Staff is friendly and the eggplant salad and mocktail, apple flavored I think, were a good combo. Great flavor and reasonably fresh and enjoyable. Seems like they got part of the crowd that probably used to attend Iron Hill and the menu seems to have went a bit more mainstream than several years ago when I last came here. read more

Brick & Brew - Mocktail - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Nothing to write home about but solid place. Waiter took a while to tend us but another came and picked up where they left off. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food is just alright. I did enjoy the portion sizes of the food and i enjoyed the interesting take on the food we ordered. My sandwich was a little dry but the shrimp was seasoned well! If you're looking for a nice place to grab drinks with friends or watch a game, great place! read more

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Service was quick and easy here! They have so many gluten free and vegan options! The Streep corn dip was awesome and my burger was perfectly cooked! Will 100% be back! read more

Brick & Brew - Burger and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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My party of four walked in without a reservation and where quickly seated (and then reseated, because we didn't want a high top). Our server was very attentive, and the ambiance was great. There was probably music in the background, but it wasn't so loud that I couldn't have a conversation with the people at my table. The food was good, everyone was happy with what they got. I was pleased to learn about Survivalist Cider - I had no idea that there was a local cider company so close to me. read more

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Food is great, beer was cold, and our server was friendly and provided insight to the food since it was our first time. Will be going back!

Can't let this go Went with family for dinner Ordered drinks just one annoyed me the most was tequila with ice not a slushy Was specific on hamburger order came out over cooked as were the wings ordered What pissed me off was the food server challenged me on how I ordered Now she didn't bring it to the table BROUGHT BY ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER Long story short it was taken off bill and I took it to go when another game after every one else had eaten Went to use facilities before leaving MOST DISGUSTING IF YOU USE A CHANGING TABLE THERE I HOPE YOUR KIDS HAVE ALL THEIR SHOTS WILL NEVER RETURN THANKS FOR MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY DINNER read more

Monday is trivia night and gets packed early One of the best whiskey sours ever had Old fashioned is good but basic Corn dip- great flavor, slight spice but really good. Creamy and crunchy Flatbread- good flavor. Sauce is a little sweet Crab Rangoon dip. So good. Very creamy and good crab flavor. Salmon sliders. Huge chunk of salmon. Very tender with a slight crispy crunch outside. Pairs perfect with the thick cut bacon and the pepper flavor of the arugula read more

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I almost always read Yelp reviews. Even with a personal recommendation I'm known to check the consensus on Yelp. Drawn by perfect weather and a charming, shaded patio we headed into Brick & Brew without knowing anything about it. After placing our order, we sat. And sat. It took awhile. "Ehh, should've gone elsewhere," I said to T. But -- as the saying goes -- 'good things come to those who wait.' And lunch was delicious! Everything is prepared-to-order. Their homemade ranch dressing with a hint of dill, is perhaps the best I've had. While my salmon sliders didn't photograph well -- I should've taken off the top bun -- they were great. Prepared a tad more done than requested, the fish was nicely seasoned and topped with pepper bacon, red pepper aioli and a slice of beefsteak tomato. My husband's ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. There was a slathering of bbq sauce on top which possibly would have been better in a ramekin, but T was pleased with things just as they were. Even his hush puppies -- potentially greasy -- were crisp and perfect. His only complaint was the coleslaw which he said lacked even a light dressing. Brick & Brew sells a range of craft beer and wine. The merlot I ordered was rich and delicious; the pour was generous. The staff, even those not waiting on us, were friendly and helpful. While on line for the bathroom -- there are only two singles -- the fellow behind me mentioned that this restaurant is part of a chain. One would never know it! read more

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Sunday afternoon, waited for outside table at the bar for 20 minutes, no problem, ordered 2 beers . 1 coors , 1 miller lite. $6and $5 according to the menu. Received $8 change. Didn't complain. Seated outside, 10 minutes pass before anyone asks for our order. We order everything at once because we've had ample time to look at the menu. I ordered carmelized onions for my burger for $1 extra. Food arrives and no onions. Waitress doesn't check on us for another 10 minutes and finally i ask for my onions on the side. Waitress returns and says " we're all out of carmelized onions". what? wait what?? ok . I'm not gonna call this kid out for lying because it was probably the kitchen lying to her. I said " ok , no problem " Wife heads into the bathroom and comes back saying bathroom (shared bathroom) is covered in urine and stinks with trash everywhere on the floor and sink. I got probably 10 French fries on my plate, my wife got half a bag on hers. The burger rolls were so stale they fell apart trying to pick up the burger! We don't return food, we don't complain , this shitshow just kept on going! The bill comes and guess what is stI'll on my bill? $1 charge for carmelized onions!! Again, I don't complain, the time it would have taken to fix it isn't worth my time. Then , we watch a hostess seat 2 people next to us at a dirty table and take a used napkin from that table and proceed to wipe food and soda from the previous guests onto the floor and wipe soda all over the table and place their menus on top of this filthy table!!! Hey Brick and Brew, take my $2 and go buy a bottle of Clorox and clean that shithole!! And maybe hire a manager!!!! or fire the one who was there on Sunday 3/22. read more

The food here is always good. We have come here a bunch of times for dinner and lunch. My husband likes to come here to watch sports. The service is always friendly and my young son loves the good here too. He always gets a burger or pizzas. All the pizzas are delicious, highly recommended. read more

We found ourselves in need of an early dinner downtown Media and returned to Brick & Brew after a several year hiatus. We are so glad we went back because it was beyond our expectations. First of all, we were greeted warmly by the hostess and then the bartender. We sat at the bar because we were eager to get straight to eating and drinking. Second, the drink menu is extensive and fantastic. We started with a Smokey Rauchbier and a Farmhouse Saison. Both were delicious and local! Next I tried the Ellsworth cocktail with butterfly tea and gin. It was scrumptious! Next we ordered food and loved everything we got. I ordered the shrimp katsu sandwich and it was soooooo good! I had never had anything like it, but the crisp flakey patty was so full of flavor, especially with the chipotle mayo. Yum! Plus the fries were bursting with salty deliciousness. My husband got the friend chicken sandwich and he loved the flavors, texture, and the large portions. Prices were great, the ambiance was a rustic, yet chic, upscale pub, and everything was clean. The decor was almost steampunk. Very cool. The single stall bathrooms were clean and decorated with old-time comics wall paper. Truly a fun and creative ambiance! We look forward to returning to Brick & Brew for future visits. There were so many other menu items we wanted to try...so we'll be back. read more

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The server Julez was great. Upbeat, knowledgeable about the beers and it helped because the light skinned wings they served us were . Do not, I repeat, do NOT order the 'oven fried' wings. Pic below. Julez explained new cook and this is a new item. In my head "as a cook, these light skinned raw looking wings, you would eat?! The Lancaster county milk stout was delicious, the Ahi lettuce wraps were Eh OK and the burger was average. The wraps totaled half a piece of fish. Probably exactly a serving size of weighed out. Nothing special. They could've did it better as a bowl. I've had better food in Media at Spasso (across street) and another place I forget the name that is maybe a block away, pizza place. Come here for game day, beer and people watching. Go elsewhere for food. Even the fries were soggy-ish. read more

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Stopped in for their new happy hour. They have a few drink specials and limited food specials - just wings and pretzels. But they have a reasonably priced menu all around! Drinks: Espresso martini is spot on. The QR code for the beer draft menu isn't easily accessible but you can ask for a printed version. Food: best chicken sandwich ever. Juicy, crispy, tangy with the slaw and spicy mayo. Gnocchi special was also great - homemade, light pillowy gnocchi in a creamy but not overly heavy sauce. I love that they always have rotating specials. Service is really attentive as well. read more

Brick & Brew - Espresso martini - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Appetizers were delicious, entrees were sub par. Very noisy and a lot of foot traffic around our table. read more

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Tldr: Greasy. After our hike in the area, we grabbed two indoor seats quickly. They have excellent indoor and outdoor seating which is both upscale-feeling and comfortable. Our servers were nice, and the food came out pretty quickly. Pretty nice selection of beer here, but I still felt like our money would have been better spent elsewhere. Fried Pickles: The theme for this review is greasy, which certainly applied to the fried pickles which featured breaded pickle ribbons, accompanied by a garlic chili aioli dip. The ribbons are fun, but they aren't as practical in this application as it seemed like I was mostly just eating greasy breading with interspersed notes of pickle. I think a traditional spear or slice of pickle would have stood up better here. We probably at about half of the dish between us -- would not recommend. Adobo Pork Sandwich: I had really high hopes for this dish as the plating was impeccable. This really looked like a sandwich in a league of its own. It fell short due to two reasons. First, the juices (which would have normally enhanced a dish like this) tasted like grease with chili powder, which soaked into the bread and subsequently diminished every bite. Second, the au jus, was no help as it was more of the same -- made the mistake of dipping my sandwich in the bowl. The mango salsa and feta topping the sandwich was a nice touch, adding a bit of refreshment overall. The fries were also greasy -- ate a little more than half of these before calling it quits. Overall, poor execution, but certainly an interesting menu item to refine. Unfortunately would not recommend in its current condition. Value: 2/5 Quality: 1/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

Brick & Brew - Fried Pickles - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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We made the mistake of visiting Media when there was some kind of annual race going on. It was really cool to see the community out there running and those cheering the runners on, but that meant all the establishments were full to the gills. We almost left town to find dinner but stopped in here to see if we could snag a table. As luck would have it we were seated right away. Although it was packed full of people we could tell it was a nice restaurant. The decor was well done and looked new. The waitress was running around like crazy but still managed to take our order. There wasn't a lot on the menu we were interested in so we didn't expect much. The beet salad was amazing. We both loved the portions and the vinaigrette was perfect. We also surprisingly enjoyed the pizza (flatbread?) we ordered and ate it all. We asked our waitress about the crowds and she said it's not normally like that, where people just walked in and sat down without being seated. So they were inundated but still did a terrific job. Wow! We were really happy we tried Brick & Brew and would definitely stop in again when we're in the area. read more

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Plenty of paid lot parking the next street over. I believe I paid $4 for 2+ hours on the app or park on the street. We visited this Brick and Brew location a few Times and have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and attentive. We never felt rushed My son loved his tenders and fries. I got a side order of fries and loved it. My pizza was so tasty!! Definitely will order again. Hubby had the pork chop special which he loved. Lunch was great and we can't wait to return read more

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Food is great! I'd say it's upscale pub food. The staff is always cheerful and on their game. Love it! I recommend the brownie dessert in an iron fry pan! Delicious!!!! read more

We came in here for lunch on a Monday afternoon at 1:30 and were pleasantly surprised by how robust the crowd atmosphere was. We grabbed 2 seats at the bar (only 4 were open!) and there was a wait for tables. Our bartender was quick to acknowledge us brought drinks promptly and made great recommendations for lunch. The food came out fresh hot and delicious. We will be back! read more

A friend recommended this restaurant a few weeks back so when looking for someplace to grab an early dinner in a Saturday, I looked into the closest location to me. About 10 minutes after 5 is when my partner and I arrived. From the outside you can see it was crowded but upon walking in I was pleasantly surprised that the wait would only be 10 to 15 minutes. They use GoSocial to notify you of when your table is ready and you have 5 minutes to claim your table once they send you a message. The front area where the bar and high top tables are located was still crowded but there were a couple of tables in the back area available. We were seated with a food and drink menu. I ordered the Speakeasy cocktail which comes in a tall glass of deliciousness. I also ordered the Adobo Chili Glazed Wings, the Deviled Eggs, the Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread, and the special bourbon flight (I love that it included a glass of water-drink responsibly). Lastly for dessert, I ordered the drop donuts that included a chocolate raspberry dipping sauce. Yum! Needless to say I brought my appetite with me. Our server Ivy was nice and very attentive. We enjoyed our food and service. I look forward to returning and trying other items on the menu. read more

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Amazing food, wonderful server and host. Only complaint is that straws come unwrapped. It was provided with a napkin but with the price of the food I was hoping the restaurant would invest in straws that customers unwrap themselves for sanitary purposes read more

WOW! My boyfriend and I went here not expecting much but it was fantastic. The service was great and the food was splendid. We got the rib burrito and the pulled pork bbq sandwich. It is our new favorite place in media. read more

First time here after passing through media on a road trip. Had no problem getting two seats at the bar on a Sunday night. Located on a nice little street in a downtown type of area with restaurants and shops. Street parking but there's a parking lot 2 blocks away that charges, but is free on Sunday (shotout to the lady who yelled from her balcony to let us know because we were clearly confused standing at the machine lol)! The bar area is clean and sleek. The bartender working was clearly on point and was serving well balanced, really excellently crafted cocktails. Service was friendly and fast, and the menu had a ton of great options. Confit wings were bomb. Prosciutto fries were awesome. More spots need to put fried onions on loaded fries because it just works so well. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely hit this place again. read more

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I went here on a Saturday around 5pm and the atmosphere was like an adult Chuck-E-Cheeze's: so loud to the point you have to yell to hear your date sitting right across from you, crowded not just in number of patrons but the seating arrangement, bright lights everywhere, and oh, there was a literal newborn baby and two kids under 5 sitting within 4 feet of me. I don't know why I was expecting something more chill&classy (maybe because the menu I googled before I went looked trendy, creative and upscale, and they have signature cocktails and a bar?) but I was surely disappointed. As for the food- I got the steak and frites, ordered medium-rare and served with 90% pieces well-done, 10% med-rare, and so tough I was literally embarrassed how long it took to chew each quarter-sized piece. Luckily my date was telling a story so I had time to complete my jaw workout. Giving this place any stars at all because I do appreciate they have gluten free/friendly options throughout, even for the pizza, the butter-chimichurri type topping on the steak tasted AWESOME and made it moist, and the worker was kind and attentive at first (until she got overloaded by the end of the meal, I assume, because when it was time for the check we couldn't get her attention for ~10-15 mins). I also think this place could be redeemed during a slower Wednesday night when there's less yelling children and families and a Phillies game on the tv. May give it another shot. read more

Brick & Brew - The chewiest steak I've ever eaten & frites - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Love the food great flavors, kind staff French fries were crunchy but not burnt. Everything was delicious. read more

I came here for lunch and cocktails with a friend and was not disappointed. Their menu - mostly the appetizer section - is mouth-watering. I wish I could have ordered a lot more than I did. I want to go back just to try more of the smaller plates I didn't get to try (burrata salad, crab dip, their pretzel, roasted sprouts...). Just like their appetizer options, their cocktails were also great. I had two "daisys" plus one pineapple margarita, and both were scrummy. No complaints! read more

Revisited here with my mom and son today! Service was AMAZING. Truly - the server embraced my 13 month old son and he absolutely loved her. I wish I could remember her name!! Food was good! Watermelon margarita was so refreshing for a beautiful summer day! MANAGEMENT!!! *please read* Can you please add a baby changing table to one of your bathrooms PLEASE? I had to change my son on the floor of the bathroom (I had a small changing pad in my diaper bag) - or other option was to walk back to my vehicle 3 blocks away and change him there.... ? Seems kind of unfair. Very gross and any parent that has mobility issues may not be able to actually do that - especially a fellow / new c-section mama. Make parents' lives easier. Thank you read more

Outdoor seating, good bar selection, quality ingredients, friendly service, good location and atmosphere read more

Brick & Brew - Salmon sliders with fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Went on a Thursday night and sat outside. There were 6 of use and everything was delicious. We had wings, tacos, burger, brisket and a salmon sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their food. Waitress was friendly and did a great job. Will definitely be back. read more

This place was very good and I would suggest it highly! It has a fun atmosphere with good music and a great bar selection. I didn't have a drink but they look like they taste amazing. This is a great place to eat before going out or for a friend's night out it's casual but still cool enough to be fun. It looks like they have outdoor seating during the warmer months. We had pizza and it's very good. They have cool combinations and I would suggest going outside of your comfort zone. read more

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Stopped in yesterday for an early dinner. Was lucky enough to to get a table for two with no wait. Sat inside at a high top table. Our waitress was awesome-super friendly and helpful with the new drink choices on the menu. We enjoyed the frites pickles and the cauliflower appetizers. I has the beet salad and my friend got the grilled cheese (it had meat in it but I forget what kind). I enjoy this restaurant every time I go. Good food, good service and a great location! read more

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My husband and I went for a lunch date. Our total time probably took around an hour. The service was pretty slow considering it was a Monday during lunch. But our waitress was lovely she seemed really busy too, and I really felt for her. Maybe today's lunch rush was busier than was expected. But she had really good people skills and I liked talking to her. Honestly, it just seemed backed up and slow. Our waitress apologized for the delay in bringing out my mocktail and bringing out the pretzels (our app) at which point we realized it been a long time and we hadn't yet placed our order. The pretzels, my mocktail and my husband's soda ended up arriving. Everything tasted great, but the waitress mentioned there been an issue with our pretzel order that had caused a delay. I started to get antsy because I had after lunch meeting I had to get to. When my burger arrived, it was completely raw in the middle. I'm not talking about bloody or rare. I'm talking, completely raw to the taste. Our waitress, again as nice as can be, took a look said, "ohhhh that's disgusting! Don't eat that," and immediately took it back. OK, so all of that can be chalked up to like a busy lunch hour and just "not their day". We have frequented brick and brew since 2015 so none of this would've kept me from coming back. It's always nice to have a good local spot to bring family to and out-of-town guests. I don't know you guys, my conversation with the manager was super uncomfortable though. She came over asking if my cook on the burger was wrong according to my preference. And I was at a loss for words because again it was cold and completely uncooked in the middle. Like not at all safe or ok. And when I clarified that, she said something again that we didn't seem like it was a matter of personal preference. And I tried to make it clear that this wasn't just us complaining or being difficult but this was really not edible? And she made a dismissive remark about how she could get us something else from the kitchen, but that was it. And I felt flustered and unsettled, the way you do when someone's talking down to you or making you feel ill at ease? Like I just been trying to find my words and she was serving me this very clearly surface level customer service. When she brought her check, I spoke without thinking for a moment and said again that the meal hadn't been what we expected. The look on her face and the... disdain? Smugness? I honestly felt tears spring to my eyes out of embarrassment. She told me very clearly that her tone had been perfectly apologetic when she came over and we were the rude ones. Man, I just wanted a good lunch today. If I were the owners of Brick and brew though I would take this to heart because we are the kind of long-term customers you don't really want to blow off from your service - we have gone to Malvern Havertown and Media. I was super disappointed today. read more

Cute little outdoor patio but can get very crammed. Shared the burnt ends as a starter and got the fried chicken sandwich (not pictured). Both were good, but likely won't get the burnt ends again as the grits weren't my favorite. Would come back here for a quick casual brunch/lunch spot! read more

Brick & Brew - Burnt ends - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Went here for a lunch for 2. We were seated promptly at one of the high top tables. We tried the very tasty midnight margarita for a beverage. For appetizers, we had the fried pickles and the prosciutto fries. Both were very large portions and delicious (the pickles came with a great dipping aioli). One of us tried the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich (good but soggy chicken) and the short rib burrito (pretty good). Both mains came with french froes which were barely touched since we didn't know the meals were coming with fries (it does not it on the menu in a smaller font so that's on us) and we had the 2 appetizers. read more

I only got a burger and fries but they were super good and a great price. Burger was cooked exactly how I wanted it. Fries were crisp, hot and well seasoned. The coffee wasn't too bad, either. read more

We sat at the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly. I had the espresso martini. Followed by the burger, which was done perfectly and the fries, even though they came out hot as they lost their heat, they still retain their crispness's read more

B&B Media is a very good, smaller, crowded, but fun spot. Great for drinks and really great food! Never had a bad time here. Came with my family on the Friday after Christmas when you and everyone else in the area still doesn't feel like cooking. The wait was 60+ min but it went by okay because we could enjoy the bar and order some apps. My mom (a vodka drinker) always goes for the Whiskey Sour because it's just that good! The fried pickles are a must and we also had the ~special~ appetizer which were cheesesteak spring rolls. They were actually so delicious. I think I prefer them to the cheesesteak egg rolls that you see on some menus; lighter and crispier and also they had great cheesesteak flavor. Finally sitting down and ordering: I had the short Mac and cheese and it was a great gooey m&c and stayed hot in its little skillet. Brother got the short sandwich which he ate the whole thing so it had to be good. My mom had a Billy Penn flatbread; it had pickles on it and was actually very tasty! Could have been left to cook a little longer, though. My dad got the chicken pot pie ~special~ and he verdict on that was that the flavor was there but it needed a little more sauce in it. Overall, a nice fun family meal! Staff was very nice as well and quick which is always appreciated. read more

Brick & Brew - Billy Penn flatbread - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

This place lays claim to the best sandwich I've ever had in my life! 46 states, 10 countries, hundreds of places and it comes down to this pork belly grilled cheese. Whomever put this concoction together deserves a lifetime culinary achievement award! Its indescribably delicious.. The other stuff.. The old fashioned was exactly what you would expect if you like the tad sweet, traditional style bourbon drink. Service was quick and the ambiance was great. I might pay the heartburn price later for eating this sandwich, but I'll gladly suffer, and I will probably celebrate my last day in Philly with another experience here! Kudos! read more

Brick & Brew - Short rib grilled cheese - Gastropubs Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

09/17/2021; Came to media for dinner before going to a and just picked this place! Love the stuffed pineapple the most. Never thought this combination could work so well tgt. The sweet and sour from made the pulled- pork so much more flavorful. The slider is nice and the meat is juicy. Also like the octopus salad! read more

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Bad management but good food. Only eat fried pickles if you are ready to crap your pants. However, try at your own risk