Events

Jasmine Cafe brings their renown Thai cuisine to Winthrop on a number of dates this summer! Thai food goes great with beer!

Musicians, Poets, Singers, and Comedians are invited to perform and try out their material to a crowd kicking-off the weekend in local craft-brewery style. Sign-up begins at 5:00 pm each Thursday by the stage. Bring your guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, flutes/whistles, percussion, bag pipes, etc. and get your name on the list. We'll ask…

Jasmine Cafe brings their renown Thai cuisine to Winthrop on a number of dates this summer! Thai food goes great with beer!

Fresh, raw oysters (and more!) available for purchase from the Lighthouse Wine & Seafood in Manchester. Oysters and beer is a classic combo. Every Friday, 5-8 pm.

The Kennnebec River Brewfest features a variety of local Maine breweries under the pavilion in Mill Park. Food vendors, live music, lawn games, and more will all be within an arms reach of the Brewfest as it takes place in the middle of the Kennebec River Day. Each brewfest attendee* will receive a wrist band,…

Jasmine Cafe brings their renown Thai cuisine to Winthrop on a number of dates this summer! Thai food goes great with beer!

One of our favorites singing a ton of your favorites. Patrick always brings a slew of popular rock, pop and American classics.

Jasmine Cafe brings their renown Thai cuisine to Winthrop on a number of dates this summer! Thai food goes great with beer!

Ribs, slaw, and cornbread - $10 a plate. Proceeds support Winthrop Area Rotary’s efforts to end hunger, fund student scholarships, and support basic human needs locally.

Musicians, Poets, Singers, and Comedians are invited to perform and try out their material to a crowd kicking-off the weekend in local craft-brewery style. Sign-up begins at 5:00 pm each Thursday by the stage. Bring your guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, flutes/whistles, percussion, bag pipes, etc. and get your name on the list. We'll ask…

Pulled Pork, burgers, wraps, Philly Cheese Steaks and more to go with your vdB.

Kevin and Matt play rock and American favorites new and old that will have you dancing and singing along for the July 4th weekend!

Jasmine Cafe brings their renown Thai cuisine to Winthrop on a number of dates this summer! Thai food goes great with beer!

Musicians, Poets, Singers, and Comedians are invited to perform and try out their material to a crowd kicking-off the weekend in local craft-brewery style. Sign-up begins at 5:00 pm each Thursday by the stage. Bring your guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, flutes/whistles, percussion, bag pipes, etc. and get your name on the list. We'll ask…

Pulled Pork, burgers, wraps, Philly Cheese Steaks and more to go with your vdB.

Element brings their acoustic jazz ensemble to vdB with favorites young and old will recognize and enjoy.

Diggy's Dogs selling the tastiest gourmet hot dogs you've ever had at van der Brew. Perfect match for your vdB beers!

Musicians, Poets, Singers, and Comedians are invited to perform and try out their material to a crowd kicking-off the weekend in local craft-brewery style. Sign-up begins at 5:00 pm each Thursday by the stage. Bring your guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, flutes/whistles, percussion, bag pipes, etc. and get your name on the list. We'll ask…

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Musicians, Poets, Singers, and Comedians are invited to perform and try out their material to a crowd kicking-off the weekend in local craft-brewery style. Sign-up begins at 5:00 pm each Thursday by the stage. Bring your guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, flutes/whistles, percussion, bag pipes, etc. and get your name on the list. We'll ask…

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Stan mixes storytelling, humor, and original songwriting into his music, playing finger-style guitar, Delta slide blues, and harmonica.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Pulled Pork, burgers, wraps, Philly Cheese Steaks and more to go with your vdB.

Diggy's Dogs selling the tastiest gourmet hot dogs you've ever had at van der Brew. Perfect match for your vdB beers!

American music favorites from yesterday and today, plus audience requests. Be prepared to sing along!

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

Meg Loubier and friends will be playing danceable covers and maybe a little ukulele too! Their first appearance at vdB - come check it out!

Ron sings and plays crowd favorites and takes requests. You'll recognize and sing-along to everything from mainstream pop, rock, and classics.

Join us for a night with John and Tina as they play favorites from Tom Petty, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Indigo Girls, Goo Goo Dolls, Foo Fighters, Queen, and more.

Red Beans and Rice are an acoustic band, a loose collective, playing blues and Americana. Carter Ruff plays various instruments and howls at the moon. David Hunt plays guitar and sings with a voice as smooth as butter on a burn. Foot-tapping, soulful, funky.

Brick Oven Bakery - a new food truck offering gourmet wood-fired pizzas and more will be joining us for Fridays and Saturdays through the Summer.

These guys will have you rockin' all night long with classic rock, country and more.

Tacos, Mac-n-Cheese, Chicken favorites and more. All the popular eats in one spot. And right next to your favorite vdB beers.

Tacos, Mac-n-Cheese, Chicken favorites and more. All the popular eats in one spot. And right next to your favorite vdB beers.

Tom (Bike Boutique fame) plays electric and acoustic guitars and vocals and Jan (awesome music teacher) plays keyboards, guitar and vocals. Their style is a mesh of funk, jazz, blues, folk, gospel and fun. Their set list includes Carole King, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Beatles, and more.

Delicious combos or style-your-own gourmet Hot Dogs. Quickly becoming one of the region's favorites!

Local artist Ed DesJardins combines finely crafted original songs with interpretations of favorite covers he's made their own. He may perform with a special guest - you'll have to show up to find out! Ed and guests never disappoint!

Open Mic night but we'll have special swag for those in costume, candy and more. Get your spook on at the Brew!

Sorry for the inconvenience. We're hosting a private event that night. See you again soon!

Rick began writing songs and playing guitar at the age of twelve; now, inspired by the music of the '60's and '70's, his musical style ranges from American Folk Rock to Blues, Bluegrass and Swing. He & Chris both play acoustic guitars in this duo, with Chris providing harmony.

Bailey's Adult Services Librarian Nick Perry is an experience trivia master and will lead folks in a family-friendly evening of testing your knowledge. Prizes and fun for all.

Bring your talent and tunes for our weekly jam der BREW led by the multi-talented Bill Stone. Singers, musicians, poets, comedians, all are welcome.

Celebrate our one-year milestone. 11/15: Kevin and Matt @vdB - tunes and more tunes 6-9 pm 11/15: Brewer's Dinner: custom made stew, chili and beer cheese soup made with vdB beer | $5 per bowl. 5:30-8 pm 11/16: OPEN EARLY  - 2 pm! 11/16: Cornhole Tourney with Winthrop Plays Outside 2-5 pm. Registration at winthropymca.org…

Come join in the fun as part of vdB Anniversary Activities. Proceeds go to fun recreational equipment and programs for all in Winthrop. Registration and details at winthropymca.org.

All your favorite BBQ dishes from pork, chicken, brisket and then some. Helping us celebrate vdB's Year 1 Anniversary! Extended hours too!

Come laugh and laugh some more as the incomparable Dennis Price of Capital City Improv brings us some belly laughs - of the family friendly variety - and you enjoy some of your favorite vdB.

Truckin' Good Food brings their fair and festival-favorite fare to vdB to pair with your beers and make your belly happy. Burgers, loaded fries, chicken baskets, and more.

Nick Perry, Adult Services Librarian at Bailey Public Library will lead a fantastic contest of brain power that will have you thinking, laughing, and hopefully winning against your fellow beer and trivia lovers. Free to play; donations for the new parking lot across from the Library are welcome and encouraged.

Crostini's offers hungry beer drinkers ooey, gooey mac & cheese you can customize with your favorite toppings and flavors. Does it go great with your favorite vdB? Of course it does.

Happy to have Anna bring her amazing talent and voice to vdB. If you haven't heard her perform yet, you don't want to miss it!    

Truckin' Good Food brings their fair and festival-favorite fare to vdB to pair with your beers and make your belly happy. Burgers, loaded fries, chicken baskets, and more.

Truckin' Good Food brings their fair and festival-favorite fare to vdB to pair with your beers and make your belly happy. Burgers, loaded fries, chicken baskets, and more.

American music favorites from yesterday and today, plus audience requests. Be prepared to sing along!

Crostini's returns with more delicious eats for the vdB crowd. Dress-up the classic grilled cheese sandwich to go with your favorite brews and enjoy!

Singer, guitarist, songwriter Peter Carriveau will delight us with his original tunes and fan favorites for the evening. Great voice - great tunes.

What better way to unwind on a Sunday afternoon than with yoga and a beer? Yogi Winter Adams from Manta Maine will lead an hour-long class and then you get to enjoy a pint! $15 includes the class and one Brew. Bring your own mat; we will have a few extras on hand. For new…

Truckin' Good Food brings their fair and festival-favorite fare to vdB to pair with your beers and make your belly happy. Burgers, loaded fries, chicken baskets, and more.

Come laugh and laugh some more as the incomparable Dennis Price of Capital City Improv brings us some belly laughs - of the family friendly variety - and you enjoy some of your favorite vdB.

Truckin' Good Food brings their fair and festival-favorite fare to vdB to pair with your beers and make your belly happy. Burgers, loaded fries, chicken baskets, and more.

Local favorites Kevin and Matt play rock and American favorites (Grateful Dead, Beatles, more) that will feeling happy vibes all night long.

Burgers, Steak Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, Mozz Sticks, Chicken Baskets and more. Plenty of deliciousness to go with your favorite vdB pint!

Beef, Chicken and Veggie Tacos (your choice!), plus dirty rice and beans. $8 by Crostini's. Goes great with your favorite vdB!

Nick Perry, Adult Services Librarian at Bailey Public Library will lead a fantastic contest of brain power that will have you thinking, laughing, and hopefully winning against your fellow beer and trivia lovers. Free to play; donations for the new parking lot across from the Library are welcome and encouraged.

Rock, Americana, originals and a folk-y humorous vibe.

Our regular jam session for singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, comedians, etc., all are welcome!

Burgers, Steak Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, Mozz Sticks, Chicken Baskets and more. Plenty of deliciousness to go with your favorite vdB pint!

Trivia Master Nick Perry from Bailey Public Library will lead a multi-round trivia game for all who want to play. Teams up to 6 people are welcome! Prizes for first, second and second to last! Fun for everyone. Free to play, donations for the new parking lot across from the Library are invited & encouraged!

Nachos, Sliders and Ribs, Oh My! Local meats, veggies and more for a crazy delicious country-themed menu from award-winning Lilac Catering to pair with your vdB and Jack Duggins music!

Your favorite country tunes with Jack - who's got the voice and the talent to make Central Maine feel like Nashville.

Our regular jam session for singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, comedians, etc., all are welcome!

Crostini's will use vdB to make some beer cheese soup, chowder and more so you can enjoy all your favorite vdB brews in more ways than one!

DownEast to Down South, Cousin B. (Bartholomew Singer) plays upbeat blues, rock & country with swing and swagger. A regular at Maine breweries, this is his first appearance at vdB!

Our regular jam session for singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, comedians, etc., all are welcome!

Maine's best brew fest on the heels of the New England Brew Summit. Sponsored by the Maine Brewers Guild, all your favorites will be in the house!

If you haven't heard Peter play yet, now's your chance. Multi-talented, he'll have you singing along to so many favorite tunes from the classic American pop and rock songbook.

Our regular jam session for singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, comedians, etc., all are welcome!

Our regular jam session for singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, comedians, etc., all are welcome!