Drifting Back to Lions Roar for Sure!…read more We ended the night at Lions Roar Brewing in Westfield and what a way to cap off an evening. The service was excellent -- friendly, attentive, and on point all night. The craft beer selection had some real creativity on tap. We were disappointed to hear the mango brew had run out -- that one sounded like a winner -- but the Mexican and lime brew more than made up for it. Bright, flavorful, and refreshing, it was a great pour that kept us coming back for more. But the real showstopper of the night? Drifting Back. This four-piece band was absolutely exceptional -- tight, talented, and packed with great tunes. They had the room in the palm of their hands all night. If you ever see them on the schedule here, don't miss it. A minor gripe about the sold-out mango brew aside, this was a fantastic night out at Lions Roar. We'll absolutely be back.

First time coming here and this is definitely a smaller brewery than I was expecting. Downside is…read morethere is paid parking or you can try to find parking in the residential area behind and walk the two blocks to the brewery The location itself has a small indoor area, this was taken by a private party. They also have a small covered beer garden out back. Prices on their beers were very reasonable and pours came in an assortment of sizes. We had two IPAs and both were different but good in their own way.

I truly love breweries and this is a great one!…read more I've been to hundreds of breweries all across the USA and New Jersey has some of the best ones. I've been wanting to come here for a while now but didn't get the chance to until last week. It's in a great location and the brewery itself is open and vibey as can be. We got there about an hour before closing so we didn't end up getting to listen to the music that was playing as they were packing up as we came. I hope we get there earlier next time as we love listening to live music as we sip excellent beers. The beers were spectacular. I had the Local IPA and my gf had the Sour City: POG. The server was very welcoming and friendly. There was probably 8-10 people there when we came and everyone was happy, smiling, and enjoying themselves and their beers. I look forward to coming back and trying more of your beers. Thanks ;)

They've shut down, the building is for lease. Too bad, with all the new apartments coming I guess…read morethey were too early to the game.

The service is great I love the ambiance there really is no food available. The beers are out of…read morethis world good. If you see a beer you like jump on it. They sell out quickly. To be honest I'm glad means they are doing good. Check them out

A great place to stop in and meet up with friends, family, or even have some alone time. Friendly…read morebartenders, great pours, and they even have outdoor seating where it's a bit quieter when families come in with the little cuties. It's extremely kid-friendly. The brewery is cozy and gives a warm and welcoming ambiance. While they don't serve food, they have no problem if you bring food and order yourself a beer or two, or three. Great location with free parking on the side of the building.

I rarely come to Summit without stopping in for a beer with my girlfriend…read more We happened to be in the area the other day as they were just opening so we stopped in and grabbed a couple beers and ate some complementary peanuts. This is one of my favorite breweries to kick back and relax. I love coming here when they have bands playing but we were here too early so we didn't get to enjoy that on said day. We ordered: Me - Gourd N Gecko (5 stars) GF- Mango Contango (5 Stars) My gf wanted the Blackberry Bonus but the keg was empty and the worker was going to change it but I said don't worry about it right now. Great place and always great service. See you soon :)

Service was great and everyone was very nice, just bad beer (in my opinion). We did two full…read moreflights and wondered if maybe the tap pipes hadn't been cleaned properly because they all had a very strange after taste.

Tall Oaks is situated on 5 acres of land in Farmingdale, NJ. It gives off winery vibes in that it…read morehas a ton of outdoor space with a variety of seating: high top tables, low top, Adirondack chairs around fire pits, a large pavilion next to a small outdoor bar... it's all quite beautiful and peaceful. The taproom, by contrast, is a fraction of the size of the outdoor space, but equally well decorated and chill. Several high top tables, a few seats at a small bar, a view of the brewing tanks... Most importantly the beer is excellent. My girlfriend and I stopped in on an early Friday afternoon in August and had a few 4 and 7 oz pours of different beers. Tall Oaks recently won a few awards in the inaugural New Jersey Brewers Cup, so we tried a few of their award winning beers, among others. My personal two favorites were the Cottage (English Session Ale on nitro) which won bronze in the European amber/dark lager category, and the Influencing Hope (hazy IPA) which won bronze in the hazy IPA category. One nitpicky thing: the tv displayed only part of the menu, and the full menu was printed on several stained and natty sheets of paper on clipboards. Didn't quite match the elegance elsewhere in the brewery. On top of the great vibes and great beer, there is ample parking, two immaculate bathrooms, friendly service and great people at the helm (Mike and Chelsey) who put real thought and pride into their beer and creating a space for the community. This is definitely one of the top breweries in NJ.

I have been to Tall Oaks 3 times now & have loved all my visits! They have a lot of outdoor seating…read moreoptions & a beautiful enclosed outdoor section which is great for private events! The staff is super nice & actually 2 of the employees joined our previous event & had fun! They always have so many fun events going on! Also love that they now took in Bradley Brew Project beers as well! The beers are good & the vibes are great!

What a great brewery. The new owner and staff is phenomenal. They really make you feel like you're…read moreat home the beers are great. I really can't wait till they have beer to go. The ambiance it typical taproom. That's not a bad thing by any means. I'll be back

Crazy big flavor variance. You don't find that at breweries anymore. Service was phenomenal…read more Brewmaster and owner are very down to earth! Highly recommend!

Came here yesterday for brunch with my friend. First time here. First, I want to commend the…read morewaitstaff Catherine. She is an absolute gem! Very, very helpful and my friend and I were kind of a pain as we were asking a lot of questions and I could not decided on what I wanted. The brunch menu is extensive and I wanted everything. I left her a 25% tip, but after I left I felt she deserved more. Speaking of tips, their suggested tip at bottom of receipt is based the check price after taxes. This is stated on the check... The drinks: We decided to start with drinks. My friend had the Moscow mule and I had the Bloody Mary. My bloody Mary was very good and strong and came with 3 huge olives. The olives tasted fresh. I've had weird tasting olives in other places. I liked it so much, I had another. Big mistake... My friend liked her Moscow Mule. The food: I had the turkey burger with bacon and avocado and truffle fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. It was not dry, but juicy without being under cooked. The bacon was perfect and the slices of avocado were fresh. My friend ordered the Ham Benedict. I didn't taste it but she said it was very good. The eggs looked perfectly done. That came with a side of potatoes. I think this will be my new brunch spot when I come to visit North Jersey. I recommend them.

Came there last night for the first time. Met some friends at the bar. The lady bartenders were…read moresurly, inattentive, and just plain mean. Not sure what's up, but these girls are clearly not happy to be there. Hospitality is not their specialty. In contrast, the guys offered kindness, smiles, and friendly banter. Same night, same time, same bar. When I inquired with the host staff, they exchanged knowing glances, smiled, and said, "We hear you." I'm going to guess I'm not the first person to render this opinion. It's a nice place, with a pleasant ambiance, but I don't know how long people will overlook this problem before deciding to stop coming.

Years ago I had a bad experience at this place and vowed to not return because of it. I was…read moresearching for a particular pale ale beer that is hard to find and I discovered they carry it. To my surprise, I had a much better experience this time. I called before going to confirm they had what I was looking for in stock. They had plenty! They appear to be under new ownership/management. I'll definitely be back!! They also have a great variety of wines and beers.

This is one of my favorite wine shops primarily due to the selection and price. They have a great…read moreselection while also not overwhelming: wine from all over the world. I also appreciate the staff recommendations and ratings, which are helpful to tasting new wines and finding those new gems. I find their prices are most often a notch under other wine/liquor stores (even wine.com), so I make a point of buying here, especially if I'm buying extra for guests or a gifts. If I ever need hard liquor, I would definitely buy at Wine Barrel - also excellent selection at the best prices.

10/18/25 (Update): Stopped in for dinner…read more Kira was our server and was wonderful! We started out with a "Bees Knees" and a beer. The Bees knees cocktail was really yummy! Entrees- We ordered grilled chicken on focaccia with disco fries and pickle. The sandwich was really tasty and the disco fries were hot and delish! Dessert- The Bananas Foster was a "total disappointment". I've had it before and this one was a total disaster. The few banana slices and flavors were totally suffocated with a block of ice cream and Rediwhip. We'll return, but will try another dessert.

I've been to this spot many times over the years. I was in the area recently and looking for a…read moredinner spot. I'm glad I stopped in. They have an array of German food, along with other options. I ordered the kielbasa. And, it was amazing! I would definitely order this again! I'm looking forward to trying more of their entrees. I recommend this spot if you're in the area. They have a large dining room, and a large bar area. If you're looking for a spacious bar with great food, I'd suggest stopping in!

This was my first time at the Beach Bee Meadery, as well as having mead and cider. Right when you…read morewalk-in, you are greeted with holiday decorations, as well as a wall with board games. Before I ordered, I asked the staff member for recommendations as this was my first time trying mead and cider. She was so helpful and gave many recommendations. I ordered a flight to ensure I was able to try a few different ones. I ordered the Blueberry Pomegranate Cider, 1780 Traditional Cider, Strawberry Rhubarb Mead, and the Key Lime Pie Mead. They all were delicious, however, my favorites were the Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Rhubarb ones. It was definitely a great experience!

I've had mead only once before, and I couldn't recall my experience. Being that an entire…read moreestablishment for it was so close to home, we came on a free Saturday. It was empty, save for another couple and a group of four. Their service was super friendly, and they have games inside that you can play. We opted to sit outside under the umbrellas, as it was nice outside. We decided to start off with a tasting of four, which was $15. It ended being enough for the two of us, as it was quite sweet. The coffee mead was a bit whiskey tasting and I wasn't a fan of the traditional, it had a mouthwash like aftertaste.