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Hope For Haiti at Willimantic Brewing Company

January 26, 2013 at 10pm to January 27, 2013 at 12am
Join us for this fundraiser for the Restavec Freedom Alliance, supporting children victims in Haiti. RFA is dedicated to providing relief for children who are “given” to families and used for slave labor. RFA provides a safe and stable home, access to education, medical support, loving care, psychiatric care, and adequate food, clean water and sanitary facilities. The party starts at 10:00 PM with live music by “T. Willie Meikle” and we’ll be tapping Willibrew’s “Hope & Hops” – donating a…See More
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Hope For Haiti at Willimantic Brewing Company

January 26, 2013 at 10pm to January 27, 2013 at 12am
Join us for this fundraiser for the Restavec Freedom Alliance, supporting children victims in Haiti. RFA is dedicated to providing relief for children who are “given” to families and used for slave labor. RFA provides a safe and stable home, access to education, medical support, loving care, psychiatric care, and adequate food, clean water and sanitary facilities. The party starts at 10:00 PM with live music by “T. Willie Meikle” and we’ll be tapping Willibrew’s “Hope & Hops” – donating a…See More
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Party Like There's No To-Maya: End of the World Party at Willimantic Brewing Company

December 20, 2012 at 9pm to December 21, 2012 at 12am
That's right, according to the Mayan calendar December 21st is the End of the World. So we thought, what better way to go out than to have a party at Willibrew!Eat, Drink, Dance & Be Merry - there'll be no regrets tomorrow!We'll have fun party specials, giveaways and live music by local favorites Eleventh Section!Plus, to celebrate this momentous occasion, David will be busy brewing a Mayan-inspired beer, WBC's "Mayan Mayhem" which we'll tap that night.Don't miss going out in style at…See More
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Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Night at Willimantic Brewing Company

October 24, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm
Sierra Nevada Tap Attack at Willibrew!Featuring this year’s four Beer Camp brews, WBC’s Edge of Darkness and John Brissom’s Baltic Joy (both Beer Camp beers)!See More
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Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Night at Willimantic Brewing Company

October 24, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm
Sierra Nevada Tap Attack at Willibrew!Featuring this year’s four Beer Camp brews, WBC’s Edge of Darkness and John Brissom’s Baltic Joy (both Beer Camp beers)!See More
Sep 27, 2012
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Suds & Slurps: A Summer Beer & Oyster Tasting at Willimantic Brewing Company

August 22, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm
Join us as we share some of the best things about summer - fresh beer & fresh oysters! We'll be pairing fresh craft beers with some of the world's most delicious oysters for a unique summertime occasion! Limited: Make your reservation by purchasing a ticket by August 15th for your sampler tray of 5 summer beers with 5 different oysters. Call us for reservations or make them with your server the next time you're in. Then come in on August 22nd from 5:00 - 8:00 pm to redeem your tickets for…See More
Aug 20, 2012
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Welcome to Willimantic Brewing Company

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If You Like Fresh Beer & Enjoy Good Food...
The Willimantic Brewing Co./Main Street Café is a living landmark restaurant and pub brewery located in Willimantic, in the heart of rural northeastern Connecticut.

Fresh Beer & a Whole Lot More...

We brew over a dozen different handcrafted styles of beer each month. In addition to our own beers, we have over 20 different craft microbrews on tap, many from New England. We also serve a variety of bottled domestic and imported beers, cocktails and a changing wine list.
Unique Atmosphere...We‘re housed in an historic granite and limestone 1909 U.S. Post Office Building. When used as a post office our pub was the customer lobby and the private dining room housed the postmaster‘s office. Our dining room, from where you can view our 7 barrel brewery, was the post office work room.

 

Extensive Menu...

Our post office-themed menu is overflowing with mouth watering selections, featuring over 100 items. From award-winning wings to steaks, pasta, seafood, burgers and salads, there is sure to be something to please.
Special Events & Entertainment...We host an array of special events including beer dinners, beer tastings, theme parties and movie nights. Plus, we have NTN Interactive Video available.


On behalf of our entire staff, we invite you to stop by and hope you share our excitement for our living landmark restaurant and pub brewery. Let‘s share a brew together!

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Our original Main Street Café was founded in 1991, and began operations as a small deli in the old Capitol Theatre building on Main Street in Willimantic, CT. Occupying both the lobby and concession area of the theatre, seating was limited to 50 people. After 3 years we were bursting at the seams and made the move to 877 Main Street, another historic building. There we expanded to a full service restaurant and featured American craft-brewed beers and an extensive menu.

One more move was in the cards for us, and we made yet another trek down Main Street to our home in the current granite and limestone 1909 U.S. Post Office Building. Abandoned in 1967 by the Federal Government this building lay vacant for nearly 30 years. When used as a post office, our dining room was the post office work room, our pub was the customer lobby, and the private dining room was the Postmaster‘s office. Although extensive renovations have been made to the building, we wanted to retain the early 20th century architecture as well as create a pleasant atmosphere for dining. Remnants of post office memorabilia have been preserved to add to the flavor of the restaurant. Featured in our dining room is a 12‘ by 17‘ mural, created by Gordan MacDonald, depicting 1920‘s Main Street scene. A 60‘ mahogany bar, crafted by Peter Huckins is the centerpiece of the pub area.

It is in this building that the Willimantic Brewing Company was born. Viewed from our Dining Room, our 7 barrel brewery produces our freshly made handcrafted beers. Please feel free to explore our main floor and discover all our hidden treasures. On behalf of our entire staff, we welcome you and hope you share in our excitement for our living landmark restaurant and pub brewery.

David (the Brewer) Wollner, Owner
Website
http://www.willibrew.com
What are your favorite CT Beers?
Certified Gold
Our flagship bright golden ale that is balanced with Munich malt and Goldings hops, also a touch of Hallertau hops for aroma. 4.7% abv
Always changing our beers throughout the year!
Rural Route Red
Rail Mail Rye
S.W.A.K Stout
Three Cents
Fire Engine Red
Overseas Mail Octoberfest
Autobahn Alt
IPA Squared
Postal Patron Pub Ale
Address Unknown IPA
Salacious Saison
Pony Espresso Stout

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At 11:03am on January 27, 2013, Diane James-Hart said…

I have been here several times for dinner, and loved the atmosphere. One of the coolest places in Connecticut!

At 1:12pm on July 28, 2012, Bob Papa said…

Recently took bike up to VT.  Hit 7 breweries.  One small one stood out a bit.  Super clean.  The Alchemist.  Heddy Topper was all they had.  Grapefruit finish with a pine nose.  Any ideas to replicate if you have even tried it.

 

Bob

At 7:36pm on July 13, 2012, Bob Papa said…

One of the best brew pubs ever.  You will always find a home brewer sitting at the bar to strike up a conversation with.  Personally I brew all grain so its a great place to get ideas for a new batch..........

At 10:36am on February 17, 2011, Joe Fuller said…

I checked out Willimantic Brewing for the first time on February 12 and was quite impressed.  Good food, nice atmosphere, friendly service, and some great beer.  I'm still thinking about the decadent S.W.A.K. Stout.  

I noticed both your Winter Beer Dinner and Spring Beer Tasting fall on Mondays.  Unfortunately, I can't make it out there during the week.  Do you ever host similar events on weekends, or is that not practical with the restaurant?  Anyway, I'll be back soon.  Keep up the good work!   

At 9:36am on February 10, 2011, Willimantic Brewing Co. said…
Check out our always changing beer list. They come and go but there are fresh ones coming out every week. Also we feature many of the CT breweries on tap as part of our guest beer selections.
 
 
 

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