Democracy Brewing Downtown

35 Temple Place, Boston 02111

PHONE

(857) 263-8604

Please call ahead if your party is 8 or more people, thanks so much!

Our brewery and restaurant is located right in the heart of Boston.

Find us between Park Street Station at the Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.

Nearby you can find street parking on Tremont and Beacon Street, and garages within a single block. Our taproom and restaurant is also accessible via the MBTA Red, Green, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday | 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Tue - Wed | 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Thu - Sat | 12:00pm to 10:00pm
*Full kitchen open until 9:00pm

Sunday | 12:00pm to 8:00pm

 

DOWNTOWN BOSTON MENU

Appetizers / Shareables

Saucy Smoked Wings

Tossed in your choice of sauce: Hot Buffalo, Mango-Habanero, Garlic-Parmesan Butter, or our Signature Gochujang-Lime Glaze. Choose Ranch or Gorgonzola. | Half Dozen - 15 | Full Dozen - 22 | Both Dips +1

Spicy Crunch Cauliflower

Tossed in your choice of sauce: Hot Buffalo, Mango-Habanero, Garlic-Parmesan Butter, or Gochujang-Lime Glaze. Choose Ranch or Gorgonzola. | 13 | Both Dips +1

Mango Heat Aguachile

Shrimp marinated in Mango-Habanero sauce and serrano, with cucumber, red onion, cilantro, soy sauce, and Tajín. Served with crispy chips. | 18

Shepherd’s Tater Tot Pile-Up

Golden crispy tater tots piled high with seasoned shepherd’s pie beef, Gruyère and cheddar blend, finished with horseradish cream and chives. | 15

Beef Patacón Pisao

Crispy fried plantain topped with braised beef, salsa bandera, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro-cumin crema. | 16

 

Mains

Steakhouse Ribeye & Fries*

Grilled ribeye with smoked béarnaise, fries, and horseradish aioli. | 33 | Add Chicken or Shrimp +8

DB’s Ultimate Burger

Flat 4oz patty, bacon, linguiça sausage, chopped lettuce, caramelized onion, smoked aioli, and provolone cheese. Comes with fries or salad. | 21 | Add Patty +4

Crispy Cod Crunch

Fried cod with jalapeño slaw, charred lime-chipotle aioli on a toasted bun. Comes with fries or salad. | 19

Crispy Kickin’ Chicken

Fried chicken thigh glazed in Gochujang-Lime sauce, sesame-jalapeño slaw, and pickles on a brioche bun. Comes with fries or salad. |19 | Add Provolone +2

Boston Clam Chowder

Classic chowder with clam, bacon, and potatoes. Served with Oyster crackers. | Cup 10 | Bowl 17

Fried Fish & Chips

Beer-battered cod with fries, tartar sauce, sesame-jalapeño slaw, and togarashi dust. | 27 | Sub Golden Fries +2

Broken Bowl

Aji amarillo chicken thigh, chopped romaine, queso fresco, tomato, avocado, corn salad, charred lime-chili vinaigrette. | 17 | Sub Cauliflower +0 | Add Rice +6

Vodka Rigatoni Bliss

House-made vodka sauce. Topped with shaved pecorino. | 22

Szechuan Charred Veggie Bowl

Charred broccoli and cauliflower tossed in Szechuan glaze with toasted sesame and scallions, over steamed rice. | 17

 

Fiesta Tacos

Served Individually

Carnitas

Mexican carnitas, salsa habanero roja, onions, and cilantro. | 7

Asada

Prime ribeye, salsa bandera, spicy salsa habanero roja, and cilantro. | 10

Veggie Taco

Crispy cauliflower, avocado yogurt, spice mix, pickled red onions, and cilantro. | 7

Fried Cod

Beer-battered cod, corn salad, charred lime chipotle aioli, and cilantro. | 7

 

Share Plates

Mango Tango Shrimp Skewers

Mango-Habanero glazed shrimp skewers with avocado yogurt crema and Tajín-dusted lime wedges. | 17

Democracy’s Grilled Meat Board

Aji amarillo–marinated chicken thigh, linguiça sausage, ribeye strips, corn salad, and tater tots. Each meat served with a paired sauce. | Serves Two - 24 | Serves Four - 33

 

Dessert

Churros

Six Bavarian Cream-filled churros topped with a dulce-de-leche drizzle. | 10

 

Sides/ Add-ons

Golden Fries with Sauce Flight

Golden and crispy, lightly seasoned with Garlic-Parmesan. Accompanied by a flight of 3 sauces. | 10

Corn off the Cob Salad

Fresh corn with lime, cilantro, and queso fresco. | 6

Jalapeño Crunch Slaw

Crunchy slaw with sesame oil, sliced jalapeño, and lime. | 6

Additions

Grilled Chicken +8 | Fried Chicken +8 | Shrimp +8

Steak +12 | Cauliflower +4 | Provolone Cheese +2

Cup of Rice +6 | Side House Salad +4

Substitutions

Sub Golden Fries +2 | Sub Tater Tots +2 | Sub GF Bun +1

DOWNTOWN BEER MENU

Available in 5oz, 10oz, 12oz, 16oz, and 32oz pours. (Varies by beer)

Ask about our 32oz Crowlers to-go!

LIGHT BEERS

Worker’s Pint | Helles Lager | 5.5%

Crisp, clean, crushable. Like a high five in beer form.

HOPPY BEERS

Body Language | Hazy IPA | 6.6%

Tropical, juicy, a little flirty. You’ll get it.

Sunbreaker | Double IPA | 7.8%

Hazy DIPA, hopped with Citra, Amarillo, El Dorado & Idaho 7 hops.

Misty Mountain | Hazy IPA | 6.3%

Juicy and tropical with New Zealand and Australian hops. Best with: Aguachile

DARK BEERS

Dunkel Dare | Dunkel Lager | 5.3%

Toasted malt lager with depth, richness and complexity typical of darker Munich malts. Best with: Kickin’ Chicken | 12 | 20

Edge of Darkness | Schwarzbier | 5.6%

A dark German lager that balances roasted, smooth malt flavors with moderate hop bitterness. Best with: Meat Board | 12 | 20

SEASONAL BEERS

Basic Witch | Pumpkin Ale| 6%

Copper in color, that is brewed with pumpkin and a blend of spices to evoke the flavor of pumpkin pie.

Maverick | Blueberry Sour | 4.2%

Brewed with 280lbs of blueberry purée. Best with: Mango Shrimp Skewers

BEER FLIGHTS

Can’t decide what to try first? Enjoy a Flight featuring four different beers! Each in a 5oz pour.

Seltzer & Socktails

Plain, house-brewed seltzer mixed with your choice of flavor:

Strawberry | Mango | Blueberry | Cherry | Blue Raspberry | 8% ABV

Seltzer-based Cocktails

All Socktails also available as 0% ABV Mocktails!

Tropic of Seltzer | A sip of summer featuring juicy pineapple flavor, lime, and kiss of strawberry sweetness!

Seltzer Mule | Our mango-twisted take on the classic mule. Zero regrets.

Suzie Palmer | Raspberry-hibiscus iced tea, lemonade, and a longing for eternal summer.

Blueberry Bestie | House-made blueberry purée and San Pellegrino Limonata. Friends for life.

Orchard at the Crossing | Muddled cranberry and crisp apple cider topped with snappy house-made seltzer. A Sip of Winter in Downtown Crossing.

Sober Sips

Sober Carpenter Non-Alcoholic Canned Beers:

IPA | 9

Irish Red Ale | 9

Bottles:

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water | 6

  • Joe Tea – Half & Half (Peach or Regular) | 6

  • Del’s Lemonade | 6

Boylan Soda:

Cane Cola, Diet, Shirley Temple, Ginger Ale, Root Beer | 6