Excellent beer! Lovely patio that allows dogs! Old brick building with huge indoor space. Friendly service, kindly offered tastes of beers. Very nice flights, I love the tulip glasses. Overall this is a wonderful brewery that is doing everything right. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Flight of four on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

Been wanting to come here forever, but every time it's been so busy so I've only had takeaway cans of beer. Finally made it a few weeks ago. Was a Thursday night and still fairly busy but manageable. Beers were good (Glowjob was the favorite of the night). Pizzas were all decent, but nothing over the top amazing either. Glad I came, would definitely come back. read more

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Our friends have been telling us for a while how good the pizza is at Kinsmen, so we all met up there for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was my first time going and I enjoyed the laid back vibe. My husband and I were impressed at the pizza quality, especially how good the crust was. They only have 12 inch pies, so they were going down easy! The classic cheese and mashed potato ones we tried were very good. We appreciated that they had different games around to bring to your table. We would definitely come back, and it's a good place to keep in mind for private events or low key gatherings! read more

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This is a lovely local brewery. Sometimes it's so busy to the point that there's no parking and you have to go to another parking lot and walk there. The drinks selection is good and they have tasty bar food. We got the nachos and they were a hit. Friendly staff and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

I really liked this place. The interior is great--tons of space to spread out, a few separate areas, and a clean, well-done industrial feel. The bathrooms are nice too, though I can imagine them getting overwhelmed when the place is really hopping. Good beer variety, solid food options, and plenty to pick from without feeling overwhelming. One of my favorite things is the location. It's directly on the rail trail, with a bunch of outdoor seating, so you can take a walk before or after (just not with your beer). You can also park at one of the public trail lots and FORCE yourself to walk, if that's of interest--just note the posted hours; the one we used indicated no parking after 10PM if memory serves. Between the spacious layout, relaxed vibe, and the fact that you can easily turn it into a quick trail stop or a longer hangout, I wish I lived closer. I'd be here a lot more often. read more

I visited Kinsmen Brewing Co. recently, and wow! A surprise tucked away in Milldale (which I just learned is actually part of Southington), this place is the definition of a gem. The vibe? Immaculate. It's got that effortlessly cool warehouse feel from the brick, windows, and multiple indoor spaces that manage to feel both spacious and cozy. Very cool. There was a softball team celebrating when I visited, and whether they won or not, the energy was pure joy. But the outdoor patio is what really sold me: fire pits, Adirondack chairs, high top tables, and even sun screens that let light in without blasting you. Add in beautifully maintained plants that add a little charm to the industrial chic aesthetic. It was a chilly day, so the patio was quiet, but I could tell this spot comes alive in warmer weather. I had the Deck Side IPA, a 6.5% ABV hazy IPA that totally hit the spot. It had a nice orange tang, a bit tart but super smooth. All yummy, juicy, and totally crushable. I will 100% order it again. The food looked amazing too, but I had just eaten, so I didn't try anything. It gives me an excuse to go back again, for sure. The service was also top notch. My server was super sweet and so kind. You could tell she genuinely cared. Honestly, I have taken a backseat to the ever growing beer scene but it might be the first time I had so beer. I loved everything. The chill vibes, beautiful design, friendly service, and great beer. It checks all the boxes. I'll absolutely be back on a sunny day to fully enjoy that patio. read more

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Great brewery and restaurant! Loved it! Had an IPA flight and a few pizzas, with some nice music on a Friday night! read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

TLDR; Cool atmosphere, great beer, a full bar, and amazing pizza A friend lives nearby and we wanted to grab a beer. The choice was between this and counter weight but I wanted to try something new - glad we did. This place is great. All the beers were super solid. Ended up doing a flight and even buying a 4 pack to go. They also have a full bar with a pretty good selection of bourbon which was a nice surprise. They also have pizza which was cooked perfectly! Tons of flavor. Really enjoyed it. Overall a great place to come hang out w pretty much any size group read more

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Came here for a quick sour beer. Tried the dump cake and it was good! Service was great. Enjoyed having a drink here. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

Service is always friendly, food comes out quick, and the ordering system's easy. There's tons of space inside like tables, couches, even a side rec-type room. We go for the outdoor space because it's hard to find a brewery in the area where outside isn't a parking lot. I like sitting outside by the trail with a pretzel and watching people go by. Beers are fine, not super memorable, but I like that their sours are smoother (lactose helps). Solid spot overall. 4 stars for beer but 5 stars for service, atmosphere, and food options. read more

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Really nice venue with large indoor hall. As good space ( not as big) with outdoor seating with some fire bits. Service and beers are delicious as well as light bites. Overall great experience and nice place to enjoy a beer read more

My favorite brewery on my weekend trip to Connecticut. Love the inside and how it feels like a lodge. Bar on one side and kitchen on the other but you can order it all at the bar. Love their beer choices and varying options of styles. I got the soft pretzel with mustard and cheese and all was very good. They also have 6 packs available to go. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

I Really want this place to be 5 stars. The beer here is fantastic, lots of variety in, lagers, IPA, sours and stouts. Definitely worth getting a flight and testing some things out. Nice outdoor seating areas, with a large open "main" area near bar, and some smaller seating areas spread out. The staff is very friendly, and on top of it. Where this kinda takes a turn was the food, specifically the pizza and pretzel. The pretzel was cold in the middle, only with mustard if you want cheese it's extra $1-2, at least give me the option for one or the other. Now the pizza, I'm not sure who decided it was a good idea to put Parmesan cheese in the sauce of my Margarita pizza, which just ruined the whole vibe. I should also mention it wasn't just one pizza we had 3. It was not pleasing, especially if I didn't ask for it, maybe put some Parmesan as an option for the pizza when the server brings it out not automatically, like every other pizza place. 4/5 stars because of the food issues. read more

The atmosphere and look of the tap room was nice. Lots of wood and bricks. Good selection of beers on tap. The Staff were busy, but attentive. If you are not into beer(shame on you) they have a full bar. It took me awhile to get my first beer due to the line. I didn't mind the wait. Beer was being served in plastic cups, not a fan of that. Beer tastes better in glasses or mugs. However, They have glassware available for purchase. Overall this place is nice and worth a visit. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - The Taproom - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

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Beers were all fresh and very tasty. Their pizza was either wood fire or brick oven, but it was so good! We got Buffalo chicken and meatball pizza as well as the Buffalo wings. The wings were big, juicy, and very flavorful. The bartenders were all very nice and quick to service. Bonus was that we unknowingly showed up on trivia night and had an absolute blast! Loved coming here. Parking could be tricky because there's only limited spots, but definitely worth the hunt! read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and drinks... it was fun, loud and crowded. Service was good despite the fact that it was busy on a Saturday night. It's so loud that it was hard to hear the conversations. The drink I had was great, I don't remember but it was a cocktail made with vodka, and they had a pretty good pizza. Will I come back? Not by choice, it's a party scene and very crowded, I'm too old for that. LOL read more

Went here for a party today. I did not try the beer so I cannot comment on it but the sour looked, smelled and sounded amazing (based on what others were telling me). I did try the Paloma though and it was 10/10. Cocktails are pricey - $13 for a Paloma. Husband order a whiskey neat. I watched them pour it, measure it out - it was just one shot... for $12. That was highway robbery to be honest, but otherwise drinks were great. The pizza was OUTSTANDING. For food for the party they had salad and a ton of different pizzas. There wasn't a single one I didn't like and I think I tried most every one! They know what they're doing with the pizza and the toppings. Atmosphere is awesome. Place is gorgeous. The party room was just fantastic - tons of seating, private bathrooms, beautiful decor, your own bar. Truly great. They thought of all the details when they designed the place. Staff were all super friendly and attentive. Bathrooms were clean. We're much looking forward to another visit on our own sometime soon. read more

This is the perfect brewery! We went on a bike ride on the trail behind the brewery and afterwards got food and drinks here, an ideal day! We got so many pizzas, but my favorite was the hot lips pizza! I got the husky hops which was so good, I had two! Lots of seating and although it may feel crammed on weekends, it has a community feel to it that I like. Service is also quick. I will definitely be back here and will recommend Kinsmen to everyone! read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

Pizza is amazing. Beer is delicious. Sours are fantastic. Atmosphere is chill and relaxed. Service is great. Definitely stop in. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

Almost 5 star the ambience & vibe super cool, women's room spotless, and most importantly the beer was tasty. There is no clear direction on how to order but we followed the general direction of people going up to the bar to place their beer & food orders. I'm a fan of fruity sours and my hubs of amber or gold and both our beers were really good. We hit at a weird time on a Saturday afternoon and the place was literally like toddler fest (no joke) every other table had a toddling two year old or a stroller with parental units enjoying beer & pizza. read more

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Kinsmen has a nice walking/bicycling trail that runs parallel to the brewery. Because of COVID I lost my daily lunch date who could only meet up if the caregiver was available or his brother. It's pretty close to his home, so I would pick him up. At that point my trips to Kinsmen were mostly about camaraderie. Fast forward to late August/September. We were now able to get together for dinner AND now there is a location for trivia. At Kinsmen Brewing. So, sure, I'm down. Well the trivia is called Rated R Trivia. I didn't know that was the trivia group name until I walked in. I chuckled a little. We tried to think of a dirty team name, rated r name or an offensive team name, but, didn't have the guts to voice a team name during registration. A little conservative. When they listed some of the other team names, we found ourselves laughing out loud. That in itself was worth the trip. Jeez. There are some dirty like-minded people out there. Lol. I had been traveling for about a month and checked in with my friend to see if he was available for dinner and trivia. This week we decided to do trivia and dinner at Kinsmen. They have, inhouse, a satellite restaurant called Sauced. Now I have eaten there plenty of times before and am not really a pizza for dinner person. Well today we got a surprise. Apparently, this trivia event has gotten so big that it was moved to its own location on the property. Instead of taking a right we took a left. The room is very inviting, well lit and spacious. The event now had access to a staging area, its own bar, restrooms and a large TV! Super exciting and very inviting. Everyone in this room was there for trivia and it was packed! The host shook my hand and said welcome back. I was like awww, that's super sweet. Just from that alone I would return. Now read more

Excellent service and delicious beer post O'Shenanigan's St Patrick's Day race! Hundreds in attendance and nearly all runners and their families enjoyed the hospitality of Kinsman. read more

The Oktoberfest beer had very little marzen flavor. The tasty tea mango was watery and very little tea or mango flavor. It took 25 minutes for the sandwich I ordered which wouldn't have happened that quickly if I hadn't gone up to inquire about it. The only saving grace was the sandwich was excellent. The help that was here was working very hard but it was obvious they were overwhelmed. If you come here for food bring your own beer. read more

Can't go wrong with Kinsmen! A super laid back brewery with a cozy vibe and good pizza and beer. It's a very spacious space with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Loved their McGinty pizza, a white pizza with mashed potatoes and bacon. My sister got the Hot Lips pizza which is made with spicy soppressata, chili flakes, and honey. The perfect amount of sweet to balance out the spicy! The bartender was sweet and let me get a sample of my drink before ordering. Went with the Yup/Nope, which is a popular beer that they always bring back onto the taps. Highly recommend if you're into hazy IPAs. Their sours are also always amazing if you're not into hoppy beers. Definitely ordering the Husky Hops next time, gotta show my support as a UConn alum! read more

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The food/kitchen and thier services was amazing. a little slow but the boys/girls are hustling and the food was good. HOWEVER!! the people at the bar are complete JERKS. I felt rushed and uncomfortable while making decisions. My dad made an order with the male bartender, the guy took his cash/gave the change, then proceeded to take another order and make someone else a drink. Leaving my dad to wonder does this guy not like me? Were we rude? The beer was terrific though but unfortunately, because of the staff at the bar, we will not be going back. if you like pizza, definitely a cool spot. read more

Fun and beautiful brewery! Finally was able to check out Kinsmen after years of hearing the hype. I was shocked of how big this place really is! It just keeps going and going! Each room is so cool and the taproom itself is such a cool set up! I went for trivia/ their st paddy's event and had such a good time! I will totally be back for trivia! They have fresh food here too which is a cool perk- a little pricey but the pizza is delicious! I tried their potato pizza and loved it! Beer was good. I'm more into ales and they didn't seem to have much variety- mostly ipas. I got a sour which was delicious though. Will try more beers out in the future. Bartenders were super nice! Trivia, beer and pizza? What more could ya ask for? I'll be back! read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Sour - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

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Excellent, beer, food and atmosphere. Jordan behind the bar was phenomenal and sets the standard for world class service. She gave a perfect pour every time, makes great recommendations, and easily handles a busy bar by herself without keeping anyone waiting while also continuing to be friendly and engaging across the board. Will definitely be coming back read more

Kinsmen Brewing is a welcoming place to all, such as people celebrating their birthdays, families, an older crowd, a younger crowd, etc. Despite being very large, it can get pretty packed on weekends so you may want to reserve a table. Make sure you have their delicious pizza when you go!  Try to go with a big group so you can order a few and try them all, because they're all great. I love their Pork-U-Pine Pizza with mozzarella, prosciutto, shaved parmigiana and arugula. (make sure you add the balsamic glaze, it's worth it!). read more

It's a large, beautiful space with many tables and couches and tastefully decorated. There is also a nice outdoor space. There's not a large selection of beers, but they also offer wine and a few cocktails. Food is served as well, and while it's mainly pizza, there are other options, like sandwiches and pretzels. My group ordered a variety of small plates, and I ordered a pizza to go. The prices are more than reasonable and everything tasted very good. The service is friendly and fast - both drinks and food. I look forward to spending some time outdoors there. read more

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I've been here about 5 times now. Both when it's packed and when it's not. Although the time I sat outside was a little cold but service was still pretty fast. Inside is pretty spacious and the live music is always a nice add-on. Food has always been hot and delicious while the beer rotations have been the main reason I keep coming back every so often. If you happen to come during Oktoberfest the beer was awesome and you get to keep the glass! read more

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It's loud. It's fun. It's packed. The beer is solid. The food menu is straight forward and yummy. Highly recommend the pizza. Not much else to say! I've been here in multiple situations and all have been fun: with kids, without, on a date, with a group, with friends. Kinsmen appears to be a go-to spot for many and I understand why. Plus, the staff is fantastic. Even when it's busy, they are on their A-game & don't miss a beat. But did I mention the beer?? Because it's delicious. read more

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The fishing lure was cast. This fish took the bait. Bait? Yes, a Holiday Ugly Sweater event with Live Jazz music. I convinced Mama Bumble to light up her Bumble sweater and join her Fugly Reindeer sweater. This was out first visit to Kinsmen. Large joint! Essentially, two venue in one. We were in the Live Music section, the Jazz was jamming and Sweaters even louder! My Reindeer gathered many compliments, but sadly we missed the Fugly Contest. This Hall surprisingly stocked with a full bar and a long line of taps. The tables were set in Munich Oktoberfest rows to the stage. In the background, sofas and lounge chairs to view the Grinch on a widescreen. Many servers were running very tempting pizzas and other snacks between the rows. After a warm-up pint (IROC-Z DIPA) and their first Spiked Seltzer (Kitten Kisses), we ventured into the menu. Chips & Salsa (with a bite) and nibbler of a halved Pita with stuffed Pulled Pork and "Candied" Jalapeño. Both very good along with a second round to close out the evening of Fugly Weave and Hopped Up Jazz. read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Ugly Sweater Night! - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

This is such a cool brewery. I personally don't drink beer but my sister and dad and husband do. What's great is that they have a full bar for those of us that just like going with beer drinking friends. And the owner and his wife were the most friendly people you will ever meet. They gave our pups snacks and water, was patient with my dad who has Alzheimer's, and since it was my dad first day at his new memory care home(Live Well) their authentic kindness made a terrible day so much better. My dad loved it and was smiling and we will definitely be going many more times. If I could give it ten stars I would!!! read more

Great pizzas and their beers are excellent. Beautiful facility as well. I liked that they also have a full bar offering for those not wanting to drink beer. read more

For #nationalchocolateday I just had to introduce you to the chocolate chunk cookie pie from @sauced_kinsmen @kinsmenbrewing Big warm gooey, chocolatey, cookie pizza topped with vanilla or chocolate ice cream you just can't go wrong! And by the way they also have a salted caramel crunch option which may be better but hey it's chocolate day so the salted caramel needs to step aside today! read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Cookie pie - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

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Always a great gathering place. Pizza is always delicious, we tried 4 different toppings. Service was ok

My photos don't do this place justice! We went to Kinsmen for the first time to attend an engagement party. The establishment is quite impressive! First, it's absolutely gigantic! Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The inside is decorated in a rustic farmhouse motif and couldn't be cuter. We ordered two beers. I'm not an IPA drinker so I had to have help navigating it. I chose a beer that was closest to domestic and it was delicious. The party had several different kinds of pizzas among our favorites were the mashed potato pizza egg and bacon pizza and barbecue chicken pizza they were all delicious and cooked perfection. Our beers weren't necessarily cold and the tables turned out to be a little sticky otherwise this was a great experience I can't wait to return! read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Bar area - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

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Service is slow. Everything from the kitchen was either burnt or raw. The tables are wobbly. Kids running around. They have a rental haul but still rent out most of the tables in the brewery area. Beers are average. read more

So much to like ! Laid back place with a nice feel and look. Pizza (* mad lips ) was amazing and they have GF pizza too for an up charge. Beers were pretty yummy and a few are ever changing if I recall correctly. They have other drinks as well so at least there is something for everyone. Parking is plentiful and space is large. Its def a great spot in the winter. In the spring and summer perhaps i would have preferred an outside area. Can try a flight of few oz pours for 10$ / 4 pours. A big downside is that they should let you bring your own food ! read more

Kinsmen Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Milldale, Connecticut

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Came here for a friend's retirement party. Had driven by before but never had the chance to come in before. Coming in we passed by some outside eating/ drinking areas and once inside there were two huge rooms. We were in the bigger room on the right, with a full bar and a pizza spot called Sauced. The A-pizza was really good, I was impressed with it. They were cut small for the party and each had its own unique taste. Will absolutely come back for that. The bar had a great selection of their craft beer along with wine and liquors. Plenty of tables and some soft seating as well. The other room had a restaurant type feel to it with more comfortable seating. They had live music in both rooms and overall, it's worth checking it out. read more