We got the fried chicken sandwich with French fries at Urban Lodge. The fries were unfortunately cold and the sandwich was just okay. The service was great, though, and the atmosphere was nice. Overall, it was an okay experience, but the food could have been better. read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - chicken sandwich - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Servers were nice and the ambiance is what you'd expect from a bustling, downtown brewery especially with numerous events happening nearby. The pretzel was very good - beer cheese was even better. Will go back. read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Soft pretzel with beer cheese - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We stopped by for a quick bite to eat at about 5 p.m. tonight, not realizing that their regular menu was not available. It was a UConn game tonight and they only served a limited menu, so we just had their $10 smash burgers which were satisfying if not hot off the grill (I think they were fresh enough just not made to order). The staff also seemed distracted probably getting ready for the big influx of people which sure enough arrived at about 5:30 and suddenly there were no more free seats. It was too loud to enjoy our conversation anyway so we vacated to make room for the newcomers. If it were a regular night I think I would've appreciated the multistory layout and a more relaxed meal but that's ok. It was a last minute decision to go there when our restaurant of choice was booked for the evening (not usually a place that requires reservations but again affected by the local sports event). read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

stopped in after the convention center glow they had a happy hour menu and prices were reduced for reduced sized portions staff was a little busy and not paying attentions they never asked how i wanted and burger was med well read more

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We arrived expecting hospitality and left feeling like an inconvenience if not annoyance. That's not an experience any customer should have, especially one bringing a sizable group of paying guests. We chose this venue for a company gathering of approximately 25 people and left with one of the most disappointing hospitality experiences I've encountered. The bar itself was already extremely crowded and exceptionally loud, with noise reverberating throughout the space. What made the experience particularly frustrating was that the establishment had rented out its entrance area for a private event, yet patrons still had to pass directly through that event space to access the bar. The setup was confusing, and it was not at all clear that the reservation extended to the entire entrance area rather than just a section of seating. When that was made apparent to us in a condescending way by a person who claimed to be the manager, we decided to leave. As it was raining heavily outside, part of our group briefly remained near the entrance while some colleagues settled the tab. At that point, the individual identifying herself as the manager approached us in an unnecessarily aggressive manner, loudly demanding that our group leave immediately. The interaction was rude, confrontational, and completely lacking in professionalism. What was most surprising was the apparent disregard for paying customers. Rather than treating guests with courtesy and respect, the situation was escalated in a way that was both embarrassing and unwarranted. For a venue that markets itself as a place for social gatherings and events, the customer service was remarkably poor. There are plenty of bars with great atmospheres and crowded evenings. What distinguishes a quality establishment is how it treats its guests when challenges arise. Unfortunately, this venue failed that test. Based on our experience, I would not recommend it for corporate events or professional group outings. read more

Cam provided wonderful service at the bar! Their fall cocktail was delicious and their beers, fantastic! I had the Oktoberfest and took a 4 pack of the mixed berry sour to-go. They also have super affordable happy hour drinks and snacks. I got their queso and chips to-go and the queso was exquisite! The vibe was just as the name describes, Urban lodge-y. Totally would go again! read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Urban Lodge Brewing has two locations, this one is in Hartford, CT. The Manchester location opened in 2019. My family and I were in the area and decided to stop in for lunch. This place was pretty big and with a second floor. When you first walk in, there is a sign stating to seat yourself and order via a QR code; each table had one and it can be scanned with a smartphone. The place was pretty busy and I asked an employee if they had an elevator or ramp, since we had a baby carriage, they said they didn't know since they're new. Luckily we snagged an open table on the first floor but it was dirty, we had to clean it ourselves. Their menu was not too vast but it had some good options. We ordered onion rings and the cheeseburger smash burgers. The food was delivered to our tables and it was actually pretty good! My husband got up to the bar to order some drinks for us. I love sours so I tried out their Husky Berry Buzz, which is a fruited sour with hints of cranberries and wildflower honey; I thought it was okay, a little too sour for my liking and I love sours lol. Then I had one of their holiday specials, a green Grinch drink with glitter and red sugar rim, that was a pretty drink and tasty. There was a person coming around to clean the tables when we finished our meals, they must've been short-handed when we first got in. Overall, a good place for some drinks and food. read more

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We visited for a quick pre-theater dinner on a weeknight. We really enjoyed the ambiance of the fireplace and the casual atmosphere. I had the pink guava sour beer and the Buffalo chicken empanadas. I was pleased with both. My companion had the salad that comes with a cheeseburger under it and a mixed drink. We ordered our drinks at the bar and our meals via QR code from our table. I'm not a huge fan of this process, but it worked smoothly. read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Interior - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Hm. This spot is great for a drink, but I'm not sure I'd be back to dine in. Me and a friend decided to check them out for food on a Saturday which might've been the root of the problem, honestly. We sat upstairs which is beautiful, but I think the way they run service is a bit strange. We almost ordered at our table but realized you have to order drinks at the bar since they're not available on the QR code menu. Going downstairs to the bar for your drink was confirmed by the equally annoyed tables next to us. I'm not sure if there's a sign somewhere but we definitely missed it. Paul is an amazing bartender. I asked him to surprise me and he made me a blood orange cosmo with a little extra sweetness, it was fantastic. Once we were back upstairs, we placed our order for food and got to chatting. Both my appetizer and main dish came out at the same time but we noticed a delay in my friends food. Since part of her order included a takeout order, we assumed maybe they packed the whole thing up and put it at the bar. She went downstairs and asked the bartender, but the bartender told her the kitchen was backed up and her food should be coming out soon. Since their ordering system sends a text when your food is on the way to your table, we were going off that. We ended up waiting almost 40 minutes and found out that her food was at the bar the entire time. Thankfully she was refunded but considering we only get to meet once a month, this was a big let down for both of us. I think the service could just be way more attentive. I got the turkey burger with fries, and the bacon, spinach, artichoke dip. Both were good and large portions for the price. The dip was easily favorite of the two. I liked the amount of cheese but the bacon was a bit much, which isn't something I'd ever thought I'd say! Their kitchen is open pretty late which is great if you're around the area looking for an affordable bite. read more

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I've briefly visited Urban Lodge in Manchester, just to pick up some beers to give as a gift. This was my first visit to their location (great location, btw) on Pratt Street in Hartford. First thoughts, nice space! There's three levels-the entrance level with a couple of tables and an auxiliary bar (not being used around noon on a Saturday), the second level with the big bar, lots of bar tables, and I did not visit floor 3. I liked that there were some tv screens in the main area. One was playing The Office (would've loved the captions to have been on), one was playing a crystal clear view of the guys in their brewery canning up beers, another was playing a sports-ball-game-match. I was sort of surprised that it's the kind of place where you order your food at the bar (or by using your phone). Not a big deal. I already knew I would be ordering the Paddy Melt (not my spelling, theirs) long before I arrived. I'm always smitten when a burger has 1,000 island dressing and swiss on sourdough (and the crispy onions just made it even better). Excellent burger!! My only complaint is it came uncut. My wife also had the same burger and loved it. We ordered a pretzel with beer cheese and mustard to start but unfortunately, everything hit the table at once. I liked the pretzel and the dipping sauces though I felt the beer cheese could've been a little punchier in terms of beer flavor. Then again, I'm a punchy beer drinker and love an IPA that is quite bitter. I had a pint of the Double Black Diamond (really delicious) and my wife had a pint of the Open Trail. Cool spot, really good beer and food. Check them out. read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Pretzel app - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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The burgers really complement the beer here. All the food is very good in general. Easy to order right at the table with the Toast app! read more

A group of us from work decided to go here to celebrate a coworker's departure. We had a great time! They had live music, both their beers and cocktails were really good and we were happy to find that even their food options were delicious! Family friendly as well but great for hanging out with friends or a date night. Whatever the occasion this spot can fit your needs if you're looking for a fun chill night out in downtown. Definitely will be coming back!! read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Kitchen Salad - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

My husband and I have been to this location twice now and it's one of the best breweries we've been too. The atmosphere is comfortable and even though the atmosphere is geared toward the UCONN students you never feel out of place! We've enjoyed the food both times we've been here, the chicken Cesar wrap is amazing! Service is always fabulous and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly! read more

We had a very nice experience at this place. The beertender was attentive with fast service, and the food server was courteous. I chose a 4-flight, and selected a Mixed Berry sour, Open Trail NE pale ale, Maui, and Fireside stout. All were tasty, with the Open Trail being my favorite. I also ordered a Hartford Hellion burger with a side of fries. The fries were thin & crispy and the burger was delicious and.... SPICY! The decor was clean and modern and, outside, the street is a pedestrian way with many other shops to stroll about. read more

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Loud, happening brewery in downtown Hartford. Came late afternoon Saturday during March Madness and it was packed. Seating is first come, first served. Luckily a couple was leaving the bar area and we got to sit there. Beers were too bad and food was tasty. We enjoyed onion rings and fries, Philly steak sandwich, Buffalo chicken empanadas and a special sandwich on the menu. Beer and food is paid separately unless you're at the bar. We had a gift card giving us issues and luckily a bartender took care of it for us. Will check this place out again before a Yard Goats game this summer... read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Philly steak sandwich - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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First time at Urban Lodge before attending a show at The Bushnell. It was a rainy evening but it didn't stop us from grabbing a bite and checking the place out. It was a few of us together and we enjoyed it. To Order you scan the code with your phone to Pull up the menu . When you Put in your order from your phone you pay . They also ask for gratuity ahead of time. You cannot order drinks from there. For drinks, you need to go up and order at the bar. It's a very chill environment. High top tables, there's an area that has a couch area . It's nice! We were all happy with our food! For bar food we were pretty satisfied. read more

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Fun vibe, spacious and great beers! Food is excellent- esp the nachos. If the music wasn't ear-splitting it would get 5 stars.

Ugh.... when will the QR code ordering end?! TBH, if we knew that's how this place took care of the customers, we wouldn't have stopped here for dinner. Kirstin, Joe, hubs and I had dinner here before a Wolfpack game and the place was pretty busy when we got there. We were able to get a table downstairs but quickly noticed that no one acknowledges you until bringing your order. There is serve yourself water that hubby found while heading to the bathroom. They were out of brisket but that was unclear in the online ordering system and we had to go to the bar to get the answer (again, no waitstaff). So after finding that out, we ordered nachos to start-- very large portion but was not a fan of the flavor of their chili. We also had the special KC Chiefs burger and the Marcus Camby-- this was the fave, triple patty and very filling. The burgers do not come with a side so you'll have to order fries and onion rings separately, which we did. The price on the sides seems like a bit much so maybe not worth it When you place your order via QR code, it asks for a tip. As we try to give cash, we held off but once we saw how little service you actually get, it was even more off-putting. Hartford has too many other great places, so we won't be returning. read more

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The Philly with beer cheese was awesome! Had a nice Pilsner with lunch. Service was good, and it was slow while I was there which made it a nice reprieve from the loud conference centre. read more

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So happy to have an Urban Lodge location closer to home! Pratt Street is really coming up and we couldn't be more excited! And the executive chef is Corey Wry of Corey's Catsup and Mustard!? One of our old Manchester staples! This spot is HUGE with multiple levels and tons of tables and space. We came with a large party of 10+ and were able to snag a back room with a few tables upstairs. They have multiple bars with their brews and a full cocktail menu. We of course had to try a burger and it didn't disappoint! You order food from a QR code on each table but drinks are ordered from the bar. Food came out pretty quickly and it was super easy to order. Overall great vibes and an awesome spot for groups!!! read more

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New brewery with food downtown. It's nice to see more and more places on Pratt st. downtown. The space itself is gorgeous. Warm environment that's really well decorated with a slightly industrial feel. If you've been to their other location, it's a similar vibe. They have two levels with a bar on both, however they have a more limited selection of drinks on the second floor. I got the raspberry sour which I enjoyed. Not too sweet or too sour. Very refreshing. They have mostly IPAs but they also have ciders, cocktails and wine. You can get drinks in 9oz. Or 16 oz. You can only order beer at the bars. They don't have waiters that come around. What's odd is that you can only order food off the QR code. So you will always have to order separately for drinks and food which is kind of weird. I got the blackened chicken sandwich ($13) and fries ($6.5). You have to order fries separately. Prices are a little higher than normal, especially since the size and quality was just ok. The chicken ate very dry and it says it comes with avocado but I didn't taste any. read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Upstairs area - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Nope Unfriendly Unhelpful No service Get your own water Order drinks at the bar Gets business since not much left around downtown now. read more

With a more cozy upscale feel, this bar offers several areas for groups along with intimate seating. We enjoy bar seating and in this particular eatery, I found it to be a pleasant experience because we could place our entire order at the bar. Kylie was a fantastic bartender and truly is why I'm giving Urban 4 stars. The food wasn't great and the drinks are just okay, but her service was absolutely fantastic! read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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This was a really cool spot. I liked the atmosphere of the place. You ordered your drinks at the bar, and you used a QR code for your food. The pretzel was my favorite! The beers were pretty good, they had a decent selection. Definitely a lot of IPAs. The staff were also friendly read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - The pretzel, but we already started - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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The absolute worst! We eat out 2-3 times per week. Been doing this for 20+ years. We had a 6:00 reservation at Urban. We waited for over 15 minutes at the hostess stand until someone asked to help us. There was a long line out the door for people to check in. Once seated, we ordered food (just appetizers) and drinks. Waited forever for drinks. After about waiting 45 minute for our apps, I finally asked when they'd be out. I was told they were both coming out (one of the apps was nachos). Another 20 minutes passes and I ask again and the waitress disappears into the kitchen and returns 10 minutes later only to say that she can only get us the nachos and it would be another 15 minutes. There was food coming out of the kitchen non-stop so maybe our order was never submitted. We canceled the food order and left. I know they were short staffed but witnessed several people sit at tables for over 15 minutes and get up and leave because no one had even stopped by to take their order. I don't know what the owner is supposed to do if they can't handle the amount of people coming in (maybe close a section of the restaurant and cancel reservations)??? However, I know I'll never go back. read more

A real cool and chill spot to kick it with the boys and watch sports. The beer selection is very wide and good. I recommend the brewery read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Porter and stout - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We sat at the bar on a rainy Saturday. Service was quick/freindly and they had a fight on TV we watched. You order food on your phone through a QR code that tells the kitchen where you're sitting. Food was good, loved the pizza, the peppercorns on the Q burger are a bit strong for me but that's just my taste, the sandwich was good otherwise although messy, I recommend a fork and knife. read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Two sours and a cider - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Great location and awesome beers. Madison was very helpful and attentive. She mixed up whatever we thought sounded good. The place got super busy and loud. Large group of guys from a convention, they still tried to keep everyone happy and served despite the overwhelming party boy group. read more

Busy night, we barely found 2 seats at the small bar on the first floor (that it was closed)but those were the only seats available. You have to order the food by scanning the QR code. Only 2 small signs available at our bar. The ambiance was typical for a brewery, thankfully not just young crowd, good mix overall. Different levels with different seating options but not that much availability so arrive early especially during the weekend if you want a comfortable spot. Drinks: You do have to go at the bar and order the drinks.My husband had 2 beers which he enjoyed very much and I wanted to try a cocktail. I didn't like my drink and I went to politely ask for something different which they did but didn't garnish according to the menu so I can't recommend it to you. All I can tell you is that it was an espresso martini but I wished they told me the name. Food: Burger for the hubby. Didn't came with the fries and I thought that was a little bit odd. My fish and chips were okay. Plenty of fries on mine so I didn't mind sharing. The paper underneath the food got soggy right away as soon as I squeezed the lemon so maybe they could use a different kind going forward. Definitely extra points for the water station, just wished the location was different not next to the bathroom. Bathrooms were nice and clean, always appreciated when they have the extra hook on the door for your purse and a flat surface for your phone. Extra supplies on hand and feminine hygiene products were a great idea. I would go back to try the beer and more items from the menu. read more

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Happy to see the tradition continuing downtown. Multi level space with at least 3 bars to get service . All the beers you already love with mixed drinks used local flavors from Hartford Flavor company who will be opening also on Pratt - turning into a destination street! read more

Urban Lodge Brewing - Upstairs loft bar - Brewpubs Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I got to check out this brewery when I was in town for the Hartford Marathon. They had just had their grand opening that week. I arrived shortly after they opened on Sunday and took a seat at the bar. It was empty when I walked in, but by the time I left there were a lot of other guests. The guys at the bar were friendly and offered great suggestions. I started with a flight. For food, you order via a QR code at your table. I ended up getting the soft pretzel which was a large portion and very tasty. read more

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I would like to start out saying that my 1 star rating is too much. I really can't comment on the food as we had no service which resulted in no food or drink. I made a reservation a week ago at the recommendation of a friend for for my anniversary. Unfortunately, this was a mistake. Upon arrival we were seated by the hostess in the bar at a small two top table even though we had a reservation. We sat at the table and patiently waited for 20 minutes before we saw any service staff. The hostess preceeded to walk another couple over to the four top table right next to us. Five minutes after the couple that just sat we see a waitress heading our way, however, instead of taking our drink order she proceeds to take the order of the couple that just sat down. We explain to the waitress that we had been waiting. She said oh. We then proceeded to get up an walk out. We stop to notify the hostess that we are leaving. She does not ask why, is there a problem, what happen, etc. She had no reaction. We then call the manager to explain the situation. We explained we were on our anniversary and we had driven from Massachusetts to try this restuarant for the first time. He says well we had to move people from the outside, inside due to rain. We say what does this have to do with us and getting service at our table. He says well I hope you give us another chance. I am in the food service business. This service was very unprofessional which is why we tried to do them a favor to improve and correct the situation. Instead the manager did nothing. They ruined this special occassion. Needless to say this place has lost a customer for life. read more

A welcome addition to downtown Hartford, Urban Lodge brewing is the newest in a line of breweries that have been springing up in CT over the past 5 years. The difference with this one is the size and the vibe, and it seems that they have gotten it right. Urban lodge originated in Manchester, CT and has been a hit not only among the locals, but with out of towners as well. It's no wonder why the brewery would feel the need to expand. The spot has an open window (which allows you to order drinks from the street), 3 floors, beautifully detailed rooms, and 3 bars including a full cocktail bar upstairs. The food at first glance has the regular bar food flare with hartford centric names (is the hellion burger a reference to the hartford hell cats team of the 90s?, also the Marcus camby burger was ), but when I started to chow down I was in heaven. Every bite better than the last and made me want to order everything on the menu. Until I got to the tacos. I admittedly wasn't a fan, but also it was the first weekend so I will go back and try them again to see if they can change my mind. The beer itself is nothing different that I had noticed from the Manchester spot but I could be wrong (please correct me if im wrong!) This brewery expands the palate by including a full bar, and canned cocktails. The beer is great and while the bar on the bottom floor closest to the door has a limited selection, if you take 6 steps to the right you will be at the main beer bar that has a full draft selection. Not a huge deal to me All staff were very attentive and knowledgeable regarding beer recommendations and in particular I would like to point out Paul, Laura, and general manager Kelsi, who might have been the friendliest people I've ever met in the brewery setting. If not for the excellent food, delicious beer, and dope ambiance I would return just for these 3! read more

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I was charged over $33 for two drinks. The bar tender was not friendly. Happy hour isn't worth it. The first time I went with my daughter it was great. Brought my husband after talking it up. The experience was lame the second time and I feel I was over charged. read more

Opening weekend!!! I came here on day 2 of opening and was pretty impressed. Although to be expected, few minor hiccups which I'm sure will be smoothed out as time goes but let's talk about positives. Food options were great! Everything I ordered was delicious. I got the chicken and elote dip (amazing!), and the Lola dog which had carmelized onions, saukraut and a Dijon mustard... now I'm not huge on hot dogs but this was it! Beer was great as well. Love that there was a cocktail bar at the top level. Great ambiance and nice interior look. Seating was plenty but of course it being newly opened, it was pretty crowded. read more

Place has a nice ambiance, probably good vibes for the crowd it's trying to attract. Contemporary. We had two beers, an Irish Red Ale which had a nice balance of malt but a little sweet for me, and the second was New England IPA with citra hops. Not overly hopped but the citra certainly gave it a bright upfront flavor. Most of the other beers by their description might be overly hopped for me. I don't want a beer smashing me over the head with hops . We ordered food which is what knocked it down to 3 stars. The beer was very good and served in appropriate glassware. You order food off a QR code and the restaurant uses Four Square to do the ordering. I have many issues with this. One it creates an impersonal remote atmosphere . While the menu was easy to navigate (mostly because of the limited menu) it had issues . For orders like a quesadilla (tacos etc) it asks you for a choice of protein (one of which is vegetarian) and easy opt out selection for the other ingredients. I wanted a quesadilla with no meat (I like mine like the original Mexican style with cheese and chilis thank you ). But there was no way to order the item with making a protein selection. I wasn't looking to save money I just didn't want meat today. Also no servers or wait staff to ask. Bartenders are separate from the food operation and cannot assist. So I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich . My wife had a beef short rib taco. The taco was quite good . The chicken sandwich was dry from overcooked chicken breast and perhaps not enough of whatever the sauce was. A sub par sandwich. My three stars comes from the inane food ordering system. Online ordering systems have a place in takeout and perhaps fast food restaurants (in that case if you modify the standard item, it has a half way chance of getting done correctly ) but in a more upscale establishment it sends me a bad vibe and in my case I could not order what I wanted. Food prices were reasonable. The beer was very good. But the food was not good enough to keep me coming back and I can get excellent beers at multiple brew pubs some with better food or food trucks . If I was still working I would hang here with buddies after work for a couple of beers. Perhaps the younger set might be so used to online ordering they won't have issues with the dumb food ordering system. I wish them success and am always rooting for downtown establishments. read more

Definitely an inviting place, and a welcome addition to the Hartford scene. Came here for weekday lunch. My only gripe is that you order food via QR code. Think after covid we're all tired ordering this way. Food was decent, if a tad expensive for what you actually get. This place would be more inviting with full table service. read more

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A group of friends and I went on a Thursday after work and had an amazing time! The place itself was spacious, clean, and well organized. We stayed on the first floor and all ordered delicious beers and ciders. I had their mixed berry sour and it was so good! Ordering was easy. We scanned the QR code and our food was quickly brought out to us! It definitely gets busy, but worth trying out if you can. We cannot wait to go back as those deviled eggs are mighty tasty! read more

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Beer was just OK, but the clientele was mostly obnoxious college kids the night we went

I felt invisible here, the beer was fine but the there were a ton of people working and no one was really attentive while we were sitting at the bar! read more