Awesome Pub atmosphere, outstanding cask beers and G&Ts, combined with top notch fish and chips…read moremake this a must stop!!

Lovely space with lots of interesting decor...even the bathrooms!…read more Staff was great on my recent late afternoon visit. He was very friendly and provided some great information on the cask-brewing process and how it differs from the American process. The few beers in my flight (about $12ish) all tasted great but lacked the traditional carbonation found in most typical beers. This, along with being served at room temperature, is a major difference from other beer I learned. The cask ales are naturally carbonated giving it a milder, less harsh, and maybe flatter taste. Most other beers are force-carbonated. While not available on the day I visited, I would loved to have tried some of their food options. Maybe I will the next time I am in the area. There is a small "shop" in the corner which sells British-based foods including teas and sweets. Some lovely views on the back deck!

Great food, great beer, wild live music and an outstanding sunset. What more could you ask for…read more Oh, yeah free popcorn. they have that too.

The views of the lake are incredible here! Grab a beer and sit on the back deck overlooking Seneca…read moreLake. They have live music on weekends. The band we saw did some solid Wilco covers. Staff was friendly and welcoming. They have a good selection of locally brewed beers from lagers to IPAs and stouts. The food menu is pretty tiny - they had only a couple items (hummus and toast, chips, a sandwich) so don't go expecting a meal. They do have free and quite delicious freshly popped popcorn to tide you over.

We hiked Watkins Glen and needed some food and adult beverages. Grist Iron Brewing was the place!…read more It's set up on a hill so have a great view of Seneca Lake. They have a lot of beer choices, seltzers where you can add your own flavoring, and a decent selection of wine. Food options are good too and the portions... huge! We got the pulled pork nachos and the buffalo chicken wing dip. Both were delicious. They have reasonable priced merch so be sure to check that out as well. We put this on our "favorites" list :)

Pretty nice venue, large open areas, high ceilings. very friendly bartenders who allowed samples. I…read morehad a flight, we didn't order any food, but it all looked amazing! beer was good, had good flavor and the flights were relatively cheap. Great view as well!

First night in the area so gave this place a try. Food was pretty good, nothing great. Service and…read moreenvironment was way better than we expected. The craft beer I had was as strong as I hoped for.

Had the girls come in town for a wellness weekend of Yoga, sounds baths, cheese tastings,…read morewaterfalls, and the lake. I live in Hector and have been to Lucky Hare a couple of times. Once for a bonfire! Lol It's a local thing. They have a wonderful casual deck. I love sitting out there. On this last visit, we skipped the beers, and went straight for Babe's burgers. They are stationed on the deck. I ordered their burger with carmelized onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Pickle on the side. The tomato was a farm fresh Tomato which is AWESOME! It was a local farm grown tomato, and the burger was delish. We ordered a small fries, and 3 of us shared them, and still threw some out. Yes, a small is that large. They don't sell drinks at the babes burger window. We got those at the bar. They had a free water jug, with plastic cups. I ordered a Waterloo sparking water, one friend had regular water, and the last had a soda. Because the owner makes their own beer there. I highly recommend checking them out, for beers and burgers. We didn't order any this time, because we were getting ready to go on a long drive. But....Since I live there, I can confirm their beer is worth it! I love their casual atmosphere, it's a great place to go to talk and dine. It's a local place, so it wouldn't be awkward to see go there and run into friends and start combining tables. Everyone is super friendly, so if you're ever lonely or bored, it's a great place to stop by, and hang out, you're almost guaranteed to make new friends. Parking can be tricky if they are busy, but people park on the street as long as they don't block any cars from getting by. I also love that they allow dogs, on leash, and they can't beg. Common sense rules, so don't leave your dog at home. Bring them out!

Tried 3 different pizzas, ouchy, pickle rick and Hector hot chicken. So good. All 3 had amazing…read moreflavor and good dough, nice and crispy. Great price and atmosphere! Smalls make it easy to try different types. So good!

Here we go!!! Out in the distant lands rolling hills and sunny lake vista at Scale House Brewery…read more LIve bluegrass today during the diner hour. Love the ambient red outdoor umbrellas and picnic table seating. nice bar and lots of tables indoors as well. Plenty of parking for a crowd or party. The beer is cold and the pizzas are loaded with fresh tasting toppings. grabbed the garden and a box to go of their hole made meatballs. Can't tell a lie I did take a bite. Great day for a fun family day out.

Visited on the day they were hosting their Halloween party. The team was dressed up for the…read morecelebration and it added to the fall ambiance. I had a fantastic pumpkin beer with the sugar rim. We had the spinach and artichoke dip which was also fantastic.

A rainy day in Watkins Glen turned into a fun adventure when we decided to take a ride along Seneca…read moreLake and stop at Stag Brewing. What a great choice! The brewery has a large open lawn with plenty of tables, benches, and a variety of games to keep things lively--cornhole, dice games, a safe plastic axe-throwing game, giant connect four outside and various table games inside. It's a perfect spot to relax and hang out, whether with friends, family, or pets. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially to our dogs (they even brought out free biscuits, which was such a nice touch). We sampled a flight of their beers and tried the chicken & waffle bites were delicious! The food menu is more "munchies style" but everything we had was fresh and tasty, a great complement to the drinks. Stag Brewing combines a fun, laid-back vibe with good beer, good food, and great hospitality. Highly recommend stopping here if you're exploring Seneca Lake or just looking for a relaxed, pet-friendly brewery experience.

Great place to grab drinks and food while sitting by the lake…read more It was a nice warm spring afternoon and the tables on the patio were open for customers even though the patio wasn' t "officially" open. Service was very friendly and accommodating. We'd visited the original location multiple times in the past, but the Watkins Glen location right on the lake is great. A nice variety of craft beer and cocktails are on the menu and flights are available even outside.The food menu has a good variety of items and everything being served around us looks tasty. We snacked on the poutine, which was loaded with gravy and very good. Lucky Hare produces a solid line-up of beers that include a variety of styles from IPA & Bitters to Stoudts & red ales. Nice place to relax.

We stopped by Lucky Hare Brewing Bar and Grill in Watkins Glen (they also have a location in…read moreHector) for lunch last Friday after a hike at Watkins Glen State Park. Right at the base of Seneca Lake, they have beautiful views of the lake (especially from their outside seating). The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, and the service was great. We enjoyed our beers (they had plenty to choose from), and the food menu is great. Unfortunately, they were out of a few things on the menu (the first beer I ordered and the salmon belly BLT), but we really enjoyed the shrimp burger (shrimp patty with lettuce, tomato, sliced avocado, and Thai chili guava jam on a brioche bun) and some wontons filled with cheese, chicken, spinach, and artichoke (I can't find them on their online menu, so can't remember what they were called). I really appreciated that they had some traditional brewery pub dishes with some less expected, fun (and seafood) dishes as well! With plenty of parking by the restaurant, this spot was a great choice for our lunch in Watkins Glen.

I came in for dinner. It's a nice space, they have a full bar, and a good list of craft beers. The…read moregentleman who served me was very friendly. I ponder the menu, it's a decent sized menu, with a good amount of items I decided to go for my old standby, the poutine. I put in my order, and he brings it back quick. It was a decent portion. The fries were well seasoned, crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside. They were very good. The gravy. Was just the right texture. Not too thin, and not too thick. It was a good quality gravy. It had a deep rich flavor. The one problem, is that there was a very small amount of the cheese curds. They were basically not even the full cheese curds, just little chunks here and there. What cheese curd I got was good, there just was hardly any of it. Let's face it. Poutine without cheese curds is just "gravy fries." Even though there was hardly any of the cheese, curds, overall, it was still a good meal. I left stuffed. Poutine and a soda, the price was reasonable. I would like to try some of the other items on the menu. Thanks.

Excellent food and service. The pub has a gorgeous bar that begs you to sit and have a pint. Good…read moreselection of beers. The food was delicious! Chicken Tanga and the fish and chicken tacos were fantastic. I would definitely go here again!

In town for the Finger Lakes Festival of Races and celebrated with a beer! Super cute brewery…read more Loved the spiced pumpkin ale with a cinnamon sugar rim. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

This winery has a pickle and wine pairing, which is so unique! Definitely worth it! There are…read morealso some really interesting wines, like one made with hops and one that tastes like a margarita. The staff were all friendly and chatty, but not so much as to be annoying. The ambiance was fine, your typical wine tasting venue. I would definitely stop here again!

Good variety of wines - per my husband, they have a good ice wine and I thought their reds were…read moredecent. Honestly the best part was the pickle pairing - some of the wines I wouldn't normally like (too sweet for me) but with the pickles they were pretty good! Also a good charcuterie board and the pretzels sticks were good. Definitely a recommended stop!