Somerville Breweries & Craft Drinks

Somerville is the county seat of Somerset County in central New Jersey, situated along the Raritan River near the confluence of Routes 22, 202, and 206. The borough has a compact downtown core and has become a hub for craft beverage activity in the county, with taprooms operating within walking distance of the main commercial district. Somerset County’s brewing scene has grown notably over the past decade, and Somerville sits at the center of that geography.

The borough is roughly 35 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia, making it accessible to visitors from either direction. Breweries in and around Somerville draw on a mix of downtown foot traffic and destination visitors from across the county. The broader Raritan Valley region, stretching from Bound Brook through Flemington, offers multiple taproom options for those looking to extend a day trip beyond the Somerville downtown corridor. For winery experiences, the Hunterdon County river towns to the west are a short drive along Route 202.

I was just in here two weekends ago. It's a newer brewery so I've hesitated for bit, because new brewery beers generally haven't ever won me over. …
Joe Allen Snouts and Stouts Brewing
Bolero is a crazy drive from South Jersey, but I've been here a lot. The beers have been really creative for years. In fact, this was the first plac…
Joe Allen Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room
It's been a while since I've been here, but the last time it wasn't great. The location is great, but that's the only draw for me. It's an old build…
Joe Allen Glasstown Brewing Company
Wow, the beers have change so much at Axe and Arrow since they first opened. I'll be honest, on my first visit I thought they'd never last. I got a …
Joe Allen Axe and Arrow Brewing
Hammonton is a great spot for beer, wine and spirits and Three 3s stands out as one of the top places to hit. From the start they were making really …
Joe Allen Three 3’s Brewing Company
Death of the Fox is a great date night spot. If you are waiting for a table at Cinder Bar next door you can stop in here for a quick beer. If you br…
Joe Allen Death of the Fox Brewing Company
Bonesaw from day 1 has been one of the nicest breweries in all of New Jersey. Since then all they've done is expand and improve. If I want to take a…
Joe Allen Bonesaw Brewing Co. – Glassboro
This place is pretty far from our home in South Jersey and I wish it wasn't. Parking was a little tricky as you have to park at the public lot around…
Joe Dismal Harmony Distilling