My first review was less than stellar, maybe it's having the DoughBoys collaboration, maybe it's more options than being heavy on the IPAs. We went to a smoke/BBQ beer pairing which was delicious. read more

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A few of us met up at Sager Brewery, and I'm glad we did. I honestly didn't know much about the place it's tucked down the street from Living Roots, and since I'm not much of a beer drinker, so..., From the looks of the outdoor setup, I'm guessing there's seating available when the weather's nice. Inside, it's a big space, and it got busy fast even when we arrived around 5 p.m. on a Thursday. Turns out it was Trivia Night, which we hadn't planned on, but a nice surprise. If you've got friends who don't drink beer, there are other options. Just don't expect much from the margarita it tasted like it was from a can and was a pretty small pour. I tried a strawberry sour beer (can't remember the exact name), and it was excellent. One friend had the kombucha, and another went for the margarita. We also ordered wings and two pizzas to share. A heads-up on the wings: they're not pre-sauced--they come with sauce on the side. I'd recommend asking for extra, along with a side of what I think was house-made blue cheese. We tried the Cajun Hot Honey and DoughBoys sauces--the latter had a kind of honey mustard vibe. I believe they brine the wings, smoke them, and coat them in rice flour. They came out hot, super crispy. Be aware before you chomp down. We shared two pizzas: the Spicy Sausage and the Truff Daddy, which had cheese, truffle oil, mushrooms, and more. Both were solid picks, and between the three of us, we only had two slices left by the end. Ordering is easy--you can scan a QR code or just walk up to the counter. The staff was lovely and super helpful. Trivia Night was a blast. We only stayed for two rounds and even managed to win a couple of free beer tokens. That was cool! You can make reservations online, but we just walked in and found a table with no issue. Parking is available on the street or in a lot behind the buildings. All in all, I'll definitely be back. read more

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It's not clear to me why we have not been to this place before. The lobster roll was the draw for us to go there this evening and everything was amazing. The staff is knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic, and very fun to be with. Hats off to the chef for the prep work in creating the most amazing lobster roll dinner with roasted corn and an amazing potato salad German style. The beer selection and Sours are outstanding and benchmark, in my opinion. Well done staff and we will be back soon. We also ordered pizza to go, which looks amazing and a quick bite suggests it might not make the trip home. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Dinner is served! Lobster rolls and beer. Doesn't get any better than that! - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Really great selection of beers, and very tasty foods. The sourdough pretzel really hits the spot, especially with beer cheese and very strong mustard. The place is always hopping, though it's tucked away and doesn't have much of a view. But it is definitely a place for good drinks and a good time. And of course the outdoor patio is dog friendly. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Pretzel. Beer flight. - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Amazing beer for all beer lovers, awesome food (my fav the wings), fun staff, and always busy but great service. So cute on inside with lights. Go here all the time. Outdoor seating too in summer. What a roc gem!! read more

After a bad experience at another local place, I decided to goto Sager-Stoneyard because I KNOW they are pet friendly on the patio, I grabbed a drink and talked to Danielle for a min who was the sweetest ever! If you have ever been there you probably know her! The beer and food was absolutely amazing! Everything about this place is a 10/10. Will be back 1000 more times for sure! And thanks for the pups water bowl!! read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Today's offerings! Yum! - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Great service, great experience and great ambiance. Would definitely recommend especially for first timers in Rochester. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Good place. Has games. The ambiance is light. Food is okay and the beer is pretty good. No issues with service. read more

Lots of options for beer, and has something for everyone's tastebuds. Had the watermelon seltzer which was good. The pretzel was gigantic and the mango salsa and chips were great. Parking can be challenging but we were able to find a spot. Definitely recommend if you're in the University area. read more

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Staff made the experience memorable, along with the beers! Fun vibe inside, to take a break from the hustle and bustle. Good for groups or couples (or a single person looking for a great beer)! read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Mr. Soko's Saison - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Not a bad spot, kind of a while in the wall place. Good beer and bar location. Good meet up spot, ok food

Super cozy local brewery. Lots of great beer selections and tasty house made treats. They offer trivia, bingo, live music. Tables as well as a cozy couch area. Bonus - they accept beer pass! read more

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Love it! Good vibes, fun atmosphere, friendly welcoming staff, and great beer-what more would you want? We went in for our first time and were treated like regulars. We had carnitas tacos and the pretzel, and both were very good. The pretzel was so large couldn't even finish it-served with mustard and beer cheese. We will be back when those winter brews are ready to tap in a few weeks for sure. read more

We love the Dough Boys and are so glad they are here. Thursday is Trivia Night and the MC leaves a lot to be desired. We came in at 6:30 and wanted to join in the fun. He rudley let us know we were late and when we explained we had a crisis with our child at Penn State he replied he didnt like Penn State. He ruined our fun and we didn't feel safe. read more

Sager is a super cute and casual spot to grab beers with friends! I have yet to try the food but have enjoyed some tasty brews in my last two visits. The space is super conveniently located on University, tucked away in the space near Living Roots, Full Moon Vista, and the offices on Sager. Whether you've got a happy hour to plan inthe city or are just looking for somewhere different to try - Sager should be on your list! The staff is super friendly and good at recommendations. I do wish they had TVs...I know I know it can kind of mess with the vibe - but it would be an awesome place to watch football or hockey or other related sportsball activities. I look forward to trying more of their beers the next time I am there. Bonus! They do carry Living Roots wine as well. Love to see the neighborhood love! read more

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Sager Beer Works is way more than just great beer. Their food is incredible. The pretzel bread is an entire loaf of warm awesomeness and the sauces make it even better. The tacos are delish. I really like the atmosphere, and in the summer the outdoor patio is perfect for chillin with a great beer and friends. If you haven't tried Sager- you really should. read more

I need to detox a bit. Both our burgers (ordered without buns) had an awful finish. I don't mind some char (even a good black & blue steak) but these were marked with the foul sooty kind of char that makes meat bitter and gross (creosote-like). I cut away as much of the black bits as I could but it infused the (otherwise) perfectly cooked-to-order patty. The grilled asparagus side also featured the burnt-oil flavor; I left it alone. We also ordered wings which were not so bad, but again they seem to have been flawed with some of the acrid taste (maybe a dirty grill, Idk). My spouse ate it anyway; he was hungrier. Despite the awful food, the server (at the counter) was nice. I played bingo and enjoyed my IPA. At one point, the counter server walked over and asked us for our thoughts. Neither of us wanted a re-do or another menu item. I smiled, but my spouse bluntly responded "the food was covered in soot;" (which I would never say, even if it's true...in fact I almost always lie to avoid appearing grumpy, petty, and peevish..) I hope this meal was just an anomaly because it seems like a cozy, welcoming spot to stop for a burger and choice of fresh beer. IDK, maybe the kitchen was understaffed or suffered some other unfortunate or unavoidable issue. read more

Great beer and great food! Love the atmosphere. We stopped in for a late lunch. The food came out quick and was very tasty. My husband loves the beer and they have a nonalcoholic choice for me as well! read more

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A great brewery to hang out with friends! The space is pretty large with long tables and plenty of standing room to walk around and talk to people. It was perfect for my friend's rehearsal dinner! Their drink selection is mainly beer as you'd expect, but they make sure to cover all the types of beer and staples of wine and selter options. I ordered their Cherry Sour beer and really enjoyed it! It was smooth with a slight sweet taste and tart aftertaste. For food we ordered honey bourbon and cajun dusted wings that were pretty good. The outside was crispy, with tender meat inside, and the sauce flavorful with a sweet yet biting taste. I would have liked the wings to be a little bigger to fill me up, but still liked them. They also had hamburger sliders, which were simply a beef patty on bread but good, and bbq chicken flatbread, that was so thin on ingredients it tasted mainly like cheesy bread. Staff was great in coming around to clean up glasses and plates, as well as proving their drink recommendations. They also let us know they had a small stack of games in the corner for guests to play. Overall a fun place! read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

An excellent place for beer and food. Sager is a cozy medium sized brewery, somewhere between the size of three heads and nine maidens. What sets it apart from others is Sager great food options making it great for lunch, dinner or just a good beer to end the day. I recently went and had their university ale and porter all excellent beers. It can get very busy on the weekends but don't let that discourage a visit it is absolutely worth it. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - University Ave ale - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

We were not sure if this place was officially open yet but we stopped by anyway. Once we figured out where it was - it is hidden off of University and the parking on Sager St is not obvious - seems more like an alley than a street. Once inside we really liked the vibe - a nicer decor compared to many of the new brewpubs around town yet very casual. The long communal table of beautiful walnut is where we sat. The staff was very helpful in pointing us to the right beers for our flights. They also have some wines though they could use a couple ciders. We did not sample the food. Overall a good addition to town but it is hard to believe all of these micro breweries are going to survive... read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - First flight at Sager - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

A hidden gem off University Ave! I had been to most breweries in Rochester, bit didn't know this one existed until recently. They have a good amount of space, a decent selection of beer and solid food. We really liked the beers, but also recommend getting the gigantic pretzel if with a group over 2. Comes with beer cheese and mustard and is truly massive. It kind of ruined our dinner after because it was so filling, but that's not their fault lol. Check them out! read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Gigantic pretzel and a flight - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Visited Sager Beer Works for a birthday party. Location is a little difficult to find. It's tucked behind some buildings (near Living Roots). Parking can be difficult as well, but we were lucky enough to snag a spot close by. Inside is pretty cool. Long tables and you can see where they brew (tanks, etc.). They had live music that night so the building was packed. Plenty of beer choices (obviously lol). Wine - 3 choices from living roots. I'm not a beer drinker so I had the wine. I believe there's a cider available too. Friends had appetizers but we didn't eat as we just stopped in for a bit. Would like to go back and check it out again! read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Part of the menu lol - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Stopped in for a quick pint before an appointment, service was friendly & quick. We've heard great things about the food, but didn't have enough time tonight. We got the cherry crush& the cue ipa. Both good beers. The space is huge and they're are a few different areas for different vibes. Tonight there was live music! read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - 2.26.2020 tap list - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Great find, small brewery in a very cool area. We went on a rainy night so missed chance to enjoy one of their good beers outside. Live music a plus, and a carnitas taco to die for. Well done. read more

Sat outside on a lovely summer evening. The Schwarzbier is great, and we both enjoyed the smoked reuben sandwiches. We will be back!

Cute place tucked away off of University Avenue. Completely modern and updated on the inside. Offering unique flavors, flights and cute outdoor seating at picnic tables as well. My first impression of this place was that I couldn't believe I didn't know it existed before. The bartender was great- friendly and helpful in instructing us on their best tasting beers. Their double IPA is the best one according to him. I got a flight including a cider, sour, the double IPA and a heifewezen. The Nike was my personal favorite Overall, this is a great place to meet friends, stop for a quick drink or grab some beer to go. They are also offering a food and snack menu due to covid so you don't have to buy an an entire meal. I will be back and recommend this place to others. read more

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I debated between 3 and 4 stars and decided that perhaps 3.5 is the most accurate. Sager Beer Works is a small, relaxed place, with unfortunately not much for atmosphere. We enjoyed our visit, but I don't think it's a place we'd revisit because with lots of other breweries in the area as competition, it's just kind of boring. Our pretzel was good, but so big that it was almost impractical. Kind of tricky too eat and a little bit doughy in some of the thicker parts. Still, the flavor was good, as was the mustard! The beers weren't really memorable, but I'm also not much of a beer drinker so I tend to remember things that are only REALLY unique. My only other critique is that there is only one spot to place your order for beer or food, and the line can get lengthy at times. It would have been nice to be able to sit at the bar and get served without having to get up and stand in a line. Overall, we had a nice time, but the lack of personality and atmosphere would probably keep me from returning. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Pretzel - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Cool chill brewery hidden tucked behind buildings, but just the kind of spot to relax and have a drink. Overall, there are some seats at the bar, some tables and a few couches. I ordered a pineapple sour and he a limoncello sour. Both were smooth, had the right amount of tartness and packed with flavor. There were some food options but we decided just on drinks. The staff were friendly, and when we discovered the owners phone after it went missing, we got a free beer. We felt right at home, with a relaxing evening here. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Decided to try out Sager Beer Works- I had heard and read (on Yelp of course!) good things about this brewpub. I parked on Sager Drive and after a little poking around- I found the little alley where the entrance is- head a bit down that alley- that's my tip! They have a variety of seating- some 4 top tables, comfy seating at the far end , and a long Beer hall high top table in the center- where we hung out. You go up to the counter and order beer and food, you bring the beer back with you and they deliver the food to your table. They had a good selection of beers (see pic) and delicious food offerings. Some brewpubs offer no food or have it as an afterthought- not at Sager. They take their food seriously! We ordered the "pretzels" which is actually like a loaf of bread- chewy and great with cheese and mustard dipping sauce. We also ordered chicken wings with Honey Siracha sauce. Sweet and spicy! They had a solo guitarist playing- not too loud and very good. Overall- a great place to hang and I will definitely be back! read more

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Great little stop. This location is tucked back in the Plaza and recommend accessing this from Sager Street instead of from University Ave. Good rotating beer selection and great food. Pretzel is the size of a T Rex leg. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Try the English IPA! Try the Burger! Try the pizzas with portuguese sausage! Try the guest taps! They usually have like 5 beers on tap, rotating with relative frequency, and 4 or 5 guest taps, which also rotate. On a non-busy weeknight, the bartenders are super friendly and fun to talk to. On a very busy weekend night, you might have trouble finding a table or even a spot at the bar (because the place is so popular!)--the bartenders are still friendly though! read more

What an amazing space! It's much more than a brewery. This is the kind of place you could spend a few hours catching up with friends, spending time with your family, or going out on a date night. We sat at the beautiful bar and started with the deviled eggs topped with maple bacon (they were one of the specials today). We both agreed that they were delicious. I ordered the beet veggie burger because let's face it, that's not a menu item you see often! A huge portion was served up on an even larger pretzel roll. All entries come with your choice of side and I went with the spicy Mexican carrots. I enjoyed both! We tried all of the Sager brews and most liked the 2 IPAs. However, if you aren't in the mood for beer, they support their fellow neighbor, Living Roots, with 3 wine selections. A variety of board games were available to play to further enjoy your stay. We will be back soon to taste some more menu items and to relax in the warm and inviting atmosphere. read more

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Sager has emerged, fully formed, opening with a well develop concept and food and beer that is really good. There are four Sager Beer drafts mixed with four guest draft lines that allow for a balance of flavors. Their New England IPA is my favorite so far, but the English IPA and the Stout are also enjoyable. Flights, pints and half pints are available at the bar. The kitchen offers local ingredients and homemade items. We had the pretzel to start. The pretzel was not a traditional pretzel and it wasn't frozen and reheated which made me very happy. Too many bar pretzels are frozen junk that is either warmed up or worst of all fried. Sager's pretzel is homemade and has a crispy outside and doughy center. I don't like the cheesy dip that comes with it, but mustard is available as well. We also had the deviled eggs and the daily preparation of the vegetarian flatbread. The day we were there the flatbread was wild mushroom and fig and it was really, really good. The savory mushrooms balanced with a hint of fig sweetness. Other members or our party had the beet burger, the fish tacos and the brat from Swan Market. All the rolls seemed fresh made as well. The baked goods are definitely impressive! All around the food was great and the beer matches it! Welcome to the neighborhood Sager Beer Works! I'm looking forward to many more visits! read more

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I visited Sager Beer works a few weeks ago and can't stop thinking about it. Their selection of beers was awesome and we had a great time speaking with the bartenders as well. The space is super inviting and would love to try sitting outside next time (it was a monsoon out there!!) We ended up getting a veggie flatbread to give us the strength to try as many beers as we could. It was really tasty and cut to share! We followed that up with the Wasabi Deviled Eggs. My party didn't love the consistency, but I thought they were quite nice. Truly I give this place a 4.5 stars, but rounded up for the staff. Really accommodating and a great time. read more

The vibe and food at Sager is great! In summer, they offer nice outdoor seating on the patio (dog friendly) and have live music pretty regularly. The downside for me is the beer selection. Most of their beers are wheat/German beers or heavy abv. If they offered more of a variety in beer styles with good flavoring, we'd be here all the time. read more

Went here on a Sunday and it was more crowded than we thought it would be. Cool atmosphere with board games and a good beer list. They have about 6 beers of their own and a couple guest taps as well. The beer was above average and we stayed for a second. We also got tacos and the large pretzel to eat. There is a deal on Sunday for 3 tacos and a pint for $15 which is a pretty decent deal. We went with two shrimp tacos and a black bean & sweet potato taco. The tacos were decent and also came with homemade salsa and pickled veggies. The pretzel was HUGE and came with a white cheese sauce and stone ground mustard. I think the pretzel could have used a few more minutes in the over. The inside was a bit doughy and wish the outside had a bit more crispy. The tacos could have been a bit more full and seasoned better as well. I would go back here for the beer and try another item on the menu. read more

Sager-Stoneyard Pub - Pretzel, shrimp tacos, black bean & sweet potato taco. - Brewpubs Near Me - Rochester, New York

Friendly bar staff and delicious beer. Great combination!! Highly recommend the Belgian Grand Cru brew!! read more

After walking up and down Sager Dr. for a couple minutes, we finally located Sager Beer Works. It's set back off the street and there are no obvious signs pointing the way. Stopped in for drinks and a bite to eat with my husband. I am not a huge craft beer drinker so I was pleased there were some wine and cider options. My husband described the beer as "decent" but didn't indicate that it was anything stellar. We ordered carnitas and fish tacos and a pretzel. The pub pretzel was fantastic, and the fish tacos had a good flavor. The carnitas taco needed a bit of work. The bar tenders were friendly and shared about the opening of Sager. The interior is well decorated with lots of seating options. The bar itself is an odd shape so when it's full, it's hard to sneak in and get a drink. The strangest thing about the place was the water. I asked for a glass of water at the bar and was told there is a self serve station over yonder. I grabbed myself a glass, took my first sip, and was surprised to taste an odd amount of carbonation. It tasted like a flat seltzer water. It was not appealing and I can't figure out why they would choose to do this without at least having flat water as an option. I think this place has some potential. I'll let it develop a bit more before returning. read more

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Great beer and a good place to have a nonchalant birthday hang with several of your drunkest pals and maybe some kids if you can't get a sitter. They also have good food in the form of pizzas and paninis I'm told. read more