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My visit summed into one word would be "weird". The inside was empty at arrival time but it was nice out so we sat outside. Our main waitress (Angie) seemed like she wanted to be nice but was bothered by something that was fighting through. She was a semi rude interaction with the table next to us that caught my attention but it wasn't me so I left it alone. Another staff had a rude interaction eye roll hand thing to a different customer during the time we were there but again it wasn't me. My son had two bites of the grilled cheese and said it was too burnt didn't want it. She came over to ask how it was we told her she offered to make another and that was it. Most places offer to takeoff menu but no big deal. When ordering the pretzel we said we didn't like beer sauce would only like the mustard. Well beer sauce came out was untouched and charged for. Ok not arguing for $3. Lastly still had our plates in front of us and instead of asking if we wanted any more drinks or dessert she starts ringing us up asking for card with total. I had to tell her I would like dessert which she typed in and then still asked for card. There were no drink refills offered throughout the entire meal as well. Maybe they focus on beers more than food but either way it ruined the experience for me. Service goes a long way and there definitely needs to be some additional training...The food was hit or miss. The pretzel was good depending on your taste for the sauces. The burnt ends flavor was really good but really fatty and not really burnt. The grilled cheese had potential but needed more butter and less time getting dark (or burnt). The steak sandwich was the winner of the day easily. The bbq pizza depending on the bite was either great or inedible. There was some type of rancid I'm assuming cheese sprinkled on top that was not listed that ruined it for me. It was almost like a garlic tart mixture of something. Again, the food hit or miss. The service was the same as well. Those combined made this review sadly this low.
Parking was decent. Service and ambience were great. I Was a little disappointed there was no sour beers available has they were out of them and only one on the menu. Other beers were good. Can't remember what they were except 14,5, 9,19.
We had a nice time having lunch here. Didn't take pictures but we had some beers and our experience was good. Had to wait for a bit for our drinks, since there was only one wait staff but our food was out pretty quick. Would go back and visit if in the area.
First time trying this place out and it had a good vibe and plenty of patrons. It has an extended room with darts available. They have a nice selection of craft beer and mixed libations. Simple food is also available but we didn't try it. I tried the hazy IPA which had a grapefruit flavor to it and we also had a mixed vodka drink that was refreshing. Definitely worth a visit to try some local craft beer.
We had such a fun night here! The woman serving at the bar was fantastic, fun clientele, great beer and amazing beef tips! Go for the flight - they have so many nice beers to offer. View can't be beat!
Second time here, on our vacation away from Florida. Great brewery. Each beer tastes different than the other. Full bodied taste; you almost don't need a meal with them. Pretzel and cheese was great. The other day we had the tips that tasted amazing. And today we used the bathrooms with my little one. The one bathroom catered to babies with a changing table and diapers of all sizes. Worked well for my princess. The other bathroom..... lol. Gotta love it!
We travel all the time and NO everyone does not come to Maine to eat the "Lobstah". It's refreshing to see someone put a lot of hard work into a product that is outside the normal in. Space that is dominated by seafood. We have ate here twice in three days and would have ate a third time if it was not closed on Tuesday's. The owner has a passion for slow cooking meat and yes it's funny but until you tried smoking meat, you will never understand. The building is a refurbished IT/Marketing company and has an old school charm. You can smell the smoke walking through the parking lot. The food is a 100 and the drinks match. Come eat land animals while in BBH.
You can find Footbridge Brewery & Bridgehouse BBQ right on the water in Boothbay - 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. There's some parking right by the brewery but I was there during off-season - probably will need to park along the streets above and walk down. Interesting little brewpub that also serves barbecue (first BBQ I've tried in Maine so had no expectations). The interior is a bit low as the place is in a basement with rooms that extend towards the other side of the building. There's also seating outside that extends down towards the water. There's a bar along the leading wall and the place was fairly busy - tables extend into other rooms with a bathroom at the very back (still had the original 30's era tile). For beer I loaded up a flight of 4 from the menu: * Why So Blue Blonde Ale 4.9% ABV - 3.5/5 Fairly tasty crushable sour with blueberry notes, slightly floral finish. Well balanced and fairly clean. * Rattlin' Bog Fruited Gose 5% ABV - 4/5 Nice cranberry sour with a touch of salt in the otherwise clean finish. * Struberry Rarbarb Farmhouse Ale 6.5% - 4/5 Light wheaty farmhouse with fruity strawberry nose, fairly easy drinking, crisp finish. * Raw Nordic Raw IPA 6.5% ABV - 3.5/5 They listed this as a "Nordic Raw IPA" - earthy, bready body with a bitter finish, a bit odd and very dry. For dinner I had the Brisket Tray - 1/3rd pound of beef brisket with two sides - I choose the Gumbo-style Greens and Cole Slaw. Tray also came with a slice of cornbread. I thought the BBQ good with a fair amount of rind but I'm used to it being sliced a bit thicker so it seemed dry to me. I ordered two sauces - one was a mustardy sauce but it definitely wasn't Carolina style - more a loosened up yellow mustard. The other was a Maple and Bourbon sauce which was sweet and a bit odd - honestly I didn't much care for either (they also charged for the extra sauce). I'm not sure if these are sauces that are common the Maine? I did like the slaw and greens so they made up for things a bit. Service was excellent - you order at the bar and they deliver to your table.
This is a MUST STOP for bbq lovers. The brisket sandwich blew my mind. The bark with the maple whiskey sauce was divine. The strawberry rhubarb beer was a nice addition. Would absolutely recommend (pls forgive the picture-- I had already started demolishing it)
Perfect spot as it's right on the water. My husband loves craft beer and wasn't impressed with either beer he tried. We ordered a flatbread pizza and then overheard our waitress tell others they were out of one of the main ingredients of our ordered pizza. Our waitress came back and said sorry we are out of flat bread so no pizza. We had a pretzel and a pickle flight. The pickles were good and the idea a neat one. I think the waitress did not want to be there as her first line to everyone after us was "the kitchen is backed up at least 30 minutes and we are out of many things". Not sure why the kitchen was backed up as the dinning room was almost empty. I had a coke and due to the backup I ordered another... no free refills of soda. Needless to say when the bill came and was $60 I asked her to review it since our main item was cancelled. The bill was correct. Never again. read more
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Great location facing the bay and right next to the Footbridge. Had the daughter of the owners as our server and she was super friendly and super sharp. All beers were full size pints and the same price so ordered the Belgian beer and it was just fantastic. Our server recommended the bbq pizza and it was loaded with brisket, pulled pork and pulled chicken and was super tasty. Loved sitting outside on a nice evening and enjoying the patio with a great beer and pizza! read more
1 month ago
Today we tried Footbridge Brewery I always get a #13 Palesner beer and wife got Strawberry Rarbarb. Both awesome beers. Then we shared a margarita pizza. Looking forward to coming back. Great service great food read more
2 months ago
My visit summed into one word would be "weird". The inside was empty at arrival time but it was nice out so we sat outside. Our main waitress (Angie) seemed like she wanted to be nice but was bothered by something that was fighting through. She was a semi rude interaction with the table next to us that caught my attention but it wasn't me so I left it alone. Another staff had a rude interaction eye roll hand thing to a different customer during the time we were there but again it wasn't me. My son had two bites of the grilled cheese and said it was too burnt didn't want it. She came over to ask how it was we told her she offered to make another and that was it. Most places offer to takeoff menu but no big deal. When ordering the pretzel we said we didn't like beer sauce would only like the mustard. Well beer sauce came out was untouched and charged for. Ok not arguing for $3. Lastly still had our plates in front of us and instead of asking if we wanted any more drinks or dessert she starts ringing us up asking for card with total. I had to tell her I would like dessert which she typed in and then still asked for card. There were no drink refills offered throughout the entire meal as well. Maybe they focus on beers more than food but either way it ruined the experience for me. Service goes a long way and there definitely needs to be some additional training...The food was hit or miss. The pretzel was good depending on your taste for the sauces. The burnt ends flavor was really good but really fatty and not really burnt. The grilled cheese had potential but needed more butter and less time getting dark (or burnt). The steak sandwich was the winner of the day easily. The bbq pizza depending on the bite was either great or inedible. There was some type of rancid I'm assuming cheese sprinkled on top that was not listed that ruined it for me. It was almost like a garlic tart mixture of something. Again, the food hit or miss. The service was the same as well. Those combined made this review sadly this low. read more
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3 months ago
Parking was decent. Service and ambience were great. I Was a little disappointed there was no sour beers available has they were out of them and only one on the menu. Other beers were good. Can't remember what they were except 14,5, 9,19. read more
We had a nice time having lunch here. Didn't take pictures but we had some beers and our experience was good. Had to wait for a bit for our drinks, since there was only one wait staff but our food was out pretty quick. Would go back and visit if in the area. read more
First time trying this place out and it had a good vibe and plenty of patrons. It has an extended room with darts available. They have a nice selection of craft beer and mixed libations. Simple food is also available but we didn't try it. I tried the hazy IPA which had a grapefruit flavor to it and we also had a mixed vodka drink that was refreshing. Definitely worth a visit to try some local craft beer. read more
3 months ago
We took our granddaughter to the Coastal Botanical Christmas lights and this was such a great spot for dinner! We loved our drink specials and the BBQ was amazing! Waitress accommodated our hungry kiddo so kindlyHonestly thought I had posted review back in December, but we'll be aback for sure! read more
Second time here, on our vacation away from Florida. Great brewery. Each beer tastes different than the other. Full bodied taste; you almost don't need a meal with them. Pretzel and cheese was great. The other day we had the tips that tasted amazing. And today we used the bathrooms with my little one. The one bathroom catered to babies with a changing table and diapers of all sizes. Worked well for my princess. The other bathroom..... lol. Gotta love it! read more
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We travel all the time and NO everyone does not come to Maine to eat the "Lobstah". It's refreshing to see someone put a lot of hard work into a product that is outside the normal in. Space that is dominated by seafood. We have ate here twice in three days and would have ate a third time if it was not closed on Tuesday's. The owner has a passion for slow cooking meat and yes it's funny but until you tried smoking meat, you will never understand. The building is a refurbished IT/Marketing company and has an old school charm. You can smell the smoke walking through the parking lot. The food is a 100 and the drinks match. Come eat land animals while in BBH. read more
1 year ago
You can find Footbridge Brewery & Bridgehouse BBQ right on the water in Boothbay - 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. There's some parking right by the brewery but I was there during off-season - probably will need to park along the streets above and walk down. Interesting little brewpub that also serves barbecue (first BBQ I've tried in Maine so had no expectations). The interior is a bit low as the place is in a basement with rooms that extend towards the other side of the building. There's also seating outside that extends down towards the water. There's a bar along the leading wall and the place was fairly busy - tables extend into other rooms with a bathroom at the very back (still had the original 30's era tile). For beer I loaded up a flight of 4 from the menu: * Why So Blue Blonde Ale 4.9% ABV - 3.5/5 Fairly tasty crushable sour with blueberry notes, slightly floral finish. Well balanced and fairly clean. * Rattlin' Bog Fruited Gose 5% ABV - 4/5 Nice cranberry sour with a touch of salt in the otherwise clean finish. * Struberry Rarbarb Farmhouse Ale 6.5% - 4/5 Light wheaty farmhouse with fruity strawberry nose, fairly easy drinking, crisp finish. * Raw Nordic Raw IPA 6.5% ABV - 3.5/5 They listed this as a "Nordic Raw IPA" - earthy, bready body with a bitter finish, a bit odd and very dry. For dinner I had the Brisket Tray - 1/3rd pound of beef brisket with two sides - I choose the Gumbo-style Greens and Cole Slaw. Tray also came with a slice of cornbread. I thought the BBQ good with a fair amount of rind but I'm used to it being sliced a bit thicker so it seemed dry to me. I ordered two sauces - one was a mustardy sauce but it definitely wasn't Carolina style - more a loosened up yellow mustard. The other was a Maple and Bourbon sauce which was sweet and a bit odd - honestly I didn't much care for either (they also charged for the extra sauce). I'm not sure if these are sauces that are common the Maine? I did like the slaw and greens so they made up for things a bit. Service was excellent - you order at the bar and they deliver to your table. read more
1 year ago
This is a MUST STOP for bbq lovers. The brisket sandwich blew my mind. The bark with the maple whiskey sauce was divine. The strawberry rhubarb beer was a nice addition. Would absolutely recommend (pls forgive the picture-- I had already started demolishing it) read more
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We stopped in on a very rainy afternoon after a boat trip for lunch. Plenty of room, but the place filled up quickly. This is a very casual spot where you place your order for food and drink at the counter, and then it is delivered to you when ready. There are a variety of seating options from long community tables to cozy couches, etc... We enjoyed a flight of beer, some very interesting, some not quite to our liking, but overall very good. Prices felt reasonable for the offering and pours. With regard to food, I can never resist a pretzel on the menu and these were hot and good, but not great. The same can be said for the BBQ sampler plate we ordered, again the bbq was good, but we've had better. I found all the BBQ meats had a seasoning on them (perhaps the dry rub) that I didn't really love. Again, nothing bad here at all, but I can't say I loved any of the food served to me. Service was friendly and pretty efficient. We would stop by here again, perhaps for a drink and a pretzel. read more
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Great selection of beers! All very tasty and great flavor profiles unique to each beer. The staff were all super friendly and very helpful. I bought a t-shirt from them, I liked it that much! read more
1 year ago
Cool little brewery with friendly staff. We stopped in on a rainy Tuesday evening and had a few beers. The beer was pretty good, nothing amazing but one of the bartenders knew our small town in NJ and made us feel at home. I didn't love anything I had, but it's a cool little spot right off the water with an intimate vibe. Can't wait to pop back in next time I'm in town. read more
2 years ago
We only had beer. It was really good. Loved the atmosphere and that they have games that families can enjoy, a very nice touch! Well done! read more
2 years ago
Delicious beer and food! I started with the beer flight, which helped me find a new favorite stout! Their food truck outside makes the best burger I've ever had. The service is so friendly and knowledgeable. Such an open and welcoming ambiance, as well! I definitely plan on being a regular here. Just perfect! read more
2 years ago
What a wonderful pairing this is, combined with a view of the water! You have indoor and outdoor seating available, and a variety of seats inside, including at the bar. There's a nice variety of beers, plus backstory on them and the brewery. The bbq only makes it better. You can order both at the counter, pick up your beer at the other end, and your meal will be delivered to you. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, which was messy good (my top compliment), with more than enough meat inside plus pickles and a sauce that enhanced the flavor. The cole slaw was pretty good too, but I regret not ordering the gumbo greens, which were amazing. Those will definitely be my side of choice during future visits, and I have to hope I can learn to make them as well at home as theirs. There's lots of dining options in Boothbay Harbor. With the exception of seafood dinners, I don't need to go anywhere else for lunches or dinners. read more
2 years ago
Lots of different beer choices, nice to get a flight and try different beers. The jalapeño beer was delicious. Loved having the food truck out front as well. Snacks offered at the brewery. read more
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Nice, spacious spot. Came in to kill some time mid afternoon, and they had lots of seating. It was kind of quiet but staff is friendly. They had a good selection of beers too - the different one was the spicy one - but it was cool to see that option. read more
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