5 star surprise here on a late Saturday afternoon. Brews were great, food excellent and the…read morebartender was a cool guy/guide for our selections. Wings, fries, chips and the featured French Onion burger were out of this world great. Really happy we finally stopped here. Inside is modern and the back game room/dining area is a nice place to bring the kids or just play the games while there. We'll be back!

Such a nice fun spot. I came here for the first time a few weeks ago on a Friday night…read more It was busy ! So make sure you reserve a table or get there early. I just sat at the bar and ordered a few beers and some appetizers. ( good selection if I may say so myself lol ) The person who attended me , was very nice, friendly and kept up with everyone although you could tell they were getting slammed with orders. They also had live entertainment, which was fun. Overall , I enjoyed this place. Definitely will be coming back. I loved the vibe.

Small brewery's are common in Appalachia. Some have even turned into larger operations, over the…read moreyears. Names like Appalachian Beer Company and Lancaster Brewery come to mind. These places some excellent beer. But they also are restaurants. So, maybe beer is a draw in or the food at times. So with that, Drunk Monkey is a pure brewery. They make, sell, distribute, and promote their own product. As far as promoting, I am not sure they need to do much work as the product has really gotten some attention at the street level. I have seen the main beer showing up at local restaurants the last year. There has also been solid word of mouth. Some of their beers are even winning awards. So it didn't take much convincing from a coworker to get me there before our Nittany Lions came on. The brewery, itself, is a tiny place tucked into an old industrial park that use to be home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. Long abandoned, different smaller businesses now call the park home. One of the more sustained businesses is Fisher's bee farm. That brings us to the brewery. The owner of the bee farm decided to start a brewery near his business. Once finding the brewery, you notice that it is a whole in the wall kinda place. But once entering, the place is organized, clean, and the folks are extremely warm and friendly. Everything is clearly marked. Beer prices are payed out in a sheet on the wall. There is a merchandise rack clearly marked. There are cases clearly marked for type. You can tell this is a place where the people love and care about their beer. The lady manning the shop was knowledgable and friendly. She gave us a preview of the beers and described each one as we taste tested the taps. She then offered us a tour of the small brewery which we jumped on. This definitely plussed the experience and ultimately earned that fifth star. We learned that this particular young lady also hand labels, preps, and fills the bottles. So she does more than just look pretty selling the beer. Now for the beer. I really can't remember all the particular names of the beer. But I had a few favorites. In particular, the German wheat beer was fantastic. That is what I got my growler filled with. Some of the other beers that tasted great, Kraken and one named Mistress or something to that effect. Fittingly, the mistress had a tap handle in the shape of a ship figure head. Speaking of which, all the beers have nautical names based on the folklore of Captain Jack which many local landmarks are named. I have nothing negative to say about Drunk Monkey. They are in an obscure location. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside. But like most really great businesses, it is about the knowledge of the people behind the business. Drunk Monkey has plenty of that! If you are in the area on a Wednesday or Saturday, stop in for a taste.

Good beer, including their IPAs. Also tried their Vanilla Stout, which was about perfect. I…read moreneglected to take a photo of it, but we ordered a Hawaiian flatbread pizza that was good to share for the two of us, as a light lunch. Very nice location with plenty of parking around it. Good place to bring dogs for the patio. Fast and friendly service, and great decor with all the pet portraits on the walls!

Cute little hole in the wall. We stopped on a whim. Not many options for us since we are gluten…read morefree but they did have a gluten free flatbread (more like a pizza here) and we got the Margherita. It was pretty good. They do put pesto which was new for me but it was good. The server was very friendly and they did have a cider on tap which was nice. I got the seltzer and it was not super fizzy which is what I like. You could also order different flavors for it.

I am so glad that I decided to dine at a brewery than a sit down restaurant because the fries at…read moreBack Porch just might be the best fries I've ever enjoyed. They have plenty of beers on tap today cover a variety of styles that I'm comfortable saying offers something for every taste. Hooray for peanut butter porter, their Liquid Lust Peanut Butter porter is above average as compared to other porters I've tasted. If you can't decide on a beer get a flight, you get four 4oz pours. $12 I enjoyed the fried goat cheese burger $16.95 with a side of fries. I initially asked for house made chips but on the bar keeps recommendation I went fries and glad I did as their fries are AMAZING. If you can't find street parking there is plenty of parking behind Back Porch which is free after 5. I will most definitely return next time travels being me to central PA.

Beer was good, tried a flight - all drinkable. Burger was great, fries were cold. Service was…read morefast, bar was dirty. A very local spot, probably does well because of the college nearby. Could do with a deep cleaning and more attention to food temps. If you go, go for the beer!

Always consistent and setting the bar high! Since moving out…read moreof the area we don't get to visit SB as much as we used to, so it was great to get a chance to stop in for Dr. Nyce's Christmas performance on Sunday. Our visit was great as usual! The service and employees are friendly and professional, making sure our drinks are topped off all evening. The large selection of beer has something for everyone from dark stoudts to juicy IPAs. They also have a great selection of cocktails for the non-beer drinkers.  The menu offered a variety to choose from and still reflects Shy Bear's commitment to serving  quality cuisine. The crab egg rolls were very flavorful and the Rueben was amazing. My burger was cooked perfectly and served with quality french fries.  The live music was great and provided a fun atmosphere for all.  Two words-- Jay Bird. Still the standard for all other IPAs!

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. Shy Bear is a top-five brewery for this kid. The three things I look for in a brewery are an inviting outdoor space, accessibility to some good grub, and (of course) some quality beers. Big bonus if a place is dog friendly. Shy Bear easily accomplishes all three and earns a double bonus for welcoming our Doodle. The staff was great - they were packed but our hostess and waitress both made sure we were taken care of without being up-in-your-face. They understood both the food and beer menus and were able to make good suggestions. The overall atmosphere of the place was fun too - trivia night was going on while we were there and even the people who weren't playing along were obviously engaged. We had lunch not too much earlier, but we couldn't pass up trying one of the flatbreads that the waitress recommended. We were very happy that we did - just the right size and very tasty. We each got a flight of five so we got to sample a good chunk of their offerings. They had some unique variations like a cookies n cream sour and they also had some truer to original styles that I prefer - and I walked out with a four pack of their West Coast IPA to prove it. For sure I intend to try to convince Mama to go back again, get a room nearby, and sip on a few drinks outside when it's warmer - even though it's about a two hour trip! 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

Closed. Gone. History now…read more That said, Hell in a Bucket was great while it lasted! Microbrewed beer, a scratch kitchen, and live music. Maybe somebody will pick up this idea and run with it again...

Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and found the place pretty quiet and empty. The highlight may…read morehave been watching the World Marble Championship on the tv. The bar was almost completely empty and for most of our experience we were the only patrons in the restaurant. The staff who greeted us were very nice but the food service was horribly slow for us being the only table. We tried to order a pizza, but the dough needed to proof and it would be 30 minutes. Then tried to order a double patty burger and again told it'd take a minimum of 30 minutes for the burger patty's to be made. Ended up ordering nachoes for appetizer plus basic lunch fare and the order still took 45 minutes to come out and it was cold. We also felt that the kids menu prices were pretty steep. Beers were fine and the food was fine, but did not feel for the wait anything was really fabulous. If it wasn't for the fact that this location is on the 2025 Ale Trail, we would not recommend.

Spectacular vibes- excellent drinks and a wonderful value…read more Worth the stop in for the atmosphere and the drinks. Also the service is fantastic- how could it not be, this is the kind of place where the bar tender is the owner, and she knows all the regulars names. I only wish I could find a watering hole like this with commuting distance.

The decor inside this place is super cool! Lots of old school antiques on the walls, plenty of…read moreseating, funky red velvet walls, and so many different things to look at while you enjoy your drinks. They had an interesting beer selection with several unique flavors that you most likely won't find anywhere else. We were so pleasantly surprised to experience such a cool brewhaus during our trip to the small town of Shamokin. The service was fast and friendly. We will absolutely be back whenever we're in the area.

Revolutionary Hot Sauce Brew Pub - A Solo Valentine's Win…read more I took myself out on a Valentine's Day date this year and decided to try Revolutionary Hot Sauce Brew Pub after seeing it on social media. I'd heard good things about their hot sauces (and that they'd been featured on Hot Ones), so I figured it was time to see what the hype was about. I went in without a specific plan--just knew everything I saw online looked incredible. I ended up asking the guy behind the counter (who I later realized was the owner) whether I should go with the habanero chili dog or the hot habanero pork burger. I've never had a pork burger before, so I was a little hesitant--but I deferred to his recommendation. Absolutely the right call. The pork burger with the habanero sauce was so good. Perfect balance of heat and flavor--not just spicy for the sake of being spicy. And the fresh-cut fries? Exactly what you want them to be: hot, crisp, and clearly made with care. The space itself is a low-key micro pub--casual, relaxed, exactly what you'd expect--but that doesn't make it any less special. The place oozes passionate startup energy. There's a whole shelf of custom hot sauces with creative names, a thoughtfully designed menu, and you can just feel that this is someone's vision brought to life. The owner was out talking to customers, genuinely enthusiastic about what he's building. That kind of energy elevates a place from "good food" to "great experience." Highly recommend. You can tell this is a labor of love--and it shows in every detail

I had a delightfully interesting and very satisfying dinner at Revolutionary Eatery & Brewpub, and…read morehonestly, this place earned its stars through vibes, flexibility, and kindness. I stopped in on a chilly, windy January Friday around 5:30pm and immediately felt at home. There were maybe five people total inside--three at the bar and one couple in the dining room. It was quiet, no too-bright lights, and warm. Cozy. Calm. Very much my vibe. I was handed a menu, told I could sit anywhere, and instructed to head to the order station when I was ready. As I perused the menu, I found myself in a familiar internal conflict: I really wanted the Smoked Beef Tri Tip & Burrata sandwich, but I also really wanted a smash burger instead of sliced beef. So naturally, I decided to test the limits of the universe. I gathered my courage, went to the order station, and told the man taking my order that I appreciated him entertaining what I was about to say because I was trying to break reality just a little. Then I asked: "Can I get the Smoked Beef Tri Tip & Burrata...without the tri tip...and with a smash burger instead?" Without missing a beat, he replied, "Well, I have to tell you--we're actually out of the tri tip, so...sure! We're going to confuse the guy in the kitchen, but let's do it." A million out of ten stars! Total for this beautiful nonsense: $16. I upgraded my fries to black truffle fries for $2 (as one does) and added a Diet Coke for $2.75. With tip, my total came to $25--very reasonable for the experience I was about to have. I returned to my seat and soaked in the atmosphere. A few minutes later, Order Station Man reappeared to let me know they were out of the bacon jam sauce that was supposed to go on my sandwich--but offered to whip up something similar if that was okay. YES. Always yes. Thank you for offering a solution instead of a shrug. This is a huge win in my book! While I waited, more folks filtered in and joined the couple seated near me. They clearly knew each other, and after a bit of chatting, someone called the group to order and they all introduced themselves. That's when I realized I had unknowingly scored dinner-and-a-show: a Dungeons & Dragons meetup. I ate my burger while listening to character introductions. Zero complaints. And the food? Exactly what I hoped for. The smash burger was a perfect, smaller patty--ideal size for me--loaded with creamy burrata on a fluffy roll. I quickly finished the entire thing, which is the highest compliment I can give. Midway through my meal, Order Station Man appeared again--this time holding a bowl of black truffle fries--and apologized for initially sending regular fries. I hadn't even noticed (I was focused on the smashburger spectacular!) or said a word, but he fixed it anyway. And I'm so glad he did because these truffle fries were ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Crispy, flavorful, and officially added to my "I need fries from this place" list. Despite a few wrinkles (which were all handled beautifully), this was a genuinely great experience. Friendly staff, flexible kitchen, cozy atmosphere, and food that delivered. Highly recommend. Parking could be tricky at peak times, but I parked across the street in the old bank lot without issue. Revolutionary Eatery & Brewpub understands hospitality--and apparently also understands my very specific sandwich dreams.

I contacted Central Penn hops to see if the were selling hop rhizomes. They were extremely helpful…read moreand fast. Can't wait till these cascade plants are huge. Thanks

We enjoyed the wine flights (& a cupcake)! Loved sampling 4 different wines. The staff was very…read morefriendly. They had a large variety of wines to choose from. And the view was AMAZING!

serious price hike on their wines over the last few month. It's a real turn off, I mean, every…read moretime you turn around someone else is raising their prices and they can't blame the economy or inflation Anymore!