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    South County Brewing

    4.3 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Charcuterie goodness.
    Erin H.

    They've come a long way from being just a garage operation! South County is one of the best breweries to come out of central PA, and I was so excited when they took over the old Pressroom location in downtown Lancaster! The space is gorgeous and they've done a nice job renovating -- plenty of seating in the front, with booth and chair options, and the really long bar. There's also to-go fridge at the entrance, along with some merch options. There's more seating in the "Kings Hideaway" room in back that can be used for private events/parties. There's a separate bar back there as well as big screen TVs. We went for Mother's Day and enjoyed a light lunch (amazing charcuterie and a very generous beet salad) and all my favorite beers -- Sound Machine, Sonic Bloom, Stellar Phase, Liminal Moment. Even though there was only one server on hand to manage the back room when we arrived, she did a great job checking in on the tables, keeping drinks filled, etc. She explained the special menu items and was knowledgeable about the beers, too, which is always a big plus to me. Really impressed and pleased with my whole experience and can't wait to come back!

    Mac and cheese skillet (app)
    Stephanie C.

    This place looked interesting on their food menu. We got the Mac and cheese app for the kids and it was very tasty! We also got the pizza special which was 1 topping pizza for $12. The pizza was a nice size but there was too much cheese so it overpowered everything. I was excited for the bbq but overall disappointed. The brisket was not tender at all and I had to dip in the bbq sauce a lot. The pulled pork was better of the two but it was Very dry. I don't normally like baked beans but these were very good! I liked the coleslaw, it was more vinegary and dry, not too much mayo. The cornbread had a dense texture but the butter was good.

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    T. G.

    Solid brunch! we really liked the service, location, ambience and the bathrooms were so nice. We thought the food was hit or miss, sad to report that since we really had good vibes when walking in! We did love the fries, egg rolls and wings. The falafel, chicken sand were just ok... not sure we'd run back but for a beer/ app I'd totally recommend! (Ps. No kids menu either, not a deal breaker just a heads up!)

    Menu and Cilantro jalapeño margarita.
    Janet F.

    Arrived without a reservation on a Thursday night and were seated quickly. (As a note we have been twice now and it does fill up rather quickly.) The restaurant was incredibly well staffed, servers were knowledgeable and attentive. Food came out incredibly fast. I think the most wait time we had was for our drinks and even that could not have been more than 10 minutes, and we didn't mind because the server checked in with us before our glasses were empty. Dishes are both familiar but have an interesting twist. Our favorite pizza so far has been the Sausage Fresno (100% recommend trying this, it's so good you may not want to share). Really impressed with food and service. Looking forward to making this a regular stop on our nights out.

    Hayward L.

    Very spacious and clean. Service was lovely. I would recommend the brussel sprouts with buffalo sauce, the sauce was very punchy and flavorful. Great happy hour deals as low as $3 a beer!

    Macaroni and cheese SIDE
    Natalie L.

    Sat at the bar and had cocktails for happy hour and the biggest SIDE of mac and cheese ever. Also had a pepperoni pizza and a piece of cornbread. Bartenders were nice and the beer was good!

    Half rack ribs and fries, $17.00
    Kenneth N.

    Great service. Reserved a table for 5 for 4:15pm on a Saturday night, and was promptly seated at 4:15. Food was very good, and the service was excellent as well. I got the half rack rib meal, and the beans were replaced with fries. My friends got the burger, brisket sandwich, and pizza. They all looked very yummy. I do recommend reserving a table, but there were some bar seats open if you are just meeting up friends.

    Draft Beer menu
    Tinyee H.

    Arrived at 7:05pm on Friday. It was packed and I had no reservations. Luckily they were able to seat 2 of us on a shared high table right away! Virginia was our server and she was awesome. We got the buffalo brussel sprouts to share: it was burnt but I think intentionally to draw out its sweetness and nicely coated with not too much buffalo sauce. My daughter got the huge pretzel with hot mustard and beer cheese. Oh so tender pretzels with the right amount of salt. She also got the chili, which she thoroughly enjoyed, but the corn bread was dry (although the honey butter was still good). I got the pulled pork sandwich that came with soggy fries. The sando was good. I also had 3 half pints: Sound Machine, Phosphene Dream, and Snap Back IPA. I liked Sound Machine the best, but each had their own merit for what they were. For ex Snap Back was def a west coast IPA that was dank, lots of resinous hops and true to style. Virginia was wonderful; I loved her constant smile and was very pleasant. The place looks very nice, inviting and loud (in a good way), especially after opening 3 days ago!

    Steve J.

    Great selection of brews, sours, ipas, pils, and we liked them all. Super relaxed atmosphere, good food, and great friendly bartenders.

    Burnt end baked beans

    The beer was really good and food was delicious. Everything was way above our expectations and we will definitely be back. The burnt end beans may be the best I've ever had.

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    Good spot, busy, good food. Good location close to city attractions. Will visit again to taste the rest of the menu.

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    the service was good. t bought a cool t-shirt. the pretzel and pizza were tasty. seating was comfortable

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    Love South County beer. The new Lancaster location has so much potential. Will always love Fawn Grove however.

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    So fire. Beer, food, service, everything. Every bartender and server is very kind. Definitely recommend.

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