We stopped in last night and are glad that we did. I ordered the tootsie roll cocktail and at…read more$7.50, it was great! I don't know how something made with orange juice tastes like a tootsie roll, but it does! My sister had a tequila sunrise and said she enjoyed it. We had no clue that they actually serve food and will be back to try that soon! The bartender was super friendly and the gentleman (who we assumed was the owner) was also very nice and talking to everyone! We felt welcomed there, which is always a plus!

Starview Brews is a charming spot in the heart of Columbia, PA. The nicely renovated space…read morepreserves a nunber of original details and is divided into a number iof smaller, quaint spaces--reminiscent of a UK public house. Service was quick and friendly at the bar and there are nice variety of beer styles to suit most tastes. I enjoyed a River Rat IPA (yeah, I know, boring!) which was nicey flavored and with a bit more malt than typical IPA. Food is also available, but we did not sample the menu--hence my "personal limit" of four stars for a drinks-only review. Starview has somewhat limited hours--open Wed thru Sat--so check befiore visiting. The bar was reasonably busy during our Saturday evening visit with what seemed to be a nice mix of visitors and locals Starview is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in lovely Columbia, PA.

This is one of the spots I meet friends for beers and I've never had a bad experience or drink. The…read morebartender is very attentive and doesn't skimp on the pours. I've always only ever had beers here but i'd be willing to bet the food i've seen them dish out tastes as great as it looks. Almost every time I've been there on a weekday it was very relaxed but sometimes the place is packed. They have plenty of seating so there's always a table further back where you can get away from the crowd. Plenty of nice outdoor seating too. They even have an upper level they sometimes host things in, I think one time I was there they had an art gallery and they even let us check it out when it wasn't open. Great booze, people, ambiance and most likely also food. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area or near the other locations.

Not welcoming at all. If you say thank you to the girl who takes your plate or talk to her she'll…read moreignore you. Also, it is weird to expect customers to tip when the customer has to pick up their food and drinks. Not only are they unfriendly here but lazy too. Unfortunately their food here wasn't worth the money. The mini pizza is bread,cheese, and sauce popped into the air fryer. Something that could've been done at home. I personally wouldn't come back unless an event was held here.

Great beer - another place moving away from the IPA heavy menus and into all sorts of styles -…read morewhich means there is so many more options to try and something for everyone. I enjoyed their "lampin" German Pilsner - clean, crisp, went down entirely too easily with some fries that they sprinkle with some sort of seasoning that make them incredibly easy to gobble up Space is open with plenty of tables and a rather large bar in the center - perfect for either large groups (I have been here with 12+) or 2.

Rise and Vine…read more Microbrewery and pub located in quaint Mount Joy, PA, that's been in operation since 2018. They specialize in brewing small, batch seasonal brews and a farm-to-table dining. The Good: *Friendly service *As mentioned above, the beers are seasonal so they're always changing. *Poor Life Choices Hazy IPA was very interesting. Probably the sweetest Hazy I've ever drank and, while I wouldn't kick it out of bed, it's not what I'd prefer. *Cheesy Beer Fries upgrade is a must! The cheese was perfection, with a nice flavor of beer without it being overwhelming. *Large space which is great for large parties. We had six people and it was no issue. The Meh: *Free street parking but it can be difficult to find at times, believe it or not. There are a few free lots close-by, tho. *Interior can get a bit raucous *The Rachel (basically a Reuben w/ turkey instead of pastrami) was very underwhelming, a touch greasy, and the ratio of turkey to bread was way off. The Ugly: *The Chicken on the Chicken Nachos was hammered hard--as if Chicken breasts aren't dry enough. Conclusion: Overall, it's probably 3.5*, but I'll round-up because I'd still most likely be back to give them another go next time we're in the area.

We stop in to check it out. Great atmosphere and the service was speed and excellent. Beer was very…read moretasty.

Visited Liquid Hero Brewing Company on a beer tour. I was immediately taken with the look and feel…read moreof the venue. It's a dark bar, but has a gentleman's club vibe going on that juxtaposes nicely with the high tech tanks and brewing equipment. The lone bartender was nice enough, but there were a lot of us so he efficiently dealt beers and took payments without much interaction. While there were A LOT of beers to choose from, most were around 6% and tended toward IPAs and lighter beers (as far as I could tell. The beer list was pretty small and I wasn't wearing my glasses). The beer snob in me ordered 16oz of the highest ABV IPA. It was just ok. I think this place would be cool to hang out in during summer months but the beers leave something to be desired. Doubt I return (I live in MD anyway!).

Gorgeous building. Very busy on a Friday night! Lots of families with kids too. Got seated right…read moreaway, even though it was busy - it's a huge space. Got drinks - my husband was delighted with the beer options and loved the single hop All Citra the best, and he is a beer snob (in the best way!). The Sauvignon blanc was ok, but I realize that is not their focus. We had calamari to share - good flavor, but more pillowy than crisp. The platters are the way to go - $20 for a ridiculous amount of terrific food! The pulled pork was smoky, tender and homemade sauces were perfect. Sides of coleslaw, beans and a cornbread muffin were all tasty and a nice sized serving. I had enough left for another whole meal! The brisket was awesome too - got a chunk from my husband. Our server was Allie - she did a great job - there when we needed her, knowledgeable and nice as could be! The food is served quickly, which was nice if you are traveling. Overall, a fun experience in a beautiful setting and a very reasonable price.

First time here. This place is amazing. Love the inside layout. You can eat on two separate floors…read more Games for the kids to play with upstairs. Our server (Michael) was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and always on top of things. I ordered a BBQ sampler and it was really flavorful.. The beer was excellent also. Will be returning when we are in the area.

Stopped here on a road trip from New England. My sister and I absolutely loved this gem of a spot!…read moreExcellent service, the owner was there, and he was so friendly and genuine. I recommend a beer flight - truly enjoyed everything I tried. We also loved the beer cheese! This was a cute spot, lots of locals, great energy. And as a dog lover, I love the theme and the "rescue dog flight" which donates to a pitbull rescue!

We visited today for the first time. Very cute inside, friendly staff and great food! Get the…read morepretzel flight and make sure to try the beer cheese, it's amazing! We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back to support this small business.

Awesome brewery off of 70. We headed up the road after pumpkin picking at Gaver Farm to here for…read moresome brews. Great selection on tap, they do flights, and the pumpkin ale was delicious. Plenty of outdoor seating and they had a food truck on site. Would love to come back in the spring!

Having heard a lot about this farmhouse brewery from my brother -in-law it was finally time to…read morecheck out what all the commotion was about. Expectations were high, after my sister's go to craft brewery closed down and her husband took to Stone Silo immediately, signing up to be a club member. The building itself did have a stone silo on property that opened up to fields. There was a rustic, farm type feel walking in the front door. Welcomed by stone and dark colored woods, the facility was quite large and clean with ample seating. A glance outside there were fire pits and chairs to sit set, along with an 'adult only' section if you don't like your craft with a crying 2 year old. I sampled a few beer including the IPA, which was a bit underwhelming, but expected since the West Coast is known for quality IPAs. I settled on the Japanese rice lager, 'Nojo with Yuzu.' What a mistake! Not something I could get behind and I like yuzu too. Just too tart for a lager and not what I was looking for in my light beer selection. Second round I tried their Czech style dark lager, Clever Crow. Not sure what about this was supposed to be lager, it really felt more porter-ish to me, did not drink light and just not what I was looking for in a dark lager. The grounds and staff were great, it was a fun place to hang with family, but maybe I just made two poor beer decisions. Expected a bit more from the taps but would be willing to go back and give Stone Silo a second chance, as I know my bro-in-law will want to go back since it's close to the house

We were in town and did a little brewery hopping. One of the places we went recommended Mad Chef as…read morethe place we should eat and they did not steer us wrong. The French Dip I had was the best I have ever eaten and my wife loved her Beef and Cheddar. The service was great. You order from a kiosk and then they bring it to your table. It was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon and we could see why with the quality of the food.

This was my 2nd time coming to Mad Chef!…read more The first time I came here was about 2 years ago (before doing yelp reviews). I was not very impressed. This time around I cannot complain! Their specials are all revolving around the Masters which was unique! We tried the Pimento, Fried Green Tomato, Chicken Sandwich (The Pimento Birdie). This was a delicious sandwich that just screams Georgia! We also tried the Madfather Chicken Sandwich! Pesto, Vodka Sauce, Mozzarella, this thing was outstanding! The fries are always a highlight here! We got the bucket (had a bigger group) and it came with 3 sauces. 1 tiny little knock on the fry bucket....the entire bucket was not filled with fries. The bottom of the fry bucket had about an inch or 2 of crinkled up paper..... All of the food was outstanding. The beer was good. Tons of space and seating. Very easy ordering process. Go up to the counter, tell them your table number, and your food arrives shortly! Prices are high here! Expect a larger number on your check if consuming both food and alcohol!

Super cook place to check out. There are catacombs and lots of history packed into this place. We…read morewent to the Murder Mystery dinner that was in the hotel part of this long building. This building has been painted and decorated to keep with the time period. Very cool if you are into history. After our dinner, we were given a tour of the catacombs, brewery, dining areas, etc. The tour guide was the owner who was also an actor in our dinner. He is full of knowledge and information about the beer making process and the building itself. The murder mystery dinner was fun. There are 3-4 rooms with patrons and a bar area. The actors move throughout the rooms giving hints, etc. There is a bar where the appetizers were set up and where you were able to order drinks. The drink menu was varied and had some interesting choices. Most were sweet drinks. They do have a full bar as well so you can find something to drink. Dave the bartender is super friendly and attentive. He makes the experience fun too. I would think that they would have had more elevated drinks relevant to that time period. I understand that they were trying to make it more relevant to today to get sales and make people happy. They had lots of options. Even a peanut butter/jelly martini that was spot on. The show itself was great. Very well played by the actors. Hard to follow along a little as the rooms do cause a barrier and you miss parts of the 'show' and the actual murder itself. The actors are friendly and fun. Some people that came even dressed the part. It's a murder mystery speakeasy theme. The hotel and rooms really fit the time period for this as well. The food was a typical buffet/cafeteria food options. You had to pick from chicken or steak when you bought your tickets online. The tickets were about $65 per person. That doesn't include the cost of drinks. The drinks were not pricey. You are paying for entertainment so keep that in mind. We had apps at the bar area that was self serve. Then, we had a salad that was good and soup that was just as good too (broccoli and cheddar). We then had the main course that was served with corn and mashed potatoes. The sides were just meh and the meats were a little dry. There is butter on top of the steak that is tasty. The steaks are served one temp and are thin. We were then given coffee and a piece of chocolate cake with whipped cream on top. After the dinner reveal, the bartender gives you some history of the building and then the owner will come back and take you on at our through the entire building. It is a maze. Super cool to see all the parts. This was a great activity to do. Again, you aren't paying for a $65 meal, but rather entertainment. I would for sure go again. They do have lots of other entertainment options throughout the year and we were told that Halloween is a super spectacular time to visit. If you like history, you will love this place. It is also a working hotel.

I was very optimistic leading into my first visit to Bube's catacombs. Sadly, it's at best an…read moreexcellent example of style over substance. Prior to our tour leading us through the historic brewery, our group was chiding for being too loud during the tour he was leading. Minutes later, he had to be corrected by our guide for playing a video too loud during our tour! The tour itself was brief, but pleasant. Now, down to the meat of my giving 2-stars. The dining areas had a great ambience of history with the exposed subterranean walls. The pin point lights intermingled with the red drapes added to this atmosphere. As beautiful as this was to the eye, it made reading the menu a challenge. Because to bring your cell phone or a flashlight, if you expect to read anything. Then the menu. To say there was an imbalance between entree pricing and preparation quality would be an understatement. We were alarmed by the sheer elevated prices, especially once discovered how average to sub-par the meals actually were. My wife was very disappointed with her pork. And as someone who has enjoyed and prepared Oscar for my entire adult life, this was easily the worst I ever tasted. I certainly had much higher expectations for the $70 charges for my plate alone. Service was the rotten cherry on top. As a diner, there was an overhanging sense that the motivation was to turn the tables for the next pending tour group. Then when you wanted assistance, no one was to be found. My wife had to walk to the service station herself, Just to get a box. All in all, I won't ever go back to Bube's. I'll also double down, and eagerly recommend that none of my friends go either.