Watch City done?

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  1. DroppinBiscuits

    DroppinBiscuits Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2007 Massachusetts

    I don't understand the hate for beer works. it serves a purpose. the beers have been getting better and better every year. while i don't want to go there everyday, i do like stopping in and seeing what part of the world they're taking on each month. they use to do an english month in may which was awesome.
     
    #21 DroppinBiscuits, Jul 23, 2014
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  2. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I get that it serves a purpose, just not for me. I disagree that the beer has been getting better but that's neither here nor there. There is a huge discrepancy between locations as well. Go to Lowell Beer Works and tell me how often you would choose to go back. BW has between slightly above mediocre to bad beer and the food is crap.

    It's fine to post up at the bar with buddies and watch a game with an ok beer and eat some shitty nachos every so often, but there's plenty of places to go do that. We really don't need more.
     
    #22 Rekrule, Jul 23, 2014
  3. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I used to really not like Beer Works (mainly from my experiences with the Boston locations). But I just moved to Framingham and the one here is surprisingly better. Food is good, service is friendly, place is very clean, beer tastes better, and they have their own IPA not found at the other locations that's as good as the best hoppy stuff across town at Jack's. Don’t get me wrong, I’d prefer an independent, unique, brew pub rather than another Beer Works. But I'm a complete convert for my local one, though I’m still leery to go back to the Boston locations.


    As for my 2 cents on Watch City – it needed to go, or get a complete overhaul. I used to like it there back in the day, but gradually over future visits my experiences there went down hill – my last 2 visits were down right awful and I swore it off completely. Since then The Gaff and Bison County were more worth my time.
     
    #23 jbertsch, Jul 23, 2014
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  4. Longstaff

    Longstaff Initiate (0) May 23, 2002 Massachusetts

    AUCTION-WATCH CITY BREWING-WALTHAM-WEDNESDAY JULY 30 2014[​IMG][​IMG]
    ED SMITH SELLS AGAIN
    TN


    SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION RE: WATCH CITY BREWING



    DISCONTINUING OPERATION. LEASE EXPIRED. MUST VACATE



    BREWERY – BEER MAKING EQUIPMENT



    RESTAURANT & BAR – BOOTHS – TABLES – CHAIRS



    WALK-IN – HOOD – FULL KITCHEN – DISHWASHER



    TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES

    254 MOODY STREET, WALTHAM, MA



    WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014 AT 11 A.M.

    BREWING EQUIPMENT: 4 OPEN FERMENTATION TANKS 400 GALLONS EACH (ALL S/S), (8) 400 GALLON ALL S/S SERVING TANKS, 5 TON GLYCOL CHILLER, KEG WASHER, MASH TUN, GAS FIRED KETTLE, GRAIN MILL, LARGE QUANTITY OF PUMPS, APPROX. 50+ COPPER RIDGE KEGS, LOT MISC.: HOSES, PARTS

    36 BLACK FORMICA TOP CHROME EDGED TABLES W/BASES (5) 36”X36” (7) 30” X 48” (7) 30” X 27” (4) 30”X30” (9) 24”X24” (4) 24” ROUND, 50 ALL WOODEN CHAIRS, LOT WOODEN WHISKEY BARRELS, BREWSTER UPRIGHT PIANO, 10’ & 15’ ALL WOODEN BENCHES W/BACKS, 6 SETS ALL WOODEN HI-BACK BOOTHS W/TABLES, 16 FLOOR MOUNTED WOOD SEAT BAR STOOLS, 15 WOOD SEAT BAR STOOLS, (4) 18”X48” HI-TOP TABLES, (4) FLAT SCREEN TV’S (3) 32” (1) 42” , 14 WALL SCONCES, RECTANGULAR APPROX. 60’ BAR, 2 OAK HOSTESS STANDS, TRUE 67” S/C BEER COOLER, 3 COMPT BAR SINK, 24” COCKTAIL SINK, 3 OAK HIGH CHAIRS, #10 CAN RACK, HOT DOG MACHINE, UPRIGHT CORNER DISH MACHINE MOD ADS-AFC-3-DS W/DRAIN BOARDS, 2 HAND SINKS, LARGE 3 COMPT S/S SINK, (2) 6’8’ S/S TOP TABLES, APPROX. 12’ DOUBLE OVER SHELF S/S, 12’ S/S HOOD W/R.A., BERKEL 808 MEAT SLICER, (2) 18” S/S FILLER TABLES, VULCAN 2 DOOR FULL SIZE GAS CONVECTION OVEN, MAGIKITCH’N 36” BROILER, 2 PITCO 14” GAS FRYOLATORS, 4 BURNER VULCAN RANGE W/OVEN, DELFIELD 12’ CHEFS LINE-UP, C/TOP WARMERS, KOLPAK 16’X8’X6’3” COMBINATION WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, EACH 8’X8’X6’3” W/COMPRESSORS, 48” DRY GLASS CASE, LARGE QUANTITY WHITE CHINA, POTS, PANS, S/S INSERTS, ETC.

    TERMS: CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY OR BANK LETTER GUARANTEEING PAYMENT OF YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO AVENUE AUCTION SALES. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS). 10% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL APPLY TO ALL PURCHASES. $200 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR BIDDERS CARD. MUST MAINTAIN 25% DEPOSIT THROUGHOUT SALE. SALE PER ORDER OWNER(S). INSPECTION MORNING OF SALE.

    - See more at: http://restaurant-equipment.us.com/...yout=blog&id=5&Itemid=56#sthash.0WHFhblT.dpuf
     
    #24 Longstaff, Jul 23, 2014
  5. AshlandNacho

    AshlandNacho Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Having gone to school in Waltham and lived there for some time after, I can say the closing of Watch City should be classified as a "mercy killing" - for the past 4 or 5 years you'd be better served walking across the street to Bison County to peruse their tap/bottle list than going and getting anything at Watch City.

    Now if you'll excuse me, it's 11:30am, I'm three hours late to start drinking down at Bullets . . .
     
    #25 AshlandNacho, Jul 23, 2014
  6. BearsOnAcid

    BearsOnAcid Pooh-Bah (2,239) Mar 17, 2009 Massachusetts
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    I was hoping WCB would be on an episode of Restaurant Impossible before they gave up.
     
    #26 BearsOnAcid, Jul 23, 2014
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  7. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Maybe it’s only a matter of time before there’s a brewery-version of that show
     
    #27 jbertsch, Jul 23, 2014
  8. AshlandNacho

    AshlandNacho Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    I'd rather see Jon Taffer in there running all over Waltham yelling at the top of his lungs, "SHUT IT THE F*CK DOWN!"
     
    #28 AshlandNacho, Jul 23, 2014
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  9. Longstaff

    Longstaff Initiate (0) May 23, 2002 Massachusetts

    I think Kitchen Nightmares might be more appropriate.
     
    #29 Longstaff, Jul 23, 2014
  10. pveilleux

    pveilleux Zealot (688) Feb 3, 2012 Massachusetts

    Bullets in nearly the same breath as Bison County. That's something I never thought I'd hear.
     
    #30 pveilleux, Jul 24, 2014
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  11. pveilleux

    pveilleux Zealot (688) Feb 3, 2012 Massachusetts

    Ding ding ding! We have a winner. BBW is going in at Watch City. Heard the news tonight.
     
    #31 pveilleux, Aug 6, 2014
  12. soheadyithurts

    soheadyithurts Zealot (551) Jan 4, 2013 Massachusetts

    Nooooooooo!
     
    #32 soheadyithurts, Aug 6, 2014
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  13. Longstaff

    Longstaff Initiate (0) May 23, 2002 Massachusetts

    Not optimal, but an improvement over previous tenant. Hopefully they follow through with an outdoor deck that was rumored when they attempted to take over a few years ago.
     
    #33 Longstaff, Aug 6, 2014
  14. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    This chain of events should've happened 7 yrs ago, but am happy it's done now. Good news for Moody St - a few good replacements in the past year for tired/underperforming businesses at the end of their run.
     
    #34 SunDevilBeer, Aug 7, 2014
  15. FrankLloydMike

    FrankLloydMike Maven (1,308) Aug 16, 2006 Massachusetts

    I always liked the space inside Watch City, and I've had good beers there in years past. I'll miss the place having its own identity, and I hope the place doesn't get too much of the generic BW feel, but if they can brew beers like some of the ones I've had at the Framingham and Hingham locations, I'll look forward to heading out to Waltham for a beer again sometime.
     
    #35 FrankLloydMike, Aug 7, 2014
  16. tendermorsel

    tendermorsel Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2006 Massachusetts

    Go to the Gaff guys. By far the best pub in the fine city of Waltham. Bison County stepped up it's beer game too recently. There are great choices now in Waltham and Boston Beer works won't be one of mine.
     
    #36 tendermorsel, Aug 8, 2014
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  17. budgie

    budgie Devotee (373) Jan 18, 2007 Massachusetts

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  18. Sesmu

    Sesmu Pundit (768) Feb 28, 2007 Massachusetts

    Speaking of Waltham pubs/bars, are there any with the decent beer AND whiskey selection?
     
    #38 Sesmu, Aug 9, 2014
  19. WesFoxlove

    WesFoxlove Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2013 Massachusetts

    Gaff and Bison are definitely Waltham Go-To's, but I also keep Joco's in my regular rotation too - Talk about stepping up their game... Just added six new lines for a total of 20, and always seem to have some great New England beers on: Maine Beer Co, Allagash, Baxter, Jack's Abby, Mystic, Newburyport, etc. Plus 2-3 West Coast options usually too: Stone, Lagunitas, Bear Republic, etc.
     
    #39 WesFoxlove, Aug 9, 2014
  20. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    +1, Love the good cheap wings @ Jocos too.

    Off Moody St but still in Waltham - Copper House Tavern is good too, especially if you like German lagers.
     
    #40 SunDevilBeer, Aug 9, 2014
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