Hosted an event here last night with about 20 people. It was a surprising challenge to find a space that would accommodate a large group and have a variety of food/drink for people to choose from. So happy I found Thompson's because not only did they provide such a cool spot for us, but everyone had a great time. I contacted a number of vendors all over Riverside and Thompson Brewing was not only the most responsive, but also, the friendliest. We set the menu a week in advance and everything was good to go the day of. Everyone had a good time enjoying their selection of beers, the sweet kale salad, the sliders, and chicken tenders. Our event was a huge success and everyone left with big smiles. Thanks so much for the great evening and hosting our group! read more

Really liked this place. I was able to sample the beers Will definitely be coming back read more

Thompson Brewing - Breakfast tots and brisket quesa taco - American Near Me - Riverside, California

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Food was Amazing taste Staff was Very Nice food Came Pretty quick took like 10 minutes after I ordered for the food to get to me and my wife definitely coming back the environment was chill and relaxing. read more

Great food, environment, Bomb beer what else can I say. If your a fried pickle fan it's a Must try

Everything about this place is amazing! The staff are very nice and are patient. I tried the maple chipotle chicken tenders and they are the best chicken tenders I've had in my life! Definitely recommend them! There are board games at the tables upstairs so you play games while waiting for your order. Highly recommend this place! read more

Yeah don't waste your time. I have been to backyards and home garages that looked so much nicer. But those are Aesthetics and I don't really care about that now the food nothing special. The street corn is a waste of time that was crap the mac and cheese is okay everything else taste like it was bought and just fried up there's nothing original there's nothing outstanding there's nothing even worth spending money on. Maybe the beer can save that? No not so much taste like anything you've ever bought in a bottle. Good luck but I'll see you sticking around too long not without major changes. read more

My wife and I were there today and there's really nothing special about this place. It was a waste of money, the burger was lacking flavor, the fries were disgusting drenched in oil. The tots were hard and gross. The service it's okay. I honestly rather go anywhere else instead of this place. Like someone else mentioned the Yard House. $20 for a burger and fries that disappoints. Not worth it. I don't think it really matters what kind of burger was it. It was the regular original cheese burger. Do something to fix those greasy fries at least. We also heard the people sitting behind us talking about how bad the French fries were. read more

We were famished! And we decided to try a different place, so we went to this place near our house and it was very delicious. It's funny that I came here because my girlfriend makes fun of me because I don't drink so she said why even come here lol. And I said " but there is food!" My girlfriend got a beer it was a honey blonde. And I tried the brisket nachos and the brisket mac & cheese. I will tell you for sure that the food is very delicious and I totally recommend it! read more

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We had the brisket fries which were really good. However the service wasn't that great. We walked in and this was our first time and wasn't sure where the patio was and no one said hello or even acknowledged us. We finally saw the signs and went outside because the inside had no A/C and was very hot and I had a baby with me. The weather was only 78 degrees, I can't even imagine on a hotter day. The patio was small and people left their trays and trash on the tables. A girl picked up a table in the shade for us but did not wipe it down and was dirty. We took out a game of checkers they had and it was incomplete so then we got dominos which was also incomplete and very filthy. There was no music or TV. My husband liked their Thompson Lager. If it was cleaner and had A/C it would be better. Don't think I'd return. read more

Thompson Brewing - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Wish we lived closer!! Brisket Tacos are the real deal. Not fancy - genuine. Not a restaurant masquerading as a brewery- the opposite. Delicious. read more

Thompson Brewing - American Near Me - Riverside, California

First time visit last night, absolutely did not disappoint. Best burger (Pub burger) ever. The beer batter onion rings, with ranch dressing, were out of this world. Great service, with family style seating made for good conversation with others at the table. Oh, and beer selections were great! We definitely will be back. read more

Omg amazing food !! Told the cash register I was a light beer drinker so he let me try a few drinks Finally had the honey blonde which was good. Thank you Damon !! Found this place on Yelp and food looked bomb so we went for it. Had the Mac n cheese brisket yummm and bf had the nachos brisket. Place looks like a business place lol then when u get in it's all fun & games lol Enjoy the fun !! read more

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They have great root beer , my daughter and I went. Fast and professional service. She love the flights. We have been back their several more times! read more

Great customer service and the food and drinks is well worthy and delicious. I highly recommend thiers beer drinks specially honey blonde is my favorite! read more

We haven't been to Thompson's Family Brewery in quite a while. It is everything we remembered. Good food, good beer good people good atmosphere. The only problem we had was the F bombs by some of the patrons. Can't blame Thompson for that. read more

Love this place. Ambiance is very relaxing with seating inside or outside. It's a chill kick back place where you hear laughs and even kids having fun with all the games available to play for free. Food is made fresh and Beers are delicious made in house. You are even able to taste before you decide what glass of beer to order. Service is fast and friendly. read more

Thompson Brewing - The Burger Salad - American Near Me - Riverside, California

The workers here are super friendly. The place is nice and clean. Food and drinks are so good. My favorite is their rice crispy treats and pretzels. Restrooms are on point. Overall, a great place to hang out with friends. read more

We have been here quite a few times! This place is great for kids and the atmosphere is super chill. It is family owned and operated. The beer is good and so is the food. They have a plethora of beers to choose from! Whether you are into porters, brown ales or IPAs; they have it all. Looks kinda small when you walk in, but after going upstairs there is plenty of room to sit and converse. read more

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The barbecue chicken in our sandwiches was tasty but we could not find sauce until we were finished with our meal and on the way out the door (the pump style dispenser was only visible when descending the stairs from the second story eating area. The only major complaint we had was the texture of the ranch dressing. It was thick and fatty due to too much mayonnaise in the base. The service was helpful in explaining menu item questions, and had we remembered to ask about condiments I am sure they would have directed us to the bbq sauce. We didn't expect a lot in terms of ambience so we were not disappointed, and were even a little surprised by the board games made available on the tables. We didn't expect not get to check out the patio seating area. read more

Our group stopped by Thompson Brewing for some grub and a flight of beer. When first entering I had expected the same industrial yet rustic vibe as other breweries in the SoCal area. While Thompson's is definitely in an industrial building, the feel is a little bit different with bright lighting and open seating. It might look tight upon first glance, but there is also a variety of seating upstairs and in the back with a view of the tanks. Thompson's has done a great job of making entertainment available with darts, tic-tac-toe, corn hole, board games, and comics - it's definitely the most kid friendly brewery I've visited. Since we were about to get our brewskeys on, I decided to start with the German Soft Pretzel, served with creamy thick cheese and stone ground mustard. This appetizer came with two average sized pretzels and was perfect for soaking up the alcohol. I also decided to experiment with the $6 flight of six beer tastings: Bavarian wheat, Cherry Bavarian wheat, amber ale, cranberry trepal, Irish red, and chocolate coconut porter. I was a fan of all six picks, but could actually see myself buying cans of the wheat and porter! read more

Was not too happy about the food, very greasy. My fries were over cooked. The drinks were a bit misleading. Service was good. The ambiance is a little out of the norm, the seating arrangements are strange but not bad. Probably won't come again. read more

Second time here, my husband and I love it! Good beer, delicious food, awesome customer service and great music. This will be our go to spot for our date days :) read more

Food and service here was very good. We had multiple flights of beer and tried the frozen drinks as well. Appetizers and burgers were delicious!! Will be coming back to Thompson's for sure !!! read more

Back in just last week. They know have more of the inside opened up. Still no flights, however the beer, food and service is still awesome. read more

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We came to this place to enjoy and try out for the first time . But the service and the looks you get from here can kill the vibe real fast . came in after looking at the Yelp thirsty and ready to eat. Unfortunately was met with an uninviting staff and attitude after asking for suggestions (this was our first time). The guy at the front register acted like it was an inconvenience that we asked him if the nachos or fries were better. Rude and condescending with his answers and demeanor. We definitely expected more from the raving reviews and Instagram presence. read more

Thompson Brewing - Oily aF !! Forgot to mention to hold the oil ! Smh ?! Never again ... - American Near Me - Riverside, California

This is a great spot to go with friends and family. I enjoy the outside seating and the animal-friendly spot. Service is always great and professional. The staff is always happy and helpful. The food is also delicious. I enjoy trying something new each time I visit. Recently came to catch up with a friend over drinks and food. read more

Came here for the first time today. Beers, food and service are good! They have indoor (up and downstairs) and outdoor seating (small patio area with turf and about 15 picnic benches). I had the regular burger (BOMBBB.com) mac and cheese with brisket and truffle fries (which imo are regular fries with a side of garlic aioli for $7). You can't leave a tab open so you pay as you go. I sat in the patio section with my baby and dog (a golden retriever) and when another patron passed my dog he said "EWWW" as my dog went next to him, very obnoxiously and it left the most sour taste in my mouth. I've never in my life witnessed another decent human being do that about any dog around me/them. Probably won't come back and will just go to other breweries in the area if this is the kind of customers they attract. read more

What a great family run business, great food and fun place! The service and vibe was great!

I was in town to see my parents and they suggested this spot. I am a huge fan of breweries (home brewer myself) and always love experiencing them. They said they had good food so I figured we would give it a shot The selection of beer was through the roof. It was crazy to see such a small brewery with that many taps. Unfortunately, I am not drinking right now so I didn't get a chance to sample any but the lady behind the taps was super welcoming and ready to pass out glasses or samples. It was dope to see. I kept eyeballing that sours that they had. They sounded great. We ordered a hot mess chicken sandwich, two brisket sandwiches, and two kids burgers. The kids burgers were worth the higher price. The wagyu beef patty was super juicy and tasty. My pops and I split the hot mess and brisket. Brisket was tasty. Super tender. Added some onion, pickle and sauce on it and it was chefs kiss. The hot mess sandwich was tasty, messy and worth it. The maple bacon almost jam was so good. Chicken was crispy and moist. The sides we had were beans, slaw, fries and potato salad. The potato salad was good. Had a nice pickle flavor to it. The slaw was whatever. It wasn't super sweet or super vinegary. I like a bite to my slaw but that is me. The bean were awesome. These are a must grab. We all fought over them. All in all, I will be coming back here. Looking forward to when I start drinking again so I can sample some beers. If the beer is as good as they good, it will be awesome. read more

This was not good for me. The taste was horrendous. Beer and everything. Would not recommend

Solid beer selection, great spot to hang out and play boards fames with friends. Service was speedy and super friendly

Seriously a hidden gem! I found this place through Groupon and it's now my favorite brewery. My husband and I had the flights and we loved every single one of our selections. We also had the burgers, I can't recall the names but they were delicious! Everyone who works here is super friendly,I can't wait to come back! read more

Thompson Brewing - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Cute outdoor seating area, friendly staff, and chill atmosphere. The space was clean and rocking 80's rock. I ordered the pretzel with cheese and was disappointed the pretzel didn't have salt, the cheese was good. My best friend got the loaded potato skins and had to pay 2.50 extra to add bacon. Prices are kinda steep. The hot mess sandwich was just ok, the sauce was too much maple and not enough chipotle and I feel that bacon slices would've been better. The tangerine wheat beer was pretty good and they had a wide variety of IPA's. I'd give a 3.5 but since you can't give 1/2 stars I rounded up to 4. read more

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Great place. Great people. Great food. Great drinks. It was pretty busy when I went and our food still came out in a timely manner and was hot and fresh. The cream soda is made in house and is very tasty. The meat is tender and seasoned to perfection. The fried pickles were delicious and as well as the baked beans. The BBQ Pork Sandwich was my favorite. The brisket on the nachos was also delicious. My only complaint is that the nachos had too much BBQ sauce on them. Next time I will get the sauce on the side. read more

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My wife took me here for lunch. I was not familiar with it, but it was a pleasant surprise. It's a souped-up hamburger joint, but good food. My wife liked the wines. I liked the sauces. read more

Great variety of craft beer and delicious food awesome service as well cool vibes and dope outdoor and Indoor seating

If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would say 10/5 stars! This review starts more than a month prior, where I was planning a charity event and visited Thompson Brewing and instantly fell in love with the vibes upstairs and I knew I had to have my event here. I reached out to the establishment via their web portal and the owner Martha continually kept in contact with my via email to make sure to be accommodating to my situation and let me reserve a couple of tables for my event. As my guests came in they complimented on a few key points: 1. Well-ventilated and air conditioned 2. Food was delicious (especially for a brewery) 3. Drink options were great (especially the slush) 4. Staff were extremely friendly! So this was really a perfect experience for my group and I. I will definitely not hesitate to reach out again to the Thompson Brewing family for future events!! One more note is that this is a local business so if you want to plan an event, reach out with ample time in advance so Martha and her team can prepare! I can vouch they are trying their best to uphold the highest standards! read more

Food is exquisite and has a sweet and spicy personality. Home made house style ranch is great along with their crispy chicken Pattie's and fries. The workers there are also kind folk and I definitely recommend this restaurant to those who love a messy and tasty experience. read more

Thompson Brewing - "The mess" has a sweet and spicy persona and is drenched in both sauce and house ranch. Great for messy eaters. - American Near Me - Riverside, California

Great beer and great food. We have been in quite a few times and its always great. The staff is always friendly and the outdoor seating is great. read more

Thompsons has not only a variety of different beers but they have delicious food! The staff is friendly and helpful. It's great for families and get togethers with a group of friends. They have seating upstairs, and outside on a large patio area. You could bring your own board games to play or they have some available to use. Their Pub burger is the best burger I've ever had!! I always tell friends and family about this place! read more