Waited in line for 4 hours for Pliny the Younger beer release. I would absolutely visit again during a regular time because I love the space and ambiance. I thought the food was okay but their beer is terrific! In the future I should have brought a camp chair for waiting, but it was nice getting to chat with others in line. Once we got it, we had plenty of time to drink the beers and relax! The service was so friendly here as well! I would love to visit again in the summer because waiting outside during this time of year is really random in terms of facing rain or sunshine. read more

Russian River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

Had a not so good encounter here. I wrote a review and management wanted to hear more about it. They listened and made me feel like a human being. Thanks guys. I've been here plenty of times. And will continue to come here. Love the atmosphere. God I wish they had pizza though lol. read more

We came here for the Pliny the Younger Roll-out. Of course it was very busy. WE waited in line for about 2 hours. I did the walking tour of the brewery - which was interesting, but next time I'm going to take the REAL Tour! We finally got in to the Restaurant. We were escorted to a nice booth, and the host walked away. Unfortunately, my friend is a little large and there was barely enough room for him to fit in the booth and he was uncomfortable. We asked to be moved to a table, and they told us NO! They didn't say, give us a minute, they said no. So here we're thinking we're going to spend our whole experience with him being miserable. AND there was a table five feet away that would have been okay. Our waiter came and took our drink orders and shortly we received our drinks. She was friendly and energetic, and efficient. THEN someone came by and moved us to the other table. At the new table we got a different waiter. This one was not, anything like the other. She did take our orders, our food came out, our beers got empty. She actually seemed to be avoiding us. I had to get up and ask for assistance. The Beer was good, of course. My friend had the Buffalo Wings - which he said were very good. I had the Fish Tacos - which were also very good. WE waited for quite some time to get our bill because our waiter had disappeared yet again. As a former Restaurant Manager for many years - something I noticed when I went to the restroom. They have a "Sign-Off" sheet. It's highlighted on the top," For your Health and Safety these Restroom is Cleaned and Sanitized Daily." And there is ONE line for each DAY! So do they only clean it once a DAY? It wasn't what I would consider clean. Most places check it and sign off more than once a day. All things being equal, I prefer the location in Santa Rosa. We had gone there earlier in the day and went through the same experience and it was AMAZING. Especially considering that BOTH places were maxed out for the day - for TWO WEEKS!. read more

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This is the actual brewery factory, hence the huge building. While waiting 20 minutes for our lunch table, we walked the free self-guided tour on the 3rd floor. Pretty cool to get a literal top view of the various stages of processing beer. For lunch, I had chicken wings (great choice) - loved the flavor of sweet soy ginger.  I dipped my carrots and celery in the blue cheese sauce, yum. Drank a Gingergrass Golden State Cider, I enjoyed it.   Also shared a flight of draft beers:  RND bit too bland Peach liked the bright sour  Elder very flavorful spices Redemption not memorable read more

The food was really good but we had to wait almost 4 hours, since it was the Pliny the younger week. read more

Russian River Brewing - California style flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

The place is huge, with an indoor fire pit and huge outdoor area. Beers were great! The cheeseburger was one of the best I've ever had. The servers always checked up on me. Definitely going back! read more

Had the chance to experience the annual release event of the Pliny The Younger with family this past weekend. We arrived around 5pm Friday evening. The wait was about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Once you've in line, someone does come by every so often to stamp you. This is to avoid anyone jumping the line. They do change the stamp after a while. As you get closer to the door, they hand out the wristband for the Pliny the younger. The wristband allows for 3 pours and a pair of the Pliny The Younger. Once we were inside and seated, our host/waiter was nice, friendly and attentive. As for food, we had the Russian River Burger, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Fries and Fish/Chips. We were all satisfied with the food. Food was delicious. We actually returned the next day morning around 9:30am. This time, we waited about 5 hours before we got inside. But if you're with a group of people, time goes by fast. It was definitely a fun experience. read more

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I came for Pliny The Younger and it was glorious! I think I prefer the downtown Santa Rosa location because it has a bit more charm, but this location obviously has a ton more space. The burger was pretty dang good so I recommend it. Of course, any food was going to be delicious after waiting for hours in that line for The Younger. I'll definitely be back one day. read more

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Food was great but the wings are better in the Santa Rosa pub. It may have been because it was the Pliny the Younger release because our server was not as attentive too possibly because of the non stop crowd. Beer is always delicious! 1st time to the Windsor location and it was huge. Beautifully built location. read more

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This place is big, we came at opening time so not too much people. But they be coming now! Self tour, gift shop, tasting room for beer, and restaurant and bar. Cool place to be, and plenty of space. The food here is great, we had the chopped salad with avocado and grilled chicken, fish n chips, pulled pork slider, and Pliney the Elder beer to wash it down. I'm not an avid beer drinker but this Pliney the Elder was so delicious. Fo me the flavor had a hint of grapefruit and beer. So good I bought a six pack of Pliney the Elder bottles. I look forward to be back around March to sample the seasonal Pliney the Young! read more

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Food and service always exceeds my expectations.... Of course pliney the younger. I just wish they have more EV chargers for none Tesla or the 2 spots are occupied they should have a time limit to let other EV cars charge. shame on those stingy EV car owners... being selfish for hogging the EV car charger read more

Russian River Brewing - The 1st two cars are EV and it has been there since 8am... move it and let other EV cars charge - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

Being from the middle of the country, this is a highly recommended brewing company that the west coast has the good fortune of enjoying. My recent trip included enjoying both the legendary Pliny the Elder as well as the Double Dry Hopped Pliny the Elder, Mind Circus, a really original Hazy IPA, and the Docta-Ron, a New Zealand hop variety. Two great flight options-the left side of the menu (Ales from pale including IPAs and the aforementioned Pliny and the right side of the menu (more Belgian, sour). Good pub food-fish and chips, loaded fries-and a huge outdoor area to unwind and enjoy the great weather! read more

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My Dad and I are both big fans of the beer. We have made it an annual Father+Son trip to come for the Younger and sit next to the fire place to enjoy a nice cold one. read more

Russian River Brewing - Pliny the Younger - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

One of my favorite places to grab a beer and some food when I am in town. The outdoor area is amazing for families with kids. You can take a self guided tour of the brewery which is also amazing. The beer is great and so is the food and atmosphere. read more

Tasty beer and food with a great patio. Recommend the sampler to get the breadth of what beer they carry.

The classic independent brewery in Sonoma County. Recently visited for our annual Pliny the Younger pilgrimage. Always enjoy the friendly vibe especially Vinnie thanking folks for coming out. Lunch came out fast and the Younger was exceptionally delicious and smooth for a triple IPA, per the usual. Stoked about the 3-bottle to-go pack for the 20th anniversary. You guys never disappoint! Cheers! read more

Russian River Brewing - 3-bottle to-go pack of Younger - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

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Love this place. Food is great, the venue is very nice and for the most part the service is pretty quick. Make sure to check out the gift shop. read more

Loved the service and food was surprisingly delicious. My Cobb salad was so fresh, and the chicken wings were perfect just like I like them (not too spicy and just the right amount of hot sauce). Server was super sweet and accommodating when my mom's burger was a little less cooked than she wanted (despite my mom ordering rare and in my opinion she got what she asked for), but the server didn't bat an eye and was so nice about it. She immediately got my mom a new one. Good for kids and lots of families with kids. Big area in the back for them to run around too. Oh, and beers good too ;) read more

4.5 stars--organized and great experience Had the experience of coming here and try Pliny the Younger. Always hear about it and finally get to experience the "hype"! The experience was extra awesome b/c we got to taste a few of their beers side bye side (ex. Pliny for President, Pliny the Elder), and Pliny the Younger was a winner in my opinion. They def have the system down and I appreciate the flow of event. It seems very organized and they give you hand stamp to know that you're with the party and not skipping lines/saving spots. For example, they stamp the group together with one type of stamp and then the second wave will receive another different stamp, so one person cannot hold space for their friends/family showing up later. Very much appreciate that. They also give you wristbands for 3 beers and 1 set of bottles. Tip: Avoid the first week...the line to get in is about 4-5 hour on avg, even on a weekday. I hear the weekends are even worst! My friend went on Thursday the first week and she arrived around 10am, and waited until 2pm to get in. Go on the second week, and if possible, 1-2 hours before last call. We arrived Sunday night around 7:50pm and got in within 1 hour. Why not 5 stars? 1) Boy, it is pricey! I guess these two weeks is where they make their big bucks. Like someone mentioned, I think a 3 pack is $20! It was a neat experience but honestly (maybe because I am not a huge beer enthusiast), I will not wait more than 1 hour! read more

Baby friendly?: - Stroller access: Yes, this brewery is huge and is well spaced out! - Changing table: YES! It's honestly so hard to find bathrooms with changing tables so I was pleasantly surprised to see this at a brewery! Food/Drinks: My friends and I came as a large group of 9 (+baby) for the Pliny the Younger release and we were starving when we finally got seated. I tried the BBQ burger sub pliny fries and it was very delicious. The portions are HUGE!! They cooked my burger perfectly medium rare like requested and it came out so quickly. I think I can only eat fries smothered in white cheddar fondue + pickled jalapenos from now on. That food + some Pliny the Younger to wash it all down?? **Chef's Kiss Service: Impeccable! They were on top of their game and no beer glass was left empty (until the very end haha) Overall, I want to come back when it isn't a PTY release just to try more of their beers and food with a little less of a rush! read more

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Fantastic venue. Such a fun setting and layout. I thought the food was very tasty. Had the cambazola burger with fries. Pretty small burger (may 1/3#) and a small amount of fries for $18. The service was okay. He was working hard and not enough help. read more

Russian River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

Been here twice, food was good (pulled pork sandwich, veggie tacos, Pliny fries, chopped salad) and obviously the beer was great. Love that it's dog friendly, too. On the second visit we couldn't describe the hostess as anything less than the owner of a terrible attitude, only one word comes to mind here. I guess you can't expect much better on a weekday? Nope, I can get great customer service elsewhere, especially when it isn't busy. Super disappointing. Arrived around 12:30 on 9/18 in case someone wants to explain to her that customers are her bread and butter. read more

They don't let you eat outside because its like a wetland/wildlife. Limited seating options if you have a dog and want to eat, which isn't expected w/ typical breweries. The food was just ok, nothing special. Our waiter was unenthusiastic, at best. I think once she knew she had gratuity locked in she didn't really put much effort in. Overall, it didn't have the charm the original location has--but it was a big pretty space for a group. Not sure if I will be back. read more

Couple things I'd call out here. Wait times can be...quite long. Although this place is excellent for kids, and there's a great kids menu (the Grilled Chicken + Mac and Cheese is top notch), there isn't a lot of stuff for the kids to entertain themselves (and you can't have food on the wonderful large patio outside) so waiting 30-45 mins can be a kind of crazy situation. Food is great here though, besides what you know is already great beers. The mezze plate was top notch here, really a nice surprise and a way to stick veggies into the kids. Note for EV drivers...there are a few chargers here (Tesla destination and a few J1772 level 2s, but given that you have to wait 30-45 mins, then eat 45 mins or so, its pretty much a crapshoot you can't rely on. read more

Decent bar-style food, with large quantities. A broad array of tasty beers. Service was competent and friendly. Decor was nice. Ambiance was a bit noisy and hectic. Would return for a visit. read more

Food is okay but not where I go when food is priority. Beer is great. Atmosphere is great and they have an "outdoor" area that is really indoor but considered a patio so pets are welcome and kids can run around. read more

I'm not a really big beer guy but something about this local legend that always hits. Been to this place quite a few times. First off, the place is gorgeous and very well designed. In spite of being super crowded, it wasn't at all too loud! The outdoor area, when it's not scorching, is awesome and a fun place to wipe away the afternoon. The service is always friendly and top notch. The food is also really good ...great burgers, fish and chips, fries and so many other great items . The beer is the star and I've tried a few ....pliny the elder is always a favorite. As is the younger. read more

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We came on a Saturday evening and were thankfully seated right away as we were starving. We were so impressed with the ambiance and service, and the food was delicious! We even brought the dog back the next day to enjoy a drink the patio. This place is an absolute staple, can't wait to return! read more

Russian River Brewing - Chopped salad, pulled pork sliders - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

We were in Napa for a wine weekend and heard that Russian River opened a new location so we had to go check it out. This place is the complete opposite of the original... It has more parking than a rest stop, huge family dining tables, an indoor fire pit that's got a seat at least a dozen people and I believe they do tours although we didn't take one. The Pliney is still delicious, but I miss the charm of the original. read more

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Russian River brewery cleans there taps multiple times a week, super fresh brews, this place is awesome! Pliny for the win

Huge place inside and out. Tons of space to sit and hang out. I tried some sour beers although I'm not a beer drinker. So then ended up having cider. We had sliders, cheeseburger and fries. Tasted pretty good. Service was friendly and easy going, read more

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You can never have a bad time at Russian River Brewery. This Windsor location is definitely more family and kids friendly but if you're looking to have an adult night, I strongly recommend the Santa Rosa location. read more

Friends visiting from out of town in need of lunch and a cold brew? Yep! Off we go to Russian River Brewery! Great selection of brews (I'm a pilsner and lager guy) especially for my brew head friends from North Carolina (IPA afficionados). Very good and friendly staff with a really good pub food menu. Fish & chips fantastic! Friends had the sliders. This place is spotless and open without ever feeling cramped. Excellent food and cool gift shop too. Overall great experience. read more

We came here to grab some dinner and drinks. They have a dog-friendly indoor dining room on one portion of the restaurant, which was nice. We got a beer tasting flight & plainy fries and mac 'n' cheese to eat. The fries were pretty good, and the mac n' cheese was an enormous portion. I won't go too detailed on the beers, but Plinky was good. We also got a growler of Pliny back home. The service was good. We were attended to by a nice person, and the food was served quickly. There's an outdoor patio as well as plenty of parking. There's also a gift shop and offers tours of the brewery, which seemed like a fun experience. read more

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Everyone is very friendly and helpful here. Our beautiful waitress explained the difference between beers and brought samples for us to try. She's very knowledgeable and thoughtful. The beers are interesting. They also have outside patio sitting and garden. Very neat and beautifully maintained. They offer tours at 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm for $22/person with beer tasting on Fridays-Sundays. The tour is an hour long. It is fun and educational. Free self guided tour is also available. Plenty parking. read more

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We went for lunch on a Wednesday and the place was hopping. We met friends. We didn't order beers this time around but will go back another time. The service was good but a bit slow. We had to ask for water refills. I really liked the Veggie Sandwich. I ordered with a spinach salad on the side. It was good. A little more food than I wanted and I shared a bit with my daughter. My daughter ordered the Spinach Salad which she enjoyed. Hubby had the Bbq chicken wrap. He said it was delicious. Definitely a pub vibe. Lots of people doing the same thing as we were, meeting friends and enjoying the day. read more

Food is very good and the beers too. Beautiful large space and friendly service. They have a fun gift shop to purchase brew swag. Cool spot to have a casual lunch or dinner and some drinks. read more

Drinks and atmosphere are great! But the pizza... was probably one of the better tasting pizza's I've tried! Service was great as well. Definitely worth your time and money! read more

We dropped in this past Sunday around 1pm. Very busy. The hostess suggested we mosey up to one of the two bars if all we wanted were beers. We went through the double doors into the second bar and found seats. I got the Redemption. Hubby ordered Blind Pig and Shadow of a Doubt. Sunday is $5.25 Happy Hour all day. We also ordered the French fries. Not good this time. Lukewarm & soggy. If you plan to drink outdoors on the property they will pour your beer into a stainless mug rather than glass. read more

Fish tacos were good, more than I could eat. Good atmosphere, fireplace is nice. There was a constant flow of people so I'm not the only one that liked it! Service was good too. read more