There's a brand-new brewery and pub in town. The fresh addition to Downtown Crossing, called Democracy Brewing, is located at 35 Temple Place.

Unlike many craft breweries, Democracy prides itself on being worker-owned. "We believe the dream of owning your own business shouldn’t be attainable to only a few, and the majority of folks who work should be able to enjoy the profit and pride that comes with ownership," the company writes on its website. It's being funded through a Direct Public Offering, which allows Massachusetts locals to make small investments in the business.

The brewpub, which appropriately made its debut on July 4th, offers house-brewed beers like Suffragette pale ale, Fighting 54th saison and 1919 Strike stout. The menu will also feature some rotating seasonal beers, from a maple-spiced ale in the fall to a tart cranberry ale in springtime.

To complement the brews, there's a full food selection, including pizza bagels, hand pies, burgers and entrees like chorizo-stuffed chicken and gnocchi primavera.

With a 4.5-star rating out of nine reviews on Yelp so far, Democracy Brewing has been warmly received by patrons.

Paul M., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 5, wrote, "Stopped by today to check out this place. I have not been to a brew pub in a while, [and] I wanted to try some fresh drafts. I was not disappointed."

Yelper Taylor S. added, “Fantastic atmosphere! A really cool combination of an old revolutionary flare with modern spacing and openness. It has great rustic details in the exposed brick, light fixtures, and paint details."

And Nate H. wrote, "Great service, great food and drink, and a beautiful new space at Downtown Crossing. The front windows open accordion-style for a nice breeze."

Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Democracy Brewing is open from 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.