I started to give 4 stars ONLY because I didn't try the food (which has a solid reputation) but the…read moreheck with it. I haven't enjoyed a first visit this much in a very long time. My companion and I ended a late afternoon Williamsport visit/pub crawl at Riepstine's on a recent Friday. Fortunately for the other pubs, it was our last stop. Had it been our first stop I'm nearly certain we wouldn't have bothered going anywhere else. The pub was surprisingly quiet when we arrived at around 6 PM on a Friday but we instantly felt right at home. The bartender, Jessica, was super cool and friendly as well as being very beer knowledgeable. Knowledgeable, but not snooty or pretentious about. It was fantastic to have a beee conversation without feeling talked down to. I really don't like beer snobs and they seem to have multiplied like rabbits I enjoyed a flight of five selections and all were excellent. I'd had Riepstine's beers at local beer bars and enjoyed the opportunity to sample at the source. They brew a variety of styles to suit everyone from a middle-of-the-roader (me) to more sophisticated tastes. These folks clearly know what they're doing. Riepstine's is a bit outside "downtown" Williamsport and the exterior is unremarkable EXCEPT they have a nice outdoor area. The interior is simple, leaning toward a modern style, and really charming . My companion's first reaction was "Whoa! This is NICE" (and she has high standards). We didn't try the food but most definitely will be back to try what looked a tasty and accessible menu. I can't say enough about the service, as well as the incredibly friendly other folks at the bar. I can't wait to go back.

Very nice staff and super clean! It was not very busy when we arrived and got two sets at the bar…read more Ordered samples and then drinks and food. The pretzels were awesome. Will definitely be back.

I was recently in the area for work, I would not return. Although the hostess was very friendly the…read morefood wasn't all that good. I had the chicken wings and hand cut fries. The fries we awesome the could've been a bit crispier but they were definitely fresh right out of the oil. The wings however were dry and tasted like they were pre fried but fried too long the second time. They were dry all the way through then drowned in barbecue sauce that wasn't really flavorful at all. I would have much preferred less sauce and a juicier wing. It was in a small town so not much to the ambiance. A basic tavern type of vibe. We went for lunch and barely anyone was there but I'm assuming it was better for dinner. Either way, I don't think I would be returning.

The Bear has been around forever. It is bar with good food. The service is spot on and the…read moreambiance is well... a county bar that is named after a bear that was wounded. It what you think it is.

Finding ourselves in Williamsport, PA for 48 hours, food options were limited compared to where we…read morelive. We asked around at a few local places and everyone recommended Crooked Goose. I can see why. It's got that old English pub vibe, with interesting food concoctions like the duck deviled eggs. We also had the home made pretzels, Mac and cheese with bbq chicken and fried fish sandwich. The extensive beer menu is just an added bonus. Not that I ever plan to be in Williamsport again, but if I am - this would be my first stop.

We made reservations and easily found street parking out front and it was handicapped accessible…read more The waitress was incredibly sweet and accommodating, which I really appreciated. My main complaint is the pricing compared to what you actually get. The seared tuna salad came with only four slices of tuna, and the $15 nachos arrived in a bowl with so few toppings that they disappeared immediately, leaving us with basically a bowl of plain chips. That said, the atmosphere really is great. I'd probably go back, but only for drinks and maybe an appetizer that's a little harder to mess up.

service was horrible they pick who they like to serve so you'll be waiting for over an hour for a…read moredrink. Owner is horrible allows his bouncers to take home drunk girls and even allows them to go in the back with them and dance on them. I've never seen such a disgusting bathroom at a bar, bring your own toilet paper if you'd like to wipe. Drinks are definitely watered down and not made correctly, only one bar tender is semi decent. the place has gone to shit use to be a great place to go. I DONT RECOMMEND if you want a decently priced drink and a fun night. it won't be fun there. If I could give zero stars I definitely would.

Probably the worst experience I have ever had. Came into town to visit my girl friend and we…read moredecided to go for the Halloween special (5$ trash cans). We went to the bar on the right most side and waited for 45 min only for the bar tender to tell us she did not serve the trash cans on that side. (NOTE: The other bar was not busy. The bar tender did not have the required drink on hand to finish the other customers order and made everyone wait while she filtered with the customers waiting for security to bring her the other drinks). We then proceeded to the other bar which was packed. We asked the bar tender for two drinks -- a miller light and a "trash can", but before even given the chance to specify which one he was off making the trash can drink. He then comes back and says it will be 17$. When we asked for the cost break down he specified that when we said trash can he assumed we meant the most expensive one on the menu and not the one that everyone else was order (the special). When we asked him to rectify this he threatened to get security to kick us out (we didn't even want our money back just the other trash can because he decided to pick the WORST DRINK ON THE MENU). On the upside a very nice security guard was kind enough to refund us the money for our drinks out of his OWN POCKET. If you are coming from out of town and need a place to go DO NOT COME here, the bartender makes it a scam.

A nice, small quiet bar. The food is amazing. The fries are the best and the Reuben was the best…read moreI've ever had. Always service with a smile. They have a pool table as well

Food was decent. I got a cheesesteak with fries and the fries were VERY small cut. I asked for…read moreextra extra extra mayo on my cheesesteak and I feel like there was a very minimal amount.

The service was good since we were the only people in the bar and the drink was tasty. I loved the…read morewindows/doors were wide open so you could enjoy the great spring weather.

Very cool little bar The name whiskey room is a little…read moremisleading as I thought it was bar that specialized in whisky But it's just a cool bar

Great place ! Fun, lively good beverages . We did not eat there just stopped in for a beer any buy…read moresome to take home. Wish we lived closer would be a fun go to spot

If you like to taste the beer before you buy it, don't go to new trail brewery. They will not allow…read moreyou to try before you buy! Won't be back.

Super great food! The wait staff I have had the past couple visits have been super friendly and…read moreattentive (even during dinner rush during graduation season). The inside has a cool ambiance, and they make good use of their space. The drinks are kinda pricey for the area but they are unique and well crafted. The food is special, no Sysco junk here (iykyk). I haven't tried their craft beers, but if its anything like their food you should give it a try. parking can be a bit rough when downtown gets busy, but make the trip over here if you can.

Overall/ maybe worth stopping by again, but it'll be a tough sell to my husband, especially with…read moreother establishments in the area we know we like better, or would try. A kind of expensive stop for meh food and beer. Staff were amazing, so I feel slightly bad for a critical review. ---------------------------- Parking/ This started off the experience rocky for our vehicle. There seemed to be no specific parking dedicated to the brewery. There seemed to be a lot next door for the bank, but there was tons of signage saying it was for the bank, and others would be towed. There seemed to be street parking, but tons of signs saying no parking, loading zones, etc. After three trips around the block settled on the bank since it was Sunday. Had this been any other day, I could have seen us giving up and going elsewhere. Ambiance/ Very brewery-esque with tanks, natural vibes, etc. There was a live jazz trio playing who sounded lovely, but I just wasn't in the mood to try to talk over music, and asked to be moved further away. It seemed like the general feel, many were sat in main bar area, and asked to move back. Staff/ Every single staff member was super friendly, helpful, prompt, and trying to make your experience go well, so super shout out to the staff. Food/ We were stopping through the area around lunch time, so we didn't need anything crazy, but if you weren't getting breakfast or a burger, there wasn't much else. We both ordered a burger (All American and the breakfast/fried egg one). The All-American was good and I upgraded to fries. Breakfast burger was "good enough" I'm told. The chips that come with the burgers are just bagged kettles chips and not homemade. Beers/ We actually came in thinking we weren't going to drink, but were suckers for trying new things. Husband had an IPA and I had a fruited sour. Neither of us liked our beers, and I purposely made sure to drink mine before finishing my food so I didn't have to end with it. Price/ I don't know the area well but beers were $7-$8 for 10 oz pours. For two burgers, one with bagged chips and one with upgraded fries, and 2 not good beers, our bill was $50+. Which isn't terrible, but I could find better places to eat for that price point.

First time at this establishment and looks like it was recently renovated. The food was very good…read moreand price wasn't bad. It was very steady for a rainy day. Staff was respectful

My wife got a burger, which looked wonderful. I got a pepperoni pizza which was possibly the worst…read morepizza I have ever had. Disappointing, dry flavorless crust. It reminded me of a grocery store frozen pizza. Friendly staff on a positive note.