This brewing company is a great place to enjoying refreshing, delicious beers in a nice setting. I love visiting the Erie Canal area in Penfield, NY, and on my recent visit, I checked out this cool establishment for the first time. Lock 32 serves a nice variety of craft beer from local breweries which can be enjoyed while sitting in or near the bar area or outside on the patio, if you order from their outside pouring station. They do not allow beer ordered inside to be taken outside as they serve in beer glass while outside they use plastic cups. I received good service on my visit. Their beer listing on the menu had the variety that I was looking for to get a flight. I enjoy beer flights (wherever available as long as the place has a good variety of beers). If you look at one of my photos of 'The Brews' (menu) for reference, I ordered their #5 (Yankee Leaper), #6 (Berm Side), #7 (Leap 'n Lime), and #9 (No Wake). They were all good in taste and to my liking. My most favorites were the Yankee Leaper and No Wake. The beer flight was reasonably priced. The atmosphere was nice. People were chill and friendly. They had some snacks available for purchase but I think you could bring some food from outside to enjoy with your beer (I saw someone with a box of pizza). I would highly recommend checking out Lock 32 if you happen to be in Erie Canal/ Penfield area. It's enjoyable and relaxing to be there while soaking in nice views (especially during warm weather months). read more

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The beer here is amazing! Especially the mule fuel! The service is impeccable! And the vibe is super cool!!! read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - The mule fuel! - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

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Great beer - all IPAs are outstanding! Great vibe - like your neighborhood bar! ... think cheers - great live music!! Limited snacks but great beer and wine offerings read more

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Simply the best locations possible beside the Erie Canal. Wonderful outdoor seating and inside isn't bad. Just beer, but you can order from neighbors. Beer was good, especially on a sunny day. Dogs are welcome. Parking is really horrible in this area, recommend walking if you can. read more

Stopped into Lock 32 right as they were opening this past Friday and am SO impressed by their set up, menu of offerings, and innovation during this time. We didn't end up sitting and staying since my fam was super hungry and needed eats, but we DID leave with crowlers to take with us. I went with the Orange Hefeweizen and a PB porter! My partner downed the first with enthusiasm, I tried ~half a pint and was wowed. This is my fave kind of spring/summer beer. Light, fruity, and easy to drink. Their setup is the absolute best, and I hear they have big plans for going further with their outdoor dining, coming this spring! They currently have outdoor fire pits in the parking lots with seating all around, that parties were utilizing on a beautiful-ish Feb day. There's no real food offerings, but Simply Crepes, Label 7, and a few other Schoen Place eateries will all deliver directly into the store. I believe Casey said eats from restaurants can also be brought in. I cannot wait to return over the summer and enjoy brews in their expanded outdoor space! read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - a can of orange juice - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Location is great, right on the canal in Schoen Place. Parking available in a nearby lot. The brewery itself is small, but plenty of seating scattered throughout. We grabbed a table by the large open windows facing the canal path... great people watching spot! I went with the Goldie Lock- refreshing summer ale 4.9%. Also tried their Flower city IPA... really good at 6.3% Live music and free popcorn...bonus! Really like the atmosphere here, nice cool breeze coming in. Overall the beer was good and a nice place to go when out by the canal. read more

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Nice little brewery located on the Erie Canal. Plenty of outdoor seating along the canal walkway with a nice view of the canal. There is plenty of sitting area inside as well and there is even seating along the windows which are like garage doors that open up which is nice. There is a moderate side bar inside and there is a small stand outside where people can get beer and wine. They have just chips and stuff for snacks but you can bring your own food. They are dog friendly! As far as the beer, we didn't care much for it but everyone's pallet is different when it comes to beer. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Outdoor seating area - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Lock 32 is a great location on the canal. It's small, but they open up the windows, so if you're lucky enough to get a table or sit at the bar at that end of the building you get a nice view and breeze. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but they have 1911 Cider and a decent wine selection. Prices are fairly reasonable. Great place for people watching :) read more

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Looking for a good local brewery around Rochester, Lock 32 popped up towards the top on Yelp. All-in-all, I had a great experience! My friend and I arrived a little after 2pm and managed to find a public parking spot in the way back. The brewery itself is located right on the Erie Canal and is nestled into this neat area of shops and restaurants. We actually walked around for a bit just to see what there was around and to walk off a bit of our garbage plates from lunch. haha The only inconvenience was that we had to grab a mask to go inside, no matter if we were vaccinated, but once we were seated, we were able to take them off. The inside of the brewery itself is small with a big bar area in the center and tables/chairs nearby. There were people sitting outside with beer near a gazebo, so there was seating outside too, but we wanted to be warm so we opted to sit inside. There was only one bartender working, but my friend and I were the only people inside so no issues with service. She was very nice, attentive, and great conversation! The beer list is on the smaller side but they had something for everyone. For my beer, I went with the Yankee Leaper (Blonde Ale). I was impressed with how much flavor there was with how light the alcohol content was, very enjoyable! Overall, I really liked Lock 32. It had a cool, low-key vibe with friendly staff and tasty beer. I can see myself coming back here again with a few friends and just spending an hour or two here sipping beers and watching life along the Erie Canal. read more

Fantastic brewery! They're dog-friendly and welcome everyone like they're regulars. Great beer- great ambiance. read more

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Lock32 has the perfect location right on the canal! Since COVID began, they've taken over the parking lot next door to create an outdoor seating area with tables so that people can properly be seated for their drinks. In following the new Cuomo rules, they offer a $1.50 pretzel hotdog (which was actually delicious), or you can order food from one of the surrounding restaurants. Due to COVID, they weren't offering flights, but they were able to do half pours so that you could try more variety without getting full beers. The beer was good - there was about 8 on tap. Nothing too standout. I would recommend this place for a weekday afternoon, as the seating inside and outside is limited and I'm sure they fill up quickly on the weekends. read more

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Delicious sour and they played Noah Kahan entire discography while I was there, will be back for sure!!

If you would like a custom crafted beer and a large artisan handmade pretzel with large windows overlooking the beautiful Erie Canal at Schoen Place visit Lock 32. Schoen Place restaurants will delivery food to your table at Lock 32 Brewing Company so nice! Schoen Place is a canal landing and shopping area located on the North side of the Erie Canal in Pittsford. It is home to several restaurants, a variety of retail stores read more

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Stopped in here for a quick drink before our boat tour, and had a nice time! The beer was yummy (I recommend the No Wake sour), the atmosphere was nice and the employees were really nice, friendly and helpful! Definitely worth a stop in! read more

The weather was absolutely gorgeous and everyone was out on the canal today! The windows were wide open and it was lovely. Apparently everyone had the same idea to stop in for drinks, it was packed in here. They were all out of cider My drink order was misheard and I ended up paying for drinks I didn't want. Pretty bummed out today. (I did meet the best black lab) Dog friendly is always a plus. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Grapefruit citrus pale ale - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Excellent brewery with fun atmosphere and Friendly service. My brother in law recommended this place to me while I was visiting and me and my girls loved it. Excellent beer choices and a fun staff. My girls loved hearing about the canal I grew up on, over their delicious IPA. read more

Great spot to come in for a beer! I would come here again but in the warmer months to sit out by the water. There's a good amount of seating inside, pet friendly! Flights are 4 pours and they are decent sized. They offer food that you can order from Label 7 which is a restaurant just across from them. Parking is dicey at Schoen Place because there are so many different businesses, so I would say be mindful of what time of day you come. Lots and lots of people walking around and cars looking for spots. Beers were really good, and the bartender said if there was an extra one we wanted to try to just ask (love when they do that). There's also TVs in the bar area. Clean bathrooms, and there was an upstairs I'm guessing for events. If you've never been before, stop in and check out some of the other shops/restaurants in the Schoen place area.It really is a cool place we have here in Rochester read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Flight, and everyone on their phones - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

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The noise level here is honestly my biggest complaint. They have sound panels to minimize the impact, but it's still so loud that you can definitely be misunderstood at the bar (something that happened to my friend today). The beers are good, they're both dog and family friendly, and there's free popcorn, but it's not a place I seek out due to their constant level of busy (if it's nice out, it's a struggle to get a table). They have a 1911 cider on tap and wines available for the not-beer crowd, but on a Sunday afternoon they were out of cider. My friend and I (remarkably) agreed on the grapefruit pale ale (super easy to drink and well-balanced), but also $7 each. Great for a snack (also free pizza on Thursdays!) and a drink if you're in the neighborhood (especially if already on the canal path), but I wouldn't go out of your way. read more

Beer with a view. Great brewery in a great location. Visiting the Rochester area or a local this is perfect spot to grab a beer along the canal. Indoor/outdoor atmosphere when the weather cooperates. Sit along the open windows and enjoy the beautiful scenery with an IPA, Stout, Cider, or other styles of beer. They have fresh popcorn and occasionally pizza, there are nearby restaurants. Dog and kid friendly. read more

A lovely cute cozy place right on the canal on Schoen Place in Pittsford. We were just walking by the canal and were drawn towards this place because the band was playing a delightful country music. Once you step inside, you will see that it is a lot smaller than what it looks from the outside. It is actually a very happy place with huge windows facing the canal. The not-so-sober Patrons were sitting right by the window and clapping haphazardly for oncoming pedestrians! I guess you have to have one too many drinks to do that, but the ambiance was really fun, the drinks were good! I didn't see any free popcorn on the premises, but still had a great time. read more

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We popped in on a snowy March evening after dining nearby. The place was hopping with a live band and there was not a place to sit. Tried the Niagara lager which was from a guest brewery and it was good. Cannot wait until warmer weather when they will have their wheat beer and the canal is open. Fun place in a good location. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Beer and live music and a full crowd. Thumbs up! - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Excellent location on the canal in schoen place near bike/walking paths, restaurants and a few shops. Decor is very nice with wood styling and an open air side facing the canal path. Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. No food other than free popcorn but you can order from nearby restaurants using a limited menu. Great selection of their own and a few other local beers. I would recommend the 2x IPA, you'll never know it's 8% abv because it's so smooth and delicious. Keuka brewing's stout was also great. There is craft root beer if you're not a drinker and you've been dragged along ;) I hear they're not open particularly late but great for a day beer while relaxing in the heat by the water read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Canal side entrance is open air - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Go here. It's pretty awesome. The location is sweet - right on the canal. Unfortunately due to rules and regulations, they aren't allowed to put tables outside for al fresco seating, but when the doors are open and the sunlight and warm air are streaming in, it's REALLY lovely. Three friends joined their talents to create Lock 32. The Flower City IPA was the best thing I tried there, for sure. At 6.5%, it had a wonderful hoppy bite but was also well-balanced and wasn't overwhleming. They do tasting flights at reasonable prices and the bar is a gorgeous hand-crafted block of natural wood. They serve wines by the glass and also have OTHER local craft beers on draft from Naked Dove and Climbing Bines. This really impressed me because it speaks to the emphasis on community and collegiality of Lock 32. There's free popcorn, a cute Americana-vintage feel inside, and a moderate number of high tables and chairs to share some drinks with friends. There's also two flat screen TVs by the bar. Will be perfect for a few of the daytime World Cup games once the tournament starts. I can't think of anything nicer than watching football next to the pastoral Erie Canal and feeling of fresh, fresh air. You can bring your own food from outside and Coal Tower delivers. Head here this summer! read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - View of the canal from inside - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

this place located on the canal is so nice to be at especially in the summer or spring time. enjoying the water/boats, people watching, beer and good atmosphere. the place is small/good size but enough seating at the bar and tables. there is also an upstairs but i havent gone, just stayed at the bar. the windows/doors slide open so you can enjoy the outdoors. they have tvs to enjoy sports if need be. and of course the beer is nice. i got a flight and shared it for a decent price. they have a ton to taste from but to also grab a few full glasses. i would go here again at any time i want good tasting beer. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Flights with hotsauce popcorn - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

A small venue and it seems often to be busy. When you want a local craft beer, these guys do a great job. They typically offer a few of their own and then a few other selections from the region. Flights and growlers are available. It would seem that they sometimes have hot pretzels; I haven't been here for them yet. I think the location makes this place as popular as it is though. The canal view is wonderful. If the weather is nice and the windows are open it's a peaceful view. It's a welcome stop on Schoen place. Apparently some of the local restaurants will deliver here. That could be fun to try. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Overlooking the canal from inside L32. Can't beat it in nice weather - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Stopped here recently with my family, as my mom had heard they acquired the space next door. Indeed they have - and it's been an excellent improvement in space! The bar now serves all 360 degrees of space, and there are nice TVs and areas to sit in the new space. And of course, the beer is great! read more

Great beer, great location on the canal. Go when the weather is nice and sit by the open garage door windows

Lock 32 has the perfect spot right on the canal path, as a bicycling fan I love to roll down the path from the city and have a beer when I reach Pittsford. We stopped in on a Sunday to grab a beer before the movies and check out the newly expanded bar space. Lock 32 took over the adjacent game store by knocking through the walls and doubling the bar space. The new bar wraps around the whole room with a few tables on either side, entry doors on three sides and the large sliding glass doors along the canal that have been here all along- this is the spot on a sunny summer day! The beer at Lock 32 is solid across the board. They have a well balanced mix of your standard styles, we had a sampler and a pint with all five of the IPA's. I've had some of the other flavors before. My top choice for this visit was the Vermont Style IPA which not only had a big hop flavor, but it also gives a shout out to beer's current hottest State. There is no food at Lock 32 but you can order from one of the four nearby restaurants and eat in the bar, or enjoy some free popcorn. I was very impressed by the updates to the space and the doubled number of taps. Lock 32 is definitely ready to handle a crowd! read more

Live music can be a little overwhelming in the small space. Popcorn is offered and you can order from local eateries. Their beer selection appears to be ever expanding. I've never visited on a warm spring or summer day but I bet it's a mad house. read more

Such a fantastic place to check out in the summer or winter! I went here on a Friday evening for a quick drink with a friend. They're doubled the size since the last time I was here, and they even have some live music depending on the day. It's a beautiful spot right next to the canal. Staff was warm and friendly and the beer selection was great. I really liked the free popcorn they have - the perfect snack to munch on while sipping a great beer. They also sell their beers at Wegmans! read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Great place! - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

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Great location on the canal. The big window is nice during summer nights. Most of the bar tenders are great with the exception of one guy who seems to target the classy customers. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - This is the bartender. - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Known for their prime location overlooking the canal, Lock 32 isn't actually a brewery, as all of their beer is contracted to be brewed by other companies, such as CB Craft Brewers in Honeoye Falls. They offer a limited selection of their branded beers and free popcorn, but not much else. It's worth stopping in for a beer, if you're in the area. read more

I really enjoy coming here for a flight during the warmer months as they have a huge open floor to ceiling wall overlooking the canal. The beers themselves are pretty good but nothing that blew me away. You can order food from a few restaurants in the area to be delivered but there is no food except popcorn on premise. You can't beat the view and overall chill vibe at lock 32. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Beer flight and popcorn - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

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A cute little place that fits right where it is!! The brewery is quite small but quaint. The bartender was very kind and patient with those of us who have no idea what we like. He had great suggestions. They had a good handful of options for us to try. I wound up just getting a 1911 but my family all picked different options that were well executed. They had a band going so you can hear some beats while enjoying a drink and watching the views. Also, there is popcorn and you can't go wrong with a free munchie while drinking. I would highly suggest coming here for a drink of you are walking the canal. read more

Has a solid beer lineup at each visit, and I am a big fan of their porter. A lot of local places try and get too crafty with beer flavors and undertones- Lock 32 plays by the rules matching profile to taste, which equals good beer. AND they have popcorn. Done deal. Good view out onto the canal. It can get VERY loud with live music, can not even talk. Other than that, perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon. read more

It was hard for me to decide between 4 and 5 stars - alas, I arrived at 4 as I don't think it hits the high standards of a five star rating. That said, this place offers a great place to grab some quality beer with a nice variety to choose from. The bartender/owner is extremely nice - he is always welcoming and provides you with a good review of the beer selection. This place excels at simplicity - which I think is great and it fits in well with the other establishments in the village. The free popcorn is a nice addition and if you are hungry, they have some menus from local places. (I.e. coal tower). This is a quality location in the summertime as they have an exposed area facing the canal - very nice view of the water and people watching. Overall - if you are seeking some quality beer and enjoy some variety (beer is on a rotation schedule), this is a great choice. read more

This was our first time at Lock 32. It is right on the canal and has a laid back atmosphere. We had a flight and a couple bowls of popcorn. Beer is made off-site and pretty good. The bartender was informative and friendly. I would recommend trying it out. read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - Flight and Popcorn - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

Living in Torrance, CA, I am so fortunate to have many local breweries to visit. However, on visiting Rochester for a graduation, finding this small brewery, is a refreshing find. A beautiful location, next to the Erie canal, with some very, very good beers. one for the list, if I ever do come back to Rochester again.ndly The bartender was called Mark.......good, friendly service topped of the whole experience. read more

What a gem of a place. Right on the canal where you can watch the bikers, the strollers, the dog walkers and the pigeon feeders. Parking could be a problem as it is squeezed in with a number of other retail stores and the traffic is always circling. I had the Flower City IPA which was wonderful. They have a bar a number of tables and some benches at the window. I think the window benches could us a rail or somewhere to set your beer as you look out over the canal. I will certainly return if ever in Pittsford again. read more

What an adorable brewery. Right on the water and in a tiny/cozy space. Bartender was very pleasant and helpful with our questions about the beer. Help yourself to some popcorn! Not sure if they have a kitchen but they certainly have a food menu, everything looked a little too pricey for what it was so we skipped the meals this time. All of the beers were okay, nothing outstanding but I'm happy to support a small brewery that is on the right track. Would love to visit in the summer to sit outside by the water! read more

Lock 32 Brewing Company - This menu was aesthetically pleasing - Breweries Near Me - Pittsford, New York

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