I was meeting a friend for lunch in Lakeland FL so I looked for a highly recommended option. Cob & Pen came up on a number of lists. It's located in a nondescript building that's basically one large dining room with a bar in the back. Since we got there at the top of the lunch hour, it was not busy so we were served very quickly. The menu had lots of interesting options - I went with the Beer Braised Pork Street Tacos and could not have been more pleased with my choice. They are made with shaved pieces of pork topped with lettuce, Muenster cheese, honey mustard, and pickles. The taste of all that together is excellent. If you are in the area, this is an excellent choice for a good lunch! read more

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A renovated Tudor historic home, now a bistro with craft beer/bar and crafted eats. We chose the cheese board alongside a couple drinks. The cheeseboard includes meat and cheddar, Kalamata olives, naan bread, pickles, Brie cheese, a mustard sauce and a raspberry spread. The grapes on the board were super fresh and also tasted great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating is a nice option on a beautiful day. I highly recommend! read more

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Cobb & Pen brings a lively German beer garden feel to Lakeland, and the standout here is the impressive selection of German taps--thoughtfully curated and perfect for beer enthusiasts. I visited for brunch, where the menu was somewhat limited. What we ordered was well-prepared and enjoyable, but nothing quite rose to the level of memorable. Good execution, just missing that one standout dish. Service was welcoming, and the atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile. Bottom line: come for the excellent beer and vibrant setting, and you'll leave satisfied--even if the food doesn't completely steal the show. read more

LOVED the building! Reminds me of a castle in a fantasy book. The vibe of this spot is very laidback with friendly and quick service! Went on a Saturday afternoon and the place wasn't busy at all but I think if you plan for the evening is when more people are more likely to be there. Highly recommend! Shakshouka was fantastic! read more

Cob & Pen - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

I have driven by so many time, looking at the outside takes you back to the hills of Scotland. Inside it's even better, very open and inviting. A great beer selection, only wish it was printed out so wouldn't have to walk up to the cooler. Now for the food, of course you all know me, I'm a burger guy, so a burger it was. Very impressive burger was very tasty and cooked like what they do in those fancy places. Fries OMG always impressed when they are hand cut. Great place for a date night, however no booths. LOL read more

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I came here for an engagement party. It was a little chaotic outside, but the food was great and the servers were working really hard. I would definitely recommend. read more

The breakfast options here are great and well priced for the amount of food you get. Their ingredients are fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is laid back with music in the background - and the service is always great! read more

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The outside is definitely more appealing than the interior. It's a family friendly restaurant with Sunday brunch option. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was tasty and fresh. I was surprise that the chicken used for the chicken and waffle dish was a breaded chicken cutlet. But it was delicious. The burrito brunch option was more of a crunchy quesadilla exterior, with eggs and bacon. It was also finger licking good. We are looking forward to going back and trying out other options. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place for Sunday brunch! The unlimited mimosa bar with them bringing bottles to your table is AMAZING.... Yet dangerous Small but cute inside with all the different rooms and decor! The breakfast burrito was fresh and delish! Can't wait for the weather to get better so we can sit outside! Service was friendly and prompt! Just wish the selfie lighting was better! Haha jk! We will be back! read more

Cob & Pen - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Service and ambiance are great. The building is unique and there are a couple of TVs which is nice. Menu is decent but the food is lacking for the pricing. The rice bowl is pretty much just rice, edamame, and pickled onion. Nothing crazy for something over $15. Definitely better value and taste of food at Fresh Kitchen. However, they have a wider variety of food and better ambiance for hanging out here. I would like to check out their events like "trivia night" because it is such a cool setting. read more

Cob & Pen - Rice bowl with chicken - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

First time visitor but will definitely become a repeat offender. I had the breakfast platter and everything was ready for prime time. My brunch dates had the shrimp and grits and a smash burger. Their shrimp and grits was a different twist as the shrimp are grilled and served separately. Since I don't do mimosas I had a Hefeweizen which was served in an ice cold glass just like in Germany. This a nice little restaurant which is open until midnight so I lived closer I would definitely come for a late night snack. So a staycation may need to be put on the calendar. The staff are very attentive and laid bag so the vibe is worth it. Grab a meal sit back and enjoy your company or people watch the choice to s yours. read more

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A friend and I stopped in when it was newly opened for lunch (again). All the convenient parking spaces were occupied by a delivery truck parking across all the spaces. They have a dusty stone "alt" lot behind them, across the alley, not stable for older walkers. We chose to park at Walgreens, not a short jaunt. The place was def "bar vibe", dark high top seating with little alcoves in the back. For first time guests we weren't greeted, told about the place, etc which might have helped with the experience. They recently "absorbed" their other restaurant "Good Thymes" but those items are not yet on the menu as we'd been led to believe. They serve "pub" food to go with their craft beers. We ordered chicken sandwiches & tenders with fries. Felt the crust on the chicken was a tad thick and slightly burned but the inside was moist and tasty. We had the apple pie cobbler which came out hot but the crumble crust was burnt. Didn't stop us from eating it tho! The place has potential for non-drinkers looking for lunch, with interesting items on the menu. We weren't impressed with "execution" or parking this day, but will try again some time. read more

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Trivia every Monday night, great neighborhood restaurant, always friendly service. This is a trendy, small town gastropub. Do yourself a favor and always ask your server what the "Ultimate Fries" are! They change the fries every week and load them with incredible blends of flavor. Some of the best chicken wings are right here at C&P! Awesome happy hour spot and weekly events/specials. read more

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Service was excellent food was excellent it is a little loud but it's a beautiful place inside. We specifically went there for Polk County burger week. 7oz short rib, brisket, and Chuck burger - sweet, smoky, tangy tomato bacon jam, roasted garlic aioli, arugula, muenster cheese, and crispy shallots. Honestly it was one of the best burgers I think I've ever had, it was excellent. We also had the brussel sprouts and I'm telling you that was some of the best brussel sprouts I've ever had also. Their garlic fries were also really good too. We got a blondie it was really good also I would have liked a little more ice cream. The Blondie ice cream ratio wasn't quite there but it still was really good. We had to take home half of our meal because it was just too much. read more

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Place sucks. Lost our order and didn't even comp it. Waited an hour for their $18 dip trio and buffalo chicken dip with maybe less than 30 chips in total. read more

Someone recommended this place for Fish & Chips. I was excited to try...I ordered 2...1 for my son & 1 for myself. I got home & was SO DISAPPOINTED...It was SOGGY. I had to drive back & get a refund. It wasn't even edible. They did give me a gift certificate for 1 of them. I won't go back. read more

It was our first time at this Lakeland Hotspot, and all in all we enjoyed our dining experience. Our server whose name was AP was friendly, knowledgeable, personable and attentive. We taste-tested a few things on the menu including the wings, their fries, the Caesar salad, and their dip trio and nachos. The dips were delectable, and the fries came with your choice of two dipping sauces (I got the honey siracha and the coca-cola BBQ) which were delicious. The salad was ok, not the best I've ever had but no real complaints. The decor and the history behind this place tho is the true treasure. A house that was moved to its present location and then the restaurant added on to it. The feel is very homey, and gives off a comfort friendly ambiance. I enjoyed it and definitely recommend a visit. read more

Such a fun date night vibe!! Tasty food, friendly staff, and fun ambiance! Will return! read more

Cob & Pen - Ambiance and mead - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Really great atmosphere and service! Food was delicious. I have to recommend the garlic fries as a MUST. Wings are really good and so are the Brussels sprouts. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the food. It's a very chill environment and I didn't feel rushed at all. I wish they had more parking, but there's usually something near by if their lot is full. Great for after work with coworkers or a date. read more

COB & PEN IS A GATHERING PLACE FOR ALL TO ENJOY, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATE THEMSELVES IN THE ARTS OF CRAFT BEER, BOUTIQUE WINE, FINE FOOD, AND KEEPING GOOD COMPANY. LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DIXIELAND NEIGHBORHOOD OF LAKELAND, JUST BLOCKS AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN LAKELAND. Had the pleasure of visiting Cobb and Pen in Lakeland and this place is such nice area to hang out with friends and family or perhaps on a date night. Last time I was here they were remodeling, so having to see how they remodeled the place makes the restaurant have a nice look to it. The Staff and Management were great host and made me feel welcomed. I tried out thier latest summer specials and this is what I had: 1) Fried Green Tomato Caprese ( Recommend with Sauce) 2) Creamy Corn Risotto- ( perhaps one the best comfort food you'll have- recommend with Shrimp) 3) Blackened Beer Batttered Fish Tacos - (good tasting tacos, I would just say a littler over the tarter sauce, but other than that, nice plate) 4) Passionfruit Bourbon Smash Drink ( refreshing drink- I would just say, I wish it had a bit more taste of the Passionfruit, but other than that it's good drink ) 5) Banana Pudding Patta Cotta ( Nice desert to finish it off) read more

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We had driven past this place a few times & finally stopped in to give it a try. So glad we did. For a start, we loved the architecture of the building. It feels like a pub. I chose a mimosa for my drink, because why not, and it was one of the tastiest mimosas I have had in awhile. Just delicious. We both went for the fish & chips for our entrees. The fish was perfect and the portions are generous. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

Cob & Pen - Fish & Chips, Mimosa - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

It's been years but am looking forward to going there soon for their new menu. The ambiance and service were also nice.

Great place, food, drinks service. It's a very unique place. It was a home located on Lake Hollingsworth. I had the hamburger, with the special sauce it was amazing. Ambiance is great. Can't wait to go back. read more

The scenery is phenomenal, almost as if in a movie. Mimosas are awesome although the orange juice isn't freshly squeezed. The champagne is Il Fevdo. Service is on point. Consistent attentiveness and food brought out in a timely manner. read more

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Fun ambience with beautiful historical architecture. Great vibes inside. On point service. Yummy food. All the brunch items we ordered were very tasty. Would definitely return. read more

The outside was cool. It's my understanding it used to be a house. The wait staff was over the top nice and cordial. The inside decor could've had an upgrade. Bathrooms are clean. They did have cards to write and give your Valentine. Yes, we went on Valentine's Day. The chicken Sandwich was " alright". I ordered the mango habanero chicken tacos. Nothing spectacular. I was actually disappointed. Would I go back? Maybe. Our waitress did say that the fish and chips was a very popular item. Maybe if there's a next time I'll try that. read more

Cob & Pen - Mango habanero chicken tacos - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

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On our way to Orlando and decided to stop for brunch. Read good things about this place and we hadn't be through Lakeland in a while. Let's eat! So parking is a bit challenging but they have their own parking area behind and off to the side in a gravel lot. Seat yourself in multiple different areas. We grabbed a seat at the community high top to take in the atmosphere. Shelby our server came from behind the bar and took great care of us. We started with mimosas. Just had a glass but you can get a bottle and make your own. Also a bloody Mary bar. Fun! Short menu which I like. I decided on the smash burger. Really tasty and filling. Pickes were delicious. Burger had a great bite with everything combined. Deb had the grilled cheese and added bacon. Really good! Lots of bacon. Tomato soup on the side was tasty. The ambience is laid back and a local feel. Very nice. read more

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Great brunch spot with outdoor space for the kids to run around! Food was also very good! read more

Cob & Pen - Outdoor space - Beer Bar Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Have you ever been to a casual restaurant that's just as fabulous on the outside as it is on the inside? It's been a minute I must say lol. Had an amazing meal on the patio because it felt amazing outside. Plenty of seating and lighting. Service was nice and patient because we were first timers so we had LOTS of questions. Food came out before I could finish my selfies girl! You can't top that! Parking is in the alley behind the restaurant. Did I mention it's free?!? Love that for all of us! read more

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I always come to Yelp when I'm in an area I am not familiar with. Hubby and I were in Lakeland today and on our way to play it again sports we drove past this cool old building. I looked up what it was and it was this place!! The reviews seemed pretty promising. So on our way out of town we stopped for a bite to eat. My husband ordered the patty melt. Now the fries are homemade! They were delicious!! He said he should have stopped after eating just half but he convinced on and ate the whole thing! He said it was one of the better patty melts he has had. I picked wings and a side salad. The salad was delicious and the wings cooked perfectly!! The ranch was freaking amazing, of course homemade. This place likes to make craft food and from scratch! Worth the trip!! I was happy to be able to read the history of this place on the website: HISTORY A little over a mile from it's current Dixieland location, The Tudor House was originally built in 1927 near the intersection between W Beacon Rd. and S San Gully Rd. In 1935, following one failed attempt, by a previous owner to move the home, Mr. O. Forrest McGill moved it to it's previous location on 1068 Lake Hollingsworth Rd. The Tudor House changed hands over the next few decades until Mr. Gene Holloway bought it in 1969. Through the years, various owners and renovations, the house came to look quite different than it does today. Mr. Holloway expanded on the building too; adding a garage, more bedrooms, bathrooms, an entertainment bar, and ball room. Primarily built to entertain business partners, and out of town guests, it is known that even Elvis spent some time in Mr. Holloway's mansion in the 1970's after a performance at the Lakeland Civic Center. Robert Mozingo, and his wife Madeline, purchased the home in 1987. Enamored by Gene's sense of style, especially the Arabian décor in the master bedroom, the socially active family also used the home to entertain guests. When it was purchased from the Mozingos in 2014, the new owners announced plans to replace the storied home with a new structure. Mr. Gregory Fancelli and a few others took action to save and relocate the original, historic portion of the building, known as The Tudor House. As we were getting to know Lakeland and looking at homes for our business, we came across The Tudor and Gregory. After a few discussions about our passion for community, storytelling, preservation, and how we believed the craft of food and drink has the power to unite us all, we became fast friends, and were blessed with the space and opportunity to collectively create Cob & Pen. We are excited our journeys have brought us together. We're excited to welcome everyone into our home where we hope you will take some time to look around, appreciate the craftsmanship and detail of our space, expand your palate as you experience our craft, and expect to enjoy time well spent, as welcomed guests, crafting your story in our home while we carry on The Tudor's tradition to entertain. read more

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Cob & Pen is a good place to meet local friends in the area when you're trying to find a place that has alcohol and food, without it being a dive. The grilled cheese with kimchi was a stand out and i could have had a second. The flavor of kimchi wasn't too heavy and it actually paired well with the tomato soup. A very cute tavern-gastro restyled restaurant in an old house relocated, what's not to love. Be sure to check out their ciders on tap. read more

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Cool and relaxing ambience. We dropped by for a quick snack and were not impressed with the freshness of our charcuterie board 4/10.

I'm giving this place five stars because the service was excellent and the food was delicious. What an awesome way to enjoy Saturday brunch -- inside an old Tudor house. We loved the decor and simplistic menu options - though I wished they had iced tea. Look for the free parking lot in the back. read more

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One of our favorite spots to go to! Trivia night is a blast (even though we always come in last place ). Food is so good! Love their mead and cocktails. Staff is always friendly and the vibes are good. read more

Went there for brunch. They have unlimited mimosas with several different flavors (you have a limit time frame) I got the chicken & waffles it was delicious. Cozy atmosphere. They have a huge selection of beers. read more

The food was amazing!!! Everything was cooked to perfection. The fried fish and chip were the best I ever had! The service as well was attentive and quick! We ordered pretty much everything off the menu and nothing disappointed us. Definitely try this place. read more

I had a great experience enjoying food and a fine selection of craft beers Cob & Pen last week. I wish I had taken more photos. The inside is definitely unique and worth a walk around to learn about the history of the building. They have seating at the bar, outside, large table in the main dining area and then smaller private rooms. I started with a unique beer that I had never seen anywhere before. With this I enjoyed the fish dip. This was just right as an appetizer, I am a big eater so I enjoyed the portions. And then I tried their house salad with chicken and bacon. They make their own Ranch dressing, so of course I went with that. I got a nice tip from the bar tender to add some buffalo sauce with the ranch. That sounds awesome. I also learned that they have a Pimento cheese and fried green tomato burger slider on slider nights, which is also the same night at trivia. That sounds like a fun night. I felt very welcomed and had some good beer conversations with other bar mates and staff. I look forward to checking out more of their menu! read more

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This place is a vibe!!! Great food, games are on, board games are available to play with the family.

good is that their menu offers variety... ordered a shrimp taco dinner and a bbq chicken flatbread ... needless to say one of us liked our dinner and one of us did not !!!! shrimp tacos, much smaller than we thought. The fries that accompanied it was the saving grace. They were extremely good. The flatbread on the other hand could've used some CPR. The bottom of the flatbread was extremely scorched and the way it was packaged, totally ruined the meal. The flatbread was cutting into multiple pieces and sloppily put into a Styrofoam container. I would like to say that the flatbread was enjoyed, but the overwhelming taste of chard flatbread made it not so enjoyable. read more

Today we stopped in to get some lunch. We were greeted by the bartender at our table and she said brunch was over at 2pm and their kitchen was crossing over and they didn't have any food except French fries. By the way it was 1:52pm. We kind of were deciding what to do when she sternly said "well I won't give you any water until you figure out what you want to do". We would need to wait until 2:30pm to get lunch. 3 things you ought to consider as a business. 1. Live by your posted hours. 2. You're in food service/hospitality. Do whatever necessary to accommodate the customer. 3. Be nice. You put your convenience and your priority in front of the customer today. But mostly you just weren't nice about it and for that you fail across all 3 areas. read more