We went in for girls lunch and had a great time. We got in around 1 pm, right before their next big rush. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Restaurant was clean and had cute decor. The food was delicious and well presented. read more

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Wow! Not what I expected! Outstanding spot! Great beer menu, eclectic a food, and great bourbon menu! Had the cod! Perfect dish ! Great hospitality! Karen at the bar was awesome! read more

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Just came for a quick drink and app with my bestie and we were content with our visit. The server was SO friendly, she definitely made the visit. I'm not a beer person but whatever my friend got, I actually liked so that's a bonus. They have beer that a non beer loving person enjoyed! The margarita was just okay but it is a brewery so I didn't take it to heart. The pretzel app was not very impressive. It was cold in the center so they definitely didn't heat it for long enough. Also, it was very dense, just not what you would expect for a pretzel bread. The mustard butter was very yummy though. Very casual vibes for any day of the week! Happy eating:) read more

Exeter Brewing - Tropic like it's hot Marg - Brewpubs Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

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It's tough to distinguish Exeter Brewing from its predecessor, Sawbelly Brewing. Some of the servers remained after Sawbelly's closing. This is a great place in Exeter to meet after work. The bar is really nice. I ate on the restaurant side. The beer is fine but boring. I tried 3 of their hazy IPAs and they were practically indistinguishable. The oatmeal stout was OK but a bit sweet. I tried the wings, I don't not recommend them as they were dry on the inside, oily on the outside, and had no distinguishable flavor and no dipping sauce. They looked ugly on the plate. The Nashville Chicken was juicy but the honey sauce tasted peculiar and the honey seemed cheap. I would not get this again. The Monkfish looked beautiful on the plate when served but missed the mark, although not a disaster. The fries were served with low salt which I prefer. The owners are the same as Lexie's (which is consistently awesome) but the food seems unrelated. The acoustics are awful when it's busy. You need to yell to be heard. The service was great and parking was easy. I recommend the bar area for socializing. read more

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Love this place! Our server was excellent and our food cape super quick. The beer was great as well! Very clean establishment with a fun atmosphere. read more

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Under new ownership, Exeter Brewing Co Kitchen + Taproom opened in the former Sawbelly Brewing Co building with outside patio in early December 2024. The owners of Lexie's (several NH locations) purchased this restaurant & bar after the former owners retired their business and moved from the area during the winter. I used to stop at Sawbelly often for the food, drinks and live music, both in the bar area and outside on nice days. My "tiki bar" friends have performed here several times when it was Sawbelly and I really enjoyed the mac & cheese here. Fast forward, the bar offers several Exeter Brewing Co beers on draft, wine, cocktails, and mixed drinks. The food menu is similar to before with a selection of shareables, salads, handhelds, burgers, main entrees (steaks, short rib, seafood, pork, mac & cheese, pasta, vegetarian), kids menu and desserts. The pricing is moderate here. I stopped by Exeter Brewing Co for lunch very recently. I made sure to stop here when it wasn't crazy busy like in the late afternoon and evenings from past visits to this site. I was promptly seated in the left dining room, which has booths and table seating. The server brought over a bottle of cold water and glass. For a starter, the Steamed Mussels ($16 plus tax) had 22 steamed mussels in a root vegetable cream sauce, kale, cubed roasted root vegetables, shallots, white wine, served with 2 thick slices of grilled house focaccia bread for dipping. The sauce was creamy and a bit of a salty flavor. For an entree, the Pan Seared Monkfish ($24 plus tax) was plated nicely with tender slightly chewy pieces of grilled monkfish, over cauliflower puree, pickled apples, beer & bacon braised Swiss chard, spiced pumpkin seeds, beet tuille. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite, a nice tasty dish. I passed on the dessert offer which had choices of Memories ice cream flight, personal pan cookie with ice cream and jar pumpkin tiramisu. The check with Toast QR code was $43.40 with tax and before tip. Overall, a great meal and prompt attentive service. Exeter Brewing Co will be bringing live music back to this location which I'm definitely thrilled about. I can't wait to once again enjoy some skillet baked mac & cheese, an appetizer, and a cold drink out on the patio! read more

My dad and I had lunch checked out Exeter Brewing on a semi quiet Wednesday. I love the changes they made to the interior-it feels more warm and upscale. The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the arugula quinoa salad. I'm not usually a fan of beets but I think chef has changed my mind! The goat cheese and pomegranate arils were an especially nice touch. I love that the salad wasn't drenched in dressing. My dad enjoyed his Cuban sandwich that had a nice spicy kick. Can't wait to go back! read more

Exeter Brewing - Arugula and Quinoa Salad with grilled chicken - Brewpubs Near Me - Exeter, New Hampshire

I've now tried every item on the menu and have not been disappointed once. I'm not much of a beer drinker but they do have a full bar and delicious cocktail menu. It looks like they are training up some of their hosts and bussers to serve which is always great to see the younger staff learning a new skill. As far as ambiance goes, it looks a lot better than the previous restaurants style. After all it's not super easy to turn an old car dealership into a restaurant but I think they have done an excellent job. Definitely will return and make sure I get back there on a Friday night to check out their weekend specials. read more

I had been here once when it was Sawbelly. It feels much the same now, with an Asian-inspired menu with unique items - all of them delicious. Excellent service. Can be a bit noisy when the room is full. We were in a booth this time which seemed to help. For drinks, the Kentucky crush sangria was tangy and refreshing (and that marinated cherry was unreal!). In our party we had (and all enjoyed) the Reuben sandwich, cod, pappardelle, and a burger. It was busy on a Sunday evening around 5:30. We did not make a reservation and they were able to seat us immediately. Will definitely return. read more

The atmosphere was amazing. Food was great. My burger was so tasty. Love you. Service was great. The staff was so nice. Shout out to Cara.

We visited Exeter Brewing for the first time last week and we were extremely impressed. The atmosphere was comfortable, fun, energetic and full of cool art pieces! The beer selection and quality were outstanding and there seemed to be something for all tastes! There was one surprise though and that was the food! When going to a brewery one expects pub like and simple food but that was not the case here at all. The menu and food were greatly elevated with beautiful presentation and it was all delicious! Our table ordered four different entrees and all received big thumbs up! One of the people at our table made the comment "I feel like I am at a fine restaurant in Boston and not a brew pub! One last thing... our server Tiffany was also great! Check this place out...you will love it! read more

The food was wonderful especially the burger, they accommodated our many requests and changes. The service was fantastic, our server Jackie went above and beyond taking care of our table. The ambiance was definitely taken up a notch over the previous brewery. Looking forward to going back soon. read more

The food is delicious, the wait staff cheerful, and the beer just right. What more can you ask?

I will start with entering the building the music was so loud you couldn't hear yourself think. The service was sub par and scattered. Burgers came out overcooked. Probably not returning as there are plenty of great places in the area. FYI. longtime Sawbellys customers. read more

This was our first visit to Exeter Brewing & Co, and it definitely won't be our last! I've always been a fan of their beer, and now I can enjoy not only all their great brews but also their amazing food. The service was excellent, the food was fantastic, and of course, the drinks were top-notch. We'll definitely be regulars here. Cheers! read more