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    Prison City Pub & Brewery

    4.1 (432 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Breweries, American
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    PRISON CITY PUB & BREWERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Poutine fries with pork belly
    Cyndi H.

    Sat outside on a warm but breezy day. Table was a bit slanted soda kept sliding across but we managed. The poutine with beer glazed pork belly was the bomb and I would order and eat it again and again and again.. but I digress. I had the crispy chicken sandwich which was missing the smoked Gouda but tasty nonetheless. My dining partner got the arugula pesto chicken. We thought there would be arugula on it but the pesto is made with arugula. Waitress brought out a bowl of arugula for him which was very nice since we misunderstood. Warm lettuce is not our thing. Waitress was very attentive and drinks remained filled throughout! If in the area we would stop in again.

    Tim K.

    Very good lunch with colleagues. All of us enjoyed our bowls as they were filling yet not the kind of meal that sticks in your belly the rest of the day. Each one of us went in a "different" bowl direction. My bowl of choice was the "abundance bowl". This bowl includes. mixed greens, quinoa, roasted vegetables, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and sunflower seeds on a maple vinaigrette. While the bowl was loaded with a lot of mixed greens, it was pretty light on all the other ingredients. Really enjoyed the maple vinaigrette. To make this a better salad more of the "other items" beyond the mixed greens would make it excellent.

    Erica O.

    I saw they were having a special Octoberfest menu so my friend and I decided to go for lunch. We shared an appetizer of fried pierogies filled with delicious sauerkraut and served with sour cream. They were crispy, hot and full of nicely cooked sauerkraut. My friend had a Schweinebraten- slow braised pork with red cabbage, mashed potatoes and gravy. She said it was fall apart tender and everything was seasoned well and tasty. I love sausage so I had a platter with 3 different sausage, red cabbage, sauerkraut and spaetzle. Everything tasted very good, but my only issue was that all the items were piled up and the grainy mustard that I didn't care for was all over the top of everything. I had no idea they were going to spread it on top or I would have asked for it on the side. I cleared the mustard off as best I could and brought most of it home for my husband. (This was not a sandwich or salad so I didn't expect the condiment to be served over all the food). I tasted everything on the plate and the food was very good, this was merely a matter of my not liking the mustard. Next time I will ask. Our server was excellent, giving us time to choose our drinks and food, checking in with us and splitting our checks. I am not an IPA drinker, but their Mass Riot is light , crisp and outstanding. They have outdoor seating and it was a beautiful day.

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Andy C.

    Service by Stephanie was amazing, friendly and attentive. Inside has quite a bit of space with a "prison" motif. Food was also excellent. Ladies had the cabbage Arugula Pesto Chicken open faced on garlic bread, grilled chicken, house arugula pesto, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato. Very enjoyable. Guys had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich crispy fried pickle brined chicken breast, smoked gouda cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, pickles. Great flavor. PCB Brussel Sprouts was our starter crispy pork belly, honey, house beer mustard, goat cheese. Pork belly plentiful and Brussels were very good. Lots of great draft beer selections and also amazing food choice.

    Eric D.

    I've never been to Auburn before I'm sad I've missed such a neat place for so long. Man the pretzels and beer cheese were delicious and the chicken sandwich even better! They have a very interesting place with cool theme and lots of indoor and outdoor dining area. If absolutely stop back again prices were good and staff was so nice!

    Eggs Benedict
    Jenny S.

    We had some errands in Auburn so we stopped by this pub because the menu looks appetizing. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. Our server Ashley was nice and the outdoor seating area is very cute and comfortable. They offer Sunday brunch so I ordered the eggs Benedict; the eggs were undercooked, the hollandaise was slightly broken, and the potatoes were cold. Bacon was fine and fresh-squeezed orange juice was tangy and good. My husband said the beer was good, but his burger was overcooked and bland. The restaurant was clean and nice looking, but the food was a huge miss!

    Buffalo Chicken perogies
    Michael L.

    Prison City has locked me up and I hope they throw away the key! What a wonderfully delicious lunch we had that put my taste buds under arrest. Truly, it was a fantastic lunch, went on a Saturday shortly after opening and somehow got a table right away. Expect wait times and you should wait, it's so worth it! The place is really chill inside with a solid welcoming vibe. The staff was helpful and kind. Service was fast but not rushed. We enjoyed a local soda, the buffalo cauliflower perogies, a crispy chicken sandwich, a power salad and something I don't remember the name of. All of it was incredibly delicious, bringing happy taste buds and tummies to everyone. If all the other reviews didn't convince you. What the heck are you waiting for... Enjoy!!

    Hand-Cut French Fries
    Bill M.

    We came to Prison City to try a few beers and get a small snack before driving back to our Airbnb on Seneca. We are fortunate enough to have Prison City beer distributed to SE Pennsylvania so I was familiar with their stuff before coming here. The beers were all very good and I would have taken some home but I didn't have a cooler. We ordered fries and the Brussels sprouts just to help absorb the beer. Both were very good. The mustard on the Brussels sprouts was the standout for us.

    Fish & Chips
    Owen C.

    We turned up to this place for my birthday as a way for me to meet with my parents and grab a bite to eat eat before working the evening. Staff were extremely pleasant and even nice enough to my mom to get a photo of us together. The atmosphere inside is a fusion for a pub and the atmosphere of Auburn itself. I got the pub burger, which was cooked perfectly along with fries . The natural fries were crispy and everything topping the burger was well put together. I appreciate the attention to detail and the time they took explaining the shepherds pie to my father. Overall, this was a wonderful visit and we will be back .

    Steak and frites for $28 supposed to be cooked medium, but it was dark all the way through.
    Barbara W.

    The beer was good, and the service was good. My husband ordered the steak and frites and it was pretty pathetic considering the price. A thin piece of meat cooked well done when he asked for medium. Didn't really have the time to send it back and wait for something else to come out.

    Tammra S.

    Absolutely love Prison City. Their menu is vast whether food or beer. It has become a tradition for a few families with the kiddos to stop at Prison City after a lacrosse tournament in West Genesee and travel home to Canandaigua. The pork fried rice is my absolute favorite and a must try if you've never had it. You won't be disappointed. Staff is friendly and street parking was easy to find on a Sunday afternoon.

    Seafood soup
    Laura R.

    Visiting the area and needed to find a place to eat on a Sunday evening. The kitchen is open until 8pm on Sundays. Our server, James was absolutely delightful!! He was so attentive and went out of his way throughout our visit. The grass fed burger was excellent along with the delicious Poutine and I'm a Poutine snob! The vibe of this place is really cool. Margaritas were great and as are the selections of beers. I can't say enough how terrific James made our experience. Definitely ask for him if you are visiting!!

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    The food was amazing the service was quick it's a good place to grab a bite to eat the service was amazing

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