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One of the original craft brewers in MetroDetroit, known in the old days for assertive styles and still doing them well. On the service drive for busy 696, alongside a number of small industrial suppliers and small workshops. Small parking area. Inside is a long dark taproom with a short bar on one wall. They have snack type pub food all the time and different food options at peak time. I had the Friday smoked beef and it was good. The staff is nice, and the beers are good. The space is a little dark, and a little loud. They sell beer by the half pint, which is nice to taste a lot off the menu.
My husband and I really enjoy going to Dragonmead. They have a huge selection of beers and the prices are great. We got a flight once with 6 decent size beers and it was only 10 bucks. They do not have a large menu but they do have bbq food now on certain days. We will be back soon!!
Very welcoming and friendly place. Love that they make their own beer, mead AND pop so you have a lot of different choices. Also have a decent amount of food options for a brewery. For the longest time I didn't event know this place existed even though I have passed it numerous times. The signage is not really that clear that there is a brewery there but you should definitely stop in for a beer. And they have been there for 21 years!
Dragonmead is a great brewery with a delicious selection of beer. The location isn't fantastic, in an industrial looking building off the freeway. However, it does have its own parking lot with plenty of spaces. It's dim-lit inside, lots of brick, long corridor setup with short square tables, and plentiful seating. Dragonmead is Medieval, Knight, Dragon themed, and there are some nods to this theme with gargoyle statues, a knight's chair and a large mural of a dragon and lady, and other knightly decorations throughout. There is a bar when you first enter and they also offer table service as well. My favorite time to go is on Thursday nights when the Loaded Die hosts game night from 5 pm - 10 pm. I usually grab a beer at the bar when I first come in and start a tab and head to the back to find a game to get in. They have a pretty decent game library to begin with on a shelf in the back and on Thursdays when they have game night the host has a very extensive game library, pretty much any game you can think of. They also offer a raffle where you get raffle tickets for each beer you purchase and just for rsvping. I've won Exploding Kittens and another game in the raffle before. The main attraction is of course the beer. My favorite is Final Absolution but there are so many good ones here. Lancelot's Cream Ale and Guinevere's Golden Belgian are also delicious. Sin Eater, a decadent dark subtly sweet malty Belgian Strong is another favorite. I also really like the Killer Bee, a Belgian Trippel with honey flavors. The Ring of Fire, has a subtly spicy heat with hot peppers. I also really enjoyed the Elderberry Raspberry Wit, not overly sweet. They have a nice offering of IPAs, Belgians, Wheat Ales, Fruit Beers, and some meads, ciders, and wines to fit a variety of preferences. You can order beer by the pint, flight, and growler. A flight comes with five beers. You can choose your own flight or sometimes they offer a special. The last time I came, they had a light and fruity flight for summer for $9 with a couple IPAs, an Apricot, Raspberry, and Belgian Wheat Ale. I created my own and the beers in the flight were a pretty large size. They also offer a small food menu with waffle fries, chili, loaded fries, barvarian pretzels, a few sandwiches and mac and cheese. The chili and loaded waffle fries are very good. I had the turkey and jack grilled sandwich and it was also very tasty. Love their soft warm Barvarian pretzel sticks with mustard, honey mustard, and cream cheese dips. The mac and cheese was small and a little runny so that was probably the only miss that I encountered on their food menu. On Wednesdays they have a special offering of potato and cheese pierogi served with mustard and sour cream and they were super delicious. Their food menu is smaller and mostly small bar bites as opposed to a full meal. They also sell merchandise such as t-shirts, dog tag necklaces, stickers and beer cap earrings. Service is always very good. Even if you originally order at the bar, the sever easily finds you in the crowded bar to give you your food or beer and checks on everyone several times and remembers each person to present them promptly with the correct check, even when very crowded. It's kind of impressive. Overall, delicious beer, decent bar food, good service and always fun on game nights. I'll be back soon.
Food - Good: shrimp taco and bbq pork taco Brew - Good of course and subject to personal preference Decor - Basic: could do a whole lot more with the theme All in all, for the 30 minute drive, we wouldn't make the trip again just for the two of us.
We can't think of a better way than to celebrate the Super Bowl than with our favorite beer! #killerbee #sineater #crownjewel #redwingraspberry
Went in to try the February flight. It was fantastic. There were 5 different craft beers.Erik the red , strawberry rhubarb wheat, chocolate raspberry port, imperial stout,and juggernaut double red. All very good . The winner of all was the strawberry rhubarb wheat , it was not super fruity. Nice smooth beer and I was surprised how good chocolate raspberry port was , a nice smooth taste. I had a pulled pork sandwich off the limited menu. The sandwich had the pork, Mac and cheese melted cheese on a pretzel roll. The server was really friendly. The only thing I wish that the food menu was a little bigger.
2 years ago
I have been to Dragonmede several times and have always really enjoyed myself here. I grew up down the street and lived near this brewery well into my late 20s. So it was a place that I frequented. I work nearby as well. I had this tagabrew from 2017, but I lost like 30 of them so decided to come back and collect this one. Eric the Red is one of my absolute favorite beers. They used to have trivia but I'm not sure now because like all breweries since covid, the hours are tight. It was their 25 year anniversary so I made sure I got a sticker. Always a very fun place. We will be back! Love the convenience of this location! read more
1 year ago
One of the original craft brewers in MetroDetroit, known in the old days for assertive styles and still doing them well. On the service drive for busy 696, alongside a number of small industrial suppliers and small workshops. Small parking area. Inside is a long dark taproom with a short bar on one wall. They have snack type pub food all the time and different food options at peak time. I had the Friday smoked beef and it was good. The staff is nice, and the beers are good. The space is a little dark, and a little loud. They sell beer by the half pint, which is nice to taste a lot off the menu. read more
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My husband and I really enjoy going to Dragonmead. They have a huge selection of beers and the prices are great. We got a flight once with 6 decent size beers and it was only 10 bucks. They do not have a large menu but they do have bbq food now on certain days. We will be back soon!! read more
Very welcoming and friendly place. Love that they make their own beer, mead AND pop so you have a lot of different choices. Also have a decent amount of food options for a brewery. For the longest time I didn't event know this place existed even though I have passed it numerous times. The signage is not really that clear that there is a brewery there but you should definitely stop in for a beer. And they have been there for 21 years! read more
8 years ago
Dragonmead is a great brewery with a delicious selection of beer. The location isn't fantastic, in an industrial looking building off the freeway. However, it does have its own parking lot with plenty of spaces. It's dim-lit inside, lots of brick, long corridor setup with short square tables, and plentiful seating. Dragonmead is Medieval, Knight, Dragon themed, and there are some nods to this theme with gargoyle statues, a knight's chair and a large mural of a dragon and lady, and other knightly decorations throughout. There is a bar when you first enter and they also offer table service as well. My favorite time to go is on Thursday nights when the Loaded Die hosts game night from 5 pm - 10 pm. I usually grab a beer at the bar when I first come in and start a tab and head to the back to find a game to get in. They have a pretty decent game library to begin with on a shelf in the back and on Thursdays when they have game night the host has a very extensive game library, pretty much any game you can think of. They also offer a raffle where you get raffle tickets for each beer you purchase and just for rsvping. I've won Exploding Kittens and another game in the raffle before. The main attraction is of course the beer. My favorite is Final Absolution but there are so many good ones here. Lancelot's Cream Ale and Guinevere's Golden Belgian are also delicious. Sin Eater, a decadent dark subtly sweet malty Belgian Strong is another favorite. I also really like the Killer Bee, a Belgian Trippel with honey flavors. The Ring of Fire, has a subtly spicy heat with hot peppers. I also really enjoyed the Elderberry Raspberry Wit, not overly sweet. They have a nice offering of IPAs, Belgians, Wheat Ales, Fruit Beers, and some meads, ciders, and wines to fit a variety of preferences. You can order beer by the pint, flight, and growler. A flight comes with five beers. You can choose your own flight or sometimes they offer a special. The last time I came, they had a light and fruity flight for summer for $9 with a couple IPAs, an Apricot, Raspberry, and Belgian Wheat Ale. I created my own and the beers in the flight were a pretty large size. They also offer a small food menu with waffle fries, chili, loaded fries, barvarian pretzels, a few sandwiches and mac and cheese. The chili and loaded waffle fries are very good. I had the turkey and jack grilled sandwich and it was also very tasty. Love their soft warm Barvarian pretzel sticks with mustard, honey mustard, and cream cheese dips. The mac and cheese was small and a little runny so that was probably the only miss that I encountered on their food menu. On Wednesdays they have a special offering of potato and cheese pierogi served with mustard and sour cream and they were super delicious. Their food menu is smaller and mostly small bar bites as opposed to a full meal. They also sell merchandise such as t-shirts, dog tag necklaces, stickers and beer cap earrings. Service is always very good. Even if you originally order at the bar, the sever easily finds you in the crowded bar to give you your food or beer and checks on everyone several times and remembers each person to present them promptly with the correct check, even when very crowded. It's kind of impressive. Overall, delicious beer, decent bar food, good service and always fun on game nights. I'll be back soon. read more
3 years ago
Food - Good: shrimp taco and bbq pork taco Brew - Good of course and subject to personal preference Decor - Basic: could do a whole lot more with the theme All in all, for the 30 minute drive, we wouldn't make the trip again just for the two of us. read more
Went in to try the February flight. It was fantastic. There were 5 different craft beers.Erik the red , strawberry rhubarb wheat, chocolate raspberry port, imperial stout,and juggernaut double red. All very good . The winner of all was the strawberry rhubarb wheat , it was not super fruity. Nice smooth beer and I was surprised how good chocolate raspberry port was , a nice smooth taste. I had a pulled pork sandwich off the limited menu. The sandwich had the pork, Mac and cheese melted cheese on a pretzel roll. The server was really friendly. The only thing I wish that the food menu was a little bigger. read more
7 years ago
The hands down best beer at a Micro-brew you will find in the area, period. I've tried, Lord i've tried to find any other place that can match the amazing craft that these fine folks put together in this little tavern ensconced in a strip mall off the E-way next to a car repair shop. I just can't find better beer, and there are sooooooooooo many that there are a few I still haven't tried. Mind you, i've been coming here for a decade, only venturing out to sample what the others are up to and even though there are some hits out there, the misses outweigh them. But in the DragonMead, if you like a red, you'll like their red. You like a porter, have at it. Belgian style? All the way to 8 mile. There is no real food here, except on St Patrick's Day, then there is hella food here. Lazy Bones BBQ does a thing here on Tuesday, so if you want to eat when you come here, do it then. BTW, you can just call Lazy Bones or wherever else you like and they will bring food to you so you can eat at the bar, they don't mind. How cool is that? If you like to talk about beer, this is the place. If you like to drink beer, this is the place. If you want to act like you're at a regular bar, this is not, perhaps, your place. Did I mention they have cork dart boards? Suit's of armor? Stained glass windows? Come in and enjoy! read more
The mead scene is out of control in Michigan. Dragonmead is really good at making meads that people want to drink. This was my first stop on the great Detroit Meadery tour of March 2014. So much crazy variety, lots of crowd pleasing flavors of mead to go along with the wall of beer taps. Not to be missed if you're a lover of craft beers and sweet, boozy mead with huge flavor. These guys won at the Mazer Cup this year for their cherry melomel, so it's no joke. Get your ass down there! read more
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Conveniently located off of I-696 on 11 Mile, this is one of Warrens little gems. The decor throughout is appropriate considering the name of this Watering hole, from the wooden tables, the knights armor, the chainmail headpiece, to the broadsword displayed on the wall. This bar also has a modern touch with two LCD TV's. I came here because I wanted to try their mead (aka honey wine). Dragonmead is a microbrewery and they brew a lot of what they serve on site. They also have your major domestic as well as popular imports selection (they're still a bar after all), but most people go for the home brew and are regulars. My experience began with the Belgian Cyser Mead. A delicate mead, light and sweet with flavors of apple and honey. I was a little disappointed in this mead, I was expecting much more intensity in flavor and robustness. My next drink was the Cherry Mead. Now this was what meads all about! The flavor was rich and the finish was smooth and lasting. But be careful, at 12% abv, this stuff can get you wasted fast! While no kitchen was evident, they seemed to have teamed up with LazyBones Smokehouse, which serves an assortment of meats superbly complementing the medieval theme. From Chicken & Ribs to Sausage & Brisket, all your major protein groups are covered. I forgone the sauces to get the true flavours of their work, and the brisket was absolutely amazing! With a weekly menu featuring new concoctions in small batches, one will never get bored of this place. You'll be coming back for your old favorites and finding new ones. If you find a small batch brew you like be sure to let the staff know, if there is enough demand for it, it may just become a permanent item on the menu! My first 5 star review. Congratulations Dragonmead! read more
7 years ago
Beer selection was amazing... atmosphere was enhanced by there bar tender Jerry T....conversations was stimulating and informative....he seemed to know alot about many different topics! We went on a Tuesday..so their kitchen was closed other than cheese and other smaller items..he recommended delivery service which we did order from lazy bones and their burnt ends were juicy and tender...Taco Tuesday is also recommended...from Lazy bones...which we ate before getting a pick...Yum! read more
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Dragonmead has it all. Good Beer, A Huge Selection, and a Creepy dragon painting with a naked lady in the mens bathroom! Some of the beers are pretty mediocre. I feel like sometimes they focus on quantity over quality. The prices are can also be a bit steep for what you're getting. The sampler tray is a steal though. The service is usually pretty good, sometimes slower than it should be if they're busy, but the staff is always friendly. If it's on tap try the Ring of Fire. It tastes like fucking Nacho Cheese. read more
11 years ago
Great place and great beers. Kind of a weird location off service drive. We have concerns that they have too many beers on tap to use them up before they are stale or go bad. Today my beer is a little skunky. Husband beer is good. They added food to the menu. Good idea since most beers are high alcohol. Long story short, we love the place and come often. Most of the beers are excellent and award winning. Eric the red is my all time favorite. read more
9 years ago
Stopped in for the first time on a pouring rain Saturday afternoon and the place was still busy, that's a good first sign. I've had many of their beers at festivals and other locations, but I wanted the source. I got a sampler of various beers (only $10.50 for five 6 oz glasses!). I tend to lean more towards porters and stouts but I broadened to include their Apricot Wheat and a German Weizenbock. The highlight of the sampler was the Bishop Bob's Holy Smoke. A Bamberg style Rauchbier that is made with smoked barley but a clean finish. Pair that with one of their sausage sandwiches and they fit better than two peas in a pod. I also got The Guido (chicken sausage with Parmesan cheese and grilled peppers), which served on a bun. It was overshadowed by the beer. The service was quick and they were very knowledgable about their beer, unfortunately that's not always a given going to a brewery. The location itself is not where you would expect, right off the service drive on 696 in a more industrial area. Lots of parking. The inside is seated like a typical restaurant with lots of space for larger groups. read more
Kind of a 3.5. I'm more scoring this for the beer and not the more-than-shitty service. I'll do this review the fast, all over the place way. I came in with a couple people. The place was half full. First thing I noticed was a musky smell. Weird. And cloth on the chairs? What the hell. All to better absorb the wet beer farts, my dear! I got a sampler card to fill in what I wanted, while another got a Sin Eater. I finished my card, and waitress didn't come to take it, despite the fact she took other peoples' glasses and served to others. She even walked in my direction. Eventually, I got the attention of another waitress, who took my card and got me my drinks. I drank them, I left. Simple enough. I wasn't here long enough to get a great idea of Dragonmead, but I got a decent one. There are plenty of varieties of beers to choose from. I have had about 10 different Dragonmead beers, and they've *mostly* been good or better. The five I had here were all very good ones that I'd recommend if they're available: Juggernaut, Copper Shield, Bourbon Barrel Russian Imperial Stout, Oatmeal Stout, and Sin Eater. The service is a joke, as I've established, and it makes me wonder just how bad it would be when the place is full. Interesting aesthetic with some good beer, God awful service, and store bought food (though they allow you to bring in your own food and don't pride themselves on food in the first place). read more
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