We were looking for a brewery to grab a few drinks after early dinner in Penn Yan. Saw some reviews…read moreindicating this is a new spot, so we decided to give it a try. Really happy we did. Family owned and operated brewery. Staff is very friendly. Beer selection is limited to 8 right now, but since they're new, I understand they're still setting up everything. The beers were excellent. Wife had the cider (nice hard cider that wasn't overly sweet). I had the Grumpy Old Man (sour beer) which was really good. I'm a huge fan of a good sour beer and this hit the spot. If you're an IPA fan (wife and I are not), this likely isn't your spot, as they only have one on tap. But if you like a good beer, they definitely have you covered. We got an appetizer of whipped feta dip, which was delicious. They also do pizza, but we didn't have any as we already ate dinner. I'll definitely come back. Great little spot

Beer is ok, pizza is great. Bartender was amazing and attentive. I will be back for the pizza…read morealone, the beer is just an added bonus. Some reviews posted complaints about them being short staffed. Lake Life did have a sign out front indicating that they are short staffed, but I didn't notice it. Seemed clean and plenty of employees to handle all of the business.

The best local bar I've ever been to. The bartender was awesome, the brews were great. Will be…read moreback next time!

I liked it even better than Chunky Cheese's. I recommend the Schlitz cocktail, which is their…read moresignature drink.

Highly recommend!! Friendly staff, great atmosphere & music, outstanding food, amazing beer…read more A true gem. We love it!

Great place! I didn't expect much, just gave it a chance since it was open on Monday afternoon…read more Coming from Niagara Falls where I tried famous original buffalo wings and was frankly underwhelmed but decided to try it here and wow, what a difference! Pizza and wings were the best I tired in the region. Highly recommended.

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 location in the middle of Penn Yan. Irish Red ale was good. Loaded fries were way too big…read morefor one person, but I powered through and finished them. Bartender was by himself and working his butt off; never missing a beat.

The music was great though loud making conversations difficult. The food was good,with several fun…read moreoptions. Our group of 10 ordered and enjoyed it very much. The downfall was the Service! The male bartender (owner) was smug and condescending, I placed my food order and asked if they had any iced tea, lemonade. He smirked said NO. I asked if they had water and you would have thought I was speaking in tongues! He then cringed and said " umbrella yeah, Penn Yan TAP water ". I said that sounds lovely. My son ordered his food and an alcoholic beverage which was received with less disdain. Then I was asked for my card for only a minute to which I replied I am paying cash and again he acted if perhaps I was from Mars. I firmly believe he may very well be from Uranus! When I went back to our tables, my group experienced the same attitude with him and even worse from the female bartender who was rude and impatient. So, first I am happy to drink Penn yan Tap water,I have lived here my entire life and love my town. Second, I would think an owner should be pleased that our group spent over $600.00 and are responsible enough to have a few adults drive without drinking alcohol! I only hope the tips we all left go to the kitchen staff who prepared the food. Lastly, the water container was emptied and refilled twice while we were there so Rock On TAP water. We will not return.

When we found out one of our favorite restaurants had changed hands and quality went down, we went…read moreto Yelp to find another place to eat. Tavern Restaurant did not disappoint. Old school tavern vibe. All four of us throughly enjoyed our lunch. Staff were friendly, prices were great. We will definitely make this our new " go to" Place when we're in the area.

Love this place. Classic burger joint. They know how to cook a burger. Order it how you like it…read more It'd addictions and good. Great spot, good music, good songs. And Greta service.

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here Skip to the end to see my rating…read morescale. Although it's more of the modern feel than the earthy feel that I prefer, Tin Barn more than makes up for it with an awesome view of Seneca Lake, an expansive outdoor seating area, and friendly staff. Although we didn't eat while there, they do have a food menu, so Tin Barn really hits all the important aspects I look for in a brewery - good beer, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, dog friendly outdoor seating, and availability to get some snacks. It all creates an inviting atmosphere that I'd be happy to visit again next time we're in the FLX Region, even if we stay on one of the other Lakes. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

I was quite impressed with their beer. I'm not sure why I thought that a brewery on the East Coast…read morewouldn't make good hazy beer, but I was wrong. Pretty much all their Hazy IPAs were quite nice. And they had a large selection of them. All the way from sessions to triples. I also tried the fruit sour - which is not really my type of beer - but I think they did a good job on that one too, very fruity. Hazy IPA's are their thing - they did have a couple others like the sour and a blonde, but this is mostly a place to go for a hazy. We also got food. I thought the pretzel sticks with mustard where quite good - although I ordered the beer cheese with them and was pretty unimpressed with that and wished I had just stuck with the mustard. I also go the Buffalo chicken nachos which were decent. Not blow me away, but tasty. And very filling. Great space. Huge indoor and outdoor space. Big patio with a gorgeous view of Seneca Lake. I saw games inside.

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Climbing Bines was one of seven breweries we visited on our recent trip to the FLX region, specifically Seneca Lake. To be consistent with my rating scale I really had to think hard about this one because there are quite a few good breweries right around Watkins Glen. When I asked myself if I'd be willing to drive 30 minutes to bypass a couple of other breweries to get there the answer was yes - depending on the weather. The tap room has the earthy feel that I find comfortable, it has a really nice outdoor seating areas, and its super dog friendly. Although there are some better beers close by, Climbing Bines gets bonus points from me for the ambiance and scenery. It really is a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing place. Don't get me wrong, the beers are OK, but I'd mostly drive a bit to hang out there for an evening if it's sunny and if there's a food truck. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

On our Seneca Lake brewery tour (July 14), we didn't stop at the new Climbing Bines tasting room in…read moreGeneva, NY, but instead stopped at the Hop Farm. I always like this location! It is big with lots of outdoor space. It has two event spaces (one enclosed) and often has food trucks. The website recommends bringing chairs on the weekend, because they have more space than seating. One thing to note about the beers is that some are made with ingredients from other farms. On the menu, those are marked as "Pando" (I don't remember what that stands for). Wineries in the Finger Lakes region have wine trail markers. I hope the breweries will advocate for something similar. Those markers could help more people discover the growing number of breweries in the Finger Lakes.

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 came here with our kids on a warm spring day and had an absolute blast. Not many places have a…read morefull playground (fenced in!!) as well as a dog friendly space. The staff were incredibly helpful and we loved everything we tried. Not only can you sip on something while on site, you're able to purchase crowlers to go!

Cute little brewery that I think would be more fun to visit when the weather is warmer. They have…read morea lot of outdoor seating and even a little playset! The beer itself was okay. Nothing to write home about, but definitely drinkable. They had a lot of their own beers on tap, but not a huge variety to choose from. The server was nice and friendly. I would give this place another try in nicer weather just for the ambiance.