5 stars all the way around! We were on a road trip from the West Coast to see the infamous fall…read morecolors on the trees and used ChatGPT to help plan our stops. I asked it for a chicken pot pie lunch and ChatGPT led us to this absolute gem. Unfortunately they were closed for a private event because I was a dork and didn't check the hours before we arrived. But... the most amazing employee, I think her name was Jennifer, saved the day. She let us order and she brought our lunch to us at the awesome chocolate coffee shop next door. The chicken pot pie with mashed potatoes and peas absolutely hit the spot on a cool fall afternoon. We washed it down with a hot chocolate from the coffee shop. Incredible combination. Everything was perfect! The service, food and atmosphere. Thank you Fat Hen Brewing Company for being a part of our absolutely wonderful vacation to your part of the country!

First time at this restaurant. Quaint, great neighborhood vibe! Owner and staff super friendly…read more Menu had wonderful choices for home made pot pies. Flavor was over the top good! Awesome mashed potatoes and gravy. Excellent Caesar salad. Great value for the amount of food you get (not very expensive). Will definitely be back!!

Such a nice environment. Great beers and the servers and the owner are all super lovely. I've…read moredelighted in heading down for a bite and a beer many times this summer.

A cozy spot to spend the evening :) we love to visit and order sandwiches, pretzels and try new…read morebrews. We love the staff!

When in Exeter, NH this is the one place for excellent New England Clam Chowder…read more... Beautifully NE decorated and located directly on the Squamscott River: which begins right in downtown Exeter where the fresh water meets tidal saltwater from the Great Bay. Additionally, our waitress was friendly and very attentive. Wasn't very hungry so only topped off the Chowder with crispy and tangy/sweet teriyaki chicken wings and pretzel bites. Perfect combination while enjoying the views.

Passing through Exeter and stopped into Sea Dog Brewing for lunch. Sat outside on the back deck…read morelooking over the river. Service and staff were wonderful. We ordered chicken wings which were very tasty however very small in size. Pretzel bites served with mustard. If you wanted beer cheese sauce it was $3.00 more. I felt they should've included it. My husband had a bowl of New England clam chowder. It was creamy and chunky.

Great beer, great food, and great service. Got the adult happy meal which came with an awesome toy…read morethat my 5 yo loved. Burger, nuggs, and fries were absolutely killer. Not to mention the 90s cartoon and comic book decor as well as the 90s cartoons steaming on the tv was an absolute blast from the past. Straight up nostalgia! Will be going back.

Visited on 7/19/26 with my wife and dog. Drove up from Rhode Island after seeing the menu,…read moreavailable beers, and learning they were dog friendly. We arrived and sat at a picnic table with an umbrella so our pup could be in the shade. We were having a great time, so excited to be there and amped to try their current taps. Just as our apps were being brought out, a gust of wind lifted the umbrella clear out of the table, spilling my wife's drink and sending the heavy metal umbrella pole directly into my face and chest HARD. My wife, the server, and I were all stunned for a moment. Wife thought I was bleeding until we realized it was rust on my face and chest from the pole. Server asked if I was okay, clearly feeling a little awkward, and with my hand to my face I said "I think so? If I'm not bleeding, I guess?, still totally stunned and feeling some pain. Face throbbing, my wife asked for an ice pack, and the server brought us one. We totally understand that it was a freak accident, and that it wasn't our server's fault. But it got awkward from there as the crew working became avoidant. The girl that sat us saw me teary eyed from the pain, holding the ice pack to my face and asked if we were okay... but that was it. The atmosphere quickly became awkward, and considering the pain I was in combined with feeling totally weird from the staff, we asked for a box to take our uneaten food to go. Server brought our check and we were a little surprised to see that we were still charged for the drinks (one of which had spilled because of the umbrella) and the food. We paid cash, still left a nice tip, and left, wanting to get out of the sun and keep an eye on the swelling. We were really disappointed in how the situation was handled by the crew. We weren't looking for our apps to be comped, but it would have been nice for a manager to come by, apologize, offer to refill my wife's beer, and maybe move us to a different table since we were no longer in the shade. The team didn't go around and check the other tables to make sure the umbrellas were safe and secure, either, which was shocking considering what had just happened. We were really looking forward to hanging out, trying a little bit of everything off the menu, buying some cans or growlers to take home... but we left with a swollen, bruised face and chest and an uneaten $90 box of food that we ended up tossing because the mood was completely ruined. We rarely leave a negative review anywhere, but I guess this is just a PSA to check your picnic table umbrella if you sit outside, and hopefully a learning opportunity for management in how to improve customer service and safety for patrons.

They don't take reservations but have call ahead seating. We had a large group so planned to eat…read moreearlier than normal. They were able to seat us, hosts were friendly and accommodating of our large group. Waiter was friendly and attentive, coming back to the table multiple times to check on us. The live music was an added bonus. Beer flights and mixed drinks were great, some creative options. Food was better than expected from a a brew pub. Wings were great along with the tortillas chip dip. We had the chicken sandwich, beef tips, and hot chicken sandwich. All very good. Especially the brussell sprouts in hit sauce side. Solid meal, would definitely recommend and come back.

they've closed the restaurant they closed the retail shops. It sold the brewery…read more You can still come and hang out in the Brickyard get a beer sometimes on the weekends they have food trucks, but there's no restaurant here anymore and they're not brewing beer here anymore.

Great atmosphere, sitting outside was nice. Service was fast, not a pest and very friendly. Me and…read moremy wife got very good burgers, they give plenty of fries to go with it. Would definitely go again when in the area

Great Beer menu, loved the selection! Bartender Michaela…read morewas awesome! Great service! Had the Hot Chicken Sliders! Not bad! Good flavor Would have liked a different piece of chicken in the slider bun! It was like a small chicken tender that really didn't fit on the bun! But hey it's a slider! Had a side of fries, huge portion and real good fries

Great little place in a convenient location. The food is amazing, and you really can't go wrong on…read morethe menu. Super quick and friendly service. The beer selection always offers so much, and is better than any other microbrew in the area in my humble opinion. Also, the farm setting and animals are great for the little ones.

Throwback reliably has great brews and a fun, diverse range of different styles on tap. Food is…read moreconsistently great, and I especially recommend the specials. In an absolute contradiction, it is also a rule that someone in the party must order a Throwback Burger for the sweet potato fries. Seriously, they are absurdly good. Do note that it can get crowded at peak times and hours are also a bit limited.

What a nice experience, we were enjoying some great beers and Tim offered us a sample of a peanut…read moreand butter sandwich beer. Delicious!! He was witty and knowledgeable.

This place is everything I love in a brewery. Private parking, graffiti, brewery sticker display,…read morecool merch, decent music, arcade games and food! Driving in I asked my husband I asked what Kettlehead is known for an he said: Beer. Yet somehow, I can't love Kettlehead. A few things occured that damaged the experience: 1. The waitress spilled a sampler all over my wristlet and cell phone. She was oblivious but she has been spilling it the whole walk to the table! She seamed put out i asked of they had bleach wipes as we were in from out of town and i didnt want mty cell phone smelling like beer all weekend. 2. The waitress stated the coin change machine is wonky and they don't own it. The coin machine worked fine but it was the first game we played, Tokyo Drift, that ate our money. I reported it and seamed like the guy didn't care. He didn't offer me a $1 to make up for it nor did he shut down the machine after my report. I feel like if you have it in your place, you should stand behind it. An issue, it should become yours. 3. The pretzels are terrible. They are like sliced and fried with no flavor. They looked like little hot dogs. We go to a ton of breweries and this is the worst pretzel experience we have ever had. Also, the waitress told us the mustard was the beer cheese and vice versa. My kid was not to happy when she ate mustard! But also, the worst beer cheese we have encountered as well. Her excuse, she has been up since 4am. Well, my husband wasn't wrong. He raved over their beer. Nobody was impressed with their food.

The Smuttynose Tasting Bar beer garden on a warm, late summer day is just about as good as it gets…read more I'm known to travel long distances to visit breweries with working cats. While Smuttynose doesn't have a cat (that I'm aware of), we were pleasantly surprised to meet the resident good boy, a black lab named Willy! What a treat. He is so friendly and freely roams the bar and beer garden. Cute pup aside, I love their facility. The outdoor area hosts a variety of seating options, including my personal favorite: adirondack chairs. This place would be an ultimate summer hang if I lived closer! You don't even have to go inside to order a beer - just walk up to the order window. I tasted their fall offers: Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale. I thoroughly enjoyed both, even purchasing a variety pack to trek home with me that included both the Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale. Their flagshop brown ale is called Old Brown Dog, and when we visited, they had a stronger version on tap - Very Old Brown Dog. The Very Old Brown Dog is one of the better strong beers I've tasted in some time. Definitely a sipper, especially if you're driving - but boy, it was smooth and very tasty in spite of it's sub 10% abv. The tasting bar is no frills at it's core, but clean bathrooms, fun merch, and good beer are flowing. There are some snacky foods available for purchase, but their restauarant is just across the parking lot if you're seeking a substantial meal. Lots of parking, great outdoor gathering space, smaller indoor seating area - would be great for summer hangs. Lots of tasty beer and a good doggy await. Smuttynose is one of my favorite breweries I've visited in recent memory.

On a multi stop father's day drive, Smuttynose was one of our stops. Beer garden was very quiet &…read morewe were able to hang out with a flight and an old brown dog. Then we popped over to the restaurant and grabbed a table for some food. We only ordered chicken tenders, which came out quickly and were sweet and crispy. Our server was nice, they were a little disorganized and I think we would sit in the " bar service" area next time and just buy stuff ourself and bring it outside. Overall, good time, nice place and they had beers that were not IPAs so those are all good in my book.