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Wineries & Breweries in Manchester, CT

10 locations in and around Manchester, Connecticut — call ahead or check hours before the drive — many small wineries and taprooms pour only Thursday through Sunday, and harvest season can change everything.

Manchester has about 59,948 residents, which works out to 17 wineries & breweries per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Wineries & Breweries in Manchester

The most complete and owner-verified listings first — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 2nd Bridge Brewing Company

    642 Hilliard St, Manchester, CT 06042

  2. Urban Lodge Brewing Co.

    47 Purnell Pl, Manchester, CT 06040

  3. Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester

    165 Adams St, Manchester, CT 06042

  4. Labyrinth Brewing Company

    148 Forest St, Manchester, CT 06040-5906

  5. Eighth District Distilling Company

    640 Hilliard St Ste 3101/3103, Manchester, CT 06042

  6. Forest Wine & Liquor LLC

    1065 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040

  7. Olcott Package Store

    654 Center St, Manchester, CT 06040-3921

  8. Tullycross Tavern & Microbrewery

    1487 Pleasant Valley Rd, Manchester, CT 06042

  9. Witchdoctor Brewing Company

    26 Alton St, Manchester, CT 06042-3504

  10. M & J Wines & Liquors

    352 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT 06040-3892

10locations
17per 100,000 residents
10with a phone
5with a website

Of the 10 wineries & breweries listed in Manchester, 10 give a phone number and 5 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Hartford with 12.

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Good to know about wineries & breweries in Manchester

How many wineries & breweries are there in Manchester?

We list 10 wineries & breweries in Manchester with addresses, and 10 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Manchester?

Call ahead — 10 of the 10 wineries & breweries here list a number. Hours at independent wineries & breweries shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

What to wear wine tasting?

Smart casual attire is recommended, such as dark clothing to avoid stain visibility and comfortable flat shoes for walking on gravel or lawns. Avoid heavy perfumes as they interfere with the subtle aromas during a tasting. You can browse 10 tasting venues in Manchester, Connecticut, with 10 listed with direct contact details to confirm dress code policies.

What to wear on a wine tour?

Dress in comfortable layers and wear closed-toe flat shoes suitable for cellar floors and outdoor vineyard walking. Bring a light jacket or sweater, as wine cellars are kept cool year-round. Check out 10 wine tour providers in Manchester, Connecticut, including 10 that offer phone assistance for tour planning.