I met a friend here for happy hour. It was my first time. I had been to the previous establishment, the Ship Inn, several times. When I first drove up, I didn't not immediately recognize it as the former Ship Inn because the traffic pattern at the intersection was different and the building looked more updated. The interior was spacious. My friend was at the bar where we sat the entire time. Since my friend was a regular, he knew the bar tender, Morgan. He vouched for her Old Fashioned which just happened to be what I had planned to order. The Old Fashioned was good. She made it with Evan Williams Bourbon. It had a good blend so that it was not too sweet, too bitter or overpowered by the bourbon. My friend ordered Garlic Parmesan wings which he seemed to enjoy. We sat talking for a couple of hours and never felt rushed. The vibe at the bar was friendly as folks came in and out for drinks. I will go back and check out the restaurant next time. read more

Went on a Saturday night and honestly had a great time. Calamari appetizer was super lightly breaded and crispy, and the green sauce (herby/creamy) was awesome! I had a pizza, which was thin-crust, had flavorful sauce, and a solid cheese-sauce ratio. I would've finished the whole thing if it wasn't for the beer flights! I had two flights and each of the beers I tried I would order again. They're named nautically which made ordering them honestly fun. Wait staff was friendly and timely, so much so that I'm already planning a return! I will say that many tables were empty so it was a bit easier to serve us, but I hope in the future VK gets more business. Good people, good food, great beer. read more

Weekend afternoon at the bar, been here a few times now. Ambiance: Confusing decor, not sure what they are trying to be, classic , modern, etc., strange bar placement ... Seating: Sat at the bar; tables are also available in the dining section. Service: Friendly and attentive most of the time. I don't like when bartenders have to serve tables. Crowd: middle-aged and older. Drinks: Don't like any of the beers; mixed drinks use pre-mix. Food: Was ok for bar food, hot fries, good pizzas. Restrooms: Clean. Parking: Plenty of parking. Value: Average. Experience: Came here for the beer, many better beer options in Exton. read more

VK Brewing has good outdoor seating area perfect for enjoying cocktails and apps with your girlfriends or date night! I ordered the espresso martini, and it was unreal. It had such a rich, delicious flavor and was topped with an amazing flavored foam. Definitely a must-try if you're visiting! read more

I've been here twice in the last few months and had a good visit each time. The beer is solid (not the best craft beer in the area, but good enough). The food and the music were the stars! I really liked the pork nachos which are served individually topped. It's a surprisingly tasty and less messy way to eat nachos. They are on the happy hour menu as well and they have a Saturday early afternoon happy hour which I always appreciate!. We came the first time for the live music. Hoping they have Chris Wethman play again. We also saw him perform at the Fairway location and it was great. read more

Well service was friendly and the chatty bartender knew her beers. That's a plus. Beer was good but not great. Pros: happy hours on Friday and Saturday. That's not common at all. Plenty of affordable apps on the menu and $6 drafts. Nice deal Nice historic Inn with some old touches left alone. A smaller dining area in the front and larger area in back as well as a bar. Cons. Decor. Lightning a bit harsh, like a grocery store. Tables chairs are petty cheap looking. The bar seating is small but decent seating area. Back room looks like a high school cafeteria. Very Open bunch of tables and same cheap seating. No cozy booths that you'd expect Food. Only had the pork nachos. Nice size plate with only 9 square flat but delicate nachos. Good for happy hour app but if it's the same size for other times it is a bit small Taste. Well the pork was tender and seemed nicely seasoned. The reason I said seemed is because it was absolutely drowning in some kind is herbed sauce. I mean swimming in it. So way overloaded it was dripping wet and such a mess we needed a second set of napkins. Too much for hand food. Tasted bland as well. Supposedly was crème fraiche Would have been an interesting sour cream replacement if it was not so slightly seasoned it did not add a thing except more wetness than my dogs' slobber (and less tasty) they also were supposed to have a cheese sauce that was not noticeable at all in contrast to the oodles of white sweat sauce. I assume the recipe said "drizzle" the sauce on and the chef thought it said "drench". It would probably save the pace hundreds of dollars in sauce per month by not using such a huge amount. I will likely give the place another try and might even order the nachos again but sauce(s) on the side to get a chance to drizzle myself and taste the pork Pic included read more

VK Brewing Co. & Eatery - 4 of the 9 nachos drenched in some kind of tasteless sauce - Brewpubs Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

The pizza was great, the stake sandwich is ok. The atmosphere is wonderful. The outside patio was also a great time.

horrible pizza two weeks in a row i asked for a specific pizza with very soft crust.they sent wrong pizza with crust like card board.called them on phone and left instructions with order and wrote instructions on order.done with them. read more

Great spot for a yummy lunch or dinner! The pizzas were all delicious and a good size to split or take home leftovers. There was a bar on the other side of the place that we went to after dinner which was fun. There is plenty of room for larger parties / families and a wide range of delicious options on the menu - I'd recommend for a family / groups. The food did take a little longer than we thought to come out, but the service and food were good! read more

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I have had lunch here with friends quite a few times. Service is always friendly, quick and attentive. I've enjoyed nearly everything I've ordered (a few things were not bad, but merely "OK"). In addition to lunch entrees, we've had appetizers and deserts which are also quite good. The dining room is clean and welcoming. Note that this restaurant does add a surcharge when paying with credit card. read more

Interior was a little rough. Looks like they are still getting situated. Food and service was very good. I would definitely come back.

Always nice to see a new joint in the hood, right? limited review: I can't comment on the food, but we stopped in for a craft cocktail to check it out. Pros: the interior revisions are beautiful - kudos for design/architecture; very friendly and quick service, wide ranging, mid-tier menu with a little something for everyone? Beer selection embraces other brands... Cons: the 2 cocktails we ordered were simply too sweet (one was a sour and the other an old fashioned) for our taste. @ $14 a pop, wasn't willing to "go there" again. IMHO - more attention to detail before i'd reconsider on that front. Didn't try the beer as the only "house beers" were IPA's at this point. So i'm torn - will likely try it again, sans craft cocktails, to see if the food makes up for the whiff on that front. read more

VK Brewing Co. & Eatery - Bar - Brewpubs Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Beers just ok. Menu should be abbreviated, and improved upon. Ordered the French onion soup: thyme sprigs had to be fished out. Mushroom bisque more like mushroom broth. Hubby and I split the buttermilk chicken sandwich. (Assumed incorrectly that it was battered) Was dry, Uber amount of "ranch" dressing, which actually was just mayonnaise. My mixed drink was tasty. Sorry, not rushing back. read more

Food was delicious and service was great.We will definitely be back. We went to lunch.I had the Smash Burger it was juicy and my son had the crispy chicken sandwich. He loved it. House made chips were Amazing.. read more

Wonderfully fresh oysters and tasty beer. The service was prompt and personable. The building has smaller rooms with tables creating a welcoming atmosphere and helps keep the noice level down to a comfortable level. Strongly recommend this place for your next date night or family outing. read more

We love trying new breweries especially with food. We had a reservation as we were a party of 7. The building is historical so the inside is really chopped up with small and large rooms. We were put in the front room with two other parties eventually. I asked if we could go to the larger brighter room with lots of folks and was told no and we would have other parties. The other two tables had the same server but we had our own. She must have had tables in other rooms because she was very much absent. Husband asked for onion rings in place of his fries and he never got them. No one even came near our table to ask for them the third time. Waited till end of meal for ketchup and never was asked if we wanted another drink. The food was pretty good. Appetizers were great. Bruschetta with burratta, soft pretzel and weird pieces of boneless chicken wings. The bread for the cheesesteaks was delicious! Beers are good and I really liked the amber. Looks like a nice outside and near our kids so probably will come back. read more

My wife and I have eaten here about 6 or more times over the last year or so. Each time the food seems better than the last. My favorite is the Prime Rib cheesesteak it is delicious. Also we've had the Stromboli, chicken and the Black and Blue burger. Everything has been great. The beer is fantastic also. The service is always good. Tables are clean, and we Can't wait for our next visit. read more

Different cheesesteak #1055 in the last five years. Special Wednesday drinks and cheesesteaks with Amigo Dan. They are in the newly renovated historic Ship Inn building. We loved our Old Fashions. The Prime Rib cheesesteak was very good but at $19 it needed more meat. You can see a lot of roll in my pictures. High quality ingredients. read more

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Food overpriced and subpar. As far as the interior itself it is sadly mismatched and cheap. Was hoping they improved things given previous reviews. Sad to see. read more

I am a big foodie and when I saw that the ship inn, where I had fond memories of working as a server, was gone I had to check it out. Walking in was a breath of fresh air! The staff was welcoming and the beer brewed by VK was refreshing! I ordered the buffalo wings & they gave us soo many it was perfect for sharing, cooked well done and delicious with a little kick, we also had the cheesesteak, which was perfect for 2! It was made with caramelized onions and mushrooms, which is my favorite soo delicious. Served on a toasted sesame seed bun and the quality of the beef was superb and tasty, I loved it! It was the best cheesesteak I've had in a long time I got the cheese sauce on the side and it was perfect for dipping the fresh Crispy Fries that are served with all the sandwiches, for dessert The smoky Manhattan was perfect! Great job Y'all can't wait to come back for more read more

VK Brewing Co. & Eatery - VK the expert brewer and I - Brewpubs Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Wow - what an improvement over the previous Ship Inn!! The same location and same building but the vibe has turned from an old stuffy boring place where blue haired grand mothers go to a vibrant cool brew pub!! During my first visit, the restaurant and bar were packed so we had a few drinks by the bar while we waited 30 minutes for a table. Bar tenders and wait staff were very friendly and attentive. The margarita with salt foam was great and also had a very nice Manhattan. Food was good - my wife had a burger and I had the mussels. Only issue is that their license has not been finalized yet for their own beers so they are currently serving canned beers. Once they start selling their own brews this will definitely be a place I will visit on a regular basis! read more

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Sisters and wife and I sat outdoors on patio very nice area . Food was good . Time to get drink refills was slow but they were busy . Will revisit worth a second chance ! read more

Today we visited the brewery while in the area. From the minute we walked in I thought "this is an adorable space!" We were quickly welcomed by the bartender and ordered 2 flights. All of the beers were delicious! We got the pretzel and it was phenomenal... the homemade mustard was to die for. The owner/brewer chatted with my husband and was lovely. The bartender was very kind, chatty, and welcoming. Often times we find if you're not a regular you are not as welcomed, but not here! Though we don't live around the corner, any time we're in the area we will 10/10 put this spot on our list to stop at! Thank you for the great experience! read more

VK Brewing Co. & Eatery - Brewpubs Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Visited for a late lunch/early dinner. We sat at the bar and were entertained by the friendly bar staff. Great beers and menu recommendations! Was not crowded so we were able to chat with the bartender. Very fun spot and our meals were excellent! Absolutely going back and can see this becoming a regular in our rotation of dining spots. read more

A great spot in Exton (and a HUGE improvement over the restaurant that used to be here). They did not have a hostess the night we were there but our waitress seated us after a little bit of an awkward wait. Staff was friendly and service was good otherwise. I had the VK Orange Shandy as my drink, it was great. For my entree, I had the chicken parmigiana which was fantastic. It was a huge portion, I ended up taking half home for lunch the next day. The pasta they use seems to be very good quality. The peanut butter cheesecake was also great. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

VK Brewing Co. & Eatery - Chicken Parmigiana - Brewpubs Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Food isn't bad. Beer selection is limited, especially for a brewery. The smallest old fashion I have had in years. Why not charge a little more and give your customers a decent size drink. It might make them want to come back. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch this week with a friend and had a nice first experience. We were seated in the back/newer area which had a lot of natural light pouring through the windows looking over the outside dining area which is sheltered from Ship Road traffic with tall arbor vitae. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. This came on a brioche bun with a side of fries. The crab cake was full of lump crab, no filler but I would have liked a more diminutive and even softer bun. The delicate cake started to ooze out the edges. The cake itself was flavorful with a bit of a bite from a hint of horseradish in the mustard sauce. It was MPed at $20. My dining partner was in the mood for steak but the rib eye special was $45 with no indication of the size of the steak. (We had to ask for the price of this as well). So she ordered the prime rib cheese steak which was quite generous in size and came on a lovely seeded roll. Half was boxed up to take game and was served with a generous portion of fries. Ice tea was $3 with no offer of a refill. Service was very good - attentive without rushing. The entrance is handicapped accessible with a long somewhat narrow ramp but with a very comfortable pitch for a wheelchair user. Handicapped parking spaces are not ideally located in the lot and parking would be challenging during busy hours. read more

The food is exceeds expectations. From the very first bite, you can tell everything is made in house - from scratch. Nothing is frozen, premade. The wedge salad was a perfect balance of flavors, fresh blue cheese and hand made dressing - bacon bits. The mushroom ravioli does not disappoint. The pasta is cooked to perfection, the filling is well seasoned and flavorful. The sauce has a rich full body taste of mushrooms that delights the palate bite after bite. Highly recommend this local eatery and all it has to offer. Can't go wrong with a meal here. read more

Food and drink was excellent and only surpassed by the excellent service! We were greeted immediately upon arrival and our server was polite, prompt, and attentive! She offered several excellent suggestions from the menu! read more

We stopped by for dinner the other day and had a good time. The service is awesome - everyone was very nice. The food was also very tasty and well prepared. I had the smash burger and loved it. The downside here is the price. I think whoever is doing the marketing has gotten ahead of themselves. This place is no better than PJs but they charge 30% more. It's just too expensive for what it is. We won't be going back. read more

Visited Saturday 10/26 We always try different restaurants in our area but VK won't be a spot we will try again. We were quickly seated by the hostess in the large brightly lit room close to the pizza oven. It took a server 5-10mins to recognize us before coming over to our table to take our drink order. Of course by the time they came over we had also decided on an appetizer. We decided to try the whipped ricotta w/ honey and it was terrible. The ricotta had a sweet cold cannoli cream like taste and texture and the bread was as hard as a rock after being toasted. They dropped off my Girlfriends drink only for it to be wine and not the cocktail she ordered. Too add in a side note - Another new table was sat behind us while we ate our appetizer only for them to get up and leave after a server didnt come to their table. I ordered the damn good chicken and my girlfriend enjoyed the eggplant parm. Our sandwiches were largely consumed by a grossly amount of melted cheese on the top and a minimal amount of French fries on the side. Our thoughts: We both thought it was odd to have multiple servers during our meal and not one person. The lights in the main room were way too bright to enjoy dinner. All restaurant we've dined at have dimmed the lights for dinner service. The menu, music and restaurant theme do not match each other. We think it's still the same color theme as the old inn before VK took over. read more

Food was very good, services great. Restaurant was cold and had to wear a jacket. Can't believe that they charged us an additional fee for using a gift card? Will not return because of the stupid additional charges.... read more

So glad we finally checked out the new "Ship Inn!!". The interior revamp is fresh, friendly and beautiful!! Great job....The service was wonderful. Thank you to our charming waiter Garrett! They have a beautiful pizza oven so I'm glad I tried the Italian Calzone. The dough was crispy/crunchy on the outside (light and fluffy) and the inside was gooey and flavorful. Bravo! My Honey had the Grilled Scallops w/ Risotto which he declared delicious. Congrats to the whole Team here we will be back! Kim & Ed. read more

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Great food, good servings, nice music and quick to get seated on a busy Sunday afternoon. read more

VK Brewing Co. & Eatery - Vegan risotto with added chicken - Brewpubs Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Nice place. Stopped in with the family. We sat in the restaurant area and were hoping to hear the live music from the bar area and couldn't unfortunately. They kept piping in the restaurant music. It would be awesome if they could have the live music piped through the whole restaurant. We would have stayed longer. Overall, great place. The server was awesome and the food was excellent. Give it a shot. read more

VK has quickly become our go-to. Between the beyond cocktails, the oyster bar, the next level Cheesesteak, Shrimp and Crab Scampi pizza...and of course the beer, we cannot recommend it enough. Looking forward for the full Brewery experience soon! read more

Amazing buffalo wings. Good beer. Friendly staff. Historic location in the Shipp Inn stone building.

Great pizza, great IPAs. Server/owner was fantastic. Great atmosphere in a historic building. Highly recommend!

I like the Old Ship Inn and was happy to see VK Brewing move in. Beer is ok for Craft beer. I ordered the chicken sandwich and the chicken was dry and tough. I went back again just to have a beer and chat. Nice place to hang but beer and food were mediocre. read more

We just moved in down the street - so lucky to have this right near by!!! We really enjoyed everything. Great ambiance, fast service. The grand opening IPA was great. My whole family and myself included enjoyed all of our dishes. Really excited to return :) read more

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