Not welcoming at all. If you say thank you to the girl who takes your plate or talk to her she'll ignore you. Also, it is weird to expect customers to tip when the customer has to pick up their food and drinks. Not only are they unfriendly here but lazy too. Unfortunately their food here wasn't worth the money. The mini pizza is bread,cheese, and sauce popped into the air fryer. Something that could've been done at home. I personally wouldn't come back unless an event was held here. read more

This is one of the spots I meet friends for beers and I've never had a bad experience or drink. The bartender is very attentive and doesn't skimp on the pours. I've always only ever had beers here but i'd be willing to bet the food i've seen them dish out tastes as great as it looks. Almost every time I've been there on a weekday it was very relaxed but sometimes the place is packed. They have plenty of seating so there's always a table further back where you can get away from the crowd. Plenty of nice outdoor seating too. They even have an upper level they sometimes host things in, I think one time I was there they had an art gallery and they even let us check it out when it wasn't open. Great booze, people, ambiance and most likely also food. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area or near the other locations. read more

Fun time and friendly atmosphere ... enjoyed the beer tasting. We happened to stop by on a Saturday when the Art Market was taking place so that was something new and memorable to experience. read more

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Dined here tonight for the first time with a local flavor deal. Place is huge and looked remodeled. Didn't care for the order at bar and seat yourself policy, yet tips are expected. For the size, I would expect waitress service. I ordered a cake cake and hubby the equivalent of an Italian sub. Food was delivered to table without napkins. Had to walk to front of restaurant for tge lone dispenser. Asked for mayo but had to flag someone down for a knife. Food came out quick and immediately I could see my crabcake was burnt. Not only was it burned but was unrecognizable by taste, sight, and smell. I had a few bites before aborting. I literally have no idea what it's made of but it was spicy and left the worst taste in my mouth. I got it without sauce and added mayo myself so wherever the heat was coming from it was coming from the "meat". The pickles had the same hot, metallic taste. Hubby didn't eat his sub because the balsamic it was drowning in was super salt. We threw both meals away. Speaking of throwing your trash away, the lone trash can is located beside the register/ where you order, so you have to basically wait in line. I was excited about coming here, even though you have to pay to park, but will never come back. Feeling nauseas as I have no idea what I even consumed, but know it wasn't crab! read more

Columbia Kettle Works Brewpub - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Pennsylvania

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Columbia Kettleworks is an interesting industrial space with a nice variety of beers brewed on site. The spacious bar area faces the brewing tanks and open kitchen area. Service at the bar was very friendly and efficient. Columbia Kettle Works also has a nice food menu, which I did not try (hence a four star review). The bar and dining areas make great use of the building's industrial past--plenty of room here for groups of all sizes. There are about a dozen site-brewed beers on tap with a nice mix of styles ranging from the "usuals" (IPA, lagers) to interesting takes on wheat beers and other styles Great atmosphere and beers--definitely recommend a visit. read more

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im on a day trip to Columbia, and this is where I came for lunch. this place was really good. I ordered a pizza, and the service was good, and the pizza was even better. the only downside is the smell of alcohol brewing which I don't like, but I sat outside so it was fine. overall, I do recommend! read more

Second time at CKW. Both times I wished they had waitresses for "at table" service. Nice variety of beer and one cider on tap. We orfdred the pickled veggie and 1 meat and cheese platters. Ordering was a bit difficult because I wasn't given a menu, the bartender just recited the offerings. Meanwhile, the line was building behind me. They had only one register and one bartender when we were there at 3 pm on Saturday. I didnt see any TV's on it music playing while there either. Both would be subliminal entertainment, luckily I came wuth a group of 6. Enjoyed visiting thr great antique shop across the street. Nice way to spend a chilly January afternoon. read more

Had a stout, so happy there! We were able to find a clean and quiet corner with a window view for our Sunday dinner. Service was okay as well. We enjoyed being able to order black bean burgers instead of meat, but there is no reason not to have vegetarian options for chips without a $1.50 up charge. The other chips were made with lard. So, we paid extra to avoid that. Not nice. Not sure we'll go back unless we're really hungry on a Sunday afternoon, because at least they are open on a street full of closed signs. read more

Food was pretty solid. Good sandwich, good pizza, good soup. Anyhow, me and my party of 4 walked in and Everything was well and when We ordered the waiter said okay and put a number on our table and walked away, all of a sudden this old hag comes over with just my food which came out first and tells me "you need to move your arm I can't fit the plate" he said this in the most disgusting way possible, I said okay and moved my arm, but then he goes "can I take your number off the table now or are you guys getting more food?" Who raised this guy? Wolves??? Why would a party of 5 get one sandwich are we all gonna take one nibble at a time?? I didn't realize I was dealing with the sandwich Samurai!!!! I wouldn't recommend going back to have to deal with the sandwich samurai. read more

Columbia Kettle Works Brewpub - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Pennsylvania

I went to Hershey's Chocolate World and the Turkey Hill Experience in the same day and had time to kill after leaving Hershey but before my scheduled time at Turkey Hill so I decided to grab a bite and a drink at Columbia Kettle Works. I ordered a flight as well as a turkey panini and cheeseboard. My friend ordered the crabcake sandwich. I loved the flight, but the food missed the mark for me. My panini was nothing special and, despite only ordering half a panini, I didn't even finish it. The cheese board was mediocre. My friend enjoyed the crabcake sandwich, so that would be the only food item I would recommend. Definitely come for the beer, but you can pass on the food. The parking out front is metered, but if you turn down the street in front of or behind the place, there is plenty of free parking around (as long as you're willing to walk a bit). read more

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Decided to stop in at Columbia Kettle Works for a small bite to eat and check out their beers. We enjoyed 4 out of 4 in the flight (though the Lumberjack was a bit on the flat side it did have great flavor for a hoppy beer). We ordered the soft pretzel bites and gumbo. Bot were very good, but let me tell you, the mustard was the best I've ever had. I'm not a real big mustard fan, but this was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon! Next time we come we will get the meat and cheese tray so we can have extra mustard. I hope they start selling it! Another stop at the Kettleworks delivered the same quality. Different batch of mustard, still great! Roast beef panini also very good. And tried their pickles, yum! I love the jalapeño ones, not inedible as I feared. Just a bit of a bite. Waiting til they open a location in York or better yet, Colorado. Please!!!! read more

Great beers, friendly atmosphere, and helpful staff! Looking forward to coming back. Pups are welcome outside. read more

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enjoying a cool beverage having good conversations and unwinding after some family debate read more

Columbia Kettle Works Brewpub - Frankie having a "Twinkle Toes" draft - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Pennsylvania

Me & my husband love this place; good food & drinks for a good price!! Very relaxed place, you can basically watch your food get made if you sit at the bar. The service is quick, and the servers are friendly. It's an "order at the counter" type vibe that allows you to hang out and eat as long as you'd like without feeling pressured to head out the door. read more

Open mic nights every other Tuesday. Amazing in house line of beverage. Great food, and good vibes! Rated by yours truly, Charles N Charge read more

Good beer- awesome place to hang out with friends. We have been wanting to check this place out for some time, and finally had an opportunity on a Friday afternoon. Parking was easy, on the street or there is a lot out back. Kerri behind the bar was friendly and welcoming. Allowed us time to look things over, gave us some tastes so we could decide which beer to start with. There are several games to play (shuffleboard, darts, and corn hole) so we ordered some lunch and then played games until it arrived. Food isn't fancy, but it is good. This is the kind of place you could go with a small or large group and have a good time. They have outdoor seating as well as a large space upstairs, I'm not sure if they rent it out or just have bands up there, but it's a good space. All in all - so glad to have finally checked it out, and we will be back. read more

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We go here or order our weekly! Love the paninis, the Grafter and crab pretzel and all of the pizzas are our favorites. Delicious beer and drink selection!! Also super kid friendly, and dog friendly too- there is outside seating in addition to the bar area, lounge, and casual picnic table area. Owners and staff are amazing too :) read more

What a surprise, simple nice ambiance surprisingly good food, and great service! Had the pretzel bites excellent! Had to have a second helping. The vegetarian panini was outstanding. I had the scallops over arugula! What a gift to the taste buds...fresh bright and amazing! The drinks were on point the Moscow mule and the old fashion. Not bad for a craft beer place. Everything was presented well. First time visitor. Will return. Worth the experience. read more

Pumpkin Bear is awesome. First time having their Pumpkin Beer. Great balance and perfect toast on the malt. Spices are complimentary and not over taking your mouth with any one flavor. #jkpumpkinbeer2018 read more

Columbia Kettle Works Brewpub - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for lunch. Ordered 2 flights. Enjoyed all 10 of the beers we sampled. LOVED the gumbo. Had a wonderful flavor. One of my biggest complaints at most restaurants is that the food is not hot enough. No problems here. I was still blowing on the last bite, Wonderful experience. The lady who served our meal told us she made the gumbo earlier in the day. We complemented her multiple times. She was so gracious and friendly. Our paninis were also delicious. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

It is ok nothing fancy but the food is good If I remember correctly you order your food and the they do bring it to you Fair prices This place is for fun nights not date nights unless you are in a good relationship already read more

Very very basic - order at the bar and they bring the food to you. We chose this restaurant due to its proximity to the Turkey Hill factory and figured it would be a good choice with 4 kids under 5 in tow. Popcorn was amazing. Pretzels nuggets were fine - the kids liked them. 1/2 turkey panini was good - needed more flavor. Ordered with red onions but came with them so I picked them out. A bit skimpy on the turkey (figures it meant 1/2 sandwich, not 1/2 meat serving). Friends ordered the full turkey panini to share and it was stuffed with turkey. A meat sub was also ordered and was liked. Very limited kids menu. We ordered 2 pastas but they only had 1. Only other options were sunbutter sammy or dippers (served with apples, celery and raisins) or a ham and cheese sandwich. Beers were good. And the best was that it didn't matter how loud the kids were. Server was delightful - wish I caught her name. A fine stop when in the area and looking for a quick bite and good beers in a relaxed setting read more

Misstable staff with poor attitude's. They will not serve you unless you stand up at end of bar. Go somewhere else. It's a shame as the place has potential. I won't be coming to Columbia again. I guess it's a local only place. ATT management, train your people to smile and welcome new people to the bar, not scare them off. read more

Overall this is a new hangout spot for locals. If you like beer, darts and a relaxed atmosphere, you've found it. I'm happy for Columbia getting a place to be social and enjoy a few pints. I got the pickle bloody mary and it was decent. I wish it was a little spicier. I'm not a beer person, but my buddies enjoyed their beers. It's not too expensive either. This place is a cool concept, similar to other breweries that serve local and self-made alcoholic beverages. The difference was that there is a food truck serving outside that you can bring the food inside. That food truck served awesomely good brisket. There were a bunch of folks there on a sunny day and there were plenty of people waiting to purchase alcoholic beverages from the bar. It's a good sign when that many people are there at 2 p.m. on a Saturday. The place gets a bit crowded and is very loud. Go here to catch up with your friends. read more

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Great spot in Columbia! Friendly staff, pub food options, and an extensive beer list. I got a flight and wasn't in love with every beer but still truly enjoyed this place and will be back! read more

Good beer. Really good pickles. Really good sandwiches. Try the LL&P sub if you aren't afraid of a vegetarian sandwich. Most of the patrons probably vote for Tr*mp, but the food and atmosphere make up for it. Enjoy! read more

I run trivia shows here on Thursdays, it's a great restaurant with wonderful atmosphere and kind staff. The food is delicious and there's a lot to choose from. read more

The atmosphere is very welcoming and it really a cool interior. They are dog friendly in the summer with outside seating. The food was absolutely wonderful. Really enjoyed our first time here I can't believe we've never been here before when we are Lancaster County locals. read more

Columbia Kettle Works Brewpub - Caesar Salad and a Turkey Panini! - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Pennsylvania

I have a good friend who has tried most and knows his local craft brews and when he took me here, I began to see the light...being one who favors more transparent brews. I tried a bunch of styles and you could tell they were well made. While the menu is not extensive, the quality of my sandwich was exceptional and complimented the beers very well. Little noisy and austere inside, but that just adds to the energy. Gonna work on my beard and learn to like sours.... read more

Neat place! It's a quick hop off 30, so I swung by on my way back to Philly from York (don't worry, I wasn't the one driving). The fact that I wasn't DD meant I got to indulge in a beer flight. Overall, I was really impressed with the quality and selection. Apricot Pale & Dunderhead (Scottish wee heavy) were my favorites that night. The flight trays, shaped like gears, were definitely some of the more creative I've seen. The food was fantastic too. I got an order of sharp cheddar and hot soppresatte, which came with a fresh fruit mix, hard pretzels, and house mustard. Fresh, good quality, locally sourced, huge portions for $7. Can't beat that. If you plan on sitting at a table, it seems you order and pay at the bar. It didn't appear they have full table service, or at least they didn't seem to during this visit. Overall, great quality, value, and ambiance. I look forward to returning. read more

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I stopped in after visiting the Tollbooth with a friend, for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised. Its a very industrial, in a nice open warehouse. We'd love to come back in the evening or on the weekend. Im sure the atmosphere becomes quite lively, with the corn hole room, darts and table shuffleboard. They had a great selection of beers, my friend enjoyed the munich on tap. We also had some sandwiches and and appetizer. It was definitely better than we expected (we were really thinking greasy bar food) It was not the case. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. We're hoping to return soon with some friends and family! read more

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Fun place to hang out with friends and food is good! The people are great at their jobs and never left my drink get empty. I'll definitely go back read more

The beer here is amazing. I ordered a flight of 4 and an additional taster and to my surprise 5 out of 5 beers were above average are better. That's very rare in my opinion. Usually out of every flight there are at least two clunkers. Service was good and place was clean. The menu was limited how ever they kept it simple and very local which is always nice to see. There is something to be said about small businesses helping small businesses. I would definitely recommend any of the five beers I tried to all of my friends. If you are in the area and love craft brew you gotta stop here. read more

Food was very good. We had the crab cake sandwich and the roast beef sandwich. I really like the gumbo I would definitely get this again. We had to order at the bar and then find a seat. I would definitely go back again. read more

I definitely recommend the place. The atmosphere was good only thing the music was a little too loud, but then again I'm getting old, but if you're a beer drinker and you're looking for something casual yet active I say go for it. read more

This place is great, I've been a bunch of times now and haven't been disappointed once. Great beers on tap and their food is also delicious! Love the crab cakes. My only complaint is they aren't open Mondays. :( Staff is always friendly as well. read more

I'm a local to Columbia Kettle Works and was really impressed by their recent expansion. The place looks great. Their paninis are great! However, this place has a lot of room for improvement which is why I can only provide 3 stars. For starters, the selection on their TVs consist of dollar general -like funniest home videos. Not only is it unwatchable but it is unfortunately not the expectation of many that would like to watch a sports game or anything but YouTube videos at a bar. If management made a further effort to televise sports games I believe they would be more successful. The biggest reason I can only provide three starts is because of the bar set up. There is usually one bartender who takes orders and serves on the spot. Accordingly, when lines build up it may take anywhere from 15-30 minutes to get a drink. I have tried to make weekly trivia on Thursday a routine but it is difficult to do when obtaining a drink at the establishment becomes a chore. I wish they had a full bar staff that could serve their consumer base. Especially because their is no wait service and all customers order at the only location in the bar. I hope this changes because this place can be really successful!! As a local I particular want this place to thrive! read more

Beer and food is good. However, lighting, decor and atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. I appreciate the age and historical significance of the building, but please put some money into the cosmetics of highlighting the building. Its just another reminder of the run down columbia stereotype. read more

Not impressed this evening for being a first time visitor! Customer service is severely lacking. Not one acknowledgment upon entry. Being first time customers, I was unaware you needed to order at the bar. Bar tender, looked at us at least twice, but couldn't take the time to say a word about the process. When I asked if I was missing something, her response was, "Well it says you have to order at the bar." When I asked why didn't she say something the whole 5 minutes we were sitting there, her response, "I must have been busy" (to which was a lie, as she stood at the register and sipped her drink numerous times). Not a positive first impression. No desire to return. If they don't care about customer service, then I don't need to be there. I took my business elsewhere. Thanks for a "wonderful" experience. read more

The food was excellent! Well beyond my expectations for a brewery. Beer was tasty too. Good atmosphere and a local hangout.