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    Protagonist Beer

    4.1 (131 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Beer Bar, Brewpubs
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    PROTAGONIST BEER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Stacey A.

    Food was delicious!! Pizza was HUMONGOUS! 7 of us and we didn't finish it. Saturday night vibe was laid back, family friendly. Liked the water station with water cups. Great for groups. Downfall which will impact if I return, parking situation isn't great. Parking on the street is hard to come by. Two lots on either side have a pay station that requires a minimum of 4 hours for $8.

    Gimli Oatmeal Stout (left) and the Queen Charlotte Pilsner (right).
    Candace R.

    Visited Protagonist during the LoSo Block Party (on Saturday) and had a great time soaking up the vibes. The space is big and inviting, and the moment we walked in, it smelled like amazing pizza. We had already eaten before arriving, but the scent alone convinced us to come back next time and try the food. My husband ordered the Queen Charlotte Pilsner, which was crisp, light, and had a nice hop kick. I went with the Gimli Oatmeal Stout, which was roasty, smooth, and totally enjoyable. The beers were served in plastic cups, but considering the Block Party crowd and people walking around with drinks, it made sense. We sat outside under the awning and enjoyed the cooler, cloudy weather. Plenty of seating, good energy, and even TVs outside, which was a nice touch. The overall atmosphere was relaxed and lively, lots of people enjoying themselves without it feeling too packed. We'll definitely be back and next time, we're grabbing that pizza too!

    Lando Calrissian Slice
    Gregory B.

    Friendly staff, solid beer, great pizza. The slices are big, about double your normal fast food pizza slice. A little cold, but I think I saw the "it's ready" text a few minutes late. Regardless, still great.

    Tommy Callahan Pizza
    Ian N.

    Tommy Callahan (4/5): Pretty typical meat lovers pizza. The crust was decent, and I liked the heavy corn meal texture. Homer Simpson (3/5): Waay too much rosemary on the chicken. Other than that, it was a pretty decent BBQ chicken pizza. *Fun, Ohio State bar! RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

    Jane Goodall
    Ashley F.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed Protagonist before! I lowkey love this brewery. They have some tasty beer and huge delicious pizza! Me and my bf came for a weekday dinner and had a blast. They allow doggos so we brought our good boy with us and he was able to hang with us outside at the tables. The area is so spacious and shaded. We ordered the Lando Calrissian and it was sublime and huge!!! We ate most of it there but had about 2 slices to take home and we definitely finished that the next day. The pizza was just as yummy reheated in the oven too! We also ordered the Jane Goodall dessert and it was HUGE. It was definitely for more than 2 people. It was very tasty, it's like their version of monkey bread. Highly recommend. I also loved the pineapple mango cider I had. Very light and refreshing. We will be back ASAP!

    Chelsea D.

    This is definitely a bengals fan friendly bar lol great time! Pizza was great! Servers were very helpful! I will return for game day with the ladies!

    Bob Marley (20")
    Michelle F.

    Grabbed a pizza and mocktails as we headed into the city to watch the sun go down and see the fireworks light up the sky all over the city. The service was amazing and my glittery mocktail cosmo hit the spot on such a hot day. Everything was wonderful, thank you for serving us so we didn't have to cook on 4th of July!

    Friday lunch special!
    Lauren K.

    The Friday Lunch special ($15) comes with a MASSIVE slice of pizza, solid sized salad (two options - I went with Cesar) and one drink. I chose a beer because I happened to have the day off. However, you could also choose a non-alcoholic bev like kombucha too! It is the perfect spot to bring family or friends from out of town for lunch before heading out for the rest of the afternoon. Staff was uh-mazing as usual! For my NJ transplants who might get this pizza reference - it's about the size of a boardwalk slice, think Sawmill in Seaside. Crispy thin (but not too thin) crust.

    Hummus
    Nishi S.

    Being a vegan was worried if there is anything we could have but glad to find some vegan options here. Food was good and ambience is amazing.

    Raquel S.

    Pros - more than just beer, street parking and a private lot, ample indoor and outdoor seating, close to other fun places, great lunch special on Thursday and Friday Cons - pizza is good (not amazing like I was hoping), hmmm that's the only con I can think of The pretzel was really good (so good that now I want to try making homemade pretzels). The pizza was fine. I'm not a beer drinker but my friend enjoyed his beer. You can order a 6 oz glass, 8 oz glass, or bottle of wine and the prices are pretty reasonable. The bottle is the most economical ($15 for a bottle of Pinot Grigio!)

    Maleficent Cocktail (front, purple drink)
    Catherine F.

    I ordered the Maleficent cocktail, which was refreshing and delicious. Additionally, I like how they host various themed events such as trivia. It's a great place to hang out at any afternoon, since they have a patio and the weather is getting warmer!

    Cheese Pizza
    Mike T.

    Amazing brewery/foodie spot where you can enjoy delicious beers and outstanding pizza. If you're with a group and feeling hungry, get the Harambe, a mash up of Monkey Bread with cheesy and dipping sauce. This place had a great outdoor space too for warmer days. Everything is served at the counter with buzzers. This was my second or third time, and definitely not my last!

    Patio
    Kevin C.

    Well... What a delight! Just needed a night out with a friend and wanted some beer. Thought we would try this new (to us) brewery. The beer was excellent. I tried the Hank, the Meryl, and the Dolly: all excellent. We tried the pizza of the month, which was the Dell Griffith. The pizza crust was excellent; overall, the pizza was good. I thought that the depth of flavor was a little lacking: the cheese sauce, and the macaroni and the chicken were not super flavorful; the sauce was the most flavorful thing on the pie. The atmosphere at this place was awesome. The first floor has a lot of space to sit and hang out, the second floor loft has some arcade games and has more great spaces to hang out or to host an event, it looks like they have a private dining room for events, and the patio is excellent to eat drink and hang out with your pets. The bartender was awesome and was very personable. The music selection was the perfect vibe. All in all, a great night out.

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    Very average beer, average pizza. The staff were very polite and attentive, but nothing else remarkable in any way.

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    Fun environment, HUGE slices of pizza, and tasty beer ! Can't go wrong here, will definitely come back!

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    Awsome beer!!! Better use of the space, then when broken spoke was in there. Looks more modern and added food too.

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    Absolute cool spot! Pizza was fantastic and atmosphere was fun. Right off 77 which ideal for us traveling through.

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    $16 for a single shot rail bourbon old fashioned with tip. Not worth it. Beers are good and priced like everywhere else.

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