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The Holidays can be a tough time of year; Armsby Abbey is open on Thanksgiving to help make your holiday a little brighter! Are you new to Worcester? Were you unable to fly home for the holiday? Are you simply looking for a place to enjoy Thanksgiving where someone else is doing the cooking? Or maybe you just need a drink after a long day with the family.

Armsby Abbey will be open on Thanksgiving from 12PM-9PM with a special holiday inspired menu. Table reservations are available, and strongly recommended, via RESY from 12pm-7:30pm every 30 minutes. Our bar will be full service throughout the day. Walk-ins always welcome.

Thanksgiving hours of operation 12pm – 9pm | kitchen 12pm – 8pm | bar 12pm – 8:30pm

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Crusty Bread | fresh baked naturally leavened bread, cultured butter, fleur de sel

Squash Fritters | trio of savory fritters, yuzu dipping sauce

Harvest Soup | cup/bowl | served with a side of fresh baked bread

Smoked Sweet Potato | finished with chorizo butter

Acorn Squash | stuffed with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, & wild rice

Charcuterie Duo | duo of house cured meats served with whole grain mustard, house pickles, crostini

Holiday Cheese Trio | trio of farmstead cheese served with house candied nuts, local honey, preserves, seasonal fruit, fresh baked breads

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Brussel Sprout Salad | spicy smoked hazelnut brittle, apple, dried cranberries, herbed delicata squash, blue cheese crumbles, crispy bacon lardons, creamy vinaigrette | option: add grilled chicken

Mac & Cheese | assorted Farmstead cheeses, IPA, rustic breadcrumbs | MIX-IN: roasted Jalapeños | caramelized onions | bacon

Poutine | hand-cut fries, maple-bacon gravy, cheddar curds, chives | ADD: a fried egg | caramelized onions | roasted jalapenos | bacon

Double Smash Burger | two seared, grass-fed beef patties, Vermont cheddar, house pickles, marrow caramelized onions, dijon aioli, butter-toasted brioche roll with a side of dressed greens or hand-cut fries | ADD: roasted jalapeños | bacon | fried egg

Turkey Sandwich | pulled turkey leg, cranberry BBQ, celery root & apple slaw, baby Swiss, stuffing butter-toasted brioche roll with a side of dressed greens or hand-cut fries

Spiced Squash Flatbread | pumpkin walnut muhammara, , sage, burrata, pickled onion, delicata squash, spiced pepitas

Pastelón | a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese served with a side of dressed greens

Thanksgiving Dinner | bourbon brined and maple glazed roast turkey breast, garlic whipped potato, roasted squash, pan gravy, brown butter brussels sprouts, housemade stuffing, citrus cranberry chutney

SWEET
Bimuelos | fried dough bites, cranberry curd, cardamom honey

Slice of Pie | brown butter & pumpkin cheesecake OR bourbon pecan pie with whipped cream

***Menu & details subject to change based on availability***

As February 14th approaches, we think it is safe to say the majority of us have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. Join us here at Armsby Abbey for our now infamous Valentine’s Brunch celebrating the day we love and hate. Table reservations are available beginning at 10am.  Reserve your table via RESY or give us a call at 508-795-1012.

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Toast | fresh baked bread, cranberry & cabernet preserves, salted butter

Bacon | three thick slices of house cured and smoked pork belly

Mayan Brownie |  served with a sweet & spicy chipotle chocolate sauce

Butternut Bisque | butternut squash and red pepper bisque, spicy chili oil, Aleppo chili, side of fresh baked bread

Broken Hearted Tartine |  beef heart pastrami, tout mustard, bread & butter pickles, caramelized onion, fried egg, leavened bread

Sweet Emotions Slate | duo of Farmstead cheeses served with honey, salted butter, cranberry & cabernet preserves, berries, fresh baked breads

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Prosecco Pancakes | trio of fluffy buttermilk & prosecco pancakes, blood orange syrup, candied almonds, vanilla whip

Bittersweet Waffle | dark chocolate waffle, coffee-infused syrup, roasted hazelnuts, salted caramel

Skip-a-Beet Salad | mixed greens, radicchio, roasted beets, goat cheese, apple, shaved fennel, fresh herbs, pistachio vinaigrette

Mixed Feelings Quiche | fried potato, caramelized onion, blue cheese, shredded brussels sprouts, heavy cream, and local eggs set in a flakey crust served with a side of greens dressed in a raspberry champagne vinaigrette

Hot & Heavy Mac | our signature Mac & Cheese; assorted Farmstead cheeses, IPA, rustic breadcrumbs
MIX-IN: Caramelized Onions +$2 | Roasted Jalapeños +$2 | Rogue Smokey Blue +$2 | Bacon +$3 

I Got Smoked Sandwich | smoked brisket, salsa borracha, lime pickled onions, queso fresco, cilantro, and a fried egg on a butter-toasted brioche roll served with a side of greens dressed in a raspberry champagne vinaigrette

Love Bites Hash | roasted jerk chicken, sweet plantain & potato hash; pickled fresno peppers, cilantro, lime, soft egg

Huevos Divorciados | salsa roja, tomatillo salsa, black beans, queso fresco, crispy carnitas, corn tortillas, soft egg

To view our full weekly brunch menu including cocktails, please click here.

As February 14th approaches, we think it is safe to say the majority of us have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. Join us here at Armsby Abbey for our now infamous Valentine’s Brunch celebrating the day we love and hate. Table reservations are available beginning at 10am.  Reserve your table via RESY or give us a call at 508-795-1012.

BEGIN
Toast | fresh baked bread, cranberry & cabernet preserves, salted butter

Bacon | three thick slices of house cured and smoked pork belly

Mayan Brownie |  served with a sweet & spicy chipotle chocolate sauce

Butternut Bisque | butternut squash and red pepper bisque, spicy chili oil, Aleppo chili, side of fresh baked bread

Broken Hearted Tartine |  beef heart pastrami, tout mustard, bread & butter pickles, caramelized onion, fried egg, leavened bread

Sweet Emotions Slate | duo of Farmstead cheeses served with honey, salted butter, cranberry & cabernet preserves, berries, fresh baked breads

FINISH
Prosecco Pancakes | trio of fluffy buttermilk & prosecco pancakes, blood orange syrup, candied almonds, vanilla whip

Bittersweet Waffle | dark chocolate waffle, coffee-infused syrup, roasted hazelnuts, salted caramel

Skip-a-Beet Salad | mixed greens, radicchio, roasted beets, goat cheese, apple, shaved fennel, fresh herbs, pistachio vinaigrette

Mixed Feelings Quiche | fried potato, caramelized onion, blue cheese, shredded brussels sprouts, heavy cream, and local eggs set in a flakey crust served with a side of greens dressed in a raspberry champagne vinaigrette

Hot & Heavy Mac | our signature Mac & Cheese; assorted Farmstead cheeses, IPA, rustic breadcrumbs
MIX-IN: Caramelized Onions +$2 | Roasted Jalapeños +$2 | Rogue Smokey Blue +$2 | Bacon +$3 

I Got Smoked Sandwich | smoked brisket, salsa borracha, lime pickled onions, queso fresco, cilantro, and a fried egg on a butter-toasted brioche roll served with a side of greens dressed in a raspberry champagne vinaigrette

Love Bites Hash | roasted jerk chicken, sweet plantain & potato hash; pickled fresno peppers, cilantro, lime, soft egg

Huevos Divorciados | salsa roja, tomatillo salsa, black beans, queso fresco, crispy carnitas, corn tortillas, soft egg

To view our full weekly brunch menu including cocktails, please click here.

Everyone is Irish in Worcester on this weekend! Join us for our annual Irish brunch which will be chock full of Irish inspiration! The whiskey will be flowing behind the bar and who knows, maybe we’ll even see some leprechauns. Table reservations begin at 10AM.

MENU COMING SOON!

Everyone is Irish in Worcester on this weekend! Join us for our annual Irish brunch which will be chock full of Irish inspiration! The whiskey will be flowing behind the bar and who knows, maybe we’ll even see some leprechauns. Table reservations begin at 10AM.

MENU COMING SOON!

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, at precisely 3PM EST, Armsby Abbey will join 84 other hand-picked establishments from around the world in a worldwide simultap of Cantillon Zwanze 2022!

Arguably the most anticipated release in the world of beer, Zwanze is ONLY available on tap at select locations worldwide. We at Armsby Abbey are elated to again be hand-picked by Cantillon’s Jean van Roy for the 11th year as one of only 29 locations in the USA to pour Zwanze 2022.

“Zwanze 2022 is a two-year-old Lambic blend with black pepper. For this year’s beer, we worked with Sandrine from Misao: La Maison des Poivres here in Brussels. Sandrine had us try various types of Congolese pepper, and we eventually decided on one called poivre de Gorilles. This pepper grows wild in the forests of the Republic of the Congo. Aromatic, but not too spicy, it blends beautifully with the refreshing acidity of our Lambic. The result is a beer that will pair marvelously with meat or fish. The name poivre de Gorilles comes from the area where it grows, in Likouala Forest, located in the northeastern region of the Republic of the Congo. This forest is home to a significant population of Lowland gorillas – a species in danger of extinction. That’s why we’ll be donating a portion of the profits from the event to Gorilla (https://www.gorilla.fr/), an organization which works to protect these Great Apes.”

What you can expect from Zwanze Day at Armsby Abbey this year:

• This year we are NOT selling tickets. I repeat we are NOT selling tickets. Read on…
• Doors open at 9am on this day for a Cantillon inspired brunch which will be served from 9am-3pm. Thereafter, please be advised the kitchen will be closed from 3-4pm to reset for dinner service.
• We will be tapping Cantillon Magic Lambic, Cuvee Saint Gilloise, Sang Bleu, Vigneronne, Saint Lamvinus, Kriek, Rose de Gambrinus, & Zwanze 2022, plus an assortment of other rarities and a very exciting bottle list too (quantities will be limited). Full details to be unveiled soon.
• Cantillon Zwanze “Gorilles” will NOT be tapped until 3PM EST.
• ALL tables will be reserved on a first come first served basis via RESY . For larger parties of 8-10pp, space is limited and you will need to call Armsby Abbey at 508-795-1012. Larger tables are not available online. If you have mobility issues or back problems, please note this on your reservation. Low tables and backed seating are very limited.
• When making your reservation, please make sure to enter “ZWANZE” in the comments so we know who the beer aficionados are in attendance.
• Table limits will be strictly enforced on this day due to the immense amount of events outside of Zwanze happening in downtown Worcester. Therefore, if your primary desire is a pour of Zwanze, you will need to make a reservation at 1:30pm, 2pm, or 2:30pm based on the following table limits:
  • 1-3 guests per table (1.5 hour) limit
  • 4-6 guests per table (2 hour) limit
  • 7+ guests per table (2.5 hour) limit
• Our patio tables (weather permitting), bar, and rail will remain open for walk-ins throughout the day.
• If you have any beer specific questions you can DM @armsbyalec on social media.
• For reservation concerns, or logistical issues, send an email to: [email protected].

On Saturday, September 24th, & Sunday, September 25th, we will be celebrating Brasserie Cantillon by way of brunch from 10am – 3pm each day. Beyond our beer friendly brunch menu, we will have rarities available on tap & by the bottle. Once these beers are gone, they are gone, so don’t oversleep!

Cantillon selections on draft: Cantillon Magic Lambic, Cuvee Saint Gilloise, Sang Bleu, Vigneronne, Saint Lamvinus, Kriek, & Rose de Gambrinus.

Cantillon selections by the bottle: list coming soon!

Our brunch menu will be updated as information is finalized in the coming weeks. For our current brunch menu, please click here.

For our current draft list, please click here. Our draft lists are updated daily.

On Saturday, September 24th, & Sunday, September 25th, we will be celebrating Brasserie Cantillon by way of brunch from 10am – 3pm each day. Beyond our beer friendly brunch menu, we will have rarities available on tap & by the bottle. Once these beers are gone, they are gone, so don’t oversleep!

Cantillon selections on draft: Cantillon Magic Lambic, Cuvee Saint Gilloise, Sang Bleu, Vigneronne, Saint Lamvinus, Kriek, & Rose de Gambrinus.

Cantillon selections by the bottle: list coming soon!

Our brunch menu will be updated as information is finalized in the coming weeks. For our current brunch menu, please click here.

For our current draft list, please click here. Our draft lists are updated daily.

Our schedules are filled with work, meetings, school, obligations, kid’s activity after kid’s activity; it is time to pencil in some me time.

Thanksgiving brunch arrives early this year for us all to pause and reflect on those we are so grateful for; our sanity saving, ride-or-die, partners in crime, BFF’s till the end. Table reservations begin at 10AM via the RESY app.

TO VIEW OUR BRUNCH MENU PLEASE CLICK HERE.