Thank you fellow yelpers, went with the Reuben and it was fantastic. I love a great Reuben, and hate a bad one. Sour kraut was good, bread was excellent. Once they start serving there own beer, this place will be five star! read more

Carillon Brewing - Barrels. Not yet used to make there own beer. They have several nice beers on tap. - Breweries Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Sour beer. If you like sour beer, or if the phrase sounds intriguing to you, give this place a shot. I'm not going to recite the history of the process that they follow that justifies why their beer is the way it is, but that's what they do, and it's a pretty interesting niche in a beer scene dominated by IPAs. The food selection consists of typical pub grub. I tried the Reuben, and enjoyed it thoroughly, but it didn't stand out as special. Others in my party expressed a similar sentiment with the burgers, sausages and so on. Service was good. Beer offered regularly but not obnoxiously. Server knew his beer without stumbling and knew the questions to ask to steer a person toward a good match for their tastes. The environment was a mix of old-world feeling decor with modern brew-pub aesthetic. Cool, open space decked out with wood and brick. The servers were in semi-themed, old world garb. The idea of doing an experience visit and getting the history makes good sense, but it doesn't feel as hip and casual as most other breweries of the area. Instead it feels a bit more like a restaurant pub, rather than a drinking establishment. Not sure if that's working in their favor. Overall a good experience, but nothing stood out as a must-have, giving me little reason to rush back for more. read more

Food, Service, and Beer were awesome. Try the beer flight of all 6 of their beers made with the historical 1850's process. Schnitzel was some of the best we've ever had. Take home some fresh sourdough and butter! read more

Carillon Brewing was a great surprise! We were visiting Dayton and wanted someplace different...this filled that requirement. The food was amazing! I had the Wurst Platter (mettwurst, bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato wedges and sweet and sour cabbage) and my husband had the Ham and Cheese on Pretzel Bun with German Potato Salad. All that we got was superbly made and came to us in a timely manner. The most enjoyable part of the experience was sitting inside an authentic brewery, watching them craft their in-house brews! We tried the Ginger Pale Ale, which went quite well with our meal. The atmosphere contributed to the whole wonderful experience. We will definitely return! read more

I met a freind here for lunch and the only way I can describe the experience is "odd". No sooner did we sit down, the waitress came over and asked what we would like to order. .... not a drink order or an app order..what did we want for lunch? I asked about beers and she didn't seem to know what they had other than "one we make with squash"...odd .."uh ok...I'll have iced tea" We ordered some of the house made bread and were asked if we'd like the home made butter to which we responded with an enthusiastic yes! The waitress then stated she wasn't sure if they had any, which they didn't...again...odd. The bread was an entire loaf and was served cold with frozen butter without bread plates...I guess you're supposed to put your unfinished slice on the table? My entree was a chicken salad which was fair at best. The blue cheese dressing was watery and bland and the chicken was undercooked. The greens were fresh and crisp. Prices were a bit steep for the quality. When we left, none of the employees milling near the hostess desk said "have a nice day" or "come again" which is done everywhere but McDonald's these days. It's a neat concept but a better trained waitstaff and more attention to detail with the food would be a good idea. read more

This is a restaurant/brewery that bills itself as a 1850's experience.Good food, had the schnitzel, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Also had the coriander ale. Was all very good, would love to come back and was very impressed. Would highly recommend based on food, beer and overall atmosphere! Must try!!! read more

The place is definitely a beautiful building!!! We sat outside on a nice summer evening. Service was OK, I had to ask about things on the menu. My husband had the flight of beer and said there was nothing that stood out to him. He does enjoy sour beer, but ended up with a Rhinegeist. I had a glass of wine. Server never asked if I wanted another glass. Food was definitely overrated and overpriced. Again nothing to go back for. German potato salad was hardly that and the succotash was like canned corn with added peppers and pesto. Not what I would expect. I had the half grilled chicken. It was good, but I could make the same thing at home. A friend had the Reuben sandwich, it looked very good but she said it only tasted okay. It was a throw back to the era but would rather see the females wear something other than the long dresses that looked hot and uncomfortable. There's room for improvement. I was disappointed with the food and only sour beer. read more

Had a buffet event there for over 90 people, they ran out of food and made us pay WAY more than previously agreed upon amount. They said we exceeded the "per ounce, per customer" rule - something they NEVER mentioned before the event. They were disorganized, short staffed and the food was mediocre at best. Also, in the weeks leading up to the event it took us 2 weeks to get someone on the phone to take the required deposit in order for the event to happen. When I complained, they did nothing to help. The "big manager" didn't even bother to answer my email. read more

Lovely setting!!!! Would be a FANTASTIC place if there were more options on the menu and some liquor for those that don't do beer! read more

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The venue is wonderful and very aesthetically pleasing. The beer was interesting; not similar to any beer you'd normally find at a brewery restaurant. The average customer age was probably 55, and it certainly had a bit of an old person vibe. Food was good. Service was okay. Location was amazing. Great place to have dinner with he family but not with your buddies. read more

Cute and quaint place fitting the historic theme of the park. I thought the food was good (I got the veggie burger) but deducting 2 stars for the hostess. We were not greeted with a hello but instead her dead eyed stare. Thanks! We were then told it was going to be a 45 minute wait when the restaurant was easily more than half empty and it was well past the lunch rush. read more

We were VERY impressed with Carillon. The atmosphere was super unique and filled with interesting history. It was refreshing to go into a brewery like this. Carillon is different than other breweries and you can tell they want their guests to have an experience there. The beers were tasty and it was neat to learn that about the old recipes of beer. They also used coriander and ginger in two of them which I had never had before. The porter and red ale was our favorites. And the BEST part was the food. I had the best reuben of my life. It was perfect. The bread did not scratch your mouth, the corned beef was thinly sliced and tender and the sauerkraut tasted fresh. We also ordered fish and chips and those were to die for as well. The chips (fries) were so flawless. They were cut into wedges and were perfectly crispy. The fish was seasoned very well and cooked to perfection. We even had the raspberry cobbler for dessert and it was very flavorful and left you wanting more. Everything we ordered was above average. Lastly, our server Dylan T was really great. He was very enthusiastic and made you feel very welcome. We were very pleased with our experience and can't wait to return! read more

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Great service, nice area. The food is good and its interesting to visit. Good wine and beer

Really good craft beers, great enviromment. The wait staff and bartenders are really nice.

This was the final brewery in the Dayton area that we needed to visit to complete our quest. If you are looking for some new craft beers, this is not the place to go. The beers are brewed in the old style of a couple of centuries ago and are all sours. They were very interesting and not at all bad tasting. They do have some "normal" beers on tap and in bottles for those who don't care for the the old style. The venue itself is really neat. The employees wear period clothing and brew the beer and make some of the breads there on open fires. Pretty cool! The entire place has that old log cabin feel to it and smells like heaven. The servers were very good. They explained the beers really well before we ordered our flights and kept coming back to check on us. We were there around 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon and we took the last two seats at the bar. It filled up quickly after that and was jammed when we left. This is a cool place in a historic district that takes you back in time. If that is something that you are seeking, this is a certain stop. read more

The concept behind Carillon Brewing Company is neat. It is designed to operate like a historical brewery from the 1850s and the employees dress accordingly. Considering this place is part of the Carillon Historical Park it is fine for what it is, but otherwise I don't feel that it would entice me to return for a second visit. The beer is brewed according to historical methods using charcoal and wood fires, large copper kettles, and wooden barrels. It's neat to see all this and I do recommend you check it out at least once or bring out of town visitors, but I think the novelty maybe isn't worth repeated or frequent visits as a local. When I visited there were four beers available: Coriander Ale, Porter, Irish Red Ale, and Berliner Weisse. Out of all of these the Berliner weisse was my favorite and it is actually a good refreshing beer with a nice tart flavor. The coriander ale was decent but didn't jump out as a particularly notable beer. Same with the Irish Red Ale. The porter had a strange taste that I did not enjoy and multiple people with me agreed with this. However, a couple people also said that they had been here before and the porter tasted better then. I can imagine using the old techniques that there probably is a lot of room for variance and inconsistency so that is the likely culprit. I also found out after I had already started drinking my flight that these beers still have carbonation added as is the technique used in modern brewing but that they do have some beers that can be served authentically according to the 1850s without the added carbonation. I ordered a pint without the added carbonation and as expected it simply tasted like a flat version of the beer I already drank. While it isn't a bad idea to try a beer without added carbonation (I have done it at other breweries as well) most if not all people will prefer it with added carbonation. They do also have beer from other breweries so you don't have to drink their own beer. Food is also served and while I didn't have anything to eat it appeared to be standard American-German food consisting of Rueben sandwiches, roasted chicken, sauerkraut, and red cabbage. I would say that Carillon Brewing Company is interesting to see and worth a visit but is a bit of a novelty. Their beer is okay and on its own is probably not a major draw. Due to the multiple fires at all times inside the building you will leave smelling like smoke so keep that in mind. read more

This place is a pretty cool novelty, though nothing about it was quite good enough to make me a regular. The beer is nice and the food is decent. The place is pretty cool and the people are friendly. read more

Thought we would try to get in after we knew there was a new brewmaster-got there and was hugely disappointing, all sour beers, this is something we don't even consider drinkable, we get that there could be a few, but all of them? The bartender was nice, we got the fish and chips which was adequate, but the beer selection being sours was so disappointing we won't be back at least there was a selection from Rhinegast where we got something that wasn't sour thank you Rhinegast for being there! read more

They have one of the biggest Reuben sandwiches and it was big enough to split and that justified the high price, buy now its smaller with much less corn beef and no cheese. Oh well. read more

This is brand new and the first. Historic brewery licensed in the US. The menu choices are good but somewhat limited but we were told that will expand. In addition to beer they also brew their own ginger ale. Come for the experience to learn more about this important beverage read more

Carillon Brewing - An 1850s brew pub. They are a historic replica, complete with open copper kettle brewing. - Breweries Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Can not believe how long we have had to wait. Everyone is running around and lots of open tables. Hard to understand.

It's good for novelty a couple times. The beers are brewed there which is neat to see, and there are a few good ones. The food is pretty good. They always seem to be understaffed. There is only one changing table in one women's restroom and none in the mens. read more

Well since there were nothing but fries and cabbage for a vegan to eat I don't really have a lot to say about the place. The decor is rustic and does kinda feel like you're in an 1890's tavern. I had the tasting flight so I can say that the beer was ok, we,ll some of it was. I can truly say that's the first time I've ever had a Porter that tasted like a piece of toast. Still not sure how i feel about that. Disappointed that there was none of their signature coriander ale to sample. If I ever get a craving for potatoes and cabbage I'll give it another try. read more

The atmosphere was nice, but we were disappointed in the food. Not sure why our appetizer (sauerkraut balls) were brought out WITH our meal....I had the schnitzel which sorely needed some sort of sauce. The lemon sent out with it was old and dry. Needless to say, the pork was terribly dry and over done. I love sauerkraut, but here it tasted "different". My husband didn't like it either. The potato salad was OK, and the only thing I really could eat. They only have 7 beers on tap, and two of those are domestic. I guess I was hoping for better. Sorry to give a meh review, but that's the way it is. Will not be returning :( read more

Carillon Brewing Co. is located in Dayton, Ohio at Carillon Historical Park. The brewery is reminiscent of the brewery scene in Dayton in the 1850's. The building is absolutely beautiful & this is because of a large donation from Heidelberg Beer Distributors. The beer is brewed the old fashioned way with local ingredients including squash & beets. I've heard several people complain about the beer, but this is the type of beer which was available in the 1850's...that is the point! Go there with an open mind when it comes to trying the beer & understand that they brew beer the old way! The Coriander Ale & Berliner Weisse are two my favorites. If you don't like sours, don't try their house made beers. They also offer other beers, wine, & even housemade sodas. The food is German influenced & include such classics as wurst, sauerkraut & a killer Reuben. My favorites: the bier cheese soup, pretzel sticks with mustard & beer cheese, the ham & bier cheese sandwich, the Reuben (this thing is huge), cole slaw, the schnitzel, & wurst on a bun. I also enjoy the roasted chicken which is made with their bier. The place has plenty of character & the service is usually good. It does get busy & you can expect a wait during busy summer months & special events. Early on...they were criticized about their menu, but they added a few selections to ramp it up. If you hate sours..stay away from the beer. Don't give this place a bad review because of sour beer...it's intentional. Appreciate the historical aspect of the place! Cheers! read more

Lots of potential, but not there, yet. In spite of their web site, they are not brewing beer or baking bread there, yet. Service was below average during lunch. Food was acceptable, not special. I can say, lots of happy groups of folks enjoying their friends and the building. With the right talents and management, this place might grow into something special. read more

Enjoy that this brewery is making unique and distinctive beer. I liked the coriander beer, and had sips of wife's squash beer. I shared the sausage sampler plate and Wiener schnitzel dinner, liked both. Meal sizes were huge, nicely priced, probably could have shared one item. The sauerkraut was great side dish, but I'm blaming this for some post meal gas issues read more

I have dined here more than a few times, but my last visit on July 12th was a disappointment. Food was blah, not as good as before, and the German pretzel was a regular pretzel stick just cut in half, instead of the braided pretzel stick. The Ham on pretzel bun was overloaded with what seemed to be Velveeta cheese, which seeped out in all directions, so I was unable to pick the sandwich up. The restaurant was not busy, but the wait staff was slow. Maybe just having a bad night? Anyways, I will probably give them another try, I hope that the food quality is not going down though... read more

I had planned to eat here for dinner yesterday after the Dayton Maker Fair, being held at the park that the brewery is a part of. We decided to take a break from the fair, and sat down at the back patio at the brewery and planned to have a beer and relax for a bit before returning to the fair next door. First, even though only about 1/3rd of the tables at the patio were being used, we were informed by a very rude waiter that there was a 40 minute wait, but that we could get beer from the bar if we wished. He said there were only 3 waiters for the back patio, hence the wait. Yes, 3 waiters for all of 5 or 6 tables that were in use. Wow, they really must have been swamped! Second, the beer was disgusting. There were out of 2 of their house varieties, and the 2 that we did try were barely palatable. I like a WIDE variety of beers, and I am by far not a beer snob. I've tried a lot of local breweries in the Dayton and Cincinnati area and enjoyed them all. But this beer was horrible. All of there beers were sours. So yes, sour porter, sour weiss, nothing but sours. After paying $5 or more for my beer and hating it on the first sip, I hate drank that thing. I tried the other beer my wife had bought, and it was just as bad. Finally, my mom's boyfriend is a smoker. Yes, its a filthy and gross habit. He did not smoke on the patio, he left the area and stood back near the dumpsters to have a quick cigarette. The waiter spotted him, and RAN towards him and was extremely rude, shouting at him to put it out. There is a polite way to say "please put that out, the park grounds are non smoking" and then there is the way this guy handled it. I will not be returning and I will advise all of my friends of the same. read more

The food was great, the beer amazing. The gas lights at the entrance set the mood for an historic treat of an experience. The decor is historic with hand hewn wood tables, and the servers dress in period costume. Beer, root beer and ginger ale are brewed right in front of you in an authentic way with historic recipes. This place is not to be missed! read more

Dead fly in my drink - and no one there cared !!! My root beer had some added protein in the form of a fly in it. It was near the bottom of the glass and I did not see it until the level of the root beer was below it and I had drunk most of it. I pointed it out to the waiter, and as he took it away his only response was "oh." He or no one else ever offered any apology or even a replacement for it. The most amazing part was that they then tried to charge me $4 for it. Even without a fly in it, I do not recommend their root beer. It did not taste like root beer. And I am still feeling a bit nauseous every time that I think about seeing the dead fly in my glass. The facility is very nice, the food is good, but the service and sanitation are highly lacking. read more

Visited this place with my family for Mother's Day and sat outside to enjoy enjoy the gorgeous view. The mint juleps were amazing and the soft pretzel and hot mustard were delicious to start. The sweet and sour cabbage and sauerkraut were Amazing for vegan options- the brats and mets were delicious and everyone enjoyed the german potato salad. This was authentic german food with a lovely atmosphere and great service. Can't wait to go back! read more

Went to the Carillon Brewing Co. for lunch about a week back, I ordered a burger on a pretzel bun and it was delicious. The restaurant is old world inside and conjures up an 1800's aura. From the wood burning fire, to the fresh smell of the brewery this place is cool! We sat upstairs with a clear view over the small brew operation and enjoyed our lunch with 15-20 people from work. They easily accommodated us, and the service was exceptional - I would definitely recommend this place to people looking to take a group out for a fun lunch or dinner. Also enjoyed the appetizer (Brewer's sampler) - it came with a few different sausages, crackers, and assorted cheeses -definitely a deal for $10. Great food, great atmosphere, highly recommended. read more

I travel to Dayton on business often and try different restaurants. This food was authentic and was very good. The restaurant itself has great historical atmosphere. read more

Besides the look of the place, there's nothing to write home about. Food is bland and service is slow. Its 30 degrees outside and they don't want to turn up the heat just yet. My fingers were going numb in there. Not worth it. read more

Yum, I had the salmon. He had the burger. Outstanding. Enjoyed the beer with coriander.

I understand the cache of the historical experience, but were the food and drink standards historically low? We started our meal with "the flight" beer sampler, and every one of them was pretty awful. Maybe they had a trainee doing the brewing, but then they should have had someone overseeing it...simply not up to par. The food was average, and the beer was a little better when washing down the food. However, definitely not worth it. Overall, I'd rather pack a picnic lunch when visiting the park. read more

Food is authentic, fresh and homemade. Atmosphere is amazing and the period specific beers are great (a little strange, but good). The park is our favorite place to go. read more

It's an interesting venue, however both the beer and service leave many things to be desired. It's unlikely I'd visit this place again.

It's a rare occurrence when every aspect of a microbewery visit is amazing, but this was one of those times. The building was replicated in 1850s style and I have to say they did a great job. They offered tons of seating and the atmosphere was true to the era. We were seated immediately and ordered our drinks as well as a loaf of their homemade sourdough rye bread. They also suggest trying their beer as people in the 1850s would have had it -- warm and flat. I was tempted, but opted to get their sampler cold. Due to the period brewing style, all of their beers would be classified as sours. I had four of the five they were brewing. Only two really stood out: the squash & coriander (I bought a growler it was so delicious). I am still in the process of trying to appreciate sours, but I will say all were at least somewhat enjoyable. Their food menu was heavily German based, so not exactly the best place for a vegetarian. I ordered two heaping helpings of sauerkraut and mixed in some of their mustard. Overall, I was quite impressed with the beer, food, service and ambiance (above all). Without a doubt, I will be returning when I'm back in town. read more