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    Arclight Brewing

    4.2 (85 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Kathy F.

    this one not sure of this place.. pull in not sure if it's in business or not paint chipping on the outside. Take a chance walk up to the door it's open. According to the hubby the beer was good with a large selection all made in house. Service that was another story yes we were the only people there at the time so service was quick .. but I really don't want to see the bartender leaning on the bar scrolling thru is phone ..

    Chelsi B.

    This was our first time at Arclight, and we had stopped by primarily because the Pizza Parliament food truck wasbin the parking lot. My husband and I each got a drink. He got the Soursmith Mango, while I got the pastrysmith. I liked his better (which is surprising because his had mango flavors and I typically dislike mango) and he liked mine a lot so we switched. There is a lot of space inside and a nice sized patio. With covid still a risk, Arclight is doing really well with keeping things safe and the amount of space they have definitely helps. They don't serve food here but they have food trucks regularly and you can bring the food in from the parking lot. That is ran fairly smoothly too, as you can go inside and enjoy a drink while waiting the time they give you before your food is ready. I can definitely see myself coming back to enjoy another drink and check out more food trucks.

    Nicole S.

    This place was awesome! Lots of beer to choose from. 6 oz. flights were only $15. We ordered our drinks and went outside to sit on the patio. They also have snacks to purchase. There are some games inside along with plenty of seating. Bathrooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful being knowledgeable of all the beers they sold.

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    Salvy R.

    The brewery is very spacious with indoor and two outdoor seating locations on sight. There is tap list that i have posted and can change when you visit. The flights are located below and you have plenty of options to pick from. The indoor seating is arranged in elongated picnic table with sofas and long bar top. There is also seating outside with individualized tables and bocce play area. inside you will also find arcade machines. This location does not serve food they have snack options but that will be all. If you are planning to eat call ahead and see if there is a food vendor outside there is likely on the weekends. The other option is to bring food or eat before coming to this location. Location was cleaned and staff was helpful even though they had party going on when i visited.

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    Amy H.

    We discovered Arclight a few weeks ago and have already been back since our initial visit. On our first visit, we ordered a flight to sample a variety of beers. My husband loves a good porter and was skeptical of the snickerdoodle - don't pass it up, it's a must try! The snickerdoodle flavor definitely comes through and is actually well balanced with the porter. Another favorite was the Cherry Wit - you know it's good if my husband is drinking a pink beer! Our second trip was for the Opus Kriek we saw posted on Facebook - the American sour with cherries was worth the drive! I can honestly say it's one of the best sours I've had with a great balance of tart cherry flavor. Arclight does serve food, but has some snacks available (chips, nuts, chocolates). They do partner with area food trucks and both time we visited, the Baja Gringo Taco truck was there serving up some tasty tacos. Great patio for outdoor seating with a spacious interior with bar seating and large shareable picnic tables. There isn't much in Watervleit, but this place is worth the drive!

    Ivana B.

    I have officially found one of my new favorite hang out spots. We passed by and I knew I had to try the place as soon as I saw that they had not only 1 outdoor patio, but 2! The place is very spacious and I love the industrial vibe. The place has arcade games and super laid back vibe. There is a great outdoor patio in back with an area for games and lounging. The inside has huge tables, bar stools and more. Great selection of beers. I tend to lean more towards beer with a lower IBU and came home with a growler full of Arclight beer! Great place and great service. I like that they have various options of sizes as well as flights. They come in 6oz, 14oz, and a 20oz for most of their beers. They have a schedule for food trucks available but the place allows you to bring in your own food!

    Alan N.

    Pretty cool brewery with decent amount of seating, you can sit indoor or outdoor. Pretty good amount of choices and their growlers are cheap (howlers they call them, same amount of beer). I had their stouts, really good. They don't serve food but they did have a food truck available sitting out front. Come try this out!

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    Fun little brewery! The beer and soda was really good, the staff was friendly, and it was a great end to our day of wine tasting.

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    I ordered the Mexi-canna salad which comes with greens, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans,…read moreshredded cheese, tortilla chips and fried chicken, but I opted for tofu instead. When the salad arrived, the salad was topped with something that resembled pork. After consulting with the kitchen, the waitress told me that they had recently switched to jackfruit but had not yet updated the menu. I like jackfruit, but I don't think it worked well on this salad -- it really needed something crispier with more texture. However, the rest of the salad was good. The lettuce was fresh, and the fire roasted tomatoes, black beans and corn added great texture to each bite. The vegetarian-friendly options here are rather limited, so I'm not sure I'd rush back. They'd benefit greatly from a black bean or Impossible burger. Overall, the service was good and I liked the openness of the interior as well as the outdoor seating area. It's a good spot if you're in the area.

    We were in the area checking out an overnight camp and their staff recommend The Strand for lunch,…read morewhich was conveniently on our way back to Chicago. We came with 2 nine year old boys in tow so when we walked in and saw the mini arcade knew we had found the right spot. This wasn't too busy on a Saturday afternoon so there were plenty of tables to choose from inside. You can sit outside as well, but it was one of the HOTTEST days of the year so the air conditioning was welcomed. Our waitress and the girl she was training were super attentive. They took our orders immediately and the boys ran off to play video games. I never have cash on me, but was able to get some from the ATM (and then change at the bar). Our food came out pretty fast. I went with the fish tacos, which were tasty. I didn't love that they the fish was fried, but still good. My son also seemed to enjoy his chicken tenders. We were all well fueled for our 2.5 hour drive home. The boys ran off after they ate to play more games and it took some convincing to get them out of there. I'd definitely stop here again when in the area. A few days later I was on the hunt for my car keys and thought maybe i somehow left them there. I called and spoke to someone who couldn't have been nicer trying to find them for me. No such luck, but appreciated that she looked everywhere she could possibly think of.

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