Robin Hewitt and everyone at Humboldt Brews provided the greatest place for the dinner we gave the night before our son's wedding in September. We had the venue room, table set up was great, food was absolutely fabulous! We had 60 people and everyone complimented us that night and the next day for what a great place, food, beer and wine, and atmosphere it was. We had a grand time and so appreciate all the planning Robin and chef Matt put into our special party. Thank you! Cindy read more

Waiting for a drink here when it's busy is the worst. The main bartender is unattentative and at times rude. To top it off, my boyfriend and I tried to have dinner there tonight. I ordered the chicken sub without tomatoes and he ordered the fish and chips. We got our orders and 1) my sandwich had tomatoes. 2) my chicken was so overcooked I took one bite and couldn't continue. 3) his fish was overcooked he could barely eat it and 4) now he's sick in the bathroom from the fish. I'm so fed up with the horrible service and food in arcata and this place is just another example of that. At least our waitress was sweet and understanding. read more

$30 for two hamburgers and fries?! The "GuacZilla" came out with no guacamole. Used to love this place, but prices went up and quality dropped. read more

My husband and I attended Humbrews Valentines dinner last night. It was another of their special event dinners (usually a menu around a selected brewery) that they hold in the side room area. This one was over the top. One of the highlights was the clam chowder....one of the best we have ever had! The prime rib dinner was equally as delicious! read more

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Typical brew pub with lots of Tv's. We ordered shrimp Po'boys and they were so good! Fries and Cole slaw were generous portions. We tried several beers and they were all good... but I thought they could be colder. My husband says they were perfect. read more

Great place to hang and grab a beer. Basic sports bar, with good bar food, and nice servers. They have a good room for bands in the back, and definitely a destination for locals. read more

This place reminds me of the local brew pubs ai frequented in college. Not great on decor but good beers and great food! My grass fed beef mushroom swiss burger was cooked medium rare as ordered. The bum, tomato and sliced onions were fresh! I don't like when restaurants give you green tomato for your burger and this place did it right! The onion rings were crispy and there was plenty of them! The hot wings were also good but the garlic fries also had a seasoning on them that didn't really go with garlic. Steak rub maybe? They have really good sweet potato fries and the chicken sandwich was also tasty. The only item I didn't care for were the fried pickles. They use pickle spears instead of chips or slices so they were not very crispy and were soaked with fryer grease. Overall the service was great and the food was tasty. We will be back! Went back and tried the Gyro & chicken strips. Great sandwich! I think they need to change the fryer grease more often. The onion rings and chicken strips were almost black. They were not burnt, just dark from old grease and you can taste it read more

Fair amount of choices for vegetarian/vegans. The shroom burger is good. I used to love the fish'n'chips here. Late nights usually there's a show going on, the kitchen closes, and it can get a bit hairy. read more

Seeing how it's a Limited Liability Company (LLC) which means they can't help legally liable for their actions I think I would avoid this place at all costs. Beer what's that water, hops, yeast. The restroom was pretty funky even though it looked clean. And then they put this enourmous price tag on it like a pitcher of beer is actually worth what $20 -$25. Maybe if you were homeless and nowhere else to go for the evening and couldn't afford a room at mr. Patels Motel. I got a burger and pint of IPA and was not impressed it was the same as any other place that is NOT a generic fast food spot. I stepped outside and saw a bunch of law enforcement looking to write me a fat DUI ticket and impound my rental car hassle me in any way they could so I called a cab and got on a plane and left town. read more

They have a great menu with lots of great options! The service is usually a bit on the slow side but the food is good so it usually tends to make up for it! I love the selection of beer they have on tap and it's great that they always have a game on and they even have arcade games for the kids so everyone is entertained! read more

The food was delicious. We each got a hamburger and they were cooked perfectly. The drinks were super yummy. Our waitress Heather was fantastic. She was friendly and always made sure we were taken care of. read more

It's a nice place to eat if you have a special occasion to celebrate because this place is SO overpriced. It's a nice place with a great atmosphere but I will not be going back due to this overpriced menu. read more

Great beer selection, friendly bartenders and all in all a pleasant place to kick back - decent brew pub food as well. Check out the Redwood IGA! read more

As a tourist from LA, I was a bit scared to come here because of the horrible reviews it had about service. When we got in and sat ourselves the server, a blonde haired woman immediately came over to greet and ask for patience as she was the only one on the floor. Her service was amazing! The place is huge but she runs around truly doing her best and making frequent rounds! THE WINGS WERE SO GOOD! Had them naked with sauce for dipping, PERFECT! read more

I loved the location. I moved right when it was shutting it's doors. Soo sad. What a fun place to go play some pool and drink a pitch with your pals. It was perfect if you were an HSU student who lived near campus. They played lots of live music. Great beer.. Red Nectar is on my top beer lists. I'm a brewery fan and I loved this place. I have many fond memories of this fine establishment. read more

5 stars. Love the food, love love love the beers. and Robin and the two Stephs that work there are awesome, too. Go for a great beer, stay for some good food, leave when they close. Tell them Jerime sent ya. Also makes great take out to a crabs game. Wish I lived in Humboldt to be able to go there more often. read more

oh what has happened to my precious brewery?!?! back in early the earlier part of this decade (2000-2003) the humboldt brewery was my FAVORITE place to chill with friends a grab a pitcher.....or 3. Oatmeal Stout, how I do miss thee! This shouldn't even be labeled the humboldt brewery, because it's not anymore. It's Humbrews, and they only still make red nectar(yweck!) and hemp ale(double yweck!) The last time I went there (Late May 2004) a friend of mine was going to treat me to a farewell pitcher of Oatmeal Stout. Their response,"nope. but we have 8 ball stout." WHAAAAA?!?!?! My heart broke in that instant, and it has never been the same :( read more

We were here on a Saturday night and the whole place was very busy and packed however, our service was amazing and we had a great waitress who was very friendly! Our food was served very quickly and everything was delicious! I really like the atmosphere and the energy of this place. We will definitely be returning next time we are in town! read more

I have been to Hum Brews several times (mostly draged there by friends) and not once have I had a decent meal. The cooks are horrible. I ordered a portobello mushroom melt and had to send it back because the cheese was not melted, infact it wasn't even warm. After that I decided to put my foot down. I am no longer going to Hum Brews because the food is awful. If you want good food and plenty of beer go to the Alibi, it's about three blocks away. read more

The food is good. I love the beers, but the past couple times we have had the same very rude waitress. She brought the rating down for me and not too eager to return read more

The food has never impressed me. The owner/bartender is a surly women with short brown curly hair. She is not very friendly, she was down right rude the last time I was in. We had finished our pitcher, when she comes and grabs it without asking if we needed a refill, never to be seen again! She then rudely slams into my chair with no apology or acknowledgment of my existence. People come here because there is no where ese to eat in Arcata. Fries n Chicken Fingers were extremely soggy, "fresh" Fish Sandwich was obviously frozen! Dry Burgers, tasteless Gyros, bland Chicken Sandwich, Wings are 'meh', Sauces are too salty or runny. WAY too expensive for what you get. Would have gotten one star if not for the Beer on tap. Word of advice: 6 Rivers and Lost Coast have better wings and burgers without the entitled owners attitude! read more

Humbrews has always been my "go to" place to grab a cold beer and a quick snack for a fair price. It's nothing fancy, they occasionally have decent live music, mediocre comedy or some other live events. The staff is fairly cool, service is generally quick and the food is good. The real reason I like it is that its off the plaza and has a calmer ambiance than the plaza bars. It's considerably cleaner than the plaza bars and much quieter. Overall a nice place to sit down and grab a bite and a brew with friends. Recommended Appetizer: Pub fries with everything (cheese, spice, garlic, bacon & ranch) Recommended Meal: The "Wing Dinger" burger read more

Visited on a Monday evening and found a fun crowd mixed with families, college kids and (clean) locals. Wings were very good; all drums which was great. Burger was huge and the Peta salad was tasty though a bit over fetta'd. Beer selection great. Overall, will go back again. Pretty good eats read more

Alas, had great tasting beer for every type of beer conniseur. Red Nectar Ale was superb. Hemp Ale was a bit tangy and refreshing (for a dark ale). I am saddened and mournful for the loss of this great North Coast brewery. I am feeling guilty for not returning to Arcata sooner, before this legendary brewer's playground last shut it's doors. Best buffalo wings west of the Mississippi. What a terrible loss. I've enjoyed many nights at home with your beer, and in your own house drinking pitcher after pitcher of your freshly brewed, divine nectar. Thanks for the memories, great beer, great times, great food, and being three blocks away from my house when I lived in Arcata. Humboldt Brewery, you will be missed. read more

Great food and beer. Ambiance was nothing special, and that's OK. Hockey game was on, and we had a refuge from the crazy stoniness that is Arcata for a few hours before returning to the hotel. Service was friendly, and there were several decent vegetarian options. read more

When I first started asking around about this place, I heard a lot of people saying not-so-great things about it. I probably had a better experience than they did, I liked Humbrews a lot. The brewpub food is tasty, and not overpriced. Their beer selection is large and moderately priced as well. The in-house brews are pretty decent, I liked the IPA nectars, but the hemp ale was a bit bland. Not a bad place to go and grab a burger and beers in on a Thursday night. read more

Probably the worst service ever. The food is good, the check literally took us 20 minutes to get if not more, we were to the point of considering just walking out. The only waitresses we look forward to having is Steph or Morgan. This place is a hit or miss. read more

HumBrews is happening for live music. Careful during the college school year, can get packed with intoxicated younguns letting loose. unless you are one of those who likes that sort of scene. Other than that, great beer selection and bartenders. read more

Good atmosphere and brews from all around Humboldt County. Good food for a night on the town

I really like the selection of beers, ciders, and meads you can get here. Also they offer a large sampling deal. The hot wings are the best to be found in Humboldt with the mild already having a kick. They also have a burger called the Wing Dinger that has an onion ring and hot sauce on top of the patty, finger licking good if you are into spicy. Prepare for a packed house if a big game is on and people to stay at their tables for most of the game. The wait staff is very good at asking if you need a beer refill or maybe another round of wings. read more

Great place to grab a pint, grab a bite, meet after a game , catch some live music... or all of the above

I come to HumBrews frequently for a weekend-afternoon pint or two. Pretty much a standard college-town pub. The food is decent, and the beer list is excellent with lots of local brews. Good atmosphere, cool people at the bar. At its best during the summer when the HSU students are gone. And Jamie is the best bartender in Humboldt County! read more

Great food and great service. Oh yeah, and great beer! Was able to get a table for four on a Saturday night right away, and was only a short while longer that the waitress came by to greet us. The beer selections are quite vast and she was extremely knowledgeable about all of them. She even brought a samples to try so we knew what exactly to order. The food was excellent - even if it wasn't for the beer I would still come back for the food. read more

Good space for a small music venue with fairly modern bathrooms kept clean. Good selection of beers on tap, really enjoyed the raspberry lambic which not many places keep in stock. Nice employees with good follow through. Definitely will be going back, especially if they continue to book bands like Melvin Seals and JGB. read more

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The food here is average at best and everytime I go the service is absolutely horrible. 1 star. Even for Humboldt county service this place is pretty bad. Even taking into account the fact that theyre a college place, I still give them 1 star. How do you forget to put in appetizers almost every time? Step it up. read more

Mixed experiences. They generally seemed disorganized and service is slow. Good beer selection, food is ok.

Lots of beers on tap, and great bar food. Fun, lively ambiance, but not too loud. Their show venue, though, is really superior. If a performer you love is playing there, by all means, get tickets! read more

We went for late lunch. Service was fast and good. Food was great. Place was clean. Had the BLT and Buffalo Burger. Beer too, was great.

Great news for all sports fans that care about someone other than the 9ers and the black hole. Hum Brews has NFL Sunday ticket! Opens at 10am and is doing breakfast and adult beavages. I know they have great fresh cooked hamburgers can't for breakfast and watch my favorite team the Aints take another pounding on the field. There is always next year, right 9ers. Hey, Hum Brews put it on your website. Blow this place up. Whoop whoop! read more

The food, beer, and atmosphere are always pretty solid but the service is always AWFUL. I've been here on off nights, during concerts, on game nights, and pretty much all of the above. Everything food and drink wise is pretty good but the service is always soooooo bad. Today, the waitress was probably the worst I have ever experienced. She literally made 2 of the 6 people in our party leave because she was so rude. If I was looking for a sports bar I would probably just end up going elsewhere. It isn't worth dealing with the garbage service. It really does suck though because this place has so much potential to be a cool place to hangout. read more