This should be the model for all brewpubs. A simple and curated menu with a focus on fresh ingredients, and a twist on the original. They have the best burgers here. I would put these burgers on part with cult level type burgers like In-N-Out, SmashBurger, H&F... I mean, these guys make great burgers. You'd think a burger is a burger, but then, when you get one here, you'll taste the difference. Asides from the burger, they have fried pork skin. I was thinking they'd give me a tiny portion, but wooo hoo, they gave me platter enough for 4 peeps. There was a lotta of that savory , crunchy, porky goodness. And they got all the small batch beer to wash down that goodness. My favorite is the Curse. Hoppy and clean. Not that overly citrusy, syrupy stuff out there. This is just pure, good old Hoppy IPA. And finally... thank you for the great service, Our cashier was very patient with me, always smiling, and made great suggestions with the sauces. We got the Tuffle Aioli and hot Mustard and others. The Truffle Aioli is hands down the best. read more

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The food was good and the service was great! We went for my brother in law's birthday. It was on a Tuesday and not super busy but the staff was nice and accommodating. read more

Food was just alright, but it took over an hour for it to come out. Beer orders were incorrect multiple times, different people just kept bringing the same incorrect beer over and over again even after the correct one had already been brought to us. This place is obviously understaffed. read more

We decided to stop in for a beer while waiting for a table at The Rookery (an hour) and ended up eating here because there was no wait and they had a wide selection of beers. I am so glad we decided to stay because I would say this burger was arguably the best burger I've ever had, hands down! I opted for the Juliette, which had beef, pepper jack cheese, fried green tomato, bacon, crunchy lettuce, balsamic onion remoulade. Delicious! Top that with fresh cut fries and $6 hazy IPAs and we're in business. We also liked the laidback vibe and chill ambiance . It was busy but there's plenty of space to eat and there's also patio seating. Highly recommended! read more

Ocmulgee Brewpub - The Juliette - New American Near Me - Macon, Georgia

A bit of a school lunchroom look with the long picnic like tables and benches but here you've got dozens of beers to make this school room become a party room. And tonight we are outside on the side walking eating in 72 degree perfection. Burgers lack a grilled flavor and salt yet they are outstanding!! The Summer Salad was sweeter than a cotton candy machine's stir stick yet still was of great quality. read more

"Delicious food, attentive service, and cozy ambiance -- a must-visit dining experience!"

Nice hip burger/brewery joint in the Downtown, Macon area. I tried the River Creature burger, which is a lobster and crab mixed patty. I really liked it and I recommend it for those who want to try something different from the usual red meat burger. My friend recommended the fried Wisconsin cheese curds and after I tried it, it did not disappoint! A must try if you're here! I also appreciated they serve Mexican cola here too. Additionally, the place is super clean and is good for large groups. read more

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Food was pretty darn good, the set up of the store wasn't intuitive but I figured it out and had a good time

We were wanting to find a unique lunch spot on our way home from vacation. This place was not far off the interstate, located in downtown Macon. It was easy to find and easy to find parking. I'm sooo glad we stopped in. The place was large and practiced all the social distancing rules with servers wearing face masks, sanitizing all menus and surfaces, etc. The burgers were incredible. Fresh and high quality ingredients used. Even the fries were all handcut and cooked well. I had the Red Hot Love burger with a house salad substituted for fries. The burger had pimento cheese, pepper jelly in a brioche bun that so so fresh and soft. Hubby had the Swamp-house Burger which is a crab and lobster cake on the bun. There was so much meat in this patty. The kids opted for the regular house burger and it was delicious too. You can't do wrong here, if we didn't have to continue our drive a nice cold brew they make in-house would have been perfect! read more

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Only went in for a couple of beers this time but would recommend as a good spot which has a good vibe with nice people who work and make sure you have a good experience. read more

We placed an order to go and received it so fast. The chicken sandwich was one of the best I've had. Crispy, juicy the full of flavor. The onion rings were some of the best I've had as well. Very friendly and helpful staff. It's a seat yourself spot and it was packed. read more

Ocmulgee Brewpub - Chicken sandwich honey hot sauce and fries - New American Near Me - Macon, Georgia

We stopped in for lunch and sat outside with our pup. It was a very sunny and warm day but the tables have umbrellas and the breeze made it very pleasant. It's one of those places you order at the counter and they deliver it to your table. We ordered fried green tomatoes, a Caesar salad and a garden salad with grilled chicken. They do offer a variety of beers and limited wine. The food and service were good. read more

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My burger was really good but my husband not so much. The staff was helpful in recommending beer & burger choices. They had unique names for all their burgers. Place was pretty clean with some native pictures painted on the wall (canoes & things). read more

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7.17.20: Patio dining on a Friday with a friend - can't beat it! We came here for their tried & true Ocmulgee Burgers. Mine with a side Caesar & my friend's with an order of Truffle fries. Both of us went out on a limb to try their Diet Mexicane cola even though we're Diet Coke die hards! Their colas are sourced by American company, Maine Root. Maine Root's diet version is sweetened with sucralose, an artificial sweetener, similar to aspartame, but apparently not as "bad." We thought Maine Root's was good but different. Burgers on point. I loved the presentation/taste of my Caesar esp with baked asiago cheese crisps vs. croutons. My dining associate delighted in her first EVER order of Truffle fries! Her review: nice and light subtlety of Truffle Oil + Parmesan cheese sprinkle overlay and additional yumminess of Truffle Aioli side sauce. Thanks to OBP wait staff/counter crew for answering questions and providing fabulous service! Covid19 Safety Protocols: Signs on door request diners wear masks inside but it is not enforced. We wore our masks inside to order. No other diners inside wore masks - yes they were eating so...Employees wore masks & gloves. Social distancing marks were noted on floor as guides. Only four stars b/c we didn't try any of their famous beers/hard ciders & that's the gist of this joint! As always: next time :) read more

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Great burgers, plenty of seating, and fast service, would have been 5 stars but they were out of pimento cheese :(

Good but not the best ever considering the long wait, packed house and award markers on the windows outside. I might need to order a different burger to give a better judgement, unfortunately we live 2+ hours away and they only had this one chance to make an impression. Also, I was excited to try the buffalo fries but they are underwhelming. Nothing was terrible but just doesn't hit the spot for a 5 star rating. It is a good family outing location - low key. I didn't stay and eat inside because we are in a pandemic and there were way too many people in there! Whenever I return to Macon for a visit and I'm in the mood for a burger, I'm definitely going to give them another try. read more

Ocmulgee Brewpub - New American Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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I enjoyed this place twice in the last month! The food is definitely cooked as ordered and all the burgers, sandwiches, chicken, cocktails, beer are fantastic. Super efficient and friendly service. Reasonable prices. Spotless from front to back. More casual and atmosphere so summer shorts and t shirt or your Sunday clothes are fine. The spices and food prep and cooking techniques are spot on genius. My wife had a chicken sandwich and she said that was delicious too! Fairly decent parking for Macon. Also public parking just down the street. I'll be back!! read more

My coworker and I stopped in for lunch on 02.16.22 on the way to Forsyth for training. The pub has a very clean, open modern design and also has outdoor seating. The ordering process is more fast food but you're given a number and a server brings your order to the table. I had the River Creature Crab and Lobster burger with fries and Truffle Aioli. I'm a fry girl and these fries were great and dipping sauce is always a perk! Service was fast and friendly. My coworker had the Ocmulgee Burger and loved it! If you're in the area give it a try! read more

Ocmulgee Brewpub - RIVER CREATURE $16 crab and lobster, grilled red onions, smoked gouda, arcadian lettuce, signature pub sauce - New American Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Super busy! Apparently, graduation was happening at a nearby university. We managed to secure a table though. I was super happy to see a vegetarian options among all the meat heavy selections on the menu. They also make their own beers and serve in house. I tried two - an IPA and lager. Both quite good. I loved the downtown feel of this neighborhood! Fun to walk around and people watch: read more

Came here at 6 on a Friday evening. Parking was on the street (metered) but it was pretty easy to find a spot (it looked like it got more difficult as it got later though.) I met up with some friends from high school. The inside was large and very clean. All of the employees were very friendly. When you walk in, you can grab a menu and then find your seat. Or you can go straight to the bar to order a drink. You order your food (you can order your beer at the food counter if you want it to come with your meal) at the back and they will bring it to you. I was a little sad that I wasn't very hungry because all of their burgers looked amazing. I got the truffle fries though and they were DELICOUS! Would definitely get them again. I'm not a big beer drinker but this is where my friends wanted to go so I ordered a custom made flight for $10 (I got to choose the 4 I wanted to try.) Some of them I really enjoyed but others I did not...however, I thought it was super cool to sample so many at a relatively low price. I had a great evening here and would definitely return. Ps. The Pineapple beer was my favorite! read more

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Was a favorite for years and sad to see it go down hill. Always LOVED the hot chicken sandwich and fries! It was one of the best sandwiches in Macon. It could vary in hotness from fairly tame to pain, you were in for an adventure. It was always a 7/10 to 10/10 though. The new sandwich that is taking its place is inferior in every measure. The bun is basic, like from a chain grocery store. The cole slaw is now like the kind you get in a quart tub in Kroger, the breaded chicken breast is off Cisco truck and there is ZERO heat. Like you can feed this to an infant level heat. I'm not sure why it's still called the same sandwich. It is 10/10 disappointing! The fries are also not nearly as good. I just can't understand the drastic change. Why take something so good and destroy it for something lesser? The cream ale also wasn't as good, but I'm not sure if it's because I was so disappointed. I nearly sent the sandwich back, and in retrospect, I should have. The service was great and apologetic for the changes. Just sad a sandwich & fries that I ate 10-15 times a year is no more. read more

Love this brewery! Always make sure to stop by when I'm driving through Macon. Their burgers are outstanding and their beer is even better. But this story goes above and beyond. My wife and I had recently moved and unfortunately in the move lost (misplaced) a couple boxes we haven't been able to find. In one of those boxes was my Ocumulgee brewery shirt. I had checked on the site and noticed there was no online store. So I reached out to the brewery in regards to possibly getting a new shirt. Anna and Brandon responded almost immediately, they sent me photos of what they had and not only that but took time out of their busy day to keep in contact and personally go to the post office to mail me a new shirt. Not only that but did this all during and before the busy holiday so I could get my shirt before Christmas! Thank you Anna and Brandon for all your help you guys are truly awesome! You have a customer for life any time I'm in Macon! Happy Holidays to all your staff. Cheers! read more

Ocmulgee Brewpub - New American Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Great burgers! Fries on point Definitely worth a try . I will be back. A wonderful Gem in Macon

I had not been to The Ocmulgee Brewpub before. First, let me say that the food was good & the portions were ridiculously large! I don't think I've ever eaten a larger burger, & I had enough fries to feed a family! A few minor irksome things need to be addressed; The drink dispenser needs to be maintained so that it doesn't spray drink on the customers! That maintenance need to be extended to the tables as well! We tried several, & they all rocked back & forth when touched!(Very aggravating!) this could be a five-star review with a little effort from the staff! read more

Welcome to the show. Ocmulgee Brewpub was lovely. Food was reasonably priced and tasted scrumptious, the environment was open with big tables and high visibility tvs, and the service was top notch. Food came out quick, and the managed, Brandon, was always checking on every table, refilling drinks and sauces himself for no additional cost. Nothing but love, KG read more

After visiting The Big House and Capricorn recording studios, had to get some late lunch. The Brewpub sounded good on Yelp and was close, so we stopped in. Wide open, order at the counter and had some delicious craft brewed beers. Ordered the Patty Melt and a Cream Ale with onion rings and sipped on my beer until the burger came out, which was quick, and it was huge! Perfectly cooked, almost too big to finish, and the onion rings were excellent. The service was friendly, had a nice crowd for late afternoon and when I'm back in Macon, will definitely stop back. read more

Super cool spot, but could use a few improvements. We were greeted immediately and advised to "grab a table before they go." Easy enough. We had two tables to pick from. First table needed a wipe down, desperately. So we moved to another. Luckily, we had the option. We placed an order for beer at the beer "station" and opened a tab. The tab could be used also at the food counter. It was smooth and an easy transition to go back and forth. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Five stars for customer service! Between the members of our group we had burgers, fries, chicken sandwich and kids nuggets. Everything was great! However, there was a 20 minute delay in receiving our kids meal and adult entrees. Seemed odd...but again staff was super friendly about it and apologized. Overall, I would definitely return but would like To see an improvement in cleanliness. The staff was great, the beer and food was great! However, the bathroom had no soap and the cleanliness in the facility was lacking. read more

The food and beer are top notch. We had a burger and a quesadilla. Both were excellent. Will definitely be back again soon.

Staff were friendly, outside seating with umbrellas. (it did get hot in the July afternoon heat and we couldn't get much shade) Loved the beer and burgers. read more

Great brewpub! We were greeted with a smile immediately upon arrival. They had tons of space to sit and relax, as well as an outdoor seating area. My husband and I both ordered salads and he decided on a hamburger as well. All items were brought to us very quickly. The salads were huge! I mean massive. I've never seen an individual salad so large in my life. Because we are just passing through. We couldn't take anything to go or I would've definitely took the 3/4 of salad I couldn't eat home. So, food was delicious And atmosphere was great. The beers were excellent. A lovely stop in a cute area in town. Cheerio read more

Craft beer and burger, what a perfect pair! I ordered the Red Hot Love burger paired with a Scottish Ale. I was a little bummed that they didn't have any porter or stout but the nice lady attending the bar was very helpful and suggested their scottish ale. I'm very glad she did because she was on point with the description! The Red Hot Love - I upgraded my meal to truffle fries but it came out really salty. Like they-didn't-realize-the-salt-shaker-lid-was-unscrewed kinda salty. I overheard another table complaining about their fries so that tells me it wasn't just me. The burger was a little too rich to my taste so I think for next time, I'm going to ask to include a variety of veggies in there. For the buns, I wish they would upgrade to a better quality. It has the texture of the burger buns you would buy in grocery stores. As far as covid protocol standards, I can tell that they take cleanliness seriously. Each table is marked clean after being sanitized and tables are properly distanced. Would love to give this another try. Maybe we'll be lucky next time. read more

Ocmulgee Brewpub - New American Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Oh, Ocmulgee. How could you fail me so? You used to have a lovely vegetarian salad, but now ALL of your salads have meat. Sure, I can ask them to leave it off, but of course I'll pay the same price. And why oh why don't you have a decent veggie burger? I'd gladly pay any price to sub a Beyond Burger or even a Boca burger, but a black bean burger? Have you eaten one of those? They fall apart and they taste like beans on bread - not good. Please, please do better. Beers are delish, but too many are fruity. I'll try again in the future, but if no change I'll take my business elsewhere. Thank you in advance. read more

Friday night 01/18/25, we visited Ocmulgee Brewpub and let me tell you, it was amazing, we all had their Craft Made Humburgers and an order of pork skins to share among us. Everything was made to order and perfect. We also had some special brew and it was amazing, we we'r a party of four & We will surely be back.... read more

I love coming here! The beer is great and so is the food. It's a must-visit if you're coming to Macon.

I stopped here on a road trip heading north and then came back when I went south again because it was so good! It's a bright and welcoming atmosphere with very friendly staff, and the food we had was all excellent. You can build your own burger with a wide range of toppings and sauces, but they have some tasty menu options I wouldn't have thought of myself, like the Eat a Peach. I especially appreciate that they have a vegan burger and carry vegan mayo - the vegan in our group was satisfied! read more

Awesome beer! Tried several, took home a Growler. Great burgers! I tried the Eat a Peach burger with grilled peachePeaches, others in our group tried different ones, all were great. Definitely going back next time I'm in Macon. read more

Found this gem while traveling back from a work trip in Savannah. This brewery is located right off I-16 in Macon, before the 16 and 75 merge. It was very easy to find. They have street parking out front, and you can see the cylindroconical vessels (where the fermentation happens) from the street staring at you from the window and begging you to come in. Thank goodness those where there ... it caught my attention and persuaded me away from the bar next door. Walking in, you get this vibe where you feel like you've stepped into a spotless "barbecue" workshop that just happens to serve beer. Tons and tons of picnic type benches everywhere and a huge open space with the bar to your right and the ordering counter way to the back. It was hard to hear the music over whatever they had going on with the brewing process, and it was pretty empty. I did drop in pretty early on a weekday, so no fault of their own. They had some decent grub options and I settled for a bleu ridge burger with buffalo truffle fries. My burger was decent, and the fries were certainly much better. I'd suggest the truffle fries for sure. If you get the bleu ridge burger, have something else hot added to it ... and be prepared for it to get messy. For my beers, I did a flight. 4 samples plus a full pour. I decided to try two lights and two heavy options. Ace pear, heritage Pilsner, elder Scotsman and the Oxbow. I could be wrong but I don't think the ace pear was one of their brews? It was delicious! However, the elder scot won me over. It was certainly what I was looking for, a scotch ale. Fairly strong and a hint of scotch. I find it hard not to give a brewery less than 4 stars these days, especially with so many craft options available at each one. This one was a pleaser, and would certainly drop by in when I'm in the area again! read more

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Great food. Great service. Great beer. I will be back and will encourage others to have the Velvet Lady Beer and the Blaze Burger. read more

I ordered take out hand cut fries, fried pickles and a summer salad. Server at the register was helpful and friendly. She asked what kind of sauces we would like for the fries and pickles. She even suggested their house made pub sauce. Ok let's try it. That and ketchup please. As we were waiting on our order I overheard another customer asking for her order since she "had to go". Uh oh It was about a 10-15 minute wait which I didn't mind. I understand that a kitchen can be a busy and hectic place and maybe a little extra waiting is because they want to make sure your order is 100% Well. I get my order and take it home. And what?! NO SAUCES for the fries and pickles! Ok. I got some sauce in my fridge. No problem. But the fries. That was a problem too. Over cooked hard as rocks that can break your teeth. Blechh. The salad was as fine as any salad can be. The best part was the blue cheese and dressing. The candied pecans were hardly candied unless the dried cranberries were the "candied" part of that equation. Just a warning. Check your order before you leave. read more

Excellent burger, perfect fries and amazing onion rings!!! It's super busy so you might have to share a table especially on a Saturday.