Came here very early since you can usually never get in without a wait. Ordered the nachos for two but it could have fed 4. Very yummy. Husband got the etoufee. Delicious. I got the fish and chips. Good portion size. Fresh fish. Fries were nice and hot. Very satisfied! Happy we were able to come right in and sit. Great beer selection of course as that is what they are known for. read more

Solid food, great beer, beautiful view from an outside tent. Great service, and a fun kids' menu. We enjoyed a great meal in a socially distanced environment - they really thought it all through. read more

Chicken and scallops were good. Didn't try any of the drinks, but the view is nice. Waitress was very sweet.

I ordered a take out salad over the phone after looking at the menu online. What I got was a smaller salad with a tiny piece of chicken, and the price was $3.00 more than it was online. Be sure to check your bill before leaving. Maybe that's how they scam you because they know most people coming here are on vacation! Not impressed. read more

The wings are variable. First time they were massively disappointing and the second time they were still not great, but much much better. People, who are not me, really like this place. It's a very loud, very white crowd. The bartenders, unless you're a known quantity, take forever to flag. Maybe bring a sign? The floor staff are great, however. Expect a long wait for food. There's usually a good beer or two on the list. It's sort of like a holdover indie cracker barrel for yelling people. If you're a country person who doesn't listen to country, likes old skis, waiting and beer, you'll like this place. read more

This place is a legend in the Berkshires. Everyone goes for the Beer and Wings! I went for the first time in years last week and it was pretty good! We arrived at noon and were seated ASAP! Our waitress was super helpful in helping us get some beer cards started! We tried the original wings- awesome and spicy! And potato skins! Overall the food was good, atmosphere was good and service was great! We will be back! read more

I want to love this place but the food really needs to be upgraded. Good beer selection and nice people.

Welp, anyone from this area knows the typical quality of experience you get when you go to "The Forge" for some Buph and Beer. However, this trip has cemented the fact that I will never step foot in this place again. Here's the deal: Upon arrival - we had a large group and they accommodated - painstakingly slow.......... I mean like place one menu, think, place one menu, think and all the while we are standing there in the middle of the restaurant blocking people and looking somewhat silly. My big problem with that is, when we tried to sit after most of the menus were placed, the woman who was setting the table copped an attitude with us. Oh - I am sorry - we only are trying to get out of the way of the rest of customers and after all, we are customers right? The waitress came over and she seemed nice, but man - she could not get the orders right to save her life. She brought the drinks over and basically was like who got this? pass it down.... who got this? pass it down, etc. Same with the meals - she delivered my French Onion Soup to the wrong person, three... times.... During the meal I hear an loud conversation behind us of a very pretentious and superficial nature.. turns out - its the owner. self explanatory on that one. They dont split bills - so when it came time to pay - I walked the server through the process of what goes on what card.. we didn't trust her after that - see the ordering process above. The food quality was ok, but not worth it if I am going to receive less than stellar service. We won't be back. Should have just went to patricks. read more

I thought about writing a terrible review to encourage you not to go and keep this place a secret... The Forge is absolutely the best place to go for wings and beer. With an unparalleled selection of draft and bottled beers, it's the hangout for tourists from Jiminy, locals from a large surrounding radius, and college kids from BMC and Williams. On a Friday or Saturday night, the place is always packed. However, show up on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, and you'll surely get a table right away, even if you have a large group (say eight or so). I'm a local regular. My friends and I go for both the beer and the wings. In fact, I've never been there and not eaten wings. I recommend the Dean's original (though I'm not sure they're listed as such on the menu anymore). There are different schools of thought on this point, but never fear, you can always order half and half if you're torn between two options. A dozen will easily put you into a food induced coma, though I often pair it with a salad and take some home afterwards. The salad bar is fantastic, mostly because of the sweet corn mixture always on hand and the variety of toppings. If you plan to go often (which you should!) consider registering for a beer card-- it's easy... drink fifty different beers in a year and you get a mug with your name on it. After that, you're charged mug prices for your beers. Do it again, you get another mug. Do it again, you get another mug. After some number of cards, you get your name on the wall. There are further incentives to keep going after that too... Finally, the waitstaff is FANTASTIC. They are mostly young, attractive ladies, who always have a smile on. When I was there last week, our waitress was soooo wonderful-- I had just had my wisdom teeth out and she was great about figuring out what I could eat without hurting myself! Furthermore, she told us that she has upwards of 20 beer cards and comes in on her days off to eat there; that must mean it's good! ONE CAVEAT: The Forge only accepts three forms of payment, so make sure to bring cash if you are in a large party. They won't do separate checks. read more

I don't get it... all these stars made me go here, as well as seeing a full parking lot most the times I passed while I was camping down the street. I think the "standards"bar is set way too low in this region. I was so looking forward to all the good things I read. What a crock of poo poo. The bartender made no bones about letting you know how overwhelmed she was (I arrived 30 mins after they opened for lunch on a Tues) with her looks and sighs. I like to chat up a quick minute of small talk to gauge personalities. There was none of that. Strictly clinical business questions only. I ordered a dozen wings and a Forge burger medium/ well and my companion ordered the Etouffee. 45 minutes later the wings arrive. They are way over cooked, dry and crunchy (everyone knows a good wing has a crisp skin not hard and crunchy and juicy,tender meat) and barely any signs of the sauce, I had to literally rub each one around the plate each time to try to scrape up some flavor. What a disappointment. Sure enough our entrees are served while we are still eating our appetizers. (I hate that). My burger was rare in the middle, not medium/well as asked. I just ate what I could stomach around the edges as I didn't have another hour to spare to send it back. The Etouffee my partner said was not real Etoufee but a bunch of things thrown in a brown gravy. I'll take her word for it because it looked like chunky diarrhea to me.. I wasn't tasting it Etou-no-way! Now note this whole time bartenders are moving back and forth in front of us and not even eye contact with us. I did like the feel and decor of it , but but for the prices they charged for sub-par food, it's not enough to get me to return. What a shame. I had real high hopes for this one. And yes I agree with Mitchell H., yelpers let me down on this one as well. read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - Their version of medium/well. (shaking my head) - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

This was my first time here. We are with friends for a getaway. I have good and so so things to say. Some of us had the French onion soup. It was good. Another had the chili didn't really care for it. A few of us had the wings. Very good. Everyone else enjoyed what they had. But to be honest wasn't great. It was just ok. We sat in the back half of the restaurant. I really must say the tables are way too crowded when you have to get up and down for other people to get in and out is at their table it's annoying customers want to feel comfortable and relaxed not having to worry about getting up and down for other tables so they can get into their table or leave from their table. read more

DELICIOUS WINGS. My husband I tried the old forge hot wings and they were perfectly crispy and tasty. The sauce was even more flavorful than your normal Frank's Red Hot sauce. There was something extra tangy making them extra scrumptious. Good bleu cheese too, nice and garlicky. I was NOT impressed with their nachos for two even though they are acclaimed by others. Grocery store tortilla chips, old tomatoes, sad ground beef, canned olives and cheese I can't even remember (not enough cheese/not super tasty.) Because of this experience I've decided to steer clear of northeast tex-mex offerings. Better to be safe than sorry. Thanks, Old Forge. There is PLENTY to drink at this place. It boasts as having over 100 beer offerings (drafts and bottles). A tasty draft from Uinta brewery ran us $7. Worth it for the price, I'm not sure. But it was refreshing and the draft had some great foam. Ambiance was very unique! The restaurant was packed with regulars on a Sunday afternoon. When you walk in you're in a small room with signs posting "wait to be seated." I hated that there was no hostess. We awkwardly waited wondering if anyone was going to welcome us. Bothersome for me as a newcomer. But someone came...eventually. There's beer memorabilia all over the dark wooden walls and ceilings. It felt like we were in a barn.Someone called it "revolutionary style." I'd stop by again for the wings! Wings are my weakness. And who doesn't love lots of beer options... read more

Probably some of the best wings I've ever had. This bar is a true gem - off the main road, carved into the side of rocky crevice and dark n' divey inside. It's really the perfect place to finish off a day of skiing; the smell of a wood burning fire and the bar brimming with old memorabilia will send you back to carefree days when all you had to worry about was taking that basket weaving final online and when you were taking laundry home to mom. If you enjoy something a little different, try the Buff Orpington wings. Named after a yellow chicken breed, I didn't understand the reference until I left the dark dining room and went to the bathroom, where I freaked out over the intense yellow color of my fingernails. And my face. And my hands. But by golly, it was worth it. The wings were a spicy marriage of cumin, turmeric and maybe a hint of something sweeter like honey. They weren't hot by any means, but they had enough flavor to keep me going back for more. They were also cooked perfectly, on the crispier side, so that the outside crunch was the perfect crust to seal in the moisture of the chicken. We also tried the Forge Burger with American cheese and bacon. It was cooked exactly medium rare and totally delicious. Both these dishes hit the spot and send us back to our cabin feeling totally satisfied. With a couple of excellent craft porters and stouts to wash down the wonderful pub food, this place will be a Sure Thing the next time we're in the Berkshires. read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - The well-worth-it damage to my nails of the Buff Orpington wings. - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

Where to begin..... I've been eating here for years and I do mean years.... and the quality of the food has just gotten worse as time has gone on. That being said today was the straw that broke the camels back for me. After messing up my order and then willingly admitting it when I got there to pick it up I happened to look at the receipt when I got home and to my surprise there was a $2.50 charge for "To Go" and normally I wouldn't be pissed but when we're left with no other option to get "To Go" because of the current situation going on in the world right now. I find it WILDLY distasteful especially for a business that is now currently struggling and without customers like me wouldn't be open and even more so someone who's been going there for years. But today is the day they lose my business and for good. read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - Receipt - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

Four stars for the chicken wings!! We had the sweet and spicy wings and it has a Curry catchup type of flavor that was really phenomenal. They have a massive beer selection and also some pretty good hard ciders too. We tried a few other things on the menu but it just didn't seem that great to me there's a lot of fried food. But like I said the wings were finger lickin good- apparently they've one lots of awards for their wings and I can believe it they were cooked to perfection and rave rave rave about the wings!!! read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

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This place is an absolute STAPLE to central Berkshire county. Their beer selection is probably the biggest in New England. This is the kind of place that does beer cards and mugs too! They have a rotating tap of probably 10-20 beers and over 100 bottled beers too! The interior has a lot of character; covered in beer cards, mugs, pictures, local sports teams and skiing items. There's two TVs at the bar for sports, but this place is more about the people around you than watching tv. The wings at this place are outstanding (I went to college out near buffalo) and definitely comparable to real Buffalo wings. They're done right. Crunchy outside, hot moist middle and the sauces are outstanding! For you salad lovers, there's a salad bar here too! The only downside to this place is the fact that there's always a wait. But that, to me, means that this place is just awesome if it's always that busy. Plus the owner always walks around and makes sure every table is happy! Also, waiting for your table is kinda part of the experience. Go to the bar and grab a beer and chat with the people next to you! I've been going here since I was a child. After a long day skiing or on Thursday nights with my parents, it's always awesome. Locals and tourists alike frequent this place and it's somewhere my friends always want to come back to when they visit. Thanks Olde Forge for being awesome and not changing over the years :) read more

Great place to eat after a day of skiing nearby! The restaurant was busy around 7 when we arrived but we only waited about 10 min for a table for two. The French onion soup looked and tasted amazing as well as the wings. Portions are generous - we opted for the half size for nachos after a warning from the waitress about the size and we were really glad that we took her suggestion. Even the half size was too much for us ontop of the other food we ordered. Wings are really great! And do-able if you can't really handle spicy foods (I can't) There is also an extensive beer collection - we were overwhelmed so the waitress helped us pick. The staff are friendly and attentive and service overall is quick and efficient. The parking lot is kinda a dirt lock so expect your shoes to get a little dirty if it snowed or rained! read more

So if you find yourself way out on in the not so wild western parts of Massachusetts you will probably end up hungry and sober at some point and you will be looking for a bar. Imagine yourself being down hiking Mt. Greylock or done skiing for the day at Jiminy Peak. Well, get in your car and get ready for some very careful drinking and driving and head to the Olde Forge. Hands down, way, way, down - the best beer geek bar but I've been to in a long time. I counted well over a hundred bottles on hand and there were about 10 taps up and running. The food menu was pretty decent, and I defaulted to the wings per everybody's suggestion at the bar and I was not disappointed. read more

We arrived to a packed house and a thirty minute wait. On the one hand if a place has that long of a wait on a Thursday night then it must be ok. On the other hand, we were frickin' hungry. That minor annoyance was quickly forgotten when we noticed that they have Southern Tier Pumking, one of my favorite beers, on tap. Luckily this place has a pretty decent beer selection because that was enough to cover for the slow service and adequette food. The service can probably be chalked up to it being so busy on a weekday, but our food really didn't strike us as anything special. Not being from the area, I don't know what else Pittsfield has to offer, but I do know that we passed quite a few places to eat here based on the solid reviews and we weren't all that impressed. read more

I really don't understand all the rave reviews. The food was mediocre at best. Salad bar was a joke and totally picked over. There are no tomatoes on the salad bar? We were told we have to ask our server for Tomatoes . I assume this is to cut costs. I agree with previous review that the wings were way over cooked and dry. Fish and chips were good but nothing great. Weird check in process . We were told 35 minutes and we waited an hour. When we asked for an update after 45 mins we were told they don't update!!! Very weird, won't be back. read more

We were on vacation here from Virginia and saw this place on Yelp and it looked like a winner according to the ratings Usually the ratings are accurate but in this case this place was way overrated for sure! I am not a beer drinker and this place seemed to be great at beer but not at the food! The salad bar was small but very good! The salad bar was the best part of the meal! Had nachos for two and was average at best! The dish was pretty plain and needed more seasoning for sure! Where's the Beef???? Because it was very little on the nachos??? My son had ribs and they were terrible! Maybe these ribs are the way they are cooked in the north but never had ribs taste this bad in my life Ribs were way over blacken/burnt and were dry with no flavor! This place should come to Virginia to learn how to cook ribs that taste great! Another member of my party had fish and chips and that looked good and tasted good! Another had a burger and that was also good! Service was so-so at best! Took forever and they could not keep beverages full! Also they charge (full price each glass) for refills which crazy! If you like beer then you should be good here but if you just want food I would look elsewhere! Will not be back this week read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - Cool ski lift outside under the deck - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

After I tweeted about the fab wings at another Berkshire establishment, somebody messaged me a heads up about the Old Forge, so of course, we headed over there one Saturday night (around 6ish), and OMG - what a fright. The place was jam packed! At least 30 people were waiting to be seated. Seems like a mix of locals and tourists (since it's near Mt. Greylock & Jimney Peak). We left & pledged to return at an off peak hour - at noon (opening time) on a Saturday. We've been to the Old Forge three times since. First time, we tried the hot wings. They were quite hot, meaty and tasty, but not really worth a special trip. We also tried their burgers b/c someone told us they had the best burger around - can't say I agree. It was a typical bar burger, nothing special, maybe even a bit overcooked. Fries were ehh. We were ready to write off the Old Forge as a crowded tourist trap and not worth a return visit when the bartender at our other fav (Berkshire) wing establishment told us we didn't order the right wings at Old Forge - we needed to get the "Buff Orpington" wings. OK, so we returned and have to say "Wow" - they were amazing! The sauce has somewhat of a curry flavor with orange peel and I don't know what else, but it's not hot or spicy, just sweet and a bit savory. Now I know why they win all the contests. If you go, keep in mind the wings take 20 min to cook. We also ordered French Onion soup which was very tasty. Gooey cheese in a flavorful, oniony packed broth. Perfect for a chilly day. The Buff Orpington wings were so great that we returned a week later, having not been able to get them off our minds. We sat on the sun filled outside patio and it was bliss once again. This time we also tried their mussels - very tasty, in a garlicky butter sauce with two nice wedges of yummy garlic bread. If you like beer, the Old Forge has a ton of beer selections (300ish). I'm not a beer drinker but they have a great draft Saranac Root Beer. So, the Old Forge is a go - just don't go at peak dinnertime or you will have a looonnnggg wait. read more

This place is great as far as character and being a good local spot for beer and food. Unfortunately, the bartender we had was rude and seemed like we were bothering him, anytime we needed a drink or to order. He was not helpful with the menu and when I ordered he made a rude comment about not being able to hear and walked away. Sadly, this place is an area gem with bad service. read more

Definitely not giving this place 5 stars for the food, although the food is good - just nothing extraordinary. I love this place because it's unique and screams "Berkshires" to me. Old, cozy, comforting. The French onion soup was exactly what I needed after a not-so-great day. They also have the most amazing selection of beer available. It's really unbelievable - if you love beer, you must check this place out. read more

We were in Lanesborough picking blueberries and stopped here for lunch since it was so close. The fish and chips were delicious. I was surprised to get such good fish and chips since this wasn't a seafood place. The Loaded Nachos for 2 left a lot to be desired. Oh well. Can't win them all. read more

I read the reviews before coming here and so my expectations were pretty low... The reviews complaining about the salad are pretty overblown. It's a pretty basic salad bar and considering it's less than $10, seems fair to me. We had the Étouffée and French Onion soup, both were excellent. Étouffée came with a salad bar, sufficient for us. It was our first time to the Berkshires and we'd definitely stop by again. Atmosphere was great, waitstaff was friendly, food and drink were great. read more

For a beer and wing connoisseur, this is as good as it gets. Seriously! I didn't count all the beers, but there were at least 5-6 pages of them - in small print! If you can't find a beer here...fuggeddaboutit! I found a great cider from Wash State - Samuel Smith. So crisp and refreshing....I need to find this here in RI....like now! Hubby had a wheat beer that I couldn't even begin to spell. Great selection (but I may have already mentioned that?!!). Oh yeah, they have good food too :-) I'm from near Buffalo originally so I know good wings. And these were the real deal. Huge, crispy, and I tried the house sauce and it was fantastic. Spicy with just a hint of sweet. Hub had some mexican pizza that looked pretty good, but who cares? I was wallowing in my wings and cider.....good stuff! read more

Good food. Service took awhile but it was also packed in there the day I visited. The chicken pawn was overpriced but was one of the better ones I've tried. It was very dimly lit so it was kinda hard to see anything. read more

It was okay. It's kinda small. The atmosphere is pretty rustic and really cool, but not a fan of the wings too much

Best spot in Western MA for beer and wings. Beer selection is 2nd to none in the area and the wings are award winning! Staff is a lot of fun and very energetic. Busy 7 days a week here! Go once and go often. Start a beer card and finish 50 different beers in 1 year get a custom engraved mug. read more

Late June, too cold for the deck, but I recommend that option for the view. Pub casual inside, real caz-ual, But excellent service , plenty of beers, good choices too... reasonable wine pricing. Entrees looked great, the wings and the nachos flying out of the kitchen to other tables. Word was they were excellent. Split the mussels appetizer, Nice portion and well prepared. Nice sauce and two big chunks of garlic bread, The etouffe was also big enough to split. Spicy, and shrimp, chicken and sausage were all tasty. Pub rating B+. Just not gourmet level on the prep. Would go back as so many do, the parking lot was FULL! it is a bit pricey on the entrees, high teens and up dollar wise, Burger pricing was fair at $11. I would deem it old school done well. read more

Beer galore ! After my husband won Excellent in teaching at his high school, we received a gift card here since it's a restaurant we enjoy coming to a lot. The prices are affordable and the beer selection is insane. They offer over 200 both bottled and on tap ranging from ciders to IPAs and everything in between. The wings have won multiple awards and their appetizers and entrees are equally as delicious. The portions for appetizers are enough to make a meal out of. I usually get the butternut squash quesadilla but the sandwiches are stuffed and great too. They offer an unlimited salad bar for $7.50 too if that's your thing. Be forewarned...go earlier on weekends because you will be waiting! read more

Have never had a bad meal here. We almost always order French Onion Soup-which is very cheesy,and Orginal wings-which are crispy and juicy. There is something for everyone on this menu. The waitstaff is super friendly and helpful, and the owner is almost always on the floor. The beer list is the first thing you should look at since it will take you a good amount of time just to choose your drink. My favorite casual restaurant in the Berkshires. If you plan on going on the weekend be prepared to wait for at least 30 mins. They do not take reservations of call aheads. More than worth the wait read more

Wings. Get the wings. Have from salad from the salad bar to make it seem healthy. And, get the wings. The Old Forge is always crowded because the place is small. In the winter, it can be hard to get a seat. The floors creak and the rooms are dark. However, from the spring to the fall go to the back porch with the wondrous Berkshire mountains views. A large bar has an incredible selection of beers in bottle and on tap. (I cannot drink beer. But, the quality and variety is impressive.) read more

Not good. Nice rustic atmosphere. Beef on the nachos was a bit weird. My daughters had chili there last year and liked it. This year they got it again. They both had about a tablespoon and that was it. It was very very "thick" and completely over seasoned to the point of not being edible. I had a "honey Dijon chicken". When the dish arrived, based on the presentation alone I knew it wasn't going to be good. It looked like a piece of microwaved chicken doused in sauce. The "sauce" tasted like pure honey, and nearly covered everything on the plate. I had them wash off all the sauce - which they were happy to. My wife got a "pork medallions" in some sort of sauce. It was just a piece of pork, and not even the higher quality kind usually referred to as "medallions". It was raw and undercooked in the center, which she discovered and did not eat. read more

My Yelpers let me down. Maybe I was there on a bad night. Service was very slow. That may be on account of a new waitress, but definitely an unacceptable level. After 30 minutes for waiting for sodas, the waitress actually told me that she was waiting for them to be poured from the bar. Tip for ordering: Stick to bar food. Anything off the grill or out of the fryer should be ok. Don't get excited that there is a salad bar. It's a small salad station with all the ingredients to make a house salad except there were no tomatoes. ??? I thought the French onion soup would be safe, but boy was I wrong. First off, they call it French onion soup because you're supposed to use French Gruyere cheese. If you were supposed to use mozzarella cheese, maybe it would be called Italian onion soup. Second, the stock used for the soup tasted only like beef fat and no onion flavor. Total disaster. My wife and daughter ordered things they just shouldn't have. Fajitas and bolognese pasta. They got what they deserves for ordering anything not off the grill or out of the fryer. My son ordered a bone in steak special which was edible. My baby back ribs were pretty much dried out. Not terrible flavor though. I'm figuring that the people that rated it 5 stars are probably the same people that rated vacation village of the Berkshire's 5 stars. If we had an experienced waitress and stuck to the bar food, I can see how this place could get another star. read more

This place is a good go too, open late (we drive up from Westchester on Friday night's) great beer selections and great wings ... Nice stop after skiing to... The owner is a nice guy.. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant in the Berkshires. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, the wings are amazing and the beer selection is unparalleled. I've been going to the Forge for years and the staff is very friendly and typically knowledgeable of the many beers they offer (although sometimes newer bartenders aren't as well-versed). My only complaint is that the entres (save for the fish and chips and the burgers) are pretty lackluster at best. I only every get the wings, though and that is more than enough for me. read more

Fun atmosphere and an incredible beer selection. This place is a must for any beer lover. I only tried one food item, but it was good. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of menu options for vegetarians aside from the usual veggie burger. read more

Nice little place, pretty good food, above average beer selection, nice indoor pubby feel and a good back porch for those nice days. Not a go out of your way place, but a pretty good option if you're in the area. There's plenty of parking, and the servers were nice. read more