Where do I even begin with this awesome place? From the exceptional beer and great food to the…read morevariety of activities and the stunning property, Brewery Ommegang is a destination that every beer lover should experience. If you're visiting the Cooperstown area or anywhere in upstate New York, this is an absolute must-see. We've been coming here for years, and every visit reminds us why it's one of our favorite breweries. The staff is always professional, friendly, and attentive, making the experience enjoyable from the moment you arrive. We live in Texas and were in Cooperstown for a baseball tournament, which gave us another excuse to stop by. I had enjoyed Ommegang's Belgian-style beers for years, but this visit gave me the opportunity to explore more of their lineup. I was impressed by the variety of styles available, and everything I sampled was exceptionally well crafted. The food was excellent as well. The poutine was a standout and tasted every bit as authentic as the poutine I've enjoyed in Canada. It's not always easy to find great food at a brewery, but Ommegang delivers on both fronts. The setting is truly remarkable. Located on a 140-acre former hop farm just outside Cooperstown, the property feels more like a Belgian monastery than a brewery. The beautiful buildings, open spaces, and wooded surroundings create an experience that is worth the trip all by itself. The grounds are impeccably maintained and provide a perfect backdrop for enjoying a pint. Having been open since 1997, it's clear that Brewery Ommegang has had decades to refine both its beer and its operation. Everything feels polished, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. Hands down, this is one of the coolest breweries I have ever visited. Great beer, excellent food, fun activities, beautiful scenery, and outstanding service make Brewery Ommegang a place that we look forward to returning to every time we're in the area.

1:15 wait for two sandwiches, and after I had to flag them down and ask where our lunch was, they…read moretold us it'd be another 15-20 minutes (code for half an hour). No warning, no hint of apology. Thanks for wasting our afternoon. P.s. Three Philosophers is good, if a bit too heavy on the alcohol. Everything else is meh.

Visited on Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. The perfect fall weather allowed us to enjoy the…read moreoutdoor picnic tables and the view was beautiful. Since we were unsure of what we wanted to order, we were able to sample 6-7 beers. The bartender was very accommodating. Our group settled on Rock Cut Red, Gourd Help Us and Summer Sting. We also ordered from the small food menu and split a pulled pork sandwich and deluxe burger. The food was good and made to order, served with fries and a small side of pasta salad. The beers were cold and tasty. The best thing was being able to sit outside on such a gorgeous day. There is a bar and some tables inside but we couldn't stay inside on a day like this. Outdoor seating is at picnic tables in an area around the perimeter of the brewery but there is ample lawn space where dogs are welcome and cornhole can be played.

High Burl Brewery is a great, family-owned taproom in Burlington Flats. They have a variety of…read moreoptions and I was excited to find that they had a Blueberry Sour! If you're into sours, definitely recommend it. You can get a flight ( 4 shorts and some snacking pretzels), a pint, a short (4 oz pour), soda, water, growlers to go, or wine from the winery next door which is owned by the same family. There is plenty of seating, including some outdoors. They occasionally have food trucks here too!

Can't believe it took me so long to find this place! It just opened in September 2019 but had a…read morebeautiful piece of land with tons of outdoor seating, cornhole, several fire pits, and a food truck. The inside is small but super cute and the beer is CHEAP! $5 for a pint of beer or cider or glass of wine. Will absolutely be back!

Stopped by on one of the first Saturdays of the season that featured live music. There were…read moreseveral people eating at the outdoor picnic tables (either in the sunshine or shielded inside the pole barn type pavilion where the music was). I went inside to order a drink and some food and was passed by twice before the woman said she'd be with me. Another younger girl came over and asked if I wanted to order something. Odd questions since I'd been standing there looking at the menu that was on the bar as well as looking at the beers they had listed on the board. I ordered a wheat blonde beer and told her I also wanted to place a food order. She told me I couldn't do that there, and said I needed to order from the food truck table. That table had a chalkboard with their three specials, different items than the bar menu so I ordered off of that, was given a pager and headed outside (The food truck girl was very kind and asked where I was sitting but I hadn't picked a table yet) I ordered a cauliflower margarita pizza which was just the right size to pair with my beer. It came out quick and hot and tasted good. I sat at my table eating alone and enjoying the music but found that that's what everyone was doing. Sitting at their own tables. Enjoying the music or conversing amongst themselves but keeping to themselves. For a brewery with live music on a sunny Saturday afternoon it was just ok.

We stopped by Cooperstown Brewery while we were in town for my son's baseball tournament, and it…read moreturned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. The brewery has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of seating. It was busy for a weekday evening but not overcrowded, and we were able to grab seats at the bar. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. The beer selection was excellent with a wide variety of styles to choose from. The flight was a great value, and the pours were surprisingly generous. We especially enjoyed the American Amber Ale, but there were several other standouts, including the New England IPA. If you're a craft beer fan, you'll have no trouble finding something you like. The biggest surprise of the evening was the pizza from the food truck outside. It was outstanding. I've had pizza all over the country, and this was honestly some of the best I've ever had. The crust, sauce, and toppings were all spot on. The two guys running the pizza truck were incredibly friendly, and it's easy to see they take pride in what they do. After enjoying some great beer and incredible pizza, we spent some time playing cornhole and just relaxing. The brewery also has a nice gift shop with bottled beers and souvenirs if you're looking to take something home. If you're visiting Cooperstown, especially for a baseball tournament, Cooperstown Brewery is absolutely worth a stop. Great craft beer, amazing pizza, friendly people, and a laid-back atmosphere make it an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.

Day trip to Cooperstown to see Escher collection at the Fenimore. Stopped at this local brewery for…read morea bite to eat and test out their beer. Cute little facility with the friendliest of bartender. Despite the number of people at the bar, she worked with everyone to ensure they were paid attention to and answered questions. I tried the stout, burly Beard, very good, full flavor. They had a good truck, Gabriana's Mobile Express. Pizza slice, quesadillas and loaded waffle fries! All fabulous. We ate all of it. Place has inside and outside seating, quiet area with games to play inside.

Green Wolf Brewing is a small brewery in Middleburgh. They're dog friendly, which we love. They…read moredon't serve food but they're bring your own food. They do have non-beer options as well. They have a decent selection of beers. It's a great place to hang out for a bit. The beers are good too!

Best brewery on our weekend trip upstate. Nice support for the good of our Nation by having an HRC…read moreflag and "Hate Has No Home Here" signs. I love to see it. Bought a piece of art, too. Friendly bartender, Smokey brew on tap (highly recommend) and all around nice environment.

Heelpath brewing never fails to deliver a fantastic craft beer…read more The location at the marina in Frankfort makes it a perfect recreation spot.

Had no issues finding parking and plenty of seating indoors. Quiet brewery with friendly…read morebartenders. We ordered a flight with Artic Red Ale, Heelapeno Cream Ale, Honey Brown Ale and the Blood Orange Wheat. All the beers were very good but I loved the Heelapeno Cream Ale. It had a really great Jalapeño flavor and done really well. Would definitely recommend coming in for a beer or two and a relaxed environment!

We were actually recommended to come have lunch here by Colin & Shon from @blackwhiskeyink. They…read morewere not lying when they said the food was good because it was delicious! And the Service was exceptional! I had the Smoked Gouda burger which was absolutely delish! We are from CA but we We're made to feel very welcomed. I had a margarita...yummy. And the Kyle's apple pie which was amazingly like drinking an apple pie! Yummy! Nice place for lunch you will not be disappointed. They have seating inside and out. A must visit if you are in the area!

Small, friendly and casual brewery with typical pub food. Nice selection of house made brews,…read moreespecially brown ale and scotch ale. We had our dogs with us, so we ordered at the bar and they brought out lunch out to the small beer garden. One of the tastiest hamburgers I've ever had--bacon, extra sharp cheddar and a maple syrup glaze on a pretzel bun. Choice of kettle chips, red potato salad or coleslaw as a side. Well worth a stop.

A diamond in the rough on Route 5! Great beer in a beautiful new building that evokes a German…read moreBrauhaus! Hope that they begin to offer an expanded menu as well as 16oz 4 pack cans sometime in the future but still very impressed with the beer! PRÓST!!!

We stopped in here a few weeks ago to grab beers with friends and really enjoyed it! The design of…read morethis place is incredibly unique and very pleasant. The ambience makes it a great place to camp out for the afternoon. The beers were solid and we appreciated that they had several food options, from hot pretzels to bratwurst. The staff was friendly and helpful and we will be sure to stop by again the next time we are near Canajoharie.

Probably the highlight of our trip to the Catskills. Everyone was so friendly and we loved the…read more"Hate Had No Place Here" sign. So come as your are! The beer is flavorful and I recommend "hooking up" your Brookie. Think Michelada, but with more citrus. They have a set menu for snacks so not really a place for a full meal. However, check the website as they seem to have rotating food vendors. We had the vegan nachos with Indian flavors which was amazing. It's a small space but that adds to the charm! Lots of outside seating, hunter lounge feels, and friendly staff with their mascot cat.

After hiking the Platte Clove Preserve, driving along Spruceton Road it looked like the brewery…read morewasn't open...but up the hill was the perfect spot for a few beers. Mountain views, friendly vibe, great beers. Don't miss this one! (closed Monday-Wednesday)

What a beautiful house, great view, and interesting tour. The house was built in the early 19th…read morecentury (don't let the old-time car at front throw you off) and is beautiful for its architecture and its interiors. Our tour started at the gift shop which has some great souvenirs and books. Our guide was really knowledgeable and had been giving tours for about 20 years and was able to speak to restorations and changes that had been made in that time. He speaks at length about the English Clarke family, how they came to sit up their home here, and how it remained largely authentic in many ways with some key restoration. This great estate was saved from demolition, and you can see the care that's gone into it from the Friends of Hyde Hall since. The guide was able to answer all the group's questions on the family who lived here and the objects on display, including what was original and what the functionality was. He also said some details get more depth in other specialty tours, and I was very intrigued by some of their events and holiday features. The Clarkes may have wanted a nice rustic manor, but its downside to tourists is that it's not the easiest place to get to. I definitely recommend checking this place out and the nearby state park.

Nice museum about the Clarke family's 150 years of living in the area and their contributions to…read morethe city. Beautiful place and scenery. Great volunteers and staff, very informative and friendly. Museum tours every hour.