How was "The Brickwood" Well, sure- there are beer choices, but I swear someone led me to believe there were hundreds lol and NO, there's not too many as we all believed. The inside is nice and chill. Tables are crazy unique! We sat at one made of welded metal tools. While it is a cool place, it sits walking distance from so many other cool places (with better beer selections) that it was really easy for us to stop by and check it out, then head to another place walking distance and find beers we loved more. I wish I remembered names better but I got a stout or porter (the only beers I drink) and it suggested so many flavors but it was oddly bland and honestly slightly flat as well. Since I was only planning on one beer so that I would be cool to drive hours later, my husband was sad that the beer I got wasn't really so satisfying. lol The other two with me did enjoy what they got enough, but were still up for walking to the Food Lab, where there is a bar and FOOD. While I appreciated the bag of Cheetos, it wasn't enough to do anything but make me want more food. The guys that worked there are nice and there is a back door you can escape into an alley (with parking- shhh!) I appreciated that we were able to find parking since less people are out and about due to the pandemic- but that has little to do with this place. Overall, I wish it were located in a different area- and had food. We might return, but probably only if someone we know is playing music there or something. Not much else of a draw, sorry. read more

Great beer and wine selection, they have @ 20 different beer, great selection of IPA, Lagers, Ciders, etc, they have several sizes just in case u want to commit to a pint, also they have a samplers consisting @ 4 or 5 3oz samples, the atmosphere is relaxing, warning they don't have a kitchen, but they do have snacks available and they also have free self serve pretzels, they are currently working on having outside siting for the 2019 summer, if u are stoping by on Friday or Saturday make sure you get there early if u want a table or a spot in the bar, it can get crowded, situated in downtown Riverside is a place to visit, outstanding and friendly customer service. read more

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Went again, because they posted their newest selections on tap. (Check them on Facebook to see what's new) Tasted luscious sour fruity ales (a favorite of mine) in a flight, and hubby had some Bourbon barrel aged wine. There was a piano player starting his set just before we had to leave, and I hope they invite him back regularly. Go, enjoy, and thank me later. read more

If you like cool and new craft beer this is the spot. Add on a dope aesthetic with cool vintage stuff and this makes for a dope places to kick it and have some drinks. read more

Great craft beer! Seasonal options and great service too! Very cozy atmosphere with fireplace. And donkey kong!

Hey reader, beer lover, wine drinker: Whenever I am downtown I make it a point to drop into this cool new place. I really enjoy the "social tavern" vibe. I especially like the music, the eclectic mix of antique furniture, and the knowledgeable / friendly staff. BrickWood offers 20+ beers on tap, a nice variety of ciders and wines. They typically offers an excellent selection for those that enjoy craft beer and quite a few other "light yellow fizzy" (smiley face) lagers for the Bud Light crew. They do not serve food, but they do allow you to bring in outside items to eat. As a matter of fact Simple Simon's, one of the best sandwich places in Riverside (IMHO), is right next door and there are other excellent restaurants within walking distance. You will find that the crowd is typically more mellow than other bars nearby, which I definitely enjoy. I highly recommend this beer and wine bar and if you do not thoroughly enjoy your visit at BrickWood let me know and I will buy you a beer at your choice of local venues (valid for nice people only). Mark read more

Very chill location and has a unique vibe. Carries only beers (which I like), but doesn't stock all varieties. Staff is friendly! Im more of an ale, porter or stout drinker. Would like to see a strong rotation of this type of beer. Otherwise worth checking out. read more

Great place to sit and converse. The beer selection is always the best. Everyone is so friendly and they're good at pouring beer!

This is as good as it gets for downtown Riverside. At The Brickwood you will find a casual "fern bar" sans ferns. They offer a large selection of craft beers...a list that changes regularly. Wine lovers don't worry, they have a selection of premium wines for your selective palette too. As other reviewers have noted, there is no food but you can bring in outside grub to nosh on. No pressure...stay a while and enjoy your glass. Like an independent coffee shop that sells beer. read more

Love coming here with my husband. It is a very relaxing and welcoming environment. It is a hidden gem. It has varios wine selections and beer. read more

I've never had a bad experience here. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable (they can be funny, too!). They do not serve food (they do have a large pretzel bin with disposable trays for you to bring to your table) but are totally cool with you bringing your own. The beer selection is usually pretty nice giving you options from multiple styles. I wish they had more brews from outside the West Coast (I did see a Victory [Pennsylvania] brew there once), but I can't count that as a negative point since I think they are intentionally trying to feature California and Oregon breweries. read more

I've been three times in a week because there's so many great favors and I want to try them before they tap out and get something new. I can't recommend a beer because by the time you go they won't have it anymore, but everything I've had so far has been great. I'd recommend gettin a flight to be able to sample a few different things. read more

Little hole in the wall but a damn good place. Plenty of good beers on tap. Definitely try the 2 Towns Cider!

Love stopping in whether for a beer or several. They always have changing taps so don't expect to get the same drink every time, but definitely gives you the chance to try something new or different. Variety of flavors from pale ales, sours, stouts and blondes. read more

Does anyone know the hours of this place? I've tried stopping by on Saturday and Sunday three different times three different hours of the day and there are always closed. When I call it goes straight to voicemail. I looked in just now and saw someone walking around in there, they looked right at me and walked the other way. It's as if they hate business and money in general read more

Great staff great people. If your looking for a place to chill and drink great local craft beer. This is it. Nothing like it in riverside. You'll love it. Remember, they don't serve food so if you are hungry bring your own food. They are super cool about bringing your own feasts and having a little picnics. September is super cool. (Her name is one of the months. I believe it's September) All the staff is well informed and able to direct you to a beer of your tasting. And they have wine. So the non beer lovers can have a glass of wine. read more

My husband and I are craft brewery enthusiasts. I was shocked today to learn that I could not try a small taste/sample of a beer I was curious about. Apparently there's no more tasters, and that's just "the way of the road these days." Is it, though! ****UPDATE: On a later visit we came to learn that there's some kind of law/regulation that means tasting rooms (not breweries) cannot offer tasters. That being said, I don't know why the employee on aforementioned day didn't just explain that instead of me leaving a snarky review in the first place. read more

The Brickwood - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is neat, got old school games in the front. In a nice way tho, real subtle like it doesn't make you feel you're in some crappy dive bar. Good selection of brew, and cool bartenders. Got there right before last call. Gotta go back and stay longer. Thanks guys! Keep it up! read more

I've come here about 5 times and shall definitely continue to come more often . Always great and rare to find such an attentive person behind the bar happy to help you . Hope I spell his name right . 'Kyle H. really knows his stuff ! Helped me pick out perfectly what my tastes were and had extra knowledge to pass on . Absolutely recommend this place for a nice date and or a quick stop in for a drink . Quality beer and plenty to look at . Conversation level music with a hint of mood lighting . I recommend. Great bar. read more

The Brickwood - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

Not the 1st time here but, 1st time interacting with the bar staff. They are very welcoming and knowledgeable. I have a very HIGH gluten sensitivity and they were great in pointing me in the right direction. Atmosphere is fantastic and with the ability to bring in outside food, this is one of my favorite spots to hang in a group!! read more

The Brickwood - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

I love that Downtown Riverside is trying!! I also LOVE attitudes from wait staff! JK! It is super disappointing to see the way some customers were treated because they didn't happen to be as pretentious as the rest of us when it comes to our beer knowledge. Beer selection is decent, overall vibe is ok. Decor is probably my favorite part. Adjust those attitudes, and you guys will be great! Remember customers are what pay your overhead. ;) read more

Service was amazing!! The bartender was so helpful explaining the beers currently on tap. Three full beers and a 4oz sample with tip was $30. Not the worst prices but not dive bar prices either. It's in the heart of Downtown Riverside so the vibe is very tied into the area. Based on what I expected for the area and what we experienced the bar is very much deserving of a 5 star review. read more

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First and foremost this establishment has a lot of potential and maybe it's better suited for the younger demographic so my view may be a little skewed. With that here's my two cents. Pros - super cute vintage feel, door man was super friendly, wide selection of beers, seats were very comfy, inviting and open atmosphere. Cons - seating was pretty limited and there was no outdoor seating/space. The bartender was a bit on the rude side. Usually when I ask for suggestions the bartender is glad to make them, this one told me he didn't have time for that, especially not tonight. There were a lot of patrons but at time of order it was only us. So I randomly picked four tasters all of which I ended up hating. Also (and this has nothing to do with the establishment) there were a lot of people on laptops...perhaps I'm not hip to the times but I found that odd. Typically you go to grab a beer and socialize not finish homework right? Bottom line - My husband enjoyed all his choices, the atmosphere was pleasant, probably more of a spot for a more seasoned connoisseur. Nice little spot just not my cup of tea. read more

Great selection of beer, unique decor, comfortable seating (if you so choose the comfy seats), great music, friendly bar staff, and a clean/eclectic ambiance. Overall, would definitely visit here again whether with friends or as a date! read more

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The setting caught my eye while walking around downtown. It has a relaxing vibe. The workers were nice and extremely informative about their rotating beers on tap. Comfy chairs plus a flight of beers and they had the Australian Open(tennis) on tv is a win all around for me. read more

The staff was helpful and friendly. The place has a quirky and eclectic atmosphere. They also have a good selection of beers. read more

The Brickwood - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

My group and I arrived tonight to support comedian Eddie Jarvis. The Ambiance was delightful, the staff was wonderful, especially September! The wine and beer were fantastic and the Comedy was off the charts funny! Thank you all for a great night! read more

I loved this place! I have no idea if it's new but the inside decor is totally not new LOL (it's a yolk) it's super vintage/antique decor, which makes the place super hispter accommodating. Their selection of beer is TAP notch. My favorite one was the Sakura something it had tea or something like that. I'm a fan of tea so this was definitely new. I like the variety they have. Lastly their pricing is really fair, especially for their location. read more

The Brickwood - Love comes in all colors. - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

The star is for the location I love the downtown energy and vibes but unfortunately this place lacks good vibes once you get to the door. We were "taken care of" by some SUPER "cool guy" (sarcastic) named Ben, after getting through the door. I can't help but wonder why they would have someone working in the front checking IDs and greeting guests if they lack tact ? I felt he put the "Coors light" taste in our mouth from the beginning which just ruined it for us. The place I had a nice vintage feel to it but had no direction on seating everything seemed throwing together some tables had chairs some dead and no room to walk around due to the abnormal amount of random chairs. The beer selection was nice but the place just had an awkward vibe. Don't waste your time go to the salted pig or another local joint for good beer and nicer staff. read more

The Brickwood - Super cool decor and vintage looking yet with a wanna be super cool audience :/ the staff are rude and seem bothered. - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

Great service, great atmosphere!! Awesome drinks!! We'll be back!! The owner was super knowledgeable! We loved the furniture and the decor!! read more

Very cool place with a nice vibe and good assortment of beers on tap. Don't get me wrong, I love me some IPA, but it was refreshing to not see handle after handle of IPA with a smattering of other offerings. Very cool assortment of beer styles. Would have liked to have seen an NEIPA offering...and some sort of food other than chips. Still...I'd go back for a couple pints before grabbing dinner next time I'm in the district. read more

Nice little new place in Downtown Riverside so of course I had to give it a try. I got a pretty delicious beer for $6 which is pretty good. The staff was very nice and service was quick. The thing I love the most was the decor, especially the vintage chairs. The mood is very calm and quite. I was here with my friend and sister and we all enjoyed our beers and conversation. I think it's a place for a more intimate date though so I think I'll return for that. The only thing I didn't like was the music selection, not my taste. read more

This is an awesome beer house located on Main Street in downtown Riverside. They have a great selection of beers on tap and the largest menu I've ever seen. Do t be afraid to ask the bartenders about what they have. They do carry a lot that you can't see. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great place to grab a few drinks while your in the downtown area. read more

A long time coming for this great establishment from Brad, Jordan , Vince and many others working back of house and front house. Great little spot but not too overcrowded. Great chairs, tables, ambience and pricing. The newest tasting room to hit downtown in a long time and the beers are very well rounded. From one beer lover to another, please , visit this place and do yourself a favor :) read more

The Brickwood - The Bruery out of Placentia is one of many great breweries they bring in !!!:) - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

Hands down the best place to get beer in DownTown Riverside. Very knowledgeable workers and their ability to describe the flavors of the beer they have makes you feel like a little kid in a candy store or something. They Do Not have food but you CAN bring your food in and eat drink and play games or something fun with a group of friends. They have a video game and I believe it is Pac-Man. They card immediately when you walk in so have your ID ready and have fun talk to people ask questions about the beers they have had the entire atmosphere is very welcoming. read more

Great place, extensive drink offerings and non-alcoholic offered as well. Love the owner. So glad it's open indoor again. Such a unique setting, there's nothing like it. read more

I really enjoy this place very much. I can talk to my friends and not have to battle a loud ass dj playing garbage. It's a good place to relax and to try a variety of beers. Every week the menu changes. The service is really good and the place itself is cozy and inviting. I'm blessed to work across from this place so I can have a beer after work ;) highly recommend. read more

Great ambience. Large selection of craft beers with great prices. The ability to get flights of so many different beers from different local breweries is great. I highly recommend this place. Staff is friendly and very helpful. read more

The Brickwood - 4 beer flight. Soft opening day. - Beer Bar Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is good. I think the bartenders are very knowledgeable and also helpful when you ask for suggestions. The atmosphere is nice and there are plenty of places to sit. If you have a large group i think there is only 1 table that accommodates a large party. Other than that it's a nice place to unwind after a hard day of work. read more

There aren't enough relaxed bars or clubs in Riverside with interesting atmospheres where you can just go with a few friends and discuss anything under purple lighting. I'm glad Brickwood opened in Riverside. I went here recently and tried a number of their beers. I personally really liked the Chai High beer. Definitely going to go back. read more