The ambience is a mix of pub and restaurant -- lively but comfortable. The staff, from the hostess…read morestand to the bartender and servers, were all kind and hardworking. We had a group of twelve, and about seven of us really enjoyed our entrees. The macaroni dish, fried chicken, and salads were the favorites of the night. I'm a bit tough on fried chicken (being from the Deep South!), and while it was a little too salty and the skin crispier than I prefer, two others at the table thought it was great. Thank you, Prison City, for a fun evening with my lady friends!

Long have I seen Prison City Brewery as I do my brewery researching but never actually strived for…read moretrying them. There were so many options to try for years I guess. But as time has passed it's thinned out as my check list is vast and a lot of breweries are closing due to industry challenges and headaches. So it was time for Prison City. We had the Earth, Wind & Foeder which is a lager. It was pretty good, no complaints. Perhaps lacking just a tad in personality but not enough to ward away. Flavor highlights with this beer are hoppy, crisp, balanced and subtle which is maybe where I had the idea of the personality comment without realizing at the time it was purposeful. Also the beer is very light bodied like a light lager should be.

I had never been, I'm glad i stumbled upon it during our mini walk - travel heads right up to it!…read moreThere was lots of people outside, a kid's party, live music and a pizza food truck. The inside is super big, and happily dog friendly. I'm not a standard beer drinker so we got some 1911s, but I'd love to come back for a more themed or special night and try some other local brews.

Another hidden gem…read more Way off of the beaten path, this brewery is literally located in the middle of a forest. Great outdoor seating, plus a host of board games ready at hand, we enjoyed our time here sampling some great German style beers. We were also impressed by the number of dog owners who showed up with their pooches. A really nice place to visit. Our only criticism was one of the male bartenders was obviously bored and not customer friendly even after we smiled at him as we came up to the bar. Luckily, we were quickly served by a very upbeat and welcoming co-worker.

One of their annual events...Brave Brews: Celebrating Women in the Craft Beverage Field. A fun and…read moreenlightening event inspired by the Pink Boots Society. This is Auburn's kick-off to Women's History Month and tonight is the amazing Fire & Ice festival at Prison City. Special guests, fun events in Auburn and at Prison City Brewery all weekend. We sampled amazing beer and wine from women brewmasters, had lectures, good food, made new friends and learned a lot about women's role in prohibition and history. Thank you Dawn and Prison City to another wonderful kick-off to an amazing weekend.

Absolutely love this spot, I was going to say especially in the summer, which is true, but they…read morehave events year round which are great. Awesome beer, great ambiance, the food is amazing when it's good, sometimes a little hit or miss but you're really there for the beer. The beertenders are always so friendly and willing to give recommendations. The parking is their biggest downfall, I wish they'd find a way to expand, even when there's parking further down the road, you typically get so muddy that it impacts your experience. It's usually crazy parking-wise when there's an event which unfortunately deters me some.

Brewery with a view!! They had live music when we visited (Thursday night). We sat outside with…read morebeer, cider and wine and enjoyed the view. They have a very limited menu (roast beef sandwich, bowl of chips and hummus bowl). The bartender was fantastic! We'd definitely visit again when in the area.

It's been a while since we last visited Two Goats, and it reminded me of a spot closer to home--one…read morethat would easily become a regular hangout. We had the chance to try some great beers, and one unique experience stood out: mixing two beers together, a concept similar to a blend in the wine world. As the bartender put it, "It's a game we like to play." On tap, they had a solid lineup: 1. Hector Logger - A traditional lager (4.9% ABV) 2. Goatmaster Kölsch - A crisp Kölsch (5.1% ABV), which I tried and really enjoyed 3. RedBeard - A Red Ale (5% ABV), a reliable go-to beer 4. Cream Ale - A bit different at 6.7% ABV, more robust than the typical lower-ABV versions 5. Golden Crush - A hazy IPA (5.1% ABV) that had nice fruit-forward notes, but not overpowering 6. X IPA - An Imperial IPA (7.8% ABV) Mosaic! Mosaic! - A Pale Ale (5.2% ABV) that followed the traditional pale ale profile and was very enjoyable 7. Goatmeal Stout - An Oatmeal Stout (8.1% ABV) Then came the blends--something I hadn't seen much of before. The only one I tried was 1. Goat Juice, a 50/50 mix of Hazy IPA and Kölsch (5.1% ABV). It was bursting with amazing flavors, the best of both worlds. Some of their other blends included: 2. Red X - A mix of Red Ale and Imperial IPA 3. Goatgasm - A Kölsch and IPA blend 4. Headbutt - A Stout and Cream Ale combo I tend to gravitate toward Hazies, Kölsches, and Pale Ales, so this place hit all the right notes for me. I can't wait to come back and see what new creations they have on tap next time!

Are you kidding me right now?? DELICIOUS pulled pork flat bread, giant pretzel with beer cheese and…read moregreat conversation with retired teachers, school board members, and librarians! Love it here!

We loved everything about this place. Brews were great, the building is large with lots of seating…read moreand space. Shuffle board & corn hole boards to give you something to do. Large deck, tables and chairs in their front yard. It is very centrally located to other wineries as well. Highly recommend

It's been a while since I'd last been but everything is as amazing as I remembered…read more I've seen them advertise their monthly "flight night" events for some time but never actually had been to one. When I saw an espresso martini and cake pairing, I knew I had to pull the trigger. Met up with some friends and we all ordered food beforehand to offset the impending sugar rush. I'd had their naan pizza in the past and loved it, so this time I went with the one that had caramelized onions and goat cheese. AMAZING. Crispy crust, melty cheese, tangy onions and the perfect amount of everything in every bite. Then onto the main event: the flights! The staff brought over our cake and drinks and were so great about explaining what to pair together. (There was also a card) Desserts were a carrot cake with the most impossibly airy icing, a pistachio cheesecake with chocolate ganache, and a chocolate cake with a light nutella icing. I'm usually a carrot cake girlie and while I enjoyed it, the cheesecake was actually my favorite. Just the perfect pistachio flavor and a wonderful consistency -- so, so smooth. Our waitress told us that the owner is the one that makes all of the desserts too. A multi-talented queen. As far as the martinis, my favorite was the affogato one. These flight-nights are one-off events and the items aren't normally on the menu, so if you see one that looks extra appealing, get yourself there! I've been for normal service too though, and honestly, never have had a misfire here. One thing I especially love is the option to order drinks in 5oz pours, a godsend for lightweights like me. Ambiance, food, drinks, all excellent.

Great service with friendly bartenders. Food is good, if a little expensive for what you get and…read morecocktails are interesting and well made. The place is small, cute, and clean. Street parking is available and there was plenty of spaces when I arrived.

We hiked Watkins Glen and needed some food and adult beverages. Grist Iron Brewing was the place!…read more It's set up on a hill so have a great view of Seneca Lake. They have a lot of beer choices, seltzers where you can add your own flavoring, and a decent selection of wine. Food options are good too and the portions... huge! We got the pulled pork nachos and the buffalo chicken wing dip. Both were delicious. They have reasonable priced merch so be sure to check that out as well. We put this on our "favorites" list :)

Pretty nice venue, large open areas, high ceilings. very friendly bartenders who allowed samples. I…read morehad a flight, we didn't order any food, but it all looked amazing! beer was good, had good flavor and the flights were relatively cheap. Great view as well!

+ Food Tasted Good + Server was Nice…read more+ Prices were Fair - No Table Service - both mine and my girlfriends items were missing things advertised in the item on the menu.

I love this place…read more It's very easy to get to. It's close to the mall and downtown Syracuse. We stopped here after dinner to try some of their beers. I tried all of their IPAs, and they were all very flavorful. We sat at the bar; the place filled up very quickly after dinner time and most of the tables had people at them. They have a lot of events here ie trivia, comedy nights, and EDM nights. The EDM music started at 6pm and went until 2am. It was $10 to get into the separate back space where the DJ was. If you want to dance amongst the vats of beer, I recommend stopping by for this. They have a food menu where there are more options available now; it includes wraps, salad, wings and some other stuff. We also tried the chocolate chip cookies that were freshly made and were very chocolate-y. The ambiance here was very relaxed too. Everyone we met here was friendly and happy to be here. I'd definitely stop back again. I highly recommend this spot if you're in the area and looking for a brewery.

Had the girls come in town for a wellness weekend of Yoga, sounds baths, cheese tastings,…read morewaterfalls, and the lake. I live in Hector and have been to Lucky Hare a couple of times. Once for a bonfire! Lol It's a local thing. They have a wonderful casual deck. I love sitting out there. On this last visit, we skipped the beers, and went straight for Babe's burgers. They are stationed on the deck. I ordered their burger with carmelized onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Pickle on the side. The tomato was a farm fresh Tomato which is AWESOME! It was a local farm grown tomato, and the burger was delish. We ordered a small fries, and 3 of us shared them, and still threw some out. Yes, a small is that large. They don't sell drinks at the babes burger window. We got those at the bar. They had a free water jug, with plastic cups. I ordered a Waterloo sparking water, one friend had regular water, and the last had a soda. Because the owner makes their own beer there. I highly recommend checking them out, for beers and burgers. We didn't order any this time, because we were getting ready to go on a long drive. But....Since I live there, I can confirm their beer is worth it! I love their casual atmosphere, it's a great place to go to talk and dine. It's a local place, so it wouldn't be awkward to see go there and run into friends and start combining tables. Everyone is super friendly, so if you're ever lonely or bored, it's a great place to stop by, and hang out, you're almost guaranteed to make new friends. Parking can be tricky if they are busy, but people park on the street as long as they don't block any cars from getting by. I also love that they allow dogs, on leash, and they can't beg. Common sense rules, so don't leave your dog at home. Bring them out!

We loved that we could bring our pup and eat outside. We ordered a beer (lemon) and a cider at the…read morebar and we ordered a bacon burger with a small fries and a side apple salad...all delicious. The burger was good but I warn you about the fries....they are super good but a small fries is about a half of pound plenty for 3 people. I heard from another customer that the large size is a full pound....holy cow! The salad was delicious too. You can tell it was fresh lettuce (I think butter lettuce) with lots a blue cheese, walnuts and apples. One order is a meal. I am so glad we got it to share because we were satisfied with that. It's fun to sit outside and we met some really nice people (locals) who made us feel welcome. I recommend for sure. The parking was full so that tells you something.