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    Lavery Brewing

    4.3 (137 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jason F.

    I stopped by here a number of weekends ago now with my wife for lunch and some drinks. We had been looking for a brewery in Erie to visit after the Erie Marathon whenever Lavery Brewing popped up on Yelp. This place is large and has both outdoor seating on the side as well as plenty of indoor seating. The inside looked like a mix of cozy and industrial, with a long wooden bar stretching the length of the room, warm pendant lights hanging overhead, colorful beer boards on the wall, and shelves lined with bottles and glassware behind the bar. It had a relaxed but lively feel to it. After looking around to figure out where we wanted to sit, we ultimately chose the bar. For lunch on this day I chose to go with the pimento smash deluxxxe while my wife went with the pesto pizza. The menu described my meal as two smash patties, bacon, American cheese, pimento cheese, and onion rings on a brioche bun while my wife's was described as parsley basil pesto, triple cheese blend, fire roasted tomatoes with a balsamic glaze. I thought that the burger here was delicious as the patties were seasoned nicely and I appreciated the onion rings. While there was plenty of cheese and it was flavorful, I almost could have used more of the pimento. Then my wife liked her pizza here especially the pesto combined with the fire roasted tomatoes. Then for drinks, as I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At Lavery Brewing, a flight consists of 6 beers and I chose the Active Recovery, Seeking Clarity, Lime n Cuke, Throwing Tropical Shade, Sound Mild, and Divine Intervention for my flight. I first started with the Active Recovery which was light and hoppy and very drinkable. Up second was the Seeking Clarity which had a clean start before a heavy dose of hops in the middle which surprisingly didn't linger. Third was the Lime n Cuke which has a strong cucumber smell and the drink itself is dry like most goses with a mild lime and stronger cucumber flavor. Fourth was Throwing Tropical Shade and you could really taste the orange and other tropical flavors with a finish flavor of coconut. For me this was a really delicious beer. Up fifth was the Sound Mild which was light but you got the nice flavor of those toasted malts at the finish. Last but certainly not least was the Divine Intervention which had a strong coconut flavor on the finish. Out of the bunch my favorite ended up being the Throwing Tropical Shade. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed the beverages and the food and we left both happy and stuffed.

    Mexican street corn
    Eulala A.

    We went for the food! The service was good! The ambiance is simple. The Mexican street corn dip was yummy! The blackened chicken Caesar salad hit the spot. The chicken gyro was ok. And the smash burger was good. My brother enjoyed circular progress.

    Behind the bar
    Pete J.

    I was at Lavery once before and enjoyed it. It had been a while since I visited. This visit has thought it looked different inside. I asked the bartender what was different, apparently they took over the spot that was in the front of the building and now have their original and the new one. It's a big space now with lots of natural lighting, huge bars and tables. I saw they have food but I didn't order any. They had lots of beers on taps in f all different kinds of styles. I am a hazy IPA fan and they had numerous of those on tap. I tried a few and they were pretty on point. If I lived closer to Erie I would probably go more often. I was impressed.

    I highly recommend hubble bubble to the girlies, not super into beer!
    Lexy M.

    We decided to hit them up for the first time during a happy hour to get a feel for the type of regulars, service, atmosphere, and beer variety. $2 off happy hour 4pm-6pm on a Tuesday. This place is so comfortable and chill! Nice location with off-street parking in a cool older building they renovated, but kept old touches like the woodwork and fireplace mantle. Very well decorated with awesome art, perfect layout, well designed customer flow, great music at a comfortable talking volume, plenty of seating options(cozy nook with sofa, tables with chairs, and bar seating),and a little merch shop. Very clean well stocked bathroom for customers only. Friendly staff that let you sample beers before buying. We liked everything we tried and bought. They keep it very clean. A blonde lady even dusted the fireplace and a table near where we were seated. You can tell most customers were regulars so staff were a lot more talkative and spent way more time engaging with them. We were understanding of that because regulars are your bread and butter and you know about what they're going to tip, we were wild card new faces. No one was unwelcoming or anything, we were very happy with our service and experience. We can't wait to come back to try food and more beers next time! We highly recommend them!

    Outdoor seating!
    Andrew P.

    4 - I'd drive up to 30 minutes just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale. Right off, I love that they have outdoor seating. A couple of beers al fresco is always a good night! They seem to have undergone a renovation/expansion recently and the result is a trendy and welcoming atmosphere. They have a smallish menu, but realistically, you can only eat one thing at a time. Our party of seven all got different dishes and the chef was 7 for 7...all great reviews from us! The bartenders were excellent...friendly and helpful without being sickeningly sweet or in-your-face enthusiastic. Lastly the beer...it was good. Decent selection, but in my opinion they have a disproportionate number of NEIPAs. But the porter was outstanding. Overall, Lavery's is worth a visit. Good food, good staff, good environment. 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive up to 30 minutes just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

    Sweet sticker!
    Ed M.

    Creamsicle sour and 22nd century Belgian. Stop by for a sticker when you check in! Great place, great beer!

    Howard L.

    I played the role of a smart tourist and didn't go the places on the lake front. I'm happy I discovered this place. It's a hidden gem. When you first walk in you might feel confused but rest assured after walking through the long corridor is another door which greets you to the bar. The staff is friendly. They have awesome board games that entertained me the whole time Food here is great and even has vegan options for those in particular. Prices aren't bad at all. Bathrooms here are clean, the views here are great! Really cozy environment!

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    The Tripel was my favorite, and we both enjoyed the chicken and brisket tacos were great! Nice atmosphere and friendly people.

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    Beer selection was impressive. We had 2 different burgers...1 regular, the other fancy...both were really good. Staff was friendly!!

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    Great atmosphere and beers!! Place was packed on a Thursday night! First time in Erie and I am glad we visited this brewery.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing beer. Delicious food. Friendly service. Our dog loved being on the patio and felt the love with his own water bowl.

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    Outstanding vibe!!! Great beer and food. Definitely pop in for a pint and sit at the bar for some great conversation!

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    Great brewery in Erie. They have a nice selection of beers. They have a nice food menu as well

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    Excellent menu selection! The food was REAL! Perfectly dressed salad, tacos were delicious! Very good beer.

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    Great brewery with a nice atmosphere. Live music was playing and the kitchen was busy serving some delicious food.

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    Riverside Brewing Company

    Riverside Brewing Company

    3.8
    (100 reviews)
    22.0 mi

    Cool location, great food and service. Large brunch…read moreportions, farm to table taste and vibe. Beer was good across the board. Looking forward to summer entertainment.

    5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. What a great find! The three things I look for in a brewery are a dog-friendly outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Riverside easily accomplishes all three. The venue is fantastic. Two spacious open dining rooms, one of which opens to an inviting outdoor patio. Take a few steps down and you're in another outdoor hangout that includes another bar and a stage for live music. I didn't take advantage of the food opportunities, but it smelled delicious. They have their own kitchen on the premises and seem to specialize in BBQ. The couple of plates I saw people enjoying made me regret my decision to have a hot dog at the golf course before coming here! They have a nice variety of brews to choose from and judging by the flight I finished, there's something for every taste. Beyond beer, they had cider, wine, and some hard liquors too (if I remember right). For sure I intend to try to convince Mama to visit for a night, get a room nearby, and sip on a few drinks on a warm evening when a band is playing. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

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    Erie Brewing Company

    Erie Brewing Company

    4.1
    (31 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    The brewery based in Erie, PA has been around since 1993…read more It's a fantastic space-very modern and large, warehouse feel. Great service. Food is good---the pizza! They've got award-winning craft beers and the most popular is probably Railbender Ale (it's darn good). They've got some other well-known pours and a slew of others. Erie Brewing continues to put out stellar beer. Highly recommend.

    6/20/25 Ate List:…read moreBeechwood Burger - 7.3 This spot is cool. I feel like it's deceptively solid. I've seen this spot go through so many iterations of name, execution, menu, and seating over the years. But it now "seems" to have stabilized somewhat. They do a kinda weird but not too crazy thing. Drinks can be ordered at your seat, food must be ordered at a window. Two seperate checks. Not insane, not convenient, but it's fine. Kinda sets these into the weird "Do I tip you both? Do I tip you at all?" Like it operates like a brewery but with the food "process" of Panera. Whatever. Anyway. So, before I say this - they get some credit because they "made it right" without me pressing. My food was given to another patron and I was waiting for 45 minutes before I asked what the deal was. They offered me a free app - appreciated. Meal wasn't comped but they felt bad, they fired up mine fresh, was ready in 15. Also, from the other guests, I seemed like an anomaly so I wouldn't let this fluke that they rectified be that impactful on my overall feelings. The burger was good. Their namesake burger. Overall very solid. Not an all-timer. But if I was craving a burger - this would satisfy it. Tots were solid too.

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