Tucked away down an alley in Holbrook, SquareHead Brewing Co. is truly a hidden gem. Their on-tap brews are excellent, and the rotating drink options curated by owner Brad always keep things interesting. Saturday nights are a vibe with Secret Sesh LI bringing in a few solid vendors, and The Rolling Joint Food Truck is parked outside serving up top-tier stoner comfort food. In the summer, they take the party outdoors and into the parking lot and it's always a great time. read more

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Cute hidden spot in Holbrook. Lots of games to play and many different beers on tap to enjoy. There was a food truck when we went, make sure to scope them out as well. Great service! We will be back for more soon! read more

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Came to SquareHead Brewing with a buddy of mine and left disappointed. For starters they were having an event in the patio area which we were not interested in attending but were dinged $5 to park, is what it is. Secondly, we walked in the taproom to grab some brews. The bartender saw us looking to order a beer and proceeded to carry on with his conversation for about 3-4 minutes without acknowledging us. They were also out of not one, but two IPAs which is what we wanted to try, simply should not happen. I got the session IPA with Apricot, wasn't a bad fallback option, my buddy got a cider and was not a fan at all, I had some as well, just not very good. Head to Blue Point and skip this place. read more

SquareHead Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Holbrook, New York

The beer is amazing and the Ambiance is as well !! Look out for great comedy shows in the future !! There are games and tavern puzzles as well !!! read more

Great craft beers and a great atmosphere. The folks who run the place are extremely friendly. Not sure what you want to drink.. they'll recommend for you. read more

Had my engagement party here and they were super accommodating! The space is cute and has many games such as giant checkers, Jenga and lawn games. Everyone loved tasting all of the different types of beers and they even made a cocktail named after us in honor of our party. I would love to come back and highly recommend this place to all. read more

I had a couple of reviews in the works that needed to be finished up, but for my 600th review I felt it only made sense that beer takes the head of the table. What kind of head? A square one, that is. And therein lies my horrible joke-y pun that leads us into this solid review for Holbrook's newest brewery, Square Head Brewing. Snuggled away down a road that almost makes you feel like you'll end up in a horror movie is this tiny brew spot. My buddy had driven by a couple of days before and said the place looked super small. He wasn't wrong, yet Square Head works well with what its got and makes a lot of space out of a little. A decent amount of tables/counters/seating on what was probably a lot of reclaimed wood along with a bar area that looked like something out of a voodoo shack in New Orleans. I was diggin' it! When we first strolled in past the food truck parked outside (another positive!), I noticed a table of bottles to the right of the bar. A tasting/pre-release of a bottle? Sounds good to me! The Einars Elderberry aged in whisky barrels was the sample and boy did it hit the palate right. I loved the semi fruity and oaky flavors that burst through. I can't compare it to its non-barrel-aged counterpart as this version was significantly better. Beyond this initial jolt of deliciousness, things continued in a relatively positive direction. Certain beers were a little oddly enjoyable like The Only Explanation, a brown ale brewed with hemp seeds that gave it a little earthy, nutty aftertaste, and The Occasional Pause, an amber ale with cinnamon, habanero (you heard that right) and aged in whisky barrels which gave the brew an interestingly subtle beginning with plenty of unexpected heat by the end of the sip. A few others were pretty decent too like Flu Shot, their winter ale, and You Were Never Here, the milkshake NEIPA. I didn't love Suite Solitude, the cream ale, as it almost tasted flat. The other (understandable) downer was the multiple crossed out beers on the menu. It was unfortunate these had kicked because some of them sounded outstanding, but therein lies the tricky line Square Head walks as a small batch brewery. Nevertheless, having enough other intriguing stuff does help with this dilemma. What also helps are those aforementioned bottles. There were several types in Square Head's mini fridge and better yet, they was running a super awesome deal: most of the smaller oz. bottles were 2 for $15 and if you spent that much on a bottle purchase you would receive any style pint glass for $5. I snagged that Einars Elderberry and a bottle of a barrel-aged version of one of those crossed out concoctions (The Other Same Time) along with a beautiful goblet glass all for $20. That price was just unbeatable. Overall, Square Head hits on almost all cylinders. Yeah the place isn't big, but it's got plenty of character and a nice list of brews, albeit some might not be there when you arrive. Hey, the menus were printed with the dates of this past weekend (February 1st - 3rd) so consider that a great reason to return because who knows what awesome brews you'll run into on a second trip. So until then, I'll just cheers myself for 600 reviews with some Square Head-purchased brews. read more

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I love visiting breweries and was really looking forward to this place opening. I finally got the chance to visit a couple weekends ago but was incredibly disappointed in the beer that we got. To start, the decor and feel of this place is exactly what you want from a brewery! It's intimate, nice amount of seating, warm lighting, and was quiet enough to hang out and talk. There was almost a full board of beers featuring their own beers and some guest taps. We got a Belgian dubbel and a milkshake IPA. Both beers were sadly undrinkable. The dubbel tasted so light I doubted there was any ABV; it was like I was drinking a watered down iced coffee...and the milkshake IPA tasted flat and sad. Maybe something was off with their taps that day but I won't be rushing back. They just opened up so I'll give them some time to work out the kinks and re-review. read more

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one of the most interesting/ cool breweries i've ever been too! the bartender dave was SO awesome and told us how they came up with several beers and we learnt so much! i would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND the espresso martini beer. i'm not even a beer person OR dark beer person but it was SO SO good! every single beer is so unique and like nothing i've ever tried! 10/10 if your looking for something different and unique in a brewery! read more

SquareHead Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Holbrook, New York

Dave and his son Brad are great people running a really good microbrewery. Always nice to drop in when visiting my parents from out of state. The Christmas decor was outstanding as well. Very homey feel and good conversation. read more

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One of the top breweries I have ever visited. Welcomed in by Dave and Brad father and son brewers and owners. What a great experience and the beer was outstanding!!! Check out the handcrafted lamp and artwork while enjoying your favorite style they have soooo many beers to choose from. This is a must stop if you are visiting Long Island I highly recommend. read more

What a fun beer selection! Small spot but it has a good vibe. Try the pistachio Pilsner! Owner is super chill and very informative of his beer selection. read more

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I loved the space, and there's a wide variety of beer (and cider and kombucha). We shared a flight and unfortunately didn't like any of the four we picked. It didn't help that three of the four beers were pretty warm. Maybe it was just an off day or we picked the wrong drafts, but this was a miss for both of us. read more

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I think this is the best brewery on Long Island ! The beer is just amazing, so many options to choose from. They have a great selection, from light to dark. They have good options as well !!! The ambiance is great, very calm & pretty! My new favorite brewery! I highly recommended it!!! read more

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Super cool brewery. Showed up on a Sunday afternoon. The football game was on the vibe was great. Love how they decorated this place. They had a guest bakery in supplying yummy treats to enjoy free of charge. Bonus! The beers were great. Well balanced menu of different varieties from NEIPA, sours, brown ales and stouts to name a few. I really enjoyed the winter ale known as the the flu shot! This place is new but built by a seasoned brewer and son. They know what they are doing and recommend you stop in for a brew. Exciting to see they will also be brewing coffee! Roasting their own beans too!! What's better than coffee and beer? Maybe a beer Made with coffee? read more

Unique little place with unique tasting brews; in a good way. Not the greatest location (a parking lot of an industrial park) but the tasting room is a cool re-purposed looking space run by some non-standard issue brewers- no giant dudes with long beards, making a cool assortment of beers. Cool place with a different vibe than your run of the mill brewery. read more

I had never heard of this place until I was around the block at 1940s and looked at what was near me. This location is super nice and a total hidden gem in the area. I was totally in love with how it is decorated inside, it's nice and peaceful and romantic. It's literally a perfect place to grab a beer and talk to someone. I had the winter out which was very good, it reminded me a lot of the leinenkugel vanilla porter. We only stayed for one beer because we were both exhausted but we will definitely be back to try some more. read more

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This is a very small but a really cool brewery! It's dark lit and very hip. The owner David and his son Brad are amazing and very personable. They took the time to explain their beers to us. Each beer was very different from the one before. The flavors they were able to get out of each of them were incredible. I highly recommend stopping in for great beers! read more

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What's not to like?! A local brewery with good beers and a good crew. They also host local food trucks and bakers. Love their glassware. Likes what you drank... buy a bottle and take it home! Love the location and the indoor decor read more

SquareHead Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Holbrook, New York

Lost jacket is excellent coffee stout with 11% alcohol.. Einars Elderberry whiskey aged is excellent with an aftertaste of whiskey. The ambience is nice and friendly . Highly recommended read more

Best brewery in the area. Awesome beer and awesome tasting room and outside area to enjoy some beers. 4 packs and bottles to take to go. I'd recommend trying them out. read more

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Oh my goodness, their GLOGG is what is right in the world! I keep purchasing the GLOGG but have been giving them away as holiday gifts. Most impressed with this little brewery nestled in Long Island, NY. I tasted several of their beer creations and was not disappointed so I left with many items. Looking forward to returning often and indulging in their brews and such. Cheers Squarehead... read more

not sure how I feel about this place good beer vibes were interesting the staff was interesting will I come back again? Probably not read more

Amazing family brewery, staff is the nicest out there and clean and fun place to drink. Need to come and try the brew that they mastered to prefect. Brett( owner) is the nicest out there. read more

Some of the most amazing beer tasting I have ever had in a long time. It's a brewery were you feel at home and want to hang out. read more

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I definitely enjoyed the brewery very comfortable feeling with the staff and the tasting room. read more

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Great find! This brewery is tucked away in an alley, and was worth the adventure. The beer is unique and tasty. The father / son duet worked hard to create a welcoming and warm vibe. Lots of games to chose from while you sip delicious home-brewed beer. read more

The space itself was charming and had an industrial chic thing happening which my fiancée and I both liked. Unfortunately, the beer flight we got was a miss top to bottom. Each pour was pretty warm and tasted a bit watered down. The staff was friendly and it seemed like a lovely group of regulars were about but there was just something off about our beer selection. They are a newer brewery so potentially, there may have been something off with their taps that they've been workshopping but a disappointing first impression. Will have to try it again on a different day to see if things hold up. read more

We have tried this brewery 4 times and unfortunately don't see ourselves coming back. The inside itself has a nice vibe and love that it can be open air. However the most important part -THE BEER- is lacking. The selection is mediocre (in my eyes) but what I can't wrap my head around is the beer being served almost room temperature and tasting almost watered down. We have tried different styles on different occasions hoping the previous visit was just an off day but sadly not so. read more

Beer was diverse and well executed! The taproom was cozy and inviting . The keg temperature was off. Serve your kegs at 36F and you'd get a 5 from me: read more

Just stopped by squarehead Brew. They have something for everyone. Good beer, great spiked seltzer, Moscow mules and sangria on tap.. amazing service.. dog and kid friendly. We will be back! read more

Awesome beer great people nice place to hang out and talk with friends definitely a must try

Great brewery!!! This isn't a bar - People come for the beer and to converse and enjoy the atmosphere of not being in a bar. Read some reviews-- and the beer was sour!??? Really ?? Maybe u ordered a sour beer!!! Lol Maybe you're a little uptight and this isn't the place for you- I'm glad you didn't like it! On a side note--- when are you brewing some sours??? read more

Great beer, I really like the nice shirt beer. The location is a bit hidden, cozy, with a large selection of small batch craft beers.

The brewery is decorated well and the staff very friendly. I got a flight and wasn't happy with any of the beer or cider I picked. All tasted flat and very warm. read more

Went there this past Wednesday, had to wait a while before I could even order and it wasn't even that busy. Beer was great, just wish the service could have been better. read more

Went there on a recent Saturday afternoon. Kinda dark and brewery-like inside. Literally 4 customers at the bar, speaking with the man behind the bar. We found it very difficult to decipher what beers were there and available; the board is very high up and only upon scrutinizing it again we realized many of the beers had a big line across them, therefore implying those were no longer available. We chose the IPA-- after waiting almost 10 minutes for the bartender to disengage himself from the other customers. Not a greeting or acknowledgement for that entire time (10 minutes waiting feels extraordinarily long). Even when he approached, he wasn't warm or welcoming. Just poured the two small beers and walked away. I want SOOOOOOOOOO badly to write nice things about the beer. I want local people to have great success so I hate to say that we won't go back for a very long time. The beer was not even recognizable as beer. It had a sour taste, barely any effervescence, was pale and weak. I have never left a beer unfinished so we can call this experience a first. Like one of the other reviews, perhaps the place needs some tweaking and hopefully in time they will improve their customer service and more importantly, their beer. I have to confess that I think my review would be more fair had we tried the other couple of beers that were available, but I think we would have just felt foolish spending more money after having our first beer that incredibly awful... read more

This is a very nice and relaxed venue for a good beer (they have very good ciders!) and a baseball game. Owners and staff are very friendly and go out of their way for patrons. read more

i have been here three times now , i wanted to make a few visits before an accurate review . let me say simply , i see the potential but they need to do many things better . my first visit was the best one , that was within a month of the opening . since then its been downhill sadly . first visit the girl behind the bar was friendly and knowledgeable about the beer on tap . free samples were even offered , but since then , it seems the ppl running the bar, which seems to be the father and son owners , dont do much to interact with customers . on two occasions it seemed they were more concerned with drinking and serving their friends then making customers feel welcomed . that alone is reason to be turned off . the customer service needs big improvement . the beer itself is decent but its hard to taste beer when its not really cold . each time ive been in , all the beers pour with heavy foam and they use plain cheap looking plastic cups which seemed very uninviting. half the tap board is crossed out and unavailable each visit , just not a great place to sit and enjoy a few beers for me with other local choices that do it better . i will check them out again in the summer and see if things got better but if your looking for good local beer id pick 1940s , bluepoint or even the patchogue beer project (which is new but very good already) before this place as it stands currently read more