Great Barn beer smells like sweat and tastes like dogwater. Atmosphere is mid. I remembered the old Puck being a little better.

This is for the Great Barn beer garden outside... friends and I were doing a Septa brewery hopping trip. We did Artifact and Geronimo, and one friend mentioned this place as it was on the way back to the station. We sat, were told the two IPAs on the beer menu "kicked last night", and then the third beer I asked about also just kicked. Bartender said she was going to "check". We sat there trying to decide what to get, weren't really happy with any of the remaining options (all rated very low on Untappd for what it's worth), she never came back, and we didn't want to miss our train, so after about 10 minutes we left. Pathetic experience. Assuming this falls on Great Barn, not Puck itself so it's a shame I have to drag them down but I also wanted to vent about this. How do you not have backup kegs ready to go...on a weekend? Great Barn was already a sub-par brewery in my opinion anyway. read more

Puck - Disappointed thirsty customer - American Near Me - Doylestown, Pennsylvania

awesome BBQ and nice atmosphere outside to watch sports. Good Beer and cider on tap. read more

I was impressed with the layout and decor of PUC. Its a well put together place that would fit perfectly into Philly. They have a large outdoor patio & bar. There is another bar inside and they have a cool room downstairs also. I don't think the crowd that frequents Doylestown makes this place worth going to. I was there on a Friday night and the place was totally dead. If there is a band playing at Puck I'm sure you would be happy watching them there. If you're not going to see a band its not worth stopping by. read more

I have been involved in the original music business for 25 yrs. I have booked shows at some of the premier venues throught the 80's, 90's and 00's, along being a partner in a live music venue for 10+ years. I might be biased because they allow to do a monthly show there but the owners and staff are 100% about original music. The sound is amazing in this room. The music style is geared toward top level bands that have their music and songwriting together. So it's obvious tough to get in this room if you are band. They have a nice small menu and a great selection of beers and alcohol. the prices are a little high but it sets a standard of patrons and people who want to enjoy a night of music without annoying people doing shots or heckling a band because they are not playing a top 40 cover sound. If you are a music lover and want to discover some great bands I highly recommend Puck. read more

This is the toughest place in Doylestown to review. The reason why is that is so many different things on different days. We have danced on the porch all night to Irish Rock, listened to poets almost put us to sleep, enjoyed drinks on a perfect summer night with friends, and listened to some amazing local talent. We have dealt with both awesome and snobby staff. All-in-all this is a great place to take friends and out-of-towners for a different side of Doylestown and for a mixed bag of entertainment. read more

Puck me, these white waitresses and hostesses are cute n thick. Seriously, what's in the water over here in PA? The outdoor area is chill (there is shade if you are vein-y white) and the live music be on-point. The fried pickles aren't sliced up into flat pieces, but rather, cut length-wise. huh? why? They have live 20 different vodka brands. Yes, please. Its a dope spot to get daytime drizzzzunk. read more

- bartender: attentive. - space: downstairs band, upstairs lounge,outdoor dj/ brofest - bar snack selection: admirable, appropriate - scene: bros, hoes, middle agers Likely one of the best bars in town! read more

I've been to Puck a few nights in the past 2 years, and the bar tenders have always been perfectly friendly. I went this past Friday night, and while yes, it was busy, I had the rudest experience with a bartender ever. I was in the basement, trying to get a beer and 2 mixed shots. When the bartender finally came over, and I asked for 2 jolly rancher shots, she flat out said "No, I don't have time to make them". I have never had a bar tender say that she couldn't make me a shot based upon "not having time". If I'm a paying customer, and I've waited for my turn, and you know how to make the (relatively easy to make) shot, there is no reason to refuse me. I've been in lots of crowded bars and have gotten tons of silly mixed shots. This really left a bad impression on me, and my friends. I doubt we'll be going back unless there are no other options. read more

PUCK is okay. As others have indicated, it's rather pricey for what you get (small glasses, small plates), and it's difficult to claim the rather slow dessert and drink service is worth its $25 to $50 check average. However, I so enjoy their live music scene. The basement has a stage with a small seating area in the front and a full bar in the back. The entire space has a new feel to it and is kept very clean. It is a tad bit elite - I find it difficult to get in and pay the cover without feeling like a trespasser. The outdoor seating area and bar has a sound system which replays only local hits to pay tribute to the those bands who have played here in the recent past. No Q102 or other such nonsense. That's a good thing! 3 stars. read more

I was very excited when Puck was opening, since at the time, it would be the only non-smoking bar in Doylestown. Add great live music, and how could they go wrong? Well, the red velvet rope at the entrance really has to go. This is Doylestown, not NYC or LA. And the management has a "cooler than you" attitude (believe me, they aren't cooler than anyone). So the acoutics have improved since they opened, and it is a good place to see live music. They really don't encourage dancing, seems like they frown upon it. The bar selection is what you would expect and the service is decent. There is also an outdoor bar. So it IS a music venue. They have had some great musicians like Phil Roy, Daneilia Cotton, Al Stewart play. The website is pretty cool - sign up for the mailing list - if there are low ticket sales, they send out last minute email deals. Eat before you go, though. The food offerings include an assortment of "gourmet" hot dogs (they are cooked in a microwave), chicken fingers and a few wraps. Cheesy. I expected more from the former owners of Roosevelt's and Blue 52. And like the other reviewer pointed out, if you want a table, call ahead to reserve one. read more

My first impression of the venue was very good. Cool out door seating and trendy basement entrance. It was down hill from there. As a group of 7, we were seated seprately. Then when attempting to sit together the staff desided to confront members of our group who were simply saving our spot. Service was abismal. After a server dropped off the menu. We were not served until I approuched the front counter and asked for them to send a server to our table. This was after 30 minutes of trying to catch some staff member's eye. The food took an addition 15 minutes (for chips and cheese) and was mediocre at best. And definitely over priced. On several occations the staff approuched individuals in our party to intruct us that we were not following house rules. For future patrons here are the rules because they are not explained to you ahead of time and not obvious: 1. Once seated you are not to approuch the bar. 2. If you purchase a beverage outside you can not bring it inside. 3. When reentering the bar you must wait patently for some one to authorize your entrance.(that's even if there is no one there and you have a wrist band given with the $10 cover. ) Live entertainment was great. But my recommendation is you go else where to enjoy it. read more

Worst service... We spent 10min trying to wave down our young waitress, asked a bartender to send her, and when we got her (to ask for cutlery...as our food got cold) she looked irritated and didn't come back!! Thankfully, a more seasoned waitress came by and helped us out. Food was mediocre, boring, blah... This place has potential - great outdoor seating, canopy, beerrrrrr - but lord, they're a mess. Is there good food to be found in my beloved Doylestown? read more

Puck is inconsistent 3 Edit Review By Val K. Puck Outside--loved that dogs are welcome...live music was great...several potential customers left after being ignored by waiters for a very long time. We finally got the attention of a very nice lady who worked inside and seemed to be the only person trying to provide any service at all. Jamaican jerk pulled pork was a tasteless grey lump and drinks are way overpriced ($12 margarita???) However the ambiance and music made it a place I'd return to for a few beers after having lunch somewhere else. Posted 09/17/09 | Report Abuse Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No read more

Fun place for hanging out on deck, but now after many times, I would suggest NOT getting a mixed drink and stick to beer and wine--only! Bartenders need to learn how to make a good drink, and care enough when one is returned to make it right! Borrrrring! read more

The service was poor, to be kind. The service took away my friends 3-year old's lunch before he was even done with it and without even asking. Don't take food away without asking, especially from a little kid who is slow to eat (kids sometimes pick their food and take a long time). We didn't notice right away since she grabbed it out so fast, then when we asked for it back she said it was already gone and didn't even offer him some more fries or anything to make up for it. Just not cool. Other than that, they were out of just about everything. Now, I get things may have been busy the night before, but plan better. Heck, they didn't even have bloody Mary's. How does a bar and grill run out of that mix? I don't think I would go back. read more

It's probably only really worth 4 stars but my brother is good friends with the owner - so I gotta give 'em 5. They treat us like mini-celebrity's whenever we see shows there. Finally - a decent music venue inb D-town! GO PUCK!! P.S. Bring money. read more

I have to concur generally with the first reviewer. I've only been to the Puck once- to see Al Stewart for two shows in April 2007. The setup is nice, the sound was great and the food was very good as well. It was priced well as well.The service was excellent as well. I can't speak on the beer- as I don't drink it I generally don't notice the selection. The only complaint I have with the Puck is their seating policy. It is stated on their site that the doors open at such and such a time and that seating is on a first come- first served basis. I was at the venue when the doors opened and went in and went to select my seat. I attempted to sit at one table- a four person table- nearto the stage. I was told I could not sit there- the reason being I was not a party of four and they would need that table later for the parties of four they knew were coming. I questioned where i was allowed to sit and was told the two people tables were in the back along the wall. I pointed out the policy on the website and the individual still would not let me sit there. I countered with the following- there was a 3 person table directly in front of the stage and I was meeting someone at the show. We both had an extra ticket that wasn't being used and I said we were choosing that table. I got no further argument from the person seating me. I had little recourse since this person was the manager so I could not complain to anybody about this policy. I avoided the problem with the second show- i helped the opener Dave Machmanoff sell his merchandise so I just sat at the back of the room at the bar- and the sound was great way back there as well. read more

Great in the summertime. Love sitting outside in the summertime enjoying a drink with friends. Recently saw a Tom Petty cover band downstairs and it was also a great time. I recommend Puck to anyone that wants to have a drink outside in town and not have to get a table with a waiter / waitress to do so. read more

Came to see an amazing local band, the Fitch Brothers and they were great. Waited 45 minutes for a grilled chicken sandwich that was charred, rubbery and I was EXTREMELY disappointed in the timeframe and lack of quality. The music was great but the food service was atrocious... Will not be returning... read more

Sorry to say not a great experience food wise. The wait staff is nice but I ordered turkey and got beef. We went for the band which was amazing! I wasn't happy about the establishment reserving 15 table top (in a small venue) and no one showed up. Meanwhile many people are standing around. I'll skip this place because of that. read more

Went with my boyfriend to see a musical event on Wednesday evening December 21, Charlie Brown Christmas music with the Eric Mintel Quartet. Doors were to open at 7. Because there are no reserved seats or way to reserve a spot, we got their early to ensure we could get our choice of seats. They didn't open the door until nearly 7:30...so we stood in the lobby for 45+ minutes while various employees opened the metal gate repeatedly without letting us in. Someone with crutches at least had a place to sit by the door while they waited. ultimately we got our seats. I went to Puck knowing from their website that I wanted to take advantage of their Wednesday night burger and beer special. They told me that it wasn't valid that night, a Wednesday. What? So I ordered a bowl of "vegetarian chili". What was served was a bowl of plain beans with not a single vegetable nor a hint of chili spice (or any discernable spice) in it. Not even onions. i only ate a few bites and was hesitant to order anything else after that. This place was totally disappointing on the food and management side. The act, however, was terrific or I'd would give the place one star. read more

My wife and I won a gift certificate to Puck through a benefit raffle. We decided to stop by for a drink after a movie. It was early on a Saturday night, around 9:00 when we got there. We stepped inside and were told there was a $10 cover and if we didn't want to go inside we could hang at the outside bar. Ok, no problem. We weren't going to pay a cover if we were having one drink. $10 seemed a little steep but whatever. I don't know what they were paying the band so I get it. When we got to the outside bar the two very young bartenders looked at us like we were lost. We sat at the bar and we each ordered a drink. After finishing the bartender asked us if we wanted another. We politely declined and handed over the gift certificate. She stared at it, then asked the other bartender to come look at it, and then walked away with it. A few minutes later she came back and said, "Ummm.. the manager that would handle accepting this is not here, and like, he's like the only one who can accept it, so, we can't accept it." Huh? You can't accept a gift certificate to your own business? How is there not a manager working on a Saturday night? So, she just stared at us. So we ended up paying and left. I am guessing we will never go back to use our gift certificate, because we'll probably end up having to pay anyway. Great way to run a business and keep people coming back. -ps- the bathrooms are disgusting. read more

I'm an easy grader, but this place was terrible. My chili was at best edible, my chicken ceasar wrap was barely wrapped and not for fullness. My sweet potato fries Which I paid extra for were not even cooked through. My fiance's grilled cheese looked like melted cheese on bread. The only saving grace was I didn't pay full price for this mess. read more

I love this place. The sound is wonderful. The food is great and the service is great. I like the atmosphere. I have never had a problem with the seating. This is a great place for adults to go and listen to live music. This is not the type of place with a lot of drunks dancing around. But if you are a music lover then you will enjoy The Puck. read more

This is based on the Puck live venue. Went to see the Steely Dan tribute band Countdown to Ecstacy and they were great. Look them up if you like Steely Dan. Also have to say that the bartender was nice and was there when I needed a drink. That's where the positives end. Paid about 23 bucks to see the band. We were told by the person at will call that it's crowded but during the second set it tends to clear out and we can get seats. That was not true. When we got there we couldn't even see the band because the place was too crowded. We ended up watching the first set and much of the second set from a hallway looking through a doorway. We noticed that the main area, where the band was, had tables which restricted the number of people seeing the band. They could have sold more tickets if they stuck to standing room. When people started to leave (almost through the second set and not as described by the person who gave us our tickets) we did finally get in and sat at a table. When we got to the table we were really pissed. They had reserved signs on them. We never saw anything when purchasing our tickets about reserving tables. Did we mention that we drove almost 2 hrs to get there only to be seeing a show through a door. Never again will I go to this venue. read more

My BF and I have gone to Puck twice, once to hear a band play in the downstairs area and once to have lunch on the patio. Music venue - not too bad. The drinks are definitely spendy, but for us it was worth it to hear some good live music way out in the 'burbs. Not really any place for dancing, but everyone was so crammed in there wouldn't have been room for it anyway. Lunch - sucked. It should have been an awesome experience -- a nice casual meal under the canopy on a gorgeous summer day, sipping a beer and listening to a live band. It wasn't. The service was super slow, despite 2 servers out there and us being one of only 2 tables occupied for the first hour. Our server brought our food and then was like "do you want napkins or utensils?" Seriously, you have to ASK if we want to use a napkin while we eat? The food itself was mediocre, it was like someone in the kitchen forgot that salt existed. Our hummus was flavorless (no salt), and even the homemade chips that came with my BF's burger didn't have a single grain of salt on them. My gazpacho was seasoned fine, although it was the consistency of tomato juice instead of being chunky. The chicken salad tasted like something you'd get from the deli case in the supermarket. Oh, and the bartender put a sugary maraschino cherry at the bottom of my pint of cherry-wheat beer. Ugh. In a nutshell, we'll never spend money on food here agin; too many other good places to eat within a block of the place. We'll go for the music and just have a simple drink. read more

First, I've never seen an act here -- this review is strictly for the patio. Who doesn't like to sit outside with a drink on a beautiful day? You can do it at Puck, and pay A LOT. Service out back consistently leaves something to be desired. Once I ordered 'nachos'; when they finally arrived they were half crumbs and came with a side of salsa. No cheese. It's hard to flag a waiter down. And I guess this complaint is small but the giant fountain sculpture in the middle of the patio - yick, tacky! I know their main purpose is as a music venue, but they keep the patio open even when no one is playing -- can't be an accident, so stop behaving as if good service is an accident. read more

Why is it every time I go to Pucks' outdoor bar I feel like an outsider? It takes forever to be waited on even when this particular bartender is standing right in front of you. She will wait on people that she knows even when we are there before them. She is so non attentive. Never asks if you are ready for another beer, etc. almost have to beg for service. read more

I don't dislike Puck but I also don't love it. My first experience was not bad, had some drinks with some co-workers in the outdoor tent area and had some fun. Second time was for St. Patrick's Day in 2013 and was only okay. It was a stop on a bar crawl we were doing ourselves so we weren't there super long. Third time was this past Sunday during the Arts Fest and again, just ok. Service was very, very slow. Seemed like they were completely unprepared for the amount of people drawn to town for the festival. We would have ordered food if it didn't take 30 minutes to get our drinks, but we didn't want to gamble. I've never eaten here so I can't speak to the food. I'm up in the air as to whether I would go back, would like to see a band there. read more

Go for happy hour. Two delicious apps and beers for two for less than $10. Can't beat that! Nice wait staff and outside dining.

Pretentious, over priced, generally lame. If you are looking for an unauthentic experience with over priced drinks then Puck is for you. read more

New menu and chef!!! Puck has an indoor music and comedy venue, and upstairs lounge and an outdoor restaurant. I've only been to the outdoor area, so that's what my review is based on. I went to Puck a few times and the food was awful. The only reason I kept going back was because I liked to eat outside, they have Phillies games on a projector screen, and it's dog friendly. The good news is they just got a brand new chef and menu - and it's AMAZING! No more deep fried chicken fingers and hot dogs. I had lobster tacos, smoked salmon nachos, plantain encrusted tilapia, wild mushroom ravioli. Everything is made fresh, right down to the pasta. The chef even makes homemade dog treats for the four legged guests. If you've been to Puck before and didn't like it, I suggest giving the new menu a try. The staff was really friendly and even brought my dog a bowl of water. read more

Under new mgt! Check out this place, biggest patio in town and has many exciting events every weekend! Every Thursday is pint night 1/2off drafts w/ a purch of a pint to take home, best deal ever. Never really went out on Thursday but now I do every Thursday night! Also local games on the outside projection screens one on the wall of the building that you can see from the street looking up the ally! Check em out! read more

Another outstanding night at Puck! The hostess was pleasant, informative, and made us feel welcome. Server was attentive and food is delicious! Can't get enough of this place! read more

The outdoor bar here is very nice. Haven't been inside yet but from what my first experience was like, I thought it was kind of cool. I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the mood one night to sit outside and enjoy a beer or cocktail and watch a baseball game on one of their numerous giant screens. read more

The food wasn't good and the bathroom was absolutely disgusting. I had a real "Bar Rescue" experience here. I was traveling through Doylestown at about 11pm one evening recently only to find that Puck was the only place still serving food. So, I ordered some food and watched some sports while I waited. The bartender, the bar manager, and a couple of the wait staff proceeded to do a few shots of whiskey in front of me - well, at least they were courteous enough to offer me some too! Meanwhile the bathroom was gross and, unfortunately, the food (beef egg roll) wasn't very good either. read more

Puck is a pretty cool place in warm weather. The outdoor seating area is fun and the music they play out there makes it even better. As others have stated, it is pretty pricey for what you get. But I think the atmosphere makes up for that. read more

I love this place for drinks in the summer outside is open lots of seating.

My family and I sat out on the patio at Puck for dinner on the 4th of July. The atmosphere was very nice. The food was good. The prices were fine. No complaints there. The service was SO AWFUL that I will never return. Doylestown has too many good places for me to come here again just to be frustrated. We walked in, seated ourselves as the sign directed us, and despite our efforts, were ignored for over 20 minutes. We got up and got menus ourselves. Over that time period two other couples who walked in after us were greeted AND received their drink orders before we were even acknowledged. One of these couples had a dog who was brought a bowl of water by our waitress before she even acknowledged us. Yes, a dog. We finally flagged down a waitress and gave a drink order - 1 water and 2 beers - and our food order at the same time since we didn't know when we would see her again. It took another 5 minutes for the waitress to return to ask us "Where did you see that beer you ordered?". Our response: "On the menu". DUH! She informed us they did not actually have it so naturally we changed our order. A few minutes later the waitress came back with 1 beer. We said we ordered 1 water and 2 beers. A few minutes after that she came back with 1 water and 1 beer and said she'll be right back with another water. I corrected her again - 1 water and 2 beers. She did finally return with a second beer. That all took over 30 minutes from the time I sat down. When I was half done my drink I ordered a second one figuring it would take another 30 minutes for it to be served. I was wrong. Over 30 minutes passed, I finished my meal (which was served within minutes of my first drink order) , and nothing was served. I walked up to the bar myself, ordered my drink, and returned to my table. The waitress did apologize multiple times and did not charge us for 1 beer. My tip was equal to the price of that free beer and not a penny more. I thought that was extremely generous. As I exited the patio the dog who was served ahead of me barked uncontrollably and my daughter and I. I don't know what he was complaining about. He got his drink order right away. It's a shame because the atmosphere was nice. But as I said, there are too many nice places in Doylestown to waste time at any one where the service is so poor that you regret not just going home. read more