Not exactly what I was expecting based on the reviews. The good: ample parking, lovely outdoor space (which we didn't utilize as we visited late November), nice beer selection, fun family atmosphere, decent food variety for a brewery and fantastic staff (easy going, attentive, friendly. Truly, 10/10). The not-so-good: the food. It was unfortunately just mediocre. We ordered the classics - fried chicken sandwich, classic burger, pizza margarita and fries, and felt that each missed the mark. Chicken sandwich's flavors were off; Burger was dry; pizza had excessive sauce and acidity; and the fries were over-salty. I can see myself coming back with a group to just hangout and enjoy the drinks and vibes, but would not vouch for this place if food quality was a priority. read more

Large parking lot. Arrived around 3pm on a nice Sunday and it was fairly empty. Lots of picnic bench-style indoor and outdoor seating. Neat and very well-maintained space. A great selection of beer on tap. There is also a nice selection of food as well. Good mix of diverse people...different age groups including some kids. Friendly and helpful staff throughout. Shop with some merch and to-go beer. Clean bathroom. Would love to return to try some other beers and maybe some food options. read more

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Great brewery with a large choices of local beers and seasonal ales They have events including trivia nights and live music. The Saturday afternoon we went, there was some live music. You order at the bar, the staff is nice and friendly. We shared a Pretzel with some ales locally made We will definitely go back for trivia night !!! read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Pretzel and seasonal beers - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Love going here!! Food is always great! The beer is delicious too. They have good outdoor seating with a ton of picnic tables. I have been there 4 times now when traveling upstate from Long Island. Every time I went it has been packed. Service is ok, you have to order at the register. I would definitely go back! read more

good beer selection with some standards and rotating seasonal hits. the food selection is good, with surprisingly good salads too! the staff is always very friendly and attentive. ample parking lots, tho when busy you have to find a spot further away. there's also outdoor seating and family friendly. if you're into sports there's huge screens inside playing local teams. read more

I will say, they know how to handle groups and families. Much appreciated! We got here around noon on a Sunday, and the tables filled up quickly. It looks like a lot of tables were reserved ahead of time, though you can squat at those tables ahead of a reservation being made. The team quickly brought over water and menus. They knew how to handle to chaos of a table with little kids. They also made it easy to close out when we had to make a quick run for it. I appreciate the large beer selection and food selection. I hadn't expected more than just regular bar food, but they have a ton of options, including a Buddha bowl. Kids menu was ample. The Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich was solid. Parking can be a bit nutty. Note that there's an extra lot up a level from the hill. read more

Pretty good selection of beer. Chocolate cherry stout specular. Nice venue, both indoor and outdoor seating. Food menu was impressive. Food and drink service were ok at best. However the ordering system is disjointed and there were more kids here than at Chuck E. Cheese. read more

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Second time here. Was pretty busy for trivia night. Tried the new Black Velvet Lager and it was superb! We have had the pizzas in the past and they were incredible! read more

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Fun place and food/drinks are good and reasonably priced! Trivia and music nights are extra special!

One of our favorite places for over a decade! Love the beers, the food, the music and bands, the outdoor beer garden tables, the special events! The staff has been here for years and everyone is like family! read more

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I visited pre Covid had a nice time but I must say they have made a many improvements and have lovelier venue and nice menu great selections on alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages! Entertainment on weekends and the availability to do private events . Kid free zone 12 month and over . Service took a bit meaning 30 minutes but were kind . It is a beer garden atmosphere. I will come back! read more

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Great evening al fresco. Grabbed a table around 5:30pm and enjoyed the evening. The servers keep things moving (but as it gets later, the bar and kitchen get backed up, be patient). The shrimp roll was absolutely delish and the carnitas tacos were the real deal. I included a burger we had in the photos a few weeks ago but forgot to post. Also really good. You can't go wrong. Lots of kids and families, and there's plenty to do so the kids don't get bored. Not a bad way to start the weekend. read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - CL Burger - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

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Really cool place. I have been in NY 4 years and this is my first brewery! Yea I can't believe it either. Well, I guess Yardhiuse kinda counts idk lol. Anyway great staff big open spaces indoor outdoor. Libby loves her job!!!! She was super knowledgeable on all the beer selection. We appreciated this as being Product developers in beverage! Thanks Libby and Maddy! Because I live in the city I can't say when I will be back, but I will be back! -also pizza was delicious! read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Food is impeccable! Service is wonderful! Ambiance is chill! Servers are phenomenal! Always great service at CL

I not only loved this brewery because of the awesome atmosphere and being a lover of beer and going to new breweries but the food here was incredible. I had the chicken sandwich and the pretzel. The cheese sauce that comes with pretzel is very tasty! The drinks we had were tasty as well. I had the orange crush beer ( 2 of them actually) and then I had a mixed drink. I came here for my first time a few days ago for a fundraising event I helped out at. They have this really cool like give back thing where on Thursdays you can collect donations for whatever charity you are with and then its happy hour pricing for the people who donate all night. I also can't begin to tell you how wonderful the staff was here. Since we had a table by the door the staff would ask if we need anything .. drinks, food or anything else. I deff will be coming back here in the near future. read more

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Captain Lawrence Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Pleasantville, New York in 2006. It was founded by head brewer Scott Vaccaro. In 1995, Vaccaro saw a high school classmate's father homebrewing and asked if he could help assist. Still just a teenager, Vaccaro was told that he would be allowed with parental permission. He later enrolled at Villanova University to study accounting, but transferred to UC Davis to study fermentation science when he realized that beer was his true passion. Vaccaro interned at Adnams Brewery in the UK and later worked at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. He opened his first brewery on Castleton Street in Pleasantville. He named it "Captain Lawrence" in reference to the street that he grew up on: "Captain Lawrence Drive" (named for the 18th century militia captain Samuel Lawrence). In 2011, after outgrowing its 20-barrel system, the brewery relocated to a larger space in Elmsford that had a bottling line and a larger brew system. In May 2019, the Elmsford brewery expanded to 33,000-square-feet and added a full-service restaurant. In October 2020, the brewery opened a secondary Barrel House location in Mount Cisco which focuses on barrel-aging and blending both beer and spirits. My son and I recently visited Captain Lawrence Brewing for lunch. My wife and I visited the brewery a couple of times when we first started dating. The brewery had changed a lot since my last visit; I love the new restaurant space that they have now. One thing is for sure, the brewery is very family friendly. I couldn't help but notice that there were a lot of people who were like me: late 30s/early 40s, got into craft beer about 10 years ago, who now had young children, etc. Although the food menu features a variety of different dishes, my son and I were in the mood for wood-fired pizza. We decided to order the "Pepperoni Pie" (marinara, mozz, pecorino) and the "Honeybear Pie" (marinara, mozz, sausage, hot honey, whipped ricotta, oregano). The pizzas came out super fast and they were super delicious! To pair with the pizza, I ordered a beer flight which consisted of "Hop Commander" (IPA), "Jam Juice" (Hazy IPA), "Golden Delicious" (Belgian Tripel), and "Dark Chocolate Cherry" Imperial Stout). They were all pretty good, but the tripel was my favorite. Overall, we had an excellent experience at Captain Lawrence Brewing and I look forward to visiting their Barrel House in Mount Cisco in the future! read more

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If you read my reviews word for word, you know I don't drink beer and have never as an adult. As a kid though, I'd sneak in some beer and add sugar to it (gross right?) when my parents had house parties. I'm so sure that's what set it off. Why come here then? Well, aside from beer- which hubs loves, Captain Lawrence has Red/White Sangria and a Mule (glass) cocktails and canned cocktails (?). Plus their food items sound good of course. I can see the outside seating area getting jam-packed in warm months- but it was so bone-chilling cold- inside it was. Lots of seating with like a separate space for private parties(?) and a gift shop to the left as soon as you come in here. We placed our order up front at the bar then given a buzzer to hold on to and pick up our order- but it was actually brought to us. Thank you! Their 1-page menu has a bit of everything for Vegans, Vegetarians and carnivores. My Mornay+ Mushroom pizza was quite good with those char marks I love- but not burnt to a crisp. My Miso-Maple Brussel Sprouts without bacon as I requested it were very tasty. So were hubs chewy-good pretzels that he enjoyed dipping in the mustard and I enjoyed without it. He also liked their buffalo-chili rub wings. The drinks? My Sangria (actually got 2) packed a very nice punch and hubs' enjoyed his 2 West Coast IPAs. Whatever makes a good brewery/beer garden- it's probably here: the staff is friendly and the mood is upbeat as you enjoy your pint on cafeteria-style tables. We actually sat awayyyy from everybody else on high-tops. But am I missing something....since when do beer gardens or anywhere they serve alcohol a free-for-all for parents to bring in their babies and toddlers???? I mean....this place looked like there were freaking playdates up in here. Parents just need to know a kid's place- and it's not here. I guess NO ONE misses out on a family day out¯\_(ツ)_/¯. read more

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Very good beer. Food was good. We tried the Nashville chicken sandwich and the Elmsford pie. Trivia night and music was a bit loud. The servers came around to the table and kept checking which was nice read more

This is a great spot for food and drinks. I was in the area for Pickleball and ended up here. I got the fig pizza and was pleasantly surprised. It consisted of crust, arugula, Parmesan cheese, fig jam and prosciutto. It was fresh and very tasty. They have a lot of other food options here ie. burgers, wings, empanadas, salads, etc. I'd definitely stop back in to try more of their food options. The indoor space was large too. This would be a great space for a party or an event. There is plenty of indoor seating including picnic tables and high tops with standing room. When you're ready to order, you need to go up to the bar and place your food and drink orders. I liked the set up here and would definitely come back. read more

At first it was chaos but then the beer and the wings arrived and all was well. In the warehouse, where our semi-private party was held, kids ran and scampered while adults talked and drank and ate. Good times. The Belgian Wheat was delicious and the wings were tasty. read more

Such a fun hangout space. We sat at the picnic tables inside as it was getting chilly. Food selection was good. The pizza and the short rib sandwich were out of this world. Varieties of beer abound. Service was friendly and helpful. We liked hanging out there. Service was a little slow but we were there during peak hours. Also, music tends to be a bit loud inside. Overall, fun hang out space with good food and beer. Great for friends or family dinner. read more

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Came here Saturday afternoon after a day of hiking. The place was great and I would like to give it a full five stars, but there's just one thing. It is WAYYYYY too kid friendly for me. I prefer my breweries/distilleries/wineries sans children running amok. If you're coming in a large group, I highly recommend making a reservation. We came without one. We had no problem getting a table inside, but outside, each picnic table was reserved. The parking spots are also QUICK to go. There's really nowhere else to park other than the lot so you're just gonna keep circling until someone pulls out. After a while, we did find a spot and found our way in. The place is HUGE. Nice outdoor spot with plenty of tables. The first door is to the distillery and the second leads into the indoor dining with the bar and where you order food. We got a table inside without a problem. Plenty available. To order food and drinks, you have to go up to the bar, but they also have tableside service because not long after we sat down, a very friendly waiter came to take our drink and food orders. It's not only beer they have here. They also have their own spirits and they have wine as well which is great because I'm very picky with my beers. I started off with the Ginger Mule. A DELICIOUS blend of organic ginger beer, lime, and a choice of CS local whiskey, vodka or gin, or Lunazul Tequila. I chose the gin. Ginger Mules are my usual go-to's. This was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. Perfect blend and so refreshing! Can't go wrong for $12. For food, we started off with the warm pretzel. It was good, but not the best I've had. Came with beer cheese and mustard. The pretzel was kind of hard and not warm, soft, and chewy like I'm used to. Seems like it was made with a whole wheat dough of some sort. I had the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl for my main. Didn't think I'd get a great poke bowl at a brewery but it was so tasty! Came with a good portion of sticky rice, Sesame Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Crispy Shallots, Sriracha Mayo, and Pickled Ginger. The tuna was perfect and tender and the crispy shallots finished the dish off wonderfully. One of the best poke bowls I've had. I also tried a slice of the Honeybear pizza. The crust could have been a little firmer, but it was a tasty pizza nonetheless. Now, I'm not exaggerating when I say this but it was like having drinks on a playground. The ratio of children to adults was astronomically skewed. If you want to go get hammered with your children in tow, fine, but that's not my kind of scene. I like to have my cocktails in peace while I don't have children circling around me and screaming at the top of their lungs. That's really the only thing that'll keep me from coming back to this place. A good reprieve from the children is sitting in the distillery. You can have beers and do tastings of their gin/whiskey/vodka. I tried the vodka and gin and I have to say that they were REALLY good. Crisp and clean. The gin has fennel in it, which I really don't like, but it actually worked well! A bottle of it was $35 which is a good price for a decent-sized bottle. A bottle of whiskey on the other hand was $75. The food, drink, most of the wait staff, and the atmosphere sans children get five stars, but I have to take it down a star for the droves of children running wild. Just don't think this is the place for them to be. That's just my opinion. The place is also squeaky clean, reasonably priced, and has empty six-packs filled with utensils and napkins at each table. Very convenient. read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

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Excellent experience on August 2. Went there with my wife and daughter. The ambiance in the beer garden was great with live music not too loud so you can hold a conversation. The staff are extremely friendly and customer focused. Erin was fantastic and showed us around the brewery which was a treat for me as I used to brew my own beer. Overall a great find and unexpected experience. By the way, the beer is good with many unique brews read more

Good beer, big portions of food (wings are huge), and large hall to drink and party with your friends. Sports are playing on all screens, so when March Madness was on it was great to be able to keep up with the action. read more

I had not been here in over a year. Boy, did I just regret it. The DJ tonight is awesome. The Maibock seasonal hit the spot. I'll be back SOON. read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Menu - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

What a fun place to drop by for a beer (or two) and appetizers (or two, three ...). Great ambiance, friendly atmosphere, lots of televisions to view your favorite sports teams. Also, a great place for parties and family gatherings. Love their gift shop. read more

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@captlawrence_elmsford - awesome hang out spot with amazing food and ever been beer - it's a walk up service and you sit until your buzzer goes off then you go and grab your food at the ready station. The staff was nice, I do wish however there was a host or somebody at the door because we almost walked into a private party. Additionally would love if they had more cocktail options. P.S the empanadas are a must have! read more

Can't believe this was so close and didn't realize. Huge space, huge menu. Seating inside and outside. Beer was great, we ordered the wings which were also quite tasty. Great vibe, really a very chill space. read more

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Talk about busy! This appears to be the happening spot on a Sat night. One thing that's pretty cool is that they allow kids in here. Not sure if there's a cut off time when it becomes adults only but I'm sure there is. Anyways, pizza. When it comes to food that's what they appear to be about and I'd have to say they do it well. We got the sausage pizza, one size only, price is decent for what you get. It's a good pizza and more filling than I though when I first saw it. We also got the kids chicken fingers for the nephew. I will say that their kids serving was quite large. We pay much all ended up eating from it. Next, the beer. I'm down with this places beer. I only got one pint and it was the Autumn Blaze. I thoroughly enjoyed this beer. I'm a sucker for pumpkin beers and though this was one of the most didn't pumpkin flavors in a pumpkin beer I've had, and I mean subtle, it was a well rounded beer. I honestly wanted a second it to definitely taste what else they had to offer but just didn't have the time. I saw a super hazy on the list and was torn between the two b/c I love me a hazy as well. Seating in this place is aight. It's seat yourself. There's hella picnic table style seating like Oktoberfest but when you start getting more and more larger ppl in there the ability to get around diminishes pretty quickly. It is loud in there and I do mean loud. At times it was difficult to hold a conversion across the table. They have hella tv's. Gotta order everything at the bar and pickup your food yourself which is when that comment about it being difficult to maneuver comes in play. But everyone was nice and would move when you yelled "excuse me!" Service is quick. Our food was ready within minutes of ordering. They are fast and efficient. Definitely want to come back to try more of their beers and pizzas. read more

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The food was good. The beer was Good. there were too many kids running around unattended that it still made for a less than enjoyable experience. read more

Got drunk and had good food. Don't know how much more you could ask for. This place is the bomb.com

I didnt even know I had this place so close for so long. I stumbled upon it by chance on my way to the gym. The outdoor patio did it for me. I usually stick to wine but I decided to try the spicy Moscow mule. A winner! I went on a Sunday afternoon and the vibe was great. Family friendly. Definately a go to place read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Great food, great craft beers, great people! Wings are fabulous! Burgers are exceptional Just great! read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Happy people always! - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

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This place was so much fun. The vibe checks all the boxes. The staff is amazing dealing with what is a very busy rush mid afternoon into the evening on a Saturday. The food was delicious. I got the CLBC burger and the Buffalo CLBC wings. Can't wait to go back and have these again! I was not a fan of what taste like a homemade ranch sauce. Would like to try the blue cheese when I return. My initial order ( CLBC burger with wings) was messed up (received honey bear pie and wings) but the staff quickly took care of it and were extremely helpful! Wish I would have gotten their names to give them a shout out. read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Honey Bear Pie and CLBC Buffalo wings - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Cool place , good for families with kids in the outside area! Nice live music and descent food.

Came here after a birthday party for a toddler and was so surprised by how family-friendly the space is. Great drink selection for non-beer-drinkers (they had a blood orange spritz with tequila that was amazing), and a really solid food menu. My toddler had the giant soft pretzel and I had the mushroom pizza. The pizza was delicious and a huge portion. I'd definitely come back. read more

This place has all around great vibes - it's big enough for people of all ages to be around without feeling crowded or uncomfortable. I went for my cousins husband's birthday and as someone relatively new to Westchester, did not realize I had this great brewery just 15 minutes away! Will definitely be back. The beers were good, the food was decent- pizza, wings and some really tasty accompanying sauces. If I had to be picky the only thing that was a bit annoying is the address. Google maps does not lead you to the correct lot, the lot is behind the brewery not in the front of the building. Will definitely be back! Good place to chill or have a low-key birthday get together. read more

Want to spend perfect afternoon in welcoming environment? If the answer is yes , head to Captain Lawrence Brewing ! A short drive from NYC. The atmosphere is vibrant and treated with extreme cleanliness. Moving on to the food , Bring.Your.Appetite. The pizza crust is thin and baked to perfection. The pretzels , a beer staple. Moving on to the Cubano sandwich - delicious and very very very flavorful! Lastly , try the fries , your well-developed palate with love you ! read more

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Great brewery to hang out either indoor or outdoor. Food is decent and prices are reasonable. Nice variety of craft beers on tap. I recommend the liquid gold IPA and the pink lemonade mixed drink. read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Mid-Saturday afternoon, took a special trip over to this long-standing brewery for a couple of beers. Back in the day this place was a lot smaller, doing out tickets for unlimited beers. Nowadays the location has truly expanded, with a full kitchen, dining hall, and outdoor tent for games and live entertainment. Since it was nice out, grabbed a table under the tent and placed an order inside. Opted for their Seasonal Flight ($12), which includes four 4-oz beers: Orbital Tilt- malty hop, bitter mouthfeel Mood Awakening- good standard IPA with multiple hops Oats McGoats- smooth dark roast porter Orange Crusher- odd tasting orange beer, like a light Fanta Service here is quick and food looks decent as well. Place does get packed, so best to go in warmer weather. read more

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Seasonal Flight - Breweries Near Me - Elmsford, New York