Always consistent and setting the bar high! Since moving out…read moreof the area we don't get to visit SB as much as we used to, so it was great to get a chance to stop in for Dr. Nyce's Christmas performance on Sunday. Our visit was great as usual! The service and employees are friendly and professional, making sure our drinks are topped off all evening. The large selection of beer has something for everyone from dark stoudts to juicy IPAs. They also have a great selection of cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.  The menu offered a variety to choose from and still reflects Shy Bear's commitment to serving  quality cuisine. The crab egg rolls were very flavorful and the Rueben was amazing. My burger was cooked perfectly and served with quality french fries.  The live music was great and provided a fun atmosphere for all.  Two words-- Jay Bird. Still the standard for all other IPAs!

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. Shy Bear is a top-five brewery for this kid. The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Shy Bear easily accomplishes all three and earns a double bonus for welcoming our Doodle. The staff was great - they were packed but our hostess and waitress both made sure we were taken care of without being up-in-your-face. They understood both the food and beer menus and were able to make good suggestions. The overall atmosphere of the place was fun too - trivia night was going on while we were there and even the people who weren't playing along were obviously engaged. We had lunch not too much earlier, but we couldn't pass up trying one of the flatbreads that the waitress recommended. We were very happy that we did - just the right size and very tasty. We each got a flight of five so we got to sample a good chunk of their offerings. They had some unique variations like a cookies n cream sour and they also had some truer to original styles that I prefer - and I walked out with a four pack of their West Coast IPA to prove it. For sure I intend to try to convince Mama to go back again, get a room nearby, and sip on a few drinks outside when it's warmer - even though it's about a two hour trip! My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

Superb small brewery in downtown State College. Welcoming staff and great location that's an easy…read morewalk from campus.

First of all, beers were amazing. We're from Oregon, they have excellent IPAs and Haas. Also have…read moregood loggers if that's what you're looking for. Staff was amazing on gameday , the owner was working also. Their Philly cheesesteak station right outside. The brewery was over the top. Great place to go regardless of what you're doing for the day.

This is a good place to go with friends- tons of room! Tables galore and even outside seating when…read moreit's nice. The arcade games are a fun addition to the brewery. It's very family friendly so expect lots of kids and not a lot of supervision. The food I've had was fine- it's a brewery so I don't expect fine dining. The beer is mid from what I'm told. So are the cocktails. Again, you go for the ability to be social and have a good time.

This brewery is so spacious with two levels, but the upstairs was closed for a private event. The…read morespace is covered, but very open that it's pretty much outdoors. Due to this, they only had fans to keep cool while circulating the outdoor air. Since we had our pup with us, we were only able to sit in the patio area, but it's not like the "indoor" area was really indoors. Anyways, I wasn't in the mood for drinking, so just had some lunch here. There's two restaurants combined at the food counter (which used to be food trucks here). You can get pizza from pizza and subs from Flo Bros Pizza and wings, burgers and sandwiches from Marin Eats. I had the Crabcake Sandwich ($15) with Tots (+$2). The sandwich was solid and tots were crispy. It's a nice space to hang out with a group. There are pinball machines, cornhole, and games for entertainment. It's nicely situated next to a creek, so you get a bit of nature too.

Beer variety and quality are both top notch. Plenty of IPAs, but also amazing fruit beer, saison,…read moreales and seasonals. Ambiance is super unique and it's a must especially when the weather is nice (huge outdoor area).

First time visiting a brewery in State College, and this one immediately caught my eye. Despite…read morelimited parking, I had no trouble finding a place to sit, and the setup is unlike any brewery compound I've ever visited--absolutely amazing. I took a moment to review the beer list and decided on a flight that included the Table Beer (a Belgian Ale at 3.3% ABV), a Kölsch, a Hazy IPA (East Coast style), and a West Coast IPA. Each one was fantastic, but the Table Beer really stood out. Light in ABV yet full of character--it was crisp, refreshing, and straight to the point. I wish I had grabbed a 4-pack to go. Hands down, the best brewery I've been to in the State College area. Can't wait to come back.

We went for brunch shortly after opening on a Saturday. Our waiter Cole was the only waiter and got…read moreincreasingly more busy during our time there. He was pleasant and helpful even though he was quite busy the second half of the time we were there. The food was delicious. I got the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise was quite lemony, but something that I really enjoyed. My husband ordered the southern waffles and his was fantastic! My sons waffle was light and the banana foster was yummy. The only suggestion I would have for brunch was to have some more options but with a small staff that can be hard.

A hidden gem. The service was very friendly and super attentive. Food was very good as well. They…read morehave done a really nice job with this place and it is very welcoming. We had come in late from a very wet Penn State football game. We were greeted with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. We definitely swing back thru when it town again. Cheers!

It's a fairly deceiving name. It's basically a bottle shop and not a Brewery. understaffed when we…read morevisited.

Awesome find. If you're in Holidaysburg they have a nice draft selection and tons of bottles and…read morecans. The wings were great and the fries were worth the trip. But most of all the service!!! Never been here before and they treated us like family. It was like sitting down and mom's house for a pint and some wings!

Currently, living in Danville. I was going to come here with my attending surgeons to welcome one…read moreof the new hires last month. We opted for a different location but I had this spot in mind for a good summer evening. Came here with some friends on a Friday summer night for banter and brews. There was a beautiful stone patio with greenery and a lovely view of the sun and horizon as it set. The burger was tasty. A tad expensive at $18. The rest of the meal was pretty cheap. I got two beers and we shared a platter of nachos with the brisket (exclusive on weekends). Spent a bit over $40 total. If I could go back, I might get the brisket sandwich. $20 and you basically get a pound of meat on a roll. A friend got it. It looked delicious although I was happy with my meal as well. The food was pretty good but I think the real ticket is the scenery and patio. Definitely, consider it for your weekend meetup in the area.

A terrific find in Williamsport, about halfway on my drive to/from NY for work. Lori and I stopped…read moreto fuel up on brews and grub. First piece of feedback - the staff was very friendly and smiling! Thank you! Beers were good! I had the stout and Foggy IPA. Lori had a flight. Burger was awesome, had the one with Blue Cheese / Buffalo sauce drizzle, so many flavors! Excellent quality! Lori had a wrap, grilled chix, also so good! Fresh cut fries perfect! Such a good find, beautiful place, clean, and fun to read the menu! We'll be back!

What an awesome brewery! The place is huge, with plenty of seating, but I definitely recommend…read moremaking a reservation. We tried stopping in once before and they were completely booked for the night. This time we planned ahead, made a reservation, and were seated right away. At the recommendation of our waitress, we all ordered the chicken and waffles special, and every single person loved it. It was absolutely delicious. I also had the Reuben soup and it was very tasty. They also have a wonderful beer selection. I tried the blueberry beer, which was very tasty with a smooth blueberry finish that really stood out. If you're looking for a great brewery with good food, great beer, and a fun atmosphere, I would definitely recommend checking this place out!

Been here a few times, both for regular dining and for Galantine in February. Food is good in…read moregeneral. Today I had cheesesteak and fries, which were good. Just not sure about the merinara sauce to go with the fries. Of the beers I tried, my favorite was the Swish (Swedish Fish-inspired sour beer). Service was great- our waitress was very attentive and friendly. For Galantine brunch, the omlett station was my favorite. Least favorite was that the cocktails that we ordered at the bar before the cocktail-making demo was not included with the prepurchased tickets. Second floor of the restaurant has a lot of taxidermy (not my thing, but may be a lot of other people's), and game tables, like pool. Will be back!

Great place easy to find parking ; would come back. Chill laidback spot right in townread more

There's no point driving here. The parking situation is awful. There are about 7-10 spaces,…read moredepending on how people park. Pretty much every other square inch around the place has a no parking sign. I'm guessing they only want people within walking distance to come in. So, after driving around the block a few times, waiting a couple minutes for someone to leave, running the trigonometric equations in my head to see if my truck would fit in the semi-hypotenusey space available, I left, and decided to find somewhere to go that was a little more open to people in motor vehicles. In other words, I never tried the food, or the beer. I did find myself wondering how many people leave there with scars in their cars, and get accused of drunk driving, when all they did was pull out of the Cooter's garage parking lot; 6.25 car max capacity.

A nice relaxing place with street side seating and a nice indoor area Located on the town square…read more The server was friendly and attentive. The beer is decent and the names of the beers is very creative. I'll go again just for the atmosphere

Excellent service! Good craft beers and delicious pizza with so many unique options to choose! They…read morehave live music, often on Thursdays. They open at 4pm so you can't get lunch, but definitely worth a try!