Rustic Ridge Winery was so much fun! It is a friendly, family owned winery in Burlington Flats…read more There are sometimes food trucks here as well and they get packed on the weekends. We did a tasting of 5 different wines for $7 - the Lazy Days Dry Rose, Untamed Red, End Post Red, Riesling Semi Sweet, and Blueberry. You can pay $10 to keep a souvenir glass! My favorites were the Untamed Red and the Blueberry. The Blueberry went really well with some Sparkle too - almost like a blueberry mimosa. We ended up bringing a bottle of the Untamed Red back with us!

Always a stop when we're in the area. Rustic ridge and their sister/brother brewery next door are a…read morefavorite of our family's. Their tastings are generous coming from NYC at $6 for 5 tastings and their bottle average around $17ish for high quality wines of many varietals. Their sparkling wine is a favorite, also the traminette and the cab franc. You'll feel like family when you walk in, the owners/hosts are so sweet and kind and take great care of their patrons. Sit out back in the summer! Such a beautiful space.

Where do I even begin with this awesome place? From the exceptional beer and great food to the…read morevariety of activities and the stunning property, Brewery Ommegang is a destination that every beer lover should experience. If you're visiting the Cooperstown area or anywhere in upstate New York, this is an absolute must-see. We've been coming here for years, and every visit reminds us why it's one of our favorite breweries. The staff is always professional, friendly, and attentive, making the experience enjoyable from the moment you arrive. We live in Texas and were in Cooperstown for a baseball tournament, which gave us another excuse to stop by. I had enjoyed Ommegang's Belgian-style beers for years, but this visit gave me the opportunity to explore more of their lineup. I was impressed by the variety of styles available, and everything I sampled was exceptionally well crafted. The food was excellent as well. The poutine was a standout and tasted every bit as authentic as the poutine I've enjoyed in Canada. It's not always easy to find great food at a brewery, but Ommegang delivers on both fronts. The setting is truly remarkable. Located on a 140-acre former hop farm just outside Cooperstown, the property feels more like a Belgian monastery than a brewery. The beautiful buildings, open spaces, and wooded surroundings create an experience that is worth the trip all by itself. The grounds are impeccably maintained and provide a perfect backdrop for enjoying a pint. Having been open since 1997, it's clear that Brewery Ommegang has had decades to refine both its beer and its operation. Everything feels polished, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Hands down, this is one of the coolest breweries I have ever visited. Great beer, excellent food, fun activities, beautiful scenery, and outstanding service make Brewery Ommegang a place that we look forward to returning to every time we're in the area.

1:15 wait for two sandwiches, and after I had to flag them down and ask where our lunch was, they…read moretold us it'd be another 15-20 minutes (code for half an hour). No warning, no hint of apology. Thanks for wasting our afternoon. P.s. Three Philosophers is good, if a bit too heavy on the alcohol. Everything else is meh.

Can't believe it took me so long to find this place! It just opened in September 2019 but had a…read morebeautiful piece of land with tons of outdoor seating, cornhole, several fire pits, and a food truck. The inside is small but super cute and the beer is CHEAP! $5 for a pint of beer or cider or glass of wine. Will absolutely be back!

Stopped by on one of the first Saturdays of the season that featured live music. There were…read moreseveral people eating at the outdoor picnic tables (either in the sunshine or shielded inside the pole barn type pavilion where the music was). I went inside to order a drink and some food and was passed by twice before the woman said she'd be with me. Another younger girl came over and asked if I wanted to order something. Odd questions since I'd been standing there looking at the menu that was on the bar as well as looking at the beers they had listed on the board. I ordered a wheat blonde beer and told her I also wanted to place a food order. She told me I couldn't do that there, and said I needed to order from the food truck table. That table had a chalkboard with their three specials, different items than the bar menu so I ordered off of that, was given a pager and headed outside (The food truck girl was very kind and asked where I was sitting but I hadn't picked a table yet) I ordered a cauliflower margarita pizza which was just the right size to pair with my beer. It came out quick and hot and tasted good. I sat at my table eating alone and enjoying the music but found that that's what everyone was doing. Sitting at their own tables. Enjoying the music or conversing amongst themselves but keeping to themselves. For a brewery with live music on a sunny Saturday afternoon it was just ok.

Day trip to Cooperstown to see Escher collection at the Fenimore. Stopped at this local brewery for…read morea bite to eat and test out their beer. Cute little facility with the friendliest of bartender. Despite the number of people at the bar, she worked with everyone to ensure they were paid attention to and answered questions. I tried the stout, burly Beard, very good, full flavor. They had a good truck, Gabriana's Mobile Express. Pizza slice, quesadillas and loaded waffle fries! All fabulous. We ate all of it. Place has inside and outside seating, quiet area with games to play inside.

Decent enough brewery but not particularly spectacular…read more My wife and I stopped by on a whim as we saw a sign pointing out the turn where the brewery is. We went in and tried a flight. Everything was ok, but nothing more. The server was friendly but after serving our flight we didn't really have much interaction. I wouldn't say he ignored us, but the staff (there were 3 people working) weren't particularly engaging. The ambiance is pretty cool with a baseball theme. Makes sense since Cooperstown is home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. They have one back room that has a wall that is painted to look like a scoreboard and outfield wall and another wall painted to look like a bench of a baseball field. There was a food truck on site the day we went (looked like a pizza food truck) but we had just eaten so we didn't get any food. I don't think they have their own kitchen. Another thing that's an oddity is that 2 out of the 4 beers I tried weren't in the Untappd app. Seems like they were slightly disorganized in that way. We also noticed that online it says they're only open Friday - Sunday; but when we went in they were advertising being open 7 days a week. Seems like they have some work to do to get things more organized.

What a fun, chill spot! We found this as a great in-between place to meet up with family for an…read moreafternoon--just down the road from Ommegang. This brewery, originally founded in Queensbury, NY, opened this outpost in May and was thankfully open on Labor Day. The vibe is laid-back with a good amount of airman-style décor, and we were greeted by Shug, the shop dog--a super friendly Newfoundland who instantly set the tone. The bartender was warm, welcoming, and easy to chat with. Even at the tail end of a busy holiday weekend, when they were out of a few beers, there were still solid options on tap plus canned cocktails from other NY-based distillers. Food came from the onsite truck--standard bar fare but executed really well. We had the pretzel sticks and a grilled cheese with onion rings, and both were excellent pairings for the drinks. They offer flights, but since I usually stick to wheat beers (and they had just run out), I went with water and the canned cocktails. The beer lovers with me all found plenty to enjoy from the tap list. Overall, this spot has that easygoing farm-brewery vibe that makes it a great stop in the area. I'll definitely be checking out one of their other locations soon to finally try their wheat beer!

Let's face it, the brewpub/brewery market is taking a hit. It's not enough to just make excellent…read morebeer, you have to create an inviting space, a place people will want to return to. Good news: Northway has figured this out and nailed it. Building on the bones of the Red Shed Cooperstown facility (RIP), Northway has spruced things up a bit, splashed a bit of Adirondack-ia (is that a word?) around the taproom to put their imprint on it, and otherwise kept all the good bits from the previous tenant. There's the obligatory cornhole courts, space to play wiffleball, and lots of picnic tables in a comfortable, down home space. The food truck is still in place, cranking out pretty good chicken and pulled pork sandos. The only bummer was they were out of onion rings. The tap selection is great; my pal who loves IPAs really digs their Avenue of the Pines (the name makes we think of the Redwoods). I thought their brown and red ales were perfectly drinkable - sometimes, that's all you need or want. Bonus points for awesome label art that looks great on t-shirts. We went to the "other" bigger place first, and I'll say Northway wiped away our disappointment and left us with smiles on our faces. Good work, folks!

Probably the highlight of our trip to the Catskills. Everyone was so friendly and we loved the…read more"Hate Had No Place Here" sign. So come as your are! The beer is flavorful and I recommend "hooking up" your Brookie. Think Michelada, but with more citrus. They have a set menu for snacks so not really a place for a full meal. However, check the website as they seem to have rotating food vendors. We had the vegan nachos with Indian flavors which was amazing. It's a small space but that adds to the charm! Lots of outside seating, hunter lounge feels, and friendly staff with their mascot cat.

After hiking the Platte Clove Preserve, driving along Spruceton Road it looked like the brewery…read morewasn't open...but up the hill was the perfect spot for a few beers. Mountain views, friendly vibe, great beers. Don't miss this one! (closed Monday-Wednesday)

In the middle of nowhere but we needed it to get our stamp on the Cooperstown Beverage trail. The…read morebeers were ok, I have had their canned offerings before so I went with a tasting of the drafts. The Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Saison were nothing special. The IPA was not hoppy enough. If your looking for a good beer I would not recommend them. But if you need to complete the trail you must go. No cell service, and the wifi was really bogged down once our group of 6 tried to join. I think we had more fun taking our picture at the Pork Slap cutout.

Stopping here while during the Cooperstown Beverage Trail and it was a good stop. The snapperhead…read moreis a must if you are planning on stopping here. I would recommend this place and would come back

Always a go to place when we are in the area. Good atmosphere, food and drink selection…read more Thankfully, I don't visit here with my kids but I would say it's a disappointment to not be able to have kids here, especially with the side lawn for them to run around. The service has never been great. Bartender served three people before me when I was clearly in sight and before them. Never been a big fan of the owner but hasn't stopped me from visiting.

You did not start out as 18 and over and should advertise that it has changed. Very disappointed…read morethat we were not able to enjoy your establishment due to this change and I will not be returning even when I have a kid free night.

What a fantastic brewery! I visited on a beautiful Saturday…read moreafternoon and was blown away by their ample outdoor space and drink offerings. The outdoor space is kid and dog friendly. They, of course, offer a wide variety of beers as well as wines, cocktails, frozen cocktails, and their craft sodas as well. There were plenty of tables to sit at, and they provided activities including corn hole and Jenga games. I ordered McKenzie's Pumpkin Jack Cider with a cinnamon and sugar rim, and my boyfriend got the Octoberfest beer. We also ordered a Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese and mustard and an order of nachos with chicken. Both were delicious! The beverages and food are in separate areas. Once you place your food order, they give you a buzzer to keep to notify you when it's ready to be picked up. They also have a beautiful gift shop with tons of cans to go as well as nice clothing and merchandise options. Highly recommend if you're in the Utica area!

Delightful establishment with a beautiful assortment of beers and hard ciders. Decent food, some of…read moreit actually quite excellent. Noisy, popular, with a gift store downstairs and a bar and restaurant upstairs.

Had a great time trying out local beers and spirits at the Cooperstown Beverage Exchange! We were…read moretaken care of by Willow, who provided friendly service and made us city folk feel very welcome.

This is a small store that is a bit confusing . Cafe, coffee stop and baseball memorabilia. They…read morealso have a baseball decanter with or without booze. There "baseball" is considerably less expensive the the same one at the hall gift shop. Check it out.