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 seltzer and beers were 5/5!! We met the owners, who are…read morea husband and wife combo with their son as our server. The vibes are immaculate here. I definitely recommend this. we had such a good experience in the off season we can't wait to see them full swing during the summer

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.

We love this place & highly recommend it. Staff is great, food is excellent, and the beer is always…read moreoutstanding.

Wow I love a brewery that has good food along with good beer! We visited on a Sunday and there was…read morelive music and the perfect weather to enjoy their patio overlooking the lake. Bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Would love to come again!

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.

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.

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.

Great brewery with a nice selection and plenty of seating!…read more Went here on Labor Day weekend and was excited to try their Mango Wheat. It was super refreshing - highly recommend if you're into fruited wheat beer. They had a good selection of different kind of beers as well as local wines and NYS spirits. There's definitely something for everyone! The staff was very welcoming, answered questions, and there was ample seating inside and outside. Highly recommend!

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.

Wow this place was awesome with great food and service. Before we ate we played a lot of game which…read moreincluded a pool table and a shuffle board which was so fun. And when are food came it was good with incredible wings and pizza.

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.

Brewery with a view!! They had live music when we visited (Thursday night). We sat outside with…read morebeer, cider and wine and enjoyed the view. They have a very limited menu (roast beef sandwich, bowl of chips and hummus bowl). The bartender was fantastic! We'd definitely visit again when in the area.

It's been a while since we last visited Two Goats, and it reminded me of a spot closer to home--one…read morethat would easily become a regular hangout. We had the chance to try some great beers, and one unique experience stood out: mixing two beers together, a concept similar to a blend in the wine world. As the bartender put it, "It's a game we like to play." On tap, they had a solid lineup: 1. Hector Logger - A traditional lager (4.9% ABV) 2. Goatmaster Kölsch - A crisp Kölsch (5.1% ABV), which I tried and really enjoyed 3. RedBeard - A Red Ale (5% ABV), a reliable go-to beer 4. Cream Ale - A bit different at 6.7% ABV, more robust than the typical lower-ABV versions 5. Golden Crush - A hazy IPA (5.1% ABV) that had nice fruit-forward notes, but not overpowering 6. X IPA - An Imperial IPA (7.8% ABV) Mosaic! Mosaic! - A Pale Ale (5.2% ABV) that followed the traditional pale ale profile and was very enjoyable 7. Goatmeal Stout - An Oatmeal Stout (8.1% ABV) Then came the blends--something I hadn't seen much of before. The only one I tried was 1. Goat Juice, a 50/50 mix of Hazy IPA and Kölsch (5.1% ABV). It was bursting with amazing flavors, the best of both worlds. Some of their other blends included: 2. Red X - A mix of Red Ale and Imperial IPA 3. Goatgasm - A Kölsch and IPA blend 4. Headbutt - A Stout and Cream Ale combo I tend to gravitate toward Hazies, Kölsches, and Pale Ales, so this place hit all the right notes for me. I can't wait to come back and see what new creations they have on tap next time!

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.