A friend of mine posted that she and her husband were here. I was kinda shocked. I thought I was keeping up with the beer scene in San Antonio a whole lot better. For a brewery to sneak into my part of town without me knowing was a wake up call. I need to Google "breweries near me" more often when I am at home, and not just when I am on the road. Anyway, I got here as soon as I could. I had my youngest son with me. He was a bit under the weather and passed on the beer. He had an espresso instead. I don't really think he knew what he was ordering when he did it. I asked him and all he said was, "It's coffee and I like coffee!" I on the other hand was there for the beer. I got a flight with all four of the beers they had on tap. I liked the branded glasses on the flight. The board they were on was a cool arrow shape that military buffs could probably name. Me, not so much. The first two beers were Pineland Oppression and Quiet Professional, both IPAs. I liked them, but I am really looking for a juicy IPA these days. They were both pretty lite. The third beer was Snake Eater, a Cascadian black IPA. It was nice. The last one was G Chief. It was a cherrywood Porter. I really liked it. It had a nice rich smokey taste with a tiny bit of a coffee undertone. I wouldn't call it a coffee porter though. After tasting all four, I was left with a desire to try more from this brewery in the future. We were there for lunch. N2S had the bratwurst on a pretzel bun. He said it was good, but commented that the stone ground mustard outplayed all the other flavors. The part that he left the mustard off had more bratwurst flavor. I had the bacon jam ham and cheese panini. I really liked it. It was crispy and the jam gave it just enough sweetness to really complete the flavor scheme. Now, I need to point out something I did not like. The sandwiches come with chips like Ruffles. I'm not sure of the brand. But, the ones on my plate were those little ones mixed with pieces you get from the bottom of the bag. I would recommend that Longtab replace them with kettle chips. They are more robust, would stand up to the sandwich flavors better, and most importantly, won't get broken as badly. Nobody wants to eat the bottom of the bag with a paid for meal. I like the way this place is set up. The bar area is nicely done. They have room for many more taps as they grow their operation. Having the tables and the brewing equipment in the same room always appeals to me. Okay... I only gave Longtab four stars. Once they get some more of their beers brewed and on tap, I will boost it to a five. I expect to be coming back here a lot in the future. I really need to try that roast beef Reuben panini! read more

Longtab Brewing - Bacon jam ham and cheese panini - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Definitely worth a try. Seems to have a great story and of course military folks love it, of which we are. Bought the bier, bought the coffee ... bought the shirt :-) read more

I like it. Good craft brew. Good attentive servers. Good finger foods. The location though is industrial, but safe. It is a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for. Personally, I like the photos on the wall of soldiers and veterans. Next time I have military friends in town, I'm taking them here. read more

Longtab Brewing - Shrimp n grits and pulled pork deliciousness! - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is an extraordinary place with a welcoming environment! Everything from their great service to delicious food. That's not even mentioning their handcrafted beer which was excellent. I would recommend this place time and time again, not to mention it's Veteran owned which is a big plus for me as a Veteran. read more

Longtab Brewing - Panzer Kaserne - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Longtab Brewery is a welcomed addition to this area of San Antonio's culinary scene, they have excellent micro brewed beer crafted in house, and only beer crafted in their house, beer lover or not you have to appreciate the love they show to it. All in all this is an excellent place to hang and grab a couple of beers, with excellent snacks and sandwiches once that buzzed hunger monster strikes. I will say though not to treat this as a gastro pub, their focus is much more on the beer and less on the food. Not to say the food isn't good, my grilled ham and cheese was excellent! But It was simple, most people could've made it at home in about ten min. That's not a jab to the restaurant, it's simple and makes sense and I enjoyed it thoroughly! My dad had the brat and same theme, it's was very good but very simple, just something to tie you over with your brews. As far as negatives I did notice a few things but honestly they're more of observations. I would say a appreciate the small fresh menu but it's a little overly simple for my taste, at the very least give an option for fries as opposed to chips or some kinda interesting sides! Maybe some German themed beers ones to compliment the beer types even and entrées. A couple more menu items sure would be nice, especially something that wasn't hand held, I think that would really get them closer to a 5 start spot. Also pricing for the portion size I would say price if is flirting the line of being high, beer seems to be pretty average cost wise. Also service wasn't bad or anything but it was very laid back, almost a little too laid back if you know what I mean. And as much as I love the view of the awesome brewery vats and equipment without a glass dividing wall like most places similar to this place have, you get all those strong smells associated with it, it could be a little off-putting for some but not unbearable. All in all a great place to hangout and grab a few beers and maybe a snack or two, it's nice to see more places like this making their way to SA and sticking to their guns, this is not your sub par bar or ice house by far. read more

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My hubby ordered the blonde beer and didn't like it too much.. it tasted more like a Hefeweizen/bubble gum flavor than a blonde. I ordered the Marzen and it was delish. Wished the place offered flights like most facilities (I saw previous reviews of customers ordering flights, but our waitress said they don't offer them -- so not sure what's correct?); particularly, if you've never had their beers before and don't know what you like/dislike. We actually came for dinner and ended up eating elsewhere because they were out of pork belly, which is what we came for (and the beer). I wouldn't come back for the sheer fact that we can't do a flight and they have a very limited dinner menu. Side note: saw the picture on your Yelp page of the pulled pork on challah, but it wasn't on your menu. read more

Walked in and walked towards the bar to sit down and a lady said to grab some menus from the front and seat myself. Messina Cabernet Sauvignon was great but overall the vibe was off in here. No hazy IPAs here. I'll have to check them out again some time. read more

Longtab Brewing - Menu - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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What started out as a Yelp search for pizza ended up bringing me to a new brew pub in my own backyard. Who woulda thunk! I was pleasantly surprised to find this place opened up in my old stomping grounds and I was none the wiser, shame on me. So, here I go to check it out and soon find Longtab in a commercial business park that I have driven by hundreds of times before. As I walk up, you'll notice the outside is painted in Army green and this is for a purpose. Come to find, this establishment is owned and operated by former Special Forces members and Green Berets. To all, thank you for your service! Upon entry, I was greeted with a friendly, "hello and you can sit wherever you like". The inside is super clean and neat. There is a front area with tables and a separate back area with sofa and more tables. After looking the menu over, I start of with the pulled pork sandwich and the Stilleto. The Stilleto is a Belgian brown that is dark but not super heavy and had notes of coffee and chocolate. Good bold taste. Next, the pulled pork sandwich came out and I was ready to sink my teeth into this bad boy. The meat was super tender, juicy and season well. The challah bread was soft and soaked up all the juicy goodness from the meat. The side of black pepper kettle chips paired well with the sandwich and completed the meal. I asked one of the managers about there selection of beers and he told me that they do rotate the offerings and will have seasonal offerings as they become available so I'll be sure to keep up to date on that. Overall, I really like this place and the fact it is so close to me and that it support those that have supported us makes me definitely want to come back. read more

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I haven't written a review in awhile. It's dusty in here. Anyway, so I didn't expect to find a really good Cubano sammich in a military themed brewery during Oktoberfest season...but damn! The grilled cubano was fucking faboo! My wife got the schnitzel and käsespätzle and oh my Jesus....I hope they consider this as a permanent menu item in the future. Better than that one place downtown that also has good schnitzel... The beer here is always phenom. This day we tried the Bearded Bastard because IPAs are for the seasoned beer aficionados. I've been underwhelmed by local IPAs lately (no hate, just meh), but that bearded bastard tasted delicious! (Wait...that sounded different in my head). Keep it up Longtab! read more

This place is great. Awesome beer, food and atmosphere. They have great coffee as well. And they're dog friendly! Only thing that I could complain about is there is no Air conditioning. read more

I've visited 3x in the last 8 months and the customer service is nonexistent. I feel like Im bothering the bartender for service. I don't like when places don't automatically give you an itemized receipt. On 6/17, the tab seemed high, so after annoying the server for asking for an itemized receipt, I was definitely overcharged. The food is hit or miss. Last visit, I got avocado toast with country potatoes. The thick toast was rock hard, I couldn't bite through it, so I just ate the avocado. The potatoes were awful; burnt 1/4 cup of what looked like diced burnt onions. I will never go back read more

Mother's Day lunch and beer was amazing as always.. best brewery in San Antonio Texas.... read more

Longtab Brewing - French toast - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I cannot believe I waited so long to try this place. They have a wide selection of Belgian beers and the corresponding glassware. The beers are great! I had the Devil's Brigade and I have found a new favorite. The food is also delicious and don't forget about their coffee. The staff is very courteous and very helpful, they even ground my coffee. I love this place! read more

Longtab Brewing - Cubano sandwich with Devil's Brigade beer - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

1st time here and it DEFINITELY won't be our last. The attention to the making of each beer is obvious to the pallet. Nick, the manager, was hospitable and very knowledgeable of both the food, beer, coffee AND wine!!! Read that again!!!! Yes. Coffee is from WA state and is very smooth. Guatemalan single origin is amazing!!!!!Wine selection is all TX.....GSM is the perfect choice!!!!! The food is flavorful and addicting!! Pork nachos were soooo delicious. And we wanted to order a pretzel and a sandwich but were more focused on the beer!! Bathroom was clean AND had an awesome speaker to enjoy tunes as you go!!! Veteran owned from SA!!!! This is an amazing establishment with regulars that make you feel at home. Staff is so friendly and kind. Oh and they have weekend specials!!! Will have to do another post for that!!! Your next date or new place experience IS HERE!!! See you here soon!!! read more

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This was a super cool brewery just off of 410 in the northwest side of San Antonio. Not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical pulling up to the outside of a (seemingly unmarked - it actually is though) warehouse, but all doubts were shoved aside once inside the building! The brewery is veteran owned, and it definitely shows by the patriotism and military decor on the inside. All staff was very friendly and helpful when it came to seating, ordering, and checking out! In our experience, Long Tab could definitely be spot to spend several hours drinking amazing craft beers, or is a good spot for a timely german-cuisined dinner! The food was also absolutely AMAZING (definitely get the Bavarian Pretzel)! All good things to say about this place!! read more

Longtab Brewing - Giant Bavarian Pretzel Appetizer - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Longtab continues to deliver high end brews. They regularly produce new beers and rotate taps to keep things fresh. I've tried just about every beer they've made thus far and I can confidently say I have yet to be disappointed. You really can't go wrong with anything they have. Glad to see they brought back the snake eater and the cinnamon sugar pretzel is the best! read more

Longtab Brewing - Snake Eater Black Rye - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is a hidden gem. The staff is friendly and welcoming. If you're new here, ask for samples of beer. They offer a great selection of craft beers, always rotating. Their pours are served perfectly cold. Their food is absolutely delicious! It's a bit pricey, tho. The ambiance is chilled and casual. They have great background music selection! It's definitely worth coming here. Come check them out for yourself!! read more

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Nice, authentic, military-oriented place. Good, interesting food, ambience. Good service. Easy to get to. Beverages for non-beer drinkers. read more

Great beer, delicious food, friendly staff. I've tried Longtab before through curbside but decided it was time to visit in person. It's located just off Bandera and was fairly easy to get to with plenty of parking spaces. While the outside appears industrial, the inside is inviting with plenty of tables and comfortable couches. The staff are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. I decided on the Breacherbier, a bright and delicious wit beer, and the turkey and avocado panini. Having not tried their food before, I was pleasantly surprised that the sandwich was just as yummy as their pours, with a hint of chipotle Mayo and arugula. The staff were also happy to accommodate our request for splitting a half pour which was greatly appreciated. I can't wait to return to try some of their espresso and heck maybe one of their yoga events as well! read more

Longtab Brewing - Breacherbier - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Beer, food, atmosphere.. one of my favorite places!! Service is amazing. If you haven't went then stop debating and check it out. That Cubano sandwich though!!!! :) read more

Longtab Brewing - Beer - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Longtab does beer, food, and coffee better than ANY brewery I've ever been to. Their involvement in the community and recognition and generosity towards the legacy of the military and green berets is second to none. There isn't a bad item on the menu and the place is spotless. Highly recommend. read more

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Talk about unexpected find... this place was the best discovery ever! We went for something close by not expecting much since location wise it is not the SA hot spot. We were so happy we went. All I know is I don't want too many people to find it because we love going when it's not too busy because their servers have time to hang out and give insight to the food and beers. So far we have not found anything we do not like about Longtab Brewing Co. What will keep taking us back is the Loaded Bavarian Pretzel and the cool playlist. As for wine I am in awe of their Admiral Nimitz Foundation Admiral's Reserve (Dessert). Also they are a coffee house and I've yet to try one but I will be soon. read more

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Being a veteran, it's always good to see places support the troops, but it doesn't stop there. The food has NEVER failed to impress. The beer is always good. I'm an IPA drinker so the options are usually slim for me, but I also recognize that isn't necessarily their style and am happy to adjust accordingly. It is really a great place. Check it out! read more

Longtab Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place has very nice ambience, and they've renovated since they first opened. The beer is fantastic. We got the pork nachos. The pork was delicious, but the chips were stale and dry, unmitigated by the very minimal cheese they top it with. We asked for more cheese and they brought another tiny cup to cover the sad, dry layer of stale chips at the bottom. They charged us three dollars for the extra cup of cheese. The beers were also more expensive on the receipt than they were on the menu. The staff was superficially friendly but undermanned and clearly counting down the hours until closing. You can find their beer on tap at more convivial locations, such as the Hoppy Monk. Maybe we'll try Longtab in another year or so in case things improve. Based on other reviews, it's very hit and miss. Our visit was a miss. read more

I really liked it. We ordered two of your sandwiches and they were really good. The beer was really good too. The waitress was nice all the time. Something that's a little bit of a con for me but could be kind of neat for somebody else is that you go get your own water. I loved the ambience, but it may not be for everybody since it is Military special operations decor. They have an area that looks like a living room with couches and TV and everything. I thought that was pretty cool. The bathroom was clean. They also have card games so you can wait for your food having fun with your company instead of on your phones. They sell merch, which looked nice. They even had their own Fiesta medal. I would definitely go back. read more

What a pleasant surprise....being a fan of local craft breweries, we finally made it over to this place (okay, for the second time) and were not disappointed either time. The beers are a great selection of light to dark beers - big positive - and all were served at the right cold temperature, in a good mug and by friendly staff. And I learned what Longtab meant. My only wish is that they had a better outdoor area.... read more

Longtab Brewing - Nasty Nick stout. - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was absolutely amazing! Me and my wife wanted to try something new in the area and this was just perfect. Drinks are superb! We will definitely be back! Service was also good. Love it read more

A great place to go for Homemade Brews and Good Quality Food. Staff is always great. A veteran owned small business read more

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This is my go-to! I don't go out too much during covid to stay safe but these guys are on it. Clean, spaced out, and for people that dont like masks, they have outdoor seating. The beers are on point and amazing food! Check them out!! read more

We've been trying for the last 2 or so years to visit these guys when in San Antonio. The two previous try's they were closed, Covid.. I'm so glad we tried again. Man was this place worth the wait!! The beer was absolutely fantastic and the food was as well. The only problem I have with this place is that it's too far from Pittsburgh! Thanks to everyone at Longtab brewing for a great time! read more

Longtab Brewing - Grilled ham and cheese with jalapeño sauerkraut - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Love the friendly atmosphere. My Dad is a Korean War vet. He likes the military beer. I'm more of a Belgian beer type. Nevertheless both brews are smooth and delish. We enjoy their unique grilled cheese and brats. Always feel welcome there!! read more

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I go here every time I am in San Antonio and I always have a good rime. The food is great and the service is fantastic. They occasionally add in new beers and I have enjoyed each one. Even though it is a brewery, it is family friendly, with board games to entertain the entire family. I will continue to visit Longtab every time I am in San Antonio. read more

Clean, well-run, great craft beer, good ambiance, and a foodie-menu make this place a must visit brew/gastro pub. A foodie-magazine was even there checking out the establishment. Attentive servers, too. They do half-pours of most beers, so you can sample different flavors easily. And their beers are really great--we tried several and all were 4 stars or higher. The decor is updated, modern, and all military-based, so if that's your thing, then this is the place for you. The customers on a Saturday afternoon skewed to middle-age, and were well behaved. Looked to be dog-friendly too. Not the easiest place to get to given it's location, but worth the trip. read more

Pretzel is amazing. Dogs allowed. Good beers. No mixed drinks. No liquor. Beer only. Small, intimate place. Busy. Might wait for a seat depending on when you go. read more

Longtab Brewing - Bar area - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I left some stars off because food is great, atmosphere is nice, beer is good, but staff needs help. One guy with beard was pretty nice, but everyone else is a tad off. I wanted to place an order for another beer while asking for napkins the waiter took off in between request. I wasn't finished with the order he just left mid conversation and never came back. The woman at bar was unwelcoming too. First time here she said we have no seating!! Didn't follow with but I can get you a beer while you wait, or welcome. I know people have bad days, its busy, you have unusual requests, but it's the service industry. We went to bar for another beer after finding a spot, our tab, more napkins and it makes for a bad experience :( we paid 125.00 for four beers, large salad, one pop tart, Cuban sandwich (delicious), and a bratwurst pretzel dog. We originally asked for the pretzel as an appetizer, but they ran out. We probably still paid for that too!! We didn't get a copy of the itemized bill. read more

Longtab Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Special delivery from San Antonio to SoCal just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! Angry Charlie Ale This beer is dedicated to Green Beret SSG AARON BUTLER. Aaron died on August 16, 2017 at the age of 27 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device. Aaron was a natural-born leader. He was a source of strength and inspiration to all those around him and a joy to his family. Aaron was absolutely fearless, selfless, courageous and relentless. The Beer Name: Aaron's nickname was Angry Charlie and he was an IPA fan, so we developed and brewed this IPA in his honor and as a beer we think he would have enjoyed. Angry Charlie comes in at 6.7% ABV and 66 IBUs. Giving Back x2: Most importantly, part of the proceeds from this beer will go to the Green Beret Foundation, which helps injured Green Berets and families of the fallen. Additionally, we brewed this beer with Yakima Chief's Veteran's Blend Hops. Yakima Chief is donating portions of the sale of this hop blend to Wounded Warriors Family Support. read more

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We didn't get to check out inside, curbside service was great. Everyone Working was waving at us in our truck! We got a panini and pizza with to go beers! Food was great, fresh made and good. Beer was great as well. I loved the smoked porter and coffee stout, pale ale was a hit with the wife! I'll be back! Death before dismount! read more

Longtab Brewing - Modified Army Unit Moro. "Find the enemy then pile on" 11th ACR! Allons! - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great beer. Great service. De oppressor liber. We had the charcuterie, the pork belly nachos and the pretzel. Everything was fresh and delicious. Every beer we had was awesome. read more

Longtab Brewing - Pork belly nachos on point. - Brewpubs Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went there for lunch on a Thursday -the place was virtually empty (only 6 patrons). The beer was good. If you want water it is is self-serve from a receptacle near the bar; never encountered that before. The pork belly nachos were a little salty and the chips were very thin and not very crunchy. Bratwurst and shrimp and pasta were good. The place has potential for a great atmosphere. I gave them 4 stars but they're probably closer to 3.5. Will return and try some other menu items. read more

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Excellent beer, coffee, and food. Especially love supporting their background and continued commitment to those who serve.