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Fenders Brewing

4.3 (17 reviews)
Open • 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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Lindsay K.

This was one of my favorite breweries I visited while in Iowa for a work trip. It's a small tasting room space but we had plenty of place to sit on a Wednesday night visit. They're also very big into the cycling community which is awesome, if I lived in the area I'd definitely make it a stopping point on my rides! They get the full stars from me because of their awesome dark beer selection. The stout family has been increasingly challenging these days as people keep perverting their beer with s'mores and pastries and other junk in their beer. Fenders had an amazing oatmeal stout and an imperial stout that I couldn't get enough of... I even got a crowler of it to take back to Wisconsin with me it was that good! Also love that they let you bring in food, so we ordered pizza from the local joint next door.

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Kat B.

Fun little brew pub on the square in Polk City. We went for the sweater party. It was cozy in there with a plethora of options to drink. The music has been overly loud during my few visits, which is my biggest complaint. I love that you're able to bring food in from Papa's or anywhere else. I also appreciate the fact they offer non-alcoholic beverages as well. I've sampled a few of their beers and have enjoyed them. The owners seem very nice and engaged with their customers, which I appreciate. The place is very clean with plenty of tables. Stay for a beer and play a board game!

Jillissa M.

Stopped in here to enjoy a brew or two on our way to the Boone Raceway for circle track night. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful in picking a selection of beer. They have several tvs throughout the lounge and a few high tops and low tops as well as a leather couch and love seat. The place is decorated with bicycle items and has a great atmosphere. They also have a small patio, which is essentially just a few parking spots roped off. Stop on by and enjoy one of their seasonal sours!

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Kirk M.

It's a brewery! Didn't drink all the beer but I had enough to judge the quality and they know their stuff. Checked in using the brewmoines app. Sat outside with my girlfriend and enjoyed a brew and some sweet weather. We will be coming back on a bicycle ride soon.

Bartenders don't wash their hands... be prepared to hit the toilet after one beer

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Great little neighborhood brewery with good beer and pizza next door. The visiting breweries are great but mixology is where it's at!

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Great small town brewery! Knowledgeable owner's bartenders and brewers! I like their beers!

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This is my favorite restaurant in Ankeny. The food is amazing and everyone is great. It's a great…read moreatmosphere and great food! You can call and order takeout. The pizza is homemade and so delicious!

Since moving to the area mid-summer, we have learned that Uptown Ankeny is a fun spot, and now we…read morehave found a restaurant to pull us there even more often! Uptown Food and Beverage was a fabulous stop, combining a tremendously cozy setting (booths/tables), ease of parking, location, and remarkable historic photos lining their walls. This place works well. Luckily, we had a superb server for our maiden voyage, as Adriana rocked! She helped us with menu options and was both kind and knowledgeable. We shared a tasty Caesar salad, and I appreciated that they served the dressing on the side without requesting it. Their thinner-crust pizza is delicious! We selected two, ordering their Margherita (olive oil, fresh chopped garlic, sweet basil, and topped with aroma tomatoes) and their Spicy Italian 16" options. Wowowowowowowowow! Both pizzas were fabulous, maintaining their consistency, and simply delicious. Thanks to fellow Yelper Dan T for his Spicy Italian recommendation. Sure, we brought home a lot of pizza, but this weekend will be better because of it. I learned they have a good lunch buffet (11-130PM), and we arrived during their 5-7 PM weekday Happy Hour but did not explore it. I had heard about their onion rings and saw an order at a nearby table that had me yearning for them on our next visit.

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