This is a favorite spot of ours. We have come a few times, always at lunch and love it! The staff is always very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We are always amazed at the consistent level of great customer service we receive here. The vibe is a definitely a neighborhood bar feel. We also have no complaints about the food, everything we've tried has been delicious! read more

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Tator beef brisket was terrible.. had no flavor, meat was tough.. bad experience, won't waste my hard earned money here again Was offered another dish but didn't have time to wait read more

Stopped into Big Fog on a recent work jaunt to Lancaster. I did not try the food (hence four stars) but the beers were excellent. A nice selection of styles to suit most any taste. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. Nice interior and much better than I expected from a location in shat is basically a strip mall storefront. Definitely recommend. read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

A perfect time at a micro brewery with great selection of beers, fantastic food, the best service in a long time, and entertainment as well! If you're looking for a night out to go to a micro brewery in the Lancaster area look no further. This jam in a strip mall totally exceeded all of my expectations! Starting with the beers. They have a very large selection of beers I was able to find IPAs, others in my group were able to find whatever they were looking for The next very important thing is to tell you how great the food was, and I mean, top-notch! Often food in these types of places is just good. Here it was excellent! The pizzas, the burgers, honestly, you could literally come here just for the food, even if you don't drink beer. Now get ready for this, I had the best service I can remember in a long long!! we were waiting for a table and our waiter came up for us and said would you like a drink now? Wow! Of course the answer was yes and everyone in my party got a beautiful beer while we were waiting to be seated! Now we're having a great time instead of standing there impatiently waiting for a table, which did take about a half hour, but that's because we got there late. That's another thing, you may want to get here a little early. Part of this place was rented out for a private party, yet there was still enough seating for everyone! Keep that in mind if you have a group that wants to have their own section. Now, as if everything I have told you wasn't good enough, we were there on a weekend and they had a fantastic band playing music! I mean, seriously what else could you hope for? This place is top-notch to me! I was staying at a hotel nearby, which allowed me to walk here and then back to my room! So if you were reading this and planning to visit the area, try to get one of the many hotels that are situated right next to this micro brewery so that the night you come here you can walk! This all made for a perfect night for my group! Extremely highly recommended if you're looking for great beer, great food, great service, great ambiance and maybe even some entertainment on the weekend! The best!! read more

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We randomly decided to try this place on a Sunday night. There's a parking lot with plenty of spaces. When we got there, there weren't many people so we were sat immediately. The place looks a lot bigger than it appears from the outside. Our server was super nice and attentive. We ordered different rounds of food. The wings were good and had great flavor. The pretzel was a hit and enjoyed the two different dips. I loved my veggie burger and my husband loved the featured special sandwich. Portions are a good size for the price. We enjoyed the beer and like that there are quite a few options. Definitely will return. read more

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We really enjoyed their brews, highly marks for the piney IPA and the rich stout. Everything was clean, even the restrooms. Our server was great as well, and was very knowledgeable about the menu and its limits where vegetarian options are concerned. read more

Great service- food is above par for pub food. Expansive menu with specials and Happy Hour specials during the week. They also feature live entertainment in the evening- it was really nice- not crowded for a Saturday afternoon- we will be back soon! read more

Great place! Food was great! Super chill, service was amazing! Everyone was so nice. Live music was great! Great spot for drinks and hanging out with the family. Off the beating path and a great time! read more

We came to Big Dog Brewery....ruff, ruff, ruff. We were in Lancaster for a soccer tournament so we are not local. My intention was to watch the SEC championship (Texas/Georgia). While the place is less great to watch a game, they did have live music. I got a Big Dog Cherry Seltzer and we shared a pizza. The place is smaller, but I enjoyed the food and the ambiance. Service was great. I also won a shirt in a raffle as part of their Christmas party. read more

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Great food and beer. My husband said the cheesesteak was the best he's had in a long time and my mushroom & spinach pizza was delicious. read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Jalapeño Bacon Burger & Fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Great food and great beer, what more could you ask for! Have a nice selection of beer available. Had a small gathering in the back room, great for party/celebration. read more

Decor/service: outside is nothing to look at (strip mall) with no noticeable features. Inside is on the cheaper end (tables and chairs) but the bar space is pretty nice. Waitress service was on the slower side but food came out quick 3/5 Food- Pulled pork Mac and cheese: the pulled pork was good but the Mac and cheese was not. The cheese sauce on the Mac tasted artificial almost like it was out of a box. 3/5 Brisket quesadilla: a little to messy. A quesadilla you should be able to eat with your hands but this was so messy it had to be cut. Brisket was good but nothing special 3/5 Drinks- good list of beer and they do have a few other canned cocktails read more

A must. Outstanding service, Amazing food. From burgers to barbecue to pizza. Quite a variety of custom brews. Cute atmosphere. Definitely going back. read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Decent beer selection. Instead of flights you can purchase 5oz size but a 16oz is $6.50 and the 5oz is $3.00. So 15oz at that size would be $9....seems a little weird. Space is open with lots of seating and a private event room. Location is a good area with lots of parking. Food menu looks great! They are open for lunch during the week. read more

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So, I'm sitting in Big Dog right now after having lunch. I tried their chili and a salad. The salad, a caesarr was fresh and tasty with just the right amount of dressing. The beef chili was very good with a pretty good spicy kick. Covered with cheddar cheese and chopped inion and a side of sour cream, it had great flavor. It definitely had me sweating. The chili also came with homemade corn bread which really complimented the chili. Overall, I definitely enjoyed this and will return when I'm in the area again. BTW, service was friendly and attentive. read more

A nice little spot in a strip center. Stopped in for dinner tonight with my daughter. She got the Mac & Cheese and she loved it. I got the hot chicken sandwich, ordered it with tots instead of fries but it came out with the fries which I was sad about but the fries were seasoned really good. The chicken sandwich was super large and breaded perfect. My only complaint is about a half of an onion was on the sandwich which is way too much. The beer I had was good and I bought a pint glass to take home for the collection. Worth the try. read more

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A pit-stop visit, while on a road trip from MD- essentially pre-gamming the nearby Renfest (chosen over other breweries nearby because of their expansive tap list offering ample IPAs). Located within a shopping center strip mall, w.easy parking, when I walked in I had an initial "are we in the right place" concern, as the space gave more of a local diner feel than brewery/bar-amplified when a welcoming staff called me "honey" & "sweetheart" while seating us; learned they were a restaurant brewery combo-with a full kitchen expansive menu. When selecting beers, our waitress was super nice about offering samples before we made final selections- though helping to narrow down between all the delicious choices- we still opted for numerous varieties selecting two full IPA pours each & some tasters (creating a shared flight) of the seasonal brews (porter, pumpkin, brown ales). All reasonably priced, comparable to standard brewery costs- All the beers had very distinct tastes-flavorful Cloud Kicker hazy cloudy hops 4star Breakfast Porter rich deep roasted chocolate 4star Sleepy Hollow basic IPA crispness 3star Sweat Equity piney resin hops 2star On to Asgard darkness nugget hops w.out resin backend 4star Hazy in the Morning almost creamy 3star Dubbel Trouble creamy caramel roasty 4star Friends tried the crab dip -decent sized portion, just enough pieces of bread for dipping, well-seasoned taste-not that hearty of crab chunks but we're just used to being spoiled by MD crab dishes. Overall, a nice local gem visit-would recommend stopping by- their vast variety & quality flavors make it easy for any palate to find something to enjoy. Would visit again when in the area. *important to note they charge a %fee when using card as payment- bring cash- read more

Stopped in for lunch with the family. We were starving and nearby so decided to give it a try. It was a Saturday at 4 so not crowded at all. We ordered burgers and a kids chicken fingers meal. The food was delicious. Burgers cooked exactly as requested. Fries are addicting. Service was great as well. Decent value too. Solid option in Lancaster. If we find ourselves in the area again, we'll definitely stop in. read more

04/28/23 First time and we enjoyed ourselves. Service, food, drinks, entertainment, atmosphere was very good. Decor I thought was a little eclectic. I would recommend and return. read more

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Was in the area so decided to stop by. Staff was super nice. Tried a few beers, both were solid. Got a plain cheeseburger. It was good. Nothing amazing but filled me up. They let you try a sample if you are interested on the beers. Would go back if I'm ever in the area. read more

This place is a hidden gem. If you are a connoisseur of beers, check this place out and you will not be disappointed. If you are disappointed, call me a liar. Cheers. read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Back left: Hazy In the Morning - Hazy IPA Front: Raspberry Lime Cider - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This was a fun brewery I checked out on a short visit to Lancaster. There was live music, plenty of seating, and the staff were really kind. Food was decent, not the best pizza or burger that I had but definitely good for a quick eat if you need a place to stop. My favorite part of the meal of the pretzel! It was nicely cooked and the whip cream and chocolate drizzle was a nice finish to our night. Our waiter forgot the chocolate pretzel and was kind enough to go back and bring us more! read more

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The atmosphere, food and service were great. We were there on a Friday for the live music. The guys playing were great. I would definitely recommend this place. We'll be back for sure! read more

Brisket. Mac. And. Cheese. The brisket was so tender and so juicy. Steaming hot it fell right off the fork. But husband also loved his brisket flatbread. The portions were soo big he got to fall in love with it all over again the next day. I can't speak to too many beers, but the mango wheat was good. Our service was the most amazing though. I feel like a jerk for not catching the man's name but he was attentive, helpful, and kind. We chatted about our kids for a while and things to do in the area. Our 4 month old loved the decor. The giant black and white bull dog was a hit with him! Overall this was a great lunch spot for our family. Definitely check it out if your in the Lancaster area! read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Hidden spot tucked into a shopping center. Nice open space inside, with plenty of seating. Glorious options of beer, all brewed by the namesake of the restaurant, with great taste. Large list of food options as well and everything tasted great. read more

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This place ROCKS! Great selection of craft beers, local bourbon whiskey for a side car ti your beer, and awesome food. I'm from Texas and the brisket was a player. I had the quesadilla BBQ brisket with jalapeños and it was great. Everything here to eat is a little messy, but are all Big Dogs a little messy? The beer I had was a Cloud Kicker IPA and it was nice and cold, in a glass that fit my lips well, and tasted really good. They do growlers and have cans to go as well. Service was on the spot and I enjoyed their interaction. They have 3 TVs and you can eat at the bar too if you are only 1 or 2 people. I suggest you just try it, you'll like it. read more

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Service is good. Food is tasty! Restrooms are disgustingly filthy. Literal feces splatted around. read more

Overall, I'd say this place is average. Both the beers and the food was good, but nothing knocked my socks off. The flatbread my Big Dog burger was served on was not soggy or floppy, it was the proper amount of firm and fresh. It was deli to my juicy and flavorful. Their unique fries are my favorite thing! The Brisket was a littleee dry and the BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy. I'd visit again if someone really wanted to come, but would try a new place instead of returning on my own. read more

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We have been to this place several times now. Most of the food is pretty good and the prices not bad. The service is good. The beer selection is good. I have tried several and haven't had one that I really did not like. They have specials we will keep coming back read more

Great service, awesome food, and excellent beer! Bartender/WaItress (Allie) was was so sweet, gave awesome recommendations, and was great to talk to. Highly recommend the chili and brisket quesadilla! Will definitely be back next time we're out in the Lancaster area! read more

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Excellent service and a variety of beer to please all types of pallettes. The Gaslighter is a wonderful example of a standard imperial stout. It's full bodied and oaky without the bitter IBU. Prices are reasonable for great craft brews! There's also a food menu that we didn't order from but food specials abound during the week. read more

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Driving down Manheim Pike at dinnertime we decided last minute to get take out. We were both craving a well-made burger and decided to give Big Dog Brewery a shot. They're located in the old Isaac's building which I used to frequent often. I was anxious to see what they did with the place. I looked up their menu online and called it in from their parking lot and waited. In addition to us both getting burgers (his well done, mine medium) we got an order of their pickle chips. When I went inside to pick it up it wasn't quite ready so I waited and observed the atmosphere. Not much was done to the interior, and the place felt pretty bland and void of any branding or personality. Since they're new maybe a theme or some personality will come at a later date. The most noticeable difference was the wooden bar that was built where the old Isaac's deli counters used to be. High top tables were butted up against them to encourage social distancing. I did know in advance that they charge a whopping 4% markup for paying with a card. I'm assuming given the challenges that restaurants have faced due to covid that this will become the norm. I asked for a to go menu and they did need to scramble to find one. Aside from the menu items (pizza, burgers, salads, appetizers) there was a blackboard with specials and soup. I'd love to try their creamy crab chowder and spinach strawberry salad someday, as they were two of several specials. At home we opened the take out and was surprised to find flatbread instead of traditional buns. In looking at the paper menu I do see that was mentioned and an oversight on my part. While the flatbread was really good on it's own we both felt it didn't pair well with the burger and would have preferred a bun. Both burgers were made correctly, well-seasoned and delicious. Each came with an order of hand cut fries, more like small wedges, that were equally as good. Neither of us felt the need to add additional salt which is rare! The portion size of the pickle chips was a little skimpy but they and the dipping sauce was good. The take out packaging was made of high quality biodegradable materials. There was a few threads of random shredded lettuce in with the pickle chips which I'm assuming was some sort of garnish but wasn't needed and didn't look appealing. The fries and burgers were also thrown about in the container and could have been packaged more nicely. Other than the above we were both pleased with our meals and will order take out again. read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Just outstanding from beginning to end. Walked in and was immediately greeted. Gentleman seated us and checked in on us. Our server was pleasant and continued to refill our drinks as they became empty. I was not very hungry but I wanted to try the brisket so I opted for the brisket on the tots with extra jalapenos. Everything was done perfectly with the brisket being tasty but overwhelming either bbq sauce, the right amount of seasonings and cheese also. Got tenders and they were cooked to perfection. Tried a couple of beers. All tasted great and served at a nice temp suitable for our U.S. palates. Only one wish is that they carry less IPAs and more of the other types like hefeweizen and brown ales and lagers, etc. but I understand most customers prefer IPA. The ambiance is simple with no frills. Maybe a band when Covid ends? I actually drove by weeks ago and bought some shirts because of the name. Staff was so welcoming and that was the reason we came back. Definitely will return. read more

Big Dog Craft Brewing - Tots with Brisket - Brewpubs Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Visited on August 3rd, 2022. Beer and food were excellent. Had the burger and it was fresh and prepared exactly as I ordered. The fries are unusual, kind of like folded home fries but very good. Great service as well. If I had one suggestion it would be to ditch about one half of those high top tables and put in normal height tables. It's hard to seat a group and frankly older folks don't want to sit at those. When we were there all the guests were seated in the left wing of the restaurant where there were a few normal height tables, but that kind of takes you out of the open restaurant area and off in a wing. Ditch 50% if those high tops and get some comfortable seating in the main area and this place is perfect. If you are in the area make this place a stop for lunch or dinner and you won't be disappointed l read more

The Hot Honey Garlic Wings were really good! Looking forward to going back for a full meal and to try the beers

Large assortment of craft brews in a wide variety of flavors. They have a good menu with food that is a step up from your typical pub offering. We had their meat lovers pizza and enjoyed it. The atmosphere was nice too. They happened to be having trivia night and the patrons were getting into it. read more

Nothing to write home about! Pretty decent food Service acceptable, AmbienceOK Maybe will give another try read more

Visited for lunch yesterday with a small group between son's baseball games. Loved loved loved this place!!!!! Jess was AWESOME taking great care of us and making perfect recommendations- food and beer were incredible!!! The only think I'd say is that I was surprised they didn't add gratuity for larger parties- we always take great care of our servers, but there was another another younger team there - making a huge mess of spilled things they just left for staff to pick up- all I can hope is that they tipped better than they parented, servers and staff shouldn't have to deal with that. But did I mention we LOVED this spot??!!! read more

They have really friendly staff and the beer are good too. They are not very crowd like other place.

Went here for a few beers with family. Didn't know what to expect. They had a great variety of beers and each was very good. We particularly liked the Czech Pilsner and the Hazy IPA. I've been to many many breweries and this place was really good. The food was also delicious. I had wings, the pretzel and a burger and all of them were amazing. This place is a legit restaurant as well as brewery. There was trivia and we stayed for a few rounds and had fun. Highly recommend! read more