Mighty Squirrel’s biergarten opening draws crowd

Mighty Squirrel’s seasonal biergarten opened on Friday on the grounds of historic Gore Place. Hundreds of people showed up, drawn by the outdoor dining, brews and lawn games. People warmed themselves in the late afternoon sunshine, but the cool breezes called for sweaters and jackets as the sun went down.

The biergarten featured a selection of Mighty Squirrel beers, along with hard seltzers, hard smoothies and nonalcoholic options. A food truck served an eclectic menu including lobster rolls, clam chowder, smash burgers, wings, birria poutine, harvest bowls, salads, tikka masala, saag paneer and desserts.

The biergarten plans to operate through the fall, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays. The biergarten will also operate from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on select Monday holidays.

Gore Place officials noted that dogs are not permitted on the property due to the site’s status as a working farm, though service animals are allowed.