Freaking awesome. Great place to enjoy a picnic table with the dog or inside in the air con (sans dog). Easy,free parking. We are an hour away but we want everything on the menu. Loved the peach beer myself (just the one) and my spouse enjoy his 3 ipa's. Met good patrons, which always tells me about a place. Pickle pizza hit the spot! And to make it 100% id suggest adding Sriracha or ranch drizzle? It needed just one *something.* but also totally brilliant without. read more

Lavery Brewing - Pickle pizza - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Stopped here while on business in Erie. Located in an old warehouse. Parking is limited and if you drive too fast, you might miss this place. Did a flight while I was there. Lots of locals in there. Bartenders weren't not as attentive as I would've preferred. They poured the wrong beer in my flight, but I was gifted with a extra sample because of that. They had a couple pumpkin beers that really didn't taste much like pumpkin aside from that, they have all different styles, including IPAs. For me, it's all about the beer and the beer was average. The venue was pretty cool. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to stop here again, but it was a good experience. They do have food as well, but I did not look at the menu. read more

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. read more

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I ordered the burger and French fries and the burger was raw if my phone wasn't dead I would enlighten the public service sucked and the drink i ordered I just left there I normally would ask for them to remake my meal And drink but I wanted to be humble today ! read more

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! read more

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Very friendly, excellent food and fast service. We would recommend Lavery, you will not be disappointed. We ate outside and Blitz hung out with us read more

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 read more

Lavery Brewing - Outdoor seating! - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Great good with reasonable prices. Beer was awesome too! Staff were friendly and helpful. We had a great time at brunch. read more

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

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

Lavery Brewing - Sweet sticker! - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

I went for lunch during the week and had their Birria Tacos. There isn't any way I can think of that would make them better. The cheese is what really stood out to me and made them unique. I also had a Spicy Paloma. I recommend trying it to anyone getting drinks. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were very attentive. The vibe was a little odd during the day, but the place is like 70% bar so it's to be expected. They have good taste in music though! read more

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

The food was delicious. My only problem was when I got home and reviewed my receipt, I was charged 22 dollars for a hamburger that was on the menu for 18. That was without ordering any extras. My daughter had ordered a 15 dollar burger, which she ordered bacon as an extra and they charged her 22. Really? 7 dollars for two slices of bacon?? Your receipt prices do not reflect your menu prices, and for this...I do not believe I will be back. Really a shame too. read more

Great spot for a great variety of draft and canned bears. Menu also has something for everyone's tastebuds. I ordered the roulette tacos so I'm not sure which one I received but the sauce was delicious. Only downside was the flour tortillas which seems to be the norm for tacos in Erie. Nice patio outside, small inside, but with the expansion I'm sure it will have more space. Highly recommend as a place to gather with friends. They also have board games available to use read more

Lavery Brewing - Roulette tacos - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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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.

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! read more

Lavery Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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

Father's Day evening in Erie the dining options were somewhat limited, so we opted for some beers and brew food. The chicken gyro was amazing, the lavery burger was amazing. Fries were good. There weren't any pizzas on this night, that's okay. The servers were very friendly. There's a nice little outdoor area, we ate indoors, but on a less humid evening we might have sat outside. There is a good assortment of beers, dark to light, hoppy to heavy to crisp. Something for everyone. read more

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

Our food was great, service was great - I had brown ale and it was great. The workers were helpful explained how to order - my wife loved the atmosphere. read more

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

I have to sing my praises for Chef Ashley and the team at Lavery because this meal was incredible! We came here to surprise a friend and they were so gracious to let us put up a happy birthday sign and enjoy our celebrations. Chef Ashley even surprised us with donuts for the table. But I can't end this review without talking about the el cubanito sandwich. There's something about the flavors of yucatán smoked pulled pork, ham especial de casa, beer mustard, & miso mayo, on a crispy ciabatta roll that makes you think about this sandwich weeks after eating it! Highly recommend read more

Lavery Brewing - El cubanito - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Great spot with plenty parking and indoor and outdoor seating. I tried a few beers but was sold on the Mosaic Mango IPA. Really nicely refreshing IPA. Munched on the Pickled Rick Pizza (so good!), pepperoni balls (delicious) and the nachos borrachos with pulled pork (yum!) Can't wait to return to the area for another visit. read more

Great food and brew Great service and always have a wonderful experience with a friendly smile read more

Nice location central to downtown Erie. Had the Karate Snow Machine IPA and Pikimai Pale Ale, plus an order of fries with vinegar. Very fun vibe on the inside, great service, and good beer! read more

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Great beer, especially the sours. Our personal favorites were the raspberry cupcake sour and the banana berry sour. The banana flavor was fairly strong compared to other banana beers. Would recommend read more

Lavery Brewing - Raspberry cupcake on left; mastahhh if karate on right (NE IPA) - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

A new huge bar, great upgrade. Very reasonable, with good beer and a nice selection. Great spot just to hang. read more

The food is absolutely horrible now whatever chef they hired has absolutely no clue what they are doing, food is bland at best the menu looks and reads like it was made by a child. read more

Stopped here with a friend on a Monday evening for dinner. It was fairly busy and we seated ourselves in the dining room. After reviewing the menu we realized that you order from the bar and the bartender delivers your food and drink to your table. There was only a single bartender working, she did an amazing job taking care of the bar and dining room by herself. We both ordered burgers, I also had an 1847 rye stout. The burgers and drinks came promptly and were both tasty. The burgers came with kettle fries which were equally good. Would not hesitate to return here. read more

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Off the beaten path. Enjoyed a few beers and early dinner after day at Waldameer. Pumpkin beer and dulachan beer. Laid back and comfortable atmosphere. We enjoyed the burger and pulled pork sandwich (w guac !!) read more

Lavery Brewing - Pumpkin beers - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Great carnita street tacos. Good selection of beer. Small place but nice staff. Outside patio seating offered. Order at the bar and they bring the food to you. read more

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

We are in town for wedding and came here for a flight and lunch. Wow! The pizza was insane, so good!! I had the nachos which were also delicious, and the beer was on point. My favorite beer was the Irish Ale, but every single one had great flavor. My second favorite was the cream ale which was only mildly "creamy" but as far as the beer goes you will not be disappointed with any of the choices. read more

Lavery Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Stopped by for a beer. Nice big bar, pizza was solid. Cool young atmosphere. And enjoyed an IPA and stout read more

Lavery Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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

the best scratch kitchen, and craft beer in the whole city. I eat lunch here 4 days a week. read more

Lavery Brewing - a bowl of ice cream and a drink on a table - Brewpubs Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

I was in town for a week and ended up at this brewery 3x during my stay. Great beer, good food and excellent service.

Went there with my daughter and son in law. Son in law had the lavery burger, I had the roulette tacos and my daughter had the Edgar Allen Poe tacos. Everything was delicious. I had a kolsch beer which I liked. Enjoyed the vibe and will definitely go back when I'm in town! read more