Awesome drink selection! But I give this 4 stars due to the vibe. Definitely I do not recommend to bring children. There is a lot going on in this brewery which makes it unique. They have 1 lane of axe throwing which also doubles as a smash room. Their drink menu and variety is large. They have beer of course and offer seltzers, ciders, and mixed drinks. We were there on a Saturday and it was loud but hey we are in a brewery. It wasn't a hang all day vibe for me. I can't explain it but I did my flight and we left. We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were very attentive and friendly. Everything I had in my flight was very good. I loved that I could mix it up since they offer much more than beer. They also have a food menu. I definitely would go back again and I recommend giving it a try. The drinks were great but the atmosphere wasn't for me but it might be for you. Enjoy! read more

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Covid review: Came in early September. Tap room was very spacious and had great art. I loved their selection of beer. They had food but kinda pricy. I loved their spiked iced tea! Friendly staff! Parking? Goodluck finding street parking. We found a lot about 2 blocks away. Also, they have some arcade style games inside. read more

Downriver Brewing - a hand holding a cup of tea - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

A cute little brewery hidden in a downtown Stroudsburg. The staff was very friendly and courteous, and we had the most delicious Caprese Grilled Cheese with the Wee Heavy. It was a bit of a limited beer menu and most of the beers were pretty heavy. We sat in their little outdoor section (nice and private, but could use some greenery or something to improve the experience). It was nice that we could hear the performers that were inside. I wish I had gotten their name, because they were great! Nice COVID precautions in place. read more

Downriver Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Downriver is an all-around awesome spot! It's easy to miss if you don't know it's here, since you have to walk through a set of doors and down the hallway to get to the brewery For starters, it's big and spacious. Nice vibe and very clean, which I always appreciate. They have the bar, food, axe throwing, and a small arcade. Didn't get to do axe throwing during my visit, but did get a chance to play in the arcade, which was cool. I'm always a sucker for pinball! :) Drinks were AWESOME. I tried the Deep Rooted, which without even knowing turned out to be their best seller. That thing is dangerous....so flipping good and literally tasted just like root beer! I threw 3 16's back without even realizing it lol. Then came back at the very end of the night after a concert to enjoy one more before ending the night. Service was fantastic..really friendly staff with knowledge about the menu. Pizza was also good too! Def a great spot - highly recommended. read more

Downriver Brewing was recommended by our AirBnb host during our visit to hike around the Delaware Water Gap. It is conveniently located along Main Street of Stroudsburg with plenty of parking options in the area. We sampled 2 of their beers - one was their IPA which was very good. The other was a stout which we found interesting as in it was a light ale color, not the standard dark stout that you would expect. This beer was surprisingly delicious and my fiancee said it kept growing on him - with each sip he appreciated and loved it even more. The service was a bit rough once it got crowded. As we were waiting at the bar for our second round, we got skipped over 3 times by others that arrived at the bar after us which was a bit annoying. One of the servers did notice after a bit, and walked over to my fiancee and said " you look like you could use a beer" and boy was he right. Lastly, the food is nothing to write home about. I find the prices pretty pricey for both the portion size and quality. Compared to Philly the pizza was pretty subpar - tiny for my massive appetite, and I would have to say the same goes for the mac and cheese - although I do think the mac was the best thing we had out of everything. Overall, I think it's worth a visit - they have a nice jukebox and a few games such as Uno and Jenga for you to play. It's a great option in the area, but may pale in comparison for people from the city or used to a lot of breweries and tight competition. read more

Downriver Brewing - 1 chicken taco $4, 1 shrimp taco $5 , bbq chicken pizza $7 , mushroom Mac $7 - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Downriver Brewing is such an amazing venue! The space is vast with their brewed on premises IPAs. They also have their own hard seltzer as well as hard cider from Banter's Hard Cider. Cocktails are also available. Food comes by way of an in-house restaurant that serves quality Mexican type fair. But all of the bartenders are phenomenal, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Besides a juke box, Downriver also has darts, a pool table, and several games to play - including games of chance. This is such a fantastic and fun place to visit, just doors away from the Sherman Theatre. Definitely slated to be Stroudsburg's latest hot spot! read more

Downriver Brewing - Back in the brewing area where they craft their fine beer and hard seltzers. - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Stumbled upon this gem when staying out in The Poconos for work. I was initially drawn in because I saw they had karaoke but stayed and had a few beers because there were so many options I wanted to try! If you're in the area, deff swing by! read more

These people are the kindest humans. Our group had a great time doing the axe and knife throwing activity. The juke box was great and the beer even better. This won't disappoint. What a gem. read more

We had a nice time here. Was a bit of a strange atmosphere. I ordered a flight which was served in plastic dixie cups - assuming that is because of covid. They have hard seltzers that they add italian soda syrup to. I guess that makes sense. The beer was propely carbonated and the staff was friendly. Even though we were not hungry we ordered food to saisfy the covid requirement. The shrimp taco was tasty albeit small for $5. I was pleased that everyone was wearing masks and practicing social disancing. read more

Downriver Brewing - Shrimp taco - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Went with my wife 3 years ago, had a relatively decent time. Went back yesterday cuz we're staying in the Poconos again...nothing went well. Walked in from the street, you go down a long depressing corridor, get to the brewery, it's dank (But Moe, whattabout the dank?) and the server was sitting around a corner nowhere near the bar, we had to ask if they were open. There was a bridal party throwing axes that was kinda loud but then the tech guy using his drill afterwards to replace boards was incredibly annoying. Bartender took forever with my wife's mixed drink, didn't have one of the two IPAs I wanted so I picked a "white" stout, because I had little else to choose from considering I don't like ciders, sours or seltzers. He didn't write any of them down, the "white" stout looked exactly like the pale ale, he said "you'll be able to figure out which one is which when you drink them". Eventually I could, but sadly neither was any good. And the one IPA I had rated a 4.5/5 in 2021 was maybe a 3/5 yesterday. Drastic drop off IMO. Gangsta rap on the radio after the drilling ended. Finished my flight, tried to run into the bathroom, they have a asinine code system to get in, I finally figured out the men's room but my wife and another woman couldn't get in their room, so she held it for 15 minutes until we got home. And they didn't have any stickers (I have a giant collage of over 100 PA brewery stickers...yeah not a big deal in the grand scheme, but just an annoying cherry on top of a bad experience.) read more

Downriver Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Great beers and food!! We tried all the beers and LOVED them! Our favorites were the smoky flavored beer "ashole" and the light creamy beer, called "I Who Am Mad". We ordered a margarita pizza flatbread, sweet Thai chili chicken nuggets, and a beef empanada. The pizza was DELICIOUS! The empanada and nuggets were solid, but not life changing. I highly recommend this spot as a stop for a casual beer and delicious greasy grub. Just a heads up, there were not any healthy options on this menu, so not the best place for you if this is something you're concerned about. Additionally, most of the staff and people eating/drinking at the bar were not following any kind of COVID precautions nor wearing masks. If this is something you're concerned about, then this may not be the best place for you to stop at for now. read more

Downriver Brewing - 2 flights! - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Fun place with an energetic vibe. The beers were ok, certainly not outstanding. In a world crammed with IPA's, ya gotta stand out. Cool little scene and glad I came while in town, but really nothing exceptional. read more

Disappointed to say the least. Location is unappealing and the beer was pretty much undrinkable. The IPA had the taste and smell of rubbing alcohol or acetone. Definitely something off. In the brewing process. The reason for the three starts is that the service was quick and friendly and the trivia was a plus. read more

Went here on a Sunday afternoon in September. Found street parking easily. Signed up for AxeThrowing which was such fun and the gal helping was great to learn from, made us feel at ease w our blunders. BF and I tried 2 different sets of flights and drank all. Had the pub pretzel and an Angry Chef flatbread minus jalapeños. Food hit the spot. Would definitely go back. Only negative is the strip-mall vibe. read more

I was delighted that Downriver makes more than just craft beer. Their hard root beer, cider, and of course their traditional beers were all incredible. I'm glad that's Stroudsburg has great breweries like this one! read more

So. Nestled in a quaint place behind Main Street is an experience. The staff is amazing, the setting is adorable, They serve beautiful brews, cocktails, and wine and a nice selection of food. I attended open mike night, which provided a comedian. Several bands , and a rapper. It was a really nice night and will be back. Suggest you stop by. Won't be disappointed. read more

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Good, low key brewery. The ambience was very chill. The staff were very friendly and inviting. Amazing wings, nachos and Mac and cheese. Drink were really good especially their hard ciders. First time visiting the brewery. Definitely will be my go to spot the next time I visit the area. read more

Downriver Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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Poor service. We wanted to try beers but they were out of most of them. Ordered food and 45 minutes later they didn't even have the appetizers ready. We asked for our check. They wanted us to pay for the food , we refused. We paid our drinks and left. read more

Location in a sketchy mall, but don't let that fool you. Excellent beers especially the Oreos For Breakfast and Hazy Rapids/African Queen, hard cidar, tapas, and axe throwing. Nice spacious decor and well lit. Very friendly service. You can also get the beers in growlers and oil cans to go. What more can you ask for? read more

Great fun offering Trivia on Thursday nights at 7pm. Staff friendly and offer a variety of beers. Food service was quick and tasty with a selection of bar food at good portions. Would definitely visit again when we return to the area. read more

Great beer, great atmosphere, great people, and awesome food! Shelters and hard iced tea are great too. Highly recommend.

Great staff, awesome beer selection, clean, and well spaced, we appreciate it and will definitely be back, thank you!

Visited in early October. Asked if outdoor seating was an option and the owner put tables outside for us, which was really nice! My husband got a flight, enjoyed the different beers. Food was good too. Only downside is that food is more 'bite style' rather than a full menu. Overall very good experience, great service, great atmosphere, great food. read more

Only a year in business and DRB proves itself. Awesome beer (love the Freshy!) and the food is banger. Ginger (our server) was very nice and helpful in selecting food options (everything was delicious). The ginger beer is super solid too. 100% worth a try if you visit the Stroudsburg area. read more

Great place with great beer. I had the mushroom Mac and cheese-and it was delicious! The owner, Steve, is a super nice guy and takes great pride in his beer and establishment!There is a jukebox there so you can play your favorite tunes while having some beers and hanging out. This is great new spot in Stroudsburg- be sure to check it out! read more

I wish I could give this place half a star. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! We had reserved a large group for 2 hours in which half of our group could throw axes whereas the other half were waiting for food for OVER AN HOUR! They only have one small fryer and only one fryer/ cook to help! Do not come here expecting to eat! The beer is bland, the drinks are barely cold, and you're starving while you're throwing axes. Now don't get me wrong; the trainers we had for the axes were very friendly, very kind, were engaged in talking with the group in having a good time but everything else in that place??! Never again! Save your money please! Or at least book the axes' section and give a huge tip to the trainers. Don't waste your time, breath, or money with anything else at the brewery read more

The bartender was extremely rude an aggressive when we asked a simple question. She didn't answer the question. Just continued to be aggressive with us. I'm sure the bar itself is great. But after our horrible experience with the bartender we will never be returning and never recommend this place to anyone. My pregnant sister left extremely upset. As were the rest of us. Never again. read more

Mind-blowing that they were out of their 2 beers that they "always" have on tap. However, the mushroom mac n cheese was awesome. Would not recommend the pizza, and $5 for 1 taco is insane. Still can't get over them being out of beer at like 1PM on a Sunday. read more

Awesome beer, great food, and good people! Very cool space with a game room and jukebox. I highly suggest grabbing some friends and heading out to the brewery for a fun night! read more

Neat place terrible service. Waited 15 mins no waitress had to bag to get someone to take my food order.

Great place to kick back and try different beers and ciders. And tge food is fabulous! Great people, gret beer and food. Can't ask for much more. read more