Kinda kismet that I "discovered" this brewery right around the time Jersey Cyclone announced its closure. Flounder is actually right next to a distillery my cousin has been asking me about for years. I've lived in Franklin since 1990 and there are STILL places in Hillsborough I've never seen. So do forgive me. This brewery popped up on my IG (because of course it did) in the context of a monthly book club that they host in partnership with Somerset County libraries. I've spent the better part of the last 20 years primarily reading articles and books related to my grad coursework but made a commitment last fall to return to leisure reading that doesn't make me want to walk into the business end of the ocean à la Edna Pontellier. Take your time - I'll wait. I went for my first Books n Brews last month. The brewery has a classic wooded open concept downstairs, and a party loft upstairs where we have book club. It's BYOFood - at least on winter weekdays - summer and weekends may offer food trucks so please check before taking me at my word. The bartenders are super friendly and welcome you into the space - and back to the space once you return as I did this week. Our very own Cheers in central NJ. I'm Carla. The beer is really really good. I LOVE that there isn't an abundance of IPAs and I love a good hazy but brother please. Enough. They've got some good fruit/sour representation. The first time I went I got a cardamom beer, this week I snagged a currant forward hazy. Prices are reasonable and the vibes are great. They also have an outdoor picnic table area - my new book club buddy said that the outdoors is dog friendly and they regularly bring their pups. I'm both very excited for book club and for experiencing more of this brewery as the temps warm up. It's really giving a community vibe - in addition to book club they stage plays, game nights, musical performances, cheese board events - all kinds of good stuff. Enjoy my pics!! read more

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A great time The beer selection is varied and everything that we tried was very good. We saw a live show. All of the seats had good sightlines and the sound was good. It was like being in someone's large living room. The staff was helpful and incredibly nice. Parking was easy. read more

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So wanted to try something new and landed at this place. I love vibe and all the seating and space. I love that they have live music because I'm a sucker for that. I love the beverage selection because there's something for everyone. I like that you can bring your own food OR buy from the food truck of the day. I love the staff because each one was sweet and friendly. BUT I didn't like the flavor of my drinks. I got a fight and was happy that they give 8 oz pours but they just didn't taste good. Also, I asked for the sangria but she gave me the Frose. The only promising one was the Passionfruit Orange Guava hard cider. I would go back because, like I said, I love the vibe, but I'm gonna try the sangria next time. read more

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Come to the Kringle market for over 45 vendors food trucks and live entertainment . So fun to look at all the vendors and then enjoy snacks and foods and maybe a cocktail at the distillery or a beer in the warm beer hall. The pizza food truck sold meatballs yet these weee disappointing as they were small, expensive and cold . Not mammas meatballs the market is outdoors so dress warm and you pay for parking so wear proper shoes if wet or warmer as you walk in mud. The festival is fun to shop with many talented vendors. ! read more

Flounder Brewing - An outdoor Kringle market - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

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Very cool place. Visited on Saturday and they had a live old school jazz band. The beers were quite good as was the place and the atmosphere. Had a great time. Had a food truck that had shrimp clams corn on the cob. read more

I've come here and have not had a negative experience. Great brew choices and if you don't know what you like. The staff has always been more then welcoming to help you out read more

I am glad we found this place because it's awesome!!! Like I always say, "If I'm in your town I'm looking for the closest brewery to put some craft beers down!" Ha! This place is located off the main road and behind some apartments and beside a distillery. The building is beautiful and it's vibey and spacious and beautifully done. There is a nice outside sitting area as well. There were a lot of people there the day we went and everyone was happy and enjoying themselves :) The staff was friendly and the beers were great! We ordered: - FRED - The IPA for me(Excellent) - Watson's Next Hair Color (Mango + Peach) for my gf(Excellent) - Soft pretzel from the food truck outside(Good) The only bad thing was the bartender asked if we wanted to open a tab and I said yes but I wanna pay cash when we are done but instead of taking the card and swiping like most do and handing it back and closing out when we were done he kept the card and after leaving to go to Princeton we went to pay for parking and realized he never gave it back to us. So we had to drive all the way back! Boo! Swipe and give back brother. Anyways, this is a great place and I can't wait to return the next time and enjoy it more without the rain day like we had on the day we went. Enjoy :) read more

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Great beer selection. Large and cozy tap room with plenty of room inside and outside to chill out and enjoy. Extra oints for not just having IPAs on the offerings. Tasty Stout and Porter when we were there. BYO Food and a rotating selection of live music. Great for groups of 2 to 20. They also have a nice selection of games on hand that you can play at the tables. And a distillery next door... Winner winner BYO dinner read more

Flounder Brewing - Stouts and Porters flight - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

Delicious. Great seleation. red ALE FAVOITE. very traditional taste. Stall very receptive and quite knowledgable. easy parking. read more

What a great spot! Met up with some friends for the Christmas jazz music night. What a great atmosphere: repurposed barn with two floors of seating and very warm, inviting feel. The drinks are really something special. I tried their house made seltzer and it was light, fizzy and perfectly flavored. I sampled some of the paler ales and they were excellent too. read more

Flounder Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

Discovered this place recently as I came here for a cousin's birthday. This place got the vibe being on a barn, giving a biergarten vibe with a food truck outside and a distillery nextdoor. It was about a 20 min local drive for me, so it may end up being a pretty fun place to come to in the future. Plenty of beers to taste. I wasn't around long, so had the Fred & the American IPA. They come in flights so it isn't super heavy. Prices are relatively affordable but -1 star for incorporating cash discounts in 2024. Sigh. There is a 2nd floor mostly reserved for events. There are a bunch of long tables scattered on the main floor for people to sit. I figure it gets packed during the spring/summer/fall seasons. I like that there are board games too. It can keep you occupied for a long while. Also cool that you can bring your own food too. Parking is plenty so that is not an issue either. read more

I love that there is now a brewery in Hillsborough steps from my childhood home! This is a great spot that captures the modern farm brewery ambiance in the middle of our town. They have a good selection, good prices and good service. They try to put on events and in general it's a great addition to the Hillsborough community. Go check them out! read more

I enjoyed this brewery. The have both indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone was extremely nice! They have board games that you can play. They don't serve food but there was a food truck we ordered from. Beer is tasty and refreshing. Great place to hang. Also, dog friendly outside. read more

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We love coming here with friends! Great priced beers, great atmosphere with live bands on some nights. And they have board games that you can borrow and play! They don't serve food but they usually have food trucks that you can purchase food from and bring inside. read more

Came here for the first time cause my husband loves breweries and this place is a GEM. They have an amazing selections of beers, some alcohol based slushees as well and non alcoholic drinks (quiet a few pregnant people including myself that were still able to enjoy!). The atmosphere is inviting and laid back feel - perfect for a brewery. They have indoor and outdoor seating and you can bring dogs as well (restricted to the front portion but still pet friendly- would call ahead of time if you are going to bring your furry friend though). Also they have this amazing fresh brick oven pizza truck with a selection of sweet vs. savory pizza options. Can also bring your own food as well ! 10/10 definitely recommend if you are in the area read more

Flounder Brewing - Ricotta Truffle Mushroom Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

Was there for a high school reunion. It was a good experience. Service, atmosphere and band were all great.

Flounder Brewing has a new, wonderful location, like a large farmhouse. The downstairs has the bar and a ton of seating, and the upstairs has seating and a party area. Lots of outdoor picnic table seating as well. A couple of nonalcoholic options, great beer selection, and although they do not serve food, they will often have a food truck outside where you can order while you're sipping. Bartenders are great! read more

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Cool place, live music, nice staff. Hopping place, lots of happy people! The beer samples that we had were awesome! The beer menu has a large variety of choices. The staff was great, very friendly and helpful. The live music was so cool. We will definitely be back with friends. read more

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Friendly staff, ample seating indoors (2 stories with A/C!) and outdoors, and a variety of great brews (including hard seltzer slushees!) and rotating food trucks available on site too. You can bring in your own food as well, and enjoy live music and other forms of entertainment as well? I bring friends and family from out of state here, it's so good. Flounders should be proud of how far they've come since serving brews from their little warehouse space when we first discovered them! read more

Wow! The beers are amazing! The palate you had will not be foreign to their everyday styles. The atmosphere is modern day farmhouse! It is cozy, inviting and will make you feel like you have left the real world and entered a place where everyone is just here for the same reason; to have fun and drink the fruit of our labors (craft beer)! The staff by far are just as unique and welcoming as the beer and brewery! A family friendly experience for all to come enjoy! read more

Flounder Brewing - Sour "Watson, Next hair color." - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

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This is a brewery. You can bring food in. It has a nice setting. I went in the afternoon. It was calm and not overly noisy. They have some extended hours around New Years. There are a number of beers on tap.I tried a few variations on IPA including a red rye and one with oats.They also have a good fruit sour beer.. you can get 8 ounce pours which is good.Nice place I'd go more often if it was open at lunch time -which today it was. read more

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Loved the beer, space and service. I had the Drunken Pumpkin Ale and it was great. I left with some cans to go. I deviated from my mostly sober october and it was well worth it :) Will definitely be back. read more

Flounder Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

I've been to flounders a few times now and each time I have a great experience. It's a go-to anytime I have friends in town and I have particularly enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor atmospheres. There are 2 outdoor spaces well lit and warm, and one indoor space. The servers who work at the bar are very knowledgeable of the place's history and the brews. The hard seltzers are my absolute favorite, and the beers and seltzers alike are seasonal, so they are always fresh and suited for the changing weather. The board games offered in house always allows for a great time, and I often spend hours amongst friends, drinking and playing. The location is also BYO food, though there are often local food trucks parked outside, so you can enjoy any cuisine with your excellent drink! read more

Flounder Brewing - Enjoying the weather with games and excellent beers/seltzers at one of Flounder's outdoor spaces! - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

Great place to go have some brews with knowledgeable staff. Beautiful property and a great hang out spot with outdoor sitting. Have your next game night there. Great selection of beer and other beverages. read more

Great find on a Friday night! It's tucked away of the main street. Ample parking. There is parking in the front and the back of the establishment. It has an outdoor indoor seating concept which is amazing if you are struggling with being around people in this Covid endemic. They have a variety of beer on tap which is great for flights. The staff was really nice and offered three tastings and great suggestions. My only wish is for more than one sour option. They also have featured food trucks read more

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I'm really excited to have been in town and stopped by this place with a group of friends. We were just looking for a small bar and found this unique experience! Flights include 3 8oz selections and can range depending on your choices. The prices are really reasonable and everything we tried was really stand out and delicious. The place has an incredible ambience and the bar team was very welcoming. Conveniently, there is a food truck located right outside that was making wood fire pizzas. This is a great spot for groups and informal gatherings. Plenty of parking available. read more

Flounder Brewing - Flights include 3 8oz selections and can range depending on your choices. - Breweries Near Me - Hillsborough, New Jersey

Been here a few times now as well as the distillery next door and it's always a great time. They have great pints and seasonal brews to enjoy in their barn, outdoors or even packaged goods! The best is when they have a food truck outside. My favorite by far are the pizza vendors but I believe they have a schedule posted somewhere on who is coming when. Try to align with Ama or Testo Pizza and thank me later! read more

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I love this local craft brewery in the heart of Hillsborough. They've moved and are now at the Carriage Farm. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. Inside it has a rustic feel like your in a barn. The ceilings are exposed, and wood all around. There are tables inside and out for seating. Inside there's actual tables and chairs, and outside it's picnic style seating with long tables and benches. Flounder Brewing Company doesn't offer food, but there's a food truck outside that sells authentic mexican food. You can bring it inside or eat it outside. The food truck staff will even deliver to your table. They really do a great job.(You can also bring in your own food.) I saw people who brought in subs and pizza. What's really cool is you can bring your own board games and play a couple of rounds while enjoying their delicious craft beers. I believe you can even borrow a few from the brewery. One table even celebrated an adult birthday, and brought in a birthday cake. The owner who goes by the name of Flounder got his name from Animal House. This is why the brewery is called Flounder Brewing Company. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and helped me choose some delicious craft beers. My favorite was their Bloody Rye PA. It had great flavor. Next was Post Digger Porter (Nitro) and Hill Street Honey Blond Ale. They were all very tasty. Upstairs is a private room for parties, and there's free parking in their lot. Right on the property next door is Belle Mara which is a distillery. It is set to open by Christmas 2021. If your looking for a nice relaxed place to come and have some craft beers, I suggest trying Flounder Brewing Company . read more

I've visited Flounder Brewery a few times and its definitely grown on me. My last few visits were much better and their beers are good. Its one of the local breweries in the area and the future is looking bright for them. They have secured a new location that's currently scheduled to open in fall 2020. Their current location is not as big so I'm definitely looking forward to visiting them when they move. Don't forget to sign up for their email alerts, every week I get updates on what's on tap which is always beneficial for me. I recently had the opportunity to meet the brew master Doug. He is really passionate about his beers and was telling me about his upcoming productions. I'm definitely very impressed with the different types of beers they produce especially during the winter months. You also have a 99% chance of meeting Fred, he got a beer named after him which is really cool. So next time you're in the area you should definitely check them out! read more

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Flounder Brewing has now moved into a new farmhouse location. I cannot believe how highly they have now upgraded. They used to be quaint, small, and just in an industrial park. Now they have a Vermont style farmhouse feel and remind me of Source in Colts Neck or Screamin' Hill. The weather was nice on the October Saturday I went. Maybe 200 people were there. The crowd is really upscale. A band played music while I was there. They also have a loft area upstairs that can be reserved for special events. The first IPA I tried was very good. Although they don't do flights on busy days, I understand. There's no bar to hang out at. Definitely bring a group and some beach chairs on a nice day. read more

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Super fun, spotless place with very friendly staff. Had to take off one star because of the chairs. Good Lord they are the most uncomfortable things I've ever sat on. I know the metal/iron thing is the trendy aesthetic these days, but when you have to call it a night early simply because your ass is killing you, that's a shame. They need to go. read more

Great, open barn brewery with plenty of beers on tap. Went on a Saturday afternoon and there were still a few free tables despite the great weather. Also a good amount of parking - no trouble finding a spot. The beers were pretty diverse, including reds, IPAs, and golden ales. They all had tasty flavors, nothing too overpowering or off-putting. The only swing and miss on our day was the house root beer, which may have been the worst soda I've ever tasted. It was so bad that I have to think the syrup/carbonation was messed up, as it couldn't have been the flavor they were going for. On top of the beers, the place has a very cool backstory, including original woodworking from the Dutch style of barnmaking. It makes for a fun ambiance as you sip on a cold beer with some friends. read more

We love Flounders Brewing! They have great beer, great ambiance, very chill and a great spot to hangout and drink. It is bring your own food and on Saturdays they usually have food trucks. 10/10 recommend a visit read more

It was a random find for me, but I am thankful I came across Flounder! The old farm aesthetic brings so much to the beer drinking experience, along with the outdoor seating, consistent food trucks, live music, and a distillery right next door. @rissyjayeats read more

Visited Flounder Brewing on an unseasonably warm November afternoon. A wonderful space to enjoy some quality brews and take advantage of the activities on the property. Quality: I was very impressed by the beers I tried at Flounder Brewing. A nice well rounded beer list with a mix of seasonal and popular options. During my visit I tried both smoked beers The Pitmaster and Smoked Colonial Ale, as well as Drunkin Pumpkin, Ichabod's Folly, and Choco Bock. The only one I was not crazy about was The Pitmaster, as the maple flavor made it a bit sweet for me. I would gladly order any of the others, though the Smoked Colonial Ale was my slight favorite. Quantity: Eighteen taps with beer sizes delineated on the menu. Value: $7 for Draft Pours. Ambiance: Flounder Brewing is located in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The brewery occupies a large barn on a working farm. The space has both a front and back patio, then plenty of additional seating inside. There also appeared to be a large room upstairs for private parties. No substantial food inside, but on the weekend they had both food and craft stands. Live music was scheduled to start in the evening. Crowd: Busy on Saturday afternoon. Lots of families and a few folks with dogs outside. Service: Great staff, knowledgable behind the bar and always someone rotating to grab glasses and clean tables. Parking: Large gravel parking lot. read more

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Great beers and a few yummy hard seltzer's. Staff and exceptional. Very informative, helpful and sincere. Nice live music. Great place to visit. Bring your own food. I enjoyed the Brandywine Beer and the Blood Orange Hard Seltzer, my husband enjoyed the Fred IPA. read more

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Food: there are food trucks with a comprehensive list of vendors on the website Drinks: a thorough list of beers and soda available Ambiance: not what we are looking --- three long communal tables downstairs with one smaller table so limited room for private conversation. Person at our communal table spoke very rude to me and my friend. Not a place I am comfortable in... read more

We had a fabulous 60th birthday party for my husband here. We reserved the upstairs room and had a catered by Alfonso's restaurant in Hillsborough. There are many restrictions and it is a pain to bring everything up and down the steps but it was still a great party. It's a reasonable price for a nice space, but it is very noisy and you're not allowed to have your own music. The staff were helpful and friendly and reserving the place was easy to do. read more

I LOVE this in-town, friendly micro brewery. The selection of beers especially the Barley Wine Barrel and Ichabod ales are outstanding. Upcoming is the St Nicks Christmas Ale. Billy and the staff are GREAT and entertainment on weekends and Horses and Goats outside. What more might one ask for in a local great hang out. Will be there soon with friends !! Michael Calvaruso (And no, I was not paid to post this) read more

The beer is meh, certainly not worth the rude bartenders, especially the younger tattooed ones. They can't take jokes, have no sense of humor & will flag you in the computer system after two beers if they choose. Old Heights in Hightstown has much better beer and far nicer servers. See ya, Flounders, there's just too many other options. read more