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    The Brickwood

    4.5 (227 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Wine Bars
    Open 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    THE BRICKWOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Non alcoholic drinks available
    Leilani M.

    An eclectic collection brought into one space to crate the brickwood. Located right in he heart of downtown next to the mission inn hotel. Beers on tap, ciders, wines, mead or non alcoholic canned drinks available. Luv'd the relief from the summer heat. Wonderful hometown service! Great atmosphere and vibes. We enjoyed our drinks before heading out to explore again. Metered parking along the side streets or parking garages a block away by the food lab.

    RJ O.

    Eclectic little craft brew place near the Mission Inn. Very quiet when we were here on a Friday afternoon. Very large selection of craft beers and seltzers, but a bit on the pricey side per serving. Approx $12 per 12 ounce, not even a full pint for what we ordered The atmosphere is quirky, low key and casual. No food options, so satisfy your hunger before dropping in.

    Alexander Hamilton. I'm hoping this is just a prop and wasn't stolen from the rotunda on January 6th...!
    Leslie D.

    Really cool vibe. Tons of great craft beers! We came here one night with some friends. It was chill. Will come again!

    Wine & cider
    Jacqueline S.

    Happily open late with no cover charge including a nice selection of cider, wine & beer. The space has an eclectic style with a range of comfortable seating options great for both groups, dates, or solo visits.

    It's a beer.
    Jamie B.

    Casual bar with antique style chairs and tables creates a cool vibe. Not a good place and certainly not a sports bar. Great place to bring a book, laptop or friend and have a drink.

    Little bar with the list of beers on the monitors.
    Madonna M.

    Staff was at the door greeting people walking by telling us to come in. We decided to give it try and have a drink. Walking in it was pretty roomy. The tables were made out of old tools. That was very cool. The only thing about that is the glasses did not sit evenly on the table. I was not able to set down my wine glass. The staff was not to friendly. They were annoyed we came in. The bartender was busy and the guy who invited us in became very short with us when we asked questions. They do not serve liquor. Only wine and beer. A pretty good variety of beer from all kinds of different breweries. When it was close to last call, they walked around cleaning up around you and made you feel rushed. We asked what time they closed and we still had a good 45 mins to finish our drink. We ended up not finishing our drink and leaving.

    Krystin E.

    I like coming here. It's a nice place to come and spend time with some friends. It's not too crazy of a crowd and they change the selection of beers. So you always have something new to try. Service is great with recommendations. Since the beers change the servers really know what they have and what to recommend based on the flavors you like. it's a pleasant place to check spend s

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    Hector B.

    Now we're taking... their beer options were amazing. As a beer a-hole.... wow! I couldn't touch a fraction of the options unless I wanted to crawl back to the hotel. I met cool peeps and had a blast

    The shark hanging from the ceiling
    Tofuti K.

    I loved the deco and atmosphere here! The beer was tasty, lots of variety. And the service was great. We were spending a day at the Festival of Lights and this was one our pit stops. My first time ever visiting and I've lived in Riverside for years. Now a great pit stop for me anytime!

    Caroline B.

    A little hidden, easy to walk past but so glad I found this gem of a spot. You walk back to the counter to order, they have a decent selection of fun beers - I tried a tangerine one and a Thai tea IPA , 10/10 would recommend both. They also have wine if you prefer that. The decor is super eclectic and random, a nice place to chill out and have a drink. No food though but lots of places to eat nearby! Also dogs are allowed!

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    Tavern perfection. Cheers! Great ambiance, chill social spot, varied lineup of tap options. Good service.

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    Love this place, beautiful thematic decorating and cozy seating indoor. There is an outdoor patio but it is not pretty and cozy like that

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    This place was cool, love the weirdness of the decor and dinette, bartender was nice and selection of beers/ seltzer was solid

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    Ask the Community - The Brickwood

    Is there boxing shown here?

    No, not here.

    Is this place good for groups or can I reserve a big table ahead of time?

    Good for groups. Has a big old table for a group

    Are they even open for business? I can't seem to find any active phone number I can call to confirm.

    Yes they are now open

    Are they currently open?

    Yes

    Is this place open still?

    Yes open now

    Is smoking allowed?

    Absolutely not in the building, but you are allowed to smoke in the back outside patio.

    Is it 21+ over only, do they have food?

    Yes it's 21 and over. No food, but you can always bring in your own.

    What's the new phone number?

    9513522739

    Do you do growler fills?

    No.

    Am I allowed to bring my dog in here?

    I've never seen anyone bring in an animal to this place so pro ably not.

    Is there a mobile friendly version of the website? Seems impossible to view the website on a cell phone or tablet!

    No, but if you are trying to view their tap list, you can download the Untappd app. It displays all their beers and changes as soon as a new beer is rotated in.

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    Review Highlights - The Brickwood

    Great little spot in Downtown Riverside, really nice atmosphere, kinda cool dark vintage stye.

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    What a gem of a place! You wouldn't expect a well decorated interior from the outside streets, but…read moreupon walking in, you'd be pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is well created with the dim lights, lit bar, and sounds of ice being shaken. My fiancé and I were seated right at the middle of the bar upon opening, and our bartender named Chris (?) was extremely welcoming with a sense of humor. He gave us an ample of amount of time to review the menus. We first got an IPA and the Love me Knot. For food, we ordered some Cajun fries and the party wings with red chimichurri sauce. The wings were fantastic! The fries were very crunchy, and I wish they were a tad bit softer. For our next round of drinks, we got the Old Fashioned and the Bee's Knees. The drinks were right on par. We left after a few hours and found ourselves quite satisfied. It was a fun experience and the monthly change of words above the liquor wall is always a conversation starter. Needless to say, we'll be back!

    Second time here and it was ok for a Tuesday night! Sat for about 20 min until got service got…read morerecommended the Eastside which was super good! 10/10 for the east side order the Cajun fries came out super cold 3/10 than got the Jack rose or something like that it was ok 5/10 didnt finish it. Also their Photo Booth was out of order pretty bummed.

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    3.6(2.6k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Stopped by Heros in Riverside and had a really good experience! I ordered a burger with candied…read morebacon, onion rings, lettuce and tomatoes, it was so delicious!!!! The burger was medium, juicy, cooked just right and packed with flavor. The onion rings were super crispy on the outside and had the perfect crunch. However, I prefer the fries. The fries are crispy, meaty and super delicious. Portions are big! The Watermelon lemonade was fresh and refreshing. The glass it comes in is really really really big! So have your thirst ready! The atmosphere was fun and laidback. Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top. Over all a solid spot if your looking for good comfort food, big menu and a chill place to eat. This is my 3rd time here. : )

    The food was delicious, and the drinks were great as well. We came in with a large party of 15,…read moreincluding kids, and were seated on the outside patio near the main parking lot. Unfortunately, our experience with the two female servers was disappointing. They came across as rude and made it feel like our large group was an inconvenience. We were passed by multiple times without being helped, and when we finally asked another server to get someone to take our order, he kindly stepped in and helped us himself. He had a great attitude and was very accommodating, which we really appreciated. When our food was brought out, one of the servers had an attitude when we asked a few questions, which added to the negative experience. I wish I had gotten their names. On a positive note, the bartender when we first arrived the gentleman with the long hair was very friendly and helpful. He assisted us quickly while we waited for our table, and that first impression was great. Overall, while the food and some staff were excellent, the service from the two servers on the patio took away from the experience.

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