We visited on a beautiful fall afternoon. The large indoor mill space was very attractive, and as…read moreit was nearly empty, we could have had our choice of seats. Since it was a gorgeous day, however, we opted for outside seating. We enjoyed the picnic tables and Adirondack chairs overlooking the river, and appreciated that there were umbrellas to provide shade. The indoor bar has more draft options than the outdoor, but both of the beers we wanted were available outside. Food is also available both inside and outside. We didn't order food ourselves, but the flatbreads we saw at neighboring tables looks amazing, and the prices were good as well. Definitely would return if we are in the area again

This place is in a great building, has plenty of parking, and has a few excellent brews. The…read moreflatbread pizza was good too. That's why I gave it three stars despite the bad experience. I'd love to recommend it, but unfortunately, I can not. In fact, it might count as a PSA to warn other people about it. Let me preface by saying I don't blame badly behaved children when I see them in public; I blame their parents. However, the staff here is also to blame. They need to start, or at least learn how to inform parents that they remain responsible for their children's behavior and actions while they are visiting the brewery. I've never had an issue with children at breweries either. I have been going to breweries throughout New England for over 20 years and enjoy spending time with friends who have children at most of them. I have never experienced one like this. It was basically an unlicensed daycare center for parents who like to drink. Most people I know don't want to be surrounded by screaming toddlers, babies, and middle schoolers who are unsupervised and unchecked. There is no place here that is a safe space for adults, not even the restrooms. Think "Lord of the Flies" with beer and pizza, my friend even got hit with a spitball, and I haven't seen one of those since high school! I still have a headache, and I was there a week ago. I may go back, but I am not brave enough yet, and it will be on a weekday during school hours.

Bright ideas is great - they have a great atmosphere and staff is always incredibly helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. They don't have food but regularly have food trucks so there's always options, you can also plan to bring your own snacks and treats. They have great bands and a great selection to choose from. Their sours and stouts are always a great place to start.

I had a very pleasant evening at Bright Ideas, enjoying a few of their delightful beers before…read morereturning to the RV for the night. Bright Ideas is part of an RV hospitality program that let us stay here in their parking lot, which was pretty darned awesome. It also meant that I didn't have to count beers and be concerned about driving. This is a massive space with lots of interesting side rooms and special places, which was helpful as I could concentrate on writing Yelp reviews and not be distracted by singing of the evening's entertainer. The bartender was friendly and helpful - Eric? - in giving me a tour and ensuring that the camper van was parked in the right spot. It was a surprisingly quiet evening considering it is adjacent to the airport. [Review 1140 of 2025 - 1281 in Massachusetts - 24693 overall]

The selection and variance of beer here is incredible! I love the risks they take with different…read moreflavors and styles of beer, the color of some of them are outstanding and the flavors are always unique. This is a must if you're into the brewery scene in Massachusetts.

The staff was friendly and helpful and gave good recommendations when we inquired as to a type of…read morebeer we wanted to get as a gift but didn't typically drink. Love that they offered two different flight sizes. A cool option if you want to try a bunch of things but want to share. Myself and each of my friends got a flight and the trays they used were extremely sturdy and the handle made it way easier to carry than those at other breweries. The beer was tasty, though nothing blew me away.

Love the holiday vendor fair. Dozens of vendors with unique gifts that make your gift giving needs…read moreeasier. What better way to top off the day than to enjoy a craft cocktail by the fire. Love the barn and smoke by the fireside. Vendors super friendly. Puts you in the holiday mood. A dusting of snow made for the perfect backdrop to a unique holiday shopping experience in a country setting.

The best. Fires stoking, beer flowing, food munching, music playing, and people laughing. The best.read more

Skyline Beer Company is a craft brewery and restaurant that opened in Westfield, Massachusetts in…read more2014. It was founded by friends and business partners Lisa Pac and Daniel Osella. Beginning in 2002, Pac and Osella began getting together on weekends to homebrew and create food pairings. Pac brewed the beer while Osella (a chef) crafted the food pairings. In 2014, the duo launched 'Skyline Hop Shop' as an alternating proprietorship operation inside Westfield River Brewing Company at 707 College Highway. Osella offered fresh food that paired well with WRB's brews while Pac offered home brewing classes and supplies. They quickly outgrew the space and reopened as 'Skyline Trading Company' at 124 Elm Street in 2016. At this location, Pac and Osello expanded their menu both of food and beer, adding craft whiskey and tequila to the mix. After outgrowing their space again, the partners moved to 98 Southwick Road and reopened as 'Skyline Beer Company' in December 2019. Head brewer Dana Bishop came on board as additional partner, and Coy Chaney was hired as the Assistant Brew Master. The current 4,500-square-foot restaurant and taproom offers 24 rotating draught lines, cocktails, a full food menu, and beautiful views of the rolling hills of Western Mass. I recently visited Skyline Beer Company while I was cycling on the nearby Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. Skyline was on my list of breweries to try for a while, so I decided to stop by for some beers and bites. The taproom and restaurant was spacious and inviting with plenty of seating both inside and outside. I opted to sit outside and began to look over their extensive beer and food menu. I ordered a sampler flight that included "Forget Me Not" (New England Pale Ale), "Up In Smoke" (New England IPA), "Listening Juice" (Double IPA), and "Mother Ocean" (New England IPA). For food, I ordered a plate of delicious "Pretzel Bites & Cheesy Sauce". I really enjoyed all of the beers that I tried, but "Up In Smoke" (with delicious notes of grapefruit and marshmallow) was easily my favorite! I ended up ordering a full pour of it before leaving. The pretzel bites were equally delicious and paired well with my beers. I had an exceptional experience at Skyline and I look forward to returning in the future!

First time to Skyline. They have an expanded menu from when they first opened on North Elm. Full…read morebar so you're not limited to beer. The French onion soup was fantastic. Melted cheese and the soup was made fresh. I opted for the hotdog since I wasn't very hungry. My dining companion had the burger with the jalapeños. According to the menu, the meat is provided by the local butcher shop. Shop local! He enjoyed it very much. We will be back. Server was attentive and brought out everything as it was ready. Inside is euro style with long tables milled locally.

Friendly service, positive vibes, good music, and great beer selection. Highly recommend!read more

While in the area from out of town, we decided to visit. We unfortunately came in during an event…read moreand where charged $5 each to get in. This is annoying because if we had gone in the other door, there would have been no fee. Still, this was a very cool building. I really enjoyed the murals on the wall. I did not have a beer, but my family really enjoyed their selections.

So, if you're sitting at a table in their tap room and want another beer, what do you do? Well, Two…read moreWeeks Notice knows how thirsty you are, so they made it easy for you. See that little stand-up thing on your table that says, "Beer Me?" See that big round button in its center? Well, just press the button, the whole thing lights up, so the staff can see it and someone will be there in a jiff to get you a new glass of suds. Is this a great country or what? I gotta thank my South Carolina buddy Ron for that "great country" line, he texted it back to me after I texted him a photo of the table thingy with an explanation. We loved our visit yesterday -great beer selection, super friendly service, a big spacious seating area (with a large outdoor seating option), terrific artwork on the walls that's for sale, and very nice food service as well. They had sixteen beers on tap yesterday, a nice selection representing different beer styles, and not overly IPA dependent, like some of the breweries I visit. I saw lagers, stouts, and a Kolsch. IPAs were well represented with Imperial Double, Session, New England, and milkshake IPA variants. My wife went with a 16-ounce draft of Weekend Warrior (American Lager - 5% ABV) for a very reasonable $5. I wanted their 12-ounce draft of Keepers of the Cake: Birthday Cake W/Raspberry & Strawberry (a White Stout - 6% ABV) for $8, but that wasn't available, so I went with their unfruited version of the same for $7. I loved my beer and sipped the Weekend Warrior too -both were excellent! Some of the names on the beer list made me chuckle -Pink Slip, Severance Package, Performance Review, and Big Riff. There's live music on Friday nights, and occasional food truck on site, and a separate food vendor (separate ordering and payment) in the back. We got a pretzel and a damned fine loaded hot dog. So where did the brewery's name come from? Years ago, Mark -the current Head Brewer's wife gave him a home beer brewing kit as a birthday gift. He entered a few beer competitions and won, including the prestigious Worthy Brewfest. The website puts it this way "Mark coined the name of the company based off his wish of one day quitting his desk job to pursue his dream of owning and operating his own brewery. It was not long until Mark was absolutely determined to become a true contributor in the craft beer community he loved." Mark found a business partner in his old boss, and the two of them quit together to open the brewery. As my buddy Ron said, is this a great country or what?

There are so many favorite beers at Two Weeks Notice. While they were out of our favorite, Pink…read moreSlip, There is always something else that we like to choose from. This brewery tends to have the biggest selection of different types of beer to choose from, and you won't find yourself saying wow, they have a good IPA but I don't like their lager. This is one of the few beer breweries where I will actually buy their Irish stout because it is yummy. You will also notice that the artwork is quite interesting as well, done by a local artist. The food here is your basic snacks, and we don't mind if we have to have a couple of pretzels with dipping sauce to enjoy our beer outside with. If you like inside, the inside has spacious sitting and it is really nice to have an option where you can sit with someone and have a conversation and not feel like you need to shout over the people next to you. It is just great. I took home the Two Year Anniversary cans, which is a REALLY smooth and tasty ipa.

The FRIES! You MUST. The fries. So good…read more We stopped for lunch after dropping our daughter off off at Westfield U. I ordered a blueberry draft and a French dip. Everything was super hot and fresh, made with quality ingredients. The prices were reasonable, and the service was attentive. The parking situation was less than desirable, though--so many open spaces designated for other businesses. But the fries. Oh, the FRIES.

Our server was super charming and had an awesome sense of humor. The food was awesome and clearly…read morethe people who made it cared about it! Definitely would come back :)

Very nice find while my girlfriend and I were out on the road on a nice Saturday afternoon. The…read morebeer was good and they also have a kitchen menu. It's located in an old industrial property, like a jewel in the rough. The interior has a nice little bar area and some tables, and there is a modern outside patio. The service was pleasant and quick - two employees on staff at the time took care of everyone there. Added plus for being dog friendly.

First time coming here and started with their blueberry sour beer! It was fruity and not too sour…read more We also got a seltzer flight (pineapple, strawberry, raspberry, mango and blueberry). We wanted to try something new and never had a seltzer flight. They are okay, I would stick to the beer.. We also got a small plate of taco dip with chips, warm pretzels with beer cheese and spicy mustard and sweet Thai chili chicken tenders

So few things to know about this place. First. There is no table service so all the reviews "no one…read morecame to my table" if you read the 20 signs that said no table service you would have see your entitlement doesn't matter. Second. It gets busy but if you are patient and not a jerk they take great care of you. Third. Food. Absolutely amazing. Been three times on my trip to the area. Steak sandwich, burger (shown) and sticky ribs. I will say the sticky ribs are messy but delicious. If you sit at the bar you can see the brewery through the glass. Not sure how the review"they don't wear gloves" because you can't see the kitchen. Probably the same one that didn't read the no table service sign. Would like to see a few more TVs for some games but all good. Check this place out if you're in town.

My wife and I went to White Lion for a midafternoon lunch. When we walked in we were not…read moreacknowledged. The bartender and waitress were talking to each other, we had to ask if we should seat ourselves. There were only a small handful of people in the restaurant at the time. We were seated for at least five minutes before the bartender came over with food menus and a drink menu which he literally tossed on our table and walked away. Didn't off us water or anything. After another ten minutes, with no one so much as taking a drink order from us, my wife and I left.