Dempsey's Brewery and Pubs nails that authentic Irish atmosphere so well, you half-expect a…read moreleprechaun to pinch your pint while you're not looking. The warm wooden digs and lively vibe make it a proper escape in Watertown, SD, though the only drawback is the constant buzz of chatter drowning out what should be some good ol' Dropkick Murphys tunes. I was particularly impressed by the great pastrami on homemade rye--tender, tangy meat stacked high on fresh-baked bread that could make even a New Yorker do a happy jig. Their bartenders are absolute gems, slinging drinks and banter with the charm of seasoned storytellers who somehow remember your name after one visit. One quirky touch is how the floors creak underfoot, like they're gossiping about all the pints spilled before you. Strangely enough, the soup of the day was tequila, a boozy curveball that had the whole place toasting with confused delight and empty bowls. The house brews hold their own, pairing like old friends with the hearty grub. All in all, Dempsey's is a witty, wonderful Watertown, SD gem.

We stopped to have lunch on way to SF. Waitress , Emily, usually works bar, served us with a smile…read moreand cheerful attitude. I order a pizza with capicola ham and pineapple. Sooooo good! Sister had chicken strips which she loved. Restaurant has old world charm. Worth the short journey if the interstate.

The beer is excellent-a brew for every taste. Food is amazing!…read more Weekly specials allow you to always try something different.

Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 1 - 1 of 5 for SD…read more Our first Nebraska stop and our fist cooler beer purchase of 2026! Not only was the beer great, the brewer was friendly and informative. Plus, they have a great burger (that isn't iceberg lettuce) and FANTASTIC sweet potato fries, possibly the best I've ever had. It was a fabulous start for SD!

Tried several different pizzas, regular and thin crust. All were outstanding and priced…read moreappropriately. Good selection of beers and priced well. Only drawback is lack of fountain drinks for kids and non-drinkers (but they have cans for sale). Cool little area for hanging out with board games and such too, as well as small outdoor space on a fairly quiet side street. Will happily return!

I was so happy to see a brewery downtown in Brookings. The bartender was really nice and helped me…read morepick a light beer to drink. I ended up staying for a couple of hours which was really nice they allowed that. Would highly recommend and definitely go back!

Best brisket sandwich I have ever had. Hands down. Jamie took great care of us. Very attentive…read more It's now called " The Half Pint"

You know that feeling -- when you take a chance on a 'dive' bar and discover friendly servers,…read moresuper cold beer on tap, AND THE BEST WINGS EVER! We tried plain wings and Carolina Tangy Gold. Both were outstanding. The outside of this building looks like an accountants office. But inside is clean and fun. TVs and lots of locals. So glad that someone recommended Grumpy's.

I had the taco and cash burger and the Fancy Jancy drink. Both were amazing! We will be back…read more Service was great and loved the atmosphere.

What a fantastic place! It has a cozy vibe. We shared a booth near the bar that had a sense of…read moreprivacy to it. It was busy on a Saturday at 5pm, and was fully packed as we left. A motorcycle gathering had closed the street outside, so we felt very lucky to get a seat when we did. The tap list here is impressive. I was thrilled that they had so many ciders to choose from, including several from one of my favorite cideries, 2 Towns. My husband was happy to have one of his favorite imports, Kilkenny, which is hard to find in the US, and followed it up with a local beer from Fernson, Ears Up. We started off with a South Dakota specialty, Chislic. I asked our server if it was more authentic grilled or fried, and she said grilled. They were really good! My husband had the Bourbon Bacon Burger with garlic fries. He really enjoyed it. I snagged a fry and it was tasty, with bold garlic. I had the pork tacos. These were not small street tacos, but very filling full-size tacos. A bit messy, but our server left us plenty of napkins. When she came by to ask if we needed anything more, we asked for the check. She said it'd be right out, and asked if we'd like free mini cupcakes as a thank you. She commented they'd been short staffed. I must say, everyone in there was working hard (the boss came by to check with us several times) and we have no complaints, only compliments. We then shared two mini cupcakes, one vanilla and one red velvet. It was a sweet ending to a really great meal.

The nostalgia is worth the price. Food and atmosphere are worth every penny. They have plenty of…read moreoptions for any picky eater so go enjoy some beers and have some fun catching every game on game day.

We stopped at Cubby's for a snack following a visit to one of the local breweries,Eponymous…read moreBrewing, which I would also recommend for brewery fans. They have great beer! Cubby's has a rooftop and I'm a sun lover so that's where we sat. We ordered Thai nachos. They were delicious! Service was fantastic, fast and friendly. They have a lot of televisions if you're into sports and a wide variety on tap. It's a fun, energetic bar-restaurant!

Incredible shots. Better service. The ambiance was perfect. 10/10. Highly recommend the blueberry…read moremuffin bomber.

Sully's is very much a dive bar with a handful of loyal patrons. They have the best deals in drinks…read more(2 fers Sunday-Thursdays on pints and mixed drinks) and 2 fer shots after midnight every night. They have four pool tables, 1 dart board, 2 shuffleboard tables, 1 Foosball table, and a handful of video games. Pretty easy to snag the dartboard or a pool table most nights.

It was the most horrific experience I've ever had while just trying to get food…read more The bartender was unreal! She berated my fiancé and I to the point we didn't tip af all. Never done that before. She was rude and so was the other chick working there. We walked in and we were ignored for 15 minutes. She kept hanging out and kind of partying with a college aged boys but ignored us. I asked if I could get my burger rare and SHE YELLED AT ME! I was trying to be empathetic to her and said "it's hard to do this all on your own" She berated me and embarrassed me in front of the entire section. I have it recorded because I couldn't believe that this was happening. (Pics of screenshots attached) I'd love to send that to the owner. Again, the way she treated us was something I've never experienced before. Food was gross. Only one other customer there and he asked me if I wanted to go "zoom zoom" and I chuckled but found out later he was trying get me to do męth (GROSS!) All around the place grossed me out and I'll scream it to the rooftops that bartender was a nasty woman. JUNE 6, 2025 @ 8:48pm When we left she was out smoking a cigarette and being very obvious about what she wanted to tell me under her breath to her bar friends. I'm uploading pics not prove when I was there. I can't be the only one this has happened to! But for some reason I can't let this go on. I go fishing at big stone almost every other weekend. There are 2 places to eat when I go to big stone to fish. It's THIS place with the nasty staff.... Or the overpriced restaurant (but with good food and service) All I wanted was a burger and fries. Not to be berated 3 separate times for no reason at ALL! Just for asking a question ‍

Good pub grub, a local hang out (no one gave us tourists the skunk eye), great service, reasonable…read moreprices. I only wish it would have been a little nicer outside so we could eat outside on the patio! Actually, the beer prices were unreasonably cheap!

Great wings as usual! We love the wide variety of choices and they always taste great. Margie went…read morethe extra mile to make sure we had what we needed when we needed it. Margie is always accommodating, friendly, and genuine!

I really enjoyed the vibes of this brewery! I ended up getting the skittles sour which was really…read moregood!!!! I highly recommend if you are in town!

Fun selection of creative brews to satisfy just about any palate. Would love to see a Belgian…read moretrippel, but it's hard to complain when there are so many other good choices.