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    Emily A.

    My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. The layout was fantastic, and we particularly appreciated the shaded outdoor patio. On another visit, we opted to sit indoors and played some Mario Kart, which was entertaining--though perhaps not my strong suit as my love took the wins. I was genuinely impressed by their innovative use of graduated cylinder beakers and flasks! The service was exceptional, with staff members being both welcoming and incredibly friendly. I look forward to seeing Black Laboratory expand their stout offerings in the future.

    Christopher C.

    Black Laboratory Brewing may have a limited selection of their own beers, but what they do offer is consistently tasty and well-crafted. They also round out the tap list with guest brews from other breweries, so there's always something new to try. What really makes this spot stand out is the shared space with 2-1-Dough Pizza, a perfect pairing of great beer and seriously good wood-fired pizza. The vibe is laid-back and welcoming, with a nice patio that's perfect for relaxing with friends.

    Giselle C.

    We went to Black Laboratory for my youngest son's birthday. Parking was super easy, and the space has both food and drinks! The beer was cold (we specifically chose on-site brewed beer) and the pizza was amazing (best part was having leftovers for the next day)! Service was friendly and attentive. I'm so glad we discovered Black Laboratory and will definitely return!

    Wings (from top to bottom: habanero, lemon pepper, Cajun dry rub)
    Luke H.

    Little hidden gem near frost bank arena! Must visit on Wednesdays. Happy hour runs 3-6. $2 off shareables and a 2-topping 12$ inch pizza. Good selection of beers too. We sat on the patio under the drop lights and enjoyed some time before the spurs game. Waitress was very friendly and delivered our wings out to us!

    An N64 or GameCube I think. Retro games for a good time!
    Kenneth R.

    Excellent vibe and kind courteous service. It always adds to the experience when the staff genuinely seem to believe in the product and that was evident here. SA has an excellent craft brewery scene and what makes Black Lab unique is definitely the seltzers. Check them out! And grab a pizza from 2-1-Dough while you're there.

    My husband and I have been coming here since before our baby shower. The beer and food are always great (even the non-alcoholic beer is good too). So, we decided to host our baby shower here and I'm glad we did! We worked with the kitchen manager to create a menu of salads, wings, and pizza for all of our guests. The food was great and the staff was very friendly. Several of our guests made sure to tell us they loved the place. Highlights: They were able to accommodate about 30ish people between the kitchen and outdoor area. The kitchen was able to store our cake in the fridge. Literally, all of the staff were so genuinely kind and helpful.

    Beer flights-$10 for four 4oz pours
    Caryn K.

    I've been coming here for awhile now and I have never been disappointed by the available craft beer selection...even when they sell out of the sour I had my eyes on two hours before I arrived :) One of my favorite beers to get from here is the Puro San Antonio. It's not currently on tap, but I'll come back around Fiesta to look for it again. My other favorite is a staple on their menu, the Vanilla Joe. The atmosphere is calm, laid back. They have tvs, indoor/outdoor seating, and a section for video games. They now have pizza, sandwiches and appetizers (or snacks as I prefer to think of them) available for order. The pizzas were fantastic, just like the beer assortment! The crust was light and flavorful, neither pizza we ordered was greasy, and the ingredients went together well to create the perfect pies I will definitely be coming back....no surprise here as I just stated they have two of my favorite beers, but I felt like this statement just tied everything together.

    Fish and chips
    Ruthie W.

    We headed to @blacklaboratorybrewing for dinner today to check it out but also because @roseysfishandchips was going to be there. Dad and I tried Rosey's months ago when it was at The Good Kind and loved it. I knew my husband needed to try it. It's #nationalhotdogday and @blacklaboratorybrewing served up some good hotdogs. Dad and I originally were going to share the NYC dog but Dad had trouble with his teeth so he ate half of the fish. My husband had the other half of the fish and a Chili Cheese dog. My husband and I split the flight of 4 beers. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience today.

    Loaded Beer cheese Nachos and a Bindi Blonde Ale
    Vanessa C.

    Black Lab has become a FAVORITE brewery! The staff is amazing and they have a great selection of beer! There is always something for everyone in your party, complete with beer slushes. Now they serve food! There is an assortment of Specialty Hotdogs on the menu, served with Miss Vicki's chips; as well as Beer cheese nachos with assorted toppings! Put them on your "go-to" list for local brews!

    Al P.

    Close to downtown in what's become a trendy neighborhood. Friendly staff, nice beer choices and plenty of food options. We had a starter to eat but the pizza looks awesome.

    Beer
    John K.

    Very cool place. Kind of weird location but this center is awesome! Has a pizzeria, meat market, and a Korean restaurant (reservation only). Had a few of their beers, the pickle one and the ipa...and a pretzel. BEST PRETZEL IN MY LIFE!! Go there and order a pretzel and a beer at a minimum, you won't regret it. They also have beer that reaches 12% alcohol. I'm coming back!!

    Freaking great beer

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    Sat outside on a mild temp day and enjoyed a few IPAs. The pizza from next door was good and kept us there for another beer.

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    Great atmosphere and super friendly staff!! The Chimichurri wings are to die for! Highly recommended on all aspects!

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    Great beer selections and delicious pizza! The staff was super friendly and had incredible customer service. Highly recommend!

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    Grape soda for the win! Amazing pizza! Wings are tremendous. Staff is impeccable. Parking is sus. Give them a try!

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    Best pizza I have had, the Brussels sprouts were perfect, and the N64 made me and my siblings play Mario kart 64 for 30 minutes

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    Ask the Community - Black Laboratory Brewing

    As an enjoyer of cigars with a good beer/cocktail; is there an area to have a cigar while enjoying a beer?

    Are children allowed?

    Yes, but I don't know if that's till a certain hour. We took my 2yo nephew during daylight hours and the staff and customers seemed more than pleased he was there.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes but only outdoors.

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    Review Highlights - Black Laboratory Brewing

    Their "and Chill" series are amazing, their IPAs are great, and their Vanilla Joe is out of this world.

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    Great brewery with good drinks, nice seating (indoor and outdoor) and fun games. They have…read morebasketball hoops, skee ball, darts and pool. The interior of Idle is very nicely designed with good branding and a great setting to hang out. It's spacious so it never feels overly crowded. We talked to one of the bartenders once who told us they are connected to Golden Gopher in LA, which we had been to in downtown LA. They always have sports on their large TVs. You can also order food from Make Ready food hall and eat there which is pretty amazing. They have some snacks you can order as well and once I went when they had a taco vendor as a pop up. So cute! Family friendly and they have a large outdoor space where kids can run around. They do have a cut off time when they become 21 and up. Parking is either on the street or a surface lot close by.

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