Wow! I am starting my review with that because that was the first thing I thought when I walked…read moreinto Cox Brewing's Rally Point. This is a great veteran owned business. Listen, if you know what a hand circle has to do with a rally point, or what a LACE Report is, then this place needs to be high on your OPORD For the rest of you, read the rest of the review to see why you need to come here too. First lets clarify why Google and Yelp are calling this location Cox Brewing and Rally Point. Cox Brewing Company is the brewery, and they used to have a separate location a couple miles away. Rally Point is the name of their tap room where you enjoy great beer in an awesome atmosphere. Rally Point is co-located with the Pizza Town restaurant. You can bring food from the latter over to the tap room. Order it and they will text you when it's ready. Now on to the important stuff. The beer here is flat out great. The bartenders are more than happy to recommend beers for you. She suggested two for me and they were both on point. They went down like 50 meter targets (if you understand that, you better already have this place bookmarked). The atmosphere here is unique and a lot of fun. There's sandbags, ammo cans, belt feeds, and other great stuff you won't see at any other bars. The two bartenders that attended to me were super friendly and seemed to really enjoy their job. On top of all that, there's live music. What are you waiting for? Shoot your azimuth and get here double time!

Exciting new brewery in E-town! Cox Brewing Company used to be located in Rheems but now has a much…read morelarger and really inviting space next to Pizza Town -- with a roomy indoor taproom, long bar, stage area for live music, outdoor seating and fire pits, and tons of great drinks on tap. I was able to visit once before the Christmas holiday and again right before New Years so the hubs and I could ring in 2021 with some delicious local beers. We started with the two sours on tap -- Bug Juice (perfect tart blend of strawberry/blueberry and lime) and Lawn Dart (peach/mango) -- and I hope they keep them on tap through summer because these are the types of beers I'd enjoy with friends on a hot afternoon. Next up were two IPAs -- CH-47, which is a light and super smooth American style, and IPA-X, which is another American style but with a little more citrus - not sure which hops are used, but they're good! We also decided to sample one heavier beer -- the Armistice Ale, which was listed at 11% ABV. That's should be enough to wipe out those 2020 memories, right?? This isn't a style either the hubs or I are into -- it's a scotch style ale, which is darker and heavier -- I'm glad we only did a howler, as more than one glass a piece might've done us both in! But the flavor was good. The staff is taking COVID precautions seriously, which I appreciate -- they all wear masks, clean regularly and provide sanitizer. There were a few folks outside at the fire pits when I visited, but most were taking their growlers to go. Nice steady business Wednesday night when I visited (after 5pm), but I beat the crowd on a Saturday by arriving as soon as they opened. The prices are reasonable -- $10 - $15 growler refills and $6 howler refills hit the spot. If I could carry more than two growlers at a time, it'd be dangerous! This is a veteran-owned business, so there's tons of military references not only in the names of the beers (Ghille Suit, Gun Bunny, etc.), but also in the atmosphere at Rally Point. Not my typical style, but it's very inviting and everyone is super friendly, so you can't help but to want to hang out and chat with the staff and knowledgeable regulars. It also looks like they arrange a lot of fundraisers and events to support other local veterans orgs -- flyers posted around the venue and advertised on their website. I love supporting not just a good local brewery and veteran business, but also a hometown company that pays it forward to their community -- especially during this crazy pandemic.

Great place to stop for a bite and drink after the river trail. Love the outside area out back!read more

Very family and cyclist-friendly, with a lovely piano on the porch. We were damp and disheveled…read moreafter a gorgeous but rainy ride on the river trail. They have a decent kids menu and hearty Americana fare for adults, but the stand-out was the service- they were welcoming and friendly to our energetic crew. At the end of our meal, they even helped us disassemble our bike and put it in the back of our car.

Small brewery's are common in Appalachia. Some have even turned into larger operations, over the…read moreyears. Names like Appalachian Beer Company and Lancaster Brewery come to mind. These places some excellent beer. But they also are restaurants. So, maybe beer is a draw in or the food at times. So with that, Drunk Monkey is a pure brewery. They make, sell, distribute, and promote their own product. As far as promoting, I am not sure they need to do much work as the product has really gotten some attention at the street level. I have seen the main beer showing up at local restaurants the last year. There has also been solid word of mouth. Some of their beers are even winning awards. So it didn't take much convincing from a coworker to get me there before our Nittany Lions came on. The brewery, itself, is a tiny place tucked into an old industrial park that use to be home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. Long abandoned, different smaller businesses now call the park home. One of the more sustained businesses is Fisher's bee farm. That brings us to the brewery. The owner of the bee farm decided to start a brewery near his business. Once finding the brewery, you notice that it is a whole in the wall kinda place. But once entering, the place is organized, clean, and the folks are extremely warm and friendly. Everything is clearly marked. Beer prices are payed out in a sheet on the wall. There is a merchandise rack clearly marked. There are cases clearly marked for type. You can tell this is a place where the people love and care about their beer. The lady manning the shop was knowledgable and friendly. She gave us a preview of the beers and described each one as we taste tested the taps. She then offered us a tour of the small brewery which we jumped on. This definitely plussed the experience and ultimately earned that fifth star. We learned that this particular young lady also hand labels, preps, and fills the bottles. So she does more than just look pretty selling the beer. Now for the beer. I really can't remember all the particular names of the beer. But I had a few favorites. In particular, the German wheat beer was fantastic. That is what I got my growler filled with. Some of the other beers that tasted great, Kraken and one named Mistress or something to that effect. Fittingly, the mistress had a tap handle in the shape of a ship figure head. Speaking of which, all the beers have nautical names based on the folklore of Captain Jack which many local landmarks are named. I have nothing negative to say about Drunk Monkey. They are in an obscure location. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside. But like most really great businesses, it is about the knowledge of the people behind the business. Drunk Monkey has plenty of that! If you are in the area on a Wednesday or Saturday, stop in for a taste.

We stop in to check it out. Great atmosphere and the service was speed and excellent. Beer was very…read moretasty.

Not only was the beer good so was their food specials. Started off with their Philly egg rolls…read more Love a place that makes food in house vs Cysco frozen. Had the Korean sliders.

Stopped in the other night after work to pick up some dinner to take home. I ordered the Spicy…read moreCheese Bites, The Wisconsin Butter Burger with Tots. While I waited I got a Whiskey Ginger which was very good. All of the food was extremely good. All held up great on the drive home. They have a pretty nice merch section right as you walk in the door. I've been here a few times over the years and every time they have been out of pint glasses to sell. This time I decided to just get the tall mug. Behind the bar they have all kinds of knick knacks. They all look like they have never been dusted once since they opened. On nice days they have a decent size outdoor seating area with a great view of the beautiful graffiti artwork that has been done to the surrounding buildings.

My friend and I were in York looking for a good place to grab a bite. I found this place on Yelp…read moreand we decided to try it. It was a clean, welcoming place with friendly staff. You order at the bar and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready to be picked up at the window. My friend was excited because they had bourbon and burgers, which hit the spot for her. She got a black and bleu burger with a side salad and raved about the burger. I opted for a gyro with fries, and a German pilsner. My sandwich was good, but I thought it needed more tomatoes and onions. The fries had a kick and were a very generous sized portion. If I'm ever in the York area again, I'd definitely stop back in.

Gift Horse Brewing Company is exactly where you want to be on a beautiful day downtown. The vibe is…read moreoutstanding, laid-back, lively, and the outdoor area really sets it off. The beer was on point across the board, and between the atmosphere and location, it just hits right. Easy spot to hang out, relax, and enjoy the day. Definitely one I'll be back to.

Great brewery and bar. Awesome outdoor area with great live music. While in the area we ended up…read morehere each night for the live bands. Good beers, cocktails, slushies, and food! Good staff.

We stopped in last night and are glad that we did. I ordered the tootsie roll cocktail and at…read more$7.50, it was great! I don't know how something made with orange juice tastes like a tootsie roll, but it does! My sister had a tequila sunrise and said she enjoyed it. We had no clue that they actually serve food and will be back to try that soon! The bartender was super friendly and the gentleman (who we assumed was the owner) was also very nice and talking to everyone! We felt welcomed there, which is always a plus!

Starview Brews is a charming spot in the heart of Columbia, PA. The nicely renovated space…read morepreserves a nunber of original details and is divided into a number iof smaller, quaint spaces--reminiscent of a UK public house. Service was quick and friendly at the bar and there are nice variety of beer styles to suit most tastes. I enjoyed a River Rat IPA (yeah, I know, boring!) which was nicey flavored and with a bit more malt than typical IPA. Food is also available, but we did not sample the menu--hence my "personal limit" of four stars for a drinks-only review. Starview has somewhat limited hours--open Wed thru Sat--so check befiore visiting. The bar was reasonably busy during our Saturday evening visit with what seemed to be a nice mix of visitors and locals Starview is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in lovely Columbia, PA.

Beers were pretty good! They did serve some food. Seems like a lot of locals and a crowd that…read morereally knows each other. I enjoyed the beer flight. We ordered at the counter. Cute place!

We stopped in on a Sunday for a few drinks. They had a good selection of beer I really enjoyed…read moretheir English ale. The bartender was great they were closing shortly and he recommended our next stop and where to go for food. It was a nice cozy place you could tell there were a lot of locals that hang out there and they all know each other but made us feel welcome.

Great beer! Excellent variety, each with a unique flavor. Look forward to trying the next stray…read moreIPA. Will definitely be back.

Cool little find during random drive around Hummelstown! Owner had great information about his…read morebeers, cool stories for each! Some interesting experimental flavors and solid representations of their beer styles! Will definitely be back!

Closed. Gone. History now…read more That said, Hell in a Bucket was great while it lasted! Microbrewed beer, a scratch kitchen, and live music. Maybe somebody will pick up this idea and run with it again...

This past weekend 8/22/2026, we were biking on the Northwest Lancaster County Rail Trail. The…read moreTrail runs for a few blocks on Front Street in Marietta, PA. As we were pedaling past Hell In A Bucket, my fiancée said we should stop there on our way back. Sure enough, we stopped by to reward ourselves for taking on the 28-mi NW River Trail. What a place!!! Seriously! First of all, we wanted to sit at the bar (our usual preference when dining out, if it's possible). The bar was full, but there was one stool open. A guy noticed that we were looking for another stool, and he gladly gave up his place so we could sit and eat together. I later found out that he was the owner and Brewer @ Hell In A Bucket. He had moved to a few chairs down and was talking to his friend explaining how the Dark Star Stout was brewed. The DSS was superb! Janie, my fiancée, picked the Harry Hood 12oz. Which she enjoyed. While these beers were absolutely what "the doctor ordered" after our bike ride, the best was yet to come. We were handed a sheet with today's specials. I did not expect a brewery to have "daily specials" at least not in the form of food. The specials included a Souvlaki Mediterranean Sampler (think, a charcuterie with goodies from Italy and Greece). We also chose an another special called Arancini (a baseball sized cheesy risotto deep fried to perfection). Lastly, we shared the "Pasta of the Day" -- Eggplant Parmigiana on a bed of pasta. Everything was Amazing! We continued to compliment the chef when the owner said he only started a short time ago. I said, "Keep him!" Our dinner tasted like we were eating at a 5-Star NYC restaurant right here in Marietta. ...and at a price that was so reasonable that I KNOW I'll be back! Aside from the great beers, the phenomenally great food, I also have to say that Hell In A has a great vibe. We know we'll be coming back, maybe without even riding the trail!