I think I decided to come here because of the name. After leaving and heading down the road I wish I would have saved my time for a few other breweries we passed. It's essentially a house converted into a little pub and I guess the brewery is in the barn. There's a nice shaded area out front but we headed for the view out back on the small deck. Music was too loud. Beer tender wasn't the friendliest. I had the only dark option, their stout, and it was okay, but nothing special. Maybe the mood was spoiled by all the drunk girls on their bachelorette party, yelling at each other like they were deaf. The place has a lot of potential, but even as you drive up you see junk in the windows and not a very imaginative decor. They need some women with style to help spruce the place up. read more

Cool little micro brewery not far from walkins glen in the finger lakes region. This little brewery has lots of cool brews to choose from. They also swll great growlers and crowlers to go. Overall an awesome place to stop while exploring the wine region! read more

Great people, beer and tamale! A very casual, dog friendly stop with a nice patio and views of Seneca Lake. Great stop for a brew to split up the wineries! read more

Lucky Hare Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Hector, New York

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Stopped in twice week this week at their Hector place while touring the finger lakes. Good beer. Live Action- you know, like Erine the turtle man- didn't disappoint. Real drinkable stuff. Mmm. First day was greeted by two very friendly and helpful girls tending the bar. They went out of her way to let me try what I wanted. Knocked back two Live actions and my partner enjoyed some Hector Wine Company juice. Stopped back day two and tried the falcon punch- got some live action cans to go (great beer). So why the two stars? Well dude tending bar day two could have cared less if I was there or not. To be honest it was awkward. Yeah, I get it, I'm not a local. Not in the "scene". Not up on what ever issue is hot around the area. I'm an outsider. Got it. But give a hoot man. You're in a tourist area. Otherwise- this place is a local hang out. Hope you like f'bombs. Evidentially if you're local to Hector NY, you can't carry on a conversation without at least one F'in this or that per sentence. Let alone listening to stories about pissing the bed. Just saying gang- beer is real good and the view is great. Hell and I drop the f'bomb with the rest of them. But be prepared for a new level with these locals. Beer is 5 stars. Atmosphere at this old house local' is a 1 at best. read more

The gentleman behind the bar was rude to my wife. There wasn't one other person waiting for service and he couldn't answer a simple question about what they had to offer without being a jackass. I really can't recall experiencing an encounter like that. read more

Beer and view was amazing! They had to serve food because of covid which was simple and overpriced but we get that that's not their thing! Tshirts are soft too! I'd definitely stop back if we visit the area again. read more

Updating my review as I have been lucky enough to visit on an almost monthly basis, sometimes even more often. The Lucky Hare may just be the best craft/local brewery in the Finger Lakes. The beer selection is regularly up to eight no matter when visiting and they rotate will such frequency that there is never an old beer. This past weekend weekend they were tapping two or three different beers within a day or two of each other. There is even a weekly beer release schedule to keep up with seasonal tastes. On top of all of that you will not find a friendlier group of people. Owners and brewers Rich and Ian do a fantastic job and can be seen everyday of the week both in the brewing barn or in the tasting room. Most days I happen to have Hanna(h?) and Regan pouring beers and they are both superb. Heck if you play your cards right you might even run into Mr. Buddy (for whom a beer is named). Have I mentioned the food yet? Beer bread with cheese dip, tacos with habanero, buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwiches! I'd rent a room above the tasting room if they'd let me. read more

My wife and I stopped here on our first visit to the Finger Lakes region. I had a flight which I enjoyed the Live Action Mosaic Smash the best and she had a pint of the Ross Ross Baby. We both thought the beers were great. The only downfall was that it was very crowded since it was a nice Friday and people kept walking up the bar and getting served before the line of people behind them. We weren't sure if they were friends or locals, but it happened twice while we were in line. It would have been nice if the bartender directed them into line with the rest of us. read more

Lucky Hare Brewing - Flight and pint on the deck - Brewpubs Near Me - Hector, New York

Nice selection of beers, with a flight option, and a neat design concept. I recommend a stop if you are a fan of hoppy beers. read more

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Loved both the atmosphere and beers here. This house turned brewery makes you feel like you're strolling right into a friends house for a casual beer on the deck. Oh and did I mention the gorgeous view to go along with that? Most importantly, the beers were phenomenal, I especially liked the stout, and Ian, the brewer, was the best! Definitely check out this new place! read more

Lucky Hare Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Hector, New York

The folks at Wagner told us to give this place a try. It's a nice smaller brewery with a couple of tables to sit and enjoy the flight of beer. The beer was delicious and reasonably priced. If you are a beer lover, you shouldn't pass this one by read more

Great beers and offered a sampling of local cider. We came at night, but they have a terrace that would offer great views of the lake!

A must stop while traveling the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. The Milk Milk Stout is phenomenal! Also, their cat is pretty awesome! read more

Lucky Hare Brewing - Flight of Lucky Hare beers - Brewpubs Near Me - Hector, New York

Some of the best beers I have had in a 3 hour radius. Met an owner too which was a plus. Small place but expanding soon. Nice outdoor area and very dog friendly. Top notch. Well done. read more

Wandered in on a Friday night looking for a growler to go. The ambiance is very comfortable and homey and the staff made us feel right at home. Their beer is great as well. I would definitely recommend stopping here for a visit! read more

We stopped by here on a brewery hop after dinner. The beers were delicious.. beautiful views of the lake. Great spot to catch the sunset!! This was my favorite brewery out of all the ones we stopped at on our weekend getaway in Watkins. read more

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Lucky Hare is my favorite micro brewery. Period. I've never had a beer there that didn't have its own unique character. There are three other breweries nearby. Here's my take on the four, which all have solid indoor and outdoor seating options and are dog friendly: Lucky Hare: Best beer. And best beer anywhere. Decent food. Grist Iron: Best Food, especially the pizzas and the Mac and cheese bowls. Decent beer. Dogs have lots of room to run. Two Goats: Best view. Overlooking Seneca Lake at sunset alone is worth the trip. Decent beer and food. Scalehouse: Meh. read more

I feel very confident in stating that the beer here is the absolute best I have ever had, ever. Completely off the beaten path, I never would have thought to come here if it weren't for the stellar recommendations I received from various people throughout my stay on Seneca Lake. I enjoy beer, but rarely do I find myself drinking a glass and craving more. I wanted more and more of each beer I tasted here, I couldn't believe that flavors I was experiencing. Can't recall how much we paid for a flight, I'm thinking $8 and we were given 4 beers. We tried the Falcon Punch IPA, Milk Stout, the Saison and a coffee beer that I cannot recall the name of. The restaurant had just started doing food the very day we came in but we didn't try anything. They pride themselves on using local ingredients in their dishes so I'm sure the menu is superb and I cannot wait to come back and try it out. Back to the beers, holy toledo, delicious. Each flight tasting kept me wanting more and more. I could not get enough of the coffee beer, it was seriously sensational. SO MUCH FLAVOR. The people who work here are cool, friendly and knowledgable about all of their products. The place is small, real small, but quaint, cozy and they have a back deck/grass area. The place is set away from the lake a bit so don't come here expecting breathtaking views. Instead come here and expect some ridiculously creative and delicious beer, good company and a cool atmosphere. read more

Could be easily mistaken for someone's home, but that's what makes this place that much better! A very unpretentious little brewery, that's pet-friendly, and full of what seemed like locals (which says a lot). We walk in around 8pm, knowing that they close within an hour, due to a recommendation from some other people we were talking with at a prior brewery we were at down the street. They mentioned the beers are great and we had to check it out - and so glad we met them and ended up coming here. The bar is tiny, but we were able to snag two seats and hung out there the rest of the night, as the back porch was completely packed. The bartender was extremely nice and chatted with us all night, in addition to the few other people who were coming in and out of the main room. We tried many of their beers, all of which were super tasty. It was getting late and we forgot to order any food, but one of the other guys was more than happy to whip up a grilled cheese and pretzel twists for us, which was extremely nice. I always forget how good of a combo grilled cheese + beer is, and this was no different. This felt like a homey brewery, where you can just sit back, have a beer, and chill. Highly recommend making a pitstop if you're in the area. read more

So if your looking for a decent beer and don't care about where you are then this is the place for you. Order your beer and bag of pretzels then walk to weird barn. When you walk in smells like musty wood and bleach there's a dog walking around begging for food, sit down at a table which was just cleaned with bleach( and smells that way). The girl cleaning even had bleach stains on her sweater, don't sit on the wet stool cause it may bleach your ass. read more

My wife and I stopped here on our winery / brewery crawl around Seneca Lake. This was a great experience. I got a flight and enjoyed every beer. They also have a wonderful deck to sit outside and watch the lake - beautiful. read more

As previous reviewers have said, the beer here is truly phenomenal. My personal favorite is one called the London gentleman, but I've never had a bad beer here. And I don't actually like beer that much. The food is delicious too, although almost everything is made with pork, so if you don't eat pork, eat before you get here. Or drink your meal. read more

Some fine brews here. Unpretentious and tasty. Well worth seeking out when in the Finger Lakes and on the east side of Seneca in Hector, NY

This is a small, new brewing company with a tasting room/bar and a patio with a view of the lake. It looks like a renovated farm house with the first floor turned into the tasting room outfitted with a beautiful hardwood bar. They had about 6 beers to choose from. All of them were exceptional even if I wasn't a fan of the style of beer. It seems as though their primary motive is a genuine passion for brewing rather than just trying to make a few bucks off of wine trail traffic. It's already way better than most other finger lakes area beer and holds its own compared to national craft beer heavy weights in my opinion. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

I tried a flight. I can't really put my finger on it but certainly not my favorite. I felt like the beers were very average. The Falcon Punch is touted as a gold medal winning beer, and it was ok. The other beers listed on the website weren't even on tap. I don't mind the house/bar setting, but having a duck wondering around doesn't seem sanitary...funny yes but is that even legal? read more

Very good beer and nice people. Outdoor area in front for dogs and small humans to exist. Be aware if buying a Crowler an extra 2 dollars is charged for the can they put it in. I've never seen this any other brewery. Still though worth going for the beer and ambiance read more

Great brewery, great beer, great staff.. All thier beers are awesome and they are always coming out with new ones...My favorite is milk milk, but gose is close..Great/ magnificent view.. read more

Awesome beer, cool brewery (converted old farmhouse) and a really cool, super friendly cat that roams around inside and out. Also some great views of Seneca lake. read more

Lucky Hare is a small brewery with a big future. The setting is idyllic, surpassed only by the outstanding quality of the beers. Lucky Hare offers a nice range of beers, from the hoppy Falcon Punch to the sweeter, darker Milk Milk. Although we live 2 hours away, we make Lucky Hare our destination several times a year. I would definitely recommend a stop at Lucky Hare when you're in the area! read more

Beer was good the first visit - Milk Stout on Nitro. Now they no longer make that specific beer and the female bartender was rude when asked about why they no longer make it. Terrible shame, it was a great beer. No need to be rude to customers. A male bartender wouldn't even take a photo for a customer and they weren't busy! We told a bunch of tourists to go there - not any longer! read more

Fantastic brews and food! This place completely exceeded my expectations. My husband and I shared a flight of 8 beers and the combo plate of tacos, a take and beans; it was all top-notch! All of the beers were delicious. The Kolg standard, falcon punch IPA, and live action were my favorites. I am usually a fan of stouts, but theirs was a little dark/ bitter for me. The food was surprisingly authentic. I felt like I was back in Southern California (where I lived for 13 years)! I will definitely visit again and fill my growler next time. read more

Lucky Hare is our favorite brewery in the area. Loved every beer that we tried and came home with a growler filled with milk milk. We went on a Sunday and they had Bills game on. There were high top tables to sit and watch while we drank our flights, and the friendliest cat, Daryl, to sit on my lap too. read more

One of the best breweries on Seneca. Very small tasting room but cozy, with games and great atmosphere. Small bites served as well. All the beer is good, love the falcon punch. read more

I wished we lived closer, we would definitely make this a hang out spot. We didn't order any food but we sampled the beer selection they had and all of them were so amazing. The views there were also to die for. A great place to just relax, any time of the year. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely make a visit. read more

Don't know how good the beer is couldn't get served stood at bar 10 minutes. However the Grist iron has good beer and good and friendly service.Must be if you ride a motorcycle you don't get served at heavenly hare. read more

We have a seasonal cottage in Lodi and I was so excited to see this place driving by, we had to turn around and give it a try. I made a point to stop in a few times over the summer and try a little of everything. The staff is wonderful, the beer is great and the company of Daryl (the brewery kitten) is a big bonus. I'll be making this a regular stop when I'm in the area. read more

I am a wine drinker and I confess...I LOVE the beer at Lucky Hare! Ian makes an amazing Gos that's the perfect summer sipper and low in alchohol so it won't "Gos" straight to your head! From a wine lover to all you beer lovers out there - GO TASTE LUCKY HARE BEER! read more