Welcome to Surfridge Brewing Co.

Extending our family one beer at a time since 2019.

Centerbrook, Connecticut

Join us for a cocktail dinner with Litchfield Distillery on October 3rd! Click for details.

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Surfridge Brewing Co

Centerbrook, Connecticut

Surfridge Brewing is a taproom and eatery nestled in the beautiful Witch Hazel Works property in Centerbrook, Connecticut. With a 10-barrel copper and brass system and a natural, airy vibe, the space reflects the connection between timeless New England sophistication with California roots.

Fresh brews, wood-fired pizzas, and local oysters are just a few of the delicious items offered at the cozy taproom. Our space is family-friendly, great for small or large groups, and our patio in the summer makes for a great place to have a pint with your pup.  We also offer hand-crafted cocktails and Jonathan Edwards Winery wine.

Our mural by the talented Trek6, captures our tribute to the whales that have been a part of the rich history in Connecticut, as well as blue butterflies that have an interesting origin story with Surfridge.

Family Friendly

Dog Friendly Patio

Cocktails & Wine

Full Menu

Our Story

The history of our name, our logo, and our connection to oceans have a pretty incredible back story that we'd love to share with you. Click the button to read the full story and learn why Surfridge is much more than a name. It's a vibe.

Upcoming Events

Click to view a calendar of upcoming events at the taproom.

HEARD in Centerbrook

Excellent
4.6
Food is great. Beer is great. Service (Tess) was great. Shishito pepper nearly killed my daughter but cookies (and Tess) saved the day! She is just so kind and really made the whole experience!
We ordered a number of different items, and they were all delicious. The wings were the best I’ve had in years. We will be coming back again ASAP.
Surfridge Hosted our wedding party and they were AWESOME. Exceeded all expectations for sure. Great communication, very flexible, great staff, delicious food and just an all-around great experience. Thank you Surfridge!
A nice family-friendly restaurant! The food and drinks were delicious. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is perfect and close to fun attractions. We will definitely visit again.
Surfridge is a great brewery! The food and staff are amazing. My family came here after the Essex Pirate Train ride. The flights were great and the owner came by several times to check on how we were doing. Highly recommend and they open at noon on Saturday and Sunday!
I was not expecting the level of service or food that I received. This place was a little bit more bougie than the places I like to eat at. I've had many experiences where the better the place looked, the worse the food tasted. Surprisingly, even with such a beautiful atmosphere, my group was served delicious food.It was a simplistic fare but it was done really well. They make a lot of their sauces In-House. For example, my son had a Caesar salad and he was raving about the dressing they created. I had meatballs with toasted bread and it was definitely the most delicious thing I've had in a while. I've been to many places where they do not season their food, but this restaurant seasoned everything to perfection. Our group was so happy with our food that we were sharing with each other so everyone could experience how good our dish tasted!I never had a mocktail before, but their mango fizz was the real deal. Other people in my group had their alcoholic beverages and they were very happy with them as well.The cherry on top was the service we received. Our waitress was very nice and she stopped by at appropriate times to check in.I live an hour and a half away from this place, we were visiting the Essex Steam Train when we decided to eat here. We didn't have the best day due to traffic, missing our train and the hot weather but this restaurant made our day. I will be coming back because I was thoroughly impressed. That's hard for people to do so please excuse my long review! I'm sorry about the lack of pictures but I was enjoying my food too much to take a picture 😂
Great locationGood beerFriendly staff
So happy we stopped here during our weekday getaway to Essex, CT. Food, beer and entertainment were great! We had the Charcuterie board, Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza and mushroom pizza. Kids enjoyed the wings and pizza from kids menu. I was happy to see they had a beer flight so I could sample my favorites.
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What’s On Tap

Surfridge has a 10-barrel production taproom and eatery located  in Centerbrook, Connecticut.

Click the button below to view our full beer list or learn more about the history of our brand.

Food at Surfridge

Surfridge Brewing Company offers a rotating seasonal menu with a focus on sourcing fresh and local ingredients. Click to view our food menus, local partnerships and more.

Get Social With Us

**UPDATE: SOLD OUT! Thank you to all of you joining us tonight! We will be closed for Regular business! Please join us on Thursday, October 3rd for a 5-course cocktail paired dinner. We’ve partnered with @litchfielddistillery to bring you this amazing event! Limited tickets still available. Head to our website to purchase! #ctfoodie#ctlocaleats#ctcraftfood#ctfood#centerbrookct#essexct#surfridgeevents#surfridge ...

In all things beer….SAVE THE DATE! We are celebrating Oktoberfest on the lawn! Join us Sunday-Sept. 29, from 2-5 featuring LIVE music with @fatmolassesband, a Stein holding competition w/ prizes, NEW Oktoberfest beer release, homemade pretzels and grilled bratwurst! Lawn games available all day! #ct#ctbeer#oktoberfestct #craft#essexct#centerbrookct#ctlivemusic#ctoutdoors#ctcraftbeer#ctshoreline ...

2 new beers on tap.
We used to be friends pale ale 6.3% ABV
Throwback 1997 IPA 7.2% ABV

Both are clean and balanced and ready for your enjoyment.
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Come on down for a cold beer and some lunch. Open noon-8pm today. Full bar, full kitchen, full of fun. #ctbeer#craft#ctshoreline#ct#essexct#centerbrookct#essex#essexbrewery#foodie#centerbrookbrewery ...

Weekend Special- Cobb salad with mixed greens, fresh local duck egg, feta, bacon, pickled asparagus, radish, and a homemade avocado ranch dressing! Pair it with a glass of rose! @jedwardswinery #cteats#ct#craft#ctlocaleats#essexct#essexbrewery#centerbrookct#brewerynearme#craftbeerlife#fresh#supportsmallbusiness#craftcocktails#ctfoodie#explorectshoreline ...

Friday Happy Hour until 6pm. Get down here and enjoy! ...

The weather finally broke and its beautiful here on our patio. Open today from 1pm-10pm..come enjoy the sun. ...

Rain clearing up soon✅, Delicious Braised pork belly taco with tropical fruit salsa, mango, dragon fruit, chayote squash ✅ See you soon! #centerbrook#ct#ctbeer#essexct#drinklocalct#craft#craftcocktails#craftfood#ctrestaurant ...

Today Local Honey from 2-5pm. Come enjoy some live music with us. ...

Join us Sunday with the music of Local Honey from 2-5. Grab your chairs and blankets and join us on the lawn. Weather permitting if not we will move inside. #locallive music#ctbeer#craftbeer#centerbrook#essexct#surfridgebeer ...

Join us as we celebrate Father’s Day on the lawn 1-6pm New Orleans style! Live Music with @thecatnipjunkies, crawfish, and lawn games!
Happy Father’s Day to ALL the fathers out there! We appreciate you! *regular menu also available inside
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Scallops seared and served on top of a delicious kelp salad (kelp from local farmer @newenglandkelpharvest) mixed with pineapple, cabbage, cucumber and carrots! #ctfoodlovers#ct#supportctlocal#essexct#centerbrookct#ctkelp#craft#surfridgebeer#ctbeer#ctfoodtravels#ctfoodandfarm ...