Loved it! If you're looking for a classic pub with a warm and pleasant staff...this is the spot. The wings are to die for. I forget the one that was incredible but it had a curry spiced flavor. Delicious. The beer list is extensive!! If the owner is there, you're in for a treat. Super friendly and really cares about the food and service. Check it out! read more

Came here very early since you can usually never get in without a wait. Ordered the nachos for two but it could have fed 4. Very yummy. Husband got the etoufee. Delicious. I got the fish and chips. Good portion size. Fresh fish. Fries were nice and hot. Very satisfied! Happy we were able to come right in and sit. Great beer selection of course as that is what they are known for. read more

Solid food, great beer, beautiful view from an outside tent. Great service, and a fun kids' menu. We enjoyed a great meal in a socially distanced environment - they really thought it all through. read more

This was my first time here. We are with friends for a getaway. I have good and so so things to say. Some of us had the French onion soup. It was good. Another had the chili didn't really care for it. A few of us had the wings. Very good. Everyone else enjoyed what they had. But to be honest wasn't great. It was just ok. We sat in the back half of the restaurant. I really must say the tables are way too crowded when you have to get up and down for other people to get in and out is at their table it's annoying customers want to feel comfortable and relaxed not having to worry about getting up and down for other tables so they can get into their table or leave from their table. read more

I ordered a take out salad over the phone after looking at the menu online. What I got was a smaller salad with a tiny piece of chicken, and the price was $3.00 more than it was online. Be sure to check your bill before leaving. Maybe that's how they scam you because they know most people coming here are on vacation! Not impressed. read more

The wings are variable. First time they were massively disappointing and the second time they were still not great, but much much better. People, who are not me, really like this place. It's a very loud, very white crowd. The bartenders, unless you're a known quantity, take forever to flag. Maybe bring a sign? The floor staff are great, however. Expect a long wait for food. There's usually a good beer or two on the list. It's sort of like a holdover indie cracker barrel for yelling people. If you're a country person who doesn't listen to country, likes old skis, waiting and beer, you'll like this place. read more

This place is a legend in the Berkshires. Everyone goes for the Beer and Wings! I went for the first time in years last week and it was pretty good! We arrived at noon and were seated ASAP! Our waitress was super helpful in helping us get some beer cards started! We tried the original wings- awesome and spicy! And potato skins! Overall the food was good, atmosphere was good and service was great! We will be back! read more

I want to love this place but the food really needs to be upgraded. Good beer selection and nice people.

Where to begin..... I've been eating here for years and I do mean years.... and the quality of the food has just gotten worse as time has gone on. That being said today was the straw that broke the camels back for me. After messing up my order and then willingly admitting it when I got there to pick it up I happened to look at the receipt when I got home and to my surprise there was a $2.50 charge for "To Go" and normally I wouldn't be pissed but when we're left with no other option to get "To Go" because of the current situation going on in the world right now. I find it WILDLY distasteful especially for a business that is now currently struggling and without customers like me wouldn't be open and even more so someone who's been going there for years. But today is the day they lose my business and for good. read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - Receipt - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

Great place to eat after a day of skiing nearby! The restaurant was busy around 7 when we arrived but we only waited about 10 min for a table for two. The French onion soup looked and tasted amazing as well as the wings. Portions are generous - we opted for the half size for nachos after a warning from the waitress about the size and we were really glad that we took her suggestion. Even the half size was too much for us ontop of the other food we ordered. Wings are really great! And do-able if you can't really handle spicy foods (I can't) There is also an extensive beer collection - we were overwhelmed so the waitress helped us pick. The staff are friendly and attentive and service overall is quick and efficient. The parking lot is kinda a dirt lock so expect your shoes to get a little dirty if it snowed or rained! read more

We were in Lanesborough picking blueberries and stopped here for lunch since it was so close. The fish and chips were delicious. I was surprised to get such good fish and chips since this wasn't a seafood place. The Loaded Nachos for 2 left a lot to be desired. Oh well. Can't win them all. read more

It was okay. It's kinda small. The atmosphere is pretty rustic and really cool, but not a fan of the wings too much

Good food. Service took awhile but it was also packed in there the day I visited. The chicken pawn was overpriced but was one of the better ones I've tried. It was very dimly lit so it was kinda hard to see anything. read more

Welp, anyone from this area knows the typical quality of experience you get when you go to "The Forge" for some Buph and Beer. However, this trip has cemented the fact that I will never step foot in this place again. Here's the deal: Upon arrival - we had a large group and they accommodated - painstakingly slow.......... I mean like place one menu, think, place one menu, think and all the while we are standing there in the middle of the restaurant blocking people and looking somewhat silly. My big problem with that is, when we tried to sit after most of the menus were placed, the woman who was setting the table copped an attitude with us. Oh - I am sorry - we only are trying to get out of the way of the rest of customers and after all, we are customers right? The waitress came over and she seemed nice, but man - she could not get the orders right to save her life. She brought the drinks over and basically was like who got this? pass it down.... who got this? pass it down, etc. Same with the meals - she delivered my French Onion Soup to the wrong person, three... times.... During the meal I hear an loud conversation behind us of a very pretentious and superficial nature.. turns out - its the owner. self explanatory on that one. They dont split bills - so when it came time to pay - I walked the server through the process of what goes on what card.. we didn't trust her after that - see the ordering process above. The food quality was ok, but not worth it if I am going to receive less than stellar service. We won't be back. Should have just went to patricks. read more

I thought about writing a terrible review to encourage you not to go and keep this place a secret... The Forge is absolutely the best place to go for wings and beer. With an unparalleled selection of draft and bottled beers, it's the hangout for tourists from Jiminy, locals from a large surrounding radius, and college kids from BMC and Williams. On a Friday or Saturday night, the place is always packed. However, show up on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, and you'll surely get a table right away, even if you have a large group (say eight or so). I'm a local regular. My friends and I go for both the beer and the wings. In fact, I've never been there and not eaten wings. I recommend the Dean's original (though I'm not sure they're listed as such on the menu anymore). There are different schools of thought on this point, but never fear, you can always order half and half if you're torn between two options. A dozen will easily put you into a food induced coma, though I often pair it with a salad and take some home afterwards. The salad bar is fantastic, mostly because of the sweet corn mixture always on hand and the variety of toppings. If you plan to go often (which you should!) consider registering for a beer card-- it's easy... drink fifty different beers in a year and you get a mug with your name on it. After that, you're charged mug prices for your beers. Do it again, you get another mug. Do it again, you get another mug. After some number of cards, you get your name on the wall. There are further incentives to keep going after that too... Finally, the waitstaff is FANTASTIC. They are mostly young, attractive ladies, who always have a smile on. When I was there last week, our waitress was soooo wonderful-- I had just had my wisdom teeth out and she was great about figuring out what I could eat without hurting myself! Furthermore, she told us that she has upwards of 20 beer cards and comes in on her days off to eat there; that must mean it's good! ONE CAVEAT: The Forge only accepts three forms of payment, so make sure to bring cash if you are in a large party. They won't do separate checks. read more

I don't get it... all these stars made me go here, as well as seeing a full parking lot most the times I passed while I was camping down the street. I think the "standards"bar is set way too low in this region. I was so looking forward to all the good things I read. What a crock of poo poo. The bartender made no bones about letting you know how overwhelmed she was (I arrived 30 mins after they opened for lunch on a Tues) with her looks and sighs. I like to chat up a quick minute of small talk to gauge personalities. There was none of that. Strictly clinical business questions only. I ordered a dozen wings and a Forge burger medium/ well and my companion ordered the Etouffee. 45 minutes later the wings arrive. They are way over cooked, dry and crunchy (everyone knows a good wing has a crisp skin not hard and crunchy and juicy,tender meat) and barely any signs of the sauce, I had to literally rub each one around the plate each time to try to scrape up some flavor. What a disappointment. Sure enough our entrees are served while we are still eating our appetizers. (I hate that). My burger was rare in the middle, not medium/well as asked. I just ate what I could stomach around the edges as I didn't have another hour to spare to send it back. The Etouffee my partner said was not real Etoufee but a bunch of things thrown in a brown gravy. I'll take her word for it because it looked like chunky diarrhea to me.. I wasn't tasting it Etou-no-way! Now note this whole time bartenders are moving back and forth in front of us and not even eye contact with us. I did like the feel and decor of it , but but for the prices they charged for sub-par food, it's not enough to get me to return. What a shame. I had real high hopes for this one. And yes I agree with Mitchell H., yelpers let me down on this one as well. read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - Their version of medium/well. (shaking my head) - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

DELICIOUS WINGS. My husband I tried the old forge hot wings and they were perfectly crispy and tasty. The sauce was even more flavorful than your normal Frank's Red Hot sauce. There was something extra tangy making them extra scrumptious. Good bleu cheese too, nice and garlicky. I was NOT impressed with their nachos for two even though they are acclaimed by others. Grocery store tortilla chips, old tomatoes, sad ground beef, canned olives and cheese I can't even remember (not enough cheese/not super tasty.) Because of this experience I've decided to steer clear of northeast tex-mex offerings. Better to be safe than sorry. Thanks, Old Forge. There is PLENTY to drink at this place. It boasts as having over 100 beer offerings (drafts and bottles). A tasty draft from Uinta brewery ran us $7. Worth it for the price, I'm not sure. But it was refreshing and the draft had some great foam. Ambiance was very unique! The restaurant was packed with regulars on a Sunday afternoon. When you walk in you're in a small room with signs posting "wait to be seated." I hated that there was no hostess. We awkwardly waited wondering if anyone was going to welcome us. Bothersome for me as a newcomer. But someone came...eventually. There's beer memorabilia all over the dark wooden walls and ceilings. It felt like we were in a barn.Someone called it "revolutionary style." I'd stop by again for the wings! Wings are my weakness. And who doesn't love lots of beer options... read more

Probably some of the best wings I've ever had. This bar is a true gem - off the main road, carved into the side of rocky crevice and dark n' divey inside. It's really the perfect place to finish off a day of skiing; the smell of a wood burning fire and the bar brimming with old memorabilia will send you back to carefree days when all you had to worry about was taking that basket weaving final online and when you were taking laundry home to mom. If you enjoy something a little different, try the Buff Orpington wings. Named after a yellow chicken breed, I didn't understand the reference until I left the dark dining room and went to the bathroom, where I freaked out over the intense yellow color of my fingernails. And my face. And my hands. But by golly, it was worth it. The wings were a spicy marriage of cumin, turmeric and maybe a hint of something sweeter like honey. They weren't hot by any means, but they had enough flavor to keep me going back for more. They were also cooked perfectly, on the crispier side, so that the outside crunch was the perfect crust to seal in the moisture of the chicken. We also tried the Forge Burger with American cheese and bacon. It was cooked exactly medium rare and totally delicious. Both these dishes hit the spot and send us back to our cabin feeling totally satisfied. With a couple of excellent craft porters and stouts to wash down the wonderful pub food, this place will be a Sure Thing the next time we're in the Berkshires. read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - The well-worth-it damage to my nails of the Buff Orpington wings. - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

This place is a good go too, open late (we drive up from Westchester on Friday night's) great beer selections and great wings ... Nice stop after skiing to... The owner is a nice guy.. read more

Fun atmosphere and an incredible beer selection. This place is a must for any beer lover. I only tried one food item, but it was good. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of menu options for vegetarians aside from the usual veggie burger. read more

Maybe it's because they are understaffed, or have a lot of new staff, or are just very poorly managed. (Ultimately, this is all a reflection of poor management.) But this was a terrible dining experience. The wait for a table was over an hour, which would've been more tolerable if the hostess had been more communicative and friendly. She wouldn't give us a wait time estimate and, after we'd waited about 40 minutes, she told us there was a table available and would be "right out" to get us. Over 20 minutes later, she finally called for us (and snapped at us when we were confused and inquired). The waitress was friendly and attentive - the only positive for the evening. But there were several problems with food and drink orders: a wrong beer, as well as poorly poured beers on tap; tater tots with bacon inside which we were told would not have bacon (for the vegetarian in our group); pulled pork sliders missing the cole slaw, and with stale buns. And besides all this, the serving of entrees was also poorly timed. One entree came out, then it was at least 10 minutes before the other entrees were served and missing sides were provided. The French fries didn't have salt (we had to ask for that), and during this entire experience, no one ever offered us water. The teenager who brought out the food mumbled incomprehensibly so it was constant confusion whenever he stood there with plates. The kicker of the evening was when we noted that the tater tots had bacon and we specifically had asked if they did, the waitress went away and came back saying that they'd been removed from our bill but that because of that she "had to take them off our table" instead of just comping us the item and letting others at our table have them. What horrible management and customer service. read more

Four stars for the chicken wings!! We had the sweet and spicy wings and it has a Curry catchup type of flavor that was really phenomenal. They have a massive beer selection and also some pretty good hard ciders too. We tried a few other things on the menu but it just didn't seem that great to me there's a lot of fried food. But like I said the wings were finger lickin good- apparently they've one lots of awards for their wings and I can believe it they were cooked to perfection and rave rave rave about the wings!!! read more

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Very good wings! Good place to go after a day of snowboard/ski in the area. Grab a cold beer and must try their wings read more

Everyone in town goes to this restaurant. Another 10 minute drive away and you could go to Pittsfield for a chain restaurant. This bar is known for their selection of beer on tap and wings. Wings were good and I tried a couple different local beers. All good. They are busy just about every night. I waited 20 minutes to get in. read more

This place is an absolute STAPLE to central Berkshire county. Their beer selection is probably the biggest in New England. This is the kind of place that does beer cards and mugs too! They have a rotating tap of probably 10-20 beers and over 100 bottled beers too! The interior has a lot of character; covered in beer cards, mugs, pictures, local sports teams and skiing items. There's two TVs at the bar for sports, but this place is more about the people around you than watching tv. The wings at this place are outstanding (I went to college out near buffalo) and definitely comparable to real Buffalo wings. They're done right. Crunchy outside, hot moist middle and the sauces are outstanding! For you salad lovers, there's a salad bar here too! The only downside to this place is the fact that there's always a wait. But that, to me, means that this place is just awesome if it's always that busy. Plus the owner always walks around and makes sure every table is happy! Also, waiting for your table is kinda part of the experience. Go to the bar and grab a beer and chat with the people next to you! I've been going here since I was a child. After a long day skiing or on Thursday nights with my parents, it's always awesome. Locals and tourists alike frequent this place and it's somewhere my friends always want to come back to when they visit. Thanks Olde Forge for being awesome and not changing over the years :) read more

We arrived to a packed house and a thirty minute wait. On the one hand if a place has that long of a wait on a Thursday night then it must be ok. On the other hand, we were frickin' hungry. That minor annoyance was quickly forgotten when we noticed that they have Southern Tier Pumking, one of my favorite beers, on tap. Luckily this place has a pretty decent beer selection because that was enough to cover for the slow service and adequette food. The service can probably be chalked up to it being so busy on a weekday, but our food really didn't strike us as anything special. Not being from the area, I don't know what else Pittsfield has to offer, but I do know that we passed quite a few places to eat here based on the solid reviews and we weren't all that impressed. read more

So if you find yourself way out on in the not so wild western parts of Massachusetts you will probably end up hungry and sober at some point and you will be looking for a bar. Imagine yourself being down hiking Mt. Greylock or done skiing for the day at Jiminy Peak. Well, get in your car and get ready for some very careful drinking and driving and head to the Olde Forge. Hands down, way, way, down - the best beer geek bar but I've been to in a long time. I counted well over a hundred bottles on hand and there were about 10 taps up and running. The food menu was pretty decent, and I defaulted to the wings per everybody's suggestion at the bar and I was not disappointed. read more

I really don't understand all the rave reviews. The food was mediocre at best. Salad bar was a joke and totally picked over. There are no tomatoes on the salad bar? We were told we have to ask our server for Tomatoes . I assume this is to cut costs. I agree with previous review that the wings were way over cooked and dry. Fish and chips were good but nothing great. Weird check in process . We were told 35 minutes and we waited an hour. When we asked for an update after 45 mins we were told they don't update!!! Very weird, won't be back. read more

We were on vacation here from Virginia and saw this place on Yelp and it looked like a winner according to the ratings Usually the ratings are accurate but in this case this place was way overrated for sure! I am not a beer drinker and this place seemed to be great at beer but not at the food! The salad bar was small but very good! The salad bar was the best part of the meal! Had nachos for two and was average at best! The dish was pretty plain and needed more seasoning for sure! Where's the Beef???? Because it was very little on the nachos??? My son had ribs and they were terrible! Maybe these ribs are the way they are cooked in the north but never had ribs taste this bad in my life Ribs were way over blacken/burnt and were dry with no flavor! This place should come to Virginia to learn how to cook ribs that taste great! Another member of my party had fish and chips and that looked good and tasted good! Another had a burger and that was also good! Service was so-so at best! Took forever and they could not keep beverages full! Also they charge (full price each glass) for refills which crazy! If you like beer then you should be good here but if you just want food I would look elsewhere! Will not be back this week read more

Olde Forge Restaurant - Cool ski lift outside under the deck - American Near Me - Lanesborough, Massachusetts

After I tweeted about the fab wings at another Berkshire establishment, somebody messaged me a heads up about the Old Forge, so of course, we headed over there one Saturday night (around 6ish), and OMG - what a fright. The place was jam packed! At least 30 people were waiting to be seated. Seems like a mix of locals and tourists (since it's near Mt. Greylock & Jimney Peak). We left & pledged to return at an off peak hour - at noon (opening time) on a Saturday. We've been to the Old Forge three times since. First time, we tried the hot wings. They were quite hot, meaty and tasty, but not really worth a special trip. We also tried their burgers b/c someone told us they had the best burger around - can't say I agree. It was a typical bar burger, nothing special, maybe even a bit overcooked. Fries were ehh. We were ready to write off the Old Forge as a crowded tourist trap and not worth a return visit when the bartender at our other fav (Berkshire) wing establishment told us we didn't order the right wings at Old Forge - we needed to get the "Buff Orpington" wings. OK, so we returned and have to say "Wow" - they were amazing! The sauce has somewhat of a curry flavor with orange peel and I don't know what else, but it's not hot or spicy, just sweet and a bit savory. Now I know why they win all the contests. If you go, keep in mind the wings take 20 min to cook. We also ordered French Onion soup which was very tasty. Gooey cheese in a flavorful, oniony packed broth. Perfect for a chilly day. The Buff Orpington wings were so great that we returned a week later, having not been able to get them off our minds. We sat on the sun filled outside patio and it was bliss once again. This time we also tried their mussels - very tasty, in a garlicky butter sauce with two nice wedges of yummy garlic bread. If you like beer, the Old Forge has a ton of beer selections (300ish). I'm not a beer drinker but they have a great draft Saranac Root Beer. So, the Old Forge is a go - just don't go at peak dinnertime or you will have a looonnnggg wait. read more

This place is great as far as character and being a good local spot for beer and food. Unfortunately, the bartender we had was rude and seemed like we were bothering him, anytime we needed a drink or to order. He was not helpful with the menu and when I ordered he made a rude comment about not being able to hear and walked away. Sadly, this place is an area gem with bad service. read more

Worst place to visit in Berkshire County. The food is adequate but the owner is RUDE and unappreciative of business and has no idea of the meaning of Customer Service. Of the variety of businesses in Berkshire County available for service this business is a last resort. read more

Great service. Quick and attentive. Wings were wonderful. My wife has celiac and has to eat gluten free. They were extremely helpful in preparing her lunch. Great atmosphere. Sports bar atmosphere. Fun place. I will definitely go again while here. read more

Definitely not giving this place 5 stars for the food, although the food is good - just nothing extraordinary. I love this place because it's unique and screams "Berkshires" to me. Old, cozy, comforting. The French onion soup was exactly what I needed after a not-so-great day. They also have the most amazing selection of beer available. It's really unbelievable - if you love beer, you must check this place out. read more

I read the reviews before coming here and so my expectations were pretty low... The reviews complaining about the salad are pretty overblown. It's a pretty basic salad bar and considering it's less than $10, seems fair to me. We had the Étouffée and French Onion soup, both were excellent. Étouffée came with a salad bar, sufficient for us. It was our first time to the Berkshires and we'd definitely stop by again. Atmosphere was great, waitstaff was friendly, food and drink were great. read more

For a beer and wing connoisseur, this is as good as it gets. Seriously! I didn't count all the beers, but there were at least 5-6 pages of them - in small print! If you can't find a beer here...fuggeddaboutit! I found a great cider from Wash State - Samuel Smith. So crisp and refreshing....I need to find this here in RI....like now! Hubby had a wheat beer that I couldn't even begin to spell. Great selection (but I may have already mentioned that?!!). Oh yeah, they have good food too :-) I'm from near Buffalo originally so I know good wings. And these were the real deal. Huge, crispy, and I tried the house sauce and it was fantastic. Spicy with just a hint of sweet. Hub had some mexican pizza that looked pretty good, but who cares? I was wallowing in my wings and cider.....good stuff! read more

Best spot in Western MA for beer and wings. Beer selection is 2nd to none in the area and the wings are award winning! Staff is a lot of fun and very energetic. Busy 7 days a week here! Go once and go often. Start a beer card and finish 50 different beers in 1 year get a custom engraved mug. read more

I had the chicken Greek salad after a long bike ride on the bike path. It was delicious as well as the great root beer on tap. I would definitely go there again read more

Best wings ever!!!!!!!! So crispy and the sauce was bomb. Friendly and attentive service as well. Awesome vibes--exactly what you want for a wing spot. Glad we drove up here while on a trip to Stockbridge! read more

Nice little place, pretty good food, above average beer selection, nice indoor pubby feel and a good back porch for those nice days. Not a go out of your way place, but a pretty good option if you're in the area. There's plenty of parking, and the servers were nice. read more