Amazing location with the most incredible interior decor! So impressive. The atmosphere and vibe are phenomenally cool. Vinyl spinning and lots of albums to peruse. The street-side/outdoor seating is also impressive, cozy and unique! Popcorn on the house is always appreciated. We did try (on multiple occasions) to order something without alcohol at the bar (some options were advertised) but they never had anything good available aside from an old can of Sunkist Orange (which they didn't open for us) or tap water. This is pretty disappointing considering NA and mocktails are becoming fairly ubiquitous for most places today. The service was at best mediocre: staff were friendly but, slow and befuddled. Room for improvement. We will keep trying. read more

Tiny place, but very cute and cozy. Great atmosphere. The record player is an amazing touch.. Books and board games too! They also have a popcorn machine for a little snack. I love the finished wood bar top, it's absolutely beautiful. The bartender was amazing, very sweet woman. We had another male bartender who sat and talked with us a while too which was pretty cool. The only thing that could make this place better would be to have some type of small snacks aside from the popcorn. read more

A local recommended that we stop by here and we were not disappointed! Friendly service and a wide variety of ciders and beers to choose from. The vibe was very chill and they were spinning b a Lou Reed record. We sat in the patio area and each had a flight. It was nice that you can mix and match ciders and beers for your flights. I enjoyed all of the drinks I tasted, but some were very flavorful so I was glad I opted for the flight. They even had a NA seltzer brew which was delish. Great job read more

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Yup! Go here! Delicious and unique sours and beer! Live music, records, games. I fell in love with the Lady Lavender. Feels inclusive and has a great laid-back vibe as well as a patio area if you like drinking outdoors. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely be back! read more

Lake Drum Brewing - Lady Lavender - Breweries Near Me - Geneva, New York

Ambiance and staff were great! Very friendly server and lots of indoor seating, but also a good amount of outdoor seating. Very eclectic inside. This place is cool because they make their own beers and ciders. The ciders we tried were good, the beer, not so much. Fun place to stop for the cider and ambiance, which is why I am giving it 4 stars...I would seriously avoid the beer though. Also, didn't notice any sort of food menu. read more

Wowowowooww , I wish they had a spot like this in nyc! They had some excellent ciders that my friends and I loved! The lavender tea cider was off the charts delicious, we each ended up taking a growler to take home with us. While we were ordering , my friend and I found out this spot is actually owned and run by a husband and wife. And the best part, they offer tiny 6oz glasses if you only want a small amount ! The store is small and it's amazing what they created in such a small space . read more

Lake Drum Brewing - two glasses of beer on a barrel - Breweries Near Me - Geneva, New York

Came here while exploring the town, and things worked out real well. Live music was happening, and as I ordered my first beer, a seat opened up outside on the bench, which i ended up staying at for about 3-4 hours. The music was great, the vibe was super chill, and the bartender was fantastic. I would easily come back to this place the next time i'm in the area. Just know, when this place closes, unless it's college time, there are no late night food options if you're hungry. read more

Awesome hipster brewery (in a good way) with a wall of vinyl and books and darts and a bunch of tasty beer. We had a couple of four-drink flights (combo of sour beer and cider) and were impressed with the quality. The Stour Sout was particularly tasty, but it was all good. The crowd (and staff) were all pretty friendly. read more

We stopped in last night to close off our self-guided brewery tour. I am so glad that we landed on this place as part of our trip. Many of us ordered their Lavender Tea cider. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing this was. The taste was so pleasant and floral. It was sweet, but enjoyably so! I ended up taking a 64oz growler of it to go. I also got to try their plum cider which was much more subtle but also delicious! Those two were my favorites. The two men manning the bar were so friendly. One of them was the owner who told us that he started the place with his then-girlfriend. The other was super nice too and let us pick the next record to be played on their vinyl record player (encased by a beer barrel). They're also dog friendly. One patron let his dog come around and greet the rest of us cider-heads. It was adorbs! I would definitely return when I come visit Geneva again! read more

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Excellent location very close to Ramada and lake. Great atmosphere. Had the Downtown Geneva Brown beer. Delicious. Sat outside on patio. Would recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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Such a cool spot! Lake Drum has such a wide variety of beer and ciders - something for everyone. I tried a few, but the lavender cider stuck out the most. Unlike anything I've had before. A must try! It has a very trendy location right in the center of Geneva. Even had some fresh home grown produce for sale produced by one of their employees. To top it all off, the owner sat with us for a bit and gave us the whole back story of how he got started. He was a wonderful host! read more

Lake Drum Brewing - Such a beautiful, trendy spot for a nice cold drink - Breweries Near Me - Geneva, New York

Not for hoppy beers. Maybe they do a better job with other styles but I only ordered their Pale Ales and IPA. They were all pithy bitterness with no balance. My wife liked her porter. Friendly service, cool space, and cool music read more

We were spending a long weekend at the Fingerlakes and wanted to stop by a microbrewery and pickup a growler to go back to the hotel with. Since this place open late and had good reviews, we were happy to come and check it out. Big mistake... While the location and decor were good with outdoor seating and chilled atmosphere, the beer were awful. We tried everything on tap, even the ciders, and could not bring ourselves to buy a growler-full of anything. My advise is... Don't come if you are beer/hard cider snobs like us, you will be disappointed. read more

Lake Drum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Geneva, New York

Went there for a tasting. I am not a beer drinker but what a nice vibe. The beer as cider was AWSOME. I tried a tasting from the others and even though it was just a light mouthfeel taste. The lady behind the bar was terrific and was very helpful and really took care of us! Loved the atmosphere and the record player and even letting me select a record to play (REO). I highly recommend this place! read more

Wow. I'm here right now on a Sunday, and I couldn't be more impressed. *** Live music from an up-and-coming local indie rock threesome that can really crank the tunes? Check. And-- FREE?!?! *** Atmosphere- small and perfect. You can see the brewery equipment. A local touch? Check. Absolutely. *** The real question: the beer. Try a flight. Try two flights. *** First recommendation- try the Mega Dog DIPA. It's hoppy, but doesn't kill you on bitterness. But it's absolutely BURSTING with citrusy goodness, far more so than other citrusy ipas made with some variation of citra hops-tasting grapefruit flavors. *** Second, try the west coast Craig Dog IPA. Not as citrusy, but wow, what a smooth ipa. Almost as good as the ones I've had on the actual west coast. Who'd have thought you'd find them here? *** Also try the buckwheat stout. I didn't like the blonde sour, but I can tell it's a top-notch quality brewery so I'm guessing many with a different palette will. *** I wish they had a light beer for my partner. She had to do a rose cider instead. Oh well. *** A hidden gem. Easy five stars. read more

Laura was an amazing bartender! Our favorite was #4 we got a flight but then decided on a growler to go! Everyone is super nice and gives nice reviews of the beers / ciders while ordering! You definitely feel like a regular!!! COVID requirements: wear a mask while inside ,everything is enforced and everything is sanitized, bathroom has "Scrubs" lyrics while washing hands in the bathroom for humor which is so amazing!!! Definitely recommend this place, there are vinyl records to play per request (please as bartender before touching for COVID reasons) nice and will come back!!!! read more

Stopped in on a whim while in town. Great vibe, delicious dry cider! We had a lot of fun chatting with the bartenders. Not your standard fare, will definitely return read more

Yelp to the rescue! Nothing was open and we needed a drink. It was one of those weekends. Thank goodness for this little app we have here because it led us to Lake Drum. The space is so cozy, local, and welcoming. The bartender was chill and the music really set the mood as they had a record player our front with Bob Marley on rotation when we were there. It exudes a cool coffeehouse vibe, add the beer. Couches and lots of seating in the quaint space that's open and airy. They had about 6 ciders on tap and another 6 other local items ranging from one Lake Drum tap (Shandy) to IPAs and witte beers mostly from the regional NY area constantly rotating. It's the little things here. Simple, but special. Your own portion of popcorn to munch on and glass can-style cups for the beers. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Local. Cozy. Unique. Love the high top bar, no bar stools. I love the sofa and the long table with seating in the back. Funky record collection and floor to ceiling (almost) bookcases. Loved the bathroom too. The men's room door signage is adorable. The beer we sampled was tasty and we loved the glassware. They currently have a variety of beer and wine on tap. Cold pressed coffee on tap too. The record player in the barrel in the window belted out sounds only a needle could produce. The space was packed early Friday night. Someone was even eating a burrito at the bar from the new place up the street. Geneva is stepping up its game and Lake Drum is a shining example. Well done. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere. My wife and I visited on 2/24 and sampled a few of their beer and cider offerings. While the service, atmosphere, and music were wonderful the beer and ciders were average at best. read more

Local brewery with a good selection. I tried their sour beer. Lots of decorations going on all over the walls. There is also outdoor seating to hang out at too. This bar seems to be open a little later than everywhere else. read more

Lake Drum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Geneva, New York

My wife, Stella (our BMD dog) and I stopped in on a Saturday night after driving around Seneca lake . Great find !!! This is a cozy, dog friendly little brew house. Victor, I believe is his name said that " we're dog friendly if she's well behaved". The place has a great relaxing vibe to it as well as some very good beer. Outdoor seating with an outdoor heater adds a nice touch. The Bourbon and Roasted Buckwheat Stout was very good but my favorite was an IPA. Sorry I'm not sure of the name, try them all. I'd recommend this place to friends and would stop back when we visit the area again. read more

Another tasty brewery on the trail...well, atop the trail. You can start or end your adventure here...or both. Simply can't go wrong. Upon entering Lakedrum, I couldn't help but appreciate their signage. With cool wordplay such as "I wish you were beer" over a chalked depiction of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon album cover, how can you not expect for the rest of the experience to be nothing less than spectacular? They have great choices for flights, much like their book shelves. This place is just perfection for getting lost and actually enjoying adulthood. An unexpected gem in Downtown Geneva who welcomes all. read more

We have tried out this place twice. Both visits were very disappointing. The first time we visited all they had on tap were sours. They were all undrinkable. We decided to give Lake Drum a second chance based on Yelp reviews. Unfortunately, same result. The sour we tried was repulsive. Tasted like vinegar. I ordered a pale ale. It was Ok but nothing special. Not sure how this place is rated above a 2 star. read more

Love the drum. My friends and get together weekly to knit here (Monday evenings if anyone is interested!)...the "community center" of Geneva. It's a great place to catch up with friends or meet new faces. Cozy, unique, and thoughtful space created with lots of personal and artistic touches. The beer and cider selection is diverse and there are many ways to enjoy from pints, flights, and growlers to-go. In terms of favorites, the "Bad Dog IPA" is my go-to. Games, records, and nice outdoor space to relax with a tasty beverage. Cheers. read more

Stopped in on a snowy day to try some cider. The bartender was super nice and we got to try a bunch of different flavors. Super cool vibe and atmosphere. Big selection of vinyl to choose from. Very impressed. read more

Lake Drum Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Geneva, New York

Ok so 5 stars and a grain of salt for this place. I absolutely love the atmosphere, the locality of the beverages, the music, and the decor. The grain of salt? The unique atmosphere might not be perfect for everyone. That being said, I'd go here and grab a drink before you make any such determination because at the very least this place is a great experience. The drink menu is written in chalk above the bar, so I don't think it's a stretch to say that the menu probably changes from time to time, which is great for the sake of variety. Perhaps the best feature of this place is the growler. Whether it's 1/2 of one or the full 64 oz variety. The reason this is great is that you get 4 pints of great beer/cider for a great price (although I do believe you need to buy the growler). Again this place was really cool. I'd recommend everyone try it. Take a group, have a good time and split a growler or two. read more

This place had music which was cool but so tiny and overcrowded. My friends and I sat back by the brew room and there is like a bar set up with some chairs. The bar area or table has open slats in it which is a totally bad idea because if your drink happens to not set flat and get caught in one of the open slats on the table it will tip and spill all over.. that happened to me. They had a good selection of cider and beer. read more

I tried to give this place a chance for the 3rd time. The service is absolutely horrendous, the women who work there love to belittle their customers and be extremely rude. I would never recommend this place to anyone. The beer+cider is not worth the money, you are better off getting something cheap at your local grocery store instead of wasting your money going to this terrible establishment. I would love to give this place 0 stars, but the reason It gets one is because the men who work there are attentive and helpful. Still will never go back! read more

Great find in Geneva. Friendly little place with loads of vintage vinyl and good beer. Tried 2 different flights of local brews that really ran the gamut. Again, friendly staff, very chill. read more

The beer was excellent. I had 2 IPAs, a golden ale and an English brown ale. All of them were excellent, and I especially enjoyed the Lake Life and the Life's Lemons IPAs. My girlfriend loved their lavender cider. The best part about this experience was the conversation we had with the owner. He was so happy to share his story and tell us about his brewery. He was super outgoing and down to earth, and we had fun having a laugh with a flight. We really enjoyed it and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes good company and great beer. read more

Staying in Geneva for the night on our way to Niagara Falls and found this place while looking for a brewery open later on Yelp. My boyfriend and I both tried a flight of beers as well as a full pour, once we picked one that we liked. The beers were pretty good and the service was pretty great. The bartender was friendly and was giving us recommendations on where to eat in the area. The owner was also there hanging out and was super friendly and knowledgeable. I thought it was cool that they served other beers and wines from the area as it's nice to see people helping each other out. The popcorn machine is an added plus for some munchies while you're drinking. Overall, a great little brewery with a nice atmosphere. read more

Stopped in for a beer and while they had a couple tasty beers the service was less than stellar (one server for a bar full of folks). This could be a great little place since they have popcorn and outside seating but they need to focus on customer service. read more

My favorite place in the finger lakes region. Great place to day drink in the finger lake.

Craft beer, Popcorn. Music. Darts. What more do you want? The cider is awesome. My favorite place to get a beer in Geneva.

We were visiting one weekend during cider week and was told to check this place out. What a find. We were sad it was far away from where we lived as this would totally be a regular hangout for us. These guys are brewing up some really nice beers and cider. We did a sampler and got to taste a range of things. I remember having a really nice sour beer. The atmosphere is great and the bartender was chill. We met some nice people who told us about a local food place that was also on point. We'd definitely go back here when in the area. read more

This review has two parts 1) Helping a guy in need. My car broke down on a Sunday night in front of his bar (no you can't make this up) at closing time. He feels my pain and serves me a beer while I wait and he closes up. This make him my new best friend. 2) Great craft beers, and he knows his stuff. I had an IPA and it was great. Really cool spot I could have hung out for a while but the damn tow truck showed up on time. Vinyls and cool couches. Definitely check it out. PS he just got engaged so tip him well. read more

Fantastic spot. We were here looking for something on a Thursday, found this place literally across the street from our hotel. We had about 8 beers total and spent 28 dollars and that blew our minds. Really appreciated how much the bartenders know and love their beers and recommended some great options. The samples come in little beakers which was pretty neat. Also the games and music added to our great night! read more

From Chicago, came to visit some old HWS friends but all I have to say about Lake Drum is terrible service! My friends and I will never go again. I witnessed a young girl being so rudely denied for a vertical Id that was legal when I was sitting next to a man smoking pot! Lake drum get your sh^t together. To the ladies that work there... good luck with that attitude! It will get you nowhere! The sour beers and ciders taste like vinegar too. read more

We stopped here looking for a place to hang out for a bit after wine tasting and before dinner. What a great find! This place has a laid back vibe, 7 ciders on draft and 7 beers too! All local from NY. There's a dart board, shuffleboard and free popcorn. They play music from vinyls. It was the perfect place to hang out for a while. read more