on tap as well as country hard seltzers, scratch made margaritas, and a variety of non alcoholic drinks.
You can choose from a wide range of artisan beers at Redemption Rock Brewing which opened in 2019.
Bay State Brewery and Tap Room has been offering small batch handcrafted lagers and ales that are made with some of the finest malts, hops, water, and yeast since 2012.
Local Drink Specials
Visit these bars with drink specials near you to buy cheaper alcohol and your wallet will thank you:
- Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern at 455 Park Ave
- The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits at 117 Highland St
- Maddi’s Cookery & TapHouse at 64 Water St
- Oak Barrel Tavern at 229 Grove St
Peppercorn’s Grille and Tavern is a family friendly Italian restaurant with a bar that offers daily happy hours.
Many locals and college students have been hanging out at The Boynton Restaurant and Spirits since 1969 where a vast selection of American meals, beers, and TV’s as well as liquor specials are all provided.
20 specialty beers on tap and all day drink specials are available at Maddi’s Cookery and TapHouse.
Oak Barrel Tavern has a rustic vibe and offers a wide variety of alcoholic drinks, skillfully produced meals, and drink discounts.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
Here is a good list of bars with trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- Wormtown Brewery at 72 Shrewsbury St
- Husky’s Pub at 413 Park Ave
- Redemption Rock Brewing Company at 333 Shrewsbury St
Wormtown Brewery hosts local bar trivia nights every Wednesday at 7pm.
Trivia nights with amazing prizes are hosted every Thursday starting at 7pm in addition to karaoke and movie nights at Husky’s Pub which operates until 12am.
Redemption Rock Brewing Company is a craft brewery, taproom, and cafe that hosts trivia nights in your area every Tuesday at 6pm.
Don’t forget that The Banner best sports bars and breweries list also hosts trivia nights every Wednesday at 8pm and Funky Murphys from our next list has trivia from time to time as well.
Dance, Karaoke & Live Music
Anyone that wants to dance, listen to live music, and sing karaoke can head to:
- Whiskey Lounge at 316 Main St
- Whiskey on Water at 97 Water St
- Funky Murphys at 305 Shrewsbury St
- Rock Bar at 81 Water St
- Rascals at 70 James St #138
Whiskey Lounge is a laid back nightclub that is open at 6pm offering a wide range of hookahs and whiskeys along with live music as well as DJ’s every weekend.
You can find an extensive selection of whiskeys and even jam to the beat of the music at Whiskey On Water.
Funky Murphys is an Irish sports bar and grill near you offering delicious pub fare along with DJ’s and live music and even hosts trivia nights.
Rock Bar plays live rock music, hosts karaoke nights, and serves traditional cocktails.
Rascals is one of Worcester’s finest venues for line dancing, live music, and refreshing beverages.
Don’t forget about Wormtown Brewery’s fun karaoke nights from our previous list, or that Bocado, The Banner, and Husky’s Pub are all great bars near you for music lovers too.
You might also want to read our posts on:
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Boston
- Where To Drink For Cheap In New York City
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Providence
- Where To Drink For Cheap In Philadelphia
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Worcester
After reading all of that you should have a much better understanding of what is available near you. There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke in your area.
If you think we got anything incorrect or notice us listing any venues that are no longer open please tell us in the comments so we can keep this info as up to date as possible. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Worcester, MA.