Came here on a Tuesday evening, specifically Cinco de Mayo, and it was surprisingly empty. Not sure…read moreif Tuesdays are usually quiet or if everyone in town was off getting tacos and margaritas elsewhere, but honestly it worked out great for us. The atmosphere was really laid back and comfortable. It had that casual downtown brewery vibe without feeling loud or chaotic, which made it easy to actually hang out and talk. Definitely felt more relaxed than some of the packed spots nearby that night. Trevor was the only server/bartender working and he was absolutely hustling the entire time. Even while juggling the whole floor and bar, service stayed friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. They have a really solid selection of house-brewed beers, plus a full bar if cocktails are more your thing. The biggest surprise though was the food. Everything tasted really fresh and homemade instead of typical "brewery food." We started with the Brussels sprout appetizer and it was SO good, super flavorful and a great portion for sharing. The chicken quesadilla was more of a classic/basic quesadilla, but still really tasty and packed with toppings. The fish and chips ended up being the table favorite. The fish was crispy and fresh, the tartar sauce was excellent, and they served it with this red pepper-style sauce that was also amazing. We also ordered loaded fries and loaded tots. Both came covered in beer cheese, bacon, and chives. The tots especially were incredible, they were super thick and potatoey inside while still crispy outside. This ended up being such a pleasant surprise stop for us after skipping a few overly crowded places nearby. Great food, great service, relaxed atmosphere, and by the end of the meal everyone at the table had already said multiple times that we wanted to come back.

Beer was delicious, service was great, price seems about the same, but the food quality is not as…read moregood as Sanford Brewing Company was. My fiance and I came here on a Saturday afternoon before meeting with some friends. We ordered the blonde, Belle Isle and IPA, Knights Night. Beer was cold and in good portion. We shared the pork tacos and brussel sprouts. The pork was on the drier side and the sprouts didn't have the bacon that I loved with SBC. Overall, we'd just come back for the beers.

Best Happy Hour we have found in downtown Sanford. You seat yourself after ordering from the bar…read moreas no servers outside at this time. We came twice during our trip because of the great outdoor dining experience and excellent service from the bartenders. They have a very limited menu and the lady working it, stayed on her phone lol. The bar is clean enough but the ladies restroom could benefit by a deal clean and fixing up a bit. The atmosphere is so nice and it's kid/pet friendly. One thing I especially loved were the nice wine glasses you can take outside. So many places have gone to plastic and while we understand, it's so appreciated. Come with confidence.

Celery City Bar is hands down one of the most unprofessional bars I've ever stepped into…read more Both bartenders were visibly drunk, rude, and acting like they were the main characters in a sad little power trip. I ordered an espresso martini from one bartender. Another randomly made it without confirming, then absolutely spiraled when I asked about my drink. Instead of clearing it up, he chose public humiliation berating and talking down to me at the bar like I'd committed some unforgivable crime. Full medieval town-shaming energy. Shame bell not included. What were they busy doing instead of their jobs? Flirting with freshly-21 customers and openly staring at their chests. If you weren't new, young, or feeding their ego, you were invisible or worse, a target. Two grown adults behind a bar acting like sloppy, insecure children with alcohol and an attitude problem. No class. No taste. No professionalism. Just embarrassing behavior that would get you fired anywhere that actually cared about standards. Save your money, skip the humiliation, and go literally anywhere else.

This place was like being in a roomful of friends. Almost like a real-life Cheers episode, and I…read moreloved it! I sat at the bar and watched the bartender chat with every single person at the bar in a most genuine and friendly way. The couple next to me actually knew him by name and he also knew them by name... so that's a very important quality for me! I ordered this French dip style sandwich, very generously accompanied with French fries. As I was attending the Film Festival across the street at the Ritz, I wasn't able to drink alcohol, but the drinks looked really good! Ambiance-wise: this is a very fun and open-spaced bar. I sat at the bar but there were picnic tables behind me (indoor). It was lovely and very well lit. When I walked outside, I felt very safe. This is a really great spot to hang out with friends there in Sanford!

Love this Brewery. They have wonderful beer and great food…read more Friendly service. They're always having some events for the community! They have inside and outside seating. Sometimes I have movies inside where you can sit on the couch. Sometimes they have local bands. Come often to try their new beers if they brew right there on the property! If it's busy up here on the weekend so come early to get a good spot.

We stopped in for a beer during the annual Krampus verse St. Nick Heavy Metal Wrestling Battle in…read moredowntown Sanford; yes, this really happened. I knew that Hollerbach's had a brewhouse where you can purchase everything you need to become a home brewer but I had no idea that they opened up this little taproom inside. They offer a variety of beers - Golden Lager, German Fest Beer, Irish Red Ale, Hazy IPA, Cran-Apple Sour, Double IPA, Belgian Tripel Ale, Belgian Strong Ale, and a Nitro Imperial Stout. They were also carrying several other local breweries brews, and they offer flights if you want to sample a little of everything. Pricing is on par with most other breweries in the area and you can even purchase smaller samples $3.50-$5.00 depending on the brew. I ordered the Krampus Belgian Strong IPA ($7.50) in spirit of the event going on and the guy at the counter gave me two cups half full. I asked him if he did that because of the foam and he said it was because they are 8oz servings due to the ABV percent is high. I understand that but why are you giving me two? He didn't say anything and said that would be $16.05, WTH?? Nancy was not happy with is nonchalant character all but I said, you know what I'll probably drink both anyways so no big deal, but honestly that is not an acceptable business practice and they guy just basically ignored our dissatisfaction at the situation. I admit that the beer was delicious but the employee's ownership of his mistake or ignorance to what just happened was a big turn-off. Great job on making this delicious brew but good luck keeping customers coming back with this guy running the tap and register.

My fiance and I usually hangout on the opposite side of this street, so when we walked and found…read morethis place - we wanted to try their beer. It's a new establishment. The person who served us was really nice and had us sample as much as we liked until we found the taste we wanted. I forgot what it was called - but we got the Lager and IPA. Place is clean as I saw another employee actually hand dry the beer glasses and bring it to light to make sure there was no lip stains or suds from the washer. I'm excited for the future of this place.

Believe it or not this is a local "brewery" with a bit of a big family feel. Friday evening we…read moreshared the room with parents,grands, kiddos and doggies. The selection of beer was so varied that we got flights to decide! Service was quick, even though she was alone on the bar. Go. Enjoy.

This is a cute spot to have a beer downtown Sanford. We went in on a Friday afternoon after…read moregrabbing dinner. When you first walk in, the place feels cozy and inviting as if you were inside a cabin with all the wood accents including picnic tables and high tops. There's also an area for kids with video games. If you need food, you can place an order from the business next door at the bar. They have pizzas, cheesesteaks and hot dogs. There was a workshop happening that evening about bat conservation, it was interesting. I later learned that they host different community workshops once a month. They also host different events, like a running club, yoga and trivia nights.

Western End Trading is a cool spot to go get drinks. Drinks are not expensive. They fell off after…read morethe years. Wings used to be way better back in the day, the food in general is not that good anymore 5/10, but the drinks are still at a decent price. If you looking to just get drinks and some music on the weekend is good spot to goto. Bartenders are not that welcoming to me.

Great little bar in Sanford. Went there April 2026 to see the Burning Witches concert. Two separate…read moreareas, one for regular drinking and one for the concert. The food was alright, I ordered a cheesesteak, and being from Philly, I can't believe they would even call that a cheesesteak, it was an embarrassment. The service was awesome, and the beer was cold. The only thing that sucked was trying to find a place to park. I am used to a bar having a parking lot, where the West End Trading Company only has street parking, which is why I gave it four stars. Good luck trying to find parking on a Saturday night!

Wop's Hops on a Thursday should honestly be declared a protected landmark, because $1 chicken wings…read morein 2025 is basically the last nice thing left in America. And these wings? They're not the weak, tiny wings you get at some places -- these things have real flavor and actual effort put into them. Every Thursday they introduce a brand-new "flavor of the week," and let me tell you, I treat it like the season finale of my favorite show. I'm sitting there like, "What flavor are they dropping on us today?" It's culinary suspense. And among all the flavors, Nashville Hot is the undisputed star. If you order it and don't instantly feel like you need a gallon of milk and a spiritual reset, did you even eat Nashville Hot? Now, shoutout time: Lewis and Taylor -- the backbone of the whole operation. These two run Thursdays like it's wing church. If they're working, the wings come out perfect, the beer flows, and life just feels right. Honestly, Wop's Hops should put their faces on the wall like the Wing Hall of Fame. The beer? Amazing. The wings? Elite. The Thursday vibe? Immaculate. If you need me on a Thursday, I'll be at Wop's Hops pretending I have self-control while ordering 19 Nashville Hot wings and the new flavor of the week.

Fun place to enjoy time with friends and family. We really enjoy the outside patio. Its picnic…read morestyle tables can easily seat larger parties. An area that could be improved on is wine glasses and pours vs price. Surrounding restaurants/bars offer much nicer wine glasses and better pours for the amount charged. The food here though is pretty good, especially the flat breads. Wings are good but nothing special. Overall the food we had was very good and the bartenders were both great. We went two days in a row. The restrooms could use sprucing up. It's the great service we came back for but much better happy hour pricing just around the corner. Inside has a super cute bar where it seems most patrons know each other.

Such a great concert experience here! The staff and bartender was actually super nice to me as I…read morewasn't feeling well from all the blinking lights and they got out of chair so I could sit down. I really appreciated that. The Acoustics in the place is absolutely fabulous. I also enjoyed the outside patio area just to chill out and they had a little fire pit area you could relax around to where you could still hear the music. Inside they had a little bar area and places to sit down where you could order food and get drinks. Everything was super clean and there were bouncers everywhere so I felt super safe! Also, the little Hidden Gem suffering bastards is inside and had a nice little visit with some drinks in there before the concert! It was a really great experience!

Tuffy's concert venue seems to be a combo outdoor (covered! But open air) bierhall kind of place…read morewith an indoor aircraft hangar converted into concert venue. Standing only, all concrete in the hangar, one bar, lots of waiting. The bathrooms are cleanish and highly functional, no flushing issues, not disgusting, multiple women's stalls. For our concert, the venue set up a Coleman cooler of water and small free water cups by the entry, but they did not make an effort to refill the water jug, so we got quite dehydrated and unhappy halfway through. Liquid death cans and cups of ice can be purchased for about the same cost as alcohol at the bar. Nutrl was only $6 and change, I was thrilled! The sound quality was EXCEPTIONAL! Kudos and a half to Tuffy's for excellent balance and not blowing our eardrums. The light show, meh, too many dark blends, too moody and could barely see the band. When most lit up, I enjoyed seeing the stage. The place got very crowded, very quickly. They need crowd control and to not overpack concert goers like sardines. The outdoor bierhall vibe was chill but was basically a refuge for chainsmokers :( Would def go back, but have clear expectations, multiple water cans in pockets, and very very supportive shoes for tha concrete floor.

What an absolutely fantastic, surprising find in the heart of downtown old historic Sanford. " Make…read more2nd your 1st choice," is the perfect slogan! In town on a work trip, my husband, and I decided to try this place out! What a wonderful surprise! From the moment you walked in the eclectic, industrial, modernized, warm, cozy feel welcomes you in. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we knew right away that this place was a find! A wonderful happy hour menu, led us to a full menu of what felt like a farm to table experience. I sadly didn't get to snap a photo of the excellent appetizer buratta, but it was a perfect blend of balsamic tomato and creamy cheese! I am a true foodie, and this was hands-down the best burger I've ever eaten. My husband absolutely loved his shrimp and grits, perfectly cooked and well balanced flavor. Well, I know everyone recommends the chocolate cake, I can't rave enough about the crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and go out of your way to enjoy a " private chef experience" meal! You will be glad you did!

We had 7:30 reservations for a Saturday night as a party of 4. We were seated after 5 minutes of us…read morearriving. It was a lively evening and the restaurant was full, The waiter was pleasant and he got our food out so quick! For appetizer we got the burrata and the mozzarella was very tasty, and tomato's were fresh. The bread was also delicious, We all ordered steak and it was SO GOOD. We were pleasantly surprised. The Cornbread? AMAZING. The chimichurri sauce? Amazing! So so good. Very good dinner.

It's always a good time at the Sullivan House. This is at least, but the best - place to get a nice…read morepint of Guinness poured. Great service and great atmosphere. The community of this pub is respectful which is so much appreciated. The bartenders do look out after you and are aware of their surroundings. Love it here. Shoutout Jared for being an awesome bar tender! My half and half was poured perfectly.

No longer serving food. Went next door to the current which was surprisingly good. Had seafood…read moreFried Scallops and a Fish Sandwich.