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Voodoo Brewery - State College

4.0 (43 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Lower patio next to the stream.
Joseph B.

This place is great. The people are super-friendly, the beer is cold and tasty, and they have a great food selection. We had a pulled pork quesadilla, a house salad and Britty's baked butter beans (which are delicious, BTW!).

Cherry mule and cider
Jennifer S.

Wow! What a gem! This was my first time visiting this brewery and I was so impressed by the drinks and overall vibe of the place. Cocktail was DELICIOUS (cherry mule) and we got to drink it looking over the small river and watched some birds. The food was okay, but the overall vibes of the place made up for it. I would not recommend the nachos - they were okay, just not what I was expecting. The BLT and wings were good bar food! I would definitely come back for the drinks, but maybe not the food. This will be the perfect spot as the weather heats up!! We came Thursday around 4 pm and parking was a little bit tight. I think they only own the lower park of parking, so we got the last spot available.

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Joseph M.

This place is awesome! Gosh, I forgot the bartenders name, but he was cool as the wind. I found a card game on their shelf of things to do, & he explained the story behind it, Connected Clues which is very interesting. Apparently, some regulars had the idea & went through Amazon to get it published. The uncensored version is a Hello lot of fun! We bought one from Amazon, their distributor. Besides the cool assed bartender, the beers and Extra life cocktails were awesome. The outdoor seating by the stream, Creek, tributary, whatever, is freaking great! Best outdoors seating! The seafood market adjacent to the Brewery is nice too. The chef was smoking some smoked chicken thighs on the 2xl Big Green Egg outside. My mouth was watering. It seems smoked chicken thighs is the bomb diggity around here. If you're in State College, enjoy a good time, DON'T MISS THIS PLACE!

Chuck O.

Great vibe! The beer was tasty with some nice light food to nosh on while enjoying a beer. The employees were very fun and engaging as well. Definitely worth a repeat visit!!

Lobster roll
Marissa F.

This place was great! Their outdoor area is lovely right by the river, they have plenty of seating so you can sit and enjoy yourself. Only downside is they are right by the road so it's a bit loud. To start, I had the white peach mango margarita slushy which was perfect, cold and refreshing on a super hot day. The brewery also lies with the seafood market upstairs so you can get food to eat. I had the lobster roll which was amazing! They get the seafood trucked in from Maine so you know it's fresh and you could really taste that. We had a few more beers there, can't remember the names, something about empty calories? But it was perfect for a hot day

Cocktails with Big Spring Spirits Liquor and mandatory Covid hotdog
Cassie K.

Small brewery in the State College area serving food from Main Bay & Berry which is housed in the front parking lot of the building. Voodoo has both indoor and outdoor seating which lines a small creek. The staff is very friendly and are clearly taking Covid precautions seriously. They serve a great selection of brews and a handful of cocktails using local distillery liquors. The only downside for me was some of the Covid precautions make dining in current times a bit challenging. We waited almost 20 minutes after being seated to have a server take our drink order, since you are not supposed to leave your seating area to order. Food options are very limited if you're not a seafood consumer...although when Covid restrictions don't require a food purchase, this won't be a problem anymore. Overall a great local spot, I'm sure they're trying their best in these challenging times. Can't wait to go back in "normal" times.

Salmon sandwich, clam chowder, fish tacos, shrimp quesadilla, ahi salmon, and pizza
Ava M.

This place is a hidden gem. Nestled underneath Maine Bay&Berry co, the rustic bar opens into two patios, warmed by fire pits and heat lamps. The bar serves up an ever-rotating selection of craft beers that never fail to impress. In particular, the New England and west coast IPAs are always on point- particularly the "backpack" one. The bartenders are always super friendly and knowledgeable about the offerings, which just makes the place even better. Additionally, the upstairs neighbors run a little food service for lunch and dinner, which is worth a visit even if you don't want to drink. Maine Bay&Berry serves up the best seafood in state college. And for good prices! The tuna sashimi is fresh and flavorful, the lobster roll is chuck full of generous portions of meat nestled into a soft roll, and the mahi mahi tacos are served with the perfect taco slaw. Definitely my go-to pace for lunch, and evening drinks.

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Cool place, good beer and cool employees! Food was good.. parking a lil whacky ... but the atmosphere makes up for it!

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Great beer and nice location! Sit outside on a nice day right beside the creek. Crabcake sandwich was great

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Really enjoyed the food. We didn't drink so I can't comments on the beer but great staff and cool vibe!

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B I G Vibe Small Bar Bit Noisy…read more We stopped in Local Whiskey during our stay in lovely State College PA. Our local friends recommended the sister bar/restaurants (Local Whiskey and Central Reservation) and we were glad they did. We enjoyed delicious craft cocktails professionally made by the bar staff and enjoyed a delicious Strawberry salad. Bar had pos decor with great tile work - we felt like we were in NYC. We had a great happy hour at Local Whiskey because the staff was polite and professional. We did find the decibel level in the bar extreme. My wife's smart watch gave her (a first ever) decibel warning. Unfortunately it was so loud she and I could not have a conversation so we left.

A classic American lunch special that made me feel guilty for paying so little for such a good…read moremeal. Preface: This is only about the burger lunch special. I don't drink alcohol so I can't speak to their bar or other food. 5/5 Food: where to start with the burger- its thick patty has a great crisp outside and medium inside and is graced by nicely cooked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a proper amount of sauce. The fries are classic, semi mush-semi crisp fries with coarse grained salt. The meal with a delicious burger that outdoes any other I've had in state college, even those that cost close to $20. Walking out the door, the meal (fries, burger, drink) cost 8.05, and I was happy to leave a larger than 20% tip to make it $10 even. I challenge you to find a better burger in state college, regardless of price. Honestly, my MBA-trained senses obsessed over what their business model might be and I'm hoping that it was providing enough for the owners and staff. 3.5/5 Service: Friendly. It was really busy when we were there and it was a tad slow, but we also had a group that came in at different times. 4/5 Ambiance: nice-ish college bar inside, clean bathrooms. Only complaint is that the booth table was too tall for the chairs, I felt like I would have been better suited to kneel to eat my burger than sit (I had one friend who did kneel to meet the height of the table) Tl;DR Excellent burger; confusingly great value.

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4.0(87 reviews)
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F A B U L O U S Staff Cocktails and Cuisine…read more Do not miss Central Reservation if you are in State College PA. We had such a great experience our first HH Saturday night we stopped in again Sunday for dinner and drinks. Makalah made our visits so wonderful she gets a shout out Thank You. Makalah, and her fellow bar staff. all made superb handcrafted (took a minute or too and so worth it) cocktails for us each night such as; Sweater Weather bourbon, Mexican Firing Squad tequila, and Sangria. We also enjoyed a excellent crisp Caesar salad with flank steak with our red wine was a great dinner. The staff of Central Reservation was welcoming, professional, and friendly and we appreciated that. Next visit to State College we are dining at Central Reservation for sure. Cheers.

One of my favorite cocktail bars in State College! They can get crowded, and in the summer, they…read moreslide the windows open so the other side of the bar on the street side is open to the outside. They used to have a huge drink menu but still offer plenty of unique options. I got the Pornstar Martini made with vanilla vodka. It came with a chaser of Prosecco. My husband asked the bartender for a suggestion, so he made him a vodka gimlet. We loved them both! I enjoy the vibes and decor at Central Reservation. It's not a student handout although it is connected to Local Whiskey (same owners). There are cool photos on the walls (lots of pop culture references) and the bar stools have painted celebrities on the back. We've not eaten anything here, but they do have a menu. Cheers!

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The Phyrst will always hold a special place in my heart. I grew up in State College, went to Penn…read moreState, and was lucky enough to bartend here back in the mid-'80s. These days I live in California, but every time I'm back home, I make it a point to stop in for a drink and a trip down memory lane. I met up with a few of my high school buddies on a Wednesday night while the students were away, so it wasn't packed but that actually made for a more relaxed night. The staff was upbeat and welcoming, and you could just tell everyone behind the bar was having a good time. There was a live acoustic band playing (though I didn't catch the name), which added a great vibe to the evening. The Phyrst is known for its nightly live music. The bar has been completely renovated since my time working there, and I have to say, the new layout is a huge improvement. It flows better and definitely handles a crowd more comfortably on busy nights. I even had the chance to chat with some of the bartenders and share a few stories from my time behind the bar. It's crazy how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. The Phyrst remains one of the most iconic bars in State College and has been a go-to spot for generations of Penn Staters. Whether you're a student, alum, or just passing through, it's a must-visit.

First and last bar in our trip to State College. We arrived Friday and our group was already…read morewaiting for us at Phyrst. Great beers, a restaurant downstairs, superb ambiance and plenty of room.

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Came over with a family and friends showing us the spots they used to frequent during their student…read moredays. Entered Doggies and we were taken aback by the huge outdoor space with a built-in pizza joint. Best about the place is that they allow dogs in the patio. Just awesome. Besides the outdoor space, they also have a covered outside area that suited many in our group as the sun was beating on us. The staff was quite nice and provided several large dog bowls with ice water for the pups For the non-furry lines, the beer flowed outside and inside quite well. And their counterpart to Long Island Ice Tea was superb. Everyone also ended up eating pizzas at different times. Service was superb. We were glad we weren't there during the school year, however.... I can just imagine how crowded that space can be.

I wish I can write it at zero stars because the service to get inside is ridiculous. The men are…read moreletting people in with cash when I already paid for line leap and I feel just like completely used. I can't believe that this is happening. These people are assholes and scum of the Earth. They are terrible people that will look at their phone while you're actively waiting in line and have been for at least an hour. if I could write doggies a zero, I would. The people inside are very, very nice and I have nothing negative to say about them, but the people on the door have a fucking ego. They should all be fired.

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