My workday isn't over and I'm not feeling like I need another coffee, so I asked Yelp for breweries in the neighborhood and landed here. Yes, it's possible to sit here with a laptop and work. Maybe not as quiet as a library or as normal as a coffeeshop but it's like a coffeeshop. Just with beer! The hostess brought me to a table near a power outlet which was helpful and my waitress was friendly and understanding that I'm not eating. Just a beer and maybe a second. River City is comfortable and a great spot. I did seem some food come out of the kitchen that looked awesome. The parking was free. And in the end, this turned out to be a superior place to spend two hours on my laptop, "working." [Review 730 of 2026 - 81 in Kansas - 25911 overall] read more

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I cannot in good conscience give this location more than a 1/5 and it has nothing to do with the food-- mostly. They wildly lack consistency. When it's good, it's good. I strongly urge you to never do pick up or do delivery because there's a 25% chance or greater you will be missing something from your order or your food won't be packaged well and will have spilled everywhere in the bag. And I can confidently say this after half a dozen plus chances on delivery. Unfortunately it's not small things like silverware that are usually missing. It's usually entire meals or entire sides ordered a la carte. I feel crazy enough thinking perhaps I forgot to order something or click something but they always attach a receipt to the outside of the bag confirming that indeed, I am not crazy. They are just not thorough. Examples of missing items: No chips with chips and salsa One time we got just someone else's order entirely (nothing matched our order) Multiple instances of sides missing Today my pizza was missing. There were only three items on this order so now currently figuring out if I'm reordering a pizza or just scrounging around in my pantry after all. I would understand a bit better if perhaps our orders were complicated but I'm only ever ordering for just two. It doesn't ever seem like anyone is checking for accuracy or quality assurance to make sure packaging is closed all the way or seal proof. I've dined in twice and the wait staff seemed a little lost on a busy night and the wait time on food was pretty long. Perhaps it was just sincerely an off night that night. Everyone has them. However for sure, their pickup and delivery system is very flawed I can say emphatically. I really wish they'd work out their kinks because it's the closest non-chain restaurant to me that serves a little bit of everything. Edit: I reordered the pizza and it arrived suspiciously fast but it was still over an hour after originally ordered. It was cold. 10000% not a fresh pizza. Very disappointing read more

The pork belly macaroni and cheese was too sweet to the point that it's almost like eating caramel candy. The pickle dip was delicious and it tasted like cream cheese and salsa combined together. I can tell the chips were homemade and it was seasoned well. The chicken pot pie was good too especially the crust. Overall, I would eat there again but I don't recommend getting the pork belly mac unless you really like very sweet food. read more

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What does one do in KANSAS of all places? On a business trip I was getting tired of hotel bars and chain restaurants, so I found my way to River City Brewing and was thrilled with this decision. Each beer was unique and looked SO tasty, I was wishing they had flights. Luckily, I was there during a slow period, so the bartender patiently poured me taste after taste until I decided on a dark and roasty porter. I didn't try the food, but the beer alone was so good I'm giving it the full five stars. I loved the ambiance--you could belly up to the bar, sit in the dining room, or enjoy the patio in a western-feeling atmosphere. Old Town Wichita was very cool and if you find yourself in the area, don't miss this delightful little brewery! read more

River City Brewing - Stout - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

The company I work for threw a holiday bash here and it's a great choice for your next party experience. The staff were very professional and friendly. The food was really good, too. We had salmon and mashed potatoes with veggies and cheesecake for dessert. They also have great drinks. I really enjoyed my Sangria. Overall, a very nice experience and would totally stop here on a next trip to Wichita. Check out the surrounding area; it's in a great location and Hotel Old Town is walking distance if you need to crash the night. read more

I always stop by a brewery if stopping in a new town. River City brewery was the Wichita stop. We came in for dinner on a Saturday night during the holidays. It was slammed! The wait for a table went quickly, quoted 45 mins got us sat in less than 30. Holiday decorations were obnoxious, which is what they were going for. The service was pissy. Slamming down drinks and barware. It was busy but don't take out on the guest who just sat down. Food was adequate for a brewery in a college town. The waiter helped decided between two meals and it turned out as a good choice. Chicken pot pie was more like soup than a cream sauce, but had decent flavors. They had a lot of holidays cocktails, I should have tried, but it was a brewery so had to have the beer. The holiday IPA was better than all year IPA. I gave three stars for the decorations effort and the variety and good food on the menu. I would like to go back and try outside the holiday time. read more

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For drinks and apps this is the spot. Place had a great vibe and bartender was super friendly. Beer selection was on point.

My son's baseball team is playing in Wichita and we all wanted a place to get everyone together for a team dinner. We brought about 40 people. Everyone there was so friendly and helpful. The host and our servers were very accommodating. Thanks to everyone who made our team dinner a memorable night! read more

We were in Wichita for a concert and depended on Yelp for a recommendation. Once again, fellow Yelpsters directed us to another great restaurant! Food and service were fabulous, accompanied by excellent craft cocktails. The restaurant decorates for the holidays and the ambiance evoked a cozy Christmas vibe despite the fact that it was almost 90 degrees outside. read more

I was back in Wichita to close out my mother's estate. Needless to say I wasn't back in Wichita for the fun & entertainment. That being said, I channeled my inner sailor and found brewery, River City! I found a seat at the bar where tge bartender gave me a few samples to figure out which direction to go with regard to suds. I settled on an IPA and settled in. Afterwards the meal was messy and good, the bartender's old fashion game was on-point. Thanks River City being the high point of my trip back to my hometown. My only regret was not getting a tshirt before I left. read more

Great food, great atmosphere and our server was terrific. Has a really creative menu and the food was awesome. I suggest the buffalo chicken sandwich served in Mac and cheese. Was a welcome and relaxing stop after a long trip. read more

Great food and excellent beer. Would prefer the beer to be a little colder but the waitress told me this is how beer comes out of the tap. Anyhow, very cool and chill place, always enjoy River City Brewing!! read more

I love this place but the people who dine in not all but some seems very racist they just stare at me and my child as if we don't belong

Large restaurant in a charming historic building. It was very busy at lunchtime on a Sunday. Decorated to the max for the holidays . I ordered the pork belly lettuce wraps. I loved it. The pork belly was crispy and had a flavorful (not too sweet and not too spicy) sauce. The carrot slaw had pineapple and jalapeños. It was also served with sliced radishes and jalapeños. It was all fresh and crisp. My dining partner let me snag a few French fries that were hot and crispy and well seasoned, service was spot on. read more

River City Brewing - Pork belly lettuce wraps - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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Yummy pizza, excellent customer service, nice patio seating with misters in the hot July sun. Also, the emerald stout and tornado alley are recommended if you're thirsty. read more

River City Brewing - Greek pizza on cauliflower crust - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Ho Ho... Hmm: A Tale of Festive Flair and Fair Food River City's holiday popup is like that one neighbor who wins every Christmas decoration contest - absolutely crushing it in the sparkle department, but serving cookies that are just... okay. The main floor is a winter wonderland fever dream in the best way possible. Santa clearly emptied his entire workshop here, creating themed sections that would make even the Grinch crack a smile. Pro tip: Make reservations unless you enjoy waiting longer than it takes Santa to visit every house on Christmas Eve. We lucked out and got seated in the "Tipsy Penguin" upstairs - which apparently now serves food, despite what every sign, menu, and probably some ancient prophecy says. Our server was running around like an elf on December 23rd, bless her heart. The food? It's the Christmas gift that makes you say "...oh, thanks" while trying to look excited. The mac and cheese variations were basically fraternal twins - one just wearing buffalo sauce and blue cheese. The chicken pot pie had a crust worthy of Mrs. Claus but filling thinner than a budget Christmas bonus. Our cheese curds played hide-and-seek, finally appearing after our meal like a late Christmas card in January (though they did comp them, props for that). Cocktails come pre-batched, so forget about mocktails - it's all-in or nothing, like Christmas with distant relatives. Beer selection was... present. Bottom line: Come for the decorations that'll blow up your Instagram, stay for... well, just the decorations. We'll be back when it's not holiday season and the kitchen isn't trying to feed the North Pole. P.S. Those 90-minute table limits are enforced like Santa's naughty list deadlines. read more

River City Brewing - Upstairs in the Tipsy Penguin - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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Nice brewery atmosphere with lots of TVs to watch March Madness basketball games. Reasonable wait and solid service. The food was excellent for a brewery with quite a few options. Had the chips and salsa along with the pretzel and cheese for an appetizer. Both good quality and tasty. Ordered the Salmon and rice with asparagus for entree, and it was cooked medium like I requested which is kinda impressive for a brewery. Tasted good and very pleased with the overall experience. Did not have any beers but there were a lot of options, and they have a good reputation for their beers. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family for a nice experience if that is the vibe you are looking for in an outing. read more

Great menu options. Our group tried the Fish & Chips, Original Smash Burger, Bahn Mi, and a Jam (something) Turkey Club. All great!!Amazing cocktails (Dill Pickle Margarita and Watermelon Freshy w/ a shot of vodka! Mmmmm) But best of all was the staff. Special shout out to our server Cooper!! Great recommendations and a fantastic personality (fun and attentive)!! We're already planning our next visit and will definitely ask to sit in Coopers section!! read more

As I was visiting to Old Town to see that The Anchor Bar And Grill had permanently closed due to not paying their taxes, I've had to stop there and see that The Anchor Bar And Grill in Wichita is permanently closed as it was empty. After that, I went to one of my favorite restaurants in Wichita, The River City Brewery, from there I usually go for their fish and chips which were the best part, however I went with their brisket sandwich which is melt in your mouth perfection, the inside of the restaurant is amazing as you're actually in a cellarer with people inside of it and it will give you a fresh reminder of a beer cellar except that it's a restaurant, I highly recommend going to this place, it will bring you the best in breweries in Wichita. read more

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The true star of this brewery is Brooke at the bar! She was phenomenal and made a lot of very amazing drink recommendations! She was attentive and was very good company! They also have various infused spirits they use for cocktails and they were quite delicious! This place is a vibe even when it's not busy! Highly recommend! read more

River City Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

The food and beer here were just average. Our service was good. It had a chain restaurant vibe, but it's in a really cool location. Overall, it was just kid for us. read more

I love the atmosphere The pizza & salads are my favorite. The salmon is always a go to when I'm wanting a lighter meal. We've been here with both large & small groups & the service has never disappointed. read more

Caden was such an amazing waiter, I haven't seen that drive in years. We got bbq chicken pizza cauliflower and it was amazing. Tried the key lime pie beer per his recommendation and it's really good and unique to this place! read more

Good food, great service, extremely loud atmosphere every time I've been there. It's a good group dining place.

Perfect spot in downtown ICT if you have patio weather. Bonus points for being dog-friendly! If the weather isn't patio-ready, then the dining space is plentiful and airy. It's a brewery, so if you do the drink, then try a locally brewed beer. I go for the malt over the hop, so I was torn between the Rock Island Red (homage to the rail line that bisects downtown Wichita) or the Old Town Brown, and the brown ale won. Fabulous pint, nutty with caramel notes and a smooth malt. Such a winner! The Mrs. opted for a lighter variety with the Dim Wit, a Belgian wheat ale with a touch of orange on the back end, perfect for a pleasant evening. We couldn't just do beer, so besides opting for a couple of salads, we shared a Kansan pizza, hand-made and easily big enough to share between two. Amazing crust, done just enough to hold the toppings, and we left no trace of that pizza's existence. Super glad we followed our server's recommendation and we were completely happy with all of our fare. Brewpubs/brewery restaurants seem to be popping up everywhere, so it can be tough to distinguish a brand. But River City Brewery is delivering an outstanding glass of bier and melding a strong menu with a great space for a top-notch destination. If you're in Old Town and are looking for a beer and a burger or pizza, then RCB is a definite winning choice. read more

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Had the Buffalo Mac and cheese with bacon and fried chicken. The noddles are shells and it was very tasty. The service was ok, not amazing, not bad, but they appeared to be pretty busy so I'm guessing that's why. Recommend though, delicious food. read more

River City Brewing - Buffalo mac and cheese, with bacon and fried chicken - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

We ate at River City in January and the Christmas pop up was still going. It was so beautiful inside and out! All of the food we ordered was delicious. The only complaint would be the holiday cocktail with vodka that had rosemary in just tasted like a vodka cran but it was still good. Our waiter was also the bartender so he was very busy and a little slow. But we enjoyed sitting and admiring the decorations. Highly recommend visiting during the Christmas pop up! read more

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Stopped by for a lunch date with the wife since she works close to downtown. Opt for something light and fresh here. The waffle fries are top-notch, and the fish batter is perfectly fried. Even the coleslaw, which I usually skip at establishments, was surprisingly good. Pro tip: It can get crowded during lunch, but you can head to the bar for quicker service. Enjoy! read more

River City Brewing - Fish and River City Fish & Chips. Sooo good! - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

I was with a friend l, neither of us from the area at all and she found this place. I'm glad she did because all of the food was great! Our waitresses (one in training) we're both very helpful and kind. We got the sausage board as an appetizer. She got a craft beer and I got the perzikboom or something like that! They do samples of their drinks so it was nice to make sure you like it before ordering a full size. She got a burger with a pepper jelly and I got the mushroom burger that had smoked bacon on it. Everything was delicious. I could have done a better job at taking photos of everything and remember the names of what we ordered but I was just enjoying my time and living in the moment. I highly recommend this establishment and if I lived closer I'd definitely be back. read more

River City Brewing - Sausage board, 4 kinds of cheese, and a soft pretzel. Delicious. - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Good beer! Friendly service, was at the courtyard in old town for work, solid beer decent pricing. Was there just prior to last call, but was treated respectfully and they let me know I have 10 minutes. Tried a sampler of the green flamingo a hatch chili raspberry beer...awesome barely any heat but chili flavor, very nice. Came close to buying a can to go, but would have to check a bag so I decided against it ... read more

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Great food. Atmosphere was very authentic brewery. Cameron did a great job with menu selections and service. That's my Jam smash burger was good, however the jalapeño jam is deceiving, it is very sweet. Not my jam! Sweetness on a burger is something I am not crazy about. Cooked very well. Very nice experience. The appetizers we had were great. Get the sausage plate. It comes with sausage, cheese and the Bavarian pretzel. Conveniently located to the Marriott hotel within a short safe walk. read more

Great atmosphere. Good food, great salads, good service. They have good burgers there too. You really can't go wrong with any of their selections. read more

The Christmasness is outrageous! Lights! Penguins?! We had a great time feeling festive, being festive, posing for pics in the Winter Wonderland and taking others festive pics. Food was good, service was terrific. The Cottage Pie and Fish & Chips were tasty. We had a super time. read more

River City Brewing - Fish & Chips - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Service was good, we were visiting we were sat right away. There's seating for inside and outside and the weather was beautiful. Our waitress Sadie was amazing! Her recommendations were a hit! The pizzas, Thai chicken and "it's my jam" burger were . Their beer was good too and i don't drink beer. Definitely recommend read more

I'm surprised by the rating on here! I've been here a few times, and it's always been really enjoyable. The service is always great- we get quick service despite how busy it is. It does get a little slower if you sit outside, but regardless, it wasn't too bad. The food is really great here! The drinks too of course. I LOVE the fries here. It's a must-do place to bring your friends if they're visiting. Come for a beer and a meal, and you'll have a good time. The service and staff is probably the best part though. read more

River City Brewing - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

I really loved this place. We were traveling through the area and this was a great place to stop. I got the mac and cheese with fried chicken on top and my friend got a huge burrito. The burrito was delicious and extremally filling. The mac and cheese was good too but it could have used more spices or a kick of flavor in my opinion. The beer made by them was really great too. I'm not a fan of hoppy beers so the Princess Peach was absolutely perfect for me! I even got 6 cans of it to go, which they can for you when you order it. The location was good but parking could be a tad difficult to find but not the worst. If you're looking to get dinner and pregame beers here then move on to the club scene right next door, this is the perfect place to do that! The staff was really pleasant and the atmosphere in general was cool. I definitely recommend stopping here whether you're just passing through or if you're a local! read more

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I made my way here just in time for one beer. The beer I got was supposed to be reminiscent of Cherry Limeade, it was ok, a lot of tartness but if it wasn't for the lime wedge there wasn't much citrusy sweetness that I was expecting. I didn't get to stick around longer than for a beer. I realized it was a Thursday but as soon as we walked in were were told that they were closing soon, and by soon they meant 8pm. I didn't feel unwelcome, but definitely felt rushed during our visit. I was about halfway through the beer I had just ordered when someone came up to us saying it was last call and if we wanted anything else. I usually drink pretty quickly and looking at the other 3 in my group they had had a few sips at most, barely giving them time to form an opinion on their beers before hurriedly being asked if they wanted another. With all that in mind, we decided against staying longer and ordering another round. read more

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The food was yummy, we had the Spinach and Artichoke dip to start. The waffle fries were really good as well. The Cajun Shrimp Pasta was creamy and delicious! The service was outstanding. It was a nice atmosphere and vibe. I enjoyed it so much that I took many pictures and a video. "I'll be back!..." read more

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I try to go here every time I am in Wichita. The cheese and sausage tray (with pretzel) is very good.

Can't believe I haven't written a review as many times we've been here. My youngest daughter and I have tried so many seasonal menu items and they all have been amazing. Our other not so adventurous family members have given the pizzas and chicken strips a try and say those are very good. The Jenny sandwich and homemade lemonade are also a hit with the family. I don't think we have ever came here and had a bad experience. The wait staff is always knowledgeable and friendly. read more

River City Brewing - Seasonal burger - Brewpubs Near Me - Wichita, Kansas