Great food and a really nice beer selection! We had a couple of beers, including such diverse choices as a Belgian and a hard kombucha! The pizzas were excellent and my friend also got the pretzel sticks as well, which came three to an order with nice portions of mustard and cheese sauces. And were delicious. Service was via numbers you got when you ordered at the bar and it was efficient and good for how busy it was. Ambiance was nice with both indoor and outdoor seating in the street, and the vibe was hustling and fun. read more

This spot was packed, for good reason! Tons of beer choices, was able to try new things. Super friendly staff even under pressure. They have it going on! A well oiled machine. The pizza is out of this world! Pickle pizza? I never but I will again! Also ordered a salad and it was huge and the bomb! That bacon vinaigrette is straight from heaven! read more

A W Wander - Pickle pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

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Love this place! Food is consistently good and beer is rotated for something new! Can be busy and pricey at times but well worth the experience! Service and ambience are fun and depending on how busy it is you might be waiting awhile for the pizza...which is fantastic btw! Give this place a try if youre in town :-) read more

Great pizza! Tasty and delicious perfe try cooked! They have an amazing variety of choices (try the pickle pizza)

This was our second visit to AW Wander and both visits were outstanding! They have a wonderful beer menu and delicious pizzas. Food orders are made at the bar then your food is delivered to your seat. Everything is made fresh! The place is comfortable and not too loud. An easy to find location. While it doesn't have its own parking, we didn't have any problems finding a close parking space. Definitely a place to visit and visit again! read more

A W Wander - French Onion Soup Pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

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Went for dinner on a Saturday night, was busy but didn't have any issues getting a table. You place your order up at the bar area, then get your food delivered to your table when ready. We started with the pickled egg appetizer since we were curious to try. We were not a fan but it wasn't bad! I tried the sausage and white bean soup which came out cold but they quickly replaced with a new bowl and were very apologetic! It had great flavor and would get it again. Next course was the Spicy Honey Pepperoni Pizza, it was delicious but I wish it had more of the hot honey on it to taste that flavor. Overall good experience and would try again! read more

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First time from here.Awesome pizza.5 star and only one block from home...I will be ordering from here in the future

Having been a regular at the last two places this location was, I kind of knew what to expect. Not much has changed other than the beer list is more extensive. And they do have a great selection. The pizzas are well made and tasty if a little on the pricey side. We ordered a Supreme and were not disappointed. We also ordered the bread app. That however was extremely spicey and a few of us could not eat it. Two things to be aware of: The noise level is very high due to the high ceilings and architecture. Even though there were less than 20 of us in the side room, it sounded like 50. The beer menu needs to be revamped. Rather than breaking things down by style, it should be listed by draught, bottle and can. It made it difficult to find what we were looking for. Otherwise, a nice hipster kind of hangout. read more

A W Wander - Tulip glass with elixer - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

My Cheers Bar in Manlius! Give it a try and join the best of the best! The staff makes you feel welcome and makes your time there a wonderful experience. read more

When we walked in this place was packed! They have a huge bar but there was plenty of seating in the back. We were not sure how this worked since we didn't have any waiter or waitress. You have to order drinks and food at the bar and you pay when you order. They bring the food to you. They also have a HUGE draft beer selection! If you're a beer lover you will love this place! We tried the pickled eggs which we were not a fan of. My friend got the bean and sausage soup which came out cold but was quickly replaced by the manager and he came back to check on us a few times which was nice and they were very apologetic. We got the hot honey sausage pizza which was very good but wished it had more hot honey. But I loved that you could watch it cook in the oven. Their menu is really just pizza. They have a few other things but pizza is the main food here. I would recommend this place and would come back with my husband. read more

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Hidden gem in Manlius. Kind of a hipster-ish pub vibe. Awesome pizza and brews. Apparently they have great grilled cheese as well, which I will need to come back and try. They rotate beers often and have a large selection on draft and in bottle/cans. I tried a smoothie sour on draft. This was def the coolest beer I've gotten to try. It was the consistency of a smoothie with a fruity taste but with the carbonation and beer "funk" undertone. We got the spicy pub salad and the arugula, prosciutto, balsamic pizza. Both were amazing. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to come back! read more

Great place to find unique beer, styles for the craft beer lover to the occasional beer drinker. Their pizzas are wood fired, and created with the best ingredients. Looking for just a small snack with your beer? Try a house made pickeld egg. Spend an evening with pizza and beer, what more can you ask for! read more

A W Wander - Beer from the Belgium night - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

Excellent pizza. Huge beer selection. I hosted a Syracuse Eating Club event here for 25 ppl and it was awesome. Good vibes, spacious, and I loved the pizza. It is among my favorite in the area now. It was not overly cheesy, had nice char, and the crust had the coreect amount of saltiness. I am not a beer person but my beer friends seemed to be right at home. I loved the seltzer can they had this night and others enjoyed cideron draft. Also, I generally avoid gluten but I do have it on occasion. AW Wander ferments their dough for at least three days! And I must say, I am digesting it incredibly well. They offer cauliflower crust and vegan cheese as well. Totally recommend this place! read more

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Tl;DR: Come for the beer list, stay for the beer, and don't leave without finishing the pizza! ***Ambiance*** The cool thing about this place (beside beer) is the super chill vibe. The furniture has a modern and upscale decor which I really liked. Think opposite of a brooding dark-wood old-school pub. They have a decent-sized U-shaped bar with seating for 10-12 people around it on high-top stools. Additional seating with standard table-with-4-chairs is located in the adjacent room. I have always sat at the bar and did not get the opportunity to experience other seating options. The bar stools had a modern metallic finish (as opposed to wooden) and had padded seats. But like everything in life, where the stools excel in thier good-looks, they are limited in functionality. The seat diamerter is modest and is definitely not for everyone. If you are planning on a multi-hour visit or have back issues, it might be prudent to opt for a standard table-and-chair instead. Also, people carrying a huge wallet in their back-pockets might end up with a bruised apple.. (just saying). It might have been the intention of the owner(s) that traffic is always moving at the bar. It acts as a built-in gentle timer to remind people that it is about time to get back home (because you are feeling tired). I found the couter-top space at the bar to be appropriatly sized, and it can hold a 10' pizza pan with room to spare. I was there when all the seats were taken at the bar, and I didn't have to elbow the unknown guy next to me to eat my food. ***Staff & service*** I have always found the bar staff to be super friendly. There are typically three people working the horse-shoe, and it is very easy to catch their attention for your next drink. Cans are served with a new glass by default without asking for it. They have separate beer and food menus. Food order comes with a number. The kitchen closes earlier than the bar. All the bar-staff that I encountered there did this signature move of rolling the can once before serving. When asked, I was told it was done to mix/homogenize the beer. I don't know if that works or not, but I have started doing it at home as well...haha. ***Drinks*** Beer is one of two reasons why I come to this place. I have a 9-to-1 preference for draft vs. canned beer, but All Who Wander (AWW) is one place that is marked for exception in my book, and I go for cans instead. Their beer menu is a novella with beer styles as chapter heading. Much more extensive than this review. I find this the best place to test-drive beers before committing to a 4 or a 6-pack purchase. They also have a (relatively small) selection of drafts. You have the option of buying a 4-pack to go, and I have used it for my newly-discoverd instant favorities. ***Food*** Pizza is the other reason why I come here. There is no greater (curlinary) pleasure in life that pairing an amazing beer with a delicious pizza (or burger but that another review). I would highly recommend the honey pepperoni pizza and the sausage-onion pizza. In snacks, wander bread and pretzels with cheese were delicious. We ended up ordering multiple rounds of the pretzels. If you are in a time-crunch, wander bread is the quickest over-baked food (as recommended by the staff). If you are avoiding carbs, pickled eggs are a good option. ***Overall*** I would highly recommend this place. AWW offers the perfect venue for having good food and good beer with good company. There is sufficient variety in the food menu that will allow customization of your visit either as a quick-beer-with-snacks visit or a full long-haul dinner. read more

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All who wander are not lost... so don't become lost in a world of okay pizza, get thee to All Who Wander. As my daughter is a pizza fanatic we usually go to a Neopolitan style pizza place in every city we go (except for when she lived in Chicago of course where it was always Lou Malnati's). I'll have to say the pizzas here are IMHO the best (been to Kesté, Pizzeria Mozza, Don Antonio, Pizzeria Delfina, Motorino). Or at least I'd say this is just as good as All Who Wander when I'm there. I prefer the Margherita, the NY style, or the sausage, onion, pepper. Before they took over Ironwood they were a craft brew bar so the craft beer selection is well chosen. Very friendly staff. I like sitting outside when the weather is nicer. read more

Nice casual bar and restaurant, service was very good and everyone was friendly. They had a nice selection of draft beverages....IPA's, Stouts, Sours, etc. My friend likes IPA's and I prefer sours and we both found excellent choices. We didn't eat, but we could see some nice looking wood fired pizzas and I was sitting next to someone who was enjoying her summer salad with fruit and nuts and greens. read more

UPDATE: Joe and Dan took a good thing, the original All Who Wander, and melded it with the terrific pizzas offered by the former Ironwood. They're now operational in that space. I miss the murals of the original location, and I miss the "beer closet" feel, because now I have to actually walk over to the bar to shoot the breeze with Dan or Joe. That being said, this is "my bar". Anyplace that knows your name, like "NORM!" from "Cheers", is my alpha and omega of a bar. And the new cast of bartenders and servers are wonderful human beings who I enjoy bantering with. An endless variety of styles and breweries, though I gotta say, boys, you need to satisfy old school beer geeks of my generation with more amber/red ales. Just sayin' :-) read more

The pizza was absolutely horrendous here! I will never go back! The cheese wouldn't even stay on any of it! My son loves all pizza but he didn't like this pizza too much! Service is bad we didn't get help with anything. We had to get our own napkins and straws. This is more of a bar and a place to hangout than it is for food. read more

What a great place! I'm keto right now and thought there wouldn't be many options at a pizza place, but there's a lot of options with the cauliflower crust as an option as well as many HUGE salads I saw served to our neighbors that looked delicious. My husband is a huge craft beer fan and they have both draft as well as cans you can choose from. They've got some good wine choices & could probably use a few more hard seltzer choices but overall, can never complain just cause. A little pricey with their drinks, but overall 5 stars because of food quality and atmosphere and service. read more

A W Wander - Cauliflower crust dill pickle pizza and hot honey Pepperoni pizza (regular crust) - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

This is my absolute favorite spot for wood fired pizza and beer. Not only is the ambiance laid back, friendly and fun, it's also so great for families as well as social hang outs. The quality doesn't end in the restaurant, however, and we frequently get this pizza for takeout, and it tastes just as good at home. It's super fun in the summer to sit down in their patio area and enjoy the weather or inside in the winter and hear good music read more

Love their pickled pizza! Great place to grab dimmer, family friendly and the have trivia nights! Service us quick and fun!

All who wander will be grateful to stop by this adorable beer bar and pub. AW Wander offers a wide selection of beers although I wish they would feature more variety from the Finger Lakes/NYS. Their menu has a number of choices - their pizzas are fantastic. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about what's on tap. read more

A W Wander - Beer - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

I've been meaning to go back now that everything has opened up again, but we ordered from here frequently during the pandemic. Nice pizzas and excellent selection of beers. Love that we are having a downtown scene and this place has a great vibe. read more

Great beer and cider selection, good food and atmosphere, can call ahead for take-out orders, will definitely be back. read more

A W Wander - a pizza and a salad on a table - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

Some of the best pizza and beer in the area. TVs could have sports or something else on.

Absolutely top shelf wood fired pizza. We had sausage/onions and prosciutto/arugula. Both were fantastic. Giving the pies a few seconds at the roof of the oven to char the crust was a nice and delicious touch. Well done Nick and team! read more

Good fire grilled pizzas - variety, fresh, fun. Excellent beer assortment on tap. The seating is nice outdoors, but is often very busy indoors. Arrive before 630 if you want a table. read more

You walk up to order, no waiters to the table. We ordered the Hot Honey pepperoni pie. Delicious. cheesy and at perfect temperature. Didn't go there for the beers but they were good as well. Would go again. read more

Love the self service vibe. If you beer this is the place to go! They have about 3 pages (front and back) of different kinds of beers, ciders, Wines, etc. Not to mention the wood fired pizza! There's nothing like it ! read more

This is such a fun, vibey spot in the heart of Manlius! Anyone looking for a casual, eccentric and exciting place would love it here! The low-lighting and cool decor make it feel very upscale. The pizza is very good!! Tons of local brews available for anyone interested and they have awesome specials! Make any kind of pizza you want or select a specially curated one (I recommend bbq chicken bacon ranch)! This place won't disappoint you, but make sure to come early or you might be looking around for a seat! read more

A complete joke of a restaurant. When placing a togo order we first called and asked what the ETA would be for pizza. We were told 15-20 minutes max. Completely reasonable time. So we place our order, double check the time and we're told it won't be ready until 9:00pm (we placed the order at 7:00). We expressed to them what we're were told on the phone previously which was within the same hour too. The manger kindly said he would push our order up to be ready at 8:00pm. We go to the restaurant which is a 25 minute drive to find out that our order was never pushed up and our food still wouldn't be ready until 9:00pm. It's 3 simple cheese pizza not rocket science..... read more

Fantastic addition to Manlius. The pizza and salads are fantastic. The beer is delicious. The staff is nice and fast. The place has a great atmosphere. A W Wander gives people from the surrounding area a fantastic place to go and have a great meal and a lot of fun. Also, the Manlius Cinema steps away has been renovated and the street is revived!! A W WANDER is fantastic!! read more

One of the best places for a beer hound. A wide and deep selection of beer, great food if you are looking for pizza, a really good staff and fast service, and if the construction in the village finishes a nice patio to enjoy. Saturday brunch is great for families, and has been pretty quiet, so it's the odd recommendation of a beer bar for a family to bring their kids for a pizza. read more

Very good food in a very laid-back setting. You ask the hostess behind the bar for a food and drink menu, seat yourselves, then return to the bar to place your order. We enjoyed warm and tasty soft pretzels with cheese sauce, and a sublime root salad with sliced beets, goat cheese, walnuts, red onion, and fresh leafy greens. Our Sausage, Onion and Pepper Pizza was a wit bee skimpy on the peppers, but otherwise hot, not-too-greasy, and delicious. Bench seating may be uncomfortable for some, and the restaurant does not appear to be handicapped accessible. If I'm wrong, I'm sure management will correct me in a comment. read more

Great beer selection. But for a place that specializes in wood-fired pizza, the pizza is mediocre at best. Our Margherita had limp, under-cooked crust and only 2 basil leaves (how do you under-cook a pizza in a brick oven?). The mozzarella lacked the chewiness and tang of fresh mozzarella, and tasted like it was shaken out of a bag. The sauce was nothing special. Overall a huge disappointment. We've been several time and keep hoping the pizza will improve, but we keep getting disappointed. We miss Ironwood. read more

Cute little bar with good craft beer and grilled cheeses. We got: Beers: Infinity Minus ONE +2 (IPA Imperial/Double), Roc City Brewing Co. (English Brown), Finback (Porter) Liquor: Maple Mule, Classic Mule Food: Snack Plate (cheese, hot pepper jelly, crackers, pickled eggs and veggies) and the supper grilled cheese (smoked tomatoes, gruyere, cheddar, basil aioli) Pros: The beer and food are good. The menu is simple and straightforward. Great mules. Food was so good. Definitely grab a grilled cheese if you want to munch on something. Cons: The place itself is super small--maybe 20 people can comfortably be in there. There's some seating outside if the weather permits. Overall, it's a fun little place to come and hang out with your buds if you're ever in the area. read more

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I was so excited to see that All Who Wander quickly swooped in to replace the void that Ironwood Pizza left in the village of Manlius! I spent close to 4 hours here with a friend a few weeks ago, and I couldn't have been happier with our visit. The food, beer, atmosphere, and kindness of the service was just perfect- we felt like we were hanging out at a friend's restaurant, even though we had never met anyone before. Joe and Dan (owners) and Brendan were super helpful in recommending different beers and ciders from their huge selection to match our tastes. We also ordered pizza and salad, which were true to Ironwood's former quality but unique to AWW. The patio is perfect for warmer weather, and they have patio heaters to keep you warm in cooler evenings. If you live in the area or happen to be visiting and are looking for a great local business, don't think twice about this place- just go!! read more

A W Wander - Salad and pizza from the new AW Wander location - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

I do not really know about the service but the pizzas are great! We often get take out and always enjoy.

AMAZING ..... the kids loved cheese pizza , I love that Wander offers vegan cheese ! The beer selection is the best in CNY read more

A W Wander - Vegan cheese pizza yasssss - Beer Bar Near Me - Manlius, New York

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I've been here a few times and it's a great date spot! Walk in, place your order and pick a seat. I recommend the root salad, devil eggs, and arugula pizza. Or pepperoni pizza. Or mushroom pizza. Or wander bread with dipping sauce. Or anything really! It's just a good solid spot in manlius. read more