Come in for a beer already.

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Come in for a beer already.

Visit our taproom and brewery on the campus of MASS MoCA
in downtown North Adams, Massachusetts. Now open for outdoor seating only. the world is a different place now. please read the entire post for specific procedures per the state of Massachusetts.

* Masks must be worn upon arrival but can be removed once you’re seated.
* Masks must be worn inside building when using public entrance for restrooms.
* Walk up to the front barrel/door to be greeted by a server. Once you receive a menu you may secure a clean available table.
* Customer name and phone numbers must be collected for tracing purposes.
* Do not come to Bright Ideas if you are sick.
* No more than 6 people at a table. Tables cannot be combined. Limit intermingling between tables.
* Tables are distances 6 feet from one another.
* Maximum 2 hour limit at each table. First come first serve. Call ahead for availability/waitlist. 413.346.4460
* Pints are served in plastic cups. Dispose of cups and other trash in available receptacles on the patio.
* We now offer warm pretzels & mustard and always have chips for snacks. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
* We prefer card over cash when paying.
* Hand sanitizer is available on the front barrel for public use.
* Online ordering for crowlers and 4-packs will still be available for takeout only
* Parking allowed in MASS MoCA big lot and the small lot on Marshall St. adjacent to brewery.

 

Address
111 MASS MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247

ph. 413.346.4460

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Taproom Hours
Monday  12pm - 8pm
Tues  12pm - 8pm
Wed  12pm - 8pm
Thurs  12pm - 8pm
Fri  12pm - 10pm
Sat  12pm - 10pm
Sun  12pm - 8pm

Parking

Cars
Please use the main MASS MoCA parking lot just below the Rt 2 overpass.

Bicycles
Bike racks are available in the MASS MoCA courtyard.

Meet the neighbors

The Northern Berkshires are a great place to work up a thirst.  Here are some of our favorite places.

CITY OF NORTH ADAMS

CITY OF
NORTH ADAMS

MASS MoCA

MASS MoCA

THE CLARK

THE CLARK

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

WILLIAMS COLLEGE
MUSEUM OF ART

WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL

WILLIAMSTOWN
THEATRE FESTIVAL

RAMBLEWILD

RAMBLEWILD

  • CITY OF NORTH ADAMS
  • MASS MoCA
  • THE CLARK
  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART
  • WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL
  • RAMBLEWILD

  • CITY OF
    NORTH ADAMS

    Our incredible hometown. Nestled at the foot of Mt. Greylock, North Adams is a scrappy city on the rise. While the remains of 19th and 20th century manufaturing can be seen all over the city, a new creative, entrepreneurial spirit is currently transforming this community. Take a walk. Explore.

    explorenorthadams.com

  • MASS MoCA

    MASS MoCA is one of the world’s liveliest centers for making and enjoying today’s most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification.

    massmoca.org

  • THE CLARK

    The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown is one of a small number of institutions globally that is both an art museum and a center for research, critical discussion, and higher education in the visual arts. Opened in 1955, the Clark houses exceptional European and American paintings and sculpture, extensive collections of master prints and drawings, English silver, and early photography.

    clarkart.edu

  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE
    MUSEUM OF ART

    The Williams College Museum of Art makes dynamic art experiences to incite new thinking about art, museums, and the world. At the heart of the Williams College campus the museum draws on the collaborative and multidisciplinary ethos of the surrounding college to enliven the more than 14,000 works in its growing collection. The museum and its collection is a catalyst for student learning and community engagement.

    wcma.williams.edu

  • WILLIAMSTOWN
    THEATRE FESTIVAL

    Since 1955, the Williamstown Theatre Festival has brought America’s finest actors, directors, designers, and playwrights to the Berkshires, engaging a loyal audience of both residents and summer visitors. Each WTF season is designed to present unique opportunities for artists and audiences alike, revisiting classic plays with innovative productions, developing and nurturing bold new plays and musicals, and offering a rich array of accompanying cultural events.

    wtfestival.org

  • RAMBLEWILD

    Located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Ramblewild is Feronia Forests’ first tree-to-tree adventure destination. Aerial parks are a new outdoor activity in and amongst the trees that offer excitement, challenge, and personal growth for families and adventurists of all kinds.

    ramblewild.com

  • CITY OF NORTH ADAMS
  • MASS MoCA
  • THE CLARK
  • WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART
  • WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL
  • RAMBLEWILD