Update ! I must say since my last review of Alternate Ending Beer Co. . The owner and Manager have personally reached out to rectify and discuss in further details shortly after not once but several times wanting to know not only what went wrong but who did we deal with and how they could resolve our opinion of their service and what we thought of them at whole. I am not one to be bribed , bought , begged , or have anyone twist my arm to get me to write a retraction on a review I write . I speak truthful and honestly when I write a review. I had no intention of ever going back to this place again. But as a business owner myself in the food industry. I have an understanding of sincerity and truthful, honesty, and a person . The Owners themselves sincerely appreciate their customers. They do not ever want to leave a bad taste or negative impression on anyone. If they have an opportunity to fix a problem they do and will go through all measures to fix a problem if it means keeping customers satisfied and happy. I was very surprised to see the swift action taken . Not just quick words used to pacify a customer to quickly respond and do a quick fix . The owners were not like that . The response was professional! Respectfully done and backed by professional action . I didn't rush back with my husband. But months later we decided to give it a chance . We did not give any warning we were coming back. We came in on a whim . Last minute decision. To our surprise we were pleasantly surprised to see they took our advice and our opinions seriously and we enjoyed our dinner. The service was excellent and definitely improved from our last visit. So much so this has become our weekly Monday night date night . We enjoy going to trivia night on Mondays . The staff who work at Alternate Ending now are better trained and are very friendly. The food is top notch . The trivia night is amazing, fun , a we look forward to it every Monday. The beer is top notch . The managers are always available for suggestions and feedback and if a problem should arise are ready to handle it immediately. I highly recommend coming here . Not many place take customers service as seriously as Alternate Ending did. We later on after several visits let the owner and manager know we came back and we were very happy to see the positive changes that were made and we were highly impressed with how much they appreciated their customers. Thank Alternate Ending for being such a great place to come to and for being professional and respectful enough to hear your customers and except complaints when they come and be proactive on them. Keep up the great work that you do . We are so happy we came back. read more

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I ordered a Detroit style cheese pizza and a hot honey pie to go Both were good but I think you should eat it there for a better experience. The restaurant was packed with a great vibe. I'll be back read more

Alternate Ending Beer Co. has a fantastic ambiance with a wide party room in the back that will entertain little ones! With different games for little ones to play with and to entertain others as well there is a screen for movies. At this restaurant there is movie nights and scheduled events here which brings the wow factor here. The service here is well but with my experience we had to remind the waiter for our food and drinks. The food took a little longer than expected after asking upon where is was. The food is on the other hand is great with the burger and the appetizer here phenomenal especially the pretzel. read more

As you can see.. I am a local.. the vibe is good.. shark week is good.. all the activities is good... the staff is friendly and atmosphere is great.. the food is excellent and with plenty of options.. I have not try the burger yet.. that will be next .. highly recommended to everyone read more

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Nice place for food or drinks. I came for trivia which was fun and won a $50 gift card. read more

Alternate Ending Beer Co. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Aberdeen, New Jersey

Had a good time at Alternate Ending! We didn't have a res on a Saturday night but they were able to accommodate our party of 5. The place was packed with families and a lot of people by the bar watching World Cup games. The sourdough pizza was delicious. We also ordered the pretzel bites and boneless wings, which were also great. I forgot the beer I drank but it was an IPA and it very smooth! read more

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Pizza is amazing and the beer is great too. It can get noisy so be prepared for that.

3.5 stars It's been 2+ years since our last visit to AE, and we were so excited to come back for their Detroit style pizza. Maybe we hyped it up too much in our heads, but it sort of disappointed. We got a classic red pie and a kids pie - both were very greasy. I wasted 3 napkins just dabbing off the oils. Other than that, it was a pretty tasty pizza! The service was quite subpar when we went. The servers were pretty unaware of how to accommodate a toddler - they put hot plates right in front of him, only brought out 2 plates for my husband and I (which I had to go inside to ask for), gave him no water... I get it they were young servers, but c'mon. I'm hoping it was just an off day because it's one of the few places that have a Detroit style pie around this area. read more

I really enjoyed this brewery! They have a wide selection of beers of different styles and flavors. I like IPAs and really enjoyed a glass of their "What if?" IPA. They had a decent amount of seating when we went. We haven't tried a lot of items on their food menu, but enjoyed their chicken wings. We would go back to try more items especially their pizza. The workers were friendly and efficient. They had a decent amount of parking space in the outside. We would go here more often if it wasn't far from our house. We'd definitely go back! read more

A great brewery. Has Talula's inside, so you can delicious Detroit style pizza. They have gift cards as well if you need a holiday gift. Only downfall is there is no outside area. read more

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Great place to bring your furry loved one. We sat outside. It was a great night to be dining outside. I ordered the French onion soup which was delicious and seasoned very well. For dinner I ordered the double smashed La Pat La Frieda burgers with bacon.. it comes with a side of crispy shoestring fries. Enjoyed every bite!!! Did a flight of beer. Settled with the Dads Issues IPA. Loved it!! Service was on point!! They are having a smashing event called the Brewery Derby, Saturday May3. We will be back!! I recommend AE beer!! read more

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This place quickly became my fiance's favorite after trying it for the first time recently-my family loves this place, mainly my dad for the beer but the food and atmosphere is great! We are even considering it as an option for our wedding/engagement party. We got a few appetizers-nachos, hummus & pita and the pretzel bites, then split the Ribeye Cheesesteak. He has never been a beer person and has now went back twice to get a case of several of their beers as he's so excited to share them now with my dad! I have never had a long wait time, every person is so accommodating and the staff is very friendly. read more

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Night and day from last time I was here. The staff has improved dramatically. Food and beer are the same great. So come check them out you will not be let down read more

They brew their own beers and ciders here. Everything here was good. They have different specials everyday. Today when we went there specials was a cali or a veggie burger and get a beer for free. I ordered a cowboys from hell burger. I asked for the aioli on the side bc it was made with some habanero peppers. And it was fine for me. I just spread it on my burger as I was eating it. The fries were cooked perfectly. I also love the fact that the kitchen is open bc I do love to watch people prepare my food. They brew and sell cans or beer and cider here and the cans so super cute and from what I tasted, I can tell the drinks are good. 10/10......would come back. Would recommend. read more

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We went tonight for a movie night. It was $80 pre-paid for 2 people. We arrived and were told to pick 2 boxes of candy. We were then told to go sit in "movie area." Seats very uncomfortably set up. Very close together. Hard seats. Movie screen had multiple dead pixels. The server then came up to us and greeted us. He then presented us with a drink menu. We assumed the menu was of allowed beverages with our drink ticket. We are not drinkers but picked something. He then tell us the drinks we selected was not included in the $80 price-tag so we asked for sodas. People were still arriving past the 8 o'clock start time despite there not being any room left. The manager was moving chairs around trying to find seats for people arriving LATE! Asking people to move around for late comers. Seriously??!! They put out a small bowl of "all you can eat" popcorn for more than 30 people. The buffet table was small and the room was soo crowded I could not imagine how people were going to serve themselves pizza. There were racks for 2 pies. 30-35 people and you're putting out 2 pies at a time??? Dude you're charging $80 for 2 people. The last straw for me was when they turned on the Disney Channel -- what? You don't even have a copy of the movie? Hubby and I got up and walked out and will not be returning!! Are you kidding me --$80 and you have to crowd around and try and get food at a tiny table all while people are trying to watch a movie -- on a damaged screen to boot. It was absolute robbery. It's really a shame. We have been there before to their trivia nights and had a great time but this was just an insult and a complete rip off. We left and went to Deninos spent a lot less than $80, were treated amazing and the pizza is far superior. A very expensive lesson learned!! read more

Cute restaurant, lightly movie themed with fun names for the dishes and some decor elements like movie theater seats where booths would probably be in a regular restaurant. The usage of the theme was cute and fun without beating you over the head. Our service was friendly, we had two waitresses one ending shift and another beginning. The transition was seamless and they were both very pleasant. I was with friends I hadn't seen for a long time so we were catching up which made our decision making time much slower than typical. Both waitresses took it in stride and were very nice and accommodating. We started with the cheese curds, my one friend can't handle spicy so we ordered the parmesan garlic with red sauce for dipping. These were so delicious and easy to just keep popping into your house. Great for sharing with 2-3 or 4 people because you're given a good amount. I ordered the boardwalk empire strikes again pan pizza. It was good, but I think next time I will get a bar pie. I felt the crust/dough was the star of the show for my pizza and I would have liked to be able to taste the toppings and sauce more. This is probably preference which is why I'll get bar pie next time! Unfortunately I completely forgot to take photos on this visit because I was so caught up with catching up with my girls!! read more

I can't speak on the alcohol aspect of this establishment, but their mock tails are fabulous. I really enjoyed the food. I thought that the Chili had the right kind of heat that I like, but I will note the cornbread was dry. Service was very fun and outgoing, especially since we were there for trivia night. Atmosphere is quite fun gives industrial modern and they have a massive TV area that plays movies. Apparently, this place used to be an old movie theater. read more

Beers have definitely gotten better here. We had two juicy IPAs and both were great. For dinner we had two Detroit style pizzas - Basic B*tch (mozz, mascarpone, squash, caramelized onions, pumpkin spice candied bacon) and You've Got Kale (vodka sauce, creamed kale, vegan pepperoni, mozz, pickled cherry pepper). Much to my husband's surprise - he (and I) liked the vegan pie best! read more

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Alternate Ending, it's been awhile. The beer menu is scaled down, the food menu is scaled down, portion size is scaled down, foot traffic is down and the To-go beer selection is scaled down. What's up? Ambiance is same but with less attendance. The service is always the best. We ordered apps, namely, Curds your Way, Crispy Cauliflower Bites and the Heritage Meatballs. The Curds, dipped in batter, fried and served with our choice of sauce, classic marinara. Crispy, squishy, squeaky and good! The Heritage Meatballs, served in marinara with a dallop of lemon ricotta, were a bit dense and dry. Double dipping into the marinara was a must. Sadly, the Crispy Cauliflower Bites with Honey Sesame Sauce was anything but crispy. Swimming in sauce, any crispness was decimated, leaving soggy cauliflower, reminiscent of a "steam in a bag" frozen sauced veggies. It was an experience with an alternate ending. Adios! read more

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Alternate Endings brewery is such a fun spot. You would think a brewery would not be family friendly, but alas, they have it covered! It was a movie theatre in a past life so they've preserved the movie theatre vibe in the seats- some tables still have them, cup holders and all! There is actually a movie theatre inside which the kids love. If you look behind the bar, you can see where they make their beer. They also have a really funny "foam guide" if that is your thing, which makes for an interesting experience. There's something for everyone in terms of drinks. Their food menu also has burgers, pizza, salads, pretzels, etc. Overall I enjoy coming here and it's always a fun experience! read more

First and foremost the entire staff is extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating! A very homey and comfortable environment that is set by the staff! I've had Detroit style pizza before, not of this caliber. The dough is amazing, and accompanied by quality toppings makes it a home-run pie. Wings were great, super meaty and tons of flavor. Cheese steak was very good, despite being a tad dry for some bites! Awesome place for food, beverages, and fun! read more

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What an amazing spot!!! So many pizza choices and their beer is fantastic!! We were able to get a table near the bar so the wait time to be seated was null!! Our server was awesome! He recommended some great beer that I loved, wanted to take a six pack but they were out of it because it was so popular. I'll definitely be back! If you're in the area you need to stop in. I recommend you get there early as seating fills up so fast but now I know why! read more

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My husband and I stumbled upon their "Beer and Burger" Wednesday purely by chance. We're in the middle of renovations for our bathrooms and kitchen. Hunting for tiles, cabinets, and everything else has left us exhausted and starving. Cooking dinner was the absolute last thing we wanted to do. We probably should have prepared some food beforehand, but to be honest, we were drained and that is the last thing we would want to do. Knowing my husband's fervor for beer, he suggested Alternate Ending. We both craved burgers, and lucky for us, their Wednesday special was a burger and beer for just $20! They have a wide selection of beers to choose from, and the burgers come in a variety of options, including a vegan patty and a Hawaiian pulled pork option. We went for the pulled pork and the classic cheeseburger. Both were incredibly juicy and cooked exactly how we like them. They came with a mountain of fries. Fun fact: This place used to be the Matawan movie theater. They even have a two tables with the original movie theater seats as a fun throwback. They also have a dedicated area for families with young children, complete with a movie screen to keep them entertained and give parents some peace of mind. And if beer isn't your thing, they also serve wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. Parking is super easy too, with a giant lot shared by them and other nearby stores. No read more

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So much more than just beer!! Their pizza is phenomenal as is their burger all the food we had was delicious! Even the kids meals were great! Our waitress was sweet as could be and we were celebrating a birthday and they couldn't have been more helpful And cooperative we will def be back. A little loud inside with the ambiance but cool because they show movies too! Can't wait to go back! read more

Good food, great drinks, service is fast. This place is unique because you have a brewery that sells craft cocktails and food. They have a large full service bar to sit at as well. read more

Alternate Ending Beer Co. - Detroit Rocket - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Aberdeen, New Jersey

Their menu is completely different, as well as a ton more beer. Caesar salad - the capers make it amazing, I could eat it everyday. Also the beekeeper pizza is fantastic. Cocktails are good, I believe they recently updated their selection, I wish they had the cocktails they had in the past they were all very good, but it is a beer co. so that's understandable. I'd recommend the fig and jam one. Trivia nights are so fun! Although we find them... humbling, we love them, and go often. Such a nice weekday date night, or with friends. Takes about 2 hours while you enjoy dinner and drinks. read more

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Really good. Beer brews are special. Menu is small but that's a plus because everything we ordered was wonderful and prepared with expertise and a dash of love. Service was amazing. Rebecca was friendly, caring, efficient and made us feel that she really was invested in ensuring we had the time of our lives. read more

Alternate Ending Beer Co. - Schwing IPA - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Aberdeen, New Jersey

An adventure in eating. Sharing a linner with a family group of 7 was a spectacular experience. Thanks to Leela, our server, we were able to get the private movie room back without other customers. Starters: Bavarian pretzel large enough to share with table.Fried Cheese curds that were just fried cheese . Matza ball soup was actually a surprise fave with a decent size ball and not overly salty broth. Now to the Detroit styled pizza: The Rocket with deep dish carmelized buttery edges with several cheeses topped with arugula was so large was able to split and still take a few pieces home. Finale: fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream They had a few specialty iced teas that our table enjoyed such as the lychee rose Arnold palmer. Beer flights were interesting with a trio. Our group started at 3:30 pm in the movie room which was cool with movie memorabilia donning the walls. .They have a few tables with movie seats in the main seating area that were kept from when the restaurant was converted from an old movie theater 3 years ago. Laila gave us some history of the restaurant, how liquor license work in NJ and her time in Peace Corp. Loved the experience and would highly recommend linner here again !! read more

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how do u mess up a caesar salad? im just so curious. its 4 ingredients. like why call it a caesar salad if it has anonymous dressing that def isn't caesar, no actual parmesan, lettuce that's permanently btter because of the raddichio, and no croutons. i can walk to denino's and get an infinitely better salad that's not all weird but OFC its monday and im stuck here listening to god awful trivia. GOD. please just make ur caesar salad normal. i like you guys please just do better it's so buns read more

Weekend brunch review... I've had Alternate Ending bookmarked it seems like forever. They showed up on my Facebook feed and were having an October fest brunch offering. Gotta mention that the menus are pretty extensive, both food and drinks even for a brunch. It's a very nice sized space that used to be an old movie theater. They even have a room off on the right after you enter that has a movie screen that one can reserve for a private gathering. Our server Liv was up to date on all things happening here. We came in around 11:30 and were seated at a table that had theater seating. For drinks, she had an espresso stout-tini and I chose a verde Maria. Which is a spin of a Bloody Mary. Using Tequila and a few different green veggies. It was quite tasty and brought on a little heat. :) Our entrees were a brat Benny for her, and I couldn't resist the biscuits and gravy. Both portions are pretty hearty in size. For a little sweetness at the end, try those warm apple cider donuts. Would definitely like to return and try a few local beers and some of their Detroit style pizzas. read more

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Pizza is amazing. The Rocket was so good. The cheese combination was creamy and delicious. If you like a little spice try the Beekeeper with a honey drizzle, hot Italian sausage, and hot chili oil. Really good. Limited menu other than pizza. We enjoyed our dinner. Quite noisy. Lots of kids. Service was wonderful. read more

Great beer selection. Bartenders very pleasant and helpful with food and beer choices. Nice clientele. Attended the Brewery Derby on Derby Saturday and it was a great experience. They a how movies in the back room. Wonderful vibe. read more

Absolutely great time! Patrick's service was timely, rapid, and attentive. My only regret is that as the driver, I couldn't enjoy the drinks as much as my wife, but they had non-alcoholic options for that problem. Food was great, had the fried cauliflower bites in an attempt to behave, followed by a sourdough pizza. We even got upsold into dessert, trying the warm chocolate chip cookie and a scoop of the Turkish coffee ice cream. Everything had a bit of the history of being a converted movie theater, with a bit of kitsch that really made it feel completely up my alley. Movie poster homages, comfortable seating with enough room between tables to not feel crowded, the whole thing just felt right. Will be coming back, definitely recommending to friends! read more

My daughter loves the burger she had I've actually never been before. She and her friend go for the trivia.

My friend and I came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. It was a light crowd, so my friend asked for the movie theater seat. We sat there for a bit but then I asked to switch seats. Personally, I wasn't comfortable sitting there. Seats are just too far from the table. Sitting at the edge of a seat to eat isn't my preference but my friend loves them! Our waitress was sweet and helped with the beer choice. I ordered a Cali Burger and requested egg with no yoke which they kindly did for me!! Truly appreciate it! I also had the Bomba beer, which was pretty good! Taste like your everyday beer. My friend ordered a BOARDWALK EMPIRE STRIKES BACK pizza which she loved. Overall the vibes were good and welcoming. Clean bathrooms read more

Alternate Ending Beer Co. - Burger and Beer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Aberdeen, New Jersey

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great food and great service! loved the samplings of beer and very family friendly! Wish they had the vegetarian apps available but we'll be back another day to try! read more

Great brewery and food, the staff was very helpful. Vegetarian options were great!!!! I Highly recommend this place. Only Sandwiches, sides and salads. Tasty good!!! read more

I Casey! she was amazing. she recommended the fig/gin drink and the smash burger grilled cheese and WOAH. so good

Had the pleasure of coming here for brunch, and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was! I've been here countless times, but usually sit outside because it's dog friendly. My favorite beer is the Why Not? because I'm a big fan of Hazy IPAs. This time I had the potato hash, and while the eggs were delicious, it could've used a little more cheese and less potatoes. The pecan pie french toast was the best, followed by the burger. My mother in law and friends had the Blood Mary's, which they liked, but my husband was a big fan of the Biggest Flirt, including the egg whites and all. I had a Nora's Temple, and quickly had to change to cranberry with club because the temple was just way too sweet for me. Service is phenomenal, they are always quick to suggest stuff on the menu, and this time we had a live jazz band that was pretty good. I love coming to this place, and can't wait to play some trivia on Mondays. read more

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The beer, burgers, wings and pizzas are all enjoyable. The servers are attentive and nice. Family friendly atmosphere with high chairs available. I've eaten here when movies are playing; however, it seems the theater room is closed off during private events. read more