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    Bear Cave Brewing

    4.1 (122 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chicken bacon ranch pizza
    Darren L.

    Fun brew pub located in Hopkins. I'm personally not a fan of the "pour your own" tap model, mostly because I am so bad at pouring a beer without copious amounts of foam , but many in our group liked that feature because they could sample little amounts from a lot of different options. The drinks are all self-service, and food can be ordered through an app. They had pretty quick service considering how busy it was on a Saturday night! I especially liked the chicken lollipops but the pizza was also good (wood-fired). They didn't have many other options besides pizza, salad, and some appetizers or cheese boards, but what they did offer made sense with the drinks they served (beer, wine). We were in the basement bear cave (featuring a real[?!] bear!) and it was a cool setting for our birthday party event.

    Alexandra A.

    We love Bearcave. This is always a great spot for a friends to meet up. They have a variety of options whether it's wine, cocktails, or THC drinks even great beer! This is a fan favorite among our group. The food here is also great we've had Pizza's, hotdogs, artichoke dip, and more! I really appreciate how kind all of the staff are and if something is wrong or out of service they are very helpful on getting it back together. Overall would recommend this place for a group event and I can't wait to visit in the summer with the upstairs open and ready for the sun!

    Crystal F.

    Bear Cave is so lovely! There is a huge patio and the inside is so modern and clean! Free street parking available. Lots of unique pizza options available. I love that the pizza had an ample amount of cheese on it! Very fresh and tasted great. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I'll stop in again soon!

    Kevin L.

    I was trying to fill some time between activities and decided to come here with a friend. It was my first time going to a brewery where you had the ability to serve yourself which was a neat concept. The whole process was very straightforward and easy to navigate. I liked how it was easy to walk around and get close with the drink(s) you wanted to try out and really control how much (or little) of something that you wanted. The staff were very friendly and were easily accessible if something wasn't working correctly. The brew hall was fairly simple but a bit tight. I saw though that they have an outdoor patio which I could see being well utilized during the nice outdoor season.

    Pizza with pepperoni and goat cheese
    Annie D.

    My friends and I came to Bear Cave for trivia and drinks. The self-serve tap system is cool and you can also order non-beer drinks at the table. To order from the table, you use a QR code and add it to your tab. In a way this is nice but because we didn't necessarily have a server we ran into some issues with our food. One of the salads we ordered was the wrong salad, but they were able to fix it, and our pizzas took a very long time as the kitchen was backed up but we had a hard time finding someone to check in with. However, when we did explain the problem to a server that walked by, she was quick to go check in on it and give us an update. The food was good and I would definitely return as there were some other things I would like to check out on the menu! We sat outside, it was really nice out but of course there were plenty of places to sit as this place is huge. You check in at the hostess stand to get your wristband and connect it to your card but then you are free to seat yourself or move about the different floors which is nice.

    Lisa S.

    The vibe is modern, cozy, with tons of seating. Check in at the front desk to get your card for pours and link to order food then sit wherever it suits you. I was there for an Urban Sketching event so I headed up to the deck to see if there was something I wanted to sketch from up there. My glass of Bear Slayer beer looked too inviting so I just sketched my glass and pizza that came soon after. The hazy IPA beer was smooth and nice and hoppy. The pepperoni pizza was brick oven cooked. Love when the crust gets little burnt bubbles and when the pepperonis curl up. So good. Definitely sharable size. Staff was as great. Pizzas delivered quickly and nice and hot. Great stop.

    Classic Pep
    Mitchell M.

    The pizza here is great, service comes out fast and hot. They have a nice rotation of taps and 3 different levels including a speak easy and it's a unique fun vibe.

    Dry Rose Classic Pep
    Kavitha P.

    Met some friends here for drinks, I like the 3 levels and the process of using the tap card to pour your own drinks They have a ton of options so that is great! The rooftop is cute - would be better when much warmer out I'm not a beer drinker so had some limited beverage options which is fine I liked the dry rose but the margarita was awful The cider was ok It's a busy fun place where friends can bring their kids too and live music on weekends Unfortunately wasn't a fan of the pepperoni pizza either I would come back for drinks only and eat somewhere else

    Carly G.

    What We Ordered: IPA and old fashioned Highlights: * Service: self serve however you wait in line to get a key card and pay your bill at the end. There can be a wait to obtain the key card. * Food/Drinks: surprisingly enjoyed their tap old fashioned and hazy beers * Ambiance: LOVE the ambience. There are 3 4 levels of seating (main floor, downstairs speakeasy, second floor and third floor with rooftop patio) with an outdoor main level patio. Sooo many places to sit and enjoy on a nice day. Plenty of seats for bigger groups as well but they do get busy! Tap stations on the main level and second floor. However they have fun seasonal patio cocktails on the rooftop during the warmer months. * Cleanliness: very clean, always restocking glassware for the self serve bar. * Price: reasonable prices for beer and cocktails. Beware of not knowing the tab until you pay at the end so watch your pours! Would I Return? Yes to try the food! The pizza and bbq looked so good when we were there. Will update ranking when I've tried their food as well. Pro Tip: Can get cocktails in their downstairs speakeasy or upstairs rooftop patio during certain months!

    Logo and pour card
    Dan D.

    What a great place! Had a gathering of friends and Bear Cave Brewing was the locale. Great layout across multiple floors. Indoor and outdoor seating. Featuring a pour your own beverage system and a broad selection of options that were well received by our group. There is something for every taste and preference. The FOOD!! We had pizzas, salads, chips n dips, fish spread, hot dog, pretzels and more. Everything was great, really great. Fresh, flavorful and attractively presented on the plate. The crackers for the dips, the cheese sauce for the pretzels - really good. You can tell a lot of thought went into every detail from design, beverages and food. This is definitely a place to visit, comeback to and plan an event at. Check it out and thank me later.

    Ruffcake Ruffcake
    Mikena S.

    The beer wall is great it included so many different choices so all the guest will find something they like. There are patio spots, a main floor, upstairs, and a speak easy vibe down stairs. I personally like the roof top patio the best. Service is good as well, they usually have a live band

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    Abby R.

    Busy for a Tuesday night but plenty of space to sit. If a storm wasn't brewing, would have loved to sit out on the beautiful patio! Pizza was so good, and plenty leftover!

    TONs of choices. Loved hazy passionfruit ipa.
    Michelle H.

    Perfect atmosphere. Clean, modern, many many seating styles/areas (high tops, tables, seating around fire tables, couches, rooftop, basement). I love the ability to pour my own beer immediately without waiting, and getting a food order in pronto without having to wait. Salad very good, pizza good (wheat crust) but sadly got too wet with pepperoni, hot honey and apples. Dealers choice kind of problem? Could be. Many interesting toppings to choose from! Zucchini pesto, grilled artichoke hearts, asparagus slaw.... tasty, and a strong neighborhood choice. Yum!

    Hazy IPA

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    Such a cool spot! Great brews and pizza. The roof is awesome, live music sometimes. Good vibes, great drinks, we can't wait to come back!

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    We went to see a friend's band play on a Friday. Loved it all. Fun beverages, easy ordering, and fast service.

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