Cute place! We stopped in and they were not officially open but the woman owner was there and…read morewelcomed us in. We had a great visit and enjoyed the wine tasting! So of course we bought a few bottles of wine. We are from NoCal and enjoyed the friendliness of the winery!

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!

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.

The Brewery location is beautiful and the beer is very respectable. The ambiance of this nostalgic…read morelocation is the most noticeable on arrival. This is a great place to come for friendly conversations and even larger groups. The food is mostly fried and is very flavorful but everything that was cooked was overcooked. The fries were somewhat burned and the chicken was so over fried it was almost inedible. Luckily it was a nice location but not if you want amazing food.

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.

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!

We stopped by Cooperstown Brewery while we were in town for my son's baseball tournament, and it…read moreturned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. The brewery has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of seating. It was busy for a weekday evening but not overcrowded, and we were able to grab seats at the bar. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. The beer selection was excellent with a wide variety of styles to choose from. The flight was a great value, and the pours were surprisingly generous. We especially enjoyed the American Amber Ale, but there were several other standouts, including the New England IPA. If you're a craft beer fan, you'll have no trouble finding something you like. The biggest surprise of the evening was the pizza from the food truck outside. It was outstanding. I've had pizza all over the country, and this was honestly some of the best I've ever had. The crust, sauce, and toppings were all spot on. The two guys running the pizza truck were incredibly friendly, and it's easy to see they take pride in what they do. After enjoying some great beer and incredible pizza, we spent some time playing cornhole and just relaxing. The brewery also has a nice gift shop with bottled beers and souvenirs if you're looking to take something home. If you're visiting Cooperstown, especially for a baseball tournament, Cooperstown Brewery is absolutely worth a stop. Great craft beer, amazing pizza, friendly people, and a laid-back atmosphere make it an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.

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.

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.

We have been wanting to stop in for a while now based on recommendations from friends…read more We finally got to stop in after hiking a section of Devil's Path with our dogs. We arrived about 2 hours after opening on a Saturday afternoon in August and it was pretty packed. Since we had the dogs with us so we searched for a shady spot on a sunny afternoon so that they would be comfortable. Luckily we found one! The beer was good. We really enjoyed the Catch & Release, Mountain Life and the Dutchie. The basil in the Dutchie was really refreshing! We purchased Mountain Life and Dutchie in cans. The food was definitely not the highlight. They told us they were very behind and that the pizza would take an hour or more. They also wouldn't take our order initially because they had no buzzers left. We came back two times to see if any buzzers had come back. We ended up ordering the smash burger, the chicken sando, and fries. This order took about 20-25 mins. The Smash burger had a nice caramelization. The chicken sando was tasty, but not worth the wait. We will be back!

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.

Believe the bad reviews and just stay away. The owner is a complete man child that threw a temper…read moretantrum, was very rude to me and my family, and blatantly lied to us. A true embarrassment to himself and his businesses. My family and I were there to celebrate a birthday. Some of us were in line to order food while the others sat at a patio table. We were approached by a waitress who told us we had to leave because we had a kid under 18 with us. We were bummed and she said the owner was there and she would talk to him about it to see if he would allow an exception. We've been there before on the patio with kids since the signs for 18 and over were only on the doors beyond the patio. She came back a short time later and said no we had to leave. While we were walking back to the table to leave, the owner made a snarky comment to us about never coming back and leaving a negative review. We approached him because what business owner does that? He proceeded to raise his voice at us and have a meltdown when we were being level headed and asking about the policy and asking him to check on the multiple other tables that had kids under 18 sitting at them. He stated that he couldn't have anyone under 18 in the building because of his license. There is no such license in New York State so that was a complete lie. He then told us to just get the f*** out. It's totally fine if he wants to run his business with that policy (the only one in the area), but the manner he handled the situation was out of line and uncalled for. As per the owners request we will be leaving negative reviews and never going to a business associated with him ever again.

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.