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    Bristlecone Brewing Company

    4.8 (20 reviews)
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    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Louis M.

    The beer is tasty. I got the Imbib not so secretary menu. This is true first time in here. Good line music. I think it's worth another shot.

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    Myrriah C.

    The cold IPA and the NZ IPA are my top two favorites from this spot. For a place just getting started the beer is already excellent which doesn't always happen with new breweries. The staff is nice and the different seating options like the couch are a nice addition. Overall the ambience is friendly and nice. They have a wide selection of beer that should sate most people's style choices and tastes. Highly recommend grabbing a pint from this new gem.

    Gena M.

    Nice inviting spot with comfortable seating. Hang out with friends, feels a bit like hanging in your living room at home. Lots of variety of beer. The service is great, very friendly, and informative about the different beers, unique, funny, interesting beer names. Friendly dogs to hang out with too.

    Jim B.

    I'm a big fan of beer and it was a surprise to hear a new brewery took over this location. We're walking distance from Bristlecone so it's nice to see a new brewery has come to Reno! I ordered the "Gimmie! Gimmie!" IPA beer and it was very good! I'm looking forward to trying out their other beers and see what events they put together. The owner was very welcoming and was easy to talk too! He explained to us his new business and was thrilled people were loving his beers! There wasn't many people there but we did enjoy some live music from the guitar player that showed up and played! They only allow ESA but I hope they can allow well behaved pets in the future. Look forward to go back to try more beers. Also, Michael T from Yelp should drop in a check them out!

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    Scott M.

    They were closing when we walked up at 8pm on a Friday because buisness was slow but allowed us in for some complimentary tastings and beer! Very cool staff and super clean and inviting ambiance! Will definitely come back for Noble tradition Fest Bier

    Kimberly C.

    Hadn't realized a new brewery had taken over so soon after Imbib closed, but was pleasantly surprised to check out a new spot! The decor is a bit more elevated casual, and I appreciate the live plants. The large, white walls could use some more pizazz. There happened to be a spontaneous live performer (singer/guitarist) and we were able to catch a few songs- would be nice if he returned! I got the west coast IPA and thought it was solid! They don't have food, but they offer a few bar snacks. Outside they removed the patio area in order to add some more parking spots, so sadly no outdoor seating. I definitely plan to revisit!

    Jay W.

    We were obviously very upset to hear of the closing of Imbib, but it seems that Bristlecone Brewing will soften that blow. My wife and I came in for an afternoon drink and really enjoyed it. I tried their Turn Table, this was a very good Table beer, and their Czech Pils, which was very crisp with a good hoppiness. My wife also enjoyed her beer and we stayed and relaxed while chatting with the new owners. Bristlecone is a very good addition to the Reno Beer scene.

    Johannah W.

    Was very happy to see a new brewery opening up in the Reno are, especially after loosing one of the greats! Came in on a rather dreary Saturday afternoon but the warmth coming from the employees inside perked us right up! The comfortable and rustic new look adds to the vibes for sure. We tried a total of 4 beers and all of them were very good. My favorite being the Czech Pilsner! Bristlecone knows what they are doing and I am thrilled to have them in town!

    Tracy C.

    This new brewery is in a great location, formally IMBĪB ... they are still serving some of their beers and also serving their own brews which are fantastic. The ambiance is great. The owners are very friendly and happy to talk beer!! my husband did a beer review for his Instagram. @beer_jimmy

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    7 months ago

    Might be our new favorite brewery! Friendly staff, hip music and decor, and had a nice variety of IPAs and other lighter beers.

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    Thanks for the great reviews! We love chatting with Jimmy!

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    9 months ago

    Great beer, cool atmosphere and the guys running it are awesome. Definitely recommend stopping by for a pint

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    Excellent beer! Easy to find location. Knowledgeable, open-minded, & intelligent ownership & management! Great pub!

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    “They are in the place previously occupied by IMBIB, and they still have some of their beers on tap.”

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    Lead Dog Brewing - Just outside

    Lead Dog Brewing

    4.5(248 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Downtown
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    We were disappointed Louis Basque corner was closing and we couldn't order a picon…read more We couldn't find our way into the Jesse, Abby's 40 wanted cover charge so we made our way across the street to Lead Dog, we got served right away, and I even new the bartender, Gavin! It was so good to see him! It was the perfect spot to have a couple of drinks and a few laughs before getting into a lyft home after the cosmic baseball.

    I was here with a group of girlfriends celebrating our friend's birthday and our Mother's day last…read moreSaturday for The Twampson's Drag brunch. It was our first time going to a drag show and it was a blast having a Mother's day reunion this way. The entertainers were fun (Maria you're the best) and the drink service could have been a little faster. There were many of us at our table that ordered bottomless mimosas. The rest of our mommy's had tequila and other hard liquors. The food options at the outdoor parking lot were delicious. It did take some time. This parking lot is horribe. I recommend ride share or getting dropped off here so you don't have to leave your car downtown on the streets. This part of 4th street isn't the best area. Shout out to the hubbs for shuttling me. We'll have to come back and have beer on the other side. I love their peanut butter stout and usually have a chilled pack in my fridge in the Summer. Thanks to the Lead Dog for hosting The Twampson's drag brunch for a fun and memorable Mother's day celebration.

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    The Beyond the Wall, a very refreshing Cold IPA!

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    The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery - Good beer, good whiskey, good food, great service. Can't ask for much more!

    The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Downtown
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    My first experience here. Definitely give 5 stars. Service was excellent, attentive without being…read morerushed. Found the menu offered a nice variety and tried quite a few. The oversized Bloody Mary was a treat and drank it all! Food was delicious. Tried the appetizer Brussels sprouts, their french fries are the best and loved them! Their chicken wings in the Asian sauce. Finely a favorite. We tried the avocado board and it was the best. Large platter of avocado, fresh dressed salad, roasted veggies and cherry tomatoes, crispy potatoes and bread slices. Even tries their brûlée cheesecake, delicious. This first visit was a total success and will come back here to enjoy the vibe, the history and most of all the great food and service.

    I have taken advantage of the brunch here several times and really love the Manmosa. Out of all of…read morethe mimosa options in town, this one will really put any itch to rest. My go-to for brunch is the breakfast sandwich however, I decided to get the spinach and artichoke quiche, which I was a little disappointed to see comparatively to their other menu items. It seems like you're paying more for the greens and spuds than the quiche itself. Whilst still very fluffy and enjoyable, next time I'd pivot to one of their more popular items, like the depot burger

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    The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery - If you're in Reno check out The Depot!

    If you're in Reno check out The Depot!

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    One of the many beautiful depot doors

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    Revision Brewing - The warehouse where the beer is brewed

    Revision Brewing

    4.4(258 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    When in the Reno/Sparks area, If you like a great IPA or…read moreLager, Revision should be a stop. Love their beers, although I favor their selections of West Coast IPA's over the NE types and Lagers, all the beer they make ia pretty great. In house, they will allow a quick sample before purchasing any of their brews to go, or for consumption on site. Their is an area for larger or small parties to sit, enjoy the beer and socialize, although on this trip, I just grabbed some beer to go, to bring back home.

    Congrats on being named the best brewery in this Yahoo article!…read more https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/hands-down-best-brewery-every-194000513.html?guccounter=1 Quality/Quantity - The best breweries in my opinion only sell beer and allow us to bring our own food. This also helps me support more businesses! But I am open minded with your new food menu, and look forward to a more expansive future menu than just pizza. Took my buddy here today; a long awaited field trip for him. Thanks for always coming up with new flavors of beers, keeps me coming back and trying more and more and more. So many varieties are for sale, and the more you buy, the more you save. See pictures. Superbowl sale, etc. We sat at a table in the back and when bar seating became available, we moved up front for faster service and more beer, lol. Today we got the following: Reno as F - I always seem to get this, maybe just because it has the name Reno in it, lol. My usual everyday red. My buddy got the following - Tahoe Haze and Emerald Bay IPA; he enjoyed them both. Oh, they also have wine, but who comes to a brewery for wine?!?! See picture. Ambiance - Not many or any changes. Huge warehouse production location. Small "tap room" lounge area. Then the huge warehouse space, "play space" - See pictures of all the games available for us. Two bars, see pictures. Plenty of seating, lounge, table, counter, bar, etc. Free wifi, but I did not use it. Tap room hours from noon or 1pm to 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm. See my picture or Yelp. Decent size parking lot, but the best spaces seem to always be full. Got lucky today, but on all the other visits, I have had to park in the back. BTW, do NOT park in the neighboring lots as you will get towed, see my picture. Service - Counter service, but good and professional. She offered me to try the new flavors, but as a creature of habit, I seem to always go back to my usual beers. Self service water station. Happy hour available, but only from 1-4pm and I am trying to NOT drink so early. Price - $7 to $8 a beer. Expensive, but that is the cost for quality! Owner Comment - Revision, congrats on all your success since 2017. I have been a loyal customer! I even buy your beer from Costco, lol.

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    Same continued from the door

    Revision Brewing - 8/16/24 FYI, second bar

    8/16/24 FYI, second bar

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    Slieve Brewing & Distilling - 3/6/26 FYI. Interior.

    Slieve Brewing & Distilling

    4.9(68 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Cut and pasted from their website: "Slieve means "A…read moreMountain" in Irish Gaelic, their family roots." Quality/Quantity - Been an extremely long stressful day! So I NEEDED a break from the day to just relax and stop thinking! I gave my wife a few options, a few breweries to choose from (or for me to just go alone, which she would not have let me drink and drive, especially all the way from North Reno). So she/we chose to go to Slieve as I have not been there yet. Actually, all 3 choices were breweries. The good news is that there are more and more new breweries opening. The bad news is that there are more and more good breweries closing, in ALL my hometowns... My first time in a nano brewery; cool. Today I got (and tried the following), all Slieve brands; support local: Oh, I did not know you had a happy hour M-F from 2-5pm; I just missed it by 13 minutes... Should not have spent so much time outside taking pictures for Yelp, lol. Pale Ale - Good, but I prefer more flavor. This is currently my second "go to" beer after reds. Jimbo Porter - Better, but then I tried the Cookie Monster! I also did not taste the coconut. Cookie Monster - My favorite of the beers, so much flavor. And I am NOT usually a sweet beer drinker. It was not an overwhelming stout, probably due to the sweetness, but you can definitely taste the chocolate and slightly coffee and caramel flavors. I would get this again, but it would always have to be my last beer due to the flavors. Beers that I need to come back for when available are: Your reds, IPAs and of course your "Trinity Tripel." Ambiance - On your "about" page on your website, it says you are still looking for a home for your brewery...? Is that accurate or does that page need to be updated? Cool space, indoor and outdoor seating. Bar and table seating. 2 bars, one the back, probably only used for events. Semi private room when you walk in. Ping pong, darts, games, cornhole, cool decor on walls throughout to read, etc. Open 7 days a week, see their website. Yelp's hours/days differ slightly. Event spaces are available; see their website.. Service - Good. We were also greeted by Shannon when she and Phillip came in later for a drink or two... Phillip was too busy drinking to say hi, lol. Price - $8 a beer. The typical cost for good craft beer. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2022 with your nanobrewery; I wish you the best and am glad you own the building to help you weather some "storms."

    This is a neat spot to check out especially now that they are also a distillery! Staff are always…read morefriendly and helpful. Depending on the day/time, they have a food truck. The old building is very open and it's a nice touch that they have some games to play while you're enjoying a brew or bourbon. Occasionally their tap list is a bit limited but in general they have something for just about everyone.

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    Slieve Brewing & Distilling - 3/6/26 FYI. Stage

    3/6/26 FYI. Stage

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    3/6/26 FYI. Exterior.

    The Fox Restaurant & Brewery - Perfect medium

    The Fox Restaurant & Brewery

    4.0(296 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The food was amazing was delicious and cooked to my liking. To drink I had a double Old Forester…read morelight ice to open the notes and it was perfect. I didn't get the bartenders name but she was very knowledgeable and professional. I asked for her recommendation and she told me Old Forester. Excellent choice. The ambiance is on the darker side which I like but the lighting is sufficient. It is very easy on the eyes and doesn't strain you. The restaurant was clean as well. If I ever come back to Reno this will for sure be my first stop to eat.

    We've been coming here for a while and generally love it...the rooftop seating is a great…read moreatmosphere and the service has always been excellent. This visit was a bit of a mixed bag, though. On the plus side, most of our food came out quickly and tasted great as usual. Unfortunately, the two people in our group who ordered the beef stroganoff special had a rough time. Their plates didn't arrive until a good 20 minutes after everyone else had already finished getting food, and when it did show up, it wasn't good -- the egg noodles were badly overcooked to the point of turning to mush, and the sauce tasted like someone had just dumped a can of cream of mushroom soup over everything. Pretty disappointing, especially given the wait. The bright spot of the night was our waitress, Taylor. She was stellar! Very personable, fun, and genuinely apologetic about the delay. It also looked like she was covering bartending duties on top of her tables, and she handled it all without missing a beat. We'll definitely be back -- the food issue felt like an off night rather than the norm but hopefully the kitchen tightens up on the specials.

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    Fox Draft tower

    The Fox Restaurant & Brewery - The Foxxy Foxxy Burger, medium rare, no pickles, no tomatoes, add fried jalapeños

    The Foxxy Foxxy Burger, medium rare, no pickles, no tomatoes, add fried jalapeños

    The Fox Restaurant & Brewery - 3/10/26 FYI. Tasters. Both the reds

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