First time At the Smokehouse BBQ & Brew…read more We had the corn bread and burnt tips for appetizers hubby had the pulled pork and chicken and I had the SCHNITZEL AND SPAETZLE for dinner. The Burnt ends appetizer was the best I have ever had. The meat was super tender and the white horseradish was so good on it we bought 12oz to take home. Honestly that could have been my dinner it was that good. The pulled pork was good it passed my husband's test since he's from NC and still looking for one like home. The spaetzle was amazing, and as good as my mother in law made. Well better. And she's German. Such a great find. It will be on our list every-time we come back to Lancaster.

Smokehouse BBQ & Brews…read more GOOD: Service, woodsy-warm atmosphere. Prices were fair and soup was delicious BAD: The pulled pork was dry on the top layer, underneath it got better and better. The fried chicken was good and well cooked, but the batter needed seasoning. I would certainly go back to Smokehouse. I loved the warm atmosphere and friendly service. The platter was overall good. My recommendations would be to rotate/mix the pulled pork so it doesn't catch so much heat on the top layer, and pre season the chicken fry batter. Slightly salted/peppered taste would give the fried chicken a nice boost without the customer having to cover it with the shakers.

They sold me a case of Sweet Cider , which was bad and then refused to refund me…read more Update: I was told it was too hot in my air conditioned car. Two years prior to this incident I purchased 2 bottles of Becky's Blush . They both were bad and they did replace one of the bottles the same time I made the purchase of a case hard cider. I live in Florida so it was not like I could just jump in the car. BAD business , sure left a bad taste in my mouth.

Re-Opened 2 days ago…read more Lots of wine to taste. And a tasting is 5 wines. From dry to sweet. White, Rose, red and fruit. Even a port. Wine is made in Mannheim (home of the RenFest) and includes Mead, Wassail and more. Staff is friendly and helpful, but there wasn't enough to do tastings and check people out. Upstairs is beer and cider tasting. Worth a stop.

I stopped by here yesterday with my family for dinner. We had ridden the Strasburg Railroad earlier…read morein the day and were looking for a place to eat when I fired up Yelp and found the Tavern by Spring House Brewing. It is located on East Main Street in downtown Strasburg. The inside consists of a large main room with an L shaped bar, a number of TVs, and then a second dining room off to the side. Since no one was seated in the second room and we had twin four year olds with us, we chose that space. Unfortunately the TV in that room was broken, so we were not able to watch the Steelers game that was on. Aside from that, the room itself had a cozy and slightly eclectic feel. There was a decorated Christmas tree lit up in the corner near the staircase which gave the space a warm seasonal vibe. The walls were decorated with brewery signs and beer themed banners, and a bright yellow decorative mantel stood out against the darker wall colors. Overall it felt casual and welcoming and worked well for a family dinner. For dinner on this evening I went with the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak while my wife chose the K Town Mac Bowl. The menu described my wife's dish as three cheese cavatappi pasta with smoked pork slaw, Korean BBQ drizzle, sesame seeds, and scallions. My sandwich was described as smoked chicken, American cheese, buffalo sauce, gorgonzola, onion frizzles, ranch drizzle, and a hoagie roll. I thought my sandwich ended up being good, especially since it was chock full of chicken. The hoagie roll was toasted and buttered nicely and added a good crunch, which the onion frizzles helped reinforce. The gorgonzola added a nice pungent pop of flavor. While I did get some buffalo flavor, I definitely could have used more. Because of that, the sandwich was a little on the drier side despite having cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch drizzle. My fries were seasoned and had a nice texture, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At Spring House Brewing, a flight consists of four beers and I chose the Cucumber Salamander, Backroads Shadows, Daily Planet, and Love and Rockets. The Love and Rockets ended up getting mixed up and I was instead served Grease the Poles. I started with the Cucumber Salamander, which is a sour. It was a bit tart right from the start and that carried through to the finish, with a little extra pucker at the end. Up next was Backroads Shadows, a lager with a crisp, clean start before the malts came through on the finish. This felt like a really good easy drinking beer. Third was Daily Planet, an IPA that had citrus up front followed by a solid hop presence that carried through the finish. Last was Grease the Poles, a pale lager that started off very clean before finishing with some lighter hop notes. Out of the bunch, the Cucumber Salamander was definitely my favorite. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Our food and drinks were good, and I would be interested in trying more of their beers.

Service was lacking. Waitress seemed annoyed and not happy. Wait was not long for a table but…read morewaited quite awhile to be greeted. Looked like there was only 2 servers for the entire place which was busy. My husband liked his chili, so that's the two star review. He said it had a lot of flavor. I had the brisket sandwich which was very small for the price with not a lot of meat. The meat had no flavor at all. Was not served with the au ju, which I had to ask for. Unfortunately, the au ju did not make it any better. The Cole slaw had a good flavor and was not sweet, so that was the best part of the food.

We needed a spot for a group of 20 for lunch, and Bespoke Brewing was absolutely perfect! Ordering…read morethrough the QR code made everything so easy, especially with separate checks for everyone (a huge win for large groups). The hot honey Brussels were incredible, the food overall was delicious, and the staff couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. Such a great experience for kids and adults! We'll definitely be back!!

We stopped in here after doing the railroad ride. The crab dip was delicious but so heavy that we…read morecould only eat half. The pita and crostinis were a little stale, the chips were perfect though. I also got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. It was made with chicken thigh so it was nice and juicy. My husband got the sourdough patty melt but he said it wasn't anything special.

We enjoyed the burger and Blackened Cod sandwich with the sweet potato fries and a good stout to…read morewash it down. But the best part was the service - thank you Demi for treating us so well. Your smile and outstanding attentiveness made our visit and dinner wonderful.

Lancaster Brewing Company stands out as a brewpub that balances tradition and experimentation. If…read moreyou appreciate a good stout, a bold peanut-butter beer, or just a solid beer-food night out -- it's a reliably great destination. Their stouts are indulgent and well-executed; the Fresh Roasted Peanut Butter Ale is a fun, off-beat twist that's worth a try at least once; and the food (especially the crab dip and spicy wing option with Creepin' Dog Hot Sauce) rounds it all out so the experience doesn't feel like "just beer." If I were you and planning a visit, I'd start with a flight including the Double Chocolate Milk Stout + Fresh Roasted Peanut Butter Ale, grab the crab dip and maybe some wings with Creepin' Dog sauce -- that combo sums up everything great about what Lancaster does right.

Dinner at Penleys was ok. The Cobb salad great and chicken nuggets and fries typical. Our son got…read morethe brats. He enjoyed them but we both thought the gravy wasn't needed. I would have liked some cooked marks on them. Mac and cheese looked good The only option for breakfast was the buffet. The only gf/df choices were scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit and granola. Oatmeal with topping choices would have been welcomed. Pancakes and waffles were precooked

This is a small pub within Dutch Wonderland amusement park. Its uncommon for kids amusement parks…read moreto have these, so its mere existence is a win. Whoever set this up knows their beer. Penley's is packed with craft beer from Victory, Lancaster Brewing, and other great breweries. Or if you prefer they have seltzers and smoothies as well. Its a cozy, convenient, and feels like an medieval pub. Draft beers come in sturdy souvenir cup that looks like a old wooden grog cup. It is important to note that you need your drivers license, even if you are old. They are required to scan IDs and can sell four beers per ID per day.

I visited the Strasburg Rail Road recently, but not for the train ride this time and it still…read moreturned into a really easy outing with kids. When we first got there, staff greeted us and let us know when the next train was leaving. I hadn't planned ahead to ride this time, but they also told us there's a park a little ways down that's included at no additional cost, which was a really nice option to have. From the parking lot at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, you can actually see the playground behind a fence across the street. Once we walked over, we just took our time looking at the trains up close, passing the shops, and letting the kids explore as we went. The playground isn't huge, but it works. It's not gated, but it's tucked in enough that I wasn't worried about my kids running off. The ground is tire shred (which I prefer over tan bark), and there's seating for adults nearby. Bathrooms are right by the playground, which makes a big difference with little kids. There's also a Thomas the Train LEGO display at the Toy Train Store (not too far from the playground) which my kids loved. Next time, I'll plan ahead to include the train ride, but this was still a really good visit.

We came here about an hour before our train and spent some time walking around the little shops…read more There was a small empty stage, and my sister stepped onto it for a quick joke picture my mom wanted to take. A man sitting nearby suddenly yelled at her that she wasn't allowed on the stage. My mom and sister apologized right away, but I jokingly said to my sister, "He probably doesn't even work here." The man immediately jumped into the conversation with an attitude and said, "I actually do work here." The whole interaction felt unnecessarily aggressive from the start. He was dressed in plain clothes with no name tag, uniform, or anything showing he worked there, so there was no clear way for visitors to know he was staff or that the stage was off limits. The situation could have been handled much more politely and professionally. Because of that experience, I honestly wouldn't come back. I also wanted to quickly add that if there was a sign, we did not see it.

If you're looking for basic, run of the mill, mass produced beer; then this place is for you. If…read moreyou're looking for craft or local produced beer; then keep moving. Unfortunately, beer stores seem hard to find out here. Overall, the select was ok and the woman working was nice and helpful. Probably just me; I was looking for some locally produced gem that I wouldn't find at home. AND, this area needs more beer and liquor stores. Got to drive to far to find just one!

If you work with the owners of this business, you can get the beer that you enjoy. I used to travel…read more45 minutes in one direction (hour and a half round trip) to get the beer that I enjoy. I'm unique in the community in that I have a kegerator. I am approximately 2-3 miles from the business. They have worked with me to get some extremely rare beer: Cape May Brewery - Costal Evacuation. It is a double IPA. I'd gather that many people who are reading this may never have heard of it. I understand that they do not carry rare or many craft beers by default, but that is because of the location and the lack of demand for craft beers. Also, before I bought my kegerator, they would buy and store IPAs that I enjoyed in their cooler. I would order an IPA that I liked and asked them to store it in the cooler and they would. I highly recommend this business. They may not have the craft beer that you enjoy on hand because of the demand in the area, but if you work with them, they will help you.

So I'm continuing my vegan fast journey right now.... But I think Applebee's failed on the lettuce…read morewrap for the impossible burger. I do love their half off appetizers after 9:00 p.m. you need to try the wonton tacos if you're not a vegan. It's not Red robin

The food was alright, nothing more, nothing less. Took awhile to come out, and it wasn't exactly…read morehot. Our server was new, so I don't blame her. A couple of our things kept getting forgotten. The location was pretty clean yet on the empty side. Maybe a bad night for them, but it wasn't the full expected experience.