Nice brewery with a fun taproom in downtown Brandon. Stopped in and had a delicious Schwarzbier…read morewhich I really enjoyed. Very family friendly. Will return when in the area.

Wow I realize it's been two years since I wrote my review . This place continues to be amazing -…read morebeer wise, venue / events wise, and great people. We enjoy coming here on Saturday lunchtime . Sometimes they have a food vendor come in or in the summer, they have the open area across from the brewery to enjoy for outdoor enjoyment (aka beer garden) where you can also bring your dog. From a beer perspective, we love trying all their beers which are fairly low in abv and very drinkable. They don't do flights but do half pours. Favorites are the American kestrel , any of the ipas really are great. They have a good variety of beers in cans to go as well. Kid / family friendly brewery. Bring a board game if you plan to stay long.

Was very pleased to finally make it to Foley Brothers Brewery in Brandon, VT. My sister and I sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful fall afternoon and shared a table with some new friends. We had a very pleasant time sipping and chatting. Jane got a sampler, as per her usual, this time all dark beers. She particularly liked the Gingerbread Stout and Long Beard's Oatmeal Stout. I had a Grumpy Wench-a delicious NEIPA. We shared a pretzel. Restrooms are interesting. Parking can be tricky, but manageable. Looking forward to returning.

What a nice place that's tucked away in the woods. Very family oriented as the owner was…read morecelebrating his birthday with his family while we were there. They have a cozy tasting room and a delicious selection of wines and beers ( I bought the pieces of 8). Afterwards, you can cozy up under their heat lamps and soak in the atmosphere.

A quaint venue with a few wines. The owner and winemaker was a pleasure to meet and learn a bit…read morefrom about wine. They're connected to Foley Brothers Brewery which gets a lot of traffic.

This review is actually for Foley Brother's Brewing which is part of Neshobe River Winery. This…read morewas our third stop on our trip to VT. Three stops. Three breweries. This was going to be a very good trip. Obviously this place is a winery, but they have decided to get into beer too. I think the woman told us that they are still pretty new to brewing, but there is nothing wrong with that. They aren't even on the VT beer map. That just makes coming here that much more enjoyable. It is like you are getting in on the ground floor of a stock that you know will make you a ton of money. The setting here seemed very genteel to me. I think there might have been some doilies. If not, there should have been. They have a tasting. You can do wine, or you can do beer. Or maybe you can do both. We did beer. A few they had to taste were a Ginger Wheat (bought a growler of that), an IPA and a Double IPA. For a pretty new brewery they were all very good.

My goodness how much has changed in eleven years! That's how long it has been since we last…read morevisited Paradox Brewery on the south side of Schroon Lake. Their new location in North Hudson is huge and wonderful. Coincidentally, I just realized after reading my previous review that we were here this time on their twelfth anniversary, July 26th. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, PB! Being in Schroon Lake for a memorial visit, it seemed reasonable to travel another twelve miles north to pay PB a visit before returning home. Their parking lot was almost full at 7:30 on a Saturday night. It was amusing to notice the car license plates from so many different states (Canada is still understandingly boycotting the US). There being a 20 to 30 minute wait for a table, we managed to snag two unreserved stools at the bar. I chose to request a Paradox Helles (German style pale lager) while my wife went with a Ginger Hibiscus Cider. Both were excellent. While my wife munched on a House Made Pretzel, I thoroughly enjoyed a Pulled Pork sandwich with a side of spicy coleslaw and potato chips. I dumped the coleslaw (which I didn't find spicy at all) on top of the pulled pork and really enjoyed the combined flavors, textures, and tenderness of the pork on the toasted brioche roll. It was messy but delicious. Their pizzas looked good as I saw them pass by. Next visit may need to be on a weekday when they are less likely to be so busy. Service was excellent considering how busy they were.

Great ambiance with nice views! Drove up from Albany and found this brewery on my roadtrip. Pizza…read moreis delicious- the crust is crispy and on the flat side (Ordered the Buffalo Outlook with Ranch). Just would have liked a stronger buffalo sauce taste but other than that really good! Greats drinks as well! The ciders are on the sweeter side if that's your preference. Friendly service as well. The place is dog friendly!

Beautiful new (opened last fall 2024) taproom. Amanda was super friendly. Eight beers on tap. Don't…read moremiss this place for beer when in Rutland. Flights, pints, growlers available. Chips to snack on. Comfy seats.

A couple of beers and a plate of buffalo chicken tenders. I sat at the bar where I had a great…read moreconversation with the bartender. Chicken was nice and hot and spicy. I ended up using the entire pot of blue cheese. Beers were tasty and the place has a neighborhood sort of vibe to it. Definitely check it out! [Review 18469 overall - 68 in Vermont - 1991 of 2022.]

Dog friendly and super friendly in general! Attached to a restaurant so you can take your food and…read moreeat on the brewery side. I wasn't sure which beer I wanted to try so the bartender gave me a sample and when I decided poured a very full glass of the red dwarf. The brewery is dog friendly with a water bowl on the side and a big container of dog treats. The beer itself was good. There's some small seating areas inside. Really appreciated the kindness.

I was here during a tasting trail and had a sampler flight of 7 beers, which I believe is the…read morenumber of taps they have. There was a nice mix of year round brews and rotating recipes. Normally I trend towards stouts but in this case Heart of Lothian was my favorite. My recommendation though is to try them all! They have an assortment of board games on tables inside - we played Trouble while sipping our brews. There are a few tables outside as well. Definitely worth a visit.

I like this place! So many tolerate bad beer from microbreweries- drives me crazy to see people…read moredrink bad beer- THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN HERE! Been here three times and the beer is seriously great! One of the very few microbreweries that makes pilsners. This last time we went (Feb '24) they had TWO Pilsner styles and both were fantastic. Decor is a little sparse- They have this awesome bar with a big mirror woodwork, etc (that I hear they salvaged from another place) and it's empty. Normally there would be bottles and glasses but this place only has a beer license- still, it's sparse. We have not tried the food, yet. Will update when we do! Cheers!

Just terrific people who serve terrific beer. What a gem. Definitely worth a stop when you're in…read morethe area.

Visited the River Bar & Grill again today for lunch...and to much my surprise there is a new…read moremanager and new staff ! Yay !!! Was not happy with the former manager Emily and her lack of customer service and attitude... I stopped going to the River because of Emily ! New manager Madison is personable, professional and just what the River and owner Donald needed I'm sure to restore the faith of many ! I'll be back for sure !

Great food. Seafood Trio was wonderful. Ample portions. Delicious sauce. I had the pulled pork…read moresandwich. Great breast, tasty pork and a topping of their salad was a nice touch too. Tried the cheese fondue with drizzled honey base on an earlier review--very tasty and the flatbread was very good too Service was excellent, contrasting many other reviews I read. I was a cold snowy winter night, but our hearts and tummies were warmed.

The ambience and interior are exceptional. Beer is exceptional. And they have a decent selection of…read morefood to hold you over. People giving three stars should be ashamed. Especially when you live near Waitsfield and there's nothing else around. This place is a gem in the middle of nowhere.

Lawsons do have some fine liquids!…read more Attended a wedding welcome party at Lawsons, in their main dining area. The venue itself was very nice, open and airy, the food was great and from what I can tell standard menu items, set up to be catered. The beer, cold and delicious and staff friendly. One cool thing that I learned is their gratuity system is set up to help local non profits and charities, with a new charity receiving all (possibly a portion) of the tips. A very thoughtful way to help the local communities!

One of my son-in-laws loves Whistle Pig, so stopping in for my wife and I was a must do while in…read morethe area. Simon Pierce is next door. Second floor tasting room. Lots of choices. Friendly and welcoming woman behind the counter helped with my selection. Worth a visit even if you aren't a Rye (or bourbon) drinker.

Kelin was our staff member/server. Very knowledgeable of all liqour. Made our first visit…read morememorable. Did a tasting and bought a few things. Area is intimate and not loud at all. Great area to have a great tasting.