Came here on a Tuesday evening, specifically Cinco de Mayo, and it was surprisingly empty. Not sure…read moreif Tuesdays are usually quiet or if everyone in town was off getting tacos and margaritas elsewhere, but honestly it worked out great for us. The atmosphere was really laid back and comfortable. It had that casual downtown brewery vibe without feeling loud or chaotic, which made it easy to actually hang out and talk. Definitely felt more relaxed than some of the packed spots nearby that night. Trevor was the only server/bartender working and he was absolutely hustling the entire time. Even while juggling the whole floor and bar, service stayed friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. They have a really solid selection of house-brewed beers, plus a full bar if cocktails are more your thing. The biggest surprise though was the food. Everything tasted really fresh and homemade instead of typical "brewery food." We started with the Brussels sprout appetizer and it was SO good, super flavorful and a great portion for sharing. The chicken quesadilla was more of a classic/basic quesadilla, but still really tasty and packed with toppings. The fish and chips ended up being the table favorite. The fish was crispy and fresh, the tartar sauce was excellent, and they served it with this red pepper-style sauce that was also amazing. We also ordered loaded fries and loaded tots. Both came covered in beer cheese, bacon, and chives. The tots especially were incredible, they were super thick and potatoey inside while still crispy outside. This ended up being such a pleasant surprise stop for us after skipping a few overly crowded places nearby. Great food, great service, relaxed atmosphere, and by the end of the meal everyone at the table had already said multiple times that we wanted to come back.

The food is amazing, the Service also. My wife and I keep coming back week after week. This place…read moreis highly recommended.

Who doesn't like a nice shady outdoor area to enjoy 50 craft beers on tap? Great location in…read moreSanford to hang out. If you like cigars you can smoke one outside and they have plenty of food options plus you can bring your own food in. Love it!

Celery City Craft is a craft beer spot located in Downtown Sanford. It is a nice bar that has a lot…read moreof drink options. My husband and I have not been to downtown Sanford but recently did come for a friend's birthday. She wanted to hop around different drink spots and have dinner. Since we carpooled, parking was better. We were able to find street parking. There is no designated parking for this spot. We got there very early and decided to stop here. We ended up coming back later with everyone but we enjoyed it. This is a small bar with standing room only at the bar but then they have a huge back area with lots of bench style tables and seating. Their drink menu is also very large with tons of beer options to choose from. They offered a wide range of beers, craft beer, stouts, ciders and more. I am not a huge craft beer fan so I struggled. I ended up telling the bartender what I like and he had a couple of suggestions. He also let me sample one of the ciders, which I ended up getting. I choose the Cider Boys Strawberry Cider. Really great, not overly sweet just very tasty. My husband loves craft beer and will always look for one with a high ABV. He went with the Voodoo Where our Secrets go Stout Imperial from Pennsylvania. It had a high ABV and was a dark beer, he really enjoyed it. Both times we sat outside. The second time we came over, was later in the evening and more full than the first time. They also had a musician singing, which made it extremely loud and very hard for our group to chat. Overall this is a great spot. If we lived closer I could see us coming here more frequently. We do not find ourselves visiting Sanford a lot but if we are in the area, we would for swing by again. If you live closer, I would highly recommend coming here for the vibes, the ambiance and the beers. You can also bring your dogs which is a nice touch. My only negative is there is not food to order. I would love some bar snacks or pub style food. You can bring your own food in but it would make this an A Plus if you they served food.

I've been going to Dees Brothers for some time and I always have a good time. It's a common choice…read moreamongst my family since a few of them are vegan and Dees Brothers has several vegan options. I enjoyed the bacon chicken ranch pizza. I also enjoyed the pear cider and the lemonade beer concoction that they have, which while sounding odd, is very good.

This place was like being in a roomful of friends. Almost like a real-life Cheers episode, and I…read moreloved it! I sat at the bar and watched the bartender chat with every single person at the bar in a most genuine and friendly way. The couple next to me actually knew him by name and he also knew them by name... so that's a very important quality for me! I ordered this French dip style sandwich, very generously accompanied with French fries. As I was attending the Film Festival across the street at the Ritz, I wasn't able to drink alcohol, but the drinks looked really good! Ambiance-wise: this is a very fun and open-spaced bar. I sat at the bar but there were picnic tables behind me (indoor). It was lovely and very well lit. When I walked outside, I felt very safe. This is a really great spot to hang out with friends there in Sanford!

We stopped in for a beer during the annual Krampus verse St. Nick Heavy Metal Wrestling Battle in…read moredowntown Sanford; yes, this really happened. I knew that Hollerbach's had a brewhouse where you can purchase everything you need to become a home brewer but I had no idea that they opened up this little taproom inside. They offer a variety of beers - Golden Lager, German Fest Beer, Irish Red Ale, Hazy IPA, Cran-Apple Sour, Double IPA, Belgian Tripel Ale, Belgian Strong Ale, and a Nitro Imperial Stout. They were also carrying several other local breweries brews, and they offer flights if you want to sample a little of everything. Pricing is on par with most other breweries in the area and you can even purchase smaller samples $3.50-$5.00 depending on the brew. I ordered the Krampus Belgian Strong IPA ($7.50) in spirit of the event going on and the guy at the counter gave me two cups half full. I asked him if he did that because of the foam and he said it was because they are 8oz servings due to the ABV percent is high. I understand that but why are you giving me two? He didn't say anything and said that would be $16.05, WTH?? Nancy was not happy with is nonchalant character all but I said, you know what I'll probably drink both anyways so no big deal, but honestly that is not an acceptable business practice and they guy just basically ignored our dissatisfaction at the situation. I admit that the beer was delicious but the employee's ownership of his mistake or ignorance to what just happened was a big turn-off. Great job on making this delicious brew but good luck keeping customers coming back with this guy running the tap and register.

My fiance and I usually hangout on the opposite side of this street, so when we walked and found…read morethis place - we wanted to try their beer. It's a new establishment. The person who served us was really nice and had us sample as much as we liked until we found the taste we wanted. I forgot what it was called - but we got the Lager and IPA. Place is clean as I saw another employee actually hand dry the beer glasses and bring it to light to make sure there was no lip stains or suds from the washer. I'm excited for the future of this place.

Surprised it took me this long to visit! A bit out of the way from the center of old downtown but…read morenot enough to call it a walk either. Service at the bar was amazing. The space inside felt comfortable and clean. The beer, well, that was the real surprise. One of the better experiences around!

This is a cute spot to have a beer downtown Sanford. We went in on a Friday afternoon after…read moregrabbing dinner. When you first walk in, the place feels cozy and inviting as if you were inside a cabin with all the wood accents including picnic tables and high tops. There's also an area for kids with video games. If you need food, you can place an order from the business next door at the bar. They have pizzas, cheesesteaks and hot dogs. There was a workshop happening that evening about bat conservation, it was interesting. I later learned that they host different community workshops once a month. They also host different events, like a running club, yoga and trivia nights.

Western End Trading is a cool spot to go get drinks. Drinks are not expensive. They fell off after…read morethe years. Wings used to be way better back in the day, the food in general is not that good anymore 5/10, but the drinks are still at a decent price. If you looking to just get drinks and some music on the weekend is good spot to goto. Bartenders are not that welcoming to me.

Visited to see Soulswitch and a few other local bands. I've never been to Westend & I was looking…read moreforward to checking the place out. I bought tickets online in advance which was a super easy & efficient transaction. Found the venue easily enough even as a first time visitor. Employee at the door was friendly, quickly found my tickets and provided wristbands for entry. Inside the music space, it's dark and standing room only (at least for this show). I noticed a few guests found some seats around the perimeter of the room. There's a small bar & restrooms near the stage The show was great and the sound quality was very good, no complaints. I really enjoy smaller venues with artists who interact with the crowd. It makes the event so much more enjoyable and memorable. When I left the show and exited through the front room, I noticed the vibrant scene of 20-something's laughing & having a great night while the DJ played electronic music. The place was really packed! Definitely a spot to check out if you're looking for some night life in Sanford.

Ok this is for food only - not the beers. The food was terrible, yet they market their menu as an…read moreupscale pub food kind of dining. We each got burgers, and 2 appetizers, the pretzel and the kettle chips with blue cheese and balsamic reduction. The balsamic reduction was not a reduction - it was practically straight balsamic vinegar that pooled on the bottom and soaked the chips. Couldn't eat them. The mustard with the pretzel was great though. The burgers were a mess, and were not even patties - just chunks of ground beef held together with cheese. And it didn't taste like a burger. It was simply awful. We each took a bite then walked out. Fortunately you pay and order at the bar before you even sat down so we could just get out of there. The hose made kettle chips they advertise with Wop's seasoning - we literally saw the cook open a large bag of store bought chips and sprinkle pepper on them. We went somewhere else to eat after this. We're really own upset that they marketed their food as something it was clearly not. If you're all about the beers this place would probably be good. Just don't order food. Except the pretzel. That was decent.

Fun place to enjoy time with friends and family. We really enjoy the outside patio. Its picnic…read morestyle tables can easily seat larger parties. An area that could be improved on is wine glasses and pours vs price. Surrounding restaurants/bars offer much nicer wine glasses and better pours for the amount charged. The food here though is pretty good, especially the flat breads. Wings are good but nothing special. Overall the food we had was very good and the bartenders were both great. We went two days in a row. The restrooms could use sprucing up. It's the great service we came back for but much better happy hour pricing just around the corner. Inside has a super cute bar where it seems most patrons know each other.

Tuffy's concert venue seems to be a combo outdoor (covered! But open air) bierhall kind of place…read morewith an indoor aircraft hangar converted into concert venue. Standing only, all concrete in the hangar, one bar, lots of waiting. The bathrooms are cleanish and highly functional, no flushing issues, not disgusting, multiple women's stalls. For our concert, the venue set up a Coleman cooler of water and small free water cups by the entry, but they did not make an effort to refill the water jug, so we got quite dehydrated and unhappy halfway through. Liquid death cans and cups of ice can be purchased for about the same cost as alcohol at the bar. Nutrl was only $6 and change, I was thrilled! The sound quality was EXCEPTIONAL! Kudos and a half to Tuffy's for excellent balance and not blowing our eardrums. The light show, meh, too many dark blends, too moody and could barely see the band. When most lit up, I enjoyed seeing the stage. The place got very crowded, very quickly. They need crowd control and to not overpack concert goers like sardines. The outdoor bierhall vibe was chill but was basically a refuge for chainsmokers :( Would def go back, but have clear expectations, multiple water cans in pockets, and very very supportive shoes for tha concrete floor.

Tuffy's is one of my favorite places to stop by when I am in the area!! I love the relaxed vibe it…read morehas and that it's dog friendly! The bar tenders are always super friendly and the service is always good. The food is provided by another restaurant (Bugerbachs) which is also very good! This is a great place to come relax and grab a drink!

My BFF is an amature chef, and finally I found a place that she loved: Food，service, and ambience I…read moregive a 10 in each category! Oh my god! she just used the ladies room and came back with " omg the bathroom is not just clean, but spectacular clean!

What an absolutely fantastic, surprising find in the heart of downtown old historic Sanford. " Make…read more2nd your 1st choice," is the perfect slogan! In town on a work trip, my husband, and I decided to try this place out! What a wonderful surprise! From the moment you walked in the eclectic, industrial, modernized, warm, cozy feel welcomes you in. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we knew right away that this place was a find! A wonderful happy hour menu, led us to a full menu of what felt like a farm to table experience. I sadly didn't get to snap a photo of the excellent appetizer buratta, but it was a perfect blend of balsamic tomato and creamy cheese! I am a true foodie, and this was hands-down the best burger I've ever eaten. My husband absolutely loved his shrimp and grits, perfectly cooked and well balanced flavor. Well, I know everyone recommends the chocolate cake, I can't rave enough about the crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and go out of your way to enjoy a " private chef experience" meal! You will be glad you did!

It's always a good time at the Sullivan House. This is at least, but the best - place to get a nice…read morepint of Guinness poured. Great service and great atmosphere. The community of this pub is respectful which is so much appreciated. The bartenders do look out after you and are aware of their surroundings. Love it here. Shoutout Jared for being an awesome bar tender! My half and half was poured perfectly.

Tasty Small menu options s…read moreGiod food Amazing bar Good atmosphere Liked the servers Fair prices We will be back