The food and drinks here are always good. The wings are the best we have had and drinks are creative and authentic. The presentation is always colorful and appealing. The server and greeter could use some instruction from managers as to how to better serve. Samantha rushed us through every aspect of our meal. ( I guess she wanted to leave.) When you elect to be in a service industry, you have to realize that you may not get off at exactly at your time. The greeter seemed a little short. Another table didn't get waited on and didn't get instructions that you need to order at the bar, etc. I'm sure if the manager addresses some of these issues, they will be resolved. read more

Mallory, Carla and Dave are amazing!!! They go above and beyond the call of Duty. Not only do they remember us every time, but they remember what we love. Mallory always has our beer and shot waiting for us and knows what we want to eat right away!! Lobster Mac and cheese is waiting for us within 15 minutes of us being at the bar. Dave and Mallory know what we love and makes us feel like we're part of their life. My only wish is that those two worked more!! So happy knowing Friday Saturday and Sunday, we are taken care of!! Thank you for hiring an all star cast!! read more

Brick and brew media is mediocre at best. The food is tasteless and hard on the stomach. I had an extremely tough chicken sandwich that was served 1 hour after getting seated. In addition to the lackluster food, the hostesses have absolutely no regard for customer service and were incredibly rude to our party (AFTER having to wait for well over an hour and a half to even be seated!). Not worth the money or time as it will ruin your night. read more

First I will say, this definitely ain't the old Plumstead! They really put a lot of work into the interior of the building and it looks worlds better. Not my cup of tea for decorating, but the amount of light inside is nice with the large windows. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a pleasant bartender. I was, and still am, very confused as to why there are no prices on any of the boards inside the restaurant or on the website. The bartender was nice to recite everything and it's price, but that was unnecessary work for her. I will save you the same question and tell you that everything is really expensive! A Miller Lite or Coors is $4 and a better beer ranges from $5-7. There is no happy hour. A cocktail will range from $9-13. The food was overpriced. I make it known that if food is going to knock my socks off or delight my tastebuds, I don't care what it costs! Here, you can get a run of the mill burger for $14 and a pizza for $11-15 or more. The burgers aren't labeled as grass fed, local, or organic so I was surprised at the price. The price point in general in here is very high, even for apps. One thing that bothered me was the hostess. She may have been a hard working young woman, but she looked incredibly sloppy and unkempt and stood in the front, near the door, scarfing down french fries and chewing with her mouth wide open. I'm old school. As a front of the house employee, you don't eat (with your hands) in view of everyone and you should look professional at all times. I hope someone in management can further train the young woman. My husband ordered the pepperoni pizza and a nitro Hop Devil. I ordered the veggie panini and a Namaste IPA. The pizza was ok; nothing to write home about. The panini was bland, as were the fries. I was never so disappointed in french fries. They were limp and flavorless. To top it off, they make their own ketchup, which again, was completely underwhelming. We ate our meal, drank our beers, and left $40 poorer than when we walked in. read more

Long story short go to the Havertown location. Brick and brew is amazing but unfortunately I received some appalling service at the Media location. We had a table for two and other friends arrived, a larger table was available so we asked to move. We were given multiple excuses why we couldn't move and instead the waitress just brought the check before we were finished. Go to Havertown! Chief Ricky makes that location shine. read more

We were there for the second time, today. Why they don't have a happy hour , I have no idea. Had the pizza and the crab BLT and it was a solid C-. What...no Heinz 57? I understand wanting to experiment with your own recipe but not a big fan of the recipe. Bathroom trough sink ...experimental, trendy, but didn't look sanitary. Our server was great there on a Sunday and only 5 of the taps had beer read more

We moved from Havertown clear to the other side of the county into what is best described as a culinary wasteland. However, we're close to Media so when I heard Brick and Brew was opening a new location there, I was so pumped. Especially because we no longer had to make the haul back to H-town! This location is much larger than the flagship, with plenty of seating and no need for being super close to your dining neighbors. It also has a really great trolley theme, with trolley tables on wheels ON A TRACK, trolley cables across the ceiling, and cute little trolley-like lights. I've never been to the Plumstead while it was still open so I can't compare it to its old self, but in my opinion they did a really great job with the space. We showed up at 2 on a Saturday and while the place was pretty crowded, we got seated immediately. Our server was awesome, the food was good, and while a lot of the beers we wanted just kicked, we were offered good alternatives. It's a great addition to the area. read more

Annoying experience...great food and drinks, but when your restaurant is half full and you make customers wait for full party then that is not a great way to run a business. I am fine spending less money while we wait for our remaining guests. Educate your hostess when to follow the rule. Blindly following is not great customer service. read more

So after having a horrible experience over at Carrabba's in Springfield mall, waiting over 20 minutes at the empty bar for a bartender to show up and having enough time to leave a horrible review and look up better places to go I ended up over at the Brick & Brew and let me tell you I'm so glad that I did! The place is popping, food was amazing, service was great, the atmosphere was excellent, very very happy! I'll definitely be back next time I'm up this way! P.S get the devilled eggs! read more

Good service but a couple of things could be better. Calamari Salad was calamari tempured which was very good and better than most clamari salads. The Wild Boar Sliders were good , but a little dry. Ice Tea had that powdered taste to it, so after one glass of that I went to water. Not sure why places can't just do a brewed iced tea. The "house made" ketchup we didn't like at all. Lots of vinegar taste and on the spicy side. I would prefer regular ketchup with the fries. The fries were ok, but a little soggy. Great selection of Japanese whiskeys and some other high end liquors. read more

Really trendy and cozy spot with an A-mazing whiskey sour! I sat near the fire at the bar and started with a cocktail after a long day at work. I ordered the roasted Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and they were seasoned perfectly. Sitting by the fire I got to see my sausage and peppadew pizza come to transform from start to finish. The flavors were unique but not too unfamiliar to fall in love with. Definitely a spot I will return too! read more

Best whiskey sour; excellent service; gorgeous ambience; food wasn't bad, but it did not matter. Will go back time and time again. Dessert menu next. read more

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Tonight was opening night. The place was packed! The beer was nice and cold. We only had a few apps. Wings and fried pickles. The wings were delicious. They could have been a bit crispier but they were still very nice. The fried pickles were nice and crispy. If I have a complaint it would be that the pickles are sliced too thinly. Thicker pickles would be an improvement. Although we did not have a pizza, others around us did and they were all raving about them. The A/C held up well, only warming up a little when it was really packed. The bar stools were quite comfortable albeit heavy. It is too early to definitively say much but it looks like we have a winner in the craft beer/pub food arena. I can't wait to return. Bigger pickles! read more

I ordered the mushroom pizza. It came out drenched in oil. When I picked up a slice the oil leaked off into a pool on the pan. The back of the slice was covered in oil. I used napkins to soak it up. I ate half of it because I was starving. It was disgusting. I told the waitress but she didn't seem to care or do anything about it. She commented how she noticed how greasy it was! Definitely won't be back. read more

My sister and I came here for a late lunch and just loved it. Our waitress was attentive but not overly so, and offered the watermelon margarita that we both got and loved-- not cloyingly sweet but with a much more natural melon flavor with a black salt rim. We had the confit wings, crab dip and Brussels and couldn't get enough of the crab dip. The sauce on the wings was really delicious and flavorful our only thought was the Brussels could have used a little more richness maybe a little maple syrup-- but still tasty. She had the beet salad and I had the wedge, perfect portions and again very good. The Star was the lemon ricotta with the beet salad we could have eaten it with a spoon. Thank you! read more

We went on a Sunday afternoon (maybe the first nice weekend after winter) and the place was packed. I think the attraction is the ambience and the English pub-vibe. The food was ok and so was the drink. read more

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Have been here before and loved it. Came back for some drinks and was immediately disgusted by the front hostess who rudely dismissed us for wanting to only get drinks. Unfortunately I don't know if I'll be back after this experience. read more

Carla, behind the bar, is great! Loud music and louder crowds keep, a sometimes quieter me, away from more frequent visits. Decent food. Prices are so-so for the quality and atmosphere. Definitely unique furnishing and decor keeps the eyes wandering about. Service has been hit or miss since they've opened. Lately, I found it to be pretty good on the floor and very good behind the bar. read more

Went during Christmas and New Years break. Place was incredibly crowded. Service was prompt and friendly. Our server made some suggestions and seemed knowledgeable of the menu. Ordered the deviled eggs app, with avacodo creme and a grilled shrimp. Very tasty. Get four with the order. Next was the stuffed pineapple. Pulled pork filling a pineapple ring topped with a dollop avacodo. This is listed as an app but will tell you it's big enough to meal in and of itself. Meatloaf sliders was the third order. Everything was very good and served timely given the place was packed and the kitchen was kicking. read more

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This place is absolutely horrible when it come to waiting for a table. We were a group of 3 waiting for a 4th person to join us and they wouldnt let us sit at a table to order appetizers and drinks. It's highly annoying because we run a high bill and tip generously every time read more

I had been to the Havertown location a couple times. Bf is from Jersey and had never been. We went to the Media location last night. Only a 20 minute wait, which was surprising based on how crowded it was. The inside is way roomier than the Havertown location, but we opted to sit outside since it was so nice out. To start, we got the prosciutto fries, which are my favorite thing off the menu. Seriously delish! Then he got the special burger, and I got the bison sliders, which had a goat cheese spread and a cranberry relish and they were capital "A" Amazing. I didn't finish them cause by the end of the meal we were so full, but I'm sure they'll make a great snack later :) Also, I really just want to mention how awesome our server, Brandon, was. Even though it was a busy Friday night, he was not only efficient but friendly and pleasant through our entire stay. We will be asking for him the next time we come! read more

Food is still really good here, and the beer selection is extremely good for the Winter season. One thing I'd still like to point out is that there are still strollers here from parents/grandparents who think it's okay to bring their children. Management has taken the liberty of moving outside now which is very appreciated by other diners without children. However I will say to any reader here who is a Parent, this is not a 'kids' place. This is a bar, so if you're coming to Media and bringing children under five to a bar, then you really need to rethink your parenting strategy. If you can't afford or find a babysitter, then you shouldn't bring your child here, and you should stay home. The restaurant won't say it, but as a diner in this area, don't bring your children to bars for lunch or dinner. read more

I came here for my birthday yesterday, and I was pretty happy with my experience. I had previously visited the Havertown location once several years ago, and the Media location once when it first opened up. First of all, the cocktails are beyond delicious. My wallet wishes they were a dollar or two cheaper, but still worth it. I had the Moody Blue and the Marilyn Monroe, which were some of the tastiest drinks I've had. My partner had the bloody mary, which was also very good. Spicy and very well-balanced. I ordered the Mexican Chicken and Waffles from the specials menu (Buttermilk fried chicken, jalapeño corn waffle, salsa roja maple syrup, cotija, chili honey bacon, guacamole), and it was absolutely delicious. I thought it was odd that the waffle wasn't warm at all, but the flavors were spot on, and the portion size was perfect. Really great dish, and I hope they offer it again some time. My partner ordered the Marley burger off of the specials menu (Jerk-spiced beef, pepper jack Cheese, carrot Slaw, potato chips, Jamaican jerk aioli), and he said it was very good. He wasn't really impressed by the french fries though. My one regret is that I wish we hadn't ordered the fried pickles as a starter. They are huge slices (I thought they would be smaller "chips"), and there are a lot of them. It was a pricy addition to our order, and fried pickles don't really keep well as leftovers. The batter didn't really stick to the pickles very well. Our server Brian (or Bryan?) was very knowledgeable and friendly. The hostess was also very friendly, and both wished me a happy birthday, which was nice. :) As a side note, the bathrooms are also very classy. I would definitely return to Brick & Brew again in the future. read more

Great place and great atmosphere. Highly recommend. I was happy when State St added this to the list of great places to eat, drink, and enjoy good company in Media! Try their fried pickles...you won't be disappointed! read more

First off, you have to try the Fried Pickles!!! A huge portion of wonderfully battered, salty pickles with delicious aioli. YUM! I visited Brick and Brew on a Thursday, their 3rd night after opening, and I was floored by the sheer number of people here. It was so packed at 8PM I could barely fit in the door to put my name down for a table. Luckily, the wait wasn't too long and my husband and I enjoyed craft beers at the bar while we waited. The inside of this restaurant looks very Pinterest-inspired in a good way... light fixtures made out of french horns with old-timey filament bulbs, wheeled tables on tracks, exposed brick and wood, power lines, and lots of blackboards and chalk. We were seated at a teenie tiny high top table made from a whiskey barrel... very cool looking, but also really small for a dinner table. There were 3 normal sized 2-person tables available right next to us (maybe for people who planned ahead and made reservations?) and I realize that the restaurant was super crowded, but those barrel tables seem more practical for bar use rather than full dinner service. Small table aside, I will definitely return to Brick and Brew and look forward to trying more of the menu - everything looks delicious! read more

Great, creative menu with a nice spin on classics. Excellent selection of cocktails. Nice atmosphere with outside seating during the warmer months. Wood fired brick oven pizza is to die for. read more

Visiting an old friend from high school from back in the daywben he lived in so cal. Got a sazarac and it was made to perfection. You had a special on clams that I could have easily have eaten another order of. Tried your blueberry BBQ wings and they we're unique. Finished off the meal with the brussel sprouts. Will prolly come back again before heading back home read more

Went to this place around 5:30 on Saturday evening and getting a seat at the bar for a drink wasn't to bad! We had to wait till the rest of our party got there to be seated which kind of sucked! I ordered the fried pickles which were AMAZING and the pretzels, which were also good but the sauce on the side with the pretzels was personally not my cup of tea. I also got the drink, Daisy, which was probably one of the best cocktails I've ever had! Parking was easy and simple in the parking garage and very short walk to the restaurant! I just wish there was more seating, not the businesses fault just not a big enough space for how awesome it was! My boyfriend has not stopped talking about the fried chicken sandwich either! read more

Brick & Brew - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

I've been here before for drinks and we took my parents for dinner, and were swept away. My parents, who are very picky with drink, loved the cocktails. My dad said it was the best whiskey sour he's ever had and my mom even had the cinderhouse whiskey after trying a sip of mine(and she hates whiskey). The beat part of the meal were the confit wings. Wow. Didnt have a chance to even take a picture. They were fall off the bone with tasty sauce. Truly swept us away. My parents ordered the mushroom soup and thought it was light and tasty. My mom had the burger and couldn't finish it because it was large. I had the wild boar sliders with prosciutto fries. The sliders were tasty but the fries were another staple of the meal. The only downfall of the restaurant is the noise level and the tables located by the bars...if you sit there, be prepared to feel claustrophobic. It's a bit awkward to eat with people looming by your table. It would be a 5 star review, but we were a bit uncomfortable with where we sat and will probably request a table in the back the next time we go. read more

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Always a go to place for us for lunch. Never been there for dinner, but can't imagine the experience to be much different except for maybe a longer wait. Two of my all-time favorite menu items so far have been the peanut butter and jelly wings and the watermelon margaritas. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here - it's all delicious. My husband highly recommends the chicken sandwich! read more

Great atmosphere for drinks with friends. The brick oven pizza is amazing and the cookie skillet is absolutely delicious!

Just came here at ten on a Saturday and there were a few tables open outside. Because we were a party of two, the hostess refused to let us sit outside, she said we could only sit inside or at a tiny side table that was next to the busy doorway and almost inside. We said we were leaving due to this and she would not accommodate us!! TERRIBLE SERVICE and what an awful manager must have been on duty- and we walked by half an hour later on our way to Iron Hill and the table was STILL open. Will never come here again!! read more

Anytime someone asks me where they should go for lunch/dinner locally, whether it's with friends/business associates or for a date, I tell them brick and brew! Both the food menu and cocktail list are amazingggg and even if you're picky, they have something for you. Every single time I go, I get the pulled pork stuffed pineapple and it never gets old! Can't go wrong with the wings or any of the brick oven pizzas either! read more

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I love the energy of this place, cool pub vibe and interesting craft cocktails but the food was really terrible. We had a party of six and are pretty easy going but this was an off night I guess. The fried pickles were yummy and crunchy but the pizza, hummus and salads were underwhelming. Maybe they were training new cooks, it was a Tuesday night. read more

Really yummy plates. Lots of choices and their specialty drinks are really nice!! The outdoor seating space is so quaint and allows you to really catch the vibe of state street! Great place for a date night or happy hour. read more

Food is fantastic. Drinks are very good. Atmosphere is one of the best in Media. Most bad reviews are either people that miss the Plumstead or people that want to nitpick about ridiculous things. read more

It's a bit trendy here and the mixed drinks are on the pricey side. The atmosphere is fairly relaxed and the burgers are good. They normally have a nice draft beer selection. I have found the staff to be nice. read more

Variety of food options to choose from. Staff is friendly and quick with service. Covid precautions in place

Brick n brew has great cocktails and pretty tasty food! They have indoor and outdoor seating and their staff are always very friendly. It is sometimes loud inside during busy times, but you can always sit outside where it's less crowded! read more

I just had drinks here, but I love the space. We were able to sit at the ledge by the bar facing the street, and the windows were open which was nice! The cocktails here are great, but they also had a good beer selection. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in Media! read more