I think there are always 3 things that you look for in an outstanding brewery: 1. Great beer with a local flavor 2. Superior service led by the action of the owners 3. A friendly welcoming environment for everyone St. James Brewery knocks it out of the park on all 3 counts. I live 2,500 miles away and make it a point to always stop in to visit with Brian and Rachel when I'm in town. Better yet, my 90+ year old Mom comes with me and, not only do they know her by name but they pour her favorite beer before she even sits down. Treating your Mom with that type of courtesy is enough to bias any review but I can tell you that, not only do they treat me with similar respect but I watch how all the customers are treated and the service level is always first rate. I've tried most every beer on the menu and have never had a bad pour. The Good Lord willing, I'll be able to drop by and have a few pints this weekend so, If you've ever thought of stopping in, please do so. You won't be disappointed. read more

They have a great selection of beer! The owner was really nice and friendly. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Saint James Brewery Tasting Room - Rachelle Blanche Wheat Beer. - Breweries Near Me - Saint James, New York

I came here with one of my church friends and one of my guy friends that I've been friends with for about 14 years now. I don't drink alcohol but my one friend loves breweries so I go with him to visit them sometimes. I love most of the breweries I go to. They didn't have a non alcoholic beer for me to try but they made me a mocktail which was pretty good. My church friend had wine and my other friend was the one who got the beers. The service was as attentive as it could be for a crowded Saturday night, it was still good. The place is small, but it has more of a classier, upscalish decor than other breweries I've gone to. They didn't serve food just chips but they allowed you to order food from nearby restaurants and delis and have them bought in which is nice. I wish breweries served more food but I'm learning they don't really serve much food. Some of them have food trucks nearby. I liked this brewery and had a good time there. read more

Great variety of beer. Great service with the friendliest staff behind the bar! Come here in the warm weather and picnic tables out front are available to sit with a stroller ;-) read more

It's funny how times (and tastes) change over the years to recalibrate your thinking. What do I mean? Well years ago I visited this here Saint James Brewery...but not here. Over there. You know, in Holbrook. If you're confused, let me explain. You see, despite the name, SJB started itself in the LI town just mentioned (Holbrook) and not amidst the town you'd expect (um, Saint James?). The reasoning? I do not know, though perhaps they couldn't find a spot or financially it just wasn't in the cards at the time. Instead, Holbrook was a perfect location (surrounded by several other breweries) to showcase a nice selection of Belgian style brews (except for one tripel...grr). My buddy and I truly enjoyed the trip and friendliness of the employee to sanction a four star review, though I was so close to wanting to give five (or at least the non-existent 4.5 that all Yelpers desire). Flash forward years later and...well, I guess times and tastes haven't changed too much. It was more locations that altered because now Saint James has a lovely little brewery nestled in its namesake town. The bar is beautiful and looks clean and contemporary with a nice amount of seats, more if it weren't Covid times so their tiny spaced-out tent in the front also helps. Okay, tastes have changed a tad...I think. Back then I was torn on the star count, but this trip was more like a four star soirée (maybe 3.5?) with the beers I sampled. Trying to dabble in a handful of newer items had us steering clear of the classic Belgian beers that had put them on the map. My buddy actually got the flight (I drove) which allowed me to sip a bit of each. This included their Deep Ascent pale ale and Porter, Steam Home blonde IPA, and Unfinished Journey English brown ale. The brown ale was forgettable while the pale ale was decent in bringing in a crisp yet malty taste. The blonde IPA had good bite without being overpowering and the Porter finished things off with a bitter roasted flavor. It also was the full pour I chose to have and did seem to settle in respectably on the palate. Even so, I find myself dancing between two stars lower. Dare I give Saint James three total? Nah. It's still worthy of four and if for no other reason than to bring back into the spotlight the beers we tried. You see, all four suds were brewed with a yeast strain found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean off of the coast of Long Island...from 1886! I mean, maybe this strain of yeast wasn't the most exciting and flavorful fungus that can culture a beer, but I had to give Saint James massive credit for procuring this yeast and putting it to good use in their brews. Kudos to you guys! Overall, Saint James Brewery definitely has a lot going for them with a semi-new and swanky spot (in actual Saint James!) and a little historic beer science taking place in the glasses of many drinkers. Perhaps this isn't the focal point of Saint James as their Belgian beers really make the tastebuds dance, and with that knowledge I'd gladly return to SJB to partake in more of these styles of beers (no offense, 1886 yeast strain). Hopefully a combo of both experiences will bring feelings (tastes too?) back up into the 4.5 region, but we shall see on the next trip if it all changes...again. read more

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Great beers, cider, service and atmosphere. Enjoyed a flight of 4 different offerings and enjoyed all of them. Also loved being able to order some food from Del Fuego next door! read more

Lovely little brewery that has a lot of Belgian style beers. They have some indoor seating at the bar and in front there are a few small tables. You can bring your own food or order delivery/from the restaurant next door. It's first come first serve for seating and it filled up quickly early afternoon on a Saturday. Rachel the owner was tending bar and couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating during the rush of customers that came through. The beers were all very tasty and we also purchased bottles to go. We really liked the witbier and the Belgian single, both light and smooth. read more

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Super cute! Small brewery but big taste. Looking forward to trying the strawberry beer and all the other fruit beers they have coming soon. Dog friendly! read more

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Love this local spot! The owners and workers are always friendly and very knowledgeable. The beers are great and they have a great selection. St. James is lucky to have them! read more

Saint James Brewery Tasting Room - Flight for $10 - Breweries Near Me - Saint James, New York

My wife and I had waited for this location to open for some time after having some of the products over the classic areas such as Craft and Hoptron. This literally was the LAST place we visited back in March 2020 (their 2nd day open) pre-lock down for Covid-19 pandemic. We have happily been back in July for outdoor seating in the parking lot and just returned recently for the indoor experience. Saint James Brewery prides themselves as a "farm-to-pint" initiative with the usage of local farmers for ingredients. This is a must go to for any craft beer enthusiast. As there are a ton of breweries on Long Island popping up I do find that these guys separate themselves from the rest of the pack in a positive way. The beers here typically do have unique styles or memorable taste palettes in more popular beer types. My personal favorite is the Belgian tripel... They have had a guest handle tap here which is a nice touch as well. Covid-19 practices here are good- given the circumstances. They take up about 2-3 spots outside with seating arrangements and were doing the pours right from the store front window. It's a shame with the pandemic as there is a very clean and modern look inside as well. Televisions are used for sporting events which is a nice touch. Something I actually like is the hours here as well- it's 8 and 9 every night. Bathrooms are clean (can't always be said BUT always appreciated). Had no negative impressions of any bad practices or uncleanliness here at all. As soon as patrons leave they clean up the area thoroughly. Rachel the owner is a great person and runs the business in the trenches and goes the extra mile for the consumer. Everyone we've ever met here in the handful of times has always been pleasant and friendly. We look forward to many more visits here and would highly recommend. read more

nice spot to enjoy a few brews with friends, I love that its right next door to Del Fuego, perfect evening to have mexican food then go to the brewery after. I only wish I lived closer. read more

Beers were good! Outdoor area is small and in parking lot. Staff was very friendly and helpful

Not so great tasting beer and it gets worse. I understand things are very tough for all businesses especially a brewery during the pandemic, however for somethings there is just no excuse for. We arrived on a Saturday and were excited to try a new brewery. We brew our own beer and are always happy to support local brewers. We had been to the St. James tasting room in Bohemia and wanted to try the St. James locale. Indoor seating was unavailable due to restrictions so we ordered at the window and sat and waited in the small tent set up in the parking lot. It was a cold night and there was absolutely no heat set up whatsoever. The tent is tiny and a small space heater would have done wonders, but I guess no one thought of that. The tent was packed and the younger crowd was rowdy and filled a picnic table with 8 or 9 people. Three other tables were set up in the same 10x10 tent ! After we ordered the man at window proceeded to take the orders of at least 10 plus people who all paid separately and did this before getting our beers. We waited in the cold, small packed tent over 15 mins for two mediocre beers to arrive in small plastic cups. The place is run unapologetically and in a totally unprofessional manner. It's obvious our businesses was not important to them. Management really needs to be trained in the service industry. I think if another brewery were to open in area this place would quickly become obsolete as it is only still in business because it's filling a niche. We won't be back. Wish them luck though. read more