Went for St Patrick's Day and they had an Irish original band. Great music and crowd. Finger food was very good and beers are excellent. Out of the pathway but great read more

Love this place ! Family friendly! I have been different seasons and it has always been fun Great staff, good beer, live music on Saturday read more

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I happened to be driving by and I saw the stone cow out front. So I just had to stop. Who doesn't want to have their photo taken with a stone cow???? It was mid afternoon and we had already had lunch; it was too early for dinner. So we just bought a box of their crackers made on site. Apparently the crackers are made from the spent grains from the beer making process. IMO - the spent grains belong in the trash. These crackers taste like crap. read more

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Don't understand the allure of this place at all - I say this as an adult with no kids- I noticed adults with kids here were happier than the rest because there was a place their kids could play, pet animals, eat and get ice cream while they can drink in peace. Been told about this legendary bbq for years and missed it every summer till now. Craving bbq and no, certainly not BTs I dragged my partner here for the dog friendly factor and it's a nice excuse to get out on a Saturday warm evening. First off - I recommend going early because at 5:30 they were out of most of the dishes and some of the drafts. We love enjoying cider and seltzers and I'm more of the beer enthusiast so I was looking for something nice to take home in a growler. Lots of parking, easy to access the store and kitchen area with dogs. He got a pulled pork sandwich and I got the half chicken dinner - he got maple bacon cheddar cornbread and fries and I opted for fries and coleslaw. When I say this was the most underwhelming and crazy false advertising I mean that wholeheartedly- what was to be a half chicken was the TINIEST thigh and drum ... I really think it was a Cornish hen... pasture raised or not that was an insulting portion of protein for $17 , coleslaw was utterly tasteless - I mean not just no seasoning but like even cabbage has a taste .. which was also missing - try to enjoy a pile of stringy fiber and I guarantee it will be better and at least colder. His sandwich looked great but he reported the bun was cold and hard like right out of the fridge and going stale. That wonderful sounding cornbread? No bacon, zero maple flavor and a thin layer of unmelted cheese in the middle. Also served ice cold. Asked for types of bbq sauce and was directed to the only one- Heinz honey bbq in a pump with the ketchup and mustard... not a dealbreaker but how on earth do you serve bbq with only one kind of BOTTLED sauce ?! Not for the $ they ask is wild. I could handle all that ... call it an off night or give excuses as to why things were served so poorly but my experience in the barn to get drinks was enough to make me never come back. Immediately after ordering food, I went in there to find a very short line to order beer and I reviewed the menu on the mirror- my sight isn't amazing so I waited to ask the beer tender if they had any cider at all - REally not sure what I did to this woman .. but when there was no one else in line I walked up to the counter (maybe I should have waited to be called?! ) and asked about cider and was given the RUDEST most condescending attitude- " um no that's more of a fall thing you know like with the apples and stuff?!" I was like shocked at how rude she was and the other 2 staff members laughed - idk I think I interrupted their conversation and she was just snapping at me for no reason - I'm so not a snowflake and no offended by anything - but actually have worked in customer service , retail and restaurants for 25 years and this was just downright pissy poor behavior. I responded with a coy "oh yeah I guess that makes sense " and when they flip the screen around to ask for a tip I could not smash the "No tip" button hard enough - seriously though what planet are you on to ask for a tip after that piss poor service you just gave me? Way to greet a customer - and possibly the worst first impress of this place I could have ever received . I was so turned off by it I didn't go back for another and totally forgot about a growler at that point. Tried the ice cream craving chocolate- saw a flavor described as "chocolate eruption" if you are a chocolate lover - stay away - it tastes like Dixie cup chocolate with some chips added. Fail. Sad thing is I'm sure management will just scroll n roll the eyes past this. I'm plagued with finding any good bbq or any decent reason to spend $$ outside the house in the north central mass area and the search shall continue after this visit. Really a bummer when it was so dog friendly. The fries though are really amazing ... shoestring and crunchy... there's another star for those read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

Had no business being all this way on a work night but work had other plans. Long story short after delivering packages to my drivers I was recommended by one of them to come here for lunch. Thought I was grabbing a burger today but apparently only Fridays and the weekends with all the other good fixings so settled with an $18 loaded grilled cheese and a non alcoholic beverage. For what it's work it was ok, could have save myself time and made one at home. What boosted this to four stars other than anticipation that the weekend menu is really good was their ice cream. I was so impressed with the texture and how firm but soft it was. Ice cream alone is five stars. Went with a traditional black raspberry but threw a scoop of the graham bee which was delicious. If I am ever up this way on the weekend I would make an attempt to stop in and try some other food, but definitely grabbing another ice cream! read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Black raspberry - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

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My wife and I went here for the first time on May 17th on a recommendation from my sister (her fav place). The location is beautiful! The buildings are rustic, which we like. The beers were very good, with a good selection from hoppy to dark. My wife loved the coconut porter "Cowabunga"! The food was also very good, with a farm to table theme. I had a grass fed burger with hand cut shoestring fries. Nice to see people offering "real" fries nowadays. My wife had the grilled cheese with Vermont cheddar and a side Caesar. We're definitely planning on going again, even though it's over an hour drive for us one way. Keep up the good beer and food! read more

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Food is amazing and love bringing visiting friends here. Service and atmosphere is always great. Love bringing our daughter here to play on the playground area with friends too. Can't wait for the cheese barn to open ! read more

Really nice large brewery with food options. Went here with a large group of friends and the place was absolutely packed. Tons of seating here and the line moved quickly. Only thing to note is food stops 1 hr before closing at 8 so you must get there early. Overall experience was very nice. Enjoyed beer, grilled cheese, pulled pork, burgers, and more. Really loved my grilled cheese and great portion sizes. Recommend read more

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Had an amazing day with my family here. We even brought the dog. Great atmosphere with entertainment and nice outdoor spaces. Not much of an adventurous beer drinker but liked the light beer. The ice cream is good and even got one for the pup. Great for kids to play and enjoy the animals. read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Stone Cow brewery main building. - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

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This place is a great concept for families. Parents get the beer and kids get the play area and everybody wins with food and ice cream. But... 1. Very confusing when you first get there of what is doing what? Where do we get beer? where do we order food? 2. We have a 1 year old and had a stroller- not all area's are mapped out with a walkway so stopping, turning the stroller around and hauling it backwards across the stone was a pain! 3. The menu change on the weekends stinks. I am an avid Yelper and do my research. Saw the weekend menu but still was showcasing on their website chicken wings with the BBQ. We get there and they do not do chicken wings on the weekend. Our whole crew was bummed! 4. Overpriced- $19 for 2 pork tacos? $10 for two side orders of fries that looked like 1 small order? Boo. The charm of breweries for me besides good food is a laid back atmosphere. This place was not very laid back in my opinion-getting out of a rural brewery to over commercialized. The stout drinkers raved over their stout but my IPA husband thought it was ok. Noisy, lots of kids and overall not my style. read more

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This is the nicest brewery we've been to on our local brewery tour!!! So so beautiful!! From the barn you order your beers and food (also plenty of seating inside) to the beautiful grounds to enjoy the countryside. We arrived early on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted at the front counter to order our beers. Very helpful and friendly staff. We ordered beers, but were disappointed that the biggest selection is IPAs. I'm not a beer drinker so they suggested the Farmweiser Lime, they said it tasted like Budweiser Lime :( I wasn't impressed with it and I was disappointed that they didn't have any more fruity beers or hard seltzer's. We ordered pizza and it was okay, they brought that out to our table when it was ready. We enjoyed sitting outside looking over the cow fields. There was plenty of entertainment for the children to play and run around. A band was setting up to play, but we only stayed for 2 beers. They also have a farm stand and an ice cream window!! Plenty to do here if you want to spend an afternoon! read more

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Food, service and atmosphere were top notch! Thanks so much! We will definitely tell friends and family.

We met friends for a celebratory get together. The IPA's were ok, but both shared similarities that couldn't be ignored. I am giving three stars due to the crappy situation at the outdoor grill/pizza pit. I counted 11 staff people around the pit. Only one person was taking orders. Customer was literally asking for a description of every item on the menu while corralling two kids and asking each one if that interested them. I can understand that, but when I approached the guy at the other counter to take my order, he deadpanned stated that orders were given at the other counter. I go back in line. Counted 8 staff behind the counter. Lady is still going through the menu. I leave. Return 5 minutes later. Two groups in line, a couple and another group of 4 adults, 3 kids. A familiar face who works there, a blond with green shirt was seen resting on her elbow at take out counter. Staring out. Line isn't moving. Teen at register was answering questions about the menu. FINALLY THE GREEN SHIRT MOVES FROM THE TAKE OUT COUNTER. GOES TO THE ORDERING COUNTER. ANNOUNCES THAT SHE CAN TAKE THE NEXT ONE IN LINE. There has to be a better way to order food than this. My partner stated that the pizza tasted just like a school pizza. The canned marinara sauce was chunky but bland and the cheese was nothing more than a bagged pizza blend. at $17 it wasn't worth it. It is too bad that it didn't go an extra inch by adding chopped basil, garlic or anything to make it something to talk about in a positive way. read more

Cool space to have decent beer. The servers at the taps weren't the friendliest, not rude but were basically just herding people through. I wanted to order food but the couple people in line were blocking my view of the menu which is under the counter so I didn't bother. They had live music when we went, it was so loud we had to leave. I may give it another try but definitely not my favorite spot. read more

Usually I'll give this place a 4 star but I'm giving it a 2 star because who the heck doesn't open an outdoor bbq and brewery the weekend of the Fourth?! I can understand closing on the Fourth, but the Saturday and Sunday afterwards doesn't make much sense! read more

I stumbled upon this place while searching for outdoor breweries. Stone cow didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was great. Amazing outdoor views with good food and decent selection of beer. There's a single line get a table and to order food so make sure to get food while you're in the line. There's also one small ice cream place besides which is a must try. We ordered IPA's, stouts and a few other beers. We also bought a few 6-packs to go and met the owner during the closing time who was a chill dude who showed us the place around and recommended some places to visit as it was our first time in that city. I'd recommend this brewery to anyone who wants to have a good time enjoying the drink with a view. read more

Stone Cow Brewery - the outside of the building - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

This review is just for the ice cream. My boyfriend is from Barre and was showing me around town for the month of May. We visited Stone Cow maybe every few days haha, I have never had so much ice cream in this time frame but it was delicious and so home grown! read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

We had a great time visiting Stone Cow Brewery! The drive to get here was beautiful, and the facility itself is lively and has great views. The service was great - everyone working was so nice and friendly. The food was good and the beer was good, however prices for food were extremely high. Otherwise, we loved that the outdoor patio was dog friendly, and the ice cream shop had pup cups for our dog. Would definitely return for the drinks and the ambiance! read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

The service is always tentative, friendly and personable. I usually order the baby back ribs with the 2 sides, and the 2 sides they have been improving on is delicious. Watermelon salad, cucumber salad and pecan salad. The food is always delicious and fresh . The ambiance is that they always have great live music on weekends, also a place to wash your hands after you finish eating and portable bathrooms is definitely a plus read more

Love the family friendly atmosphere here at stone cow! Ice cream is always great! And the food too!!

Went here to waste a little time from an event up the road. The beer selection is varied and nice. I liked the Cherry sour, and the milk stout. The saison was funky, and one of the IPAs was lovely. Also tried the strawberry ice cream which was not as good as the beer, the strawberries were too big and had started growing ice crystals inside. read more

What a great experience at Stone Cow Brewery! Was by far the most amazing and sensational customer service, Irish music, delicious food including great burgers, sides, and corned beef dinner! Will be back many times over...Come by and support this amazing local brewery! read more

We loved this place so much we came back the very next weekend! Amazing vibe, perfect if you've just come from a long bike (whether bicycle or motorcycle) ride and need some hearty lunch, a cold beer, and great open views. The outdoor seating is amazing, and the music and large outdoor grill really makes this place great. I really love the works burger with a side of cornbread and coleslaw, it's filling but not overly large, and so tasty! The half rack of ribs is also amazing, and is fall off the bone tender. There's a large open space for a walk, an ice cream shop, and a playground with a teepee for kids. Great for everyone and definitely worth the bike ride there! read more

I love breweries and Stone Cow is definitely a good one! Can't beat live music, the rustic ambiance, and fresh food. It can get a little crowded at times even for being such a massive place. Seating is awesome, inside and out. Feels like a comfy environment! read more

Beer, beef, nachos!!! Heaven on earth! .. What else could you ask for? Worth the trip!

We absolutely love Stone Cow! They have such a family friendly atmosphere & the views are to die for. A family owned farm & brewery, does it get much better than that? If their farm brewed beer and food weren't enough, they have homemade ice cream, milk & meat available in their store. Spend the afternoon at Stone cow, the kids can play on the awesome play scape, see the animals, mom & dad can have a few beers and everyone can enjoy a sweet treat! We love supporting this local farm brewery! read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

How have I lived in Central Mass 3 years and never been to this place? My loss! So glad I stumbled across their last BBQ of the summer which was posted on Facebook. The vibe of this place is amazing! Everyone chilling outside, listening to bluegrass music, eating the DeLiCiOuS farm to table BBQ, sipping on awesome craft beer, playing corn hole, adults chatting by the fire pit while kids play in the back field or on the playground. These are my kind of people & this is my kind of fun. It didn't even matter that the line was long for the food... because who cares when the sun is shining, the people are smiling & everything here just feels HAPPY. Can't wait to return. LOVE IT! read more

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This place just doesn't do it for me. The selection of DIPA's and the vibe just aren't for me. It seems to be a popular brewery in the area for some reason but I had one beer and left after that. read more

Awesome brewery out in Barre, MA! Came here yesterday for the first time with my friend and we loved it! Cheap beer, tastes great and very nice and helpful bartenders! Flights of 4 (2 ounce?) beers is $8 Pints were $6 Not bad! 6 different hoppy beers 2 light beers 3 (?) dark beers All on tap. Had cam options and growlers as well. There's also pizza and ice cream! And maybe more? Great experience! read more

Just getting around to writing this review. This is a great destination in Western mass for beer and scenery. It's a beautiful farm with various outbuildings for casual dining inside and out. Our kids had a great time running around and using the playground. My wife and I enjoyed sitting in the sun with a beer and a barbecue sandwich. The food was above average but not extraordinary. The service was excellent and the beer was excellent. read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Cool farm house - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

Absolutely love this place to hang out and have fun with the kids! The setting is gorgeous and the kids love the playground. read more

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After a long hike in the area, my sister, dog and I had to stop here for some beers. We sat outside as no dogs allowed inside. Got a couple of flights and a pizza. The beer was very good they had a nice selection , the pizza was amazing ! We ate the entire thing just the 2 of us. Had a nice view overlooking some farm lands. Right near the outdoor tables there is a playground and a giant tepee. So be aware if you are outside and seated anywhere close to the playground it will be loud and rowdy with kids. Once you sit down you cannot change your table due to COVID regulations. We didn't stay too long as our table quickly got in the shade and got cold but would like to come back if in the area. read more

This southern farm mama found a spot after my own heart on my visit to Belchertown to see a college friend. Ventured out to Stone Cow on a chilly Saturday night. Was not disappointed. The pulled pork tacos and cider beer (Massachusetts apples, honey, and chamomile) was fabulous. I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

Stone Cow Brewery - Cider Beer (apples, honey, chamomile) - Breweries Near Me - Barre, Massachusetts

The beer is delicious. Today we also had excellent ribs and fries. The staff is always very friendly. read more

Great beer, food and atmosphere! Very New England vibes! Kid friendly and dog friendly! A little farm store next to the brewery with an ice cream shop. Worth the drive or stopping in if you're ever in the area! read more

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Music, Food & Beer all amazing!!! Service was attentive and bbq food was top notch. Great relaxed environment.

Stopped in for huge hot fudge sundae! Excellent ice cream. Many a hipster enjoying beers but for me ........ Keep the beer- eat the ice cream! read more

Great place to bring your family for ice cream and a beer. Kids can enjoy the play areas and adults can enjoy the beautiful view

I don't think there's one negative thing to say about Stone Cow Brewery. I love everything about it. If I lived in Massachusetts, I'd be there every weekend! So happy my boyfriend's sister brought me here (I had fun even with a raging hangover) one fine Sunday. Everyone is welcomed here (from babies to grandparents). There's activities for everyone to partake in. I went early in October, so the brewery had pumpkin chucking, hay rides, apple cider doughnuts (I could've eaten 10), a BBQ station (I wish we tried it, but the line was too long) and sold pumpkins. The ice cream station was opened, so we got to try delicious homemade goodness. If you enjoy Sunday's filled with beer, good food, and the outdoors, this place is for you! read more

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First Impression: 5 Menu Options: 4 Beer Options: 5 The Food: 4 Timing/Service: 4 Overall Value: 4.4 The beer lines can get pretty hectic but it's worth the wait. The barn side is open and a seat-yourself style. It's beautifully open, clean, with a charming atmosphere, not overly noisy so holding conversations with my family wasn't an issue. This is a family friendly place where games are available for kids to play and guests can enjoy live music or other crafting events. The categories of food items are slim pickings but delicious. It's all about quality over quantity. You place your order at the counter and they will drop it off at your table when ready. We will be back. read more

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