One of their annual events...Brave Brews: Celebrating Women in the Craft Beverage Field. A fun and enlightening event inspired by the Pink Boots Society. This is Auburn's kick-off to Women's History Month and tonight is the amazing Fire & Ice festival at Prison City. Special guests, fun events in Auburn and at Prison City Brewery all weekend. We sampled amazing beer and wine from women brewmasters, had lectures, good food, made new friends and learned a lot about women's role in prohibition and history. Thank you Dawn and Prison City to another wonderful kick-off to an amazing weekend. read more

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Absolutely love this spot, I was going to say especially in the summer, which is true, but they have events year round which are great. Awesome beer, great ambiance, the food is amazing when it's good, sometimes a little hit or miss but you're really there for the beer. The beertenders are always so friendly and willing to give recommendations. The parking is their biggest downfall, I wish they'd find a way to expand, even when there's parking further down the road, you typically get so muddy that it impacts your experience. It's usually crazy parking-wise when there's an event which unfortunately deters me some. read more

We've known Marc and Dawn the owners for years but have not had the chance to visit until yesterday. We met up with some friends from Philadelphia and Ithaca to grab a few beers and lunch. Although the food choices are mostly typical bar food (wings, flatbread pizza, giant pretzel) the two sandwiches they offer are tremendous. It was supposed to come with house made chips, but these seemed like typical crinkle cuts from a bag. Beer choices are wide and varied from IPAs, sours, Belgian style, pilsners, German wheats, etc.... A great place for happy hour! read more

First time coming here and had a great experience! Restaurant was super clean and staff was welcoming & friendly. Great selection of different beers to try. Food was great, all of it was hot and delicious. Tons of space for a bigger party. Also appreciated it was a family friendly place. Overall great experience, great beers, great food! read more

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Great local brewery with a fun concept. Really nice patio outside to enjoy the nice weather. I am told their beer was delicious. They had a lot of gluten free canned cocktails to choose from and they were very tasty. We also enjoyed some kettle corn while we enjoyed our drinks. They also have their own dog biscuits which I picked up for someone as a gift. Very friendly and helpful bartenders. read more

So here's the thing... this North St location of Prison City Brewing is great in terms of availability of different kinds of space (both inside and outside) and the beer options available. I love sitting by the fire pit with a cold fruited sour in the middle of the summer. The overall ambiance is just really enjoyable. But this isn't the Prison City-location to go to if you're also hoping to get some delicious pub food with your beer. In my experience at this location, it's mostly food trucks that provide the food (though they have a very limited menu available - including "Smoked Sundays" for smoked wings, or 12" pizza options), and the food trucks can be somewhat underwhelming (during my most recent visit, I ordered 2 pulled pork tacos from a truck that was serving and the tortillas seemed to be straight out of a package & were served with very little filling. I definitely could have made much better tacos at home and done so for much less money). On the bright side, this last visit was especially unique in that this location was holding a "small business Saturday"-style art & craft fair with a number of local vendors - some inside, some outside (photos included in my review are from this visit). While I wouldn't necessarily say the inside space is super conducive to having many vendors, it's certainly a nice idea. Maybe more of the vendors can be outside if this event continues? It'd be nice if they could have repurposed more of the outside lawn + patio, since they were otherwise fairly empty. A larger tend would have allowed for everything to feel a bit less crowded. Anyway, while I still prefer the State St location, they each have their own vibes. This North St. location is my fruited sour & fit pit-vibes location, and I'll be back for that. It's just not my default, and I wouldn't recommend visiting this particular spot if you're also in the mood to grab some food. It's a beer only-spot for me. read more

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Prison City Brewing in Auburn has a cool vibe and a solid beer selection, but overall, my experience was a bit mixed -- hence the 3-star rating. The place definitely has a fun, laid-back atmosphere, and it's clear they care about their craft. That said, the food was just okay. Nothing bad, but nothing that really stood out either. I was hoping for more given the hype. Service was friendly, but a little slow -- it took a while to get our food and drinks, even though it wasn't super busy when we were there. It's still a decent spot to hang out with friends and enjoy a few unique brews, and I'd probably give it another shot, especially for the beer. Just don't go in expecting a top-tier dining experience. read more

Consistent in their delivery of fabulous food and beverages. Th blood orange is very tasty as well as the lime. Poutine was a great appetizer, however the fried rice was the absolute best! read more

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I love this brewery has grown a lot over the last few years. Their food is very impressive and they have the best beer in central New York. You order your food outside at the food truck and you can order your beer inside. They have outdoor and indoor seating as well as games and it is a beautiful little area that they have. read more

Prison City Brewing - Chicken sandwich and fried pickles - Brewpubs Near Me - Auburn, New York

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We did not know there was 2 locations and we were headed out to the main one in the downtown area but the driver somehow ended up at this location. Big mistake! We encountered theee worst employee ever! We have never been here and so I asked the dirty blonde (didn't get her name) if there were servers for the outside area if we grabbed a table? Whoa! Her head almost spinned around like the exorcist while making all these facial expressions, stating absolutely not while shaking her head and rolling her eyes and then walked off to the side which looks like kitchen area, in a pouting manner! Even the brunette behind the counter looked at her in disbelief! Bad start, then we ordered food and drinks.. the drinks weren't bad but the food was! Ordered pretzels, a charcuterie board, nachos and smoked wings. The smoked wings were rubbery and lacked flavor and were dry. Nachos just had a tad bit of meat, a few peppers and some cheese (just soso). The board (claimed to come with pickled vegetables) but it was a tiny condiment container with onions and peppers and definitely dod not taste pickled, but the meats and cheeses were decent! As far as pretzels go; well their pretzels ‍ As we finished eating outside, the young lady with the horrible attitude earlier passed by with empty glasses left on table next to us. I said aloud oh look she is a server/ waitress jokingly (to break the ice with her a little) nope! She pouted and would not even look our way and just shook her head! Well to sum up; I wouldn't have even left this review but because of the employee I had to. I will not go here again (maybe you will have better experience at the other location ‍) but whoever runs this establishment should make sure their employees are representing the business in a good, friendly manner!! read more

Boyfriend: Let's go to Prison City Me: I don't like beer, do they even have food? The name is stupid. It's hot outside. WHYyyyyy???!!!? We arrive. Him: orders some dumb beer Me: *eats four orders of the best tacos I've ever eaten, blueberry lemonade alcoholic something, need to be lifted into car to go home* So... this place is allowed to carry on ;-) The outdoor seating is comfortable and they have shade tents. read more

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Large place with lots of different outdoor seating with brew-bag game and corn hole. Inside there is a walk up bar, seating and even lofted seating. Large windows inside gives a view into the brewery itself. Small snack menu inside including cheese and crackers and chips. Large beer selection, also have non beer canned options including cider, seltzers and craft canned cocktails from other breweries. Sometimes have live music. Dogs are allowed! read more

Prison City Brewing - Not the actual brewery but barn on the campus - Brewpubs Near Me - Auburn, New York

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Prison City Brewery North St is my the best thing that has happened in Auburn since I moved here over 20 years ago. Their beers are amazing and vary the spectrum from Crispy Boys of all flavored to Whams!!! Service is top notch and I always feel welcome and appreciated. The venue space in the yard is perfect for so much. Sunday Market with live performances from Luke Mock and others to Friday night concerts with the areas most popular bands. Even when I'm vacation, I don't like missing a Friday night here in the summer. read more

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I'm torn because I love the North Street location and the beer. The location is so nice for a summer night with tables, games and a fire pit outside. I tried both the Tangerine Wit and the Barrel Aged Wham Whams ... so good!! However.. the food was really disappointing. My son has been to the other location in downtown Auburn and raved about the food. This location has a food truck, which I usually like at a brewery, and my husband and I both ate cold dishes. I had the Tempeh Tacos. I was excited about them because I am vegan and sometimes it's hard to get vegan food in this area. They were cold with little filling. If they were hot and had some slaw on them it might have been a good dish. . My homemade tempeh tacos are so much better! My husband had the mac & cheese. Cold, congealed cheese on shells ..underwhelming to say the least. This was a waste of $20 in food and we left to eat at home because most places were closed at this point. The place was somewhat busy with bridal parties and a funk band but that's not an excuse for the bad food. I'm dying to try the other location because the menu looks great! . I may come back to this location for beer only and if there is a band. read more

Prison City Brewing - Tempeh tacos at North st location - Brewpubs Near Me - Auburn, New York

This brewery was a great addition to our trip. They have a huge selection of drafts and cans, and even have canned wines and cocktails. If you like IPAs, they have several for you to pick from. I don't have any complaints on any beers. I'm personally a fan of their Straight Outta Locash Porter; very smooth and just the right amount of chocolate hints. We hung out in one of the domes outside since we had our dogs with us. The inside is gorgeous and I can't wait to come back and see how this place revolves! read more

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Great outdoor venue. Has lots of space. Great selection of beers. The employees were all very friendly. I wish they had a larger selection of foods. We would have stayed here all day but needed dinner...so we went to their downtown location. read more

Best beer in upstate New York. Obviously try the mass Riot, the beer has won all kinds of awards for a reason. Both locations are great, but different. North street offers more of a beer only with entertainment while the downtown location is more of a pub style with food and great service.. I go to both. Whenever I desire to go out with the wife we almost always go to prison city. I would definitely recommend to anyone traveling through. read more

Great new spot! I was visiting the area for Easter weekend and we decided to visit this brewery. We sat in one of the "bubble tents" located outside. It was a cold and windy day but the tent kept us warm and one of the workers offered a heater as well. I have no complaints and enjoyed my time here! I will be visiting again when I'm in the area. Note: the outside area is dog friendly and there is plenty of parking! read more

Prison City Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Auburn, New York

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The overall atmosphere of the building and space is amazing...the selection of beers is varied, however, the staff with the exception of bartender was very unfriendly and not what one would expect from a microbrewery...I am a huge fan of their other location in downtown...and will be glad to support that establishment...won't go to this one again, not even for an event...they need to have the staff trained in hospitality and product knowledge... read more

Just come out and enjoy a great assortment of hand crafted beers. It's worth it. Brewtenders are great and knowledgeable. read more

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This is a great addition to their original location just down the road. They boast an excellent selection of beers, especially if you like IPAs, and it has a more modern brewery setting with a large outdoor beer garden compared to the pub. We will definitely be coming back. read more

The beers are quite good, haven't tried the food truck yet...just really turned off by the service. This past weekend, during an event, no less, I encountered one of the rudest bartenders - impatient, cut me off when I started asking a question about a beer (mind you, there was hardly anyone inside at the time) - She was pretty miserable. We had brought friends with us who hadn't been there before - but that will probably be the last time. It's too bad - if you have good beer and decent food, you really don't want staff that will make customers think twice about patronizing your place! read more

Awesome place to hang out and enjoy a beer on the sweet outdoor set up they have there. Taproom is awesome, plenty of space to sit inside and drink and peek at the brewing equipment. Tried the food truck and the brisket street tacos were bomb. Buddy got the chicken sliders they looked great too. If you haven't been here to try the food truck or just one of their beers you're missing out. read more

We just visited a Prison city Brewery on north street in Auburn NY. The beers that they brew are exceptional.The food options are delicious and they go excellent with the beers they offer.The space is inviting inside and out.This is a great place to be with friends.We can't wait to go back. read more

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Love this place, great beer and comfortable atmosphere. Just wish they still had original menu. The food truck food isn't that good. Tastes like it was prepared way ahead of time. Not fresh at all. Dry Mac and cheese and pulled pork was mushy and wet. Please bring back old inside menu...that pretzel with dips was amazing! read more