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    Formation Brewing

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    FORMATION BREWING ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    sauv Blanc
    Kim H.

    Fun spot in downtown Phoenix. We came here for Sunday Funday a few weeks ago. I had their frozen peach bellini it was sooo good. Then I had their sauv Blanc. Staff was on point. I had their chopped salad which was quite tasty.

    Lunch deal
    Sage L.

    Stopped by here for a quick lunch and to watch a World Cup game, and was pleasantly surprised by this great deal! $16 for a burger, fries, and draft beer - all very tasty! I've been here a couple of times to study, watch sports, and grab a drink with friends and always love the environment. There is a large seating area inside, upstairs, and outside! Great when the weather is nice to be on the patio and equally great to be inside with ac when it's hot out. I especially like this place to watch games as there are many tvs. The staff are very friendly, and I would encourage anyone downtown to come check it out. To all the students and remote workers - there are outlets and wifi all over so come for lunch and stay to study!!

    Matt B.

    I had not been to the Roosevelt Row before, so I planned a mid-day trip on my way to see the Diamondbacks. I found this business on Yelp (of course) and thought to give it a try. I am so glad I did because this place is great. The service was really kind, and the beer was perfect for a pre-game stop. Very modern and clean, and they have Detroit-style pizza! (have not tried it yet, will be back) I ended up walking to Chase Field from this location, it was a cool day, so it was fine. Give this place a try next time you head downtown for a game. -Good Beer -Good Service -Weekly Events -Great for pre-game at Chase Field -Go D-Backs!

    Mini tanglers
    Grace D.

    Downtown is lucky to have this spot open just off Roosevelt! It's my new favorite brewery, with an airy, spacious location and great deals. I like the ambiance, and the service is great. They play sports on large TVs, but they also occasionally have live music or events like Tuesday trivia. The patio is dog-friendly. It has a very Colorado vibe, which makes sense knowing it's related to the people behind Denver Beer Co. If you're not sure what to order, staff have helpful recommendations. Their happy hour is worth hitting up, especially for deals on food, but the beers are affordable 24/7. I like their peach beer, the Stem ciders they carry, and their frozen drinks. Food wise, their tanglers and pizza are fantastic. It's nice to have a new place around that's great for groups and casual hangs.

    Beer on tap
    Emma N.

    I had an awesome experience here and can't recommend this place enough. We came here for my friend's birthday party, and ended up having the entire upstairs area to ourselves (it was a Monday evening though, so not very busy). This building is brand new with sunken seating, large ceilings, and a patio area with fireplaces! There is also a lot of greenery throughout the space that was hand picked and put together by a local floral designer, super cool. Wyatt and Dexter were awesome and took great care of us. They had QR codes for the menus. I decided to try a flight and really enjoyed all four beers. We also tried the hot honey Detroit style pizza and thought it tasted incredible with thick crust and lots of flavor. I also tried the pretzel bites and really enjoyed those too. 10/10, can't get enough of this spot. I will definitely be back!

    Interior
    Christine T.

    This is a new brewery just off of Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. I checked it out with some friends on only the third weekend they've been open. Their grand opening is on November 8th. It was Saturday around noon and not too busy yet, but it picked up within an hour. We got a table on the patio, but it had rained that morning so it got really humid and sunny. So we moved to a high top inside. I really like the layout of this two-story brewery. In the center is a square space with cushions and pillows on the wooden benches, along with a few games on the small tables. The guy at the host stand recommended that we sit in that area if we're only drinking, otherwise sit at a standard table where there'd be more room for our food and drinks. At the bar counter, there were a lot of flies hovering around the bar mat. There were flies hovering around our food as well. The staff is constantly going in and out to serve folks on the patio, so I can see how flies can get in. Somehow that needs to be addressed though. On the patio tables, they have fans to deter flies. Maybe they need that inside as well. For food, we got two orders of the Duck Fat Fries ($10.95 each) because we saw another table get one order and it'd be too small for our group of six. The fries appear to have a light batter. Taste was pretty good, though I couldn't taste the duck fat. I thought it was supposed to come with a garlic aioli, but we only got ketchup. The "Formation Supreme" Detroit-style pizza was very saucy and had a nice crunchy crust. All of their pizzas come with 6 square slices. However, it was quite small for $27.95! For drinks, I got a pint of the Cloud Drifter hazy IPA (7%). Not very hazy, but it was a decent beer. I give it a 3.5/5. The bathroom is outside and is shared with the business next door. They leave bathroom keys by the door in the brewery. Inside the women's bathroom are 3 stalls. It was clean, but doesn't offer any paper towels, so you'll have to touch the door handle again. Service was slow, both inside and on the patio, but they've only been opened for a couple of weeks, so I hope they work out the kinks. Given the price point, I don't think I'd come here for food, but I would stop in for beer if I'm in the area.

    Ana H.

    Beautiful place, we had such a good time here, got lucky with a fire pit that came handy once it started to cool down, the beer was really good, love the decor, feel like no matter where you sit it just feels cozy. The service was very friendly and attentive, they were amazing. As for the beer it was really good, we had a few and also ordered their duck fat fries and were delicious

    Beers and pups
    Julio V.

    Nice new brewery with a very modern look to it! It's huge! With an upstairs area, an outdoor patio with fire pits, and plenty of indoor seating. They have a good selection of IPA, with the DIPA being my favorite. The service was excellent! And it's pretty dog friendly. They didn't have a license for beers to go when I went, but apparently will have it soon! Didn't try the food but the pizza looked good. Overall a great spot.

    Beer flight
    Melissa J.

    First time visiting so we had to get a beer flight , the beer and service were good . Nice spot with patio , next time we will definitely try the pizza !!!

    Cider and happy hour chicken sandwich
    Bridget S.

    Great new brewery downtown. Lots of seating available. They were out of a good number of beers when we were there, but the cider I had was great and the food was good too (and they offer happy hour deals). Considering they are relatively new, I give them a pass on the decreased supply. Everything else about this spot is great and I look forward to going again

    Chorizo Pizza
    Kevin K.

    Went to Formation Brewing because of a recommendation from a nice lady at Waffle House. The food here is absolutely amazing. The variety of beers and drinks were also very tasty. Vibe wise, very chill. It's a brewery vibe for sure. The star of the show for us were the Tangler appetizer and the pizzas. The pizzas were so good. Hot Honey Pepperoni and Chorizo. Both are a recommend! Have a great time!

    Woah the upstairs is where it's at
    Sarah A.

    I went to this brewery for the first time on First Friday. Tons of people were here and they were playing the Phoenix mercury game on the big screens. They have indoor seating and outdoor seating. It's literally right next to taco chelo. They also have an upstairs seating with couches and a bar up there. I saw people come here with friends, also people playing board games, and their blueberry lemon cider was amazing.

    Beer here
    Brad W.

    Just wandering around and ended up having a beer here. It was the 8.9 ABV chocolate stout, which was the highest level ABV among the choices. It was a good beer, but they only have one television set here and its at an odd position. So, it appears someone is staring at you all the time if they are watching that set. Also, one of the waitresses had a very annoying cackling laugh.

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    Great location with excellent food. Staff was super friendly, music was great and its kid friendly too!

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    11 months ago

    Great beer and food, our server Tiffany was AMAZING!!! So friendly and gave the best suggestions. Can't wait to come back!

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    1 year ago

    Great beer and atmosphere. I have a feeling this will be a hot spot. Jordyn was a great server and super helpful.

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    This is my wife and I's new favorite spot! Great service and food and beer is top notch.

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    Great location and atmosphere. Patio with fire pits... misters for summer. Trivia on Tuesdays. Highly recommend!

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