People socializing in a lively indoor brewery or bar setting, with decorative murals and pendant lights, some holding drinks and food, such as oysters, at the counter and tables.

Our customers are like family; our taproom is our home. When we open our doors each day, we know that good times are in store, full of the enjoyment that comes from sharing quality beer with good friends. Our calendar features events ranging from classic game and trivia nights to yoga in the taproom. And we make sure to feed you too, with food trucks onsite most Friday and Saturday nights and our own menu of pretzels and grilled cheese available daily. Bring your own take-out food if you would like; we want you to feel at home, too.

A glass of beer with a frothy head sits on a wooden barrel next to two baskets of snacks: pretzel sticks with mustard dip and a grilled cheese sandwich on paper-lined trays.

89 Commercial St, Malden, MA 02148

Interior wall mural depicting large green hop plants and leaves with string lights hanging from the ceiling.

Monday-Thursday 3-9pm Friday-Saturday 12-11pm Sunday 12-7pm

The Idle Hands Kitchen is now open!

Bavarian Pretzels

Homemade twists with just the right pinch of salt to pair with your favorite Idle Hands brew.

Malden Melt Grilled Cheese

Homemade twists with just the right pinch of salt to pair with your favorite Idle Hands brew.

Three people smiling and clinking glasses of beer in a casual setting.

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Event title! Come hang out for an evening of leather-bound books and rich mahogany

 

We’re a short, four-minute walk from the Malden Center stop on the

MBTA Orange Line (20 minute ride from downtown Boston) and Haverhill Commuter Rail (10 minute ride from North Station).

Overflow parking is available one block away at Callahan Park (the lot next to Pisa Pizza) near the intersection of Charles Street and Pearl Street.

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you want to share feedback with us about our beer, are wondering where you might find us next or want to feature us at your restaurant / bar / store / event, please let us know. General inquiries can be sent to us at info@idlehandscraftales.com.


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