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    March First Brewing

    3.9 (133 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Whitney V.

    We had the hot honey pepperoni pizza which is the pizza flavor of the month. It was very good although not spicy like we thought. The atmosphere is great as there is space for so many people yet the parking spaces are extremely limited. The service was fast and the kitchen was easy enough to get to. Overall a great experience at a brewing company where people are confident to bring their children.

    Michael P.

    A solid place to grab a beer and eat some pizza. The bar is huge with wide open spaces for seating. Plenty of TV's. There's an arcade to entertain those looking for some electronic fun. The pizza is good but nothing really special about it. I had the Sultan of Swat ipa and it had a well-balanced flavor with a light carbonation and gorgeous color. Their high rye bourbon is one of my favorites and I was excited to grab a bottle!

    Cider beer
    Barbie C.

    I visited for the first time with my husband, a beer-lover, over the weekend & we were both surprised the place wasn't busier. It is a nice, casual space that is nicely kept & the service was excellent. I am, admittedly, not a beer-lover (I know, I am ashamed of myself every time I have to order a pricey cocktail). A beverage on their cocktail list caught my eye, but they were unfortunately out of it. They also didn't have the ingredients for another drink, so I ordered a Coke. The servers were both adamant on making sure I got a beverage I was happy with & they delivered! I tried the cider beer on tap & found myself actually enjoying sipping on a beer. That's impressive. My husband was also very happy with his beer, but that is not as shocking We also ordered the Corn Dip (bright corn, cilantro, cotija, jalepeño, & Tajin with tortilla chips). My husband loves corn but is iffy about cold apps, but he still mostly enjoyed it. I very much enjoyed it & would eat again. I recommend coming in, cozying up to the bar, & if you're having trouble making a beverage selection, talking to any of the helpful people they have on staff. They also have a lovely patio area, but it was way too hot for all that.

    This is the chicken tender platter

    I bought four chicken tender for a total of 55.00. I will let u decide if the $55 was worth it.

    Scott D.

    We had a good time at March first brewing trying a flight of beer and whiskey. We preferred the beer to the whiskey. Bar keeps are fantastic, patient, and friendly. Lots of room here for big group. TV were playing sports events. They will fill growlers, we like the Vespa and wild berry so much we took growlers home with those two beers.

    The bar

    The pizza was delicious. The beer was the delicious. But they were slammed. So service lacked a little.

    Astra Red Cream Soda
    Sherry S.

    Man, I really loved this place. The beers are fantastic, the food is great, and the staff is really kind, except for one female bartender. One bad apple really does spoil the bunch, and this bartender has completely soured my experience at what was otherwise a great brewery. After two recent visits, I'm seriously considering not coming back because of her hostile attitude. Both times she took my order, and the second I stepped up to the bar, she shot me a dirty look. The first time, I thought maybe she was having a bad day. The second time, I knew it was intentional. March First has a great selection of beers, and I love trying before committing to a full pint. I've always asked for samples and never had an issue until this bartender. She got visibly annoyed and proceeded to glare at me, roll her eyes and shake her head. For a grown adult to act so disrespectful for no reason was honestly unsettling. I don't know what I did to deserve this kind of treatment, but it's incredibly frustrating. I'm sorry if I don't look like your usual crowd, but as a regular, I shouldn't have to put up with this kind of animosity. The idea of dealing with her again is enough to make me not want to come back. I used to recommend this place to friends, but I can't do that anymore. As long as she's working there and continues to treat people like this, I won't be back. It's a shame because the place is great, but clearly, I'm not welcome. I can't support a business that lets staff make certain people feel less than because of their skin color, gender, appearance, or whatever reason she decided to judge me for. I'm here for a drink and a meal, not to be treated like trash.

    Current menu (summer 2025)
    Josh G.

    We stopped in on a Sunday and were surprised that it wasn't busy at all. Usually when we drive by, there are people on the patio and whatnot. The high temps today probably are dampening people's want to be outside... anyhow the inside space is nice. The beers were good; I had a juicy IPA and my wife had one of the cider boys strawberry magic ciders and really enjoyed it. What prompted me to review this was the awesome staff. The drink my wife initially ordered was missing one ingredient, and the two bartenders were so incredibly accommodating. They could see my wife was a little disappointed and they were trying really hard to offer anything they could to make up for the missing ingredient. My wife and I were both very happy with the awesome customer service.

    Cocktail selection
    Lorie L.

    Our company reserved their party room for approximately 50 people, and the space would've allowed for much more. In addition to the private bar and high top tables, we also had couch seating and an open door to the patio. Our bartenders were friendly and kept the line moving, even with my special requests for ingredients needed at the main bar. Our orders of salads and pizzas were brought out quickly (we cleared the pans!), and requests for dietary restrictions were accommodated and brought to those needing them. Restrooms were conveniently located near our group area. Parking was a bit tricky. The main parking lot was small and additional parking was across the street. It was a bit unsafe not being near a crosswalk or light - cars drive fast here. The crowd was busy on. Wednesday night in the main area, so it seems to be a popular destination. I'd definitely visit again and recommend them for group gatherings.

    Bourbon banana bread cider
    Cathy L.

    My friend typically loves this place and walking in for the first time it looks really cool set up! I ordered a bourbon banana bread cider which was actually delicious. However, they are known for an orange cream beer and they were out of that which was really disappointing. It is a best seller so shocked they were out because I wanted to try it (and apparently they run out a lot). The vibe overall was cool until the band started playing just because it was SO loud. It was good music and like that they had live music but it just wasn't a relaxing or normal volume for a bar when people are trying to talk at their tables. So we only stayed for one drink when we were planning to spend longer time there. I would definitely go back though still to try it again.

    Pizza
    Walter B.

    Nice place. I went for lunch with my daughter. You order at the bar and they text you when your order is ready. I had a pizza and my daughter had the nachos. The people working there were pleasant and the food was good.

    Cream ale
    Mark S.

    Cincinnati location now open Large brew list from March First, Fig Leaf and Woodburn. Plus Cincinnat Distilling spirits too Had pizza by slice from on site wood fired oven. In part of old Rock Bottom space on square. Open seating and doors to Square. Very nice! Good lunchtime crowd, should be rocking in evening!

    Chris B.

    I enjoy getting to the Kemper rd location for a beer. I had a glass for their Swiss chocolate stout. My neighbor did the same and my wife got a pint of their blood orange ISO-Trope by Figleaf brewery. Then we sat outside by one of their fire pits and enjoyed the cool evening air. Parking on site.

    Chicken bacon ranch pizza.

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    Fun, family friendly, great service, pleasant folks. I stopped in while out of town on a trip and enjoyed myself.

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    Ask the Community - March First Brewing

    Dogs allowed??? Patio only or not at all?

    Patio only

    March First are you kid friendly?

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