This was my first time attending the festival and I had the time of my life. Seriously, you…read morewouldn't believe how many different beers were there! Easily over 200 hundred different varieties of craft beer and I'm pretty sure I sampled every single one. (The ride home I'm not so sure about?) Thank God for the DD tickets they have for non-drinkers! The bbq was pretty amazing as well; paired perfectly with the beer. People were very friendly and out to have a really good time, what a great crowd. We were lucky to have such a nice day too as the weather called for thunder storms. Whats better on a hot sunny day than ice cold beer?!? Will definitely coming back yearly to this event. I would have come last year too but they sold out fast ***Tip: get your tickets on-line as soon as they go on sale***. They do not over sell, so no tickets available at the door! Added perk: A LOT of swag and beer-related merchandise for sale. I picked up a sick growler in the shape of a gargolye for 35 bucks! Yesss!

Huge event! Lines for the brews were pretty tame as I wasn't waiting for too long anywhere. We were…read moreable to taste, wander, mingle, make faces. Plenty to do under the tents. I'm pleased to share that almost every craft brewery from longguyland was there, and even one or two I've never heard of before (Po'boy brewery, who ARE you, really?). I started taking pictures of everything I enjoyed because after 10 or so of those tastes, the mind starts getting a little fuzzy. I couldn't find any wine tastings, unlike the previous years. Still - totally OK with me there was PLENTY of unusual beers and ciders to enjoy. In regard to the food ...... what ....happened? Not unlike everyone else, I was peeved about the eats. Previously, you'd get a ticket included in the price of admission to score some BBQ. This year, they only had 4 food trucks for noshes. FOUR. To feed, I don't know well over 1,000 people? Yikes. It's completely inefficient to make one order at a time when 25-40 people are waiting on each line. I spent 35+ mins roasting in the sun, then another 20 parking my sweaty self down in the shade to consume my much awaited prize. Almost an hour of a 3.5 hour event was lost just to grab half a meal. Make no mistake, the chicken sliders from the sweet buns truck were good, but paired with the lackluster overpriced parmesan truffle fries ($7), and the wait, I should have just brought a couple of KIND bars to stuff in my face instead. Leaving was a sheet show. Literally. We saw a girl dropping off some brown babies next to a car in FULL view of the road. Listen lady, at least go in the bushes or hide behind the car door to do your business. No one wanted to see that. Traffic wasn't super well orchestrated out of the place either. The security and staff were trying, but it was going slooooow. There wasonly one egress and a buncha' crazies in their cars so I was glad we all rented a short bus. I'd go again, but the organizers really need to up their game next year.

Really great!!! BRANDON WAS FANTASTIC.. best cappuccino martini ever. Wonderful atmosphere and…read moregreat crowed. Country music band was amazing today. Will definitely come back very soon!!!

Bar Service slow without a smile Happy hour food…read moredisappointing Atmosphere is poor Only reason I was there was for a networking event

This place is awesome. The bar staff are all super friendly, attentive, and good at what they do…read more Special shoutout to bartender Nikolei, he's the best. The only thing that does suck is the $50 card minimum, but there is an atm at the bar anyways. When its a slow day, its a chill bar. When its a busy day, this place gets jumping with a DJ and everything. My friends and I are semi-regulars in the summer because of our boat, and there's never been a bad time here. Beautiful view too.

Just an update- saw someone else saying their service dog is often let in and I likely didn't have…read morehis paperwork... I'm glad this isn't a common occurrence, but bouncers were presented with his ADA card with number, and he had his vest and tags on. Not sure how much more exists as far as documentation goes. I have since been able to contact a manager and they did apologize, but have not returned since.

Is it romantic? Sure, they got a candle…read more.. Cocktails come in sizes, small and large. Plan getting home accordingly. There is no shortage of liquor in the freezer. Great people, selection, and good time were found here. Mike the bartender was great for suggestions if the selection overwhelms you. Watch out for the guy at the end of the bar whose name starts with a T and ends with erry, he likes to do shots.

Meet Mike, the owner of this bar. It was my first time there representing howler head banana…read morewhiskey shots and it's definitely a place I'd love to go back to. Don't let the side of the place deter you from coming here. The atmosphere alone reeks of positive vibes and uplifting people. I was immediately greeted with a warm welcome and they allowed me to part take in their holiday party. The DJ was such a fun hit and I just adored the bartender in her festive. Christmas dress. 10/10 recommend.

Bar service always on point, Eva& Mike are great. Live music…read moreon the lake. Say hello to Owner Chris!

One of my old haunts back when my friends and I were all single and we'd hit up Parsnip for an end…read moreof night cocktail or two. Let's just say this place had a specific type of clientele back then, an older adult patronage, milf and cougars on the prowl. Made for some fun, and funny, times mingling about. It also had a bit of a rough and tumble crowd but from what I've heard the owners have done a nice job making this a chill welcoming spot to have drinks with a nice view of Lake Ronkonkoma, along with live music too.

So I'm visiting. I get off the train and start to make my way to my cousins place and I see neon…read morebar signs and think, hmmm. I've got a couple of hours to kill, may as well check it out. It's all working stiffs and a bartender named Dani who I come to find out is the owner. She knows them all and is friendly with everyone including me. The place has been around since forever. The men's pisser has a urinal that was taken out of Grand Central in the 50's. You have a pool table, multiple dart boards, a juke box, and a weathered bar that has had many people drink from it over the years. It's simple. Clean. And drink prices that aren't gonna rob ya. Every person I've chatted up in the place are % legit, solid, straight up good people. Plus live music is starting to happen. If you haven't been here in a while because of it's past, you need to come check it out because the Laurel has started a new chapter in its long story.

I got off the train and walked into a bar when the wind blew the door open. Figuring I ought to…read morewalk in I headed to the bar and befriended folks at the local state park and got complemented on my favorite shirt. After buying a round I actually got a buy back. Then the band came out. Not a full set of teeth between them all. One guitar player, bass, drums and killer horn section. They blew the doors off the bar with 5 or 6 songs of jump blues. I felt like I was back at the Knickerbocker in Westerly watching Roomful of Blues. Then they got this guy out of the audience (local)? to play harmonica. Junior Wells and Sonny Terry had a baby and this must be their kid. Definitely lifted the band. Enquiring at the bar I was told they were Big Slow and the Hats. Clean place, no Psychos at the bar , a few Mom and Dads .

Gone are the days of heading east to the vineyard in order to experience this large and fun event…read more This one has always drawn a bit of a more ... "diverse" crowd so to speak, being that they have ciders, wines, and spiked seltzers all mingling with the normal beer guys; it definitely can add to the unique dynamic of the event. Also altering this event is the rather large area you're spread out in as well as the one and only real food vendor being Bobbique of Patchogue. All of the reps at these things are friendly and this one was no different, walk up and ask any and all questions you have and they'll be happy to talk to you about their product. I wasn't as much of a fan of the beers this year, though winning tickets took a whole lot of the pressure off to get everywhere as fast as possible. (also I was a bit hung over from the day before so take this with a grain of salt... like a Gose) The addition of the home-brewers at festivals is quite nice because they try some pretty out of the box recipes, yes they are usually a bit less carbonated and a bit less... well executed in my opinion but I appreciate them so much for their dedication to creativity and explorations. The VIP session affords you an extra hour to start before they open the gates to the masses, it also includes a meal voucher which saves you 10 bux, as well as certain exclusive beers not available to general admission ticket holders, plus how badass is it to roll up and skip those losers waiting on line? The events good to say hi to all my rock-star brewer and owner friends and family as well as my fellow drinkers, it's always fun trying new things and socializing a bit so I've got no major complaints about the day. I enjoyed getting to mix things up with Cider and wine and was stoked to get the opportunity to have some VIP barley wine over at Goose Island as well as a triple by... I forget who. All the local guys were in full swing and the freebies from certain breweries were a cool bonus. If you were nice enough and cool enough... and managed a bit of good timing there were goodies all over. If you're a negative-nancy, maybe you overlooked some of the fun and perks of the festival; noting all your complaints about the generally loved free-spirit that these things usually take on. All in all I'm glad I got to go thanks to Yelp and their promotional giveaway.

2nd year attending and always a great time. Awesome beer selection both local and from around the…read moreworld. All brewers are super friendly and love to share all about their beers. Big shout out to LIBME for some pretty excellent home Brews. Barrage, 1940's, Hopwins, st. James, spider bite all representing. Great Long Island beer!

We were looking for a chill spot with live music during our day trip to Fire Island, and Sandbar…read moredelivered exactly what we wanted! Laid-back, lively, and totally unique. The minute we walked in, we felt transported to a Key West-inspired oasis. The vibe at Sandbar is everything you want in a beach bar ... veteran watering hole energy, live music playing, and a crowd that's having the best time. If you're into quirky décor, you'll love the hundreds of colorful flip flops hanging from the ceiling, each one signed by past patrons. It's fun to look up and read what previous visitors have written. There are even surfboards and nautical treasures everywhere, making the spot truly one-of-a-kind. We came especially for the famous Rocket Fuel ... if you've never had one, you're missing out! Rocket Fuel is a frozen, creamy concoction featuring pina colada mix, amaretto, and rum (usually topped with a float of 151). It's the quintessential Ocean Beach drink: frosty, sweet, a little indulgent, and just strong enough to get you in island mode without derailing your afternoon! We grabbed our Rocket Fuels, settled in, and enjoyed the vibes. The live music was awesome and kept the energy up with beachy classics and crowd favorites. Even in the afternoon, Sandbar was buzzing but never felt overcrowded or hectic. From friendly bartenders and great drinks, I look forward to returning here for a fun evening with my friends.

Why did he force my friends to go into an out of service bathroom?? Extremely disrespectful and…read moreinvaded the private space of people going to the bathroom. He also open the door of someone actively going to the bathroom. Not acceptable and this is not ok. I hope this restaurant takes accountability for this...