Four stars because the corner of the bar area was absolutely freezing. Ordered the Paddy, Not Patty - a classic Irish red ale. Really enjoyed it, ordered a 2nd. read more

Magic City Brewing - Paddy & Kitty - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

We had been wanting to try this brewery but hadn't gotten around to it. We saw they were closing so we made a point to stop in. From the looks of the menu (lots of beer sold out), the community came through for them STRONG. I enjoyed the beer I had (can't recall the name) and glad we supported before they closed. Sad since it seemed to be a shock to their loyal customers. read more

Cool vibe. Holiday beer and rice beer were very good. The wings needed cooked more or we should have asked for well done flavor good. Winter salad was very good. Bartender was great! read more

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Sorry to see it go. Not sure why they are closing but it's just another microbrewery that did not make it. Not a lot of lower alcohol beers mostly around 9-10%. I would say try it but won't be around much longer. read more

I've been to Magic City many times over the last few years. It's definitely a fun brewery with a good vibe and great craft beer. They have a little patio on the side for use in the summer. The staff is always friendly and helpful if you need assistance deciding on a beer. One funny thing I noticed on my most recent visit is they have a self serve water tap but it has a Miller Lite tap handle! I've tried many of their beers over the years but they Unholy Grounds is my favorite. It's a sweet blonde ale with a coffee taste. They are big fans of 'The Office' the TV show so every time I've come there is a beer name after a reference related to 'The Office'. I've seen: Prison Mike, Florida Stanley, Dinkin Flika, and Pam Failed Art School. I would love to go there more often if I lived closer - it's definitely one of my favorite breweries in the Akron area. read more

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I was sad when Cult Kitchen left MCB, but their new menu is amazing! We had the gluten free chicken tenders and loaded tots and they were fresh, crunchy, and incredible! Goes without saying that service and drinks were perfect. read more

Magic City Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Not only is the beer good but the new kitchen is excellent too. Service is on point at the bar& tables. Love the low key heavy metal ambiance. Had the fish fry & it was awesome. Huge portions. Fish is cooked perfectly & tots are awesome too. The beer is always awesome read more

Magic City Brewing - Fish fry with tots - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

**I decided to come back and edit this review. I removed two stars because of the bartender, Coco. He was rude, sexist, and transphobic. I won't be going back.** Holy fuck! This is the best damn beer I have had in, like, five years. I have never had a Mexican Lager anywhere else in the US that wasn't a larger brand you can find in grocery stores. Their Pilsner is good AF too. The only problem is that I can't walk home from here! I just moved to Kenmore from Highland Square and had been wanting to try this place. I don't miss Highland Square anymore. But serious question - Have Great Lakes and Rhinegeist been out seated as the best beer in Ohio? read more

Magic City Brewing - Mexican lager on the right Pilsner on the left - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Fun vibes! Great beer! Varied selection! Delicious food! Our bartender was attentive and cheerful, and we found the atmosphere fun and playful. I'd describe the kitschy decor as "death-metal macabre." Definitely unique! Try the spicy chicken sliders and the stouts! read more

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Drinks and food here are amazing the list of beers on draft are extensive and such a wide variety. I haven't had anything bad here yet. The food is a separate entity inside of Magic City called Cult Kitchen. I've had wings and sweet potato fries here and both are amazing. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and will talk about each of the beers and good recommendations. There are also tons of pinball machines and a skiball machine inside that provide plenty of fun. read more

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We popped in during a short road trip from the Columbus area and I have a to say - this beer was delicious and their little food cafe was also surprisingly SO good. I'd for sure come back for more IPAs if we were in town. Side note - bonus points for not giving us the stink eye for bringing our kiddo with us. read more

Here for the Summit Brew Path. It's hot mess pandemic 2020 so my time at Magic City was brief, but right away I liked the place. They have a funny "no mask no beer for you" sign on the front door. Personable female bartenders that know their beer and know about other local breweries. I hate it when bar staff only sells beer and can't tell speak about it. I enjoyed a nice IPA called Florida Stanley that wasn't bitter at all. Overall chill vibe and I would come here again. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect, but I came for the Summit Brew Path, and I'm so glad I did. First off, check their hours before you come! They're closed Monday and Tuesday ( check their website for details in case it changes). They are also very accessible and the business is hard to miss from the street! They have a huge Cult Kitchen sign (a sister business inside the restaurant with food, woohoo) and a huge white brewery sign with their signature logo. They have a big private parking lot - had no issues parking on a Wednesday evening. Unfortunately I got there after the kitchen closed so didn't get to try any of their food ( which is a good reason to come back! ). But fortunately! The beer is amazing. I got a flight of 4 and was very impressed with every beer I got. My favorite was the Christmas ale by far which literally tastes like a maple roll. They can a lot of their beer in 4 packs, but they will can crowlers (32oz.) on site, which is very convenient. I obviously had to take a crowler of their Christmas ale to go. The bar itself has a great vibe, like a hardcore or a punk show. There's a drunk zombie mural on the way to the bathroom and the Christmas tree is upside down and decorated with bats, if that gives you any idea of the sweet vibes in here. The brewery is clean, there's a bar and a good amount of tables in there. The bartenders were so kind and very knowledgeable about the beer, able to give great recommendations. You can tell that they're very passionate and committed to their craft. I asked the bartender about getting a 4 pack of their Christmas ale and it sold out on the day it released! (which is a marker of how delicious it is). He recommended I download an app, "oznr", which is basically an etsy for local craft beer joints so I could subscribe to their updates and catch it when they release more :) Also, the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. As if all this wasn't enough, they also have really cool, well designed merch from local artists. It isn't available online, but is available in stores. So neat! I would highly recommend this little brewery if you're into beer - great beer, good diversity, and good & fair prices. Enjoyed my stop here and can't wait to come back and try to food! read more

Yes, Yes, Yes. This is a must stop in the area, or heck we aren't from the area and we still stopped :) Their IPA's were so amazing. I loves the OJOG was super refreshing... it's was perfect for a sunny night on the patio... or breakfast... stop judging :) Their triple IPA was so smooth and went down waaay too fast. Walking in we were greeted by the cheeriest bartender ever and she was so kind and accommodating (and hustling).. it was busy and she made sure everyone found a table so they could enjoy their drinks. The food there... is worth going for. The menus isn't giant but is so well thought out and delicious. We tried the grilled pizza, street tacos and wings... and they were all perfect too. Can't wait to go back! read more

This was a very cool place and a very hidden gem. Within an hour of opening it was packed! Becky is an awesome bartender and is super cool to talk to. I had the Mexican Stout and it was very good. Deep flavors, very good chocolate note without feeling like you are drinking a candy bar. Very rich, so hard to have more than 1....but I managed to have a couple :-D. I will most definitely be back again! read more

Ok brewery, not my favorite as I wasn't a fan of the beers. The only thing they had available was IPAs and Stouts(neither of which are really my thing). With that said, if you do like IPAs and Stouts this should probably be on your list of places to stop. read more

I know I've already reviewed magic city but I wanted to add some pics of the food from their "cult kitchen", I just love this place. I had the pepperoni and hot honey grilled pizza and the wifey had the monster size chicken fingers. So awesome! read more

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This brewery has awesome beer and the food is amazing! Try the nachos! Very friendly service read more

Magic City Brewing - Egg roll nachos and New England IPA Allegedly - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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This is my new fave brew spot Their motto..."Death BEfore Clear Beer". No lagers, pilsners or light beer here. Many great Stouts, wheat beers and sours available. I liked the Belsnickel a lot. It was clean, tangy and a whole lot diffferent than anything I've had before. We sampled a few darks and a few unusual brews. The place is in kind of a strip mall location and doesn't impreess from the outside but step inside and it's a dark magical land of weird rabbits and dark art. They do not have their own kitchen but there is food service within the building with killer chicKen sliders. YoU just walk to the window, place your order and pay. When it's ready you pick it up and enjOy read more

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Hubby and I have been wanting to check this place out. Drove the 25 minutes or so and were so happy we did. I had the Unholy Grounds which is a coffee blond ale, hubby got one of their slushies which was vanilla ice cream and their Into the Everblack stout. Both were heavenly! Atmosphere was cool. We will totally be back at some point. read more

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Very cool!!! Nice clean and convenient location. Truly awesome beer!!! I'm drinking a dilligaf right now, and damn its good. This is my first time here and it wont be the last, they do have a food menu but I didnt look at it because I'm not here to eat. Friendly staff that's knowledgeable. I'm pretty impressed. Keep up the good work! read more

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The staff here could not be more accommodating! My Dad is elderly and in a wheelchair but still loves to get out and try what the local breweries have to offer. Chris is so sweet! She greets us and pays special to my Dad. She helps us get him settled and always brings him his beer. The beer? The beer is awesome! The best in the area by far. Stop in! You will not be disappointed. read more

Yes. Yes. Yes yes. And yes a-freaking-gain. These beers make life worth living. I'm a proud craft beer snob, however, I do love most styles and it's rare that I would turn my nose up at a beer made in the same building I was sitting in. But most times, some are better than others. EVERY SINGLE BEER HERE IS TO DIE FOR. It's absurd how good they are. The flavor, the color, the mouth feel. It's all spot on. I figured one of the fruit beers would be my favorite, but the coffee blonde about knocked me off my chair. It's the best I've ever had- and if you aren't impressed by that fact, find me on Untappd. We had a nice time chatting with the bartender, but didn't meet the brewers. We have since spread the love around town about this place and rumor has it they are excellent people on top of being top notch brewers. Take my money. All of it. read more

Magic City Brewing - What's in this photo? 8 excellent beers. - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This is one of my favorite breweries in the Akron area. Amazing beer and super delicious food. Tons of IPAs on the menu. They also have stouts, seltzers, and sours. Their beer menu rotates and they will post drops on social media. They can their beers for purchase to take home. The food is from cult kitchen which is located inside MCBC. 100% go here. You won't be disappointed. Plenty of seating. Open lot parking. Great environment. Nice folks. read more

I really liked the staff here! The guys who were running the bar the day my group came in were awesome. They were welcoming and fun. For a brewery in the middle if a run down looking spot I was impressed with their selection and taste of their beer. My only gripe is they don't have their list of beers on their website (that I could find) but that still didn't stop me from visiting. read more

Magic City Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

It's a nice space with plenty of picnic table style seating. The bartender was friendly and the beers were all really good. I've never had a light colored coffee beer, especially one that tasted so good. The American Hefe was also a favorite of mine. No food, but you can bring your own or have food delivered there. They had a BBQ food truck out front. We came to get our Brew Passport stamped but I would definitely come back. It's certainly in my top 5 of all of the different spots on the tour. read more

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Never been disappointed with the beer here! Prices are very reasonable. They also have beer slushees which everyone should experience in their lifetime! The cult kitchen food that is offered now is also out of this world! read more

Magic City Brewing - Beer slushee! - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

The beer at Magic City really stands out as exceptional even amongst the large number of recent craft brewery openings. They currently have 5 beers on tap and all were a step above. I'm not a wheat beer fan typically, but their mark it zero had yummy banana and clove notes. Not typically a saison fan but their hive devil with honey and peppercon was fantastic. Even better still was their Dilligaf IPA which smells like a delicious flower. Then, when you cant think it gets better, you try the Dark Empress a smooth chocolate stout at 9.5%. The owner and head brewer is great to chat with and works behind the bar. He brews great stuff, better than a lot of breweries in Cleveland. I will be back! read more

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Fucking fantastic beer and food. I love the creative name and the different flavors the create are so good. I have not had a beer I didn't like yet. Cult food is reasonably priced and never disappoints either. Staff is always very friendly and attentive to the guest. read more

We found the brewery extremely busy and finally left after a five minutes of realizing the 10-12 person deep beer line wasn't going to be moving anytime soon. There seemed to be plenty of staff but one gent in a "F*** you Hipster" shirt had plenty of time to chat up customers ignoring the line with back turned. Beer might be good but you may wait for it... read more

Awesome grungy brewery with a whole lot of attitude. Neighborhood is suspect, building is suspect, decor and vibe sketchy. It's perfect. This isn't your fine dining, fancy appetizers type of place. It's a little brewery with the charm of a biker gang. You walk in and hear the heavy metal playing, the picnic table seating, and retro arcade games. The door to the back is usually open exposing the belly of the back room. The beers are named accordingly and the bartenders look every bit as you would expect. It's great! I had a few beers not remembering them all. What I do remember is the unforgettable combinations and experimental brews. A blonde coffee ale?! How is that even possible?! Well buckle up butter cup, it is. Enjoy every inch of this place. It's pretty bad ass. read more

One word - amazing. I recommend you try the X-mas sleigh that just came out it is out of this world ! read more

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The beer here is really fantastic. The sours are the best I've ever had, the stouts are great, and the hazy ipa's are awesome. Do yourself a favor and come try these brews! read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. The staff is always, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. There is always something for everyone here! Jay's beers are always on point. My personal faves are DILLIGAF (IPA) and the Barrel Aged No Name (Stout). I cannot wait to see what the future holds with MCBC. read more

Small brewery with friendly staff. Brews on tap change frequently yet had an option for everyone ipa, ale, and stouts. Flight of beers available for the undecided or you can even buy a sample size. Tables were spaced appropriately and a sign upon entering that if a worker did not have mask on it was because of medical reasons. At this time, all employees had masks on. Was a come in seat yourself or get served at the long standing bar. Waitress frequently shouted out of tables were open for anyone from bar wanted to sit. The bar itself didn't serve food yet a food window on end of bar did. This was considered a different place and would be on a separate bill than bar tab. Overall nice place to just sit and be able to drink with friends. read more

Hands down, one of the best breweries in the area. It doesn't look like much from the road, but once inside, this place has a character all its own. The personality inside doesn't come from random kitschy wall hangings, but more the people around you. Clearly a joint for regulars, newbies aren't shrugged off. A few of the bartenders have a playful, edgy tone...ya know...that cousin at the family party who's always egging you on. Not mean, but ready to throw some shade when you saddle up to the bar and order a seltzer (I know, but it's really good). Honestly, this is one of the first craft brew joints where I've enjoyed every beer on tap...and they have a solid selection with a decent range. The previously-mentioned hard seltzer...Bad Robot Us's...is not your typical tart, fizzy, bland disappointment. This one is packed with flavor, owing its unique presentation to real mango and pineapple. In some pours, I've gotten a reasonable dose of pulp, which sends this seltzer towards more of a summer resort beverage than a mid-Ohio brewery staple. Bad Robot is a surprise, but a pleasant and welcome one. The rest of the list is definitely not just 'the rest'. Their 'Aunt Marge's Xmas Slay' is a solid winter ale with a well-balanced blend of sweet and savory notes throughout. Some winter and Christmas ales are heavy on the cinnamon or nutmeg or sweetness...this one does a beautiful job keeping everything in balance. It delivers against its inspiration, too... a family holiday tradition...a Christmas maple roll. 'Unholy Grounds' is a fantastic coffee blonde ale, 'Dilligaf' is a solid Citra American IPA, and 'Dennis the Casket Salesman' shows up to the party as a bright, punchy gose. The range of the tap list and the delivery of each shows tremendous skill and imagination. Needless to say, we'll be back. A quick note on the food...Cult Kitchen is technically a sister business, run alongside the brewery and a part of the same footprint. It's a little confusing initially, but the staff does a nice job guiding you through it. I'm gonna have to go find their Yelp page because the food is stellar. Not a massive list of options, but definitely not needed. Everything we've had has been fantastic: the wings, the sliders, the hummus, the tacos...all brilliant! Go there. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent beer excellent food excellent service. Good selection of unique beer. Small menu but everything on it seems good. The staff are friendly and on top of things. read more

Very nice atmosphere, can just chill at bar or table with group of people. Very solid selection of beers. Personal favorite is Mockingbird, a delicious sour!!! Have a good selection of pinball machines for some entertainment!! Nice, tentative staff! read more

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WOULD GIVE 0 stars if possible***SEE Google review for how owner responded to a bad review when I did not mention date or time**Horrible management. Super rude. Bad service. Terrible food. Beer is nothing special. Highly do not recommend wasting your time stopping here.** Edit in response to the owner**You can review the multiple dates I was there by watching your tapes with audio yourself, and also stop being so rude on all of your replies as well. The rudeness is definitely not "alleged," and can be viewed in every response on these reviews. I am not asking for you to review anything. I am leaving a review of my experiences at your business..... The owner has also continued to harass me based on my google review, stating that my car was towed and it has to do with my review. I am leaving an honest review for other bar patrons to review. I would say the owner could respond a little better. My review is based on a day I ate and drank there with friends. The parking lot was empty every time I was there,so I was not surprised by the rudeness of the responses here. read more

Magic City Brewing - This is the deleted comment and then his next response harassing me. Claiming someone I know works there and that I was never there? - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Great beer. Highly recommend the hefeweizen. Friendly staff. No food but you can bring food In