Beer is ok, pizza is great. Bartender was amazing and attentive. I will be back for the pizza…read morealone, the beer is just an added bonus. Some reviews posted complaints about them being short staffed. Lake Life did have a sign out front indicating that they are short staffed, but I didn't notice it. Seemed clean and plenty of employees to handle all of the business.

The seltzer and beers were 5/5!! We met the owners, who are…read morea husband and wife combo with their son as our server. The vibes are immaculate here. I definitely recommend this. we had such a good experience in the off season we can't wait to see them full swing during the summer

Great location in the middle of Penn Yan. Irish Red ale was good. Loaded fries were way too big…read morefor one person, but I powered through and finished them. Bartender was by himself and working his butt off; never missing a beat.

Great brewery with a nice selection and plenty of seating!…read more Went here on Labor Day weekend and was excited to try their Mango Wheat. It was super refreshing - highly recommend if you're into fruited wheat beer. They had a good selection of different kind of beers as well as local wines and NYS spirits. There's definitely something for everyone! The staff was very welcoming, answered questions, and there was ample seating inside and outside. Highly recommend!

We love this place & highly recommend it. Staff is great, food is excellent, and the beer is always…read moreoutstanding.

Wow I love a brewery that has good food along with good beer! We visited on a Sunday and there was…read morelive music and the perfect weather to enjoy their patio overlooking the lake. Bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Would love to come again!

Visited on the day they were hosting their Halloween party. The team was dressed up for the…read morecelebration and it added to the fall ambiance. I had a fantastic pumpkin beer with the sugar rim. We had the spinach and artichoke dip which was also fantastic.

A rainy day in Watkins Glen turned into a fun adventure when we decided to take a ride along Seneca…read moreLake and stop at Stag Brewing. What a great choice! The brewery has a large open lawn with plenty of tables, benches, and a variety of games to keep things lively--cornhole, dice games, a safe plastic axe-throwing game, giant connect four outside and various table games inside. It's a perfect spot to relax and hang out, whether with friends, family, or pets. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially to our dogs (they even brought out free biscuits, which was such a nice touch). We sampled a flight of their beers and tried the chicken & waffle bites were delicious! The food menu is more "munchies style" but everything we had was fresh and tasty, a great complement to the drinks. Stag Brewing combines a fun, laid-back vibe with good beer, good food, and great hospitality. Highly recommend stopping here if you're exploring Seneca Lake or just looking for a relaxed, pet-friendly brewery experience.

Wow, we loved this place! Stopped in for a quick drink and thought it would be just a run of the…read moremill brewery, but it was so much more! They specialize in unique beers. Two don't use hops (they were so good) and one was a darker beer brewed with apples (so unique!). The bartender explained things perfectly and clearly was an expert and enthusiastic about the beers. They also had an awesome outdoor space and lots of other drink options (slushees (NA and alcoholic) cider etc.). There is something here for everyone!

Great family friendly taproom and delicious takeout. Wife and I really enjoyed talking with the…read moreowners while we tried each beer and got some amazing food to go! Would recommend and will be back.

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Climbing Bines was one of seven breweries we visited on our recent trip to the FLX region, specifically Seneca Lake. To be consistent with my rating scale I really had to think hard about this one because there are quite a few good breweries right around Watkins Glen. When I asked myself if I'd be willing to drive 30 minutes to bypass a couple of other breweries to get there the answer was yes - depending on the weather. The tap room has the earthy feel that I find comfortable, it has a really nice outdoor seating areas, and its super dog friendly. Although there are some better beers close by, Climbing Bines gets bonus points from me for the ambiance and scenery. It really is a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing place. Don't get me wrong, the beers are OK, but I'd mostly drive a bit to hang out there for an evening if it's sunny and if there's a food truck. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

On our Seneca Lake brewery tour (July 14), we didn't stop at the new Climbing Bines tasting room in…read moreGeneva, NY, but instead stopped at the Hop Farm. I always like this location! It is big with lots of outdoor space. It has two event spaces (one enclosed) and often has food trucks. The website recommends bringing chairs on the weekend, because they have more space than seating. One thing to note about the beers is that some are made with ingredients from other farms. On the menu, those are marked as "Pando" (I don't remember what that stands for). Wineries in the Finger Lakes region have wine trail markers. I hope the breweries will advocate for something similar. Those markers could help more people discover the growing number of breweries in the Finger Lakes.

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!

Cannot rate this location as it is no longer a brewery. No fridge with beer to go, no crowler…read moremachine, etc. Just a beer bar... lots of beer from Hudson Valley (probably easy to get via a distributor). Brewing was dropped from name. Website no longer works. This is now a different entity operating as a beer bar.

On my way to Keuka Lake and we see a brewery sign... had to stop and check it out. Smaller place…read morebut what a great beer list. We learned they don't actually make their own beer however they have some amazing local beers. I was excited to order a heady topper double ipa from Vermont! We took our beers outside to the patio section, where you have a limited view of the lake. We had beautiful weather to sit and enjoy our drinks. They had a limited menu but we didn't order anything.

Just a quick pit stop for a drink. I got the sour slammer...it was actually very good. Wish we…read morewould have eaten here instead of the Pete's place. Pizza looked really delicious. Perhaps next time when we are in the area. Great outdoor area and dog friendly.

Home run. Stopped here on our way through. Easy going staff and good drinks…read more The atmosphere is laidback and I felt comfortable.

When we found out one of our favorite restaurants had changed hands and quality went down, we went…read moreto Yelp to find another place to eat. Tavern Restaurant did not disappoint. Old school tavern vibe. All four of us throughly enjoyed our lunch. Staff were friendly, prices were great. We will definitely make this our new " go to" Place when we're in the area.

Wow this place was awesome with great food and service. Before we ate we played a lot of game which…read moreincluded a pool table and a shuffle board which was so fun. And when are food came it was good with incredible wings and pizza.