I've been here twice since they opened- once with friends and once with my husband. I think it's pretty pricey, but compared to some of the other places in York I was pretty happy with the quality of the food (so were friends and hubby). I've tasted the buffalo chicken dip (needs more chicken), the buffalo chicken sandwhich (perfect), a burger with mustard and onion (this is what hubby ordered- i thought it to be decent), and the crab dip (yum). I've only tasted the Irish Red and I liked it. I don't normally like beer, but my waitress pointed out the Irish Red because it wasn't as "hoppy", which is apparently what makes beer bitter. I'd go back again, but won't be often because of the price. Oh, and if you go on a Saturday night and plan on eating make sure you arrive before 730. We waited over an hour for a table, and hung at the bar drinking and orderings apps. read more

I stopped by here yesterday after writing my review. Although I still stand by my original review below, I've updated this to 3 stars. Seems like they're really trying to make some changes to improve the place so we'll see where this place is in a few months. I went there with a group of people during the first week that Mudhook opened. Being craft beer enthusiasts we were all thrilled to have a brew pub here in town. During this first visit it was pretty packed, had a good energy amongst the staff, and had a good, yet small, atmosphere. Beer: It took forever for us to get our samplers, not really acceptable with only 5 beers on tap but the place was new so we let it slide. When the beers arrived we all tasted and compared opinions. The beer was very plain, nothing exciting here. Their stout is pretty good but still nothing made it stand out from the other stouts we've had. Mug Club: We all inquired about being members of the mug club since we don't have any brew pubs here in York. I think the price was around $50 which isn't too bad considering you get a 20oz pour instead of 16oz. With the membership you get a growler, tshirt, and mug. Unfortunately growler fills are an astounding $18 a fill..... $18 bucks a fill, that's insanity. Mug club members get no discount on an $18 growler fill which means you'd be better off ordering 3 beers and pouring them into your growler your self rather than have them do it (not that you would, but it just shows the craziness of the price). Unlike most GOOD mug clubs, none of the mugs are custom in any way, theres no number designation, name etching, or anything else. All of the mug club mugs are plain glass with their logo on them. We are in York, PA. I alone personally know about 5 artists in this city, York is about art and creativity.. You can't tell me that Mudhook couldn't find a local artisan to hand craft their mugs for them! That feature alone would get me to be a part of their mug club. Well that and CHEAPER GROWLER FILLS. Food: Their menu is a weird concept that doesn't seem to work very well. First you choose whether you want a burger, a chicken sandwich, or a hot dog. Then you pick from a selection of pre set toppings. The problem with this is that some of the topping sets are obviously for hot dogs, obviously for burgers, etc. it just doesn't make sense. On top of that, their name is Mudhook...... Why is there not a good fish and chips on the menu????? Quality of the food is ok, nothing spectacular. Their nachos are covered in watery chilli, no nacho cheese, and their salsa is basically chopped onion and tomato, pretty bland. Service: I've been to Mudhook about 6 times now and every time I go I'm hoping that it will get better as they figure things out .....but it's not looking so good. Every time we go here the service is awful. I'm pretty sure that there is no one actually managing the floor in this place. Theres always a ton of wait staff yet every one of my experiences here has been: drinks are slow to come out, I never get asked for a refill on my brew until the glass has been empty for far too long, and the food always takes forever to come out. Overall opinion: The inside of the pub is nice but a little small. The outdoor patio is nice however service tends to be even slower outside than inside. Bar service is slow, I've been in here right after work, around 5, with not too many people in the place yet the bartender still took more than 10 minutes to even acknowledge me and take my drink order. I think that if this place was better managed it would do wonders and the owners would see much more profit. I don't particularly like Mudhook but theyre a local brewery and I still try to support them. read more

I really like this place, although there are a few areas I feel need some improvement. First off, the beer is awesome. They offer a sampler so you can try everything they have to offer, my husband and I usually split this and then from there decide what we want to continue drinking for the rest of our visit. It's a pretty cool place to hang out and the outdoor seating area is nice even though it's a little small. My only complaint is that every time I have eaten here, our orders never come out right (missing things, mine and my husbands toppings getting mixed up on each others dishes, etc.). The food is tasty but I feel like there could be a little more variety. The beer will still bring me back here, and I'll give the food a few more chances...it's not bad, but I would just like to receive what I ordered. read more

Hot Day, out riding the Hog ... got a little thirsty and a little hungry. I stopped in here before but during a night out drinking. This is my first visit alone and with the thought of food. First off, the barmaid was great. She was friendly, easy to chat with and a nice person. I enjoyed a fish sandwich which I'm sure they call something else, however the fish was cod, it was cooked properly and really tasted great. I also had one of their brewed on site beers, Wild River Weizen, it's an excellent choice on a hot day. Overall impression, great tunes were being played for an afternoon, Motown and Blues type of feel. Nice place, I'll make a point of stopping back again after this visit. read more

Mudhook Brewing Company - Great brewed in site selection, and great food. - American Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

atmosphere snd food were good. service was good my only complaint I ordered down by the bay burger .. however my burger came without crab dip .. they were out of crab dip so instead of coming to tell me the chef just put old bay on the top.. They did replace it with another burger when I complained about it .. really you should have just told me you were out not try to cover it with old bay like I wasn't going to notice read more

This place has potential, it just seems no one has cared in quite a while. It needs a good scrub down, I actually wonder what the state of the kitchen is. I got a Chicago Style Hot Dog. My conclusion being, no one here has ever been to Chicago. My bf had the Rueben. That was a very sad sandwich. The bread must have been on the same truck as my hot dog bun and been delivered at the beginning of summer perhaps? He also had a beer, of which he was also disappointed. I had already tried their beers a few years ago and wasn't impressed then (I'm usually an IPA fan). Needless to say we won't be back, which is sad seeing that we just moved in less than a block away. read more

So I have been here twice now, first time we just had the beer sampler and left. Went on First Friday for dinner. We were told to expect the wait to be about 30 minutes, but in reality, we waited maybe 10. The menu is pretty limited: 10 starters and 3 sandwiches. Get your choice of a hamburger, hot dog, or chicken. However, there are 13 versions of these sandwiches or you can build your own. For appetizer we choose the Hot Taco Dip - Layers of spicy ground beef, salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, & jalapenos baked to perfection & served with tortilla chips. It was pretty darn tasty! Yes the meat was spicy, but not overbearing at all. We sandwiches, both choose burgers: She had The Magoo - Mustard, Dill Pickle, Cheddar Cheese, and BBQ Chips (the chips are ON the burger) and I choose Chicago Style - Yellow mustard, Chopped Onions, Sweet Pickle Relish, Dill Pickle Spear, Sliced Tomato, & a Dash of Celery Salt. Since cheese is not an option on this burger I added Cheddar. These burgers are NOT the pre-made patties, but a really nice fat burger. Sadly though they were both over cooked. We both like our meat med rare and ordered that way. We got well done. Though my burger had some good tastes, it was extremely dry. She enjoyed her burger and it wasn't as dry as mine was. As far as service goes, I have no complaints. They were really busy and she kept are drinks full. The kitchen was a little slow (doesn't take long to cook a burger), but we chalked that up to being busy. These burgers combined with the starter was plenty of food and we left stuffed and satisfied. She enjoyed the Peach Wheat beer (Flavor of the Month) and I enjoyed the Deep Sea Stout. I'll definitely be going back a third time read more

We hit this place last weekend on the way to a micro pub around the corner. As we came around the corner we saw a band playing outside. We headed to the door, but were stopped and told her had to pay $2 a person to walk any further. Ok, it's only $2 a person, but really what did I care about who was playing outside when all I wanted to do was go in and get something to eat. The 3 of us walked in and were seated right away. A little bit of time went by before someone took our drink orders. A LOT more time went by before we actually got our drinks. We ordered 2 burgers and an order of fries which we didn't think was going take that long, but it definitely did. By the time we were on our 2nd beers it felt like half the night passed by. Although the menu is small, the food is good. From what I've tasted the beer is good. They have enough of a beer variety to cover most people's tastes. I see that a lot of other people's reviews talk about slow service so I hope that the word gets back to management and they speed things up, because i like this place. read more

Hubby had a beer and he liked it a lot. I asked for Pinot Grigio and they were out. Really? Hubby ordered southwest cheese steak - it was really good. I ordered the daily special cream of crab soup (1:00 pm) and they were out of it. Ended up with crab dip with tortilla chips and fried pita slices. The pita was amazing. Hubby's seasoned fries were also delicious. read more

I was impressed! The atmosphere was perfect for a smaller brewpub. The food was on par. I had a burger with cheddar and BBQ sauce (my fav) and fries. And the beer...ah, the beer! I had the Oktoberfest, and I seriously think it was the best of that style that I've ever had (too bad it's seasonal). It had a subtle spice which made it perfect. Beers are $4.50 / pint, but during Happy Hour(s) from 4-6, they are $3.50. A sampler of all 4 house beers is $5.50, which is a pretty good value. They also have growlers. I could get to be a regular here very fast. Also, I am very glad to see this type of an establishment in York - we need more! read more

Mudhook Brewing Company - Great atmosphere - perfect for a brewpub - American Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

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Server was nice but didn't know much about the food. Not how it was made what we in it or where it comes from. But she was very friendly and got the answers from the kitchen. Not local food fyi. Salad that I ate was on the horrid side. Clearly from a bag and the meat was so spicy it was unpalatable. I believe it was a spicy chicken. I can handle my heart in food this was beyond what a normal mouth can take. Two of the people got a Shepard's pie which had a complete lack of flavor. The final two people in our group for the fish and chips and said it was amazing crisp and flaky. The beer drinkers in the group suits the beer was sub par. Long and short this group will not be back, but if you go get the fish and chips. read more

When we arrived for dinner, we chose a table and were given menus -- but when the waitress came to take our order, we were told we couldn't order from them. They were only serving their "late night" menu - a 4x6 card in the table with, at most, 8 choices. Not sure why they gave us the menus at all. So instead of a proper sandwich we had to eat chicken wings and cheese fries. Also - Blue cheese & celery with wings are an extra charge. Wth? These are both a standard part of a wings dish. - The "cheese" on the fries wasn't real cheese, but nacho cheese sauce. The fries themselves were salty and overseasoned. Finally, the live music, which was just two guys with guitars, was overamplified to the point that my companion and I couldn't hear ourselves talk. In short, the only recommendation for Mudhook is that there's no smoking. Nevertheless, if I'm ever back in York I'll take my chances somewhere else. read more

We went on a Sunday for lunch. The service was terrible. Our waitress did not refill waters, our fries came out 30 minutes after the rest of our food and we had to flag her down for the check. The owner was present and sitting at the bar with other customers and had those individuals ordering things that were not on the menu. The food was sub-par and the beer tasted like it has been watered down. Overall a disappointing experience. read more

Great beer - great service and good food. Limited menu but you can find something to satisfy your appetite - great space - attached to farmers market so plan accordingly during the day - parking is Street and metered but seems like not an issue - we like the Irish red ale. We will be back. read more

Decent microbrews, friendly staff, and good Happy Hour deals. No complaints. Will be returning. read more

Mudhook Brewing Company - Market Plate appetizer. The honey mustard and cheeses were really good. - American Near Me - York, Pennsylvania

Great beer, great burgers. Love the outside atmosphere. My kids are always welcome and love to play in the sand in August. Wonderful spot in York City. read more

Hard to give a review after only going 2 times , but I have to say this place speaks to me. I am after all a fisherman and the nautical vibe at the bar and the tranquil outdoor seating are most comforting. I had the Thursday hogwing special each time with maibach once and saison beer the other. They are a great combo. The service was fast and friendly and the staff was very attentive. I will definitely be back ! read more

This restaurant was amazing! The service was great! We had a server named Abby and she was awesome! Loved the food!!

This place is a little bit hard to find. It's on the side of the market and you have to pay for parking. Considering this is York, the flight is quite pricey. $12 for the standard flight of 5 pours. We've gotten 6 pours for $6-7 in LA. Beer was ok but not strong and not 100% as advertised. The berry beer was not fruity at all. Service was fine. Food is not a strength. Ordered 2 rare burgers and they came out well done with wonky toppings. Mac and cheese tasted grainy and not very cheesy. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. read more

Went to mudhook yesterday because I heard they were dog friendly. I called just to make sure and they said yes on the sand under the umbrellas. When I got there with my lab it started to pour. The owner and waitress let us onto their patio which is covered because no one was sitting out there. Our waitress was fantastic, she brought my dog bowls of water. Our waitress went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed! Definitely will be going back to Mudhook with my dog! read more

The beers were just okay; not up to the standards of other micro-breweries we've been to in Kutztown and Slippery Rock. They absolutely need to up their food game if they want to stay in business. For starters, putting everything in baskets is a bad idea, especially the loaded nachos (what a mess!). While you're upping your food game, find a new source for your soups -- turkey in any form has no place in chili, whether you're going to be serving it with beer or not. The ambiance could use some work as well. Music from the 90's blasting across hardwood floors and tables made conversation difficult, if not impossible. Some corrections will need to be made before I would consider taking anyone there again. read more

It's an "eh" kind of place. The majority of the time we have been there our servers have been unfriendly. The food is ok. I can't speak for the beer, but the people that I have been with have always found something they like. I'd go back, but it will never be my first choice. read more

We have a great time every time we go for Sunday brunch. The atmosphere is awesome and our server/bartender is freakin awesome and makes the best drinks EVER read more

First and last time here. The staff was not adhering to any of the PA Covid 19 laws. They all technically were wearing masks, but not a single one was wearing them correctly. All staff had the masks on under their nose or under their chin - none were covering both mouth and nose as required. VERY unsafe!!!! No gloves either. Beer was so so. read more

I stopped in for a pint, no more no less. I asked a few questions and one thing stood out that I was unsure of - the pricing. I asked why the prices were what they are since other establishments seem to sell their beer at a more reasonable price and was told I was being argumentative. I thought it was a fair question why a screw top 64oz growler filled with beer is $24.95 and the refill is 18 since that was what I asked, but it must be a sore subject. I think the mug club idea is not necessarily bad considering you get a few more ounces per serving, a shirt and growler but at $50 it is a bit spendy. I had my pint and moved on. The rest of the crew besides the person I mentioned were friendly and gave me good information about the place so I will basically keep the score even since I was given a 'taste' of an ounce or two of the other tapped offerings. The menu seems simple, yet also pricey since they are selling hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches with some other appetizers like wings, loaded fries etc. The burger is $8 and 1 lb hot dog with toppings is $4.50 so you get the idea. The selection and quality could be better -4 beers that are just a notch above ordinary. I think most brewpubs have more than 4 standards these days, I understand they are just starting out and will have rotating seasonals, but it is your basic -Pale, Irish red, Amber ale and stout line-up which everyone can find at Rock bottom, it just lacks imagination and seems to cater to those who just want what is familiar. I am all for local business when it enhances the market, but I kind of felt let down especially after they promoted themselves as 'an anchor to the downtown marketplace' I see a lot of creativity from local business in York, but this spirit is lacking in Mudhook. The beer is a bit pricey considering you aren't getting a unique offering and the atmosphere alone is not enough to bring me back. I hope the reconsider either the product or the pricing to keep in line with what the market has established. The place could have potential if they choose to accept feedback, but as it is being the new place on the block is not enough to bring me back. I would love to support local business and I would like to see them succeed so I will check back in a couple months to find out how things are going. read more

I was so excited to go try the food here. Got there ordered beer and our food, we got our beer and app but an hour later, our entrée still had not come out. Even a family of 5 came in after we did and they had got their food within 15 minutes from when they ordered. When I asked the waitress for our bill for the stuff we did get she said they were super busy, and the funny part was they actually weren't super busy. So after I had said something she goes over and types in our order she comes back over and says it will be out in 2 minutes, I wasn't waiting another 2 minutes when it should have been out 20 minutes ago I just want my bill and then I had to go find someone to pay the bill. So I said to someone else how poor everything was and even the other lady excuse was that she was new and it's super busy. read more

I think this is a great addition to York and has a great location. However with that said I have had better. From the beer selection I enjoyed the Steam Ale the most. The beers lacked body and were still good but I have had much better homebrews. The food was ok as well nothing that really knocked my socks off. Service could have been better and from watching he servers I don't think they have much knowledge of brew pub style beer. Water should be at the table when it comes to craft beers, thats just a given. I had to remind our waitress twice to bring us our water. I will give it a little time and give them a try again. I'm hoping for better results next time. read more

This was our first and likely last time at Mudhook. We ordered salads, beer and the chips appetizer. The salads came out with more greasy finger prints on the plastic plates than iceburg lettuce. Uninspired. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Sawthis place when cavorting around town and took two Yorkers with me to check it out. It's nice to have a another selection near the square to enjoy. Had the amber ale and chips and salsa as we were just bar cruising. Would have tried the 5 flavor sampler but was with friends. The ale was refreshing but the salsa was unlike any I've had. Let's just say the chef has never been near Mexico y no comprendes' espanol. They wouldn't let us on the patio because of a group which only occupied one end. Overall an ok place for one stop of a multiple bar journey downtown. read more

This was our first stop on a craft beer whirlwind weekend visit, and it set a nice tone for our trip. The staff was very friendly, and we loved the communal style table down the middle of the room. We had a fruit/cheese plate to snack on with our two flights of beer. The plate was okay, but the beer was better. The Deep Sea Stout was my favorite :-) Definitely worth a visit if you're seeking local beer in York! read more

Good people, decent place, great location right next to the market, but the food is not so great.

I enjoy all of the beers at Mudhook and am looking forward to trying their Oktoberfest! The stout isn't a traditional stout but it's a refreshing change from Guiness. Other than that I've tried many beers I enjoyed the Fiesta Night and I would have to say that I thought the salsa was delicious (however when making salsa or guac at home I pour in the garlic so I never even noticed it!). I also enjoyed the fried fish sandwich although I could have done without the bread so I'd recommend making an entree portion. Since they have adjusted the growler prices and added a happy hour I found the prices extremely reasonable. The burger isn't your average fast food burger and allows you to personalize your choice so at $8 I think that's about an average price. The beer, even at their regular price of 4.50 is comparable to beers at other brew pubs I have been to - I would say 5.00 seems to be the average. As for children, I took in my kids and they loved it. Mudhook offers a children's menu and now have plastic cups. They also had crayons and coloring books to keep the kids occupied. As you can probably tell from my post, I'm a returning customer to Mudhook and plan to return again in the very near future! It's a great addition to downtown York! read more

Went to the Mudhook for the first time yesterday, and it was awesome! The beer was great! I tried a flight of 3 (red, hefeweizen, and a breakfast stout), and I went with the stout. It was one of the best stout's I have ever had! Delicious and smooth with a perfect chocolate smell and coffee taste! Loved it! We also tried some apps and shared a grilled chicken sandwich with the mudhook toppings, it was awesome! The atmosphere is awesome and the patio is great for enjoying some beer and fresh air. We will definitely be back! read more

This is really a great place. Super friendly staff very good food and great beer brewed on site. I travel a lot for business and use Yelp to help me find places to go and I definitely was not let down. Can't wait to get back to York to be able to come back again. read more

Great new brewery to the York area. Just about 1.5 yrs old when we stopped in. Only tried their beers. IMO great brewing for such a young brewery. Looking forward to making regular visits when we're in the area. read more

Got the sampler paddle with all their beers; all were drinkable, but none stood out as something I'd look forward to ordering a full pint. Lots of options on the menu for non-meat eaters; all their burgers can be ordered with a black bean paddy. OK, maybe a variety of bean burgers is not exactly a lot of options or creative now that I think of it... However, hubby was very happy with bean burger with BBQ sauce. I got the special of the evening, pumpkin ravioli with a tomato based sauce with crab. It was delicious considering the predominate flavor was sweet with a side of sweet; it was more like a desert. Live music sounded like the real thing; he had some techno assistance (kinda karaoke-like). read more

Stopped in tonight for a couple beers and dinner, not expecting a pub crawl, but here I am. The beer is really good and the food is fantastic. Had the Cottage Pie which was REALLY good. Cool little place and worth a stop. read more

My boyfriend and I absolutely love mud hook. It is our favorite place to relax, eat good food, and drink great beer and wine. The people are great and the atmosphere is always very happy. The owner is always there helping everyone out and staying involved. We have never had a bad experience and will be life long customers! read more

Great micro-brews. Brewed on site in the York Central Market. Awesome staff and great food.

Very prompt service at the bar. Appetizer came with the dinner instead of ahead of time. My husband had the beef burger with frits and the chicken breast with mushrooms and onions. Both were delicious. read more